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Not a great experience! Went for happy hour and left unhappy. The place is really cool and trendy and as you walk in the vibe is definitely set...the service was "ok" and the food was hit and miss. Some items were amazing while others could be easily left off the menu...in my opinion. What got me the most was when we received a plate and really didn't like it...the server didn't even offer to replace it with something else or even remove it from the bill. Either way the experience wasn't the best and I would be on the fence if ever I had to decide to return.
My girlfriend and I went to this place for our anniversary and it was so good. We sat in the wine garden, which is very romantic. We ordered multiple appetizers such as the matzo ball soup, chicken liver pate, the fish, the cucumber salad, lolo salad, and tallow fries. Our server was also knowledgeable about the menu and ensured we were taken care of. Service was great from the entrance to the end of the meal. I definitely recommend this place for small groups, date nights, or just a hangout with friends.
Cecelia, a new server, took great care of us on the outdoor patio. Our burgers were delicious but the birthday dessert of Semifreddo was exquisite! Quiet summer evening under the fans---delightful!
We had a good dinner here although not at all what was expected. We came to celebrate our anniversary, but it is really not the kind of place to do so. They don't do anything to recognize any celebrations. We were able to get street parking right nearby. They do offer some comp garage parking with instructions on their site. And as mentioned, it is easy to pass by. The entrance to the restaurant is rather nondescript. We came to the restaurant a bit early and got to take advantage of a couple items from their happy hour menu. It's a short time period for these specials and drinks, but worth it. We ordered (and shared) their regular menu appetizer of chicken liver pate topped with fig jam -- which was excellent -- and it was my favorite dish of the night. I also got their stuffed eggplant off the regular menu (quite good). My husband had a HH tavern slider with caramelized onions, blue cheese and mustard. He also got an order of HH tallow fries -- done well. For desserts, he got an airy angel food cake with berries and sabayon; I gad their chocolate pots de creme -- so rich with dense dark chocolate. A number of folks came with their dogs and sat in their outside patio area. We sat inside which is a tad more intimate but less decoratively appealing. I'm glad we came to check them out. Now we know.
Outdoor garden dining in a chic urban setting. When we arrived, we were promptly taken to a 6-top table, which had been reset to accommodate 2 parties of two. A little different to be sitting at a table with two strangers, but we didn't mind. My wife ordered a cocktail that was very delicious. I got the Est Weizen beer, which was amazing. However, the beers start at $14!! Don't get me wrong, it was delicious, but $14 for a pint of beer seems steep, even in West Palm Beach. We tried the lamb meatballs, charred cobia, and endive Caesar salad. The lamb meatballs were fantastic. The cobia was ok but lacked a lot of flavor. I found the endive salad to be too bitter, as the dressing and breadcrumbs were very light to accompany. For dinner, we split the wagyu oxtail ragu. This dish was awesome and something we had never encountered before. Flavors of savory, buttery oxtail atop a plate of al dente pasta. Overall, it was a cool place with good service that had some outstanding dishes and some that were just ok. I'm not sure if we'll come back given the price point and delivered value but it's a neat spot in the immediate downtown vicinity.
Celebrating a special occasion downtown at The Blind Monk. They do offer Free Parking in the attached Garage with an entrance through that area. You also have available metered street parking right out front. If you arrive before before 6pm you can take advantage of the Happy Hour food and selected bar drinks. I selected a HH Slider which was a thick beef patty with blue cheese, caramelized onions, and fig jam. It was delicious! I also had the house tallow fries, hand cut with sea salt and aioli for dipping. Very good when served hot from the fryer. We shared the Chicken Patè which was smooth and rich, topped with a thin layer of fig jam. Very good and my favorite. We also shared some very good Eggplant! Our server was very attentive and helpful!
Went here for a fundraiser happy hour event. The ambiance here is low key and chill. The inside bar area can get crowded during their happy hour that's really short (5pm-6pm). The decor is nice inside, giving a luxury feel. This bar sits inside the AKA hotel, which I have yet to stay at (on my to do list)! It's street parking and near by garages. I'd recommend ride share if possible. We had a few different table appetizers (variety of sliders and fried olives). Unique taste for both but flavorful and fresh. The waiters were very friendly and attentive. The drinks were good also. I'd definitely come back here!
On a Wednesday night, we started with the chicken soup and the liver, along with the fried chicken and the cauliflower. It was all very good, tho I wasn't too impressed with the cauliflower (the description of it sounded better). The Gem Salad was very good. For mains, we get the lemon anchovy pasta which was good and the pork chop piccata. The day tripper, resposado and grapefruit cocktail was good.
I went with a friend last week to try Happy Hour at The Blind Monk. The restaurant was beautiful and quaint. We sat at the bar and had martinis. They were delicious. We also ordered a variety of samplers from the HH menu. All were delicious! My favorite was the fried chicken. My only complaint is that the HH only last an hour from 5-6!
I hadn't visited The Blind Monk's new location on Olive Avenue until recently. While I loved the old location on Evernia, which was cool and always offered nice charcuterie with its wine and beer selection, the new location offers a full liquor bar and food menu in a gorgeously designed interior. The brass liquor shelves above the bar with the mirrors on the wall reflecting back at the guests and surrounded by the stylish, French green walls and columns invite you at the Blind Monk to be bougie and be stylish. Noshing on Mussels Escabeche with fried green plantains, while enjoying cocktails such as the Spitfire (made with tequila, grapefruit, Serrano agave, grapefruit sparkling, and lime) and the Day Tripper (tequila, lime, grapefruit, Pow-Pow, prickly pear, and sparkling), I enjoyed my time at the marble-countered bar with panache. The bartenders sling the drinks well, while the kitchen is quite versatile. The service is prompt and full of quality. There is also a lovely patio area that can hold at least 50 to 100 people it appears -- so if you have a private party, you could take advantage so long as it's not in the middle of summer. The new location of the Blind Monk is a gem and one we will return for more experiences.
We were in Palm Beach for a weekend and chose The Blind Monk for our one nice dinner out - it did not disappoint! One of my friends ordered the "Mystery" special which came with 3 courses (matzoh ball soup, oxtail pasta, and dessert), along with drink/wine pairings. Me and another friend split the burrata small plate (which was actually a huge portion and delicious!) and I got the chicken salad. Everything was super fresh, delectably seasoned, and came with good portions. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and the green booth we sat on were very comfortable. We left extremely satisfied!
Decided to try this place out for an impromptu date night and it was a little bad, a little good, but definitely worth the trip. First the bad... Decor. For food that costs this much, in downtown, WPB, they should do better. My impressions walking in were not great. A giant bar display is nice but it's obvious no one can get to the top 2 shelves so those are just for looks. The furniture is dated and more than a little beat up. The lovely Spensyr got poked by a broken corner on the tabletop. The industrial ceiling look with exposed pipes and vents has come and gone but they decided to not only keep it alive, but doubled down with bare, water stained, concrete for a main dining room area wall. It's ugly and lessens what was otherwise a great experience. Okay, now the good... Literally everything else. Our hostess greeted us immediately, found our reservation and had us seated right away. Our server Mac was lovely, friendly, knew the menu, and never let my water glass go empty! We had a couple cocktails, and a couple of drinks, and everything was really good! Wagyu oxtail ragu was full of deliciously sauced meat and served on perfectly cooked pasta, while my steak frites was one of the better I've had.
First time here and it was so lovely! Ladies night, 6 of us, and we got to take advantage of the Happy Hour drinks. We all enjoyed the tasty cocktails and wine (maybe too much!) Our food was very good. Especially the charcuterie board. So delicious! Also had excellent service. They have been in this location 6 months. It's just beautiful inside. I'm coming back to sit at the bar sometime. I say drop in and enjoy!
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Not a great experience! Went for happy hour and left unhappy. The place is really cool and trendy and as you walk in the vibe is definitely set...the service was "ok" and the food was hit and miss. Some items were amazing while others could be easily left off the menu...in my opinion. What got me the most was when we received a plate and really didn't like it...the server didn't even offer to replace it with something else or even remove it from the bill. Either way the experience wasn't the best and I would be on the fence if ever I had to decide to return. read more
7 months ago
My girlfriend and I went to this place for our anniversary and it was so good. We sat in the wine garden, which is very romantic. We ordered multiple appetizers such as the matzo ball soup, chicken liver pate, the fish, the cucumber salad, lolo salad, and tallow fries. Our server was also knowledgeable about the menu and ensured we were taken care of. Service was great from the entrance to the end of the meal. I definitely recommend this place for small groups, date nights, or just a hangout with friends. read more
We had a good dinner here although not at all what was expected. We came to celebrate our anniversary, but it is really not the kind of place to do so. They don't do anything to recognize any celebrations. We were able to get street parking right nearby. They do offer some comp garage parking with instructions on their site. And as mentioned, it is easy to pass by. The entrance to the restaurant is rather nondescript. We came to the restaurant a bit early and got to take advantage of a couple items from their happy hour menu. It's a short time period for these specials and drinks, but worth it. We ordered (and shared) their regular menu appetizer of chicken liver pate topped with fig jam -- which was excellent -- and it was my favorite dish of the night. I also got their stuffed eggplant off the regular menu (quite good). My husband had a HH tavern slider with caramelized onions, blue cheese and mustard. He also got an order of HH tallow fries -- done well. For desserts, he got an airy angel food cake with berries and sabayon; I gad their chocolate pots de creme -- so rich with dense dark chocolate. A number of folks came with their dogs and sat in their outside patio area. We sat inside which is a tad more intimate but less decoratively appealing. I'm glad we came to check them out. Now we know. read more
Outdoor garden dining in a chic urban setting. When we arrived, we were promptly taken to a 6-top table, which had been reset to accommodate 2 parties of two. A little different to be sitting at a table with two strangers, but we didn't mind. My wife ordered a cocktail that was very delicious. I got the Est Weizen beer, which was amazing. However, the beers start at $14!! Don't get me wrong, it was delicious, but $14 for a pint of beer seems steep, even in West Palm Beach. We tried the lamb meatballs, charred cobia, and endive Caesar salad. The lamb meatballs were fantastic. The cobia was ok but lacked a lot of flavor. I found the endive salad to be too bitter, as the dressing and breadcrumbs were very light to accompany. For dinner, we split the wagyu oxtail ragu. This dish was awesome and something we had never encountered before. Flavors of savory, buttery oxtail atop a plate of al dente pasta. Overall, it was a cool place with good service that had some outstanding dishes and some that were just ok. I'm not sure if we'll come back given the price point and delivered value but it's a neat spot in the immediate downtown vicinity. read more
Celebrating a special occasion downtown at The Blind Monk. They do offer Free Parking in the attached Garage with an entrance through that area. You also have available metered street parking right out front. If you arrive before before 6pm you can take advantage of the Happy Hour food and selected bar drinks. I selected a HH Slider which was a thick beef patty with blue cheese, caramelized onions, and fig jam. It was delicious! I also had the house tallow fries, hand cut with sea salt and aioli for dipping. Very good when served hot from the fryer. We shared the Chicken Patè which was smooth and rich, topped with a thin layer of fig jam. Very good and my favorite. We also shared some very good Eggplant! Our server was very attentive and helpful! read more
Went here for a fundraiser happy hour event. The ambiance here is low key and chill. The inside bar area can get crowded during their happy hour that's really short (5pm-6pm). The decor is nice inside, giving a luxury feel. This bar sits inside the AKA hotel, which I have yet to stay at (on my to do list)! It's street parking and near by garages. I'd recommend ride share if possible. We had a few different table appetizers (variety of sliders and fried olives). Unique taste for both but flavorful and fresh. The waiters were very friendly and attentive. The drinks were good also. I'd definitely come back here! read more
2 months ago
On a Wednesday night, we started with the chicken soup and the liver, along with the fried chicken and the cauliflower. It was all very good, tho I wasn't too impressed with the cauliflower (the description of it sounded better). The Gem Salad was very good. For mains, we get the lemon anchovy pasta which was good and the pork chop piccata. The day tripper, resposado and grapefruit cocktail was good. read more
I went with a friend last week to try Happy Hour at The Blind Monk. The restaurant was beautiful and quaint. We sat at the bar and had martinis. They were delicious. We also ordered a variety of samplers from the HH menu. All were delicious! My favorite was the fried chicken. My only complaint is that the HH only last an hour from 5-6! read more
I hadn't visited The Blind Monk's new location on Olive Avenue until recently. While I loved the old location on Evernia, which was cool and always offered nice charcuterie with its wine and beer selection, the new location offers a full liquor bar and food menu in a gorgeously designed interior. The brass liquor shelves above the bar with the mirrors on the wall reflecting back at the guests and surrounded by the stylish, French green walls and columns invite you at the Blind Monk to be bougie and be stylish. Noshing on Mussels Escabeche with fried green plantains, while enjoying cocktails such as the Spitfire (made with tequila, grapefruit, Serrano agave, grapefruit sparkling, and lime) and the Day Tripper (tequila, lime, grapefruit, Pow-Pow, prickly pear, and sparkling), I enjoyed my time at the marble-countered bar with panache. The bartenders sling the drinks well, while the kitchen is quite versatile. The service is prompt and full of quality. There is also a lovely patio area that can hold at least 50 to 100 people it appears -- so if you have a private party, you could take advantage so long as it's not in the middle of summer. The new location of the Blind Monk is a gem and one we will return for more experiences. read more
We were in Palm Beach for a weekend and chose The Blind Monk for our one nice dinner out - it did not disappoint! One of my friends ordered the "Mystery" special which came with 3 courses (matzoh ball soup, oxtail pasta, and dessert), along with drink/wine pairings. Me and another friend split the burrata small plate (which was actually a huge portion and delicious!) and I got the chicken salad. Everything was super fresh, delectably seasoned, and came with good portions. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and the green booth we sat on were very comfortable. We left extremely satisfied! read more
1 year ago
Decided to try this place out for an impromptu date night and it was a little bad, a little good, but definitely worth the trip. First the bad... Decor. For food that costs this much, in downtown, WPB, they should do better. My impressions walking in were not great. A giant bar display is nice but it's obvious no one can get to the top 2 shelves so those are just for looks. The furniture is dated and more than a little beat up. The lovely Spensyr got poked by a broken corner on the tabletop. The industrial ceiling look with exposed pipes and vents has come and gone but they decided to not only keep it alive, but doubled down with bare, water stained, concrete for a main dining room area wall. It's ugly and lessens what was otherwise a great experience. Okay, now the good... Literally everything else. Our hostess greeted us immediately, found our reservation and had us seated right away. Our server Mac was lovely, friendly, knew the menu, and never let my water glass go empty! We had a couple cocktails, and a couple of drinks, and everything was really good! Wagyu oxtail ragu was full of deliciously sauced meat and served on perfectly cooked pasta, while my steak frites was one of the better I've had. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
First time here and it was so lovely! Ladies night, 6 of us, and we got to take advantage of the Happy Hour drinks. We all enjoyed the tasty cocktails and wine (maybe too much!) Our food was very good. Especially the charcuterie board. So delicious! Also had excellent service. They have been in this location 6 months. It's just beautiful inside. I'm coming back to sit at the bar sometime. I say drop in and enjoy! read more
8 months ago
Great place for a cheese or charcuterie board and a cocktail!! My favorite cocktail on the menu is the "Day Tripper"- tequila, lime, grapefruit, paw-paw, and prickly pear. Refreshing and unique flavors make for the perfect sip!! We made our own cheese and charcuterie board (pick 5); we went off all suggestions from the bartender and all 5 (3 cheeses and 2 meats) were incredible. The cheese was fresh, and the flavor combinations were unique (one type I had never tasted before). The meat and all the accompaniments went together so well!! Cheese board was a little pricey, but thought it was a good portion size compared to other places. The bartender was really nice and made our morning great! Service 10/10. Chic and classy ambiance inside, with a lot of sunlight pouring through the windows. Only downfall is the hours here- close super early Sunday, and closed 2 days of the week. Also found the menu to be limited (breakfast and lunch). Hoping for an expanded menu and extended hours soon! read more
Loved the green theme. Very swanky, well lit, overall attractive ambiance. In door dining with a sexy bar, and outdoor dining on the other side. The service was great, server was timely, courteous and attentive. Manager came over to say hello and chatted for a sec. The food was delicious and nicely plated. I requested veggies instead of potatoes and they complied. Overall was very pleased with my whole experience here. I'd definitely go again. One of my best spots in d/t WPB. read more
5 months ago
Love the new location! Has a chic vibe, good service, and delicious food. The wine is wonderful, as are the craft cocktails. I loved the Sangiovese by the glass and my boyfriend enjoyed the Fake ID cocktail. We were both very impressed by our entrees. The roasted chicken salad was so good. The gnocchi was the best we've had in a while. Would love to see them add to the menu! read more
10 months ago
Amazing place located within aka west palm. Very relaxed vibe with darling decor throughout. We were welcomed and seated very promptly! I opted for the chicken salad and the salad was phenomenal and filling! I couldn't even finish it and i didn't even have lunch that day. Everything in it was super fresh and light. My husband had the lemon tasting pasta dish and he enjoyed it! read more
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1 year ago
Vibes are cute! Great wine selection and food selection. It's a small menu but so carefully curated and delicious you can't go wrong with anything. Great for a date or girls night. read more
What an upgrade! I could just sit here for hours. New location is now open on olive at the aka. building. There's indoor and outdoor seating and the green/greenery theme is executed perfectly. We stopped by quickly before an event for a drink and a bite. Delicious drinks and menu items. Ordered the Caesar salad and yuka gnocchi. Both were flavorful and delicious. Can't wait to come back and try the rest. Well done! read more
11 months ago
We enjoy the Blind Monk. It was our first time visiting since their move to the new location. It honestly feels like a brand new restaurant. Much roomier and swankier with a high end vibe. Our drinks were delicious and the servers friendly. The complimentary bacon fat kettle corn is a great touch. Tasty too. I do miss the hole in the wall charm of the old location and that, but it's still a great place. read more
1 year ago
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7 months ago
I've done a 180 on this place. At the old spot where I loved the pan tomato and cheese plate I didn't care for the dark, sometimes moldy smell of the place. They have done a complete upgrade to their new location which looks and feels like you are at a brasserie in Paris. All of the servers work really hard and are very pleasant on a consistent basis. The menu is still limited but go for brunch and order either the Shakshuka or the Mushroom & Grits: both out of this world. The bacon and biscuit served with butter and honey are nice additions to have. read more
6 months ago
Disappointed to say my experience here did not meet my expectations. My boyfriend brought us here for date night as he raved about the old location but this place was not good. There was only one server on the floor for a Friday evening. So service was incredibly slow (even with her assistant and food runner). Ambiance was really nice and cute for a brunch. They have some seating inside and outside. Parking was easy at the hotel and everything was walking distance (downtown & city place). You can see in the picture, we got our charcuterie before we got our wine so we were strangely waiting to start our tasting until the wine came. The charcuterie is beautiful and the Brie was my favorite (especially with the jam). The assortment and quality of items met expectation but the size did not. Why are the portions from "pick 3" so small? This place feels like a rip off. If they charge that much for a small board, then the service should be better. They just need more quality employees. Staff were professional but when it came to the bill, we were overcharged for the glass of wine we ordered and the discount was "$1" off the bill. It should've been "$3" less per what the menu said. We didn't want to argue over "$3" but the seaters excuse was that they "updated their menu prices." Well if that's the case, they need to show that on the menu so people know what they are getting versus falsely advertising. read more
I love the Blind Monk, especially because it's cozy. Wines are plentiful and the food is exceptional--especially the turkey meatballs. The eggplant dish was excellent too. The only regret is that they are moving soon to a bigger and hopefully better location. But I will always miss the coziness. read more
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