Celebrated our 1 year anniversary dinner 49 floors up and it was the most perfect night! The ambiance was amazing and my boyfriend got me the custom menu as a keepsake. So many waiters were sweet and congratulating us on our special night as they would serve us food and drinks. The service was impeccable and our waiter gave us many great recommendations. I loved every course and I will definitely return! read more

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This place, decor and vibe is really nice! I loved the complimentary champagne on arrival before reaching upstairs. The view from the 49th floor is great!! This is definitely a nice spot for happy hour, special occasions, date night or enjoying a nice dinner treat. I will say the drinks here are very enjoyable but the food not so much. I throughly enjoyed my appetizers I ordered which were the meatballs and mashed potatoes. The potatoes were velvety and creamy! However my entree was left to be desired. I ordered the rigatoni with vodka and it lacked seasoning and had burnt garlic or whatever garnish was sprinkled throughout the dish. The staff operating the elevators were incredibly nice! read more

The Monarch Dallas beats all other dining experiences I have ever had. Not only was the food amazing, the service and environment was too! Even the bread brought out at the beginning was delicious. I can not wait to get the crudo again, specifically the tuna was incredible. I tried the passionfruit mocktail, it was sweet, sour, and super tasty. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We made a reservation for a regular table but ended up getting a window seat. For the amount of food we got, the price was around $65 a person and we left full. I can not wait to go back!! read more

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Amazing espresso martinis, gorgeous views of Dallas, delicious food. Monarch never disappoints! We've gone several times, the chicken, steak, fish, it's all been stellar. The chocolate cake is phenomenal as well. read more

Monarch - Incredible views - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Some dishes impressed, others disappointed. Hit or miss. I wanted to love this place, but inconsistencies held it back. One dish was flavorful, another bland. read more

Ambiance was very nice. Make a reservation here for my birthday and yet they forgot my birthday menu /: service was great but food on the other hand... the lobster spaghetti was terrible. It was what i was most excited about but the lobster was tiny, noddles were dry and there was little to no sauce. The vodka was better but the bolognese was the best! I recommend that if you go. read more

Monarch - Lobster spaghetti 0/10 - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Fantastic place. Excellent service and great views My daughter loved the focaccia. Was a bit buttery for me but ok. Loved the olives. Ceasar salad was really fantastic w homemade croutons. Slightly too much dressing for my taste. I had one cocktail the southern belle which was fantastic and not too sweet. Star of show was the whole roasted fish. Perfectly Cooked. Crispy. 3 could split although 2 of us polished it off. Green beans were recommend by T-Rob our excellent waiter and we loved them. t rob did a great job walking us thru menu and making sure we ordered the perfect amount built around the fish. Pacio y pepe was okay. Pasta good but was missing maybe some black pepper and was not hot. Pineapple cake was so good! Crispy covered w cooked pineapple and just a little ice cream. Not too sweet perfect way to finish meal. Can't wait to come back. read more

Monarch - Pineapple cake - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This is a perfect date night spot/celebration spot. MAKE. A. RESERVATION! Pay the $150 hold to get you a window view! (For parties of 6 or less) Talk about dandy and feeling like a celeb. Hop out the valet parking and be greeted by a glass of sparking white wine as you walk to the elevators and ride up 49 flights of stairs. Inside you'll be greeted by another host/hostess who will check you in and get you situated. If you are early, the bar is a great place to grab a drink and a view. The complimentary bread had a crispy crust and super soft inside. The meatballs as the appetizer was out of this world! Order it. The shrimp and crab lasted two seconds at our table and left everyone wanting more Spicy rigatoni will forever be my go to order. It had the perfect spice to it. Noodles were cooked to perfection and sauce was sooooo good. Husband had the crusted veal and said it was the best he's ever had. Our waitress was a delight and the service was 5 star. We will be back read more

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Is it expensive? YES! But totally worth it! This is where you bring people to have a VERY exceptional experience! The food is out of this world. You will dream about it for months after. The wine list is fantastic and vast. THe decor and ambience are out of this world! They even gave us a glass of wine downstairs in the lobby while we waited for the last of our party to arrive. 5 stars ALL DAY!!!!!! This is one of the ALL TIME great restaurants. read more

We finally got to Monarch. I originally had on a light summer dress, which maybe would have been fine, but I'm glad I changed into more of an evening dress. The place is gorgeous with great views. The inside reminds me a lot of Bullion. Apparently to get a window seat, yiu have to put a deposit down, which I thought I did. Oh well. It was still a pretty view. The place was packed in a Thursday night. It is truly a Dallas scene. It too a while for our server to come by and to finally get our wine. They want you to order everything a tince and they pace it out. The server was very nice and professional. The wine list is very overpriced but at least they are served properly. We ordered several dishes and shared. Of note, I really liked the meatballs and the carpaccio was some of the best I've had (we almost didn't order it because I've never been wowed by the flavors of it... But so glad we did). The spicy rigatoni was the star, along with their truffle mashed potatoes. We didn't love the fritto misto. We weren't a huge fan of the desserts either. There were definitely dirty dishes left on our table for awhile. It was hit or miss with service. Sometimes it was super attentive and then sometimes it seems like we were in our own. It's a nice place. I would go back to have some pasta and meatballs with a glass of wine, along with some people watching. I don't know if I'd go for the whole dinner experience again for awhile. We shall see. read more

Came back again to celebrate our friends anniversary and they loved it! We got some cocktails to start off and I got the pinky ring which was delicious since it wasn't too sweet. I got the shrimp scampi ravioli this time and it was delicious. My husband ordered the Texas Wagyu Striploin and it literally melted in your mouth. Our friends got the lobster spaghetti and the halibut, they loved it! We had dessert this time and it did not disappoint. We had the toffee cake pudding and the tiramisu. So goood! Didn't get a picture since we ate it so fast. Ambience, food and service 10/10. read more

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Great ambiance with stunning views and friendly staff ready to cater your experience. The food is delicious, we had beef tartar for the first time and it was immaculate. Our waitress mixed it table side for us. It was my birthday so they even surprises me with my name printed on their menu. Great spot for a very nice dinner, private event, or even to socialize at the bar. Reservation highly recommended read more

So I've returned. Paid the window deposit to sit by the window and everything. Still loved it! This particular night they featured a crab lasagna and man, IT WAS BOMB! I wish I knew when they were serving it again, cause I'd make sure I'd have a reservation that day! I can't wait to go back. read more

This restaurant is nice. Not the best in Dallas. The food is decent and the views are amazing. The servers name is as Kasey B she was not good at all. She had a bad attitude and was really jittery. Her attitude was really bad since we sat down. The water server and the gentleman that brought out the appetizer was very nice and kind. I wish they were our servers. Monarch really needs to retrain there waiters and waitresses. The desserts are ok. I give 4 stars only for views. I would definitely not come back again. I think for the photos it is decent to come here. Overall, I felt a lot of racism. Expect to get 5 star service if your white. I dropped half a grand here and they treated us poorly compared to others. A lot of really rude staff and customers. I would come here for views. Enjoy ! read more

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We had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary at Monarch. Definitely recommend making a reservation. We valeted our vehicle which was super easy and only $10. When we walked in, we were greeted while checking in + given complimentary champagne to bring on the elevator ride up to the restaurant. Make note, the restaurant is inside the Thompson Hotel. We were a little early so we enjoyed the bar & lounge, ordering a cocktail. I had the Love Triangle and it was dangerously delicious. Once seated, we received a special menu saying "Happy Anniversary". You can customize this when confirming your reservation online. They even texted me asking what year we were celebrating to include. Such a wonderful keepsake! The food was wonderful & overall was very happy with it. The restaurant is on the nosier side but it's a fun, upbeat ambiance. The view is also incredible and truly the number one reason for checking this dining spot out. Hope to return soon whether it's for dinner for a fun happy hour! read more

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I understand the hype of this place and if you're in Dallas, you MUST try this place out! Excellent service from our captain, who provided us with detailed knowledge for the evening. She explained everything so well and gave wonderful recommendations. We ordered dishes to eat family style and we were fully satisfied by the end of the meal. The beef carpaccio was so so good and one of my favorites. Definitely a place to come to celebrate. The views are also AMAZING! Ladies, please go into the third stall in the bathroom and thank me later. The champagne for the ride up in the elevator was such a fun touch. Can't wait to come back to try the other dishes. read more

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Giving this place 4 stars because the location, ambiance, and service were excellent. The food on the other hand was just okay in our opinion. I came with 2 other ladies and we ordered the calamari, meatballs, prawns, lobster spaghetti, filet, mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, ravioli, spinach, and drinks; which we all shared. The lobster spaghetti was VERY bland in our opinion, while everything else was just okay. Really the highlight of the meal was the drinks and mashed potatoes lol however we still recommend coming for the experience; as it was still a great evening. read more

Monarch - Lobster spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Located on the 49th floor. We reserved window seating which you must prepay $125/pp which goes towards your bill. You can easily spend $125 per adult. For my moms 70th birthday it's worth it. You're greeted at elevators with complimentary champagne. They do special menus for special occasions. The views were amazing! The food was quality and great tasting. There wasn't a single thing that we did not like or eat. Drinks are great as well. Service was extremely fast and fantastic! Overall, we loved it! read more

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Excellent service and excellent food with an amazing view to boot. Upon entering you're greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne then escorted over to the elevator where to take the ride up to the restaurant. Everything was delicious and spot on excellent service. This was not my first experience and certainly won't be my last. read more

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Perched on top of The Thompson hotel, the view is of downtown Dallas is fabulous and I would put this as my top steakhouse experience. Served was attentive and knowledgeable. We ate family style as a party of 6 and tried a number of dishes. Prawns and wagyu carpaccio starters let us know up front we were in for a special meal. Amazing caesar salad topped with a perfectly soft boiled egg was a crowd fav. For pastas: the oxtail cappelletti was great, king crab risotto was good but wouldn't order again. When I hear king crab I'm expecting a gorgeous piece of crabmeat atop a bed of risotto- there were pieces in there but not much. The absolute star of the show was the porterhouse. Melt in your mouth. I don't think I'll come to Dallas without eating here ever again. 10/10. read more

Monarch - Bistecca alla fiorentina porterhouse - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Absolutely amazing service!! Request Justin and Bryan, they are absolutely amazing! We had such a wonderful time celebrating at Monarch for my husband's new job. Would definitely recommend this place and getting there early to experience the wonderful views of the bar and taking in the amazing restaurant! read more

Monarch - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I didn't think I would be so impressed my this place, but I have to give my applause to the chef. Nothing here is groundbreaking or unfamiliar, but everything is executed with high attention to taste! Make sure you book a reservation a month in advance, unless you want to eat late that night. Atmosphere wise, this place comes off a little stuffy, but still with plenty of new age flair with the diverse range of diners and the music choice. White table clothes and servers in fancy suits are quite blasé to me, but considering the price, I guess people do want to feel as rich as possible? The window seats are highly coveted, while also costing a pretty penny. If youre lucky, they'll seat you close to one. Depending on the time of the year, youll be graced with a lovely sunset radiating across downtown. Our waiter did his job, while not feeling overwhelming or aloof. Drinks were refilled and courses came at a reasonable pace. We ended up going with the Royale prix fixe, since we didn't want to think much about what to order. I think its worth getting, especially when they include lobster among the course. They have a decent liquor menu that will appeal to anyone's taste. They had a huge wine list that could care less about, but for someone else they seem to have a phonebook worth of inventory. The Wagyu Carpaccio, Crudo Flight, and Oysters are not an exposition in the chefs skills but rather his amazing access to fresh meats. All of them were a lovely primer for what was to come. Simple in their presentation, yet comforting in their immediate familiarity and rawness. The carpaccio is paired well with the shavings of truffle and dots of creme fraiche. The Caviar Service was pure heaven. Ive had caviar service many of times, but this felt like a pampering at the day spa. Every fixing you could add to the belini felt like the essence in it's fullest form. When there was shaved hard boiled egg, it tasted like the purest, flavorful egg imaginable. Eat these slow and truly savor the majesty these hold within them. Bread Service I believe changes from time to time, but this night was a focaccia. It was elevated with that whipped butter that they served that had me reaching for more. King Crab with Lobster Sauce and oversized elbow macaroni looking pasta. This was quite the spoon scooper! The approach here was slam as much shellfish taste amongst some house made pasta. This was hard to eat slow because each bite kept pulling me in! They make you work for the king crab claw meat, but every bite feels like a reward. The Wagyu Strip with au jus and truffles , asparagus and garlic mash felt like an abyss of deep flavor. Relying primarily on the au jus and truffles, this dish explodes with umami, weighing me down in an ocean tide that's dark and beefy. I would be curious to see if ribeyes would have been used before the pandemic, but then again, I wouldn't want to pay an additional hundred just for something currently pricey and scarce like ribeye. The desserts were Tiramisu Parfait and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Coconut Ice Cream. Not amazing, but definitely satisfying. The tiramisu was super creamy and had a nice espresso flavor. The toffee pudding was dark and deep in its flavor, while never ending up being too strong. read more

Recommend Great view of downtown Dallas and fantastic food. Everything we had was tasty. My husband and I were in town and decided to try this restaurant out based on the reviews. We were definitely satisfied. We shared the chilled crudo, house made spicy rigatoni pasta, bistecca fiorentina, charred asparagus and a chocolate souffle for dessert. We both felt like that was just the right amount of food for us both. For sure, I would order it all again. But, of course, if we ever go again we would love to try new items. Great ambiance, service, view and food read more

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Me and my husband came here for dinner. We loved the food, drinks and view! Can't wait to visit here again. Service was amazing.

Work brought me to Dallas on my birthday, but that didn't stop me from celebrating with a nice dinner for 1. You will take the elevator up to the 49th floor, while you sip on the champagne that was poured for you right when you walked in the lobby. I got a table right next to the window to take in all of the beautiful views of the downtown Dallas skyline. Watch the sun set as you enjoy the most delicious complimentary bread, a complimentary birthday drink, only to move onto the most delicious selection of apps and main course options. Many of their appetizers and sides are family style, so it's so nice that the staff is so helpful in navigating the menu when you're solo. The staff was just amazing, so many of them stopped by to wish me a Happy Birthday and check in. They treat you like royalty. So much stunning decor & beautiful views at this restaurant. . read more

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Everything was so good! Cannot wait to go back. Romantic, beautiful views (ask for a table by the window!), drinks were unique and all so yummy, we loved everything we ordered. Service was fantastic too. read more

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Came here with a group of co-workers and although the drinks and the views of the restaurant were both great for special occasion, the food I was a bit disappointed by. Overall everything was a bit too salty and there wasn't one dish that I felt absolutely in love with. read more

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I genuinely feel like I might need to go back and adjust every 5 star review I ever left down to 4 so that this 5 stars feels accurate. Make it 5.5 stars please! Monarch just eased it's way into my #1 in Dallas. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience. First, check in on the ground floor and grab a glass of bubbly for your elevator ride to the 49th floor (side note:GO NINERS!). Take in the panoramic city views as you make your way to your table, it's truly breathtaking. Our server was excellent. She was so helpful in describing dishes and making recommendations. I meant to note her name so I could leave some praise, but I will update later. Now to my favorite part of any date night...cocktails! The cocktail menu is wonderful, and it changes seasonally! I got The Duchess (3 of them actually), a fruity, citrusy, and beautifully presented vodka based drink. Lovely. The house made focaccia is served with whipped ricotta + honey, soppressata, and olives. The ricotta is SO GOOD! To start we had the crudo, the salmon was the best by far. The saltiness of the capers and the light acidity of the lemon vinaigrette were such a perfect combo. We had the spicy rigatoni alla vodka as a mid course. I loved that it was actually spicy. A lot of times things are labeled "spicy" but cater to a mild palate and this had a good kick! Now for the main courses. Everything is cooked in a wood fire oven so you get an amazing smoky infusion in ever dish. I had the off menu lamb chops, and they were well seasoned, cooked perfectly, and really tender. Also tried the dry aged ribeye which took the prize for best steak I've had in Dallas ever. The crust was incredible. Perfectly seared, seasoned incredibly, cooked the PERFECT medium rare, tender, well-marbled but not excessively fatty. Every bite was bliss. For sides I tried the braised Tuscan greens and whipped potatoes. They were good, but the other dishes were so outstanding I actually didn't even eat much. For dessert I ordered the chocolate soufflé, and it was a very nice finish. Would've been delicious with an espresso martini, but I'd already overdone it on the cocktails for the evening. The table next to us had the comte crusted filet and the lobster spaghetti and we are trying those next time. We already made reservations to go back! read more

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Favorite anniversary and special occasion spot! Please try the fried octopus if you know what's good for you!

We celebrated our anniversary at Monarch and were absolutely blown away by several things. First, the attention to detail. You are greeted by the hostess in the lobby and are offered champagne for the elevator ride up. Once we arrived to the 49th floor, the ladies were welcoming and congratulated us on our anniversary. They offered to check my coat and showed us to our table. There is subdued lighting, and if you have a table by the window you have a fantastic view of Dallas. I was surprised to see several children at dinner, so it seems to be family-friendly to some point. I'm not sure how strict they are regarding the dress code but everyone was dressed accordingly. Our server Vaughn (sp?) was amazing! He, along with all of the staff we encountered, was supremely well versed in the menu (and even if he wasn't we would have never known). There was a personalized menu on our table and they brought over a candelabra for a romantic ambiance. The sommelier was kind enough to offer several suggestions and we loved the French pinot selected. We decided to go with the Royale which is several bites of the best they have to offer and WOW - what an experience! From start to finish we were constantly surprised by the flavors and Vaughn explained every element of each dish. The standouts were the lump crab pasta which was flambeed table side, the truffle potatoes and the toffee cake for dessert. It was a great way to taste a little bit of everything on and off the menu. The only miss for my husband was the bone marrow, but I enjoyed it. We had a wonderful time and it was such a special meal to remember our 6th anniversary. We will be back! read more

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Regrettably our experience started off very poor as a result of an unfriendly and discriminatory bouncer. His presence alone was overbearing, uncomfortable, and unwelcoming. I felt like I was at a club in a rough area. I was a guest staying at The Thompson which the restaurant is located in and was celebrating my birthday. I confirmed with the front desk of the hotel as well as the hostess the dress code. I confirmed men's sandals (Birkenstocks) were allowed but went up to change my other attire to abide by the dress code (for men, collared shirt, no athletic shirts/shorts/sweatpants). For women, practically no dress code. I came back down and was accosted by the bouncer saying I was not allowed up, but my mother who was wearing sandals, was. This clearly made no sense and was contracted by what 2 other employees said. I requested to speak with a manager. That's where everything turned around for a 5 star experience. I was met by Maitre D, Case who was extremely friendly and apologetic for the situation. Case went above and beyond to personally escort me up to the restaurant and offer us a round of drinks while we waited for an upgraded window table to become available. We were walked to the table and offered a very thorough run down and his suggestions on the menu. A short while later he returned and presented me with a personalized birthday menu. He routinely checked up on us to ensure we were enjoying everything. Our server Rachel was just as pleasant. She was very attentive and caring. She even took the time to write a detailed list of recommendations for things to do in the city since we were from out of town. I cannot say enough good things about the service once we got to the restaurant and the lengths they went through to recover us from our initial experience. As for the food, everything we had was fabulous. I ordered the Halibut, mom ordered Shrimp Scampi Ravioli, and we shared the asparagus, truffle mashed potatoes, and king crab leg. The crab leg was a bit overpriced in our opinion and came to us as a shock when we saw the $75 price on our bill. However it was still good and we did not mind as we were celebrating a special occasion and willing to spend more. He halibut was very flaky and delicious, and the mashed potatoes were to die for. I imagine anything else we would've ordered would've tasted just as good but we were extremely happy with what we ordered overall. My only suggestion to guests is that you call ahead to confirm the dress code to ensure you don't get all the way there to be turned away for something so simple. My suggestion to the Monarch is remove the heightened dress code requirements for men. This comes across as very discriminatory especially when I got up there and found women wearing extremely provocative clothing and bralettes. I was told if I changed into sneakers that would've been acceptable, however, that to me is even more casual so it didn't really make sense. read more

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We expected a more sophisticated experience, mature and polished service, and superior food. But, at $400 for four (that included an $80 bottle of wine) we received none of that and came away disappointed. Not that it was bad, but it fell short at every turn when it could have impressed. Dallas dining is too Dallas. Photo: Filet minon of questionable ancestry. read more

Monarch - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We dined at Monarch on Jan 29, 2023. We had an early 5:30 reservation so we could watch the sunset. And although it turned out to be cloudy, the view was really cool! Who knew there were so many rooftop pools! The ambiance and service were incredible. There is $10 valet parking and a glass of champagne awaiting at the lobby check in desk. I recommend bringing some $1s or $5s for tips. Although we were early, we were promptly seated. James from New York was our server. He was always there if we needed something but never obtrusive. Just perfect! And I am very picky about people interrupting or taking away my plate. Timing of the food was great as well. We opted for a window seat which was well worth the reservation fee. Drinks: dirty martini and vodka tonic. Prepared perfectly. Appetizer: We started with the ahi tuna . I think this was my favorite thing next to the bread-warm bread with ricotta & honey. Next we followed with a caesar salad (recommend splitting the salad - it is HUGE and good). Main course: we ordered the Lasagna Diane and shrimp scampi ravioli. Both were good but a little salty and could use a little spice (pepper flakes?) I know it's hard to appeal to everyone's pallet. The pasta dishes were very affordable considering the service and space. Wine: If you like wine, it would be best to study the 400 page wine menu prior to dining. (just kidding it's 102 pages). We ordered the $90 Enfield Syrah and it was "just OK" . We could have and should have consulted with the sommelier. They offered. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert but can't wait to go back even if it is for a drink and a small plate! read more

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Monarch exceeded my expectations. I came here for my wedding anniversary and was offered champagne for the elevator ride up. Be prepared for your ears to pop. I don't know why it caught me off guard. We reserved a window booth so the view was amazing. If it wasn't a special occasion a standard table would still have offered a good view. The food was really good and the drinks are small in size but strong. I enjoyed the attention to detail and the quality of servic read more

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Honestly, the place is fantastic. Take a date, take a dog, take a taco. Whatever you wanna take, just go. Host was great, the food was fantastic (Even though I had to sell three of my toes and half my balls), the view was insane, and overall a great experience. Oh and the girl at the reception with the curly hair.... Call me? Broke meter: I'm so broke/10 read more

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I absolutely adore Monarch and it will be a staple every time I come to Dallas! I'm certainly impressed by the beautiful view 49 floors up and I love the swanky decorum and atmosphere. I'm a gal that loves to dress up here. This is not a jeans and t shirt type of establishment even if you don name brand. I love going to a restaurant where everyone is dressed nice! This place is lovely! We came here to continue celebrating my 40th. It's so surreal to say that, lol. It's 49 floors up so before you hit the elevator you are met on the first floor with a bit of champagne and directions to get there. To start we both ordered the passionfruit cocktails. It has prosecco in it. It is sweet, tart, strong, and light. Get it! A few sips and I was tipsy. We received complimentary bread with salami and butter topped with honey and truffle oil. Very, very, very good! We ordered the delicious Ceasar salad and Cacio de Pepe. The salad was perfect and the pasta was very light. Perfection! For dinner I ordered the scrumptious lobster spaghetti and my sister had a delightful medium rare comte filet mignon with a rich demi glace. Our dinner was flavorful but very light. You feel satisfied but not stuffed, which is great. The pace of the meal was perfect with time in between each course to critique the previous course and enjoy our drinks. For dessert I had the sticky toffee pudding with passion fruit sorbet and my sister got the chocolate peanut butter cake. Perfection! Service was great! Can't wait to return. I'd like to try other items but I could eat that lobster spaghetti a million times!!! read more

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Really enjoyed my BDAY dinner here! The views are INCREDIBLE on the 49th floor and loved our overall experience. We valet parked downstairs which was a good experience and super quick with friendly attendants. You're served champagne in the lobby for your ride up in the elevator which is a nice touch. All staff are super friendly and our server was great! Super attentive and did a great job at presenting the menu and highlighting their signature cocktails, wines and dishes. To start we enjoyed the fresh bread and the delicious butter that was a tad sweet along with the Fritto Misto (calamari) and shared the chopped salad. Both were really tasty. For dinner we shared the Cacio e Pepe.. it was a bit too salty and needed to be more hot temperature-wise. We also had the Momma's Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka which was also good but also needed more heat with the temperature. Next time, I'd recommend requesting them to heat up which we should have done politely of course. :-) For dessert we enjoyed the pineapple cake and our server did a great job with giving me a BDAY card and a small box of truffles. I really appreciated our view which was also a nice touch for my special occasion. Overall, good restaurant but not exceptional. A place I recommend for the overall experience and ambiance. Drinks are great too and they have a very nice bar and delicious cocktails. It was very busy and we heard over 500 guests were at the restaurant which is a lot for a Sunday night. read more

A gorgeous entrance, and a welcome glass of sparkling wine starts your experience at Monarch. Seriously, I can understand why this place has become one of the hottest spots in Dallas just on its interior design alone, and some nice attentions to detail. The patrons varied dramatically, which is not something I expected at a higher end restaurant but something that is quite reasonable when you have a significant amount of hype involved. We were seated quickly and began a pretty good meal. We had Wagyu carpaccio, fritto misto, and meatballs to start, and the included warm crispy bread was a nice addition. Of the three starters, the wagyu was easily my favorite, which was unexpected. Often, the dish that has the least amount of preparation usually isn't the best part of the meal, but there you go! The fritto misto was pretty fresh although the flavor was fairly neutral. The meatballs were very good, and I would definitely have those again...they are big enough to serve as a lighter meal when paired with something else. For the pasta course, we had Shortrib bolognese and the cacio e pepe. Both were good, cooked to the right al dente and had decent flavor. And for our main course, we had the Salt Crusted Fish, Crispy Veal Parmesan, and Eggplant Bagna Cauda. The best item would be the veal parmesan, and honestly the fish was quite disappointing. Salt crusting usually results in incredibly soft fish, but this wasn't it. The eggplant was a nice side dish, but not as punchy as I thought it would be. Overall, it was a nice meal, in a lovely setting, although I did feel like the whole experience was a bit overhyped. I think without that dramatic expectation, Monarch is a lovely place to have a solid meal with great views, and great service. Just don't expect too much. read more

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Stunning restaurant with the best views in downtown Dallas. Impeccable service and an exciting menu that ranges from classic Italian to high end steaks and seafood. The lasagna, rolled like cinnamon rolls and served in a cast iron skillet is one of my faves and doesn't break the bank. For wine lovers, the list will impress. In addition to one of the best Italian lineups in the city, there are plenty of other options including an unbelievable selection of first growth Bordeaux. You will definitely want to get dressed up. It is a "see and be seen" kind of place. You can spend some serious money here, but for a special occasion you won't find a better place to celebrate. read more

Monarch is as much about the atmosphere/experience as it is about the food. The food is good, don't get me wrong, but it wouldn't be nearly as coveted of a reservation if it weren't for the stunning restaurant, views of the city, and overall delightful experience, starting from the moment you receive a glass of champagne to sip on as you take the elevator all the way up to the entrance. We decided to splurge for their tasting menu ("The Royale") the first time we went, which is definitely one of the more memorable tasting experiences we've had. It's pricey but they truly do bring out the works for you, laying out several beautiful dishes for each course on your table, complete with caviar, champagne, etc. The two courses I remember & liked the most were the seafood course (great variety) and the traditional Italian course (which included their famous lasagna). This was easily one of the most fun dining experiences we've had. I will say the food was very good but not as great as I expected given everything else (hence the 4/5 stars), however, it's definitely worth coming here for the atmosphere alone and it's the perfect spot for any sort of celebratory event. read more