We went to The Monarch to celebrate my husband's birthday and we truly couldn't have chosen a better place. From the moment we walked in, I loved the atmosphere -- it has such a cozy yet high-end feel that makes it perfect for a special occasion. Our server, Jay, was amazing. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and gave us great recommendations that really enhanced our experience. We ordered the Caesar salad, which I understand is one of their signature dishes, and it did not disappoint -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The onion soup was perfect for the weather, warm, comforting, and very tasty. We also had the burger, which was excellent and very satisfying. We didn't order more only because we had already had snacks on the mountain, but honestly, everything we saw being served around us looked incredible. It's definitely a place I would love to come back to in order to try more dishes. Highly recommend for both the ambiance, the service, and the quality of the food. read more

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3.75. Good solid steakhouse. Pricey but expected. Recommend a reservation. Service was friendly and timely. Coat check upon entry. 1. French onion soup - Sweeter than the usual. Hot, delicious, loved that the cheese was thin and not a thick layer. Same goes for the bread. 2. Ribeye cap (special; 8oz) - Very peppered with a crust on top. Delicious and more lean than I thought (which is not a bad thing). 3. Asparagus - Nice touch that they split them lengthwise. Salt and pepper, sauce on the side as requested. Very good. 4. Bison burger - Big, oily, messy. Truffle fries are average but good flavor. The bacon in the burger is overpowering so had to remove and put on the side. Overall a nice steakhouse dinner, especially for a mountain town. Recommend to try! read more

The Monarch - Monarch Bison Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

3.5 really. Food is good, always. Not crowded today but service was slow. Took a while to get our server. I feel like we had to ask for everything. Bread, waters, silverware, extra plates for the appetizers. Then had to ask them to take empty glasses and empty things off the table. Took a while to get our drinks too! Little details I expect this place to be on top of. We will come back. We like this place. Just an off night maybe. Chilean sea bass was delicious. Everyone's steaks were great. The toffee dessert is always a hit. read more

Spectacular! The best fillet in Aspen. The Caesar salad is an experience you would never want to miss. The fillet was succulent. The crab cakes were unbelievable. And all the sides are perfect for pairing. The wine selection is great! If you'd like a fine steak with an elegant dining experience is your place! read more

The Monarch - Filet, crab cakes and creamy spinach. - Steakhouses Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

I enjoyed dining at the monarch very much. It's a small traditional steakhouse with cozy fireside vibes. Here's everything we ate: -Tableside Caesar for two: plenty to feed four girls, delicious anchovies, and beautifully prepared! -Crab Cakes: my favorite part of the meal- not too much breading, perfectly balanced and great crispy outside but amazing texture inside. -Cowboy Ribeye Steak with a side of whipped potatoes: tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked and potatoes were a perfect pairing! -Sticky Toffee Pudding: I would normally never order this but it was recommended and it was SO delicious- perfectly gooey and sweet & a warm bite every time! read more

Monarch Steakhouse came highly recommended through a friend. We thought everything was great. The shrimp cocktails were really good. The Ceasar I thought it was just OK. The table side cart was cool but nothing I haven't seen before. We ordered a bone in fillet special medium rare but it came out medium, as long as it wasn't well done loll. the sides were great. The broccolini and the gratin potatoes were really tasty. Service is great. Our server was very attentive. Very nice. The vibes are great. Will definitely go back for sure. read more

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Service needs to be improved !!!! Get with the program. We got the bill and they overcharged us for many items and when we spoke to the waiter, waiter was very rude. We had to speak to the manager, and the manager was even router. They charge you extra for everything. The menu prices are not the prices you're gonna be paying just FYI be very mindful. read more

The Monarch - They charge you more for what you order!!! Not okay!! I ordered 1 soup they brought me 2 and charged me for 2!! Not okay BE AWARE - Steakhouses Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Only good thing is the Ceasar Salad. Everything else sucks. Steak was severely undercooked considering it's a steak house.

Aspen special great food atmosphere to match Aspen Winter romance. Easy walk from anywhere in town.

The Monarch is a MUST go -to in Aspen! From the caesar salad, to the steak, to the deserts & wine, you just simply can't go wrong. Everything is so tasty with a wonderful steakhouse feel & ambiance. Loved the music & Service is top-notch with wonderful staff including the best general manager in the industry. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Received a gift card to Monarch from one of my clients. Decided to go in and have myself a nice steak dinner. Started out with the mussels. And they tasted phenomenal. Ordered the eye of round steak with the scallop potatoes. Quite possibly the best steak I've ever had. The bartender I believe his name was Paul was amazing. Very attentive. I was just drinking cokes, but he kept my glass full the entire time. Great looking bar and restaurant. Very classy. Very tasteful. Definitely recommend the place if you want a good high class dinner. read more

It's hard to rate high end steak houses. The food is almost always good and value is hard to judge in a resort area. The hostess did not respond well to our request for better seating (we didn't want to sit next to the kitchen). The next table offered was at the front door. Only with a lot of prodding did she reluctantly agree to a better table even though several were open. Three of us had steaks, the fourth ordered the sole. Two of shared the Caesar which we were told we'd be talking about the next day. Sorry but no. It was ok. Two others had The Monarch Salad which looked good and was loaded with bacon. Other reviewers have commented that the steaks are too highly seasoned. I understand why they felt that way but I didn't mind the peppery seasoning. Our server was good; fairly typical for a high end steak place. The wine list is extensive and we enjoyed our Burgundy but, again, value is hard to judge in Aspen. I will say that the wine was expertly served which was very nice (moderate pours to make the bottle last but attentively topped off as needed). read more

Loved the atmosphere. It was dark, sexy, and the staff were all friendly. The appetizers were delicious- their tableside caesar is a must have. Best ceasar salad I've ever had. Their dishes, however, was way too salty. Their tuna steak was riddled with salt on the outer crust- more than normal. Their steak was also covered with salt. Very Ruth Chris-y. Their potatoes au gratin, also over salted. That's the only negative feedback I have is that I was parched all night due to their overuse of salt. read more

Arrived around 6pm and sat at the bar. Great service, amazing food. Had a few appetizers, table side Caesar (wow!) and steak. Wonderful wine list- great tequila and bourbon selection. Something for everyone. read more

5 star service, food was amazing & atmosphere is cozy and inviting. We had the Caesar salad, made table side. This experience is a must when dining at the Monarch. Shared the Tomahawk, oscar style, with whipped potatoes & caramelized onions. The steak was tender and well seasoned. Finished off our dinner with expresso ice cream. Atmosphere is classy, you can dress business casual or dress up for a special occasion and still feel comfortable. Overall fabulous and highly recommend. read more

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I don't really want to leave a bad review but when you are spending $400+ on a dinner and the food isn't great and the service is pretty bad sometimes you just have to call a spade a spade. My opinion of this restaurant is that it's very overpriced for the quality and the quantity that you get. Your steak comes with no sides, which a lot of steak places are doing nowadays but when you spend $15-20 per side and the portions are for an individual person that seems pretty steep for me. I got the special which was a 10oz bone-in filet. It was just okay, and I tried the Diver Scallops which were very overcooked and my wife's lobster she got on top of her pasta was so overcooked we couldn't even cut through it. If you come here I'd suggest staying away from any sort of seafood it doesn't seem like they are well prepared to cook those properly and if you want a steak the meat here is good, just nothing amazing especially for the price point. read more

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Great except they will not allow your registered support dog if it's an Emotional support dog, which was off putting given they do have an outdoor dining patio. In Aspen everyone has dogs. It's so dog friendly, except at Monarch when it comes to emotional support dogs. Otherwise it's great food, service and ambience. read more

Great food and experience! We had the American wagyu flat iron steak, roasted chicken, and several sides. The gnochi was really good!

We had a wonderful meal at the Monarch. The ambience/decor is awesome, drinks are great and food is even better! We had the tableside Caesar, filet and finished with a delicious sticky toffee pudding. read more

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I was very disappointed in the amount of snow crab they gave me for a whopping $39 extra. Very disappointed. Overall is only ok, it's very pricey for what you get so maybe try something or somewhere else with more bang. read more

Monarch Steakhouse is wonderful. First of all, the staff is so kind, and the restaurant is so classic Aspen. When you go you HAVE to get the Caesar salad, they make it at your table and it's the best I've ever had. Besides that, all the meat is very good. I am always content. I will say the sommelier last time did steer us wrong with a cheaper wine pairing that was mediocre, but the food didn't disappoint. If you're in Aspen and want steak, you have to check it out! (from @tastessky on Instagram) read more

The Monarch - porterhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

We wanted to take our friend out to a nice steak house after a long day of snowboarding in Aspen but found ourselves quite disappointed in this establishment. I'm huge on the food aspect of an experience so this is where it truly failed me. You would think at a location in Aspen with multiple dollar signs would be a winner but I was wrong. As a yelper, I should have done my HW as well and read up on the other reviews, if I did. I wouldn't have come myself. The steak was flavorless and tough, even though it was cooked rare. The ribs were even worse than the steak, how do you not season your food?! It was so bad, I stopped eating, didn't want waste room in my stomach anymore. The sides were nothing to rave about, avg to below average at best. The best thing was their Caesar salad, which is quite sad. But the main courses being that horrible, I could never recommend a place like this to others if I, myself would not come back. The only reason why I'm giving them 2 stars is because their service was very nice and accommodating to us. But they need to work on their food... read more

When you order steak you get pepper rub. Can't taste the steak. Horrible experience stay away.

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The food the was incredible, service was top notch and everything was just so well done. I will be back! read more

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Just not as special as it is to be! Staff, food and atmosphere just not that great We used to come almost weekly to this restaurant. No more.. they rush you through your meal, the woman preparing table side cesears salad was bored out of her mind. No interaction with us.. we will be spending our money elsewhere! read more

Exceptional service at the bat tonight but food and atmosphere a step below Steakhouse 316. Still an exceptional dining experience and much less crowded than 316. read more

Everything from beginning to end was great with this restaurant. The service, food, ambiance, everything was lovely. We were a group of 4. Everything seemed priced right and the staff was highly attentive. Would definitely go here again. 10/10! Thank you Monarch! read more

We sat at the cozy bar and ordered off the Manhattan menu and enjoyed a well-made old fashioned. We also ordered several side dishes to share as our meal. We topped it off with their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream! The service was great and the ambiance was very classic. Call before you go if visiting in late fall and late spring as they close for a month or so between seasons. read more

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Food was great! We really enjoyed the ambiance. Would recommend. When we come back to Aspen we will definitely be going back.

Two friends and I came to dinner at Monarch on a Sunday night in Aspen, and we were able to nab three seats at the bar despite having no reservation. Huzzah! We started with cocktails and I sadly can't comment too much on them as I was fairly inebriated already when I came in. I barely made a dent in my drink but it was delicious. We ordered: - prime filet medium rare: really delicious. I got the lobster tail crown but thought my friend's sherry mushroom ragout sauce was better - bison filet - also delicious, thought I liked the prime filet better - black truffle Mac and cheese: my favorite side - Brussels sprouts: good but not the highlight of the meal Overall I really enjoyed the meal at Monarch. We wanted to try steakhouse 316 but couldn't get a reservation; I don't regret it as Monarch was a treat! read more

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SO disappointed. I hate to say this, but this place is extremely overrated. When I pay $400+ for dinner for two people, I expect some pretty amazing food. I ordered the bucatini + lobster tail. The pasta was delicious, and then it ends there. The lobster was so overcooked, I couldn't even cut it. I could barely even chew it. Why didn't I say something? Our server was rude and was getting pretty short with us. Honestly, I wanted to stay and order more wine but after the dinner experience we had, I couldn't wait to leave. I would not recommend Monarch. Spend your money somewhere else! read more

I came for my birthday dinner and was treated like a King. Chase the maitre d was incredible. Personable, funny, attentive and treated us to a Carajillo, a Latin version of an Expresso Martini, it's better than the martini. We split a delicious Porterhouse and their Au Gratin potatoes were the best I have ever had. Great atmosphere and vibe. Perfect size Steak House. Would give 6 stars if possible. A definite must if you are looking for a great Steakhouse in Aspen ! read more

Spent way too much for a chewy steak and rude service. I rarely leave bad reviews. However, our waiter was not present (this is expected when you are dropping $300+ for a steak). Additionally, our steaks were extremely chewy. You could tell the cut of meat was not high quality. Save yourself the money and go to The White House .. food is 10X better and service is fantastic. read more

We had a great meal and dining experience at monarch. It's been one of our favorite dinners so far. We had the table side Caesar, bison filet with garlic butter, prime tenderloin filet with peppercorn sauce, and au gratin potatoes. The sauces are very large and come on the side so we could have easily shared one had we known. We shared the potatoes and didn't finish them all even though they were very good. The table side Caesar is so fun and yummy. We skipped dessert because we were full. Our service was great. read more

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Probably one of the worst dining experience I've ever had. Down to the seating in an empty restaurant, the service, and the food was subpar. Plenty of good restaurants in Aspen, do yourself a favor and skip this establishment. read more

I had a phenomenal experience at The Monarch. Vibes are effortlessly trendy and the staff is attentive yet not too much. All of our food was incredible -- I'd especially recommend the halibut and the rack of lamb. Members of my party noted this is some the best lamb they've had. The sticky toffee cake is a must. I'm coming back here ASAP!! read more

Excellent service, upscale atmosphere, caviar sampler was amazing, sommelier was great at recommending the Cade Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with the cowboy cut bone-in Ribeye which was cooked to perfection with a nice crispy crust of deliciousness. read more

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Excellent from A to Z -- service on target -- food fantastic -- appetizers great -- the steak melted in your mouth -- desert great -- great evening overall -- any time again -- 3 people at $450 They let us finish and did not push us out we closed it down lol read more

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Wife and I enjoyed the ambiance (romantic and dimly lit), and the food was spot on for a good steakhouse and memorable meal. Sarah was really hospitable and able to squeeze us into a seating on a Friday night at 9pm. Sides were also generally full of flavor (although the mashed tasted like a salt pill that night, but I could have sent them back and didn't), and our Manhattans were also perfectly made. They know how to make a good cocktail. We had so much food we took some of it back to The Limelight Hotel and had it at midnight. Again, excellent second time around! Prices are upper end, exactly as advertised. We split a bone in strip steak, and it was about $60.-70., and well worth it. Steak is prime for sure, melt in your mouth good.... We'll be back next time around. Total bill with one cocktail each and a glass of wine each, splitting our entree, was about $150.00-160.00, again not too extravagant for the quality of service and food. read more

I would rate this place lower but Yelp won't let you rate any place with zero stars. Prices are consistent with any good steakhouse. The service from the hostess, manager and bar tenders is far below average. Drinks were not good and the food was even more disappointing. I've been fortunate enough to travel a great deal and eat at some of the best restaurants in the world and I would never go back to this place. read more