A classic good time! Food is excellent, drinks are tasty, and setting is a step back in time. FOOD My husband and I split the appetizer sampler and each got a steak. The sampler is the way to go if you are even looking at two appetizers. The wings of course are delicious. The green beans were also incredible. The steaks were PERFECT. Cooked exactly to your preference. The salad was a little bland. We were too full for dessert. But the table next to us got a grasshopper and it looked so good! AMBIANCE The coolest looking bar in Minneapolis, in my opinion. The decor gives old school supper club. Red booths and floral wallpaper. SERVICE Definitely on the slower side. read more

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I've always heard good things about the HH and wings here. My sister thought this would be a nice place to check out for my mom's bday. We made reservations which is definitely needed as it's a smaller place. The tables are a bit tight which gives me a bit of anxiety. Not a ton on the menu I can eat. My mom & sister split a steak, I got wings & fries. The infamous wings. I didn't too much care them honestly. They are well seasoned. Idk if they use allspice or what but the cinnamon-ish flavor throws me off. I don't mind a bit of sweetness but generally not my fave seasoning mix. Ranch is extra but it does help. I gotta boozy milkshake, creamsicle, it was good. Our waiter was very attentive and busy! They do have a complimentary parking lot which is amazing in this area! read more

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Dang, I used to go to the Monte Carlo in the 80s. Everything about our visit was sub par. Most disappointing was I came to have a brisket sandwich --- it was the place to go to get a good one --- and the meat was tough. So sad. read more

Service was great, ambiance was good as well (other than the table of 6 yelling in an entirely empty restaurant). My water glass was dirty and had food stuff on the rim which turned me off completely from drinking it. I ordered just the wings and boy was I disappointed. They are jumbo wings with a dry rub but spoiler alert, the dry rub is just salt and pepper. Heavy on the salt. The wings were so salty they started to burn the inside of my cheeks. The fries were good. Take any recommendation for a Minnesota eatery with a grain of salt (no pun intended). You're better off flying to Chicago for a decent meal. The music they play is nice. It calms you down after you're upset at the mediocre meal you've had. read more

Monte Carlo - Wings - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

OMG. My first time at the Monte Carlo did not disappoint!! I stopped in for a drink and dessert and I will absolutely be back. Our server was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We settled for the infamous French 75 and the chocolate cake. NO WORDS. the cake was so good I forgot to get a picture! read more

Monte Carlo - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Awesome bar and food. They make the standard superior. Great ambiance and fun crowd. Had the Salad Nicosia and egg salad (yes it was that good). read more

Monte Carlo - If you can't find your cocktail here you are crazy. - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is my third time hitting up Monte Carlo, and I have to say, I'll never stray from their wings. Seriously, they've become my go-to in the city. Every time, those wings come out hot, crispy, and packed with flavor -- I'm already daydreaming about my next visit. The seasoning? Delicious. It's got a little sweetness, great blend of spices, and a whole lot of layers that hit you differently with each bite. It's like a flavor party happening in your mouth. I don't know what they do to these wings, but they're definitely doing it right. They've also got solid fries to go with it, and let's not forget about the chocolate cake. It's not the star of the show, but it's a nice little sweet ending to your meal. Honestly, the whole thing kind of feels like an adult-sized kids meal -- satisfying and comforting, but with a grown-up twist. If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Monte Carlo - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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For sure there seem to be varying reviews for Monte Carlo, but I really like it. I very much appreciate their free parking, although it does get full at times. I also think that their host staff are always kind & professional, even though it does get a bit hectic there at peak times. The best part for me is the food. Everything I have tried at the Monte Carlo has been delicious and well prepared. I always seem to gravitate towards the Beijing wings which are always a favorite. I did also try the Sampler Appetizer Platter recently and it also did not disappoint. The cocktails are also innovative and well prepared. read more

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Our first time dining at Monte Carlo fell a little short than expected. I'd heard so much about the food, and the the cocktails; it was on my bucket list for months. I was finally able to book a reservation for the indoor seating and while the food and drinks were indeed delicious, a few other points fell short for me. I found the menu to be significantly limited; a handful of sandwiches and main entrees. The bar menu is more vast than the dinning menu. I didn't order an appetizer as I had not done my homework about their famous chicken wings to try them. Nothing spoke to me and knowing my entré was served with their delicious house-made Cesar salad, our table passed on apps. For mains, we enjoyed the "Moules Frites" and the "Scallops Basilic". The Moules Frites were served with country bread and our choice of side; I opted the $3 up charge for a Baked Potato, but once it arrived at my table, I immediately regretted that decision; the potato was flavorless and bland. Literally, just a baked potato, no fixings. The mussels on the other hand were delicious. The broth the mussels were served in was well seasoned, warm and savory. The Scallops Bascilic dish was insanely delicious! The scallops were perfectly cooked, but what truly pulled the whole dish together was the garlic-y cream sauce that covered the entire bed of pasta. What made this experience less than phenomenal was the limited menu and the service which we found to be okay but not on-par with the type of establishment this is; service is a bit lack-luster as is the delays with drinks. I also wasn't too big a fan of how close together the tables were both indoors and outside. If you don't mind the lack of privacy on a casual date night or a girls night out, jump the broom and try them out. But if you're looking for a more intimate, romantic experience, I'd keep this one off that list. All in all, it was good, not great; still a fun night out in the North Loop complete with a good meal and okay drinks. I'd suggest a starter meal here and 1 round of drinks; lots of cool bar options nearby! read more

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Old time richness in both atmosphere and menu. We enjoyed the petit fillet with Caesar salad and divine horseradish sauce. Pumpernickel toast as well. Impeccable service! Of interest is the enormous bar with bottles going up to the ceiling! They also have patio service. read more

We stopped by on a Monday for drinks and something to eat and sat at the patio. Really nice ambiance with the trees and the umbrellas. Lots of people there after work. The prices on their website are outdated- everything is a bit pricier now. I ordered the root beer float cocktail (really unique!) and the cheeseburger with fries. Overall I thought the drink menu was good but a bit pricey with no happy hour, and the food menu to definitely be on the higher end- with even a plain ceasar salad costing almost $20. The root beer float drink was good, but I was disappointed that by the time it got to me the ice cream was almost completely gone and melted away. My burger was good as well and the fries were very crispy and perfectly salted. Our server was very pleasant and kind, but service overall was pretty slow. Drinks especially took a while to get out, and we placed our order before it had gotten busier. read more

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Still consistently great in my book. Amy provided perfect service and is super friendly. I'm not sure I have ever dined during the day at this establishment and not been outside.... Still a great experience. read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Monte Carlo! The staff were helpful and patient. The atmosphere was comfortable yet lively. Everyone enjoyed the food and cocktails! French 75 and Blood Orange Martini were tasty. LOVED the filet. The coleslaw was so good. And as always, the chicken wings are highly recommended! read more

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Monte Carlo was fantastic!! This place has been on our list for a while!! First off, the environment was fantastic. With my significant other being deaf in one ear, they sat us in the back where it was quieter and we could hear one another!! The salmon was on another level, one of the best I've ever had! The sampler platter was a great side too! Highly recommend visiting this place!! read more

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This restaurant was always on my list to try. I finally got the opportunity to go. So glad they have their own parking lot, it's rare in downtown. They have a nice patio area but it was so windy, nobody was sitting outside. Huge wall of liquor in the bar area, this fancy restaurant gave me a supper club vibes. We ordered the Maui guacamole, that was like poke. My steak came with a side ceasar salad. Server was very attentive and gave suggestions to drinks on the menu. I wanted something refreshing and aperol spritz did the work. read more

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Nice place for a patio dinner. The menu is a little more interesting with a range of options from sandwich's to roasts. The staff wasn't super fast but I know they had a lot of tables. The outdoor patio is amazing and it's great for a summertime dinner or drink!! I recommend getting a reservation- but the outside area I believe it first come first serve. The parking can also be a hassle in downtown area but they do have their own parking lot (small). read more

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I really liked my linguine pasta -- they gave me a choice whether to make it creamy or just the olive oil sauce and they definitely gave enough. We also tried the fried chicken and it was super good with flavor! I enjoyed the calamari but we especially enjoyed the variety of alcoholic malts. I think the service could've been better -- the patio was already closed when we arrived (probably due to the heat?) we were seated in the middle tables so it was a bit tight, but the ambience was nice. I would say overall average experience :) read more

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Monte Carlo has plenty of great things going for them! Their drinks were spectacular. They were definitely strong but very well made & they had a great variety. I highly recommend the pear martini! The patio is also cute and vibey, with nice hanging lights and trees nestled between the buildings. The patio is first come first serve for seating so you may have a bit of a wait on a nice day. Our service was very slow and we had a hard time tracking down our server to get additional items and the check. In terms of the menu, the vegetarian options were extremely limited which was a bummer. The open faced egg salad was good but nothing mind blowing. The fries it came with however were delicious! If in the area I would come back for more drinks - they were the highlight of the night! read more

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Had this spot after a long day on set and it was a smooth vibe. We rode scooters from our hotel over and it was a cool experience to view Minneapolis while on our way here. The service was really nice, even noticed how tired we were because we weren't speaking much, but told us that we were a nice and easy table for the night. The food wasn't amazing, but definitely got the job done. It was bar food, so there's not much to be expected, hence the 3 star review. Probably won't ever be back, but if you go, get the wings! read more

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the food was just OK. It was nothing special. The service was pretty good however it's all for not as this restaurant is as loud as any restaurant I've ever been in not only can you not have a conversation with the person next to you but it's impossible to communicate with even the service staff because of the amount of noise. The place is as loud as the Metrodome was back in the 80s. This is really a bar pick up joint not a restaurant. I cannot recommend it to anyone who wants to have a conversation during dinner. Not to mention it's way overpriced read more

Slow service on Saturday nights. It took almost 30 minutes to receive an appetizer of Wings. The wings have a dry rub that includes cinnamon. Not my favorite but the rub isn't too overwhelming. read more

The wings here are THE BEST dry rub wings in the world!!! Crispy & comes out piping hot! Tastes like 80% oriental spice / 20% salt... not salty like wings should be which makes me want to eat a lot of these in one sitting compared to most places due to the salt factor of normal dry rub wings. I like these dry rub ones here since it does not leave a bad after taste like the dry rub everywhere else. The calamari is a bit on the salty side but if you dip into the marinara it's fantastic! Togo service was 15min for both. Pick up Togo at the bar. Smells like just wings in the restaurant even though it's much classier of a place with a full menu. It's a very demure, very quaint interior. read more

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Yikes, this is not what I thought it was going to be at all! The vibes are very midwest steakhouse and it does feel in every way highly authentic for what they're going for. Tablecloths with towels as napkins, everything just seems so midwest - it was nice to go see this! Then we ended up getting our drinks, and let me tell you it's really cool to have a sidecar that is bigger than your manhattan or martini. And the manhattans and martinis weren't bad, they just were good enough. Now at this price point that makes sense and if your goal is to go have a couple cocktails and a miniature steak and get drunk then yes, this will work, but the cocktails could be much better! The food however did not hit. The wings were nice and crispy and had a fun flavor. They certainly weren't spicy though, and I wouldn't call them necessarily juicy either. Crispy was the best they had going for them. The caesar salad had to be the most watery caesar salad i've ever had and was not at all tasty. The steaks were SOOOOO small that it was disappointing, and the Rueben Sandwich was decent, but certainly wasn't made with anything that had flavor depth like Katz's pastrami. I might drop by for a drink in the future, but I won't be eating here again. read more

We got their meatloaf sandwich and their mussels and had Chili, clam chouder, chicken soups. The Meatloaf was delicious we gave it 8/10, the chilli 9/10, the mussels 6/10 they were very salty. Love the atmosphere and the service was great. read more

On a weekend trip to MSP, met up with some friends we haven't seen in years. It was our first time to the Monte Carlo and it did not disappoint. They have a nice seating shares in front to wait for your group and people watch. The server Yasmina was super friendly. We had a table for six on the patio. It was very comfortable and good for conversation. We ordered the legendary chicken legs with the dry rub and they did not disappoint! All the entrees were great including the green beans. Would definitely recommend the Monte Carlo. read more

First time here. I've always heard positive things about this place especially the wings. The atmosphere has a speak easy vibe. Has a fine dining but prices are really reasonable for the atmosphere. The service however was very slow and took a long time to get even our appetizer. read more

My coworkers and I went to Monte Carlo for lunch. We asked to be seated on the patio since it was a nice day out but wanted to be in the shade. The host that greeted us brought us to a glass table with no shade. There were 7 of us so they brought us to their biggest table available but didn't listen to our request. One of my coworker went up to the host to ask if we could be seated at a different table with shade and received a unwelcoming response from another hostess. We were being friendly and asking nicely about the change because we requested a table in a shade but was brought to one with no shade and a glass table that reflected the sunlight. We even offered sitting inside if needed. In the end, we grabbed a six person table and pulled over a chair for the extra person. The waitress was lovely though! Olivia got all our orders and drinks in a timely and welcoming manner. I appreciated her positive attitude. The food and drinks was delicious. I would come back because I like the patio vibes and the food. read more

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We had delightful waitress, however she took our order we never saw her again. I had to ask for our check four times from other employees. I finally got up & asked another waitress for our ticket & she happily got it for me. The food was just plain awful. My husband ordered a brisket French dip sandwich & it ended up being processed meat with absolutely no taste. He didn't even finish half of the sandwich. I ordered the liver & onions. It was just ok. There several empty tables so they weren't that busy. I would not recommend this restaurant & I do this very rarely. read more

We arrived and asked the host to be seated outside and her reaction, facial expression and response was a little off putting. She set her phone down and said sureee? There were tables available but she sat us in the way back, we both took turns going to the restroom and still no sign of a waitress so we decided to leave and dine elsewhere. read more

The atmosphere was relaxed and family-friendly, ideal for family meals. The service was excellent; our server was attentive and well-informed about the menu. The food was satisfying, making it a wonderful spot to take your parents or grandparents for dinner. The patio area was pleasant. read more

Been going for years. Always have Monty Carlo as Wolves pre-game ritual with Panco Shrimp for dinner. Best we have ever had, but sadly taken off the menu. Pescatarian, all other seafood is too greasy or very uneventful. Won't return unless it comes back. Service is good, but food seems to have taken a turn. read more

Enjoyed a beautiful MN spring day on their patio- shared the appetizer sampler and some cocktails Be warned their drinks are boozy but good - food is just average for me- been here a few times and nothing really stands out- they are know for their chicken wings but I'm not a fan of their dry rub Service was slow and not very engaging- have also eaten inside before and I love their bar area - good place for drinks read more

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Went here recently for a snack and drink post graduation ceremony. The patio seating is lovely! The chairs are only like a 4/10 on the comfort scale, but the chill outdoors vibe is nice enough to overlook that. Everything we ordered was super flavorful and well cooked. The green beans were quite spicy, so if that's not your thing, avoid them. Our server wasn't very chatty, and things came out a little slow, which was fine for a lazy Friday snack, but if you're under a time crunch, keep that in mind. The cocktails are definitely the star of the show. I had the Blood Orange Martini. It was well balanced between citrus and sour, I highly recommend. read more

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A good place to celebrate a special event or even have a business meeting. Food is great, service is impeccable, and the decor mixes modern at the bar and traditional at the dining area. It's certainly worth a try if not for the food at least the cocktails! Selection of desserts is limited but tasty! Save room and have a nice dessert wine at the end! read more

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Visited the Monte Carlo for a work dinner! Loved the vintage vibes. Felt like an old hotel restaurant. Great bar area, loads of seating but felt cozy. I had the sirloin and the flavor was perfect. We also shared a sampler of appetizer and the wings and green beans were my favorite. Crispy, seasoned coating on the wings and a delightful caramelized onion sauce on the green beans. I had the blood orange martini, which did not disappoint. Staff were super friendly and attentive and desert was literally and figuratively icing on the cake with the multi-layered chocolate cake served with a side of ice cream. The outdoor space looked super cute as well and the area surrounding the restaurant looked fun and plenty of little shops and places to be discovered right amidst the downtown center of Minneapolis. read more

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Overall, the dining experience was poor. We sat on the patio and ordered shrimp cocktail and a shared filet mignon. The shrimp consisted of 7 small shrimp and cocktail sauce served in a paper cup for $18. The filet was ordered medium and came out overcooked and flat. I don't know what cut of meat it was, but I've never seen filet that thin. The manager had the steak remade which I appreciate. It was equally as thin. For an old school steakhouse, the food, price and menu are misaligned. We will not be back. read more

Monte Carlo - Filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Patio season is here. Enjoy their great outdoor patio. One of the best in the Loop. Friendly service with great drinks. Cheers read more

Monte Carlo - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was able to go to the Monte Carlo for pre-dinner drinks with some friends and the vibe was great! Although it was busy we were able to sit at a table by the bar to enjoy our drinks. It was an old school classic bar that was lively. The drinks were doubles for $13.95! What is not to love about this. You will get a full glass that is about 2 martini glasses. Both the Sidecar and the Blood Orange Martini were great pre-dinner drinks. The Sidecar is Brandy, Orange Liqueur and Fresh Line Juice, Served Up. While the Blood Orange Martini includes: Blood Orange Vodka, Splash of Grapefruit Juice, Splash of Orange Juice and Dash of Cranberry Shrub. Service was quick in helping us and seating us! read more

Monte Carlo - Orange is the Sidecar ; Pink is the Blood Orange Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The first thing I want to say is this place looks fantastic. That's the first thing I want to let everyone know. The cocktails the server she was so lovely and personable. I felt like this was a family-oriented business. The wings were just OK. I'll come back for more cocktails and to try the steak. I wasn't crazy about the wings, but the ranch was excellent, though! read more

Monte Carlo - Wings - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food was delicious! This place is famous or a lot of dishes but I had to try their maui guacamole and salmon with capers. We were not disappointed! The guac is more like a ceviche which being from Hawaii, I did not mind at all! The salmon was perfectly cooked and the capers gave it that little kick. The location itself is pretty cool! I was able to get there via a Lime Scooter so it is close to hotels and other restaurants. The bar is probably the coolest spot I have seen in a while. It looks like a fun place to hang out after work or on the weekend. We were seated in the side room away from the bar so the noise level was not loud. The drinks also are really tasty! I don't usually drink foo foo drinks and my peach cosmo was delicious! Overall, you will love this place! read more

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