Monarch Restaurant
1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas
(214) 945-2222
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šÆ recomendado un servicio, excelente la comida deliciosa, un trato excelente
We did a birthday dinner at Monarch. Everything from start to finish was phenomenal. Every dish, every drink, our server, the manager, all fantastic.
An evening at Monarch is a reminder that hospitality is an art form when done properly. We began the night inconveniently stuck in the elevator, the kind of hiccup that could easily sour the mood. Instead, the staff handled it with effortless grace. Complimentary champagne appeared, warm apologies were offered, and part of our check was comped without hesitation. It wasn't just the gesture; it was the poise and sincerity behind it. From there, the night unfolded beautifully. The ambience is refined without feeling stuffy, service attentive without hovering, and the food delivered across the board: perfectly cooked filet, a classic Caesar, rich rigatoni alla vodka, standout Brussels sprouts, and a bottle of wine that tied everything together. Luxury isn't defined by aesthetics or skyline views. It's defined by how a place takes care of you when things don't go perfectly. Monarch understands this. We left feeling valued, impressed, and already planning our return.
Monarch is hands down one of the best dining experiences in Dallas.
The ambiance is stunningāelegant, warm, and perfect for a special night out.
The service was attentive and every dish we tried was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The pastas were exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for an awesome atmosphere to celebrate a big milestone, this is it. Celebrated my wifeās birthday here recently and was blown away by the decor and the skyline views. The food was solid and well-prepared. Itās a high-energy, beautiful space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing time, the food was delicious and Chad was very kind and led us fully thru the experience making it easy, amazing service overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, great service, amazing views and guy Ed who helped us with wine choices was great and very knowledgeable. He made us feel like VIP! Will be back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had dinner at Monarch in Dallas, and overall, it was a decent experience. The absolute highlights were the stunning views and the vibrant, lively atmosphere inside. It really feels like a special spot to spend an evening. Our waitress, Joi G, was wonderful, attentive and friendly, which definitely added to the experience.
On the flip side, the food was just okay. I had the King Salmon with asparagus and whipped potatoes out of those, the asparagus was the best part. The potatoes were fine, but the salmon, which was cooked medium well, lacked the flavor I was hoping for. We also tried the rigatoni alla vodka, which was just okay, nothing particularly memorable. In summary,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
My wife and I went here for her birthday. Although I was pretty excited to try this restaurant, but after tonight I doubt we will go back. Donāt get me wrong the food is worth it and I donāt think itās over priced. I will even say the that the servers here are top notch. The things that bothered me was after we arrived and learned that monarch has window seating, I spoke with the hostess who said they could change my reservation to accommodate, however initially was unsure how long the wait would be. Eventually we were told that it would be approximately one hour due to all the tables already being occupied with guest who had just begun ordering. My wife and I was like ok we will do a regular table. Well, after walking through the restaurant, I counted 4 booths that were unoccupied. Two of window booths remained unoccupied from before we were seated until after we left.
Now on to my biggest issue, when looking at the drink menu do not expect the price shown to be the same price as whatās on your receipt. I ordered a bourbon that was approximately $40 per the menu, paid $118+.
When asked about it the server basically shrugged and was like welllllll. It was my wifeās birthday and no way was going to make it a big deal. But figured I could write a review and at least make attempt to notify future patrons of monarch to stay cognizant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Hosted a Birthday Dinner party in the Chandelier room and itās was outstanding! Casey flawlessly organized this event - no detail left out. Food was incredible &
the management team made everything even more special ! Thank You Chef ! Casey ! Nick ! We will celebrate again with you all šš«š
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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One of the best steaks I've ever had. Service was top notch and view was elite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice restaurant. Good service and nice views from the bar. Food was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THE PLACE TO PROPOSE!!!
My fiancƩe and I are absolutely blown away by the night we just had! First off, amazing staff. Everybody seemed knowledgeable on the menu, our server, Thomas, went above and beyond tonight, and the food was amazing!!!
We had the course meal for dinner. Everything was delicious. My fiancĆ©eās favorite course was the tuna carpaccio and mine was⦠hard to say but I think Iāll go with the Foie Gras. Huge shoutout to the chef, amazing course meal that you put together sir.
As for the atmosphere? 10/10. Great intimate lighting, beautiful view, and 10/10 with making sure my proposal was a success! The manager even showed us around a little after our dinner and gave us a wonderful, celebratory espresso martini!
Definitely will be coming back, and like I mentioned earlier this is definitely the spot to propose. The only downside of the night was that I spent too much on the ring and didnāt get to tip my man Thomas what he deserved. Iāll be back in March though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I did not get the opportunity to try the food because I was refused service due to my outfit. I was wearing a business casual attire, nice sweater, jeans, and dress shoes. I was told that the restaurant requires collared shirts.
The staff offered me a jacket to wear over my sweater, which I declined. I prefer to dine in my own clothing, especially when I am already dressed appropriately for a business casual environment. I then said I would prefer to leave, to which the manager responded, āIf thatās how you feel, you can leave.ā
This interaction was disappointing, especially on a Wednesday night when the restaurant was nearly empty. The attitude and lack of flexibility were unnecessary and unwelcoming. Refusing service over a sweater, despite being well dressed, felt unreasonable and handled poorly.
Unfortunately, because of how this situation was managed, I cannot comment on the food. First impressions matter, and this experience left a very negative one.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This was my first time at the Monarch, I now understand why it is highly recommended.
The calamari and meatballs appetizers were delicious! As you can tell from the pictures, they were delivered to that table with such great presentation.
I am very particular with veal and they nailed this dish. The veal was thin and cooked just right. Accompanying this with mushrooms was awesome.
The atmosphere was energetic, yet comfortable.
I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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