The Mad Monkfish

The Mad Monkfish Welcome to The Mad Monkfish's home on Facebook. Great food like jazz is spontaneous and joyful. We love to jam on Asian culinary themes.

Nothing warms the palate like an explosion of flavor or the heart like a burst of song! We are passionate about ethnic flavors & jazz, and that’s why we’ve branded our unique take on sushi & Asian specialties: Thelonious Monkfish. Our menu reflects both our respect for gustatory tradition and our sense of play and innovation. Our fish is so fresh it blows its own horn! The interior features reclai

med old-growth oak, old barn board, plush brown leather chairs, waterfall slate mosaics, sconces reminiscent of puffer fish and a section with tatami mats for traditional Japanese seating.

“From the excellent service to the fantastic flavors, this eclectic Asian eatery got it right. And all at an affordable price. Whether you’re a longtime sushi lover, or brand new to the dish altogether, Thelonious Monkfish can open your eyes and ears to a new dining experience.” --Weekly Dig

The musicians have their set list.You have the considerably harder job of deciding what to order.September 9–13 brings f...
08/31/2026

The musicians have their set list.

You have the considerably harder job of deciding what to order.

September 9–13 brings five more nights of live jazz to the Jazz Baroness Room, accompanied, as tradition demands, by sushi and cocktails.

For performance details, tickets & reservations: TheMadMonkfish.com

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08/30/2026

Pete Kenagy Monkfish Jazz Orchestra 1

Monkfish, by day. 🍱A new way to experience The Mad Monkfish is coming September 2.Three new Bento Boxes, served daily fr...
08/30/2026

Monkfish, by day. 🍱

A new way to experience The Mad Monkfish is coming September 2.

Three new Bento Boxes, served daily from 11:30am–4pm, with the sushi, pan-Asian flavors and unmistakable Monkfish character you already know.

Grab a few friends and make a lunch of it.

Lunch just got a little jazzier.

08/30/2026

Jam with André Sudol

08/30/2026

April Hall Quintet 2

08/29/2026

Give Jamey Haddad a washboard and a pair of work gloves, and this happens.

Regarded as one of the world’s foremost jazz and world-music percussionists, Haddad spent more than 20 years performing with Paul Simon. Here, he turns the unexpected into something extraordinary.

The Mad Monkfish Concert Series brings internationally renowned artists, unexpected collaborations, and performances you simply won’t see coming to the intimate Jazz Baroness Room.

Discover upcoming performances, tickets, and reservations at TheMadMonkfish.com.


08/29/2026

April Hall Quintet 1

08/29/2026

After Hours with Andy Voelker

08/29/2026

Yoko Miwa Trio 2

08/28/2026

Yoko Miwa Trio 1

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524 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 1am
Saturday 11:30am - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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