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Monarch

4.2 (1k reviews)
Ultra High-EndItalian, Steakhouses, Seafood
Open • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Panzanilla salad
Denise H.

Dined here for a special Birthday celebration. We were seated promptly and then no one greeted us tableside for nearly 10 minutes. Once things were finally in place we then waited for a truly long time for our cocktails.. The water service was so sloppy!! The server dripped and dribbled every time at every place setting and didn't seem to care. Our food was good but appetizers and entrees were barely warm. I will say they were very accommodating for our gluten free person and the food was prepared, when possible, with that in mind. Considering that we knew this would be an expensive dinner, I really wish we had taken our business elsewhere. It was not worth the $$$$

Sushi- almost flavorless
Erica K.

Wow, I was so utterly surprised at this restaurant. For spending a total of $1k for three people, I expected sooo much more. I had 9:30pm reservations on the 4th of July for the prefix menu with the booth/window seating ($175 each just for the window seating) only to be sat 20 minutes late. The entire point of the reservation was to watch the start of the fireworks at 9:30pm. When asked for updates, the hostess just shrugged and said they could not do anything about it. No compensation was offered for this either. The saddest part was the food. We requested medium rare filets and received bloody, almost gelatinous rare meat. I'm not opposed to rare, but this was weirdly raw. And the seasoning was just odd. I can honestly say this was the worst fillet I've had in Texas yet. The 2 pros? Obviously the view and an adorable server. But unfortunately, these two could never draw me back to this restaurant again.

Drunk beach colada
Felipe W.

I came here for the views on the 49th floor, not so much the food. Top tier service, gotta love how they are dressed and how hospitable the staff are, A+ to them! I got the whipped ricotta with focaccia - the whipped was real good on the crispy/fluffy texture of the bread. Easily a texture heaven The drunk beach colada was nice and fruity (not balanced but a sweet cocktail nonetheless) The mommas spicy rigatoni alla vodka was creative - guanciale (pig cheek) was superb and made the sauce one of a kind. Somehow the one of a kind didn't do it for me but it was nice The chocolate cake (banana mousse, pb, banana ice cream) was outstanding. I'm not a chocolate person but it wasn't too chocolate-y so I. Would enjoy it. I ate away at the pb crunch mixed with the banana mousse - that was my favorite part.

Strawberry shortcake Mother's Day
John J.

Mother's Day brunch at Monarch. Will have to come back for dinner and check it out. Reserved the window upgraded table. Spectacular views and certainly worth it when you consider how much the brunch is going to cost anyway. Service by Thomas was personable and simply exceptional. It was definitely a nice and relaxing brunch with a fantastic view. My wife started with the Queen Bee cocktail, which she loved! I had some chamomile tea. No teabags here, just fresh leaf. For the fixed menu, there were optional upgrades with each course but your only real choice was for your entrée. We upgraded our starters with the caviar deviled eggs. They were very good and my wife thought these were the best deviled eggs she had ever tasted. The eggs were served with the first course, which was a small charcuterie board and a basket of delicious biscuits and muffins. I can't emphasize how good the biscuits and muffins were. For our entrée, we both had the lobster eggs Benedict. Not much lobster that you could taste (very small chunks) but overall it was delicious and the eggs were perfectly poached. It came with sides of pork, belly, fried potato, and Italian meatballs. My wife raved about the potato. We weren't huge fans of the other two sides though. Dessert was a spectacular strawberry shortcake. Delicious but unfortunately, very filling. Even more unfortunate we couldn't stop ourselves from consuming it. When the bill came, I was a little disappointed to see that they had already included a 20% tip in the bill for a party of two. I was going to tip more, but I hate when the tip is hidden like that. I say hidden because there was still a line for a tip that did not note it was an additional tip. It would have been easy to miss and double tipped. I assume they do that because some people must not be tipping at brunch. I'm just glad I caught it and didn't double up on the tip. I did leave an additional tip because of how well the service went and how great the meal was. Speaking of tipping, I always tip the valet, but I have not encountered where they charge me $13.50 and then want a 20 to 25% tip on top of that to park my car. Yes, I could have pushed the "custom tip" button and not tipped, but that would've been awfully awkward and it wasn't worth it on Mother's Day. Talk about tip fatigue!!The valet tip experience Just left a bad taste at the end of a wonderful brunch at Monarch. Someone should fix all this tip crapola where you can't differentiate any service or service difference. It's a negative reflection on the establishment even if it's a separate company doing the valet.

Svitlana T.

We had a wonderful experience at Monarch! This is truly a luxury restaurant with excellent service, a beautiful atmosphere, and spectacular views of Dallas. The view from the windows is especially stunning at sunset and after dark, when the city lights come on. We celebrated our birthdays here on August 16, and it made the evening feel very special. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and professional, and the entire experience felt elegant from beginning to end. We came to Dallas from Houston, so having the opportunity to enjoy the city from such an incredible viewpoint made our visit even more memorable. We left with wonderful impressions and beautiful memories. Definitely a special place for a celebration or an unforgettable evening in Dallas!

Caroline Z.

I adore Monarch! The vibes and interior are immaculate, the views incredible. The food is always a hit, and I love the spicy rigatoni--it is quite spicy!! Big fan of dinners here

peach dessert
Shav T.

My husband and I booked reservations for my birthday and we had the absolute best time. Our server DAISY was 10/10 she gave us THE ABSOLUTE BEST SERVICE!!! Everything we had was great from the wagyu carpaccio appetizer to our main entrees and family style sides. I can't say enough great things about our experience, I honestly wasn't in the mood to celebrate but I want to thank you so so much Daisy you made my birthday dinner amazing.

Anjali G.

As far as nice places go this is nice. Service is top tier. The wait for the food is a little long but good for enjoying the ambiance. You have to specially REQUEST the seats with view outside. pretty quiet inside.

Green beans, mushrooms, anolini, rigatoni, chicken, branzino
Zerenity W.

I visited Monarch on multiple occasions, but this past weekend was my absolute favorite. The service was immaculate. The attention to detail that we received was incredible. Now let's get into the food my friend got the chicken and I ordered and we had multiple sides as you can see in the pictures. He said his chicken was juicy and flavorful. I enjoyed my Branzino, but it was a little salty, but I believe it was because of the capers. All of our sides were top-tier. The anolini and mushrooms were amazing. I get the pasta all the time so that was to be expected. The meatballs paired with the focaccia with chefs kiss. This is a perfect place for a date night birthday dinner with friends or even a solo pull-up at the bar if you desire.

Filet
Michael C.

Dining here feels like an experience from the moment you walk in. The ambiance is stunning with strong art deco vibes that make the whole space feel glamorous and elevated. The views are incredible if you can snag a window seat, and watching the Dallas skyline while you eat really adds to the whole experience. The music was a little loud at times, but it still fits the high energy atmosphere. Service was stellar from start to finish. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole evening feel seamless. The focaccia to start was excellent. It had great seasoning and just the right amount of salt, but the whipped ricotta served with it was the real highlight. It was so creamy and flavorful that it completely stole the show. The Momma's Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka pasta was absolutely amazing. Honestly, I liked it even more than the version at Carbone. The sauce had the perfect level of spice with a really nice heat that built slowly without overpowering the dish. The filet was also fantastic. Perfectly cooked, tender, and exactly what you hope for from a steak at a place like this. The Brussels sprouts were the only dish that felt a little underwhelming. They were decent, but compared to everything else they just did not stand out. Overall this was an incredible meal with beautiful views, great service, and some truly standout dishes. Definitely a place worth experiencing.

Crudo
Chloe M.

Can I give this place 6 stars? This place is exceptional. On the 49th floor of the National building downtown Dallas with great views overlooking the city. Fine dining with a dress code. No flip flops, jeans, athleisure, ball caps, or t-shirts. Men should wear a collard shirt, nice pants, and dress shoes. Several men were in suits. Several women were in nice dresses and heels. You do not want to show up underdressed. Reservations are recommended. There's the dining room and the lounge (bar area). The lounge serves the full menu but if you're with a group and eating a full dinner go for the dining room. There's a happy hour menu for the lounge which is great if you're looking for small bites and drinks. Everything we ate was spectacular. We focused on pescatarian dishes-oysters, crudo, etc. All pasta is freshly made in house. These aren't large portions. I would not plan on sharing with someone. Our server, Vivian, was phenomenal. Very attentive without being overbearing. She created meaningful conversations and explained menu items. The Sommelier was also very engaging and helpful when we ordered dessert wines (Sauternes, Vin Santo). Beautiful Riedel stemware. Fun tip: the last stall in the ladies room has a big window with a view of the city. Alarming at first but pretty cool. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are downtown Dallas and looking for a luxury meal.

Pool deck
Les G.

49 floors up to see a lot of Dallas. Pretty sweet. You can even look out and down on Reunion Tower. The National Building houses residents and diners. There are separate elevators so the residents are not annoyed with the restaurant traffic. It's vest to valet park, because it is...downtown Dallas. We held reservations for the Monarch's mother's day brunch. They held a meal with minimal breakfast selections for $125 per person. Small muffins, cheeses, and fruit were served first. Then you could select an entree of macaroni and cheese, eggs benedict, filet of sole (do not order this - tough and might have been less than 1 oz). For dessert we had strawberry shortcake. People were nice. The elevator operators were the most informative about the building and the restaurants. I loved the fact that the Monarch opened its doors early so kids could bring their mothers, but i was not impressed with the food quality or taste. The service was OK. The restaurant was over-crowded. The parking was crazy and out of the way - vehicle retrieval was not the same place as drop-off. This place gets some wonderful reviews, so im hoping my visit was less than stellar because it was breakfast and not their normal supper dining.

Dallas skyline with The Omni Hotel to the Southwest from The Monarch Restaurant.

All around great experience. Great view of the southern downtown looking out from the city, 49th floor so a great panoramic view. It included the Flying Horses, Akard ATT, the Omni, the River bridges of 35 and 30, and Reunion Tower. Menu is fantastic. I chose a roasted chicken dish with a Caesar salad. The dressing from scratch was wonderful, reminiscent of my grandmother's New Orleans style of 40 years ago. Regular attention from the staff with very engaging recommendations in the area for activities nearby.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the attentive service, stunning city views, and creative Italian dishes. The robust wine and drinks selection is also praised.

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I have the address. Is the restaurant on the top floor of a building? Can you request and get a window table for two this Saturday night at 7

We're on the 49th floor of the National building. While we try to accommodate window requests through general booking, we have a way for you to guarantee a window table. Window booths can be reserved with a $125 per person food & beverage minimum,… 

How's the dress code? Casual as of collard shirt and Khaki?

Business casual or better. Dress code can be found on their website in the 'About' section. See below:… 

What is the current wine corkage fee? Is corkage allowed at restaurants in the Dallas area?

Hello, we do not provide corkage service at Monarch.

Window reservations are 125 per person does it include the food or is it just only for the seating while the food is separate with tax and gratuity because I'm confused on the website that it states that a window reservation partially includes food?

It’s applied to your dinner. But the $125 is per person. It does not include tax or gratuity.

How much would I spend on a birthday dinner for my wife if it's just us 2 with no drinks since she is pregnant?

Go somewhere else's. The food quality does not align with the cost. Better food at Parigis.

Is the view still good if you don't get a window seat?

Yes, there still some views from other tables near the window that are wonderful.

Is it possible to book a table for Saturday?

If it's not done in advance it's highly unlikely. If you want a window seat it's requires a deposit. I booked my Saturday night dinner about a month in advance.

Do children have a dress code like ? For adults the website says business casual or better.

I wouldn't bring children; that is definitely not the vibe.

Is there soft live music? I.e. Piano music etc.

No piano music. Just a restaurant with people chatting loudly.

Do they accept cash?

Yes they do.

Do I have make an appointment?

At least a month or so in advance .

How much is valet parking?

It is $10.

Do you accept walk in?

I would highly discourage it. The place was full with reservations. You could probably get away with that at Catbird. Monarch does have a bar area and maybe try an extended… 

Any substitutions for meat options if you can't eat pork?

For the Lasagna, it can be made without pork as long as we know 48 hours in advance. Spicy Rigatoni is another option. Thank you!

What kind of meat is the bologenese and lasagna have?

Hello, it is our shortrib (beef and pork) bologenese and meatballs (beef and pork) for the lasagna

Do you offer gluten-free pasta?

Hello Kat, regrettably we do not offer gluten-free pasta. However, we do have gluten-free options on our menu.

Is there a wine list to view anywhere online/is there a good selection of wines?

Hello Michelle, please email info@monarchrestaurants.com for an updated list of our wine menu. We have a great wine selection!

Do they ask for ids for age requirement to dine?

No, They do not. I brought my eight year old.

Is there stairs you take to it?

No - elevator. It's on the 49th floor.

Is there valet?

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4.8(77 reviews)
8.2 mi•Lake Highlands

Might have caught them on an off night? Ambiance, cleanliness, overall "vibe" is still perfect for…read morea date night or dinner with friends. Service is great, no issues there. Food, however, wasn't great, we came multiple times last year and it was fantastic all around, last night?... New risotto appetizer was flavorless 4/10, sauce was outstanding 9/10. Chicken meatballs were 6/10, salty, but sauce again was 8.5/10. Bread with the meatballs was 9/10. Nightly special was 9/10, chicken thigh wrapped chicken leg, amazing sauce and carrots. Special sauce with the nightly special stole the night at 9.5/10 - I'd order a bowl of that and call it a night! Magic Chicken Thighs were 6/10, overly salted and dry - side arugula salad was a salt bomb 2/10. Sweet potatoe purée was 7.5/10. Burger and fries were 7/10, solid and above average. Salmon was 7/10, slightly overcooked. Mac & Cheese was 3/10, below average, dry, almost flavorless - paid $4 for bacon topping and it was dry also. Noodles were dried out and the cheese sauce was at the bottom of the cup, tasted like they scooped in pre-made noodles, added sauce, threw it in the oven and off it went - didn't appear mixed together at the least. Carrots, solid 8/10. Overall, I'd be tempted to give it another try, the ambiance and overall feel is awesome - then hope the food is great again and make it a perfect Friday night spot, but for $275 for the 4 entree's, 2 appetizer's and 2 drinks we got last night? I'd argue it wasn't worth it.

Came during the end of brunch on a Saturday for lunch, had the amazing tater tot's and the rest of…read morewhat we had plus cocktails were delicious! Our server was fantastic and since we had no A/C we decided to make reservations for Sunday brunch, and it was a great experience! We'll be back repeatedly!

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1845 Taste Texas

1845 Taste Texas

4.5(727 reviews)
21.2 mi
•$$$

1845 is one of the best steakhouses in Dallas for a casual steak, and some amazing sides…read more The steaks are always cooked properly, and the cheesy potatoes are always perfect. Solid service and good drinks. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting a nice dinner.

Came here for our first visit for my sons 30th birthday and I don't know that we will be back. As…read moremuch as we LOVE Marty Bs - we have not had such luck with Rustico and now 1845. I will say we atleast liked the atmosphere and ambiance better at 1845 than we did at Rustico. But it was more of the same- incredibly overpriced BLAND food. Not at all worth the price you're paying, severely lacking in flavor, and takes waaaaay Too long to be delivered to your table after ordering. We started with the Texas Trio and we did enjoy that. It is kind of hard to mess up queso, salsa and pimento cheese- however we did say that was one thing we would eat again and was worth its value. My husband and other son bothe ordered cheeseburgers at $22 a pop and both said the burger they get at local pint was a million times better and a lil cheaper. I got the smothered chicken and It was very disappointing! The chicken was so bland it was like a notch above school cafeteria food (seriously) I swapped the rice for mashed potatoes and they were good (not great but good) and the Brussels sprouts which were really tasty but VERY small Portion for price. I've eaten at incredibly high end steak places that charge the same For a side of sprouts and give you more than double what I got tonight at 1845. The birthday boy got a strip steak and potatoes and he gave each of us a bite. $49 for this steak- a good size- but NO FLAVOR at all. Last but certainly not least- our server was nice enough and attentive HOWEVER he had on the Meta glasses that record people and that made our entire table very uncomfortable. My son said he had seen tik tok accounts where waiters record their patrons and post it! (Not saying he was but it definitely changed the atmosphere of our dinner) He also seemed notably disappointed and different after we didn't order the $49 appetizer and no alcohol. Visible mood shift but he did remain professional. All in all, we are baffled by the good reviews. And very very surprised at the quality of product and price point considering Marty Bs coffee has AMAZING food quality and pricing and so does the restaurant, just doesn't seem to be translating to the other establishments. :-(

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Drake's - Chocolate cake

Drake's

4.0(807 reviews)
5.0 mi•Bluffview
•$$$

Visited Drake's Hollywood back in 2021 and the food clearly left an impression because I still…read moreremember it. The crab claws were TO DIE FOR, but that 24 Layer Cake, JoJo's Strawberry stole the show. I said it then and I'll stand on it now: that cake was the best thing I ate in 2021. Great food, sexy vibe, great ambiance. Definitely due for another visit. Palate don't lie. ‍

I came to Dallas for the Cowboys Vs. Commanders game and Drake's came highly recommended. I made…read morereservations for Friday night at 7pm. We arrived and were promptly seated. The dress code is STRICTLY enforced. We witnessed someone turned away so if your a male, pay close attention. This place is definitely date night atmosphere. Dimly lit, red curtains, upscale atmosphere. Our waiter was nice and attentive. He made good recommendations and we took him up on a few. I ordered the Pasta Zaza with Italian sausage along with the lobster Mac & Cheese. My wife ordered the Pesto rigatoni. The food came in about 30 minutes. The pasta zaza with sausage was DELICIOUS!! The Italian meat is an absolute MUST! Super flavorful the sausage was. The spicy sauce isn't that spicy either. I also had the Lobster Mac & Cheese. This is not your typical Mac and cheese. More like shells with cheese. The lobster though is plentiful and good. The Mac and cheese was almost the same size and the pasta Zaza. I wished the Zaza was a larger portion but it was still good. Overall Drake's is a great time. I loved my time there and I'd happily return the next time I'm in the Dallas area. Great service, good food, nice atmosphere. They do have bar area with TVs if you're looking to catch some sports.

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