Our son recommended Monarch and had a wonderful experience. As he suggested, I booked a window seat for our anniversary, but upon arrival we were seated 10 mins late and in a booth, where our view was of the staff and customers walking past us. When I explained I had requested a window seat, our waiter told me it was a $125 deposit per person and had to be made on their website. I was hopeful the food would at least be more impressive and sadly, it was not. The lobster was ok, mashed potatoes was good, but the $35 dessert was not worth the price. My drink was a Lemon Drop and also not worth the $24. Valet is also not included. The manager did stop by after our dinner and offered us a window seat if we would dine with them again. Sadly, it was a very disappointing dinner and not worth $235.
Hash our server was Amazingly on point all night with every step of the meal, we didn't even need the menu and trusted him to show us the best dishes. Every dish was perfect, and the pairings were exceptional! A round of applause to the team behind Hash that made our dinner so incredible. Thank you!
I wanted to express my profound appreciation for the extraordinary dining experience at your restaurant this weekend. Your culinary artistry showcased a remarkable blend of flavors, elevating the entire meal to a truly exceptional level. Each dish was a testament to your culinary expertise, and I'm genuinely grateful for the memorable evening. Thank you for creating such a delightful gastronomic journey.
Wife and I celebrated our anniversary here as our first dining experience. The service was impeccable. From reception to our sommelier visit to closing out or check. Ignacio, our server, truly made us feel welcomed and took care of our every need. The food was on-point and well cooked. Will visit again, not only for the food but for the perfect service we received.
AndrewB
My new favorite restaurant in DFW. I've been to high end restaurants around the country and the world and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the food was phenomenal. Highly recommend
I absolutely loved this restaurant. Views are amazing, the food is to die for and the service, as expected was top notch. This will be the restaurant I will take all my friends/family that visit me to. 10/10
CHRISJAMES
The experience starts with the idea initial messaging stating if you don't show up you'll be paying a $25/person late cancel fee that's your introduction. Via text. Day prior you're reminded of this again. Then comes the obligatory dress like gentlemen but women can wear what they want including a tube top and sneakers we don't care, email. Arrival met with sparking rosé. However the sparkle Had left that wine hours before my arrival. The trip to the 49th floor could have been enhanced by host staff. But was not. Arrival, on 49 resulted in a lot of pointing where one could wait for their reservation. There was no welcome or hey there are great views off to this side or anything. Then came the hard sell for cocktails While one was waiting. But alas order for cocktails was interrupted by table being ready. The happy occasion was a birthday. The waiter came to the table and thanked us for dining their before and for someone else's special occasion. The maitre'D was summoned and they got it wrong a second time. It was Michael's birthday. Not Micahel not Robyn. It was Michael's birthday. The fact no one could get that right was the first thing that set the tone for this dinner. Two print outs later they had the man of the hour's name on a menu. The first and second courses were served together as if we were being rushed through course one and two. The salad was served with the appetizer only one set of plates was given. Appalling to say the least. The pasta course was delivered while some one was in the restroom. They could have held the salad back and put new plates out. Apparently this person couldn't be bothered to bring a second set of plates or allow time between appetizers and salad. So we were rushed. The meatballs were over cooked and burned on the outside. The waitstaff just picked up the dishea and we moved on The salad was for three. It was barely enough for one. The rest of the meal was passable but not outstan
Bettyboop76
My husband and I went to, Monarch for our 10 year anniversary. We made reservations three weeks ahead of time and arrived about 10 to 15 minutes late and there were no issues at the door. We were greeted with a glass of champagne and staff happily took pictures to help capture our special day. Service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We ordered a steak, the chicken, asparagus, pasta and the meatballs as an appetizer. I had a chocolate martini and he had a glass of champagne. Our overall favorite food was the chicken. I Highly recommend going for a special day or any day you want a delicious meal. There were several other people there, who were casually dressed but overall, I'll give it five stars. We will definitely be back.
AnnaM
I was skeptical about a restaurant with all 5 star reviews... but after dining at Monarch I see why this spot has earned 5 stars from every reviewer. Food, service and ambience all amazing!! Go for a special occasion and you won't regret it!
4everO
It was quite busy for a Sunday night. So much so that even with a reservation, we had to wait in the lounge (200mins) to be seated and waited even longer for our food to come to the table. After ordering drinks in the lounge, our table was ready and we had to wait another 10minutes for the young lady that took our order to come back and close our tab. It would have been much more efficient and convenient if they transferred the tab to our table. The music is not fitting for the restaurant. It is too upbeat and left me feeling as if I was in an action movie with Jason Statham somewhere fighting in the bathroom while chaos ensues in the kitchen. Maybe that's why the food took so long and medium steak came out well done. Terrible, horrible, wall paper.
Each Michelin star is well deserved! Please go - you will NOT be disappointed! The Caesar salad and oyster were delicious. The spicy rigatoni is a must-have! And the bone in filet is incredible. We will definitely be going back!
Jonathan
Not sure why the dress code is such a factor on the restaurant profile and even via text reminder when it clearly wasn't enforced. Saw a bar menu catch itself on fire upon entering the restaurant. Our table was next to a fire exit for some reason and the table next to us was blocking the stairs. The other table next to us was told about specials and we were not. The “table focaccia” appeared to be a country white bread. The crudo was very good. The Brussels were mid. The bolognese was fine, the whole lobster spaghetti was lacking any noticeable flavor. Enjoyed the chocolate cake. Won't be returning.
Everyone was so welcoming! Ari the hostess gave such a friendly greeting/conversation as she walked us to our table. Amanda was running our drinks, she was very kind, fast, and friendly. Our server was amazing as well (forgot her name) but she did such a great job. She was very informative of the menu, attentive, and patient. Unfortunately we had to cut our dinner short, due to an emergency.....But everything was so beautiful 10/10 across the board from the food, drinks, ambiance, and service. The bathrooms also were very clean and smelled good! Which was also a plus (I love a clean restroom lol) We will definitely be returning...I do wish we got a window table but overall everything was amazing and we will for sure be back!
My hubby and I celebrated our V-Day dinner here on Friday! I must say this restaurant is hands down one of the best 5star restaurants in the DFW area!! I've eaten at many upscale restaurants but Monarch is my new Favorite!! From valet to the complimentary wine before you take the elevator to the 49th floor was amazing. The food was delicious10/10!! Only issue we had was once we arrived to be seated I originally called to make reservations and advised the representative that we wanted “window seating “ However, after confirming our reservations we was not aware that the “window seating “ would be an extra charge of $125 each so upon arrival our host seated us at a regular table then made her aware that our reservations are for window seating. She immediately got with the head lead hostess name “Wiame” she then stated oh those seats are $125 each we can only seat you at a regular table. She said it in a really NASTY way as if we couldn't afford it. I then tried to explain to her that we wasn't aware of the additional charge and it wouldn't be a problem for us to pay an additional $125 each “Wiame” then stated well those seats are already taken you can choose from these seats. I wasn't feeling my best at the time due to my allergies. So we agreed to be seated at a regular table. Our waitress “Whitney” came over to get our drink orders I then asked to speak to the manager. The Manager came over and I explained to him what my husband and I had experienced with the head host. He apologized from there our night had gotten much better! He also sent over a complimentary salad which wasn't necessary but very thoughtful. Our waitress was the best!! 10/10 service. Thanks Whitney!! We will most definitely be back! Hopefully our experience with the head host would be better. She was extremely rude for no reason.
If there are specific rules or prices on requests indicated in the notes in Open Table (I.e. requesting a window table) feel free to contact the client that there are extra charges for it. If the anniversary note is received and the client is contacted to confirm the names for the table piece. What would be the difference of notifying them that their request for a window table have extra charges? Not every client lives in Dallas to know the rules. Your staffs guidance was imperative and would had been appreciated. I also suggest to use one system (your own website or OpenTable) to take your reservations so you can capture all your clients requests. Even though we are disappointed we still tip our server graciously. She did treat us well. But you can't take back that this is the worst anniversary we ever had all around the world. Not a way to celebrate our 18th anniversary. We don't regret giving your restaurant a thumbs down.
Our son recommended Monarch and had a wonderful experience. As he suggested, I booked a window seat for our anniversary, but upon arrival we were seated 10 mins late and in a booth, where our view was of the staff and customers walking past us. When I explained I had requested a window seat, our waiter told me it was a $125 deposit per person and had to be made on their website. I was hopeful the food would at least be more impressive and sadly, it was not. The lobster was ok, mashed potatoes was good, but the $35 dessert was not worth the price. My drink was a Lemon Drop and also not worth the $24. Valet is also not included. The manager did stop by after our dinner and offered us a window seat if we would dine with them again. Sadly, it was a very disappointing dinner and not worth $235.
Hash our server was Amazingly on point all night with every step of the meal, we didn't even need the menu and trusted him to show us the best dishes. Every dish was perfect, and the pairings were exceptional! A round of applause to the team behind Hash that made our dinner so incredible. Thank you!
I wanted to express my profound appreciation for the extraordinary dining experience at your restaurant this weekend. Your culinary artistry showcased a remarkable blend of flavors, elevating the entire meal to a truly exceptional level. Each dish was a testament to your culinary expertise, and I'm genuinely grateful for the memorable evening. Thank you for creating such a delightful gastronomic journey.
Wife and I celebrated our anniversary here as our first dining experience. The service was impeccable. From reception to our sommelier visit to closing out or check. Ignacio, our server, truly made us feel welcomed and took care of our every need. The food was on-point and well cooked. Will visit again, not only for the food but for the perfect service we received.
My new favorite restaurant in DFW. I've been to high end restaurants around the country and the world and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the food was phenomenal. Highly recommend
I absolutely loved this restaurant. Views are amazing, the food is to die for and the service, as expected was top notch. This will be the restaurant I will take all my friends/family that visit me to. 10/10
The experience starts with the idea initial messaging stating if you don't show up you'll be paying a $25/person late cancel fee that's your introduction. Via text. Day prior you're reminded of this again. Then comes the obligatory dress like gentlemen but women can wear what they want including a tube top and sneakers we don't care, email. Arrival met with sparking rosé. However the sparkle Had left that wine hours before my arrival. The trip to the 49th floor could have been enhanced by host staff. But was not. Arrival, on 49 resulted in a lot of pointing where one could wait for their reservation. There was no welcome or hey there are great views off to this side or anything. Then came the hard sell for cocktails While one was waiting. But alas order for cocktails was interrupted by table being ready. The happy occasion was a birthday. The waiter came to the table and thanked us for dining their before and for someone else's special occasion. The maitre'D was summoned and they got it wrong a second time. It was Michael's birthday. Not Micahel not Robyn. It was Michael's birthday. The fact no one could get that right was the first thing that set the tone for this dinner. Two print outs later they had the man of the hour's name on a menu. The first and second courses were served together as if we were being rushed through course one and two. The salad was served with the appetizer only one set of plates was given. Appalling to say the least. The pasta course was delivered while some one was in the restroom. They could have held the salad back and put new plates out. Apparently this person couldn't be bothered to bring a second set of plates or allow time between appetizers and salad. So we were rushed. The meatballs were over cooked and burned on the outside. The waitstaff just picked up the dishea and we moved on The salad was for three. It was barely enough for one. The rest of the meal was passable but not outstan
My husband and I went to, Monarch for our 10 year anniversary. We made reservations three weeks ahead of time and arrived about 10 to 15 minutes late and there were no issues at the door. We were greeted with a glass of champagne and staff happily took pictures to help capture our special day. Service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We ordered a steak, the chicken, asparagus, pasta and the meatballs as an appetizer. I had a chocolate martini and he had a glass of champagne. Our overall favorite food was the chicken. I Highly recommend going for a special day or any day you want a delicious meal. There were several other people there, who were casually dressed but overall, I'll give it five stars. We will definitely be back.
I was skeptical about a restaurant with all 5 star reviews... but after dining at Monarch I see why this spot has earned 5 stars from every reviewer. Food, service and ambience all amazing!! Go for a special occasion and you won't regret it!
It was quite busy for a Sunday night. So much so that even with a reservation, we had to wait in the lounge (200mins) to be seated and waited even longer for our food to come to the table. After ordering drinks in the lounge, our table was ready and we had to wait another 10minutes for the young lady that took our order to come back and close our tab. It would have been much more efficient and convenient if they transferred the tab to our table. The music is not fitting for the restaurant. It is too upbeat and left me feeling as if I was in an action movie with Jason Statham somewhere fighting in the bathroom while chaos ensues in the kitchen. Maybe that's why the food took so long and medium steak came out well done. Terrible, horrible, wall paper.
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Each Michelin star is well deserved! Please go - you will NOT be disappointed! The Caesar salad and oyster were delicious. The spicy rigatoni is a must-have! And the bone in filet is incredible. We will definitely be going back!
Not sure why the dress code is such a factor on the restaurant profile and even via text reminder when it clearly wasn't enforced. Saw a bar menu catch itself on fire upon entering the restaurant. Our table was next to a fire exit for some reason and the table next to us was blocking the stairs. The other table next to us was told about specials and we were not. The “table focaccia” appeared to be a country white bread. The crudo was very good. The Brussels were mid. The bolognese was fine, the whole lobster spaghetti was lacking any noticeable flavor. Enjoyed the chocolate cake. Won't be returning.
Everyone was so welcoming! Ari the hostess gave such a friendly greeting/conversation as she walked us to our table. Amanda was running our drinks, she was very kind, fast, and friendly. Our server was amazing as well (forgot her name) but she did such a great job. She was very informative of the menu, attentive, and patient. Unfortunately we had to cut our dinner short, due to an emergency.....But everything was so beautiful 10/10 across the board from the food, drinks, ambiance, and service. The bathrooms also were very clean and smelled good! Which was also a plus (I love a clean restroom lol) We will definitely be returning...I do wish we got a window table but overall everything was amazing and we will for sure be back!
My hubby and I celebrated our V-Day dinner here on Friday! I must say this restaurant is hands down one of the best 5star restaurants in the DFW area!! I've eaten at many upscale restaurants but Monarch is my new Favorite!! From valet to the complimentary wine before you take the elevator to the 49th floor was amazing. The food was delicious10/10!! Only issue we had was once we arrived to be seated I originally called to make reservations and advised the representative that we wanted “window seating “ However, after confirming our reservations we was not aware that the “window seating “ would be an extra charge of $125 each so upon arrival our host seated us at a regular table then made her aware that our reservations are for window seating. She immediately got with the head lead hostess name “Wiame” she then stated oh those seats are $125 each we can only seat you at a regular table. She said it in a really NASTY way as if we couldn't afford it. I then tried to explain to her that we wasn't aware of the additional charge and it wouldn't be a problem for us to pay an additional $125 each “Wiame” then stated well those seats are already taken you can choose from these seats. I wasn't feeling my best at the time due to my allergies. So we agreed to be seated at a regular table. Our waitress “Whitney” came over to get our drink orders I then asked to speak to the manager. The Manager came over and I explained to him what my husband and I had experienced with the head host. He apologized from there our night had gotten much better! He also sent over a complimentary salad which wasn't necessary but very thoughtful. Our waitress was the best!! 10/10 service. Thanks Whitney!! We will most definitely be back! Hopefully our experience with the head host would be better. She was extremely rude for no reason.
If there are specific rules or prices on requests indicated in the notes in Open Table (I.e. requesting a window table) feel free to contact the client that there are extra charges for it. If the anniversary note is received and the client is contacted to confirm the names for the table piece. What would be the difference of notifying them that their request for a window table have extra charges? Not every client lives in Dallas to know the rules. Your staffs guidance was imperative and would had been appreciated. I also suggest to use one system (your own website or OpenTable) to take your reservations so you can capture all your clients requests. Even though we are disappointed we still tip our server graciously. She did treat us well. But you can't take back that this is the worst anniversary we ever had all around the world. Not a way to celebrate our 18th anniversary. We don't regret giving your restaurant a thumbs down.