The Monk has officially become our Sunday date-night spot! I'll be honest, I never really visited when they were located on Greenleaf because I hadn't moved to Uptown yet. Now that they're right across the street from us on Philadelphia, we've made it our mission to try everything on the menu and claim it as our neighborhood date-night spot. The first dish that completely won us over was the mac and cheese. This is not your average mac and cheese. I'm convinced they mix some of their beer cheese into it, and honestly, I ain't mad at it! Their happy hour menu is great too. We usually order the wedge salad, mac and cheese, pretzel, and onion rings. So far, the food has never disappointed us. But our favorite part of The Monk is Ruben. Ruben is truly the heart of this place. He welcomes us as if we're eating in his own home, our drinks never get low, and he always has the best recommendations. That kind of service is what turns a good restaurant into *your spot.* My only suggestion would be to add something out front that makes it more obvious they're open. There isn't a ton of foot traffic on Philadelphia, and the tinted windows make it easy to accidentally walk right past. I love this place so much that I would gladly help with any marketing that gets more people through the door! 10/10. Give The Monk a try, and I promise it just might become your new go-to spot too! read more

The Monk Pub - Ruben! Our favorite :) - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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Dear Monk, we need to break up, unfortunately I'm not used to being ignored.... I was there a few weeks back on a lazy Monday, not a lot of people dining. One server greeted me and told me "I'll be with you" 3 different times, he kept going back to the bar, print a receipt, look at it, go to a table, return to the bar, print a receipt... I was seating at the bar and I would've waited, had he served me a beer. I just walked out, I understand that sometimes people get flustered or slammed (it wasn't that busy but maybe he fell behind from earlier). But today I walked in, sat at a table, server took my order for a burger and a beer. Went back to the bar, then picked plates from a table, went back to the bar, took a pitcher to a table, went back to the bar, went to speak to the kitchen, returned to the bar.... Another server was posing or trying to look pretty in the bar and even though he looked at me several times, never bother to help. So I sat there like... And waited.... And waited.... I'm not expecting the burger to come out quick, but a beer? Couldn't they pour a beer, drop it and go back to chatting? So, it was nice meeting you, wish you the best and I hope you find what your looking for, because it seems that what you're looking for is not customers...... read more

The Monk Pub - Amazing pretzel!!!!! - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Was greeted with a smile and sat down to watch the Dodger game. There were plenty of TVs playing multiple games to enjoy. Was able to get great suggestions because it was our first time there. Ali, the server was very friendly, informative and patient with us. We got the twisted pretzel and wings. Both were good. I ordered the cowboy steak. Which was good for a pub with a great price. I also enjoyed the wedge blue cheese salad and the onion rings. Both Very flavorful. Got to taste the salmon, which was better than a recent high end steakhouse I tried last week. Good food and great service, we will be back read more

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My cousin is a regular here, and this was his choice for a birthday dinner. Hopefully that illustrates The Monks consistent quality! We came during happy hour, so the prices were good, and we ended up with way more food than we needed! The wait staff was amazing. They accommodated my grandpa, who is in a wheelchair, and even helped my grandma into her chair. Beyond above and beyond. If you order the sausage sampler, let them know if you can handle spicy food. It came with a bratwurst and a "rotating sausage". They had a chicken jalapeño sausage which I loooooved, but it would have been way too spicy for some of my other family members. Another standout: The short rib poutine. This is what my cousin ordered, and man was it yummy. It's on the appetizer menu, but he ordered it as an entree. We also ordered a mini wedge salad, which was plenty large, and pretzels for the table. The pretzels were pretty good, but in my opinion, could have had more salt on them. The beer cheese, curry ketchup, and mustard that came on the side of the meal was also great! Ps. There are a ton of taxidermy animals on the walls. I thought it really made it feel like an authentic tavern, but I know some people may have aversions to stuffed animals :p read more

The Monk Pub - Mini wedge salad - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

THE MONK IS BACK! My sister and I are obsessed with our favorite comfort food, the Veggie Shepard's Pie. When they first closed, we were devastated. Came back the other day and found bliss once again. Thank you for not giving up on whittier, monk! read more

The Monk Pub - Vegetarian Shepard's Pie - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

The rusty monk!! So happy they're back. Ive missed the good beer, good food, and good vibes. They got their alcohol license! And are back to serving delicious beer. I love me a Hefeweizhen or a Belgian beer. I also think their food has definitely been elevated. Got the beer braised short rib and OMG absolutely delicious. Also had to try their staple braztel. Cannot wait to come back for their pretzel, currywurst, and lamb stroganoff, short rib poutine, and charcuterie board. Perfect date night. Dinner for one. For groups. Bring your kiddo while you enjoy a beer. 1000% recommend. Welcome back to whittie Monk Pub read more

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So happy to have The Monk Gastropub back in Whittier. I was a big fan of their old location, and this return absolutely delivers. The Belgian-inspired food is comforting, flavorful, and done right. We tried the short rib poutine, which was rich and savory with tender meat and a great balance of gravy and fries. The fish and chips were excellent--crispy beer batter, nicely seasoned, and not greasy at all. The standout for me was the brätzel: a juicy sausage wrapped in pretzel dough, served with sauerkraut. Simple, indulgent, and incredibly satisfying. If you're craving hearty Bavarian food and were missing this spot like I was, The Monk is back and worth the visit. Highly recommend. read more

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My family had a late Mother's Day yesterday. Looking at previous reviews and photos and menu, we chose The Monk Pub. So glad we did! We were greeted warmly, and graciously given time to talk and catch up with each other before ordering. Mom and Sister and Brother all had a delicious sangria, and we got a pretzel with beer cheese and mustard to start. The main courses were delicious! My braised spare rib with designated was fork tender and savory, and accompanied by crispy Brussels sprouts (yum!), mashed potatoes and kraut. Mom got fish and chips, she said it was the best she ever ate. Sister had the loaded Spaezle, she loved it, very authentic. Brother had wedge salad with fried chicken, also delicious. We were full, but the bread pudding sounded wonderful, so we split that...omg, so good! Throughout, we were tended to but not obtrusively. Very friendly service. read more

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I went here last night, and it was just as good as the original location! Friendly service, great food, great beer! For food, we ordered the Short Rib Poutine, Fish and Chips, and Sausage Sampler. The poutine was great, very flavorful. I know that the sauce is made with mushrooms, but they actually included mushrooms in it, which gave it a rustic feel. The fish and chips were just as great, fish had great flavor and was super crispy. Sausage platter was also good, but one of the sausages was spicy as heck, so just a fair warning. For drinks, we got the Frulli beer, which was perfectly refreshing in the Southern California heat. Service was fantastic. Our server Ruben gave great recommendations for food, and checked in on us frequently. He made conversation with us, and made us feel super welcomed, almost as if he knew he might be looking at returning regulars... The inside was a little loud with the music. It looks like they kept a lot of the decor from the first location, just giving this a new home. I will say that the price of the beers was a little steep, i think it came out to $14 each. But overall, i really enjoyed the service and the food, and would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for delicious rustic comfort food read more

The Monk Pub - Sausage sampler - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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Great food and atmosphere, it was strange to me why it was a bit empty when we came in. We all got to try some delicious items but the best by far was the short rib poutin with tater tots! It's definitely a must, replace the fries and do it with tater tots . On the other notes ? Service was fast and attentive, the restaurant is clean without a doubt and so we're the restrooms. Great place for a drink and some food. read more

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We were in town for work and found this gem! They were so nice and offered food suggestions and samples of beer. The sausage sampler was so good and the sour beer was a great compliment. We would definitely go back here when we're in town. read more

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The rusty monk is back!! My boyfriend brought me to this "new place" in uptown and to my surprise its a cherished foodie restaraunt ive enjoyed years ago! The ambiance is the same warm and cozy restaurant i once remembered. We ordered the clam chowder, a bavarian pretzel, a fried chicken sandwich, and the veggie shepherd's pie. *CHEFS KISS* Cant wait to return! All the food was so delicious and the service was fast and friendly! read more

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THEY'RE BACKKKK!!! I missed this place! Beer and food on point. Not much to say other than all food and beer are delicious! They now serve breakfast too! Amazing service! Ruben is the man! Thanks for your hospitality! read more

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The Monk is fully back! It's been back for a while, but I wanted to leave a review. Great food and drink as usual. The servers are friendly and really add to the experience. Great happy hour and full menu. If you loved it before you will be glad to return and if you've never been...you won't be disappointed. read more

The Monk Pub - Beer flight! - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Uptown was sorely missing a European style pub. But ever since the Monk has returned it's become my go to place for excellent food and an excellent list of international beer. . A really good happy hour and an excellent staff make the Monk the go to spot in Uptown Whittier. read more

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First time back to the monk since the new owners closed down the original location on Greenleaf. I used to be a regular back when the original owners were running it. (Kyle and his daughter). I went a few times when the new owners took over but stopped since the quality wasn't the same. I gotta say... This place has fallen far from what it used to be. Our server was a nice guy and the restaurant itself was fine. My issue was with the food. We ordered kids chicken strips, monk burger, pretzel w/ beer cheese, wings, and a side wedge salad. My burger was cooked fine but was bland. Not much garlic to the garlic aioli in the burger and the meat itself was plain. The wedge salad was fine but came out on a plate with sticky caked on yellow residue (probably oil) on the bottom of the plate. My daughter's chicken strips were more like the flattened chicken pieces used in a sandwich which was fine. The problem was they were super rubbery. Needless to say we didn't eat these. The pretzel was really good but the beer cheese was watery compared to how it used to be. The chicken wings we received were not hot in the middle. The server was apologetic and removed a few of the items from the bill which we were grateful for. Unfortunately I doubt my family and I will be back to this place. read more

Glad to see the Monk is back, great service and food. Hope they have breakfast on the weekends again. read more

The Monk Pub - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

I'm so happy that the monk is back! The service is great, welcoming and friendly staff, a true hidden gem in Whittier! read more

The Monk Pub - Salmon & Steak - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Bartender Ruben was so sweet and had really good service. Stumbled on the place walking through. Has premium beer on draft and a cool place to chill and catch a sport game. read more

The Monk Pub - Delirium and green chimay - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Absolutely amazing pub with a great ambience and service. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. What's even better is that the drinks and food are nearly, if not, perfect. Ruben and Luis were the absolute best. My favorite pub I've ever been to! read more

The Monk Pub - Bavik Super Pils and Frulis Strawberry Beer - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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Love this place! We confirmed it is the same ownership as the Rusty Monk, and it's still just as delicious. We had poutine and a pretzel, along with a couple beer samplers. We were pretty impressed with all of the German and Belgium beers, my favorite was the strawberry beer. Our server was very nice and everything was brought out to us very quickly. We will definitely be coming back now that we know the monk is back! read more

The food, beer and wine choices were excellent! We were able to enjoy the Dodger Angels game and see SoFi prep for FEFA. Ruben was our server and he did not hesitate to offer samples of their beers and make recommendations on the dishes. read more

The Monk Pub - Beer braised short ribs - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants and I have been a customer since they were at the old location under "The Rusty Monk". While it is sad they weren't able to keep the original location, they were forced out under conditions that weren't within their control. I believe it was a greedy landlord, but that's only what I heard. The food and beer here is excellent and well worth every cent! I've ordered just about every item off their menu and all have been delicious. For appetizer I always recommend a cheese board with or without charcuterie or the Bavarian pretzel. I highly recommend the Flat Iron Steak and a Bavik pilsner for entree and drink. For dessert you can't go wrong with the deep dish chocolate chip cookie. You can visit with friends, a date, or by yourself, it's always one of my top recommendation to friends. Service is always quick and friendly. I do miss at the old location they had Rudy the saxophonist on Friday evenings. I'm not sure if he performs at the new location, but it was always great seeing him and hearing him play. I think the only thing that could be improved is the ambiance. Maybe some older style tables and chairs or addition of some booths like the old location had, but that does not affect my recommendation. Always a favorite! read more

The drinks are on par. A little pricey, but good. Thats the norm now with the economy. The food on the other hand needs help. My wife ordered a chicken ceasar salad that was dry, no dressing. When I asked for more dressing I was told they ran out. So she opted for blue cheese. My burger was also dry, not very flavored. FYI, the pretzel is really good. The service is very attentive. Our server was extremely apologetic about the mishaps and offered my wife a second drink and some free desert on the house which was nice. This was our first time there and first impressions are big in the restaurant business. I may give them a second chance to see if they get better chefs or improve the ones they have. We will see. read more

Excited to know the Rusty Monk now Monk Pub is back. Went for dinner on a Friday night . Reuben the VIP of servers was our guy. We came back for him and trust he works with the best. Staff all friendly, pretzels app amazing. I ordered Beer Braised Short Ribs. Lots of good flavored with the Brussels sprouts adding a unique finish. Very good! I will be back and passing the word for other to come try this great unique style. read more

The Monk Pub - Beer braised short rib with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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I love the food at The Monk especially The Monk Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Ruben is very helpful and friendly. He adds a home like feeling to the restaurant. The restaurant has a charming and rustic atmosphere. read more

This is one of our absolute favorite spots! It has been a fixture in Whittier and recently reopened. They have all of the favorites and a few more items. Great Belgian beer and food. We like the Bratzel, the Fish and Chips, the Schnitzel and the Short Rib Poutine, but everything taste good and has good portions. The staff is also amazing and treat you like family. read more

This place never disappoints! Ordered the short rib with gravy with pommes puree and shredded brussell sprouts. The meat was tender and the sides accompanied them well. My husband ordered the sausage sampler and my son ordered the salmon with pommes puree and veggies, both were very satisfied. We also got the pretzel and charcuterie as an appetizer. The pretzel was soft, salty, and buttery; while the charcuterie was delicious. Not too busy, nice rustic atmosphere, good selection of beer and wine, full bar, and also a good place to have an intimate casual date. Food is great! Staff is super nice and attentive. Give it a try! read more

The Monk Pub - Charcuterie and pretzel - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Food, service and location is very inviting but the food was incredible. We had not been to the new location until last week and we will definitely be returning soon! read more

Earlier this week my husband I were so excited to plan our date night out in advance to return to the Monk Pub! It did NOT disappoint! The food is always delicious and our favorite server was back! We loved the salmon, wedge salad, fish and chips and beer flight. If you haven't been here before you also need to try the pretzel, beer cheese, lamb burger and braised short ribs. It is all so tasty and the service is excellent! We will be back soon! read more

Good but not the same as the original. The restaurant felt a little sterile, unlike the original. The food was good and so was the beer, a little top heavy on the price. read more

They're back and just as good as ever! We hadn't had a chance to try it since they reopened. The service was great; friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious, just like before! Very clean inside with a nice atmosphere. Please get out and support them! read more

This place has never failed. We used to love it when it was The Rusty Monk and now that it had moved it seems it got even better. With a full menu. We had a great dinner last night and the service by all was amazing. Ruben specially made our night great. My favorite has always been the Monk Grilled cheese but I have tried the wings, burgers and steak and it's all delicious. There is music but is not too loud to where you can't talk we were able to talk and enjoy our time. Will keep coming back for sure. read more

So happy to see this place open up! Same great food as previous restaurant and they now have their liquor license...highly recommend

The Monk is back, no alcohol yet. I asked the waiter and he said one to two months. I had the short rib and it came with kraut, Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes and gravy. It was incredible and the portion size was absolutely massive. My wife ordered the flat iron steak but they ran out and gave her a ribeye. Perfect medium with chimichurri being the star. They brought the taxidermy back and it's magical, see for yourself. read more

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I am sorry, but I had to bring down my review to 3 stars due to the Gratuity Pay. I shouldn't be punished for bringing more people to your establishment so you can gain more traction. It gave us a bad taste in our mouth when we were asked if we wanted our change after we paid; however, that should not even be asked and a common courtesy. The food is good but the service is understaff making it slow. Please increase the party size for the gratuity pay 5 people is a bit ridiculous. OLD REVIEW 5 star review : THE MONK IS BACK! We are so back. Would recommend if you like Belgium food and beer. The interior has old decorations from the old location but in a new building so you can expect so of the old vibes. The food is exactly the same and I would say even better. Please support this restaurant so it doesn't close again. read more

I'm happy they are back just on a different street! Let me start by saying the food is absolutely amazing. Hasn't changed one bit. The service was quick and the ambience was just like the good old days. I can't wait to go back when they have their beer and alcohol license. read more

Happy to see The Monk open again! Got my favorite lamb burger and yes, it's the same, hallelujah! Service was great and informative! The room is long with high ceilings. We look forward to them obtaining a liquor license next month. We'll be going back soon to check out the pretzel and the chicken sandwich to make sure! Hallelujah "The Monk" is back! read more

So glad the Monk is back. No alcohol quite yet, but the food is just as delish as always! I wish I had taken pictures, everything was plated beautifully and the taste was equally as good. The pretzel with beer cheese, yummy. The poutine, EXCELLENT! The Monk Wedge, enough to share and refreshing. Solo sausage, soooo good and with a beer could be a perfect meal! The schnitzel was amazing! Crispy, not greasy, tastey and the grilled lemon to squeeze on top gave it that extra little something I didn't know I needed! Thank you Monk for coking back, you were missed and I can't wait to visit again! read more

this the best place in whittier the food the beer come meet new friend you have forever and ever