Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 1:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Memphis: 1:28 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (901) 272-2583 to confirm.
Location & directions
2012 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38104
About The Blue Monkey
The Blue Monkey is an American restaurant you'll find at 2012 Madison Ave in Memphis, Tennessee. It's part of our guide to 406 restaurants, cafes and bars in Memphis. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
The Blue Monkey is open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Blue Monkey's menu features 46 dishes and drinks across 8 sections, including Appetizers, Sandwiches, Po'boys, Burgers, and Entrees. Listed prices range from $3.75 to $29.00, with a typical item around $14.00. Menu highlights include Hot Wing Rolls, Beef Eater, and Hot Turkey Po'boy.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (901) 272-2583 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 2012 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
- Phone
- (901) 272-2583
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 46 items · $3.75–$29.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Blue Monkey’s weekday schedule with 7 other American restaurants in Memphis. On a typical weekday it opens at 1:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 42 hours a week, 27 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 86% of American restaurants in Memphis open on Sundays, and The Blue Monkey is one of them.
Compared with 7 other American restaurants in Memphis that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Tennessee
Based on 35 menus with 1,787 priced items from American restaurants in Tennessee, the median menu item costs $9.59, and half of all items are priced between $4.95 and $14.94.
At The Blue Monkey the median listed price is $14.00, higher than the typical $9.59 for American restaurants in Tennessee.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 46% | $4.99 |
| French Fries | 37% | $2.99 |
| Fried Pickles | 29% | $8.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 29% | $6.89 |
| Chef Salad | 29% | $13.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 29% | $6.97 |
| House Salad | 29% | $5.95 |
| Baked Potato | 26% | $3.50 |
Calculated from 35 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Blue Monkey there are 21 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 37 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (5), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Bakeries & Desserts (4), and Cafes & Coffee (4).
Competition is light: 2 other American restaurants are within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Applebee's, 0.2 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexMolly's La Casita< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternKwik Chek< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodSaltwater Crab< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsJacques Louise0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsChick-fil-A0.2 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Blue Monkey's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is The Blue Monkey open on Sunday?
Yes, The Blue Monkey is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is The Blue Monkey located?
The Blue Monkey is located at 2012 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104.
What is the phone number of The Blue Monkey?
You can call The Blue Monkey at (901) 272-2583.
Does The Blue Monkey offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Blue Monkey offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at The Blue Monkey?
The typical price range at The Blue Monkey is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.75 to $29.00.
Does The Blue Monkey take reservations?
Yes, The Blue Monkey accepts reservations.
Is The Blue Monkey wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Blue Monkey open late?
Yes – The Blue Monkey is open until 10 PM or later on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Blue Monkey?
There are 37 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Blue Monkey. Nearby options include Molly's La Casita (< 0.1 mi), Kwik Chek (< 0.1 mi), and Saltwater Crab (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near The Blue Monkey?
2 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Applebee's, 0.2 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Tennessee cost?
Based on 35 menus with 1,787 priced items from American restaurants in Tennessee, the median menu item costs $9.59, and half of all items are priced between $4.95 and $14.94.
