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Went here for a patio dinner for the first time and it was an awesome summer night! The ambiance was lovely and service was great, despite how busy they were. I ended up getting the carbonara ($I forgot), salmon caesar ($25), and an NA sangria ($9). They were good, but you can expect to foot a heftier bill than you'd typically expect, so minus 1 point for that. Take that with a grain of salt though -- I am a broke, early 20s girl who has expensive taste lol. It was a fun summer patio dinner, if you're looking for a good vibe!
Usually I love this place. Today the waitress was not very attentive. I went with a couple girlfriends we ordered wings, calamari and the beans. Had a Bloody Mary to drink. I LOVE these wings made with a dry rub. I was introducing my friends to them and one wanted ranch to dip them in. The waitress was no where to be found so we went to the hostess after a few minutes and asked her.The spicy green beans were delish. The calamari was like any other restaurant. The Bloody Mary was blah nothing rimming the glass and a browned celery stick was thrown in.
Enjoyed a lovely spot on the patio with some friends! The chicken wings came out hot and the portion was bigger than I was expecting for a spot in the North Loop. The seasoning and flavor was delicious. I'm not a big chicken wings came person and I thought these were really good! The service was outstanding! Super prompt and attentive! The shrimp cocktail and salads looked fresh and yummy! There was a table that got salads and French fries-yum! They are on my list to try the next time I come back.
We're sitting in the hotel, 9pm, wondering, "what should we do for dinner?" All of a sudden, at the same time we go, "I think I found a sick place..." Boom bang BAM we show our phones same place... Monte Carlo (sick). Head over and only had to wait ~20 minutes on a Saturday night (sick) and then ordered a well rounded spread. There's something about this city and GREAT wings because man oh man they were so crispy, nicely flavorful and juicy as hell. The calamari was standard, but the cocktail sauce wasn't cocktail saucey enough. The green beans were very good and the French dip was electric. It was hot out (not the restaurant's fault) but the vibes were so strong ! All in all this place was everything I was expecting it to be and clearly a staple for those that live here (and like that kind of vibe)
Ordered take out and got the wings. For take out they were perfect on timing. They mentioned 20-25 minutes on the phone and as soon as I showed up the wings were coming out hot and ready. $20 for 12 wings (flats and drumsticks). Once we got home to eat the wings they were not as flavorful as we remembered. The skin was crispy and the outside dry rub was good. But the actual meat lacked flavor.
Beautiful ambience and fantastic, old-school menu and charm. Service was lovely and food was delicious. I had the walleye dinner and my date had mussels. The wine, salad, and bread were also wonderful. They have their own parking lot which is a huge plus in the north loop.
Monte Carlo is a great spot year round! I've been in the deep winter months and beautiful summer time, each experience has called for a different yet incredibly enjoyable. Most recently, I've had the salmon caesar salad which was great if you're looking for something very light. I wish it had a stronger caesar flavor but it was pleased for lunch. In terms of drinks if you like martinis this is your place. They will give you a martini with a mini shaker so you basically get 2 drinks in one. Such a great deal and they'll do martinis that aren't even on the menu considering they have the ingredients. The energy inside is very vintage romantic which is something you don't see a lot of in this area of minneapolis which tends to lean more modern. The patio is great and covered by umbrellas so nice on sunny day!
Nothing better than a round table at Monte Carlo. Wings and a sampler plate and a few Reuben's and we were happy. In summer enjoy the patio!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
7 days ago
We go to Monte Carlo every month for our monthly anniversary for the last 2-3 years and we love ittttt!! We always get the sampler platter and we love love love the liver paste. But they took that away :( We are so sad. We asked our waitress and she was also sad about it and told me to bring it up. Please bring back the live paste! Also we noticed the drinks have gone down in volume. I wish Monte Carlo didn't change. I'd rather have you guys just raise your prices. We stopped going now until... Still very sad about it read more
Beautiful patio with twinkling lights and fun city vibe. Service was very slow. Almost every table was full so thats understandable, however we didnt feel like a priority compared to some. Food was good quality. Prices high. read more
1 month ago
Went here for a patio dinner for the first time and it was an awesome summer night! The ambiance was lovely and service was great, despite how busy they were. I ended up getting the carbonara ($I forgot), salmon caesar ($25), and an NA sangria ($9). They were good, but you can expect to foot a heftier bill than you'd typically expect, so minus 1 point for that. Take that with a grain of salt though -- I am a broke, early 20s girl who has expensive taste lol. It was a fun summer patio dinner, if you're looking for a good vibe! read more
Usually I love this place. Today the waitress was not very attentive. I went with a couple girlfriends we ordered wings, calamari and the beans. Had a Bloody Mary to drink. I LOVE these wings made with a dry rub. I was introducing my friends to them and one wanted ranch to dip them in. The waitress was no where to be found so we went to the hostess after a few minutes and asked her.The spicy green beans were delish. The calamari was like any other restaurant. The Bloody Mary was blah nothing rimming the glass and a browned celery stick was thrown in. read more
Enjoyed a lovely spot on the patio with some friends! The chicken wings came out hot and the portion was bigger than I was expecting for a spot in the North Loop. The seasoning and flavor was delicious. I'm not a big chicken wings came person and I thought these were really good! The service was outstanding! Super prompt and attentive! The shrimp cocktail and salads looked fresh and yummy! There was a table that got salads and French fries-yum! They are on my list to try the next time I come back. read more
We're sitting in the hotel, 9pm, wondering, "what should we do for dinner?" All of a sudden, at the same time we go, "I think I found a sick place..." Boom bang BAM we show our phones same place... Monte Carlo (sick). Head over and only had to wait ~20 minutes on a Saturday night (sick) and then ordered a well rounded spread. There's something about this city and GREAT wings because man oh man they were so crispy, nicely flavorful and juicy as hell. The calamari was standard, but the cocktail sauce wasn't cocktail saucey enough. The green beans were very good and the French dip was electric. It was hot out (not the restaurant's fault) but the vibes were so strong ! All in all this place was everything I was expecting it to be and clearly a staple for those that live here (and like that kind of vibe) read more
3 months ago
Ordered take out and got the wings. For take out they were perfect on timing. They mentioned 20-25 minutes on the phone and as soon as I showed up the wings were coming out hot and ready. $20 for 12 wings (flats and drumsticks). Once we got home to eat the wings they were not as flavorful as we remembered. The skin was crispy and the outside dry rub was good. But the actual meat lacked flavor. read more
Beautiful ambience and fantastic, old-school menu and charm. Service was lovely and food was delicious. I had the walleye dinner and my date had mussels. The wine, salad, and bread were also wonderful. They have their own parking lot which is a huge plus in the north loop. read more
Monte Carlo is a great spot year round! I've been in the deep winter months and beautiful summer time, each experience has called for a different yet incredibly enjoyable. Most recently, I've had the salmon caesar salad which was great if you're looking for something very light. I wish it had a stronger caesar flavor but it was pleased for lunch. In terms of drinks if you like martinis this is your place. They will give you a martini with a mini shaker so you basically get 2 drinks in one. Such a great deal and they'll do martinis that aren't even on the menu considering they have the ingredients. The energy inside is very vintage romantic which is something you don't see a lot of in this area of minneapolis which tends to lean more modern. The patio is great and covered by umbrellas so nice on sunny day! read more
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
8 months ago
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
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
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
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
1 month ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
2 months ago
1 year ago
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
28 days ago
3 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
3 months ago
7 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
4 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
11 months ago
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
5 months ago
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219 3rd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Warehouse District, North Loop
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