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    The Grumpy Monk

    3.7 (518 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE GRUMPY MONK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Kid's cheese burger

    I would not recommend this location based on our experience. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes, and while we were eventually seated, everything after that went downhill. We placed our full order quickly, including two waters and a fish bowl. One water arrived with half‑melted ice and tasted like watered‑down, old Sprite. The fish bowl never arrived. It took about 30 minutes just to get our server's attention again to request another water and ask about the missing drink. Our appetizer came out with no plates or utensils. Then we waited an hour for food. Some tables around us received their meals while others didn't, even though it was a Tuesday around 2 p.m. and the restaurant wasn't busy. We finally asked to just pay for the appetizer and drinks. The manager was polite and comped the bill, saying our food was "just being plated." Another 15 minutes passed with nothing. When we finally received our food to go, it was obvious it had been rushed. My 6‑year‑old's kids' burger was raw and cold in the middle, which is completely unsafe. Between the long waits, inconsistent service, questionable drinks, and undercooked food--especially for a child--I cannot recommend this location.

    Joshua L.

    Great beer selection but the service is horrible. Waited over 30 minutes for appetizers. Drained 3 beers before it arrived. Pretty slow and rude employees. The host was super rude and very immature.

    Fish n chips with a garden salad
    N Denise H.

    We came here on Tuesday April 22, 2025. I was beyond hungry! I have eaten here before and I had no issues with the food. I had the fish and chips, and a side salad; he ordered wings with old bay seasoning. Our server was WONDERFUL! First, bring cash or use the free ATM near the video games to get cash. See the picture of the receipt showing what they charge if you are using credit/debit cards. It's a 3% up charge. I went and got cash..... because WHY!!???? Anyway, buyer be aware that there is a charge to charge. It is possible that this is happening across the area. Anyway, the food came out fast. The wings were "double" seasoned or over seasoned. So much so, the blue cheese sauce was necessary in order to eat them. Otherwise, the "scald" was great. The fish was good as well, not over seasoned. The salad dressing was good, possibly house made. But the salad, while perfectly fresh, it was over "peppered." This coming from a pepper lover. It was fresh cracked pepper and initially it was not a problem, but then I kept coughing and realized it was REALLY peppered. I ate it but the next person may not. The Ranch dressing helped. All in all, it really is a great spot to eat. We did not order beer, but be sure to try them! Come during a Bills game to enjoy the vibe with the fans. Don't forget to look for the Bills mascot, we could not find it...... and finally a server showed us! There was no way we could have found it!

    Cluck oink wrap with buffalo sauce no tomato
    Jennifer F.

    Excellent lunch while shopping this week! Alia was a very nice young lady as our server and knowledgeable, made recommendations that were perfection and attentive. I had the cluck oink wrap, and my friend had the mushroom Swiss burger. The portions were large and put together nicely. This place was bigger inside than I expected and had a nice ambience.

    KBS stout beer
    Mel K.

    Our server was great, Kaylee (sp?), was very helpful and checked back on us several times. Overall, the booth seats were starting to look a little worse for the wear, but the theme basically "sports bar." They really make an awesome sushi roll.... It's how my husband tempted me to come back. He lived his burger even though the mushrooms were missed.

    Nehal A.

    Walked in for a late dinner (around 9pm) on Saturday night. Got table right away as it was not too busy. They had tables on the deck too by the water. The restaurant was clean, a big bar in the front, lots of TVs in the dining hall. The menu had lots of appetizers, entrees including tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Surprisingly they had a sushi menu, and there was a sushi master station across the bar. Per waiter's suggestion we got the Mexican roll that turned out to be really good. I was impressed with their sushi quality. I got the mahi mahi taco for entree as well. It was a decent pair of taco, the fish was cooked well, the tacos could have been better quality. Tropical pico with mango was good topping, but it needed a sauce on the side. Our server was super nice. Made some wonderful conversation, helped us with deciding our order. Food came out within a short wait time. Overall a good place to stop by for a nice meal.

    Tasty fries but the burger was dry.
    Justin J.

    Our second visit to Grumpy Monk was less impressive than our first two years ago. Seated promptly outside, we waited over 20 minutes for drink orders, despite other tables being served. After flagging someone down, a friendly waiter from inside (unaware of our table) took over and was prompt. The food, like the pecan crusted chicken, remains tasty, but my medium burger was dry and overcooked. Likely won't return on our next trip.

    Tacos were a watery mess.
    Pamela S.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was not very busy, so we were seated immediately. The space is open and breezy - a big relief from the hot weather outside. Our server was attentive, friendly, and efficient. The food, however, was just okay. The portions were generous, but the flavor was lacking. My son had a cheeseburger, and it needed salt. I ordered the mahi tacos. They looked seasoned, but as soon as I took a bite, I was disappointed. The tortilla was cold, salsa was watery, and the fish was flavorless. The tater tots were also very well done and hard. Would I probably not return as there are many other restaurants close by.

    Brett H.

    We were visiting from out of town and had seen this place on a few different lists and saw it had good reviews, so we figured we ought to check it out. It is worth noting that we visited during the first week of February, which is the very tail end of the off-season for Myrtle Beach. There were four people in our party. We did not have to wait for a table. Once seated, we were quickly greeted by our server. She brought waters and showed us how to find the beer list. We all ordered a beer from their decently sized beer menu. We also ordered Crab Dip to start with. The three of us that eat seafood devoured the dip in no time. For dinner, I ordered a Poguelandia Burger, medium rare, with tots. The burger was cooked to my liking and was a great medly of flavors. This was another item that was devoured in no time. I thought the combination of flavors on the burger was perfect. The tots had the perfect crisp to them. Everyone else commented on how much they loved their food. We all really enjoyed the place. Great food, wonderful staff, nice beer selection, and there was live music during our visit. We would definitely return.

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    What a cool place. Food was excellent, service was fast and courteous. Definitely recommend.

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    Food very good. Service was good. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The live music was good too.

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    website says they have smash burgers but they dont its so bad they also have the most over price food

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