Clever Monkey Craft Grill

Phone: (+1)9417861834

Address: 1272 S Tamiami Trail, 34229, Osprey, US, United States

City: Osprey

Dishes: 11

Reviews: 1299

"Returned to this part of Sarasota to visit as recommended to try this restaurant. Sadly not a good recommendation. There was a quiz in progress and we waited…and waited….and waited to be seated whilst the quiz continued.eventually we were seated however, because of the quiz it had to be outside-and advised that our server would be with us shortly. The hostess returned to say that she could not find our server and asked for drinks orders which were margaritas. Our server then arrived and advised against these drinks as they were too watery and always being sent back! Offered a cocktail menu. The cocktail chosen was bright blue, unpleasant and undrinkable! With a severe gluten allergy requiri...

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Brad

★ ★ ★ ★

Everything was a cut above regular bar food. The service was excellent.

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Menu - 11 options

All prices are estimates.

Wings

Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of spicy, tangy, or sweet sauce, served with a side of cooling ranch.

Onion Rings

Crispy golden onion rings, perfectly seasoned and deep-fried, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.

Chicken Wings

Crispy and juicy chicken wings tossed in your choice of savory or spicy sauces, perfect for sharing or solo indulgence.

Chicken Salad

A fresh and flavorful mix of tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and a variety of vibrant veggies, tossed in a tangy dressing.

Steak Sandwich

Grilled steak with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and horseradish aioli on a toasted ciabatta roll.

Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken sautéed with garlic and spices for a flavorful dish.

Grilled Cheese

Golden-brown, gooey cheese sandwich with a crispy, buttery crust. Classic comfort food at its finest.

Baby Back Ribs

Tender and juicy ribs slow-cooked to perfection, glazed with a rich, smoky barbecue sauce.

Chicken Tenders

Crispy and juicy chicken tenders served with a choice of dipping sauces.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Savory mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Crispy battered green tomatoes served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Reviews

Dustin

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Second time at this restaurant. Service is amazing and personable with a small town feel. Ron and Sonia took care of me and were excellent! Food is great, especially the baby back ribs. Definitely deserves this five-star review. Thank you clever monkey everyone around here always has positive things to say about your business and it is reasonably priced for the high quality.

Alexzander

★

We arrived at 6:30 pm and although the restaurant had empty tables both inside and outside, we were told we 'd have to wait because they were slammed. There were 3 waiters scurrying about and one host . We sat at a dirty table outside hoping that something would open up but all we got was a 30 minute wait with the young host telling us again that things were backed up. The advertised live music was one man singing various tunes to a music mixer. After 45 minutes we gave up and left so we can 't comment on the food but the overall experience was disturbingly bad.

Orie

★ ★

Returned to this part of Sarasota to visit as recommended to try this restaurant. Sadly not a good recommendation. There was a quiz in progress and we waited…and waited….and waited to be seated whilst the quiz continued.eventually we were seated however, because of the quiz it had to be outside-and advised that our server would be with us shortly. The hostess returned to say that she could not find our server and asked for drinks orders which were margaritas. Our server then arrived and advised against these drinks as they were too watery and always being sent back! Offered a cocktail menu. The cocktail chosen was bright blue, unpleasant and undrinkable! With a severe gluten allergy requirin...

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