The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, where culinary creativity meets a vibrant atmosphere. Located in Newington, CT, this establishment offers a menu brimming with mouthwatering dishes sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Start your culinary journey with unique appetizers like Bacon Butternut Scallops or Loaded Potato Chips. Transitioning to salads, indulge in the Spiced Cider Salad or savor the Honey Soy Salmon Salad, featuring blackened wild-caught salmon atop fresh greens.
The entrée selection dazzles with options like the Runway Strip, grilled to perfection, and the creamy Ocasio's Chicken Florentine, which merges tender chicken with flavor-rich linguine. Each dish is designed not only to satisfy but to create a memorable dining experience. With quality service and live music that enriches the ambiance, The Flying Monkey promises an outing you'll want to repeat.
Appetizers
8ct. Flying Monkey Wings
8 House prepared jumbo chicken wings with our secret monkey rub, baked then fried crispy. Choice of sauce.
16ct. Flying Monkey Wings
16 house prepared jumbo chicken wings with our secret monkey rub, baked then fried crispy. Choice of sauce.
Baked Mushrooms
Stuffed with delicious fennel sausage mixed with spinach and cream cheese. Finished with white wine.
Monkey Rolls
Hand prepared crispy egg rolls made to order. Select choice of a buffalo Chicken mac and cheese, Bacon Cheese burger or the hearty steak and cheese
Sliced Ahi Tuna
Saku block seared rare with blackened seasoning. Served with a side of mixed greens tossed in a spicy honey mustard dressing and garnished with fried onion straws.
Three Monkey Sliders
These sliders are Topped with cheddar cheese, onion straws, monkey sauce and bacon, and grilled to your liking. Enjoy every gooey and savory bite because they won’t last long!
Panko Encrusted Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella pieces, fried to a golden brown and topped with marinara. Garnished with fresh basil and Romano cheese.
Jumbo Spicy Shrimp
Butterflied crispy shrimp, coated in a delicate spicy Sriracha cream sauce.
Fried Pickles
Kosher dill pickles lightly coated with a Cajun batter and fried, served with house made ranch sauce
Bourbon Almond Brussel Sprouts
Fried brussels tossed with bourbon glaze and almonds, topped with crispy prosciutto, served with a side of ranch.
Coconut Shrimp *Spicy
Jumbo Butterflied shrimp encrusted with coconut, topped with a mango habanero pineapple chutney.
Monkey Tacos
Pick From Your Favorites
Soup Of The Day
choose from: Clam Chowder, French Onion Soup, Butternut squash Bisque
Wella's Carne Frita
Fried pork shoulder served with house-made pico de gallo and tostones finished with a mild mayo ketchup.
Mixed Grill Nachos
Blue agave corn tortilla chips topped with mozzarella cheese, sofrito chicken, bourbon BBQ pulled pork, and New York Strip Steak. Finished with shredded romaine, pico de gallo, and an avocado sour cream.
Honey Smoked Slab Bacon
Grilled crispy thick cut slab bacon with house made smoked honey. Served over spiced apple puree, finished with smoked pink peppercorns and grilled rosemary.
Loaded Potato Chips
Bacon Butternut Scallops
Jumbo bacon wrapped scallops served over butternut squash hash with cranberries and candied pecans. Finished with a spiced puree and grilled rosemary
The House Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions and croutons. Choice of dressing.
Zesty Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese and rye croutons. Dressed with our caper infused Caesar dressing.
Signature Wedge Salad
Romaine heart wedge topped with bacon, pecans and tomatoes. Finished with house made blue cheese dressing and topped with blue cheese crumbles and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Spinach Salad
Spinach tossed with a smoked bacon vinaigrette topped with candied walnuts, tart cherries, goat cheese, sweet pickled red onion and egg
Mixed Grill Salad
Mixed greens tossed with house dressing, topped with blue cheese crumbles, red onion, tomato, croutons, grilled chicken, NY Strip, and jumbo shrimp.
Scallop Cobb Salad
Blackened pan seared scallops wrapped with bacon, served over romaine lettuce tossed with egg, red onion, tomato, carrots, cranberries, cucumbers, candied walnuts and ranch dressing.
Carne Asada Steak Salad
6 oz. NY Strip grilled with our house-made carne asada marinade, served over romaine lettuce tossed with cilantro vinaigrette. Finished with pico de gallo, grilled corn, cotija cheese, ripe avocado and crispy blue agave tortilla chips
South By Southwest
Romaine lettuce tossed with BBQ ranch with Pico de gallo, fire roasted corn, black beans, bacon crumbles, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips. Finished with BBQ chicken.
Honey Soy Salmon Salad
Blackened cast iron seared Atlantic wild-caught salmon finished with honey soy. Served over mixed greens tossed with a creamy sesame dressing and topped with red onion, carrots, cucumbers, pickled ginger and crispy sesame crisps.
Spiced Cider Salad
Mixed greens served with an apple cider vinaigrette topped with sliced apples, feta, crispy bacon, maple roasted sweet potato and candied pecans, finished with marinated grilled chicken breast
Monkey Cobb
Romaine lettuce served with honey mustard and topped with cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onion, Monterey jack cheese and egg
Salads
Entrees
The Runway Strip
12 oz center cut New York strip grilled with our house rub, served over golden Yukon smashed potatoes, maple roasted carrots, grilled asparagus and finished with house made pilots butter
No Monkey-Ing Around Casserole
Our take on a mac-and-cheese. Elbow pasta with a creamy cheese blend, tossed with bacon and a Buffalo grilled chicken. Topped with mozzarella cheese and panko bread crumbs. Baked to a bubbly golden perfection.
Aviator Chicken
2 panko encrusted chicken breasts, lightly pan seared to golden brown and topped with garlic buerre blanc. Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Monkey Cioppino
Pan seared scallops, Cajun shrimp, mussels tossed in an aromatic tomato broth with hints of basil and cayenne tossed with linguine
Bourbon Salmon Entree
Blackened seared wild caught Atlantic salmon, finished with bourbon glaze, served with sweet potato hash and grilled asparagus.
Fish & Chips
Fresh Atlantic wild-caught cod loin dipped in house-made beer batter and fried to golden brown. Served with French-cut fries and coleslaw.
Ocasio's Chicken Florentine
Two Panko encrusted chicken breasts pan seared to golden brown, served over linguine pasya tossed with creamy alfredo sauce, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Topped with shaved parmesan cheese
Pettine Risotto
Jumbo brown butter seared sea scallops served over creamy parmesan risotto with fresh herbs and spinach. Finished with black winter truffle oil
Vegetarian Monkey
Linguine tossed with suteed spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and house-made vegetable stock. Finished with white wine, shaved parmesan, and toast points.
Salmon And Grits
Blackened wild caught Atlantic salmon served over house made creamy pepperjack grits. Finished with cajun butter and crispy brussel sprouts.
Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
Fresh pappardelle pasta tossed with a wild mushroom duxelles alfredo. Topped with sliced Chairman Reserve NY Strip steak, Burrata and an aged balsamic reduction
Cast Filet
8 oz center cut filet seasoned with our house steak rub and seared with brown butter. Served over golden Yukon potato puree with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Finished with fresh thyme and garlic butter
Parmesan Pork Chop
12 oz center cut pork chop breaded with panko and fried golden finished with fresh parmesan. Served with our creamy mac and cheese and garlic beurre blanc
BBQ Chicken Bomber
Crispy thin crust flatbread topped with bourbon BBQ grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, crispy onion straws, fresh cilantro and a house-made ranch drizzle
Loaded Mashed Potato Flatbread
Crispy thing crust flatbread topped with golden yukon potato puree, crispy bacon, green onions, crispy onion straws, and sour cream aioli
Fall Forager
Crispy thin crust flatbread topped with fresh whipped ricotta, roasted wild mushrooms, Monterey jack cheese, fresh thyme, parsley and finished with black truffle oil
Flatbreads
Burgers Wraps and Sandwhiches
Monkey Burger
Half Pound hand pressed burger topped with cheddar cheese, honey jalapeno bacon, Cajun mayo and fried onion straws.
Monkey Vegan Burger
Our very own all vegan burger made with garbanzo beans, black beans, mushrooms and roasted red peppers, pan seared served with mixed greens, plantain chips, sliced tomato, and onions on a roll. Served with a sweet potato slaw.
The Classic Lindbergh Burger
Half-pound of hand pressed Angus beef grilled to order with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French-cut fries.
Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken with provolone, bacon, avocado and lemon aioli on a roll. Served with French-cut fries.
Classic B.L.T
Bacon piled high with lettuce and tomato on thick cut Texas toast. Served with French-cut fries
Round Trip Steak Wrap *SPICY
Fresh sliced sirloin and capicola with sautéed onion, hot cherry peppers, and mushrooms with a blend of cheeses. Finished with garlic aioli and served with French cut fries.
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Crispy panko encrusted chicken breast glazed with house made hot honey. Topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and cajun mayo on a pretzel bun. Served with French-cut Fries.
Crosscheck Rodeo Burger
Half pound hand pressed Angus beef grilled to order, topped with cheddar, smoked gruyere, slow roasted pulled pork, beer battered onion rings and finished with a charred orange bourbon BBQ sauce. Served with French-cut fries
Mashed Potatoes
Parmesan Truffle Asparagus
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Wild Rice
Mac-And-Cheese
French Cut Fries
Sweet Potato Hash
Fried Hot Cherry Peppers
Onion Straws
House-Made Potato Chips
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Truffle Fries
Street Corn
Maple Roasted Carrots
Onion Rings
Butternut Squash Puree
Coleslaw
Sides
Desserts
Monkey Fried Cheesecake
New York style wrapped in a wonton and deep fried, topped with chocolate, Bailey's cream sauce and fresh strawberry puree.
The Lindbergh
New York style cheesecake, with graham cracker crust, served with seasonal berries.
Caramelized Chocolate Banana PB Pie
Fresh banana caramelized to golden brown, Reese's chocolate cups, finished with peanut butter sauce and chocolate sauce.
Strawberry Sierra Shortcake
Warm butter cake topped with fresh strawberries, house-made crème anglaise and whipped cream
Non-Stop Pretzel Brownie Sundae
Warm brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, Nutella and sliced bananas. Finished with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and crushed pretzel
Vegan Pilots Parfait
Granola with coconut milk yogurt, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Topped with whipped cream and candied walnuts.
Campfire Smores Sundae
Warm Brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, Finished with caramelized whipped marshmallow, Nutella drizzle and honey graham crackers
Tango Carrot Cake
Triple layered carrot cake with golden raisins, pineapple, cream chees frosting and finished with a caramel rum glaze
Molten Pumpkin Lava Cake
Caramel soaked pumpkin cake with a molten cream cheese frosting center, finished with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon
24 Oz. Beverage
Beverages
Brunch Available Sunday 11am-2pm ONLY
Vegan Pilots Parfait
Granola with coconut milk yogurt, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Topped whipped cream and candied walnuts.
Wella's Carne Frita
Fried Pork shoulder served with house made Pico de Gallo and Tostones finished with a mild ketchup mayonnaise sauce.
8ct Flying Monkey Wings
House prepared with our secret monkey rub, baked then fried crispy. Choose your sauce Bacon Bourbon, House Favorite Spicy Monkey, Buffalo or BBQ
Steak & Cheese Rolls
Hand prepared crispy eggrolls with shaved sirloin and a blend of cheeses.
Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls
Hand prepared crispy eggrolls with angus beef, bacon, cheddar and kosher dill pickles
Fried Pickles
Kosher dill pickles lightly coated with Cajun batter and fried, served with house made ranch sauce.
Twin Engine Bennies
Poached eggs and ham steak on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with house made home fries.
B-52 Burrito
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and Cajun spiced home fries in a garlic herb wrap. Served with Pico de Gallo, avocado and sour cream.
No Monkeying Around Chicken Waffles
Half airline chicken lightly battered and fried, served over Belgian waffles, topped off with bacon bourbon maple glaze.
Strawberry Lindbergh
Cream cheese filled spring rolls, topped with fresh strawberry sauce finished with powdered sugar and strawberry whipped cream.
Fighter Pilot Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed Cajun shrimp with andouille sausage, peppers, and onions. Served over cheesy pepper jack grits.
Bananas Foster Waffles
Three Belgian Waffles topped with a decadent rum infused brown sugar banana reduction. Finished with whipped cream and cinnamon.
The Top-OFF Burger
Half-pound Angus beef grilled to order. Topped with Swiss cheese, honey jalapeño infused bacon and an over easy egg. Served on brioche roll with Sriracha mayo and a side of home fries tossed with fried hot cherry peppers.
The Propeller
Steak and cheese quesadilla with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and caramelized onions. Topped with a fried egg over easy, sour cream and Pico de Gallo.
Fuel For Your Flight
6oz sirloin grilled to order, topped with poached eggs, served over house made home fries. Finished with chefs special Chimichurri, red peppers ad green onions
Charlie Romeo Panini
Thick sliced corned beef on Texas toast, topped with swiss cheese, house made thousand island dressing and coleslaw. Served with two over easy eggs and house made home Fries.
Monkey Vegan Burger
Our very own all vegan burger made with garbanzo beans, black beans, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, pan seared served on a gluten free wrap with mixed greens, avocado and vegan mayo with a side of Asian slaw.
Chicken Biscuit Sliders
Airline chicken breast fried golden brown served on buttermilk biscuits topped with honey butter and finished with house-made apple sweet potato slaw
Flight Attendant Flatbread
Crispy thin crust flatbread topped with monterey jack cheese, thick cut slab bacon, and scrambled eggs. Finished with a spicy cajun aioli, red peppers and green onions.
Pilots Panini
Thick cut texas toast with bacon, cheddar cheese, sausage, ham steak, fried egg. Finished with monkey sauce. Served with home fries and fried hot cherry peppers.
Nutella French Toast Dippers
Thick cut Texas toast in a Wood ford maple egg wash topped with cinnamon sugar, Nutella and fresh strawberries.
Aviators Avocado Toast
Thick cut Texas toast with heirloom tomatoes, avocado puree, everything bagel seasoning and greens. Finished with carne frita, 2 sunny side up eggs and pickled red onions.
Southern Sierra Bennies
Toasted buttermilk biscuit topped with grilled andouille sausage, poached eggs and cajun hollandaise. Served with house made home fries