Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill

My girlfriend and I came because we wanted somewhere close to home (Auburn) and we had an entertainment coupon, LOL.  We headed down to the family dining area...it was freezing and smelled weird.  The menus were sticky.  I tried to be patient.  There were only a couple of tables.  The waiter was cool and said they were re-modeling.  It looked like Hurricane Sandy had blown through.  We decided to move upstairs which was a little better.  Lots of regulars.  Menus still sticky.  Juke box music, video game thing at the bar.  Girlfriend had the special and it was ok, i had the fettuccine it was ok.  It's just kind of run down I guess.  The staff is cool.  Apparently the singing is fun on weekends.  We won't be back, but I guess you have to experience it if you live in Auburn.

When you live or work in or around Auburn, you are bound to end up here.  In the daytime you can expect less than average service and bad food.  I once had a cesaer salad that had so much garlic powder in it that my lips burned.  I once ordered a mojito and the bartender had to go across the street to Safeway to get mint.  

The only thing worse than the food, service, cleanliness and atmosphere of this place is the crowd.  On a crowded night, some of Auburn's finest can be viewed.  Tapout shirts,  tribal tattoos, bad teeth and Limp Biscuit on Karaoke.  

Please don't say that nobody warned you.

I went here the other night for karaoke. This bar was really fun. The Karaoke DJ was so nice and so were the bartenders. I had such a good time and I loved that everyone seemed to be comfortable with singing and enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was so friendly and welcoming. I will definitely make this a spot to come back to!