My friend and I had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday. We arrived an hour early, fully expecting to wait in the lounge, but they were able to seat us right away. I had requested a small table next to the Christmas tree on their upper level, and got the exact spot I wanted. The upper level is on the same floor as the entrance, away from the main restaurant floor which is down a flight of stairs. It is a great spot for that intimate dinner date or a private gathering for a group. We'd had dinner already, and our plan for Monarch was drinks and dessert. There is no printed dessert menu, but the wait staff can tell you what the current offerings are. Our options were mini donuts with a vanilla cream and dulce de leche, the already famous deconstructed s'mores board, and cheesecake. For desserts, we opted for the donuts and the s'mores. For drinks, I ordered a Planter's Punch, and my friend had the Jack Rose. The cocktails were beautifully presented, the punch with a heap of crushed ice towering over the glass, sprinkled with nutmeg. The Jack rose with a violet flower glued to the foot of the glass. I enjoyed both drinks, the punch was fruity and deceptively strong. The Jack Rose tasted like a tart candy, also dangerously easy to enjoy. What can I say about the desserts? Having tried all three currently available options at different times, I can only conclude that the pastry chef is a genius, an artist, and a master of her craft. The entire restaurant is gorgeous, and little details all around add to the fancy feel of it. There is something fairytale-ish about the decor, the woodland critters on the plates, the flowers and butterflies painted and stuck on the accent walls... Everywhere you look, someone went the extra mile. This is even reflected in their commitment to serving the s'mores on a wooden board created by a local artist. The process of cleaning the boards sounds time consuming and involved, but their effect on the presentation makes it well worth the effort. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable. Even though we weren't here for dinner, our server told us about their new vegetarian pasta option on the menu, and that they have a different menu available in the lounge. Again with that extra mile. The check is presented in a little note book that doubles as the guest book. I think that is a nice touch. So was this a cheap excursion, between two bottles of Voss, two cocktails and two desserts? Certainly not. But nothing about this evening felt cheap either. At a place like Monarch, with an experience like we had, a certain price tag is expected. It's a prime steakhouse! We will definitely be back, and we'll bring the husbands next time. We've even picked out the exact table! read more

Monarch Restaurant - Planter's Punch, Jack Rose - Steakhouses Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Gone down hill big time. Usually go to the Boiler Room, Chophouse Committee, J Gilberts for special occasions but none had open reservations. Last resort was Monarch and shocking they had reservations. Now I know why. Horrible service with 5-6 waiters and maybe 5 tables seated. Took forever. Even the salads were bad with dry, overseasoned chicken on them. Over cooked Ribeye with so much grizzle and fat throughout that ever bite you had to chew and discretely spit out. And I put special occasion Bday in the reservations with her name and not a mention of either. Too many places in town to spend your money here. Never again read more

I visited Monarch a couple weeks ago when I was in town on business. On every business trip, I pick one extravagant meal that I never allow myself at home as a treat for enduring the stress of business travel. When I saw this place was within walking distance of my hotel and offered a five course meal with wine pairings, I couldn't believe my luck! Upon arrival, I was seated promptly and my server greeted me quickly. I asked about the difference between regular and reserve pairings, and decided based on the offerings that I'd do the reserve pairings at the slightly higher price point. My server also inquired if I had any food allergies or preferences I needed the chef to be aware of. That was new for me in this kind thing -- at many other places, I've been told the menu is what it is, and I'd have to work around that. So that was a nice touch. But since I wasn't expecting the question, I was also sort of at a loss for commentary off the top of my head. Now I have a better idea if I ever get the chance again. First course - started off with a delicate little amuse-bouche of goat cheese on a lavosh cracker served with a glass of Louis Roederer Brut Champagne. This was followed by a smear of white fish crostini with pickled red pepper. I loved the goat cheese and didn't care as much for the fish. The pickled pepper though made it worth it -- creating a nice contrast with the bubbles in the champagne. Second course - I usually expect this to be a salad of some kind, but this was unique. It was sunchoke with some kind of fruit (maybe raspberry) dill vinaigrette. I have never in my life eaten a sunchoke and had no idea what it was -- it was delicious! Easily my second favorite of the courses. This was served with Sauvignon Blanc from Potzinger that cut through the richness of the sunchoke quite well. Third course - I completely and totally GEEKED out that I got to try orange wine! A decent pour of the 2009 Ribolla Gialla by Gravner. In all my years of being an oenophile, this was a first because it's hard to find state-side, and it's definitely on the pricey side. COMPLETELY worth paying the up-charge for the reserve tasting JUST for this pairing. It came with gnocchi in a trumpet mushroom sauce topped with their house dry aged duck confit. The flavors went together quite well. I did, however, have some texture issues with this dish. Given my love of most things mushroom, figured I couldn't go wrong. They were nice for flavoring the dish, but actually trying to eat them was a nightmare. They clearly weren't fresh -- more like dried and rehydrated, and as a result quite chewy and stringy. I just picked around them and was doing okay until I hit several bits of bone shard. I know that's a potential hazard in these kinds of dishes, but it also serves to really set off my sensory palate. I worked more slowly around these two issues and managed to finish the dish with the wine (the pairing of flavors was quite nice). Fourth course - the real meat and potatoes -- no joke. And the best of the courses hands down. I got a piece of their 45 day dry aged prime rib with a demi glaze, mashed potatoes and espresso roasted carrots. The meat was cooked to perfection, the potatoes creamy and luxurious. I was worried a bit about the carrots since I'm not the biggest coffee fan, but the espresso taste was just mild enough to make them interesting and paired well with the glaze. For this course, I got a pour of the Blackbird Vineyards Cab/Merlot blend from 2014. Very smooth and complementary to the beef. Fifth course - dessert! I was so excited online to see that they did a house-made smores here that I was hoping that was what would come out. After the richness of that fourth course, I wanted a decadent chocolate ending. But, they went a completely different direction. The server said the chef made the dessert based on his favorite - an orange creamsicle. And that's where we parted ways intellectually. That is probably the LEAST desirable dessert option you could offer me. I don't care much for orange flavored anything, let alone actual oranges (I don't even drink orange juice). And now I know what to say when they ask if I have any preferences... Anyway, I decided to soldier on and try it anyway -- there were some orange mousse pockets with an almond meringue cake and actual oranges (which I skipped). This was paired with a French Sauternes which did work well given the flavors. It just wasn't my favorite note to end on. At the end of the meal, with the price + tip, it was $200 just for me. And for that, I don't think it knocked 5 stars out of the park. But I'm also reluctant to knock it down to 3 because several parts were quite good and the service was excellent. In all honesty, that pour of orange wine alone is enough to move a 3 star to a 4 star review in my opinion. If you live locally and have a chance to visit here, I would definitely recommend it for the dry aged meat -- it was simply delicious. read more

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When this restaurant first opened a few years ago, it was fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Then the hotel did renovations and the menu changed a little, but still excellent. Now, the menu has dramatically changed. It appears they've dumbed down the menu for the Omaha palate. Menu selections, food quality, service - all terrible! The only thing still appreciated is the atmosphere. We won't be returning. read more

Monarch Prime & Bar is located inside downtown Omaha's historic Hotel Deco. Monarch shines bright among its competition owing to its in-house dry-aging meat program and craft cocktails. My friends and I are alcoholics, so we were able to sample a variety of cocktails due to our many visits here. The craft cocktails are not only enjoyable, but also super instagramable! The menu emphasizes on using local ingredients and incorporates new approaches on traditional steakhouse dishes. We ordered the 21 DAY 8oz GRASS FED SIRLOIN, and the MONARCH BURGER. It was one of the best drunk decisions I have ever made. Compare to traditional steaks, you can really taste the difference - the dry-aged meat was extraordinarily delicious! Nevertheless, when in Monarch, don't forget that sweet ending to an outstanding meal is only possible with THE FAMOUS S'MORES BOARD! That being said, the service here is like a crock pot, it's slow. My friend had to wait an hour for her cocktail...However, they make up for the slow service with phenomenal food - beautifully plated and delicious! read more

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If you're ever downtown and looking for some one-of-a-kind fine dining then Monarch is calling your name. We actually booked our first ax throwing at Flying Timber and they highly recommended Monarch for dinner. We made a reservation prior to arriving and even though we were early, they were accommodating. The interior reminds you a bit of a swanky hotel and while dimly lit, the lighting over the table (and consequently food) was just about the perfect amount of light. I like being able to see what I'm eating, right?! Our server, Sean, was a mild-mannered server and unsuspectingly knowledgeable about the food. He spent a few minutes discussing the specials. We initially were going to order a la carte or do the Chef's Tasting Menu, but then gave Sean full liberty to bring us whatever they wanted to bring us. (My husband and I have this habit of sometimes going to nice restaurants and telling our servers, "Serve us whatever you think is best." Did this recently at Stirnella and we were blown away by the choices!) Sean asked about our preferences (we're not picky people) or allergies and then off they went. If you get the opportunity, I'd suggest you do the same. It's really fun not knowing what you're getting. Here's a quick review of everything we got (and we got A LOT): BISON CARPACCIO- The meat and accompaniaments were delicious. The sesame cracker was good, but maybe not my first choice to go with this dish. POTATO AND TROUT- The grilled bread that went with this dish was incredible. It brought together the flavors of the appetizer really well. CAESAR SALAD- While the arrangement (see photos) was untraditional, the dressing was a true caesar with the use of anchovies. The flavor of the anchovies is pronounced so get it if you like that sort of thing (we did). ROOT SOUP- This was a first for both of us and I believe it included butternut squash, turnips, and one other root vegetable. It was such a unique flavor and as odd as it sounds, there were moments where it tasted like Hiro's Mongolian beef, but in a soup. ROASTED DUCK- This was a special item and my only experience with duck really is Peking duck. This flavor was totally different, but the depth of the flavor of duck and the crunchy skin was all there. TOMAHAWK STEAK- They mentioned they don't have too much of these lying around and we were able to score a smaller version of the regular 45 oz side (aka "Baby Tomy"). My husband commented that this just melted in his mouth and the marbling and aging came through. CRISPY FINGERLINGS - These went very well with the steak (and duck, really) and had a nice kick to them. LOCAL OYSTER MUSHROOMS- This was probably my favorite side. The flavor was very savory and fully absorbed in the mushrooms. If you enjoy mushrooms then definitely get this. BROCCOLINI - I also very much enjoyed the broccolini. The crunchy garlic was a good complement to the flavor of the broccolini without overpowering it. Lastly, we got to try beignets with a keylime cheesecake and raspberry compote and their chocolate cake with espress ice cream. For sure save room for dessert. Aside from the food, the wait staff was everything you would expect for fine dining. Food was brought within perfect intervals and we never felt it was too rushed or too slow. We were given the right amount of time to eat and savor our dishes. Come for the food, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how much thought goes into the ambiance and personnel experience. read more

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Food = 3 stars Ambiance = 5 stars Price = 2 or 3 stars Service = 3.5 stars I struggle with giving Monarch 3 stars because I love this and their other concepts... but 3 stars/"A-OK" is still... A-OK. First and foremost, I absolutely fell in love with the restaurant space. Totally stunning! There are lots of bold, rich colors, beautiful patterns, and both intricate nouveau and quirky modern decor. There are also some Alice In Wonderland-y details that I'm really reallyyy into. I'd love a mini vacay in this hotel! We stopped in here for a late lunch, so just the limited Lounge Menu was available. We ordered the Monarch Burger with lamb belly ($16) and the 3oz 21 Day Dry Aged Sirloin ($34). So yeah, kinda pricey. The sirloin was presented as 4 small slices, so 1/2 of the steak was overcooked end pieces. The steak was tender and I very much liked the pommes puree, but I've personally had tastier dry aged steak in Minneapolis, of larger portions for less the money. The burger had a thick, juicy patty of quality ground meat, but it was unfortunately way too overdressed so all I tasted was mustard. I loved the thin crispy curly fries, though, and the savory flavorful lamb belly is a must-get! I thought our server was very sweet and friendly, but it took a long time for our food to come out, and it came out barely warm. I think he was the only person FOH, though. Overall, I love the concept and the space, and I am not deterred from Monarch! I look forward to coming back and having a better experience for dinner sometime. read more

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My wife and I had our first meal at Monarch on my birthday. We were initially surprised by the open seats but with the cold weather and lack of events it seems many people just weren't downtown. The restaurant ambiance and decor fit the theme well and the prime bar is very comfortable with an extensive drink list. Our server, Ky, was fantastic. She was very informed on the dishes and available options. After some discussion we tried the 5 course tasting and it was fantastic. In part I feel do to the fact that other than the meat dish all 4 others change up to daily. And only one of the dishes is one currently on the menu. Each course was wonderful. Great balanced flavors and creative combinations. The wine pairs worked perfectly with each dish. Very fun way to enjoy a high level meal. We will definitely be back. read more

Monarch Restaurant - 45 day dry aged waygu ribeye with veal demi glacé roasted reddish and creamy potatoes. - Steakhouses Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Colorful & fun ambiance, great drinks and upscale menu. Great spot for a cocktail date or dinner with friends. Ingredients are elevated and offer some creative twists. Only downside is the menu is on the smaller end and not many healthy / low carb options. read more

I'll be honest: I was wary about trying this place for a special date night. Many prior reviews fell into one of two camps: most seem to say it's amazing, but the ones that don't seem to bemoan the service. And we're a couple who are all about service. So I wasn't sure what to expect. But now I know. And I'm here to tell you, the service we had last night was great! Truly. Michael paid careful attention to each little detail, seeming properly reserved at first and then warming with us as the night progressed. Basically he was being the consummate professional and giving us exactly the space or closeness we wanted at any given moment. He even paid such attention to our preferences and patterns that he began offering specific drink and food recommendations based on our palates, each of which was a hit. He was great. It's possible that the servers here are trained to offer that kind of formal respect, and some diners/reviewers may misinterpret it as being distant. My advice would be, simply, to communicate. Show your server what kind of experience you want and give them the chance to provide it. From what we experienced last night, both with Michael at our table and by seeing and hearing Michael and other servers at other tables, the service here is high-quality and cares about offering a top-shelf experience. While anyone, servers included, can simply have a bad night, my strong intuition based on what I saw and heard last night is that excellent service is available here if you want it and allow it. And the food - W O W. We do our share of eating (and then some) and pretty much any restaurant at any level or price is fair game. And even with that, my wife said it was the single-best meal she's ever had in Omaha. I'm not sure if it was the best I've ever had, but then again maybe it is because as I'm sitting here typing this and I simply cannot think of a meal I've ever had in Omaha that was better. So, yeah, it probably is the best we've ever had in this food-blessed city. We started with the bleu cheese and kale starter (Monarch's most popular) and it lived up to the hype. We then moved on to the braised beets with chevre, which was also awesome, and then ended our starters with the Fall Salad. Let me say for the record, you may not know of the Fall Salad, you may not think you want the Fall Salad, but you want the Fall Salad. You do. Whether you just trust us or whether you make us have to do the Jedi mind trick on you, you want the Fall Salad. Don't the let the cabbage fool you - this is a savory, tangy, Maytag-rich glory of a salad unlike most you'll ever try. It's an unsung hero of the menu. But we were literally just getting started because then came the Wagyu Meatloaf. It was to die for. I want it again for breakfast. I would've ordered a second course of it for dessert had Michael not already correctly recognized that what we really needed were fresh-baked beignets. As those of you with the fortitude to have made it this far probably recognize, I could go on and on about this place. So I'll spare us all and close with this: in one night, in one great service and food experience, this just became our go-to special night spot in Omaha. read more

Cool place, good food. A friend and I came here on a Saturday night because neither of us has been and we were looking for something interesting to try. I was confused walking in at first because there's a hotel entrance, then you walk through a sitting area, and then you get to the hostess stand. I really liked the decor with the huge walk murals and interesting colors. My friend and I both knew walking in that we wanted the chef tasting menu. I asked what it included but the waitress said it was a surprise and asked if we had any food allergies just incase. We said we didn't so we went ahead with that. I really enjoyed the courses but I was a little surprised how small each plate was. Chef tasting menus at other restaurants I've been to have all been more substantial. Another concern was how long we were waiting between some of the courses. For these two reasons I didn't think it would be right to give 5 stars. Overall though we thought it was a good experience. The wait staff was great and we really enjoyed the food. read more

Monarch Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My first visit to Monarch was this week. I enjoyed the Filet. Brussel sprouts appt was unlike anything I have experience in the past. Absolutely delicious! Our sever was incredibly knowledge and accommodating. We will return! read more

Monarch Restaurant - Filet Brussel sprouts appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We finally had dinner at Monarch and it was everything we hoped it would be. The wait staff was professional and efficient. Appetizer of buffalo carpaccio was beautifully plated and delicious. Steaks were well aged, especially for a tougher cut like sirloin. The sides were sumptuous-- probably the best sautéed mushrooms (oyster) I've ever had. Red wine selection was great. My husband said they make his top 5 old fashioneds. I usually don't care for dessert, but it was my birthday, so what the heck? We shared a dessert of beignets and lemon-blackberry(?) sorbet topped with cookie crumbles, and it was so good. read more

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When visiting Omaha we have walked by the Monarch a number of times in the past and this time decided to try it. OMG was that a great decision. When we arrived we were shown to our table by Cheyenne, who was also our server. The restaurant was very quiet, with a pleasant and very appropriate ambiance and also nicely decorated. Cheyenne was very friendly, clearly enjoys her job, and does it well. We arrived early and wanted to relax for a bit instead of rushing into ordering our meals, which was fine. We were allowed to take as much time as we wanted. She took our drink orders and returned with them, allowing us to enjoy the evening without interruption. We did have a few questions about items on the menu and she was very knowledgeable, knowing how each item was prepared and cooked. We started by sharing the lobster bisque and the berry & bleu salad. Both of them arrived already divided nicely for us, without needing to ask. The lobster bisque was brought in appropriately heated bowls so it stayed warm. Both were delicious! We had asked to wait until after completing this before ordering our entrées. My wife had the Pan Roasted Duck and I had the Balsamic Braised Short Ribs. They were both fantastic. The Duck was perfectly cooked (not overcooked like so many places do), tender and with crisp skin, and the vegetables, a combination of asparagus, carrots, lentils, cauliflower, and pomegranate, were also perfectly prepared. My Short Ribs were fall-apart tender and delicious and included an excellent burgundy mushroom, Brussels sprouts, and fingerling potato confit. If I were to have any complaint it would be that there was a small smear of something on the salt shaker and the table underneath it when the table was cleaned. Overall that is a tiny complaint and certainly does not detract from the well deserved 5 stars. We have eaten in many restaurants, both domestic and international, and this was among the best we have found. Additionally, the pricing was very competitive, being the least expensive of the three higher end restaurants we have gone to this week. It is a fantastic choice and should be placed at the top of everyone's list. We will definitely return! read more

This is definitely one of the nicest restaurants in Omaha. The food is well prepared, thoughtful, and incredibly delicious. My husband and I used to only come here for special occasions due to the high price tag but tried the brunch option this weekend. For a fraction of the price you can still get a healthy portion of delicious food. Plus the drink options are worth trying too. read more

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I took my wife to Monarch for her birthday with another couple in tow. We had a reservation to be safe, but there were still tables empty when we arrived (admittedly a little late.) Parking was easy at the Valet for Hotel Deco, in which Monarch resides, and it'll only set you back $5. Service, which is always my litmus test for any dining location, was great and inline with my current thinking of, "the more people who serve you, the better the overall experience." And in this case, we had no less than six people bringing drinks, food, clearing plates, assisting, etc. Great stuff! Since there were four of us, we went with the wagyu tomahawk 45-oz cut and split it amongst ourselves. We even named the tomahawk "Kevin", since apparently that's a thing when the head chef brings out the cut for inspection before cooking. Of note, ordering the tomahawk is a 40-minute affair, so be ready for that. When you add in the time for appetizers, salad or soup and drinks, we were only waiting maybe another 5-10 minutes, BUT TOTALLY worth it. Kevin was a great meal and we appreciate his sacrifice for our pallets. The blue cheese and kale appetizer is to die for...yum! And the "smorgasbord", which is basically a shmore reimagined, was so rich that the ladies who each ordered one, probably could've just got one order and shared. I had their version of raspberry cheesecake, which looks nothing like your standard cheesecake, but was nonetheless a great ending to the meal! We'll definitely be back!! read more

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We were staying at Hotel Deco for the weekend and had drinks in the bar here before our dinner reservations at another restaurant. The bar itself is beautifully decorated and there's a spread of different seating areas to relax in. We sat in a bigger booth area along the wall since there was 8 of us. There was one single bartender working when we were there so I'm not sure if that is the norm, but when we were there the tables were not a services by anyone so you had to go up to the bar for everything which wasn't big deal. They do have menus on the cocktail tables though so at first we had expected someone would be coming to our tables. The drinks were well made and everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered. The best part of this bar though is definitely the atmosphere itself. Very loungey and relaxing and beautiful. read more

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I have to start by saying if it wasn't for painfully slow service this would be a five star review for certain. This place is doing an outstanding job with their food. The chicken liver pate is a must order no matter how many times you have it. The homemade rolls and rotating fresh butters are just superb. The elk osso bucco was absolutely amazing as well as the bison steak. The potato puree is perfect as well. I really cannot find a flaw with this place except the slow service. read more

Our food was truly delicious but unfortunately we had poor service here. The cocktails were fabulous. The challa bread was too dry but the homemade butter was amazing!! We did not get the appetizer we ordered. The steaks were AWESOME. The grilled asparagus was fabulous. I did not care for the fries which was a big bummer for me. They were curly fries and very hard and chewy. I couldn't eat them with my steak. The donut dessert with semifreddo was just amazing. Our waitor unfortunately really affected our experience. It seemed like he didn't want to be there. He came across as uncaring and irritated. We tried to talk to him about the food and he would barely respond. We were sat right next to a speaker and the music was so loud we couldn't even hear ourselves. This started off our experience badly. They did turn it down for us but it still felt really loud. I would be hesitant to recommend this place to friends only because of the poor service. read more

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Excellent dining experience from start to finish! I love the decor- very sexy with lots of dark jewel tones and some unique wallpapered accent walls. I also noticed there were some 3-D butterflies adorned to one of those walls. For our experience we went all in working our way through starters, salad and ordered the 45oz wagyu tomahawk chop. There are only 2-3 available each night and chef brings the cut out for you to view prior to cooking. We learned the meat comes from imperial in Blair, NE and is slaughtered each Tuesday. We were eating on a Saturday. The dish was outstanding, tender and flavored well with the right amount of marbling . The chop was $150 but it fed our table of 4. We went for desserts as well and these were some of the best I have ever had. We ordered the deconstructed s'more (not the official name) and doughnut holes. The s'more had the graham cracker crust smoked and it was amazing. The chocolate was creamy and smooth and not overly rich. Will definitely be back! read more

Best steak house ever! You also must to have the S'mores board! Had the 21 days dry-aged sirloin with house salad and frites! It was soooooo good! This is a perfect place for dating or have a business lunch with someone. read more

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Terrible 'fine dining' experience. We had 5:00 reservations, as as we had a 7:00 show to attend. The waitress took my husband's drink order, we mentioned we had tickets to the show that night, and the she promptly disappeared for almost 20 minutes. When she finally returned with his drink, we immediately placed my drink order, our starter and dinner order together. The brussels sprouts starter was over cooked, almost soggy, and had little flavor. Worst we've ever had at a restaurant. We began to wonder if our dinner order was ever coming by the time she came out with our main courses. My filet tips 'small plate' (at $18) was four small pieces of steak on a skewer. One of the four pieces was almost entirely inedible fat. The other three were barely rare. I would have liked to get them cooked more, to make at least *some* of my meal edible, but the waitress never bothered to check how our meal was after dropping the plates at our table and disappearing. Luckily my husband took pity and exchanged my rare pieces for some of his steak. But by that point, we were on a time crunch to just get out of the restaurant and find parking at the show. We had to flag her down to get the check. The restaurant is beautiful. If you want some great Instagram photos of your night out, this is a place to go. If you want to actually be served a decent meal... choose elsewhere. read more

Definitely my new favorite steakhouse in Omaha! Abslotuley amazing and the service, Melissa was absolutely incredible! I got the short rib meatloaf, it was amazing and my friend got the 21 day dry aged sirloin - it was so good. For dessert we got house made sugar dounts with dolce de Leche ice cream read more

Monarch Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I had the most fabulous meal here! First trip ever to Omaha and I was told by my friends I had to have steak during my visit. This restaurant is at the bottom of Hotel Deco where I was staying. I had worked up quite a bit of an appetite after a long day of walking the Old Market and on to the Joslyn Art Museum. My friends weren't arriving into Omaha from California until later tonite so I thought I'd treat myself to a really nice dinner. Luckily I got there fairly early and was ushered to a nice seat by the window. The restaurant is 2 levels, one goes down to a cozy space with a darker atmosphere. I chose to stay at street level where there was more light and I could look out the windows. I started with a beet salad which was dressed with a light and amazing dressing bad accompanied by ramps and egg yolks. Truly amazing. Then I had the 21 day aged Wagyu sirloin (medium rare of course!!!). and asparagus with lime and creme fraiche. Totally superb. Tender yet hearty. Sometimes I feel like having something a bit more robust than filet mignon or prime rib. The asparagus was just perfect. They had a snap to them and a lush buttery flavor that were perfect side by side with the steak. My server - Josh? - OMG I was so taken with everything he suggested and now I'm spacing on his name. Anyway he suggested a full bodied Bordeaux to go with everything. And he was right!!! Perfect pairing! And to top it all off I got the s'mores dessert. They look like petit fours covered in luscious dark chocolate with crumbled graham crackers on the bottom and candied hazelnuts that had stretched sugar stems that were edible. They almost looked like mini lollipops. And surrounded by whipped marshmallow that was given some browning to remind you of real s'mores getting crisp over an open flame. Overall, best total meal I've had in a long time! read more

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We were introduced to Monarch Prime & Bar through a Yelp Event, but this was our first visit for a full meal service. The restaurant is in the Hotel Deco on Harney St and I guess that is the main entrance to the restaurant. Since Yelp has the address as 316 S 15th St we came in through the side entrance on 15th St. The restaurant is on two levels, half is on street level and then there is a sunken dining area that has cozy booths around the edges. It décor is romantic, dimly lit, color scheme is black, gold and red and with music playing in the background, making it a perfect place for date night. I can't think of another steakhouse that I have been to that has such a fantastic atmosphere. I took Lois there for Valentine's Day and they were serving a four-course pre-fix menu. We got there at 6:30PM and were greeted by a friendly hostess and were seated immediately on the street level looking out onto 15Th Street. There is enough space between the tables, so you don't feel cramped nor do you get the impression that your eavesdropping on your neighbors or vice versa. The waiter who was friendly and knowledgeable came and took our order for the first three courses, we ordered desert later. While we were waiting for the first course to be delivered, they brought over a couple of Macaroons, explaining that they are complementary, and that they are always available on a table in the lower dining room. They were a nice touch and tasted good too. For our first course we had Ghislane which consisted beets, arugula, raspberry, and black walnuts covered in a Ghislane sauce. It was a delicious way to start off the meal. The Ghislane was paired with a very nice Zinfandel wine. (It would have been an added convenience if they had shown the wine pairings on the men.) For our second course, we chose the Wedge which was a wedge of lettuce with lamb bacon, tomato confit, egg yolk, dill, and croutons. The Wedge was paired with a Neyers 304 Sonoma Chardonnay 2016. For Lois's main course, she ordered the Striped Bass consisting of striped bass, fume blanc, fingerling potatoes, smoked salt, and charred rutabaga. This was the first time that she has had Striped Bass, she's a true Midwesterner, meat and potatoes., but the fish worked better with her diet. She loved it. I ordered the Scallops consisting of scallops, garganelli, lemon, arrabiata, and broccolini. The scallops were cooked to perfection. This course was paired with Vinabade Albarino Rias Baixas wine. For desert we had Strawberry Shortcake. It was paired with a port wine. I also added a Jameson and coffee. It was the perfect way to end a perfect evening. The service was outstanding. Each course was delivered on time, not too early nor too late. They checked on whether we were satisfied with each course and made sure our water was always full. I think Monarch Prime & Bar is in a class all by itself. I know of no other steakhouse in Omaha that delivers the experience that you get at this restaurant. For a romantic evening, this is one of the best places in town. I'm looking forward to trying their 45-day-aged Prime Rib. read more

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I spent a good amount of time this past Sunday at Monarch Prime & Bar for Brunch. This was my first visit and I really enjoyed myself. As always I started the experience with a French 75. They offer a classic take on my favorite drink and it was done well. I know the garnish doesn't make or break the cocktail experience but I loved that instead of the usual lemon peel curled into the drink, they slit the peel and topped it on the rim of the champagne flute! It's all in the details lol. I hadn't had a chance to look at the menu before I got there so I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. The Brunch menu was beautifully simplistic. I had trouble deciding between the Chilaquiles and the Beef Neck Hash so I asked the server and he said the Chilaquiles was preferred by most. I don't often disagree with servers because they are experts. This was the one time I wish I would have gone with my gut. Let me explain, the Chilaquiles tasted great but let me down in just a few ways. It was sooooo tortilla strip heavy and I'm not sure if that was to distract from the lack of chorizo I was looking forward to tasting. There just wasn't much balance between what I thought would be the supporting characters (tortilla, tomatoes) and main actors (chorizo, sunny egg) That being said, the green chili sauce was so flavorful and the tomatoes were the dark horse of the dish! I will definitely be back for Brunch because the Beef Neck Hash is calling my name and I'm excited to try dinner there as well! read more

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Stayed at Hotel Deco and decided to try the Monarch since everything else was closed. Despite being fairly expensive, it did not disappoint. Ambiance - The restaurant itself is very posh with ambient lighting as well as fancy decor. There was a wall of painted flowers and 3D butterflies that were gorgeous to look at. Props to whoever designed their interior, because it exudes fanciness. Service - Our server was super patient and very informative about the menu. Always timely and willing to give recommendations. Food: - 21 day Wagyu sirloin medium-rare was delicious! Crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. It was also soaked in a delicious sauce that enhanced the flavor. - herb fingerling potatoes were subpar. There was not much flavor to them and they did not stand out. - fritas. The good thing about these were the two sauces that came with them - a green one and an aioli. The green was my favorite but they were both super good with a different, but interesting flavor that you would be sure to enjoy. - broccolini was the gem of everything I had. The sauce was delicious. It was well cooked - not too hard and not too soft. I could have eaten this for days. - cabernet wine was nothing special. - smores board was delicious! It not only looked beautiful, but the chocolate was decadent and paired nicely with the melted marshmellow which was charred to perfection. The hazel nut covered in caramel was a nice touch as well. - complimentary macaroons that you could pick off a bowl on your way out, but because they've been out for so long (I'm assuming), they were stale and just not very good. I would pass on these. Pricing - Splitting between 3 people, it ended up being around ~70/person but we were definitely full. Overall, Monarch is a great place to dine at if you're in town looking for something fancy or even a romantic date night. It's fairly expensive though, so prepare to empty quite a bit of your wallet. A bit out of my price range for me to visit again, but it was a nice fancy dinner. read more

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Went here to celebrate my sons birthday and his first home purchase; when we made the reservation we were asked if it was for any special occasion so I told them why. Not sure why they asked as no one at the restaurant acknowledged it. Service was adequate (not great) and we waited for an hour and a half to get served and or first drink order took about 20 minutes and not everyone got their drinks at the same time; balance of the drinks were another 5 minute wait. Tried to order several high end bourbons they show on the menu and they were out. Then we tried to order two different bottles of wine for dinner and guess what...They were out?? If you looking for a "Prime" steakhouse this is not the place. Very limited steaks offerings on the menu (no specials) and if you are hungry....good luck. When our order arrived (1.5 hours later) the steaks were not what I had in mind. My son & I ordered the 60 day dry aged Wagyu rib eye steak; my steak was two small medallions and my son's was two small rectangular strips. The waiter assured us it was the same cut and that might be true as both were very tough to cut and tough to eat. My son's date had the 30 day Wagyu strip steak; her steak was just as tough and just as small a portion. I have traveled a great deal and had a lot of steaks including lots of Wagyu and this was not up to standards. Also for $70.00 for a steak I'd like the entire steak and not two very small medallions. My wife ordered the gnocchi and she enjoyed hers but again very small portions. With two apps, five drink orders (no wine) and four entrees and no deserts the bill was approx. $500.00?? WOWSA. I'd be happy to spend that for Great food, Great service and a full offering of everything they list but that was not case here. Not sure we'll go back with so many other great restaurants in Omaha. read more

A restaurant Omaha deserves; an innovative menu and chef willing to challenge omaha dining expectations. It's not truly a steakhouse in the conventional sense; rather it's a nice restaurant that has an interest in dry aged steak. The wagyu steak is A5 I was told and really is amazing. I had the 75$ tasting menu. It's probably the best way to go. (Note: no substitutions allowed) The pork shoulder and the Wagyu beef are the best, and for a larger portion on a second visit perhaps I would just order those. If I had one suggestion it would be to change from the s'mores desert to something else. (The NY Times had made a similar suggestion) The dessert was not served warm due to the ganache, but who wants a room temperature s'more? Overall, great place for omaha and I hope it does well. read more

We had dinner here last night before attending a show at the orpheum. We were greeted by the bartender telling us that we would be better off sitting at the bar so we had enough time to get our food before we needed to get to the show. He convinced us to order the "show menu" which was a 3 course meal.....he told us this would be the quickest way to get our food so we wouldn't be late. So we took his advice....and boy were we wrong. He left our table and it took him 10 minutes to come back and actually take our order for food AND for drinks. Then we waited 25 minutes to get our soup and salad. Since that took so long our main dish was out about 2 minutes later and just sitting there getting cold. We then had to tell them to bring our desserts as now we were running late and so then those sat there with melting ice cream while we were finishing our dinner. This was not worth the money for how fast we had to eat and how terrible the service was. Never once did someone apologize for any of this. We will not be returning. read more

If you are interested in really overpriced food of above avg execution with excessive wait time, I have the place for you... Let me set the scene: it was late Sat night( ie after the rush), the apps were ok. The salad had popcorn on it! I got a soup but not the one I wanted( brought to tableside without my knowledge they were making the change because they ran out). Then crickets( ie silence, nothing happening) for about 50 min prior to entrees arriving. Finally.. the duck arrives killed twice( once when initially killed then when it was overcooked). My bison was not bad. Of yeah, the $9.00 fingering potatoes what were roasted and sprinkled with salt and parsley. We left before dessert.. Bon appetite! Ps. The manager was apologetic and tried to make amends but it really was getting late. read more

Monarch Restaurant - Approx $9.00 roasted potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Undoubtedly this steak house is bringing it ... with attention to detail and a modern take on everything .... Monarch is a breath of fresh air for the city. The interior is elegant and spacious. The wait staff is usually on point and so is the food. I've had a few slip ups on some of my visits here but overall a very solid restaurant. I don't recommend them for lunch ... it was by far the weakest performance and a very limited menu. Dinner and brunch are bound to be a hit. read more

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This review will be a good reminder for me as to why I won't return, and a good bit of food for thought (pun not intended) for why you shouldn't bother, either. Last night, I went to Monarch Prime for the first time. I'd been eager to try it for months. A friend of mine and I walked in and were warmly greeted by the bartenders, which she knew, because someone close to her used to work here. Yep, the decor is Instagram-able. The wind tunnel of frigid air from the hotel entrance sucks when you are sitting in the lounge. But, I was willing to attempt mind over matter and further my experience. Our intentions were to have a glass of wine or a cocktail, and possibly dinner. We had a seat in the lounge and it took 20 minutes to be further acknowledged. I had to specifically ask for water, as I was parched. She and I were bewildered, attempting to make eye contact with someone. Others in the lounge were actively being waited on. But not us! We FINALLY were able to place our drink order. But it took probably another 10 minutes. And sadly, the expensive cocktail I ordered was not delicious. The "Elder Error" was vinegary and cinnamon-y and I had to wonder if I was involuntarily placed on the Master Cleanse? (Master Cleanse = Lemon, maple syrup, cayenne. Drink, lose weight). By this time I knew I wouldn't be giving them my business and was considering other options downtown for dinner. Do you think anyone asked us how our drinks were, or if we needed anything else, or asked us if we were dining with them tonight or brought over a tab? No, No, No and No. We left cash on the table and left. My friend has said a number of her other friends have tried Monarch and said they wouldn't return, either. Beyond disappointed. Want my $15 back. We went to V. Mertz and had a lovely time, per usual. read more

Stopped at this place during our visit to the Hotel Deco. What an amazing dining experience! When the waitress noticed my sister was having trouble with the light level, she immediately had someone turn the light up. That was just the start of a lovely night. The menu was small but eclectic. We went with a charcuterie board, the flatbread, and the roasted Brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Every choice was a hit. The charcuterie board was well balanced, with a great variety of cheeses, sliced meats, nuts, fruit, olives, and various toppings. The roasted veggies were perfectly cooked and tasted great! The flatbread was a wonderful and fragrant combination of cheese and herbs, and went quickly! We settled on sharing the creme Brulee and a pavlova with fresh berries. Again, both were amazing! The brulee was large and had a good amount of berries. The pavlova was crispy outside, creamy inside, and had a perfect amount of fresh berries. We took our opportunity for breakfast the next morning and had just as great of an experience. Our table opted for the eggs benedict, and the housemade hollandaise sauce was the highlight! Our servers at both meals were outstanding, giving us time to make our choices, but always there at just the right time. First Class! And thanks to the manager Ben, who stepped up when a small issue arose with the timing of the wine we had ordered and made things more than just right! We plan to return on every opportunity! read more

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Walking into Monarch Prime & Bar, it is a beautiful restaurant. After being seated it took over an hour to take our order! The restaurant was absolutely EMPTY, we had reservations, and we had no one come check on us! They do not offer bread and butter or anything of that sort. So if you are hungry come about 3 hours before, since that's when the food will come out. Got our food 2 hours into being seated, which came out 10 minutes apart from each other. Food was awful. Prices are insane! $50 for a 4 inch little steak! $8 for a small pile of lettuce. NOT EVEN A SALAD! Just lettuce and sauce.... Wayyyyy to much sauce. This place is absolutely trash. We tried to go for a nice dinner for a bachelorette party, If I could give 0 stars I would. What a waste of 3 hours and what was suppose to be a memorable night with friends and family. Still ended up paying $300 after speaking with manager. Don't go here. read more

Celebrated our 7th Anniversary this past weekend and we were beyond pleased! I'm on the Keto Diet and our waiter made sure to bring lettuce out in place of crackers for our appetizer and that no crouton was used for my Caesar salad. The tomahawk chop melted in our mouths, the best we have ever had. Broccolini and asparagus was equally delicious, I would go back just for those! My salad was delicious. Can't wait to go back. We were there when Justin Timberlake was in town, so it got very busy, but our waiter stayed attentive and water glasses stayed full. He was the best considering the circumstances. The head chef was so nice and it really is a beautiful restaurant. Thanks, Monarch, for the great experience! read more

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We had such a great meal here! Started out with the chicken liver pate. One of the best I've had. It was smokey, creamy, topped with truffles and absolutely delicious. Had a terrific (and by A, I mean 3) Manhattan, Caesar salad and the seasonal bread and butter. That butter? I could've put it in an ice cream cone and would've had no qualms about it. And then we were lucky enough to get the one Tomahawk steak they had available that night. Split between four people we still couldn't finish it all. It was a perfectly cooked medium rare and the veal demi glaze was out of this world. For sides we had the pomme purée and broccolini, both of which we almost had a full on family feud over who got the last of it. Absolutely incredible meal. My only regret is not saving any room for desert. 5 stars isn't enough. Hats off to the kitchen! Great work! read more

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This was a beyond disappointing evening. Hosting guests from Phoenix. Monarch was recommended by friends who had a great experience. It was awful from start to finish. Service sub par - lacked attention and customer care. The halibut was slimy and fishy. Charcuterie board had bad meat and waiter had to be chased down twice for bread. No checking back, no offer for drinks... sadly I could go on. Manager - or so he said was unapologetic and aloof. Not going back. read more

We are counting down until Monarch opens its doors again - it's our go-to place for celebrations and to bring people when they're in town and want a traditional "Omaha steak dinner". They appetizers and dessert never disappoint, nor do the drinks - always excellent! We'll be making reservations again soon for this amazing restaurant! read more

The first day I stay at a hotel I want to dine at the hotel just from driver burn out. Had no idea how classy this place was. Naturally everything is a la carte. Everything was delicious. Michael our waiter was very helpful and suggested the the morels. Never had one. Now I know what all the fuss and expense is about. It was a gloomy day and I wanted soup. Cream of cauliflower. Looked and sounded boring. It sure didn't taste that way. I ordered garangelli, no recall of what it actually is, but I liked it. Basil got barramundi which is a lentil dish. Add on potatoes. Not a fan of the strawberry shortcake, cause like the lettuce wedge if it can be deconstructed they'll find a way. Someone was very kind to take us to the secret hallway to the elevators so we wouldn't have to climb the stairs, and there are many. I enjoyed chatting with the manager about how much we loved it here. read more