The Blue Monkey 2012 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

"Well, I really didn’t want to say anything but this is really bothering me. My husband and I decided we wanted to get out for the evening. So we noticed the Blue Monkey wasn’t packed and the atmosphere was a vibe. We set in our own little corner and ordered a meal. Everything was good except the Cole slaw. Definitely a no go. So our waiter Chris….who was astounding, brought us out the twice baked potato. Just as soon as we were about to jump into it, a beautifully, brown house roach crawled across the table like he lived there. At that point, I wasn’t hungry anymore. We politely paid for our meal, tipped the waiter and left. So we will not be patronizing this establishment in the future. I would like to thank you for your services and wish you well."

"Always good food and sevice. Sad they no longer have karaoke night on Thursdays. Parking is not great for this location is the only problem."

"I love simple bar food and this place scores. The food is just fine, atmosphere is solid and the service is absolutely fantastic. The bartenders are so chill and at the same time super attentive. The burgers are very good but the prime beef sandwich is a hidden gem. Don’t tell anyone how good the hot wing rolls are, the place will get overrun."

"This was my second time visiting this location. My first time was pleasurable enough that I knew I would be back. This visit exceeded my 1st (mainly due to the bar attendance's attentiveness. The first time it sucked but the food was good). On that first visit we saw a delicious burger being served and on this one, me and my companion had to try it so we ordered the BBQ bacon burger today. I will attest that this burger not only looked delicious but it actually tasted that way. The fries were hot and the burger was juicy, flavorful and as mouthwatering as it looked. Found another hidden spot for a good burger. The spot has a welcoming atmosphere and usually the only people that have been in are at the bar area but the dining area is open also. There is pool area from what I can see. They also have a hot plate special that runs until they close. Overall, I recommend this place for a cozy date, a quick drink or a great meal in general!!"

"Great bar/restaurant next to a dog park and the Memphis Farmers Market (on Saturdays). The chicken fried steak with fried okra and mashed potatoes was pretty basic, but overall good. The pot roast was the best!! So much food and great flavor. Bartender was good and poured generously."