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Monarch Market by Crescent Communities

4.0 (81 reviews)
ModerateFood Court
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dawn B.

This place is cute. It's not as big as I thought it would have been. Each owner/worker was extremely nice. I arrived on a Saturday afternoon with my family. We walked around to each stall. The place, including the seating area and restaurants, were clean and looked tasty. I at the Korean from Seoul Good. I was highly disappointed by the Korean Dog because there was no hotdog inside. It was just breading, cheese and Cheeto dust. For the money, it was not worth it. I also ordered the Bugogli steak bowl. It was good although I could have done without the spring lettuce. I think I would have liked it better if there was raw or slightly cooked cabbage. We also had chicken fingers and fries from Just Chicken. It was really good. The hand cut fries were exceptional. I could eat just those with nothing and ketchup. Would I come back, probably not, mostly due to the distance from my home. But if I lived uptown, maybe.

Donna L.

This entire place is such a culinary experience. The wonderful smells of the food hall/court will overwhelm you and hypnotize you. I ordered from Monarch Market had the krispy orange chicken bowl to go. It came with rice, cabbage and vegetables. It was just so tasty I can wait to go back an experience something else. The service was just amazing. I thought it was a little overpriced for what I got but the food was pretty good. While not really worth it I may go back. If I ever want to treat myself on my lunch when I go into the office.

They call this arroz con pollo...
Jennifer L.

So, in concept this place is cool, but there should be individual food counters in here listed on yelp. I tried the Mexican food counter and was very disappointed. Staff were mediocre. I ordered arroz con pollo. Got some grilled chicken strips (ok) served on a bed of Mexican rice (not very good) with some queso sauce drizzled over it (not good). 2 small flour tortillas and semi-stale chips on the side. They food was almost inedible. If you've ever had and enjoyed Mexican food literally anywhere else, don't get it here. It was so bad I had to throw most of it away.

Cynthia R.

Absolutely beautiful new food market with multiple restaurants under one roof. Great place to unwind with friends or solo. However be warned, food definitely isn't cheap but guess that's the way of the world we're in now. I tried the burger place and for burger/fries and NO drink came up to $25 because everything sold separately. I looked at the menu for the seafood place in there and a lobster roll was abt $28 I believe with no side. So for sure come prepared to spend some money no matter where you chose to eat. I went early on a Saturday morning before a show at Belk Theater so wasn't a crowd at all which I loved but I can imagine it can get packed later it gets especially on the wkend. I did try the open air bar too right out front which is really nice on a beautiful day to enjoy a beverage while people watching the street.

Kaitlyn M.

Great variety of places to try in here! I tried the monday combo ($17) from off the hook and my boyfriend got the double smash burger ($23 with drink) from the place right next to it. Both tasted amazing and were very flavorful. Only complaint would be the portions being a little small for the price. Definitely would come back and try a new place in here, it was very clean!

Ali B.

Was excited to try this! I love all food hall style restaurants and this one was enjoyable. It is a smaller space with lots of tables and they fit a surprising amount of vendors. I appreciated that they were all different styles of food for some variety. Took a photo of the pickle fries which were good to try, I probably wouldn't need to get them again. All the food was very fast and was a fun date night!

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Jody S.

I love a food hall especially when it's in the heart of uptown and right across the street from Blumenthal. My wife and I frequently attend shows at Blumenthal and often times try to tie in a dinner or drinks before the show. I prefer to find something within walking distance which there are several options but Monarch has just expanded those options exponentially. Our first trip to Monarch was towards the end of summer/ early fall where the outdoor bar was still open. We unknowingly saw the open bar from across the street and decided to grab a few drinks. It was then that we realized there are several food options. We had just eaten so we settle on a couple of drinks with the promise that we would return to try the food. The bar was great as the servers were quick and the drinks were good. We didn't have any custom cocktails so not much to rate other than they had a great selection. They have custom cocktails available but we didn't get any. On our second visit to Monarch we planned to eat dinner and take advantage of the many options. I landed on Maroon Market which I was quickly disappointed. I tried to order several things and everything i tried to order they were out of. This was very frustrating but I'll give them another shot on my next visit and hopefully they will be better stocked. Since I couldn't get what I wanted at Maroon Market I slide a couple of spots down to Seoul Good which was a great experience. The lady service was super nice and helpful. We ordered one of their custom corndogs (half cheese half corn dog) which was an interesting concept. They have additional options of breading that range from panko to crumbled hot cheetos (or something similar). These were actually much better than I expected. I also ordered the tofu rice bowl. I wasn't a fan of how the tofu was cooked but overall it was a delicious meal and very filling.

Veronica C.

We love it here and come on a weekly basis. We always sit outside. The food is great and lots to choose from. The bartenders are 5+ stars and also the overall service. They do need to have security outside to help deal with the elements of a growing city. The manager is great and does a good job defusing problems, but they are becoming more often. Please get some security for the outdoor patio.

Rosa O.

We had visited Burger & Barley inside the Monarch Market and had smashburgers, waffle fries and PICKLE FRIES that were so effing good I nearly started a one-person worship service. The burger was perfectly smashed to juicy perfection, and those pickle fries? Pure, tangy divinity. If you're not ready to have your taste buds baptized in flavor, you're missing out.

Seoul food is awesome
Elisa G.

This was a very cool discovery in Charlotte when we were there a couple weeks ago. It looks like a restaurant, but it's a bar and then there are exotic food booths beyond. Definitely enjoyed checking out the menus and the vibes!

Dana A.

I came to Monarch market to check out Foccacina but we ended up having a drink at the Monarch market bar while we were waiting and it was cool! We tried out the spicy margarita with tajin rim. I forgot the name of it. It is a bit pricey at $17 including tip, but it was definitely a well-balanced smoky, spicy drink. Overall, we were a bit surprised to find this food court to be open and what appears to be mostly corporate setting on a Sunday afternoon. But parking was fairly convenient, I won't comment on how much of a value it was because I haven't paid to leave yet, but given the downtown location, this was definitely a bit of a diamond in the rough, being open on a Sunday afternoon.

Main level bar covered outdoor seating
Stephanie L.

I finally made it to Monarch Market. A cute little gem nestled in the heart of uptown charlotte. Decided to come here for lunch with my friend. I was a bit underwhelmed when we arrived inside as there weren't that many options. I'm not sure why I thought this place was larger and had more options. Non the less we made the best of it! It's tight, not very much seating. Luckily, it wasn't too bad when we arrived, but I can see it getting pretty packed pretty quickly. There are about 10 restaurants and two bars, one bar on the main level and one on the upper level. The one on the main level offers covered outdoor seating, which is really nice ( I didn't get to go to the one upstairs). The cleaning staff were really nice, which is more than I could say for restaurant staff, most were on their phones and I found myself having to wait to grab their attention. With the exception of "Dock Local" - The young lady who took my order was nice and offered recommendations. Although, I did witness the cook eating in the area where the food was being prepared, and that was so off putting, had I seen that before I ordered, I would have never chosen them. I'm glad I got to stop by and try this place out. A bit smaller than the other food halls with limited options, it would be nice if they had a dessert bar or ice cream place to take things to the next level. I would not go out of my way to come back here. However, if I'm ever in the area, I'd stop by again and try some new things!

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Khadijah M.

I order many different things from the menu. The food is always hot and delicious. The service is good and you can order through the app which is usually what I do as I'm working. It's easy to place the order, pay for it and pick up your food. The ambiance can be a little noisy depending on the time of day but it's always a pleasant experience when I am here.

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Is parking validated in the parking garage when visiting Monarch Market?

No they don't have validated parking that I know of.

Is there an adjacent parking lot or garage?

Kinda sorta. There is a parking deck that is close by that's connected to the entire structure that's easy to access. There's also the Bank of America Corp Center across the street where you can park. (Founder's Hall)

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I REALLY liked the uniqueness of this place! Strong Asian influence - practically everything- but…read morethere are some non-Asian things, too. It's part gift shop, part grocery and part food hall. I was amazed at how many little gumball-style vending machines they had all lined up together with different toys inside. The whole gift shop grocery area was so fun to look at! ....loved my Korean corn dog coated in Hot Cheetos from Crispy Patty and my Cuban sandwich from El Dorado. My friend got miso pasta from the place next to Crispy Patty and enjoyed it and she got a tanghulu (candied fruit skewer) that she Brought home to share with her family - she said it tasted like a candied apple. ...it was a fun visit!

I love a good food hall and urban district market did not disappoint! It has such a cool vibe with…read morefood stalls, a small convenience store and gachopon machines! There are so many good food options here! My favorite is stuffed, there have all types of dumplings! And Bop Bop doing a spin on traditional Korean food! I have had the make my own bimbap from Bop Bop and it's delicious! There are so many vegetables and proteins you can add to make the perfect bowl for you. 10/10 Also have tried the chili edamame from Stuffed. It was a bit too spicy for me since they've changed the original recipe but still good. 8/10 And I have had a variety of dumplings from here as well that were all delicious.

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What a cool spot! I just discovered this place last weekend when I was trying to go to a Resident…read moreCulture to pick up a couple of their Cumulo drinks. I parked in the garage connected to the shops and they validate here for 2 hours with purchase. Lots of nice vendors here - pizza, ice cream, resident culture, specialty cheese, and a couple boutique stalls. I will definitely be back for the pizza and ice cream, pizza smelled great and the ice cream looked delicious. I found the drinks I was looking for at Resident Culture. I think they are a bit more expensive here, maybe because of the location. But service was fast and friendly and I'm looking forward to coming back when I have more time to hang out! @azfitfoodfun

This is a public food hall with a couple different food Vendors. To be exact 2 sold food, 1 was a…read moretie dying station, 2 only sold alcohol, and the rest sold sweets. This food hall is small and doesn't offer free parking you're looking at $10-$17 depending on when you go. The restrooms were not the best but usable. Over all I would give the food hall itself a 2 but what food I got from a vender really increased it. Chop Chop Red Pot- The lady was super nice and very professional when answering all our questions. Service was 5 out of 5 Food was on the pricy side Kids grilled cheese $10 it's bland but for kids 4 out of 5 BBQ pulled pork $12 nice BBQ sauce and loved the bun 5 out of 5 Smashed burger $15 kinda messy very saucy 4 out of 5 There are no sides but the taste was well done but I can't say it was worth the price. Chop Chop would get a 4 out of 5 Bringing 7th street food hall to 3 out of 5 total.

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Let me just say! There's something for everyone on this incredible menu! We had been here once…read morebefore and I had the curry ramen-- it was so good we wanted to come back to try something new. This place is huge and the ambiance is great! The service was good as well we dined on the patio. We ordered tapa style, shared plates so we could have as much as possible! The twice fried Korean chicken? Amazing!! I recommend this method! Everything was AMAZING! I will say the Karaage comes with a side of mayo with a spice topped on it. Personally, I'm not dipping chicken in pure mayo and a siracha mayo would liven this dish up! The coconut shrimp looks underwhelming but the taste is delicious! The spring rolls taste so fresh and the roti is WORTH a few orders!! We will be back again!

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Today I met a friend for lunch at YaMe. I was greeted by the staff when I entered and the…read morerestaurant was as very clean. The menu offers something for everyone. It was our first visit and we wanted to try the curry. We ordered the Thai Red Curry and the Thai Green Curry. Both were perfection! The red curry had just the right amount of spice to give it flavor, but not be too spicy hot. The green was mild, but flavorful. The dumplings were so good. These were both very good and we added shrimp and chicken. I believe they would be just a satisfying with only the vegetables. This is my go to place for Asian noodle dishes from now on...can't wait to sample more of the menu on my next visit.

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