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    Easy Monkey Taphouse

    4.2 (59 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Was really excited about this place but every time I come I struggle to feel welcome and the vibe is a bit off. Might try again someday but will head for friendlier taphouses in the area for now...

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    Elizabeth M.

    Still loving Easy Monkey! They're the best and the food has greatly improved thanks to chef Sean's mastermind of delicious menus.

    Live music, award winning Paul Green and the 200 Trio!
    Wendy B.

    This was not what I expected and that's a good thing! I was expecting more of a dive bar from some of the other reviews, but this is a nice place. We visited on a Saturday night to see blues man Paul Green perform with the 200 Trio. If you are a blues or jazz fan you'll want to check out Paul and the trio. They don't usually perform together but they play all over the city. The cover was only $5 which was an absolute steal for this caliber of musicians. The layout in this long space doesn't make for an intimate musical experience, but the sound system is good and you can see the band well from most seats. They are planning on building out a stage downstairs, something I am looking forward to. This is a nice bar with a decent beer selection and a few rotating taps. The menu is small, but has a good variety, including some gluten fee options. They have a "braut" listed on the menu, which I guess is a bratwurst and not a bride. We ordered beer and cider and a Reuben and grilled ham and cheese. The drinks were tasty and the food was good. The sandwiches were well prepared, tasted good and came with grapes, a bag of chips and a peppermint patty. The prices were reasonable. Service was very good. We were checked on fairly regularly and the server was up front about the cover. Food and drinks were delivered with a reasonable wait time. There were about 25 to 30 people in the bar. Parking was a bit of a challenge though, the back lot and street parking was full so we parked on a side street. We'll be back for sure!

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    11 years ago

    Awesome beer and free peanuts minus the alcoholic crowd across the street equals a good time!

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    9 years ago

    Easy Monkey is a fine place, great blues with Eric Madis Friday night! 3/31. They may even put up with a parody or two!

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    11 years ago

    New neighborhood place for us, really nice staff and insanely delicious food! Two visits so far and a total winner!

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    Was there last night food was off the hook an price wasnt bad at all I totally recommen this place to everyone

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    10 years ago

    If the menu weren't as boring as the ambiance this place would likely not be so eerily empty.

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