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The Monroe

4.5 (739 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Elease S.

The Monroe is always a good little spot to pop into if you are in the Parramore / Downtown Orlando area. While it's been open for some time now, it never ceases to amaze me how nicely The Monroe is designed. It is a beautiful restaurant that blends a few styles. The various fixtures, textures in the seating and decor, the hanging planters, and just overall layout of the restaurant (the large glass garage doors that open out to an outdoor patio) keep it very inviting. It gets great natural light as well. All that aside, it is one of my favorite spaces to walk into and just have a cocktail at their bar. Service varies. When they are busy, they are BUSY, and service does slow. When they are not as busy, service is pretty standard. Their kitchen will accommodate most diets and allergy restrictions - which is always a good thing. The staff is kind and attentive. There is AMPLE seating throughout the restaurant as well as a newer event space you can inquire about. Pricing is a BIT HIGH in my opinion - especially for the area it is located in. However, they do have some reasonably priced items on their menu. I will say, come HUNGRY here as their portion sizing is MASSIVE. Most times, it is TOO MUCH food for me - so, I always have leftovers. The food is okay for the most part. I cannot say there is anything on their menu that blows me away, but I do enjoy the Chicken Caesar Wrap here. Their drinks are good and probably what is the highlight for me and usually the main reason I do visit The Monroe. I enjoy both their cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Also, the location is good. Parking in this area is metered (via ParkMobile). So, keep that in mind. All in all, The Monroe is a solid restaurant.

Karis L.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Great service and food, would recommend!

Torquiose W.

I came for brunch and it was really good. I had their seasonal burger and their infamous chicken and waffles. I also tried their sweet potato latte (it was sooooo good ) at their coffee bar. Our server was great and personable. I love the vibe of the restaurant. I love how the waiting area is set up like a living room with the furniture.

Deanna L.

This place is such a gem, they take classic dishes and put their unique spin on it. The stand-out is definitely the Pork Belly S'mores. It's messy of course, but a great combination of sweet, salty, and umami - absolutely worth a little mess. The Roasted Salmon was cooked perfectly and went well with the bright caper-raisin vinaigrette and orange. I tried a bit of my friend's Grilled Meatloaf, which was more of a classic, but still solid, really good meatloaf. The PB&J Gooey Butter Cake was packed with flavor and satisfied my peanut butter craving. I also tried some of my friend's Bread Pudding which I would recommend to anyone, it was perfect.

Chicken sandwich
Chanel L.

The Monroe was amazing, from the decor to the menu! The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and well seasoned. I wasn't expecting cherry tomatoes in the Caesar wrap, but I love tomatoes, so I thought it was delicious. The portion was huge, too. I ate half for lunch and saved the other half for dinner, and it held up really well. I've been twice for lunch already, and I'll keep coming back whenever I can!

Grilled Meatloaf, Whipped sweet potatoes, onion rings, Cheerwine BBQ sauce
Jennifer C.

Always love dining at The Monroe. Everything is good! The menu is a fun take on comfort food - for example the grilled meatloaf is the comfort food you know but the glaze is grilled onto the meat and the whole dish is plated like fine dining. The kitchen sink cookie dessert is huge and oh my lord delicious. Still on cloud nine after a fabulous dining experience. Reservations recommended! Parking is metered street parking or a nearby parking garage that also charges. There is indoor, outdoor and bar seating. Tables and high tops. Service is great. Enjoy!

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Amanda F.

We have been many times but wanted to stop in again and enjoy magical dining. We had a reservation on a Friday night and I'd say we needed it. The place was fairly full. We sat with Sarah who was kind to get us our first round of drinks in for happy hour prices (although the old fashioned rang up for $11 instead of $10 ). Our friends soon joined us and they got a cocktail order in as well. I enjoyed the seasonal punch. We had the roasted tomato Cesar salad, the tomato soup, and the pork belly s'mores. Everything was delicious. I wished the grilled cheese had more of a crunch to the bread though. The pork belly was super tender, and those crackers were delicious. I want to make those at home! The soup was filling. I felt it might give me heartburn so I only had a couple spoonfuls. For dinner we had the meatloaf, the meatloaf with bbq sauce on the side, the salmon over farro and the bourbon chicken. I had a bite of everything. So good. I wished my meatloaf was over mashed and not sweet mashed, but that's my personal preference. The bourbon chicken had an Asian twang to it- very nice. The salmon was absolutely perfect. I think the farro salad was served cold? It was cold when I had a bite. But the fennel and all that goodness was awesome. Second round of drinks I had the Paddington which I think I'm allergic to? That or the soursop just caused my throat to be super uncomfortable. I had two sips and started throat clearing and sort of low key coughing with that throat feeling. I passed it off and ordered the Esmeralda which was really good. Smokey mezcal. For dessert we had the pb and j (not my fave- too dense!!), the bread pudding - so good, and the cookie- also very good. We enjoyed the ice cream on top yum. Service was great. Food was excellent. Ambiance is good. Parking is super easy. The place is cute too. I do recommend this place.

Pisco Sour and CD Fizz
Irma C.

This is my first visit. I am trying their Magical Dining Menu. I arrived earlier and also sat at the bar to experience their Happy Hour. There is limited street parking. Luckily there is also a car garage nearby on the next block. The bar area was pretty busy. I found open sitting with no problem. I started with the Pisco Sour. Recommend by the bar tender. That was a very nice cocktail. Then I ordered the Crab Croquet. Wow! Prepared to perfection with flavorful ingredients. The rest of my party arrived and ordered the CD Fizz. They love it. I really liked the open space and decor the bar area offers. Sam was amazing and all his recommendations hit the spot. We were then sat in the dining room and very happy to know we could continue to order from the Happy Hour Menu from the dinning room. That is a plus for me. I ordered the Pork Belly S'mores. I was a little scared. I was surprised that I really enjoy the salty sweet mix. It was delicious. I then ordered the Mushroom Stroganoff. Perfectly balanced and seasoned. Generous portion and plenty of leftover. For dessert, I ordered the Kitchen Sink Cookie. It is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I absolutely loved this dessert. Overall I really enjoyed their MD Menu. I look forward to coming back for dinner to experience their regular menu.

Fried chicken
Jules J.

The place is nicely decorated with mid-century modern style with tropical vibe. Part of the restaurant is setup of a happy hours/lounge area, while the other is more traditional dining area. The service was spot on! Our server was attentive and friendly. Love fried chicken and drinks, but the chicken sandwich had a little too much batter for my liking.

Ashley O.

Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we got LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

Shelley H.

The deviled eggs are scrumptious and make a great start or could be whole meal. The have both fresh and fried jalapeno but aren't spicy! The roasted salmon was excellent with cauliflower and couscous. I also had their daily Monroe punch which truly packed a punch made from gin and fresh juices. Parking in the garage isn't cheap but the wait staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The place is really classy with lots of sofas and chairs to hang hour on for Happy Hours.

Crab Rangoon
Krystal S.

I've been here before and loved what I ordered. This time was completely different. Killer interior - I love a moody, airy space with good lighting and plant babies galore! Service was good though. I must have ordered the wrong things this time, and I was there for happy hour. The crab rangoon squash blossom was kind of fishy. I was expecting something that looked like or was housed in a squash blossom, but it was a fried ball of gloppy crab filling. I also ordered the jalapeño popper deviled eggs. It was a stunner, but this is not the app for you if you're not all about the yolk. It was yolk on yolk on yolk. I wanted something to brighten it up, like a pickled veggie or pickled onions maybe. I've had better taste experiences at The Monroe before, but this wasn't one of them, unfortunately.

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Elisha B.

Where are the 10 stars! I went for a close friends birthday. We sat at the bar. Sam was fantastic and team mate (I forgot his name). The place is a great vibe for date night or just hanging out with friends. The service was great, food was fantastic! Listen the General Tso cauliflower deserves an award! I have been searching high and low for some good bread pudding since a recent visit to New Orleans. Let me tell you, stellar! I am going back again this weekend just for that! LOL I will get extra sauce this time!

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Terrific . There can be a wait for seating so make sure you know you get there earlier. You're not in a hurry.

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What's the parking like?

There's street parking across the way and then a parking garage that you have to pay for around the corner. There's no designated parking lot

Do you offer a kids menu?

Yes, we do! You can ask our host or a server for a kids' menu. We offer burgers, grilled cheese, and other seasonal items.

Can you order from the food menu at the bar?

Yes, we offer the full menu at the bar.

Is there any outside seating?

Not yet! Right now seating is in the interior dining room, bar, and lounge.

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