Monarch Restaurant

We made a Saturday evening reservation at Monarch, which ended up being unnecessary as only three tables were occupied the entire time we were there. We were excited to give it a try but ultimately left disappointed. We started off with the charcuterie board appetizer. It was visually appealing but for the $24 price tag we all agreed it was alright but not something we would get again. Unfortunately our steaks also came out not at the temperatures we had requested. Sadly our service was another low point. This was surprising since the restaurant was fairly empty. Despite the majority of the gorgeous interior having empty tables, we were seated next to a dirty rag/silverware station rather than the beautiful empty booths while walking to the bathroom. Our server was hard to find and we had to repeatedly ask for simple things such as water refills. To top things off, there was zero music which felt quite awkward. For a bill that totaled over $350, we expected a much better dining experience. With the abundance of restaurants in the area, I would not recommend Monarch.

Tasteful atmosphere. Jack was attentive server, never intruding. We started with steak tartare which was perfectly served and portions for three adults. Suggested wine pairings for the chicken roulade, beef Wellington and steak were spot on. Meal presentation was was fit for aking. A wonderful Friday night surprise.

First time here, this place is incredible. It's beautiful, clean, romantic, calm. Jack was our server. He was incredible, super professional, nice, and new how to do his job very well. The food was outstanding. I have never had a steak that was cut for me and as tender and juicy and full of flavor, the watercrest on top was a wonderful touch, the sauce they use is wonderful same thing with the aoli. The bruschetta was the best I ever had, the bread and sweet butter was amazing. My husband got a small ceaser salad and he almost fainted it was so good apparently. We told Jack how amazing everything was and for $28 for the best steak and fries plus two sauces just out of this world good. Jack gave us free desert too. Jack your the best server we have had. We will be back for more excellent service.

Very good atmosphere, Server was very kind, but this restaurant has no idea what they are doing. Plates were dirty, and graciously replaced. Appetizers were average, but came out without plates, all four of us ordered steaks. One was overcooked, one was warm, two were cold. Underseasoned, overcooked, and generally flavorless. This restaurant will not be around long, even with a built-in customer base from the hotel. Food is far too expensive for the lackluster quality

We had a wonderful experience after the opera this last Sunday. I was a huge fan of this place before the pandemic and since then it changed head chefs. I have been hesitant to return. It was slow for a Sunday, but there are not a whole lot of places open at that time downtown. Truthfully, I was pleasantly surprised. They had a great wine selection which is always key, and they brought us a better vintage than what was on the menu, so we were off to a good start. I got the charcuterie, the short rib and the poached pear dessert. All were well integrated dishes. Wished for a bit more options, may be a special, but I appreciate that what they did have they made well and with great technique and attention to ingredients. I really don’t like it when we have to choose our sides, so often that feels like an afterthought, so in a town of steakhouses this place does a good job at presenting thoughtful dishes.

The atmosphere is nice with unique vibes. The drinks were great and some of the food well remember but for the triple digit bill we paid, the food and service just didn’t match up. Appetizers was super tasty but the steak was undercooked and not very flavorful and my wife had to go order herself a second drink. The waiter apologized but again, for what we paid, shouldn’t happen.

I recently got married and asked for a private dinner for about 20 people. I contacted the restaurant to book a private room that the website said occupied 25 people. The event coordinator said it only fit 16 people and tried to upsell me catering and a banquet hall. I ended up uninviting several guests to accommodate the space I was led to believe was small. When we arrived, the room was spacious and could have easily accommodated the original number of guests I had. The room even echoed it was so large. I was so upset that this restaurant could've easily accommodated my small wedding party, but seemed to have lied for no reason. It really put a damper on the evening when I should've been able to enjoy my wedding day with the entire group of 20 I wished to have there from the start.

We were taking in a show at the Orpheum and the Monarch was right across the street. Making a reservation online was no problem, and we got a good parking spot in the street around the corner. The lighting was low and comfortable. The mood was quiet and upscale. The menu was good, albeit a bit pricey as dinner for two with splitting an entree was $120 before tip. Our server was friendly and engaged us in dialog, but the food was somewhat slow to come out and although I would say the food quality was high, the portions seemed very small. This seems to be the norm when eating downtown in the Big O these days.