Restaurants in Monroe

“Super beer selection with fantastic flavor. You can also support the local eateries. WORTH IT!!”

“We just hosted our small rehearsal dinner/welcome event for our wedding on 10/18 and couldn’t have been more happy with the spot. It flowed with how our wedding was. Casual, fun and easy going with great beer. Great setup. Elise was easy to work with and great communication. We had top notch service from the bartender (sorry-I didn’t catch his name). We’ve always loved popping in there! Thank you!”

“Absolutely the best people here, friendly and always welcoming. I only drink red wine and I hate to let the secret out but Deep River is one of the best reds ever, tasty and smooth. Go try it!!!”

“Giovanni was a great waiter, very friendly and fast with the service. The food was tasty and worth the price.”

“This place is definitely a favorite to get warm tortillas! And a delicious barbecue with rice, if you don't feel like cooking on Sunday this can be a delicious and economical option! You can even buy your sauces right there, without having to get out of your car on a rainy day??✨️”

“I always come here to the Prosperity/Benfield Location but tonight it wasn’t decent. I’ll still come back but disappointed cause they wouldn’t answer their phone. I’m allergic to mushrooms. My Rice wasn’t cooked thoroughly”

“The boil bags come piping hot and readily to eat.”

“1st time dining at Takara! The food was great as well as the staff I will definitely be going back. Another favorite place to Dine.👍”

“My wife and I go to longhorn in Monroe weekly either for a late lunch or early dinner. Service is typically very good. Lately management fails to make rounds to tables to inquire about quality of food and service. This specific visit on 1/26/2025 was put off by the horrible attitude of the hostess that seated us. I believe the hostess should always be warm and welcoming and she was as bad as walking in to the DMV. Management should not hire anyone that has such a bad attitude. Gave our entire party of five with a bad taste in our mouths before we had a single bite to eat. I still would recommend the dinner experience... hopefully the same hostess doesn't seat you and management checks on tables frequently if not at least once.”

“We went in and were made to feel tight at home by Reagan. The food was delicious and we had a great time! We’ll be back.”

“THE BEST tacos “ I’m Dominican but I love Mexican food, you need to try los tacos de lengua y tacos de cabeza. And the lady that was there was super friendly and fast. Love it!”

“Great customer service! I stopped today to get a cup of coffee. I start by saying I am not an avid coffee drinker. I let them know this and they made a suggestion, I did not like it. Before I left the establishment they made sure that I had a perfect cup of coffee that I enjoyed at no charge. If you haven't tried them you should go. #MonroeGem”

“This is the cutest coffee shop I think I’ve ever been too, I love how they give such a variety of drink options, it is clean and a good place to study I wouldn’t understand why someone wouldn’t like it. I love their content on instagram. Very cute coffee shop, just wish they had the strawberry syrup back ?”

“We always have the best service and food at High Octane. ♥️”

“Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Monroe. Food is delicious and no matter what I order they never disappoint ! Highly recommend Chuyitas for those who are looking for some authentic Mexican food! They have me hooked !”

“Love the food. Love the vibe. Love the inclusive culture!”

“Great food and great service”

“Ate here for the 1st time this weekend. The food and the service were amazing. Can't wait to go back.”

“we so enjoyed our time here. a very chill vibe, great music and service. thanks.”

“My friends and our kids stopped in (5 kids ages 10 to 2). The owners were so sweet. The coffee was amazing! Seriously the best spot to slow down a second and enjoy your coffee. My son also had a cinnamon roll and he warmed it up a little, it was delicious. This is definitely my new go to!”

“Wonderful food served with lovely service�����”

“Solange es Restaurants wie dieses gibt versuche ich die üblichen Burger-Ketten zu vermeiden! Der Service ist freundlich mit Herz, Humor und gut organisiert. Die Damen haben alles super unter Kontrolle. Das Essen wird auf Bestellung zubereitet, ist lecker und die Portionen reichlich. Das Ambiente passt und macht den Flair aus.”

“Tasty strawberry margarita pitchers, yummy queso and tacos !! Perfect double date night spot!”

“ordered a pepperoni pizza for pick up. The pizza had a really good flavor and the crust was just the right thickness. We will definitely be back!”

“Love the fresh backed sweets and sausage balls! The best!!”

“spotless, clean. awesome food and service.”

“If you asked me a few weeks ago if I would recommend this place, I probably would say yes. We usually never have any issues here but this past Saturday was terrible. There weren't many people inside which was nice but the hostess was so focused on her phone that she didn't see us come in. One of the waitress asked her if she helped us yet. I believe the owner took our order which she got wrong. I'm allergic to gluten and the Philly cheese was on a regular bun and not gluten free. She told me I spoke to quietly and didn't hear me. WTF? She heard me say my order ( Philly, meat and cheese, with fruit) but she didn't hear the gluten free part? I asked my daughter if I said it just to make sure and she said I did. Being a vegan is a choice, being allergic to gluten is not. I'm not sure if we will come back. She didn't even apologize. One of the other waitress was very nice about it and apologized.”

“I live in Maryland and often visit my sister who lives in Monroe.
The food is delicious and the services is as equally good.
I was blown away on a visit to the Palace and the waitress knew what I wanted.
Talk about extraordinary customer service.
Thank you for making me feel like part of the community.
I never leave town without a visit to the Palace for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
In addition the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable.
I wish there were more restaurants that took this type of time to take care of there customers.

KUDOS!! to the Palace.”

“Best hamburgers and TOTS around! Other food is just as tasty. If your there ask for Candace as your waitress!”

“FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE ARE GREAT.”

“Everything! Food excellent! Staff,the best!”

“By far the best Mexican food in the area. Very authentic, but more importantly, prepared perfectly.”

“Way better than the bigger places in Monroe because they give you like 4 different salsas, cheese dips complimentary for your nacho chips when you go sit down. You only get 1 cup of salsa at their competition. And large potions too!”

“First time of MANY I’m sure. The cake rolls were fabulous. The only time my kids didn’t snip at each other all day was while eating and delighting over their own slices. And, Ms. Sue is a GENIUS, she taught my kids the “secret” to eating the slices on the go! Less mess for certain. We had Red Velvet, Truffle and Smore - all highly recommended. I’m looking forward to the banana pudding one! So glad we came across your shop!”

“The food was outstanding and service was excellent. Would highly recommend. The pork Bahn Mi was delicious and the pickled vegetables complemented it so perfectly. Omg amazing”

“Excellent food and wonderful owners. Chef Anthony and Rosie always deliver the best seafood around. We drive from Marshville to eat the best fish around.”

“Friendly staff, super clean, packed with older folks (lots if retired military) and affordable meals! Great place for a country breakfast with the family!”

“We love courthouse! Great atmosphere And owner.”

“Alfredo spinach pizza great BUT they still charge for chicken when I requested no chicken. So I had to pay more for the dead ingredient that makes it expensive being a vegetarian. Boo-hiss!! Excuse: "No option on computer to deduct chicken" Lame, lame, lame!!!”

“I went last night for cocktails with my daughter in law before attending a local production downtown. . The Bourbon selection is off the charts. Then there’s yet more choice for use in cocktails.
Love the vibe and decor.
My only recommendation would be to replace the amount of large rectangle tables suitable for big groups, and have more comfy seating conducive to smaller groups.
(One table was full with a wedding party admittedly, but aside from that it was mostly groups of two or three.)
Just not sure it needs as many of those.
We sat at the bar which was fine, but we would have chosen a couch if available.
There was live entertainment which again was so good. Perfect match for the atmosphere. ( I can’t abide rock music in a cocktail bar).
If there were more couches and cozy armchairs to soften up the room it would be a full 5 stars for me.
Great addition to downtown!”

“Our job bought the variety so I tried the red velvet and lemon. It’s so moist and addictive that I have to get me done soon lol”

“Best lunch I have had in a while. Will be going back often.”

“We loved dollar cone. It was a super relating family atmosphere. Even our 19 year old said she’s going to take her friends there. It was a big hit”

“Thank you for providing such a delicious and generous lunch for our company on Saturday! Your kindness and hospitality were truly appreciated, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We are grateful for your support and look forward to working together again in the future!”

“I placed a catering order of Salmon, Flounder ,Zucchini and Squash. Ben Helms at the Monroe location was so accommodating and helpful. His team prepared all the food and it was fabulous, seasoned to perfection, on time and did not disappoint. I will use Showmars in Monroe for my next event. So happy, I made the right choice, everyone enjoyed everything absolutely delicious.”

“We got 2 sandwiches, and both were good for the price! Inside, it had a lot of smoke from the bbq, so we sat outside. The service was kind. Overall, a solid experience for a quick bite.”

“Great chicken, the tenders are whole breasts, flattened and fried perfectly (they look like fried flounder); so good. Mac & cheese and okra are really good too. Very friendly staff and well worth any wait for fresh, great tasting food at fair prices. You won't be disappointed. Support local!”

“LA MEJOR TAQUERIA EN MONROE, GRAN VARIEDAD DE COMIDA,🥘TORTILLA ECHAS A MANO y excelente servicios.🌮🌮🌮🌮🥒🥑🍋🍅🥘”

“I was very hungry when I entered knife and fork on a Thursday at 4:00. The server with pierced face was very polite and nice and greeted me with smile when i entered the door. She was able to get the waitress and get my food to me quicker than I have ever had. Top notch service for a top-notch establishment. I will be coming here more often.”

“Absolute best in town!”

“Such good food, great service. Best in town!”

“Great place with great food and service. The very infamous rule about cell phones is understandable but it feels oppressive and makes you feel worried about even just looking at your phone on silent.

Parking: Very small parking lot. Difficult to find a space during busy times.”

“The food reminds me of NY/NJ Chinese food, its a gem because it's hard to find good chinese food in the south. Esthetically, it's not appealing but it is what it is.”

“Love Chick-fil-A due to the employees always being so nice, polite and friendly. Most other places, your lucky if the employees even say a word to you.”

“New to the area and have ordered delivery from here twice and both times the pizza was delivered early and was hot which is more than I can say about other pizza places around here. Hope they keep up the good work!”

“I come from Boston Mass. The North End and this is the best Pizza around here! It tastes like pizza from Boston in the North end...LOVE IT! ? I so recommend this place. I go no where else for pizza...this place only!”

“Had a great experience at Southern Roots today with my three young children. The staff was super kind and accommodating to us and I really appreciated it! My burger was amazing too. We will definitely be back!”

“BBQ chicken pizza was great!! 👍”

“The Skinny Cook is a true tribute to the classic American diner experience. The menu is exactly what you would expect and doesn't try to do too much, the result? Well executed and loving meals created by people with decades of experience.

The absolute highlight of the Cook? The staff. You will never find a more welcoming and down to Earth group of front house staff, even in your typical "higher class" establishments.

So if you want home cooking at a great price, in a comfortably country setting with 5 Star service, do yourself a favor and stop by the Skinny Cook and be sure to tip your waitress!”

“Wonderful burgers and fries!”

“My 1st visit. The lady was extremely helpful. Prices were very reasonable. We really enjoyed all of the bread and cookies we tried. We will definitely be back. Cash only”

“I’m so happy I found this place! I’ve visited many times since first discovering it, and it never disappoints. The drive-thru is always busy, but it moves quickly. The staff is amazing and efficient, and they’ve even reopened the dining room. I absolutely love their sweet carrots, and the meal options are endless. The best part is that my boyfriend and I can get two delicious meals for just $21 – it’s such a great deal that’s almost unheard of! :)”

“Tacos el trompo make the best burritos in town. This is a go to for my family when we are shopping at the mall. The burritos are so big we slip them in half and share with my whole family. This is something I would order for dinner to feed my family. They have fast service and I like their salsa verde with my burrito. They also have delicious drinks.”

“Tropical Smoothie Monroe is the best! I can always count on them for a quick last minute catering order and they always go above and beyond. Plus the food is always fresh and delicious!”

“Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. Quality food and great portions.”

“Felicite is an amazing bartender! Always smiling and serving quickly. We will be back”

“(Translated by Google) Good and delicious Venezuelans Foods and sweet and salt breads ?! Good and delicious Venezuelan food, sweet and salty breads!(Original)Good and delicious Venezuelans Foods and sweet and salt breads ?! Buenos y deliciosos alimentos Venezolanos, panes dulces y salados!”

“it's a vibe with food, fun, and music. Friendly Staff Good Food Average Priced. Lunch Specials Nightly 💃 Family friendly like any other establishment before midnight 👊🏾”

“Always an amazing experience coming here!! Been coming here for months with friends and family and always have such an incredible time! Ms.Jackie always is so welcoming and makes the visit so worth it each time!”

“Best breakfast blend coffee by far..Rockwell Cafe in Rockwell NC serves Java Jeff’s coffee and Tea..For me the coffee isn’t bitter and it doesn’t leave me feeling jittery all day nor with indigestion..Highly recommended and more importantly, it’s local..”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“El mejor sabor casero lo recomiendo 😋😋”

“Wait was a little long but they were very busy, continuous call in and walk in orders. My family ordered orange chicken, chicken with mushrooms, & sweet and sour chicken combos, all of which come with pork fried rice and egg rolls. Also ordered teriyaki chicken kabobs, plain and vegetable lo mein and egg drop soup. Everything was hot and delicious with large portions. I’m having leftovers for lunch! Price was reasonable. Will definitely be back again and again.”

“Muy bien por las personas que nos a tienden y los helados deliciosos 👍”

“Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. Quality food and great portions.”

“We love the food and the waitress serenity!!”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Husband had this pizza years ago at a rural location. He completely forgot about it until seeing sign at a different location in another very rural area. I personally have never had it and I'm extremely picky when it comes to pizza. It's one of my favorite foods. Well he suggested I try it because he remembers loving it over a decade ago. So I agreed and got a simple pepperoni pizza and then drove 15 mins home. Only cost $11.99 plus tax for a 12" Pizza which is cheapest pizza I've ever purchased. I had to rewarm it which made me hesitant on the quality. I was totally wrong. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER EATEN. First purchase for me was yesterday and today I went out and bought 2 more. Great dough, sauce, cheese the works. I will forever be a Hunt Brothers Pizza only..”

“Panaderia La Reina made an absolutely beautiful cake for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. Not only was the cake beautiful but is was delicious! It was moist, light and sweet. We special ordered the cake 3 days before the event and it was ready right on time. What a blessing to have this bakery in the City of Monroe. 💕”

“This is one of my favorite restaurant staples. I can count on consistency in the food quality. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. My favorite dish is the blackened Mahi-Mahi with grilled shrimp.”

“(Translated by Google) It is a good place to eat, there are days when you find homemade food which is very good.(Original)Es un buen lugar para comer, hay días que encuentras comida casera la cual es muy buena.”

“I had a great experience overall—the customer service was outstanding, and the restaurant was exceptionally clean. The staff was super friendly, which made me feel welcome. However, I was a bit disappointed with the value of my order. I paid $13 for 3 sliders, chips, and a drink, and I didn’t feel that the portion size or quality matched the price. The bread was a little burnt. But still decent. I hope this can be improved because everything else was fantastic!”

“Update:They seem to have a new owner, honestly, I go more for the food than the bakery, I wish they had more fresh bread. The place and prices are ok, their food is delicious.I give one star just because is the only “Guatemalan” bakery I’ve seen in Monroe and because their service is not so bad. But, my experience was awful. I’m sure the bread is not made fresh ever day, which it wouldn’t be such a big deal if it didn’t tasted like cardboard when I tried it, and literally never in my life I had a COLD out of the fridge donut, horrible flavor, even the chocolate tasted nasty. Charging $2.50 for a non fresh made bread is ridiculous.”

“Husband had this pizza years ago at a rural location. He completely forgot about it until seeing sign at a different location in another very rural area. I personally have never had it and I'm extremely picky when it comes to pizza. It's one of my favorite foods. Well he suggested I try it because he remembers loving it over a decade ago. So I agreed and got a simple pepperoni pizza and then drove 15 mins home. Only cost $11.99 plus tax for a 12" Pizza which is cheapest pizza I've ever purchased. I had to rewarm it which made me hesitant on the quality. I was totally wrong. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER EATEN. First purchase for me was yesterday and today I went out and bought 2 more. Great dough, sauce, cheese the works. I will forever be a Hunt Brothers Pizza only..”

“My dad took my family here for boyfriend's birthday.. he had told us you have to try the food at mac's, it's really good. He was not lying! Wonderful staff and fantastic food. Definitely plan to go back soon ♡”

“THE TRUTH WAS A TRUE PLEASURE TO VISIT THIS AUTHENTIC PLACE???... My favorite dish was LA PATRONA, which is truly delicious? ? ?....THANKS TO THE LITTLE PERSON WHO SERVED ME, IT WAS VERY FRIENDLY SERVICE... THANK YOU MARIBEL CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR ENORMOUS WORK AND CONTRIBUTION IN THIS COZY AND RICH PLACE..????I 100% recommend this place and the kind waitress who served me?...I will return soon ? ? ????? ​​ ”

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“I tried the deep fried turkey gobbler sandwich. I had a order of mac & cheese bites and I had a order of curly fries. Everything was perfect. I thank you Arby’s.”

“So, I left this same review on Google, but I feel it needs to be seen in more places! Golden Corral in Monroe, NC, thank you for giving us that taste that most Golden Corrals have lost! Wife and I stopped in for lunch on a work trip. Honestly we had lost all hope in Golden Corrals, but something made me choose this one today. Wife and I were very surprised when we first came in contact with the cashier, and she actually had a pleasant attitude. Next, we grabbed our plates and headed to the buffet. The food had just been brought out. Normally an issue at these stores, the food sits there too long, so I figured it was just stroke of luck with them just bringing food out. So anyway, we got our first plates, and OH MY GOD, that first bite took us back to what Golden Corral was in the 90s!! This food was AMAZING!! Including the mashed potatoes that another comment said tasted bad. I counted at least 3 times they brought fresh food out of the back. We were there on a hour lunch. So yes, they kept food fresh! All the food was great! And our server….on point with everything. We didnt have one empty glass, and dirty plates didnt stay on the table long at all, she was also very friendly! I dont know whats with all the comments bashing this place, but our experience today was beyond what we hoped for. THIS is the way all Golden Corral stores need to be!”

“CANNOT WAIT TIL THEY R OPEN!!!! AM SO EXCITED YO GET BACK TO THE SALAD BAR N VEGGIES N STEAKS!!!!!!!!! AND OH!!!! ....THOSE YEAST ROLLS!!!!!!-”

“Always a welcoming staff. I had the new Steak Gorgonzola Fettuccine Alfredo and it was amazing! I love it was drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar. It was a busy day, but our hostess was attentive to us. Will be back.”

“This is our favorite subway. They got everything right while training a newbie at the register. BTW you can buy just the bread there. We try to take home a few home for DIY sandwiches for work lunches.”

“We had a great time we are from Lexington nc”

“It was pleasant an impressive. The seven sea soup was amazing”

“First time eating here and we will come again! Food was very good and fresh. Customer service was excellent! Very clean too! Hope La Herradura does very well in Monroe.”

“The best we've found in years for Sesame Chicken, General Tsos and even good Spring Rolls.

Parking: A row of parking right under to the front door plus the whole shopping center parking lot.”

“Everything and everyone. Pleasant and scrumptious food. Come in from Pageland😘”

“The sushi and sashimi from here is really good. My fiance really liked the Takoyaki and the hot tea was a good pairing with what we ordered. We got the sashimi sampler, a Boston roll, cucumber eel roll, Alaska roll, spicy crab roll and spicy tuna roll as well. The vibe of the restaurant was nice but also cozy with the rainy weather outside. Our waitress was also very nice and everything came out quickly. It was about average pricing for what we ordered and seemed to be very nice quality.”

“I had a super cool experience at this location. My French toast sticks and super bacon 🥓 was one of a kind. Bring back cinnamon raises. Chill dogs fried chicken”

“I eat here almost every weekend. I don't eat meat, but I love that I can substitute the meat in any of their flavorful burgers with a veggie pattie. Their tempura green beans are a favorite. The servers are always friendly. I recommend this place!

Vegetarian options: Sweet potato fries, tempura green beans, regular fries, onion rings and veggie burgers. All YUMMY!!”

“Had lunch with a party of 16 there on Sunday after church and want to commend a job well done by our server, Lincoln. He was great!! Always had a smile on his face, everything come out as order, very attentive to our large group and great service all the way around. Steak was cooked perfect and everything else was great. But the smile and pleasant service from Lincoln was the best. Thanks Lincoln for taking great care of our large family!!!”

“One chico was kinda funny didn’t want to take our order we was with a big group but the guy who got us got a big tip nexts time she’s will learn”