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    Bad Monkey West OC

    3.9 (234 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for groups

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    dirty soda!

    I went to this restaurant with my family and it was absolutely amazing!! The service was wonderful and we enjoyed the food. I had the buffalo chicken dip appetizer for my dinner and it was amazing. The environment is super cute and I love the glasses you get beverages in. Loved the dirty sodas also. The merch store is awesome too. Definitely will be going back when we go on vacation next year. Great stop!!

    Sunny Side of the Bay ($20.95)
    Monica S.

    It seems like people go bananas for bad monkey, it was packed when we got there around 9amish for 3- had a little bit of a wait, maybe 5-10 minutes. They have no the indoor and outdoor seating, we opted for indoor because it was a bit windy outside. Our server was Drew, who was great! He had recommended the breakfast tacos but I couldn't give up ordering a Crabcake so I ordered the Sunny Side of the Bay and my dad got the Westside omelet. The chorizo and potatoes on my entree were great! Huge portions- we couldn't finish it but it was tasty. The homemade toast wasn't all that though. We always love the monkey bread! The coffee my mom ordered was a bit watery, unfortunately. We went to Starbucks after to get coffee. Otherwise, would definitely return, and maybe next time I'll try out the highly recommended breakfast tacos!

    Salmon sandwich with onion rings
    Phillip R.

    I will say that the food was very good ...... but couldn't get what I actually wanted. They were out of the Maryland crab dip for the truffle fries and burger I wanted. My backup was the salmon sandwich and it did not disappoint it was very good with a large portion for the price. The Staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable even while training. The outside portion was dog friendly and even offered water. It was pretty peaceful and not crowded at all.

    Pulled Pork Burger
    Roger C.

    We went in for lunch and had another great experience. Food was great and quick. Sports themed atmosphere. Prices are a little high but it's worth it with the views and high quality/portion food. Server, Macy, did a nice job making sure our needs were met.

    Fries
    Lauren T.

    Burger was juicy & perfectly cooked but The chicken was overcooked. Daily Bread was delicious. Wish the Parmesan truffle fries were thicker like Thrasher's. Hot sauce was preservative free. Wish they had corn-syrup free ketchup.

    Becky D.

    Always so good .. their menu is fantastic offering something for everyone. The service is usually good. I love the open feels with inside and outside seating. The only drawback is you never know when it switches from breakfast to lunch so you have to call and even then it's not always a certainty.

    Chicken sandwich with Provolone & Bacon
    Kelly D.

    Sorry Bad Monkey, but consistency is lacking with your Burgers. After going to the Coastal Highway location a few months ago, ordered my favorite burger, Whiskey Rebellion, and was very disappointed, and excused because I thought it was the location that was the issue. BUT, We returned last night to West OC to have that delicious burger which is pictured in my original review. Unfortunately, it's not just a different location that's the issue, it's the lack of consistency with ingredients and quality. I think you lost us as customers and personal recommendations to friends visiting town. I am giving 3 stars, should be less, but there are 2 saves for this review, the Chicken cheesesteak sub was still tasty, HOWEVER, much smaller than it was before; AND Service was top notch with Harmony as our waitress, very pleasant, offered refills without having to ask and great bubbly personality. Anyone looking to try a burger here, go elsewhere and compare my photos between last night and my original post. As far as atmosphere, there were 2 very loud individuals at 2 different areas on opposite sides of the room that made having conversations at our table very difficult because of their overly boisterous levels. Because it's an open vaulted ceiling there's little to help reducing volume levels around the room and it wasn't a busy evening in there for a Saturday night during what I'd consider peak dinner time either. Expect a loud experience.

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    We went to breakfast at Bad Monkey twice while in OC! It was delicious and a fun place to go!

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    Great Breakfast. Can be a bit busy In the morning. The views are amazing the of the bay before getting over to Ocean city.

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    Fresh baked bread? Yes, please! The cocktails looked fantastic, though we weren't drinking. Both meals were fantastic, with huge portions.

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    Solid breakfast and service. Monkey bread is eh. Middle of summer it's busy. Scored seats at the bar instead of waiting for a table.

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    Great atmosphere, great burgers and great service!!! Another awesome meal tonight. We have made this another tradition on our vacation!!!

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    2 years ago

    they require vertical ID but thankfully manager was very understanding, so i was able to enjoy the great food and view that they offered.

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    Staff is very friendly and very quick. Food was ok I have had better experiences. But overall a nice place for breakfast.

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    Corned beef tough and chewy "Primanti corned beef" on sour dough

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    Marlin Moon Restaurant
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    Decor is interesting

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    $5.99 | Chocolate milkshake topped w/ whipped cream - my son gets it every time, he absolutely loves it

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    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Great food, we had great service! Our server Kate was efficient, informed and delightful! Thanks…read moreHooked! Michael

    On our first visit to Hooked, we arrived with friends on a Wednesday shortly after 4 PM for happy…read morehour at the first-floor bar, where we managed to secure four stools together. Our main motivation for visiting was to see Jordan and Cowan, both of whom previously worked at Off The Hook in Bethany Beach. Jordan noticed us first and came over to say hello and share an update, and Cowan followed shortly after to do the same. I enjoyed two Sazeracs on the rocks for $10 each; unique to Hooked, this iconic New Orleans cocktail is a spirit-forward blend of Elijah Craig rye whiskey, aromatic bitters, a sugar cube, and an absinthe rinse, finished with a bright lemon twist. We also shared the happy hour wood-fired grilled oysters Reggiano with butter, garlic, blackening parmesan cheese, and salt for $19, though they tasted very salty. Additionally, I had the happy hour lobster roll on a toasted buttered brioche roll for $21, substituting the french fries with a side of coleslaw. It tasted quite similar to the lobster roll at Off The Hook in Bethany Beach. I finished my meal with a happy hour draft Evo Lot 3 beer for $6. Our bartender, Jon L., served us very well throughout the visit. The total bill was $128 excluding gratuity, which featured a 3% credit card surcharge of $3.57. After applying a $50 gift letter discount, the final bill was reduced down to $81. We all agreed that we will certainly return to visit Jordan and Cowan again.

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