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    Monarch & Lion

    4.1 (278 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Nikhita T.

    My friend and I tried this place on a weekday, and luckily we were able to get a reservation for almost 10 people. It's a great spot if you're going out with a big group. I really liked their menu, especially the fusion dishes. We ordered quite a few items.Paneer tikka masala, 100-layer potato, mango salad, paneer tacos, black lentil dal, and a couple of naans. Overall, I enjoyed almost everything except the paneer tacos. The highlights for me were the chilli cheese naan and the 100-layer potato, both were really delicious. We also ordered a few drinks, which were nice. Omg, the desserts were soo good. I forgot the name but it was a chocolate date slice. It was mouthwatering and extremely good. Must try... Overall, it's a good place to try unique fusion food, and they do a great job accommodating larger groups.

    Franke H.

    I went for happy hour and food wax delish and I time ... the bartender was great and treated everyone with respect

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    Ananya M.

    Food was so good!! Got the chicken tikka masala extra spicy which was needed for sure, still wasn't spicy. The fish and chips are the best fish and chips I've had in awhile. I will definitely be coming back to try the paneer and mango salad and the lamb keema Sheppard pie. The vibes are very sleep and cool, would be great for happy hour. Our server was also super nice. Also the toffee sticky cake is a must!! It was incredible!!!

    1000 Layer Potatoes
    Sheena B.

    Went in for a snack and was seated in very cushy high back chairs. The place had a sophisticated vibe and nice music. Waiters were really nice. Had these 1000 layer potatoes and pretzels sticks with cheese. So hungry ate up the pretzels too quickly for pictures. Cheese came in a mini skillet that kept it warm. Potato's were stacked cubes with a really good sauce. Both went in our bellies fast since we were so hungry. Food was very delicious.

    Mayuri A.

    We were a big party at Monarch and Lion and the server was able to accommodate us well. They have great fusion dishes and we were excited to try them all. We got the 1000 layer potatoes, chili cheese naan, paneer and mango salad, steak frites, truffle mushroom pie, paneer tikka masala, charcoal grilled garlic naan, paneer tacos, black lentil daal and the date sticky toffee cake. Yes, we went all out! I honestly loved some of the dishes and the others were a miss for me. The 1000 layer potatoes, chili cheese naan, paneer and mango salad and date sticky toffee cake were insanely delicious. The paneer tacos, truffle mushroom pie and the black lentil daal were a miss for me. The cocktails were great and we tried a bunch of them! The ambience is very chic and moody, which I loved. Will definitely be back for my favorites!

    Gave us plastic while others got real glasses
    Natasha B.

    I cannot begin to describe how horrible this experience was. Went here on st pattys weekend for dinner for a friend. It was pretty busy an hectic but as the night went on, it got calmer and more quaint/elegant. The waiter we had, who apparently is also the supervisor was EXTREMELY rude, condescending, passive aggressive. He seemed young, name was victor (atleast that's what he told us). He didn't check on his and other staff had to pick up his slack and he reeked of weed. I plan on calling management about him because it really ruined our experience. Will not be back

    mushroom Shephard's pie
    Aimee B.

    Came in after just arriving in Chicago and was hungry. There was a large group of us and they were able to get us seated right away. There was a good selection of food to chose from and everyone was able to find something. I chose the mushroom Shephard's pie. It was delicious, full of mushrooms, light puffed pastry, and super hot. One of the kids had plain wings and the order was so large she could not finish them. The other kid had the calamari - which she thought was delicious. The decor was clean, warm and inviting. They have various size tables to accommodate different size parties. There are a few TVs as well to watch any events happening.

    1000 Layer Potatoes
    Yining D.

    If I ever miss British food, I'll definitely make a stop at Monarch and Lion. The entrees here are super well made! I'll definitely have to come back to try the Sunday roast. My husband and I shared the 1000 layer potatoes, which were perfectly fried and went well with the cheesy truffle sauce. For entrees, my husband got the Prime rib sandwich which came with a large serving of fries and the au jus went perfectly with the crispy bread of the sandwich. I got the lamb shepherd's pie, which was spicy, flavorful and so savory. Definitely Indian fusion comfort food. We didn't try the desserts, but we'll definitely have to be back to try the sticky toffee cake. The restaurant was beautiful! Super high walls, lovely dish ware and tasteful decorations. This is definitely a great spot to get a drink with a friend and catch up. We came on a Wednesday and it wasn't too crowded. Our water was refilled pretty frequently, but I do wish the server had come around more frequently to check on us. We had to flag him down to get the check. Monarch and Lion is also on the InKind app so you can use it to pay for your check and get cash back. Definitely a jewel in Chicago!

    Chili Cheese Naan
    Rupali K.

    Big space inside with bar tables. Service was slow even with less crowd. Veg food review out of 5 Kingston mocktail - 2 - drinks spills out of glass and was at room temperature. Not the drink feeling Old fashion - 4 1000 layers of potato - 5 - tasty with right level of cheese sauce Mushroom pot pie - 1 - too much cheese, hard to find any mushroom. They did remove from our bill which was kind gesture Chilling cheese kulcha - 3.5 - not same flavor as Roop sister restaurant Black daal - 3.5 Charred garlic Naan- 4

    Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding
    Ash M.

    Fantastic food! It's is high quality UK pub food. Fish and chips was among the best I've had and chicken tikka masala was flavorful and so was the naan. Server was great and very friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic too with vintage UK pub vibes!

    Ozzie T.

    Our party of 10 had a great time at Monarch & Lion. We stopped by for a late lunch to catch up with a friend who recently got engaged. The ambience is cozy with the fireplace and holiday decorations. I loved that the plates are unique bone china. They have great cocktail list. Here's what we tried : black & red Bloody Mary (with Guinness!!), pornstar martini (comes with a prosecco chaser), old fashioned, Kensington gardens, naughty bird and bottomless mimosas! I ordered the nachos and the chicken tikka masala. Both gluten free. Very good for pub food. Also, our server said that the meat is halal, good to know! For dessert, our friends tried the sticky cake and loved it. Our server was very attentive. Overall we had a great experience here!

    Burger, fantastic!
    Patrick S.

    We were greeted warmly & immediately upon our arrival by Travis who steered us to a great table by the fireplace. The lunch special is reasonably priced at $18 and portions large enough to be shared, especially the club sandwich which was especially generous (and tasty!). The food quality and presentation is excellent. The fries are very flavorful. I would, however, forgo the brisket burger utterly as it is served w a lot of coleslaw-like dressing that, combined with the soft bun, caused it to look messy and make it hard to eat. Especially compared to the club sandwich with its crisp toast & minimal dressing. On the upside, Chef cooked it to a perfect medium rare. For overall ambiance, service, variety, and food taste, the Monarch is simply a not miss! Thank you everyone! Appreciatively, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

    Honey Sriracha wings
    Ken A.

    Stopped in for some drinks and apps on a Wednesday evening. Fairly eclectic menu to match the decor of the space. Service was friendly, if not, a bit sporadic, but the food and drinks were all on point. I had a Maple Old Fashioned and my wife had the Naughty Bird as we ventured through our shared plates. The wings were perfectly crispy and juicy, scotch egg well prepared, and the chili cheese naan was soft, chewy and delicious when dipped into the accompanying chutney sauce. There was a 4% restaurant surcharge automatically added to the bill, so we adjusted our tip accordingly.

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    Service was a bit slow but staff is friendly! Food was also good. The restaurant has a dark, cozy atmosphere, it is very romantic!

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    Food was mid. Service was poor. Music playing terrible. Pricey! Don't know how they stay in business.

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    A hidden gem in downtown Chicago wonderful brunch on the weekends open menu after two on the weekends

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    Ask the Community - Monarch & Lion

    Is their meat halal?

    I am not too sure but if I was to take a guess, it probably won't be halal.

    When are you opening?

    Est June 28th 2023

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