Feb 25
Come On Evreybody Get Up and Get Kicken’
No no. It wasn’t the Funky Chicken but it WAS the Funky Monkey Wine Co. And it was super!! We didn’t leave for dinner until nearly 10. It was quite difficult to find a place to feed us that late on a Thursday :/ We really wanted something that we couldn’t get at home. We found a Bahama Breeze. We found a Magiano’s. We found a Denny’s… Then, out of the corner of our eye, we caught the word SUSHI. Hrm. Close to the ocean. Why not? We were just wearing jeans and when we walked up to the door we could see black table clothes, candles and lots of sparkling glasses. We risked it!! It was a great risk!!!! They let us in and we had an awesome dinner!! We started with some seared ahi tuna. It was good. But I don’t know if it was my favorite of all time But then we had a fried goat cheese that we spread on some croutons and topped with a sundried tomato jam. OMG. YES OMG!!! it was that good. Our waitress recommended it and I was thankful!!! I had a Riesling with the appetizers that I let the waitress choose as well. Then we picked a sake to have with our sushi. I had never had sake before. It was really potent. It tasted much lighter than water. I felt like I got the full flavor after I swallowed. The first little glass was rough. But I did notice the more I drank the less I could feel my face errr, I mean, the more I could appreciate the flavor and not be so overwhelmed with the alcohol content. We had the waitress also choose her three favorite rolls for us. They were so delicious!! We had a great time and I am so excited we decided to risk it and just walk in to a new place! Thank you Matt and Laura for keeping an eye on the girls! Jamey and I loved our time together!!
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"Funky Monkey was a real find. It's a spot known by locals, but sought out as place to bring out of towners. Small and cozy, romantic, best for two or four, not large groups. The food was excellent, fresh, with artsy presentations. The wine selections covered all tastes and price levels. The servers were friendly, knowlegable, and attentive. Courses were not rushed. The chef made on the spot recipe modifications for a gluten free meal (but calling ahead would be appreciated.)"
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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| (Outstanding) |
"Funky Monkey was fantastic! Their salads are fantastic. I had the duck for my entree, and it was very tender and had a wonderful flavor. My husband had sushi and thought it was great. We look forward to our next trip there."
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Moderate) |
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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| (Outstanding) |
"It was the perfect romantic ambiance. An ideal find. She loved it, but so did I.
Looking forward to returning and sampling the other items on their menu. It's so good, I would love to keep it as a secret."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Moderate) |
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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| (Outstanding) |
"Dinners continue to be outstanding here. A varied menu along with daily specials provide an abundance of choices. Service is attentive but unrushed. Servers are knowledgeable in both the food menu and wine offerings and are able to make suggestions if asked. I will continue to patronize this great little place in the heart of the vimi district."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food |
| (Very Good) |
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| (Outstanding) |
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| (Energetic) |
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
"Funky Monkey = Great Catering!" by Jacquelynne
September 23, 2009 - Likes it - I have enjoyed Funky Monkey's incredible food on a number of occasions, and have always been extremely pleased! I would especially recommend Funky Monkey for catering. Eddie and his incredible staff catered an event for well over 300 people for our group, and they did an incredible job. People raved over the quality and quantity of the gourmet menu the Funky Monkey chefs prepared. The bar service was wonderful, as drinks were served quickly and efficiently, avoiding the bar back-up that so frequently happens with groups of this size. But with Funky Monkey's professional service and attention to detail, everyone had as much food and drink as they pleased, with ease. We especially enjoyed the beef sliders and ahi tuna appetizers that were served! It is one thing to prepare incredible food for restaurant parties; it is another thing to take a gourmet menu to a grand scale and dazzle the tastebuds of more than 300 people! I strongly recommend Funky Monkey to anyone who is looking for a memorable dinner or for a caterer for events, large and small.