The place is small but not too loud. The servers were busy as they were short staffed the night we were there. The wine list was good and the food was very good. The baked pistachio crusted goat cheese was excellent. The fish special, arctic char, was also excellent. The veal schnitzel was good but not the best. The shrimp dish was also very good. For dessert we had the lemon meringue and the peach strudel, both very tasty.

Overall it is worth coming back.

The Monkey Bar is consistently outstanding. We’ve been dining there for 15+ years and have never been disappointed

We’ve been going to the Monkey Bar for over 15 years and have never been disappointed. Other restaurants have their ups and downs. We love that we can always count on the Monkey Bar for a great dinner.

This might be the best local restaurant in Toronto. Perfectly cooked food, great service and a nice atmosphere. Rack of lamb is great ( if you are lucky enough to be there when the bison burger is on special then you will get to try Toronto's best burger. Don't miss this one, a great dining experience

A favourite local restaurant, Monkey Bar manages to maintain its high quality even while restricted to take-out. Wednesday night "chicken dinner" is a great deal, and all the menu items we've tried -- braised short ribs, schnitzel, liver, panko-crusted egg plant, pasta and salads -- are as delicious as ever.