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    Monarch

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian, Steakhouses, Seafood
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated a few days 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Ajea P.

    I came with a big party that chose the chefs selection so I didn't get to check out the steak that my friend always raves about. I wasn't a fan of the chefs selection but the place is really nice, even though we were in a private room, we had a small view in the room. The staff was kind and swift and did help out a lot with ordering last min ribeyes for some of the table, although the kitchen was closed. The desserts were beautiful we were able to try quite a few. I'm not a fan of sweets but I'm sure these would be enjoyable to all! They were good from what I tasted.

    White bean sauce with garlic salt and endives for table.
    Faye I.

    We are really bad at making reservations ahead of time, so the only reservation available for the night we went was 9:15pm; however, we were able to go to the lounge / bar area for some appetizers and drinks earlier before we were seated. The restaurant is beautiful. Located on the 49th floor of the building that shares the Thompson hotel. The restaurant is huge and takes up the entire floor. The lounge / bar area and the first section of the dining room appears a bit crammed and loud, but we were seating in the back where the tables and more spaced out. This place accommodates large groups, and I love the ambiance. While we were waiting for our table, we had the charred octopus as an appetizer. It was a small shareable portion. I enjoyed the puree citrusy sauce it came with along with the candied walnuts that complimented the salty citrusy flavor. We ordered the focaccia bread with whipped ricotta. The ricotta was so light and airy and tasted well with the whipped ricotta. Ricotta was whipped with truffle, honey, and olives on top. Absolutely delightful. For entrees, we ordered Momma's Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka and Wood Grilled Branzino with a side of garlic whipped mashed potatoes. I'm always a bit hesitant to order fish anywhere because I hate overcooked or dry fish, but the branzino was super moist and tender! I loved the charred skin on the fish as well. The spicy rigatoni tasted as described on the menu - smooth as silk with crispy garlic. The sauce was a bit spicy too, and tasted like very smooth creamy tomato soup but saucy. One of the best sauces I've ever had! The garlic whipped mashed potatoes wasn't too garlicy at all. In fact, it probably could've used more garlic, but it was so smooth and light and ultra buttery. It was a bit on the salty side but overall the whipped potatoes tasted amazing! Overall our experience here was amazing - the food was amazing, the service was good, and the interior / decor of the place looked amazing. I highly recommend.

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    Upscale dining with delicious homemade noodles and fresh seafood. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere felt elegant and inviting.

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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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    Plano! If you aren't coming here you are missing out. This place is incredible. The food is top…read morenotch. You can't go wrong. We came for oysters, which were amazing, but we couldn't have been happier with the entrees. The clam chowder was amazing. Absolutely loved the style, quality and presentation. We live in Austin, so Plano, please support this place so it's open next time we come through. Please show this place some love. I don't know the Chef or owner, but they are doing it right. Kudos and thank you! Much love

    I was in town for business and met up with an old friend for dinner here, and it turned out to be…read moreone of the highlights of my trip. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was wonderful and perfect for a catch up with my friend: warm, inviting, and perfect service! The burrata salad was outstanding, and the pasta was equally impressive. We also shared the bread pudding for dessert, which was incredible and the perfect ending to the evening. The lobster dishes and wine selection were excellent as well. What really stood out, however, was the exceptional service: attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. To top it all off, our entire dinner came to under $100, which felt like tremendous value for the quality of the food and experience. I only wish we had a location in Los Angeles. Highly recommended!

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