Did not like the food, the Cajun shrimp pasta is a disappointing, feel like Mac and cheese for kids, not food for adult, and the salad literally has near zero dressing . read more

The State - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

The State hits the mark when it comes to its its food and its flavors, it's service and its drinks. The ambiance is very industrial, and they set a very uniform tone with it all. The bar is lit with an archive of whiskeys that you can choose from. They also have a good lot of other liquor to satisfy what ever your craving. The service was outstanding, and our first host, who had to head out mid meal since it was the end of his shift, was amazing, and we appreciated your energy. The service was maintained after he had left and was taken over by those at the bar. Overall, great hosts, great suggestions, and a great experience. The food was on point ... we started with bacon covered dates and their Brussel sprouts, which both were delicious. If you're not too much for that sweet and salty, don't do the dates, but honestly, they were pretty good. Ingot their bourbon western burger, and my girlfriend got the blackberry bbq burger.. so I loved my burger... but... I loved hers more, lol... I finished mine, and it was fantastic, but I will tell you I will go back and get the blackberry bbq burger. Also note... it was a special seasonal burger sooooo if ya wanna try it.... go asap. I also got their rum to the hills drink and the winter wonderland and ... I usually don't get cocktails because they never live up to the price, but... I'll get these again. The state was very delicious, and I enjoyed the vibe. Thenservie and food were great. Im actually moving into the area soon soooo this may become a regular place for us to dine in from time to time. read more

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The ambiance here is modern and fun. I love the peacock wallpaper. The drinks were really good. There were a couple of problems. The server was the bartender. He did not smoke and was not friendly. It seemed like he did not want to be there. I ordered the chicken breast with a sauce. The sauce was overly tangly and not good. It was served with boiled brussel sprouts. Yuck!!! The carrots were hard. Needless to say I had to get something else to eat after I left. My girlfriend got the steak and that was good. But the chicken dish really needs help. read more

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Solids spot in Downtown Monrovia They have a good variety of foods, and I have been here a few time given their nice atmosphere Service can run slow though I feel their appetizers are the stars. Their bacon wrapped dates are amazing- runs a little sweet but well balanced with savory and salt. Their poutine is also really solid and hard to get good ones in this area I like their burgers as well which are solid choices. I have tried their Bourbon Barbecue sandwich which was solid. Although their onion rings side was a little greasy. State burger is what you would expect from a standard burger. The Tzatziki burger is flavorful and moist with a great healthier alternative. Solid spot in the area. read more

Stopped by tonight on opening day with the hubby. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It has an open air concept with the interior and outside seating areas merging. We sat at the high top outside and had a beautiful view of the street and sunset. We knew we wanted to try a few plates so we ordered off the happy hour menu (3-6pm on weekdays). Shared the street tacos (short rib), avocado tempura wraps, meatballs, and the wedge salad. Everything was great and beautifully plated. My fav were the avocado tempura wraps.. so delicious! I liked everything except for the street tacos. Flavor was a little off maybe it was the watermelon radish. But still fair to try and judge for yourself. My husband loved the old fashioned and it was fairly priced. In fact, I felt as though everything was fairly priced. They have amazing drink deals depending on the day of the week. I noticed the website had a reservations option and to be honest, the interior is kind of small and I would recommend making a reservation on the weekend if possible. We might just become regulars here! read more

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Delicious food, delicious drink, a wonderful friendly staff and a nice chill atmosphere. The first time I came here, I tried their braised short rib plate and found it so flavorful, so I decided to come back to try the rib eye, and sure enough, it did not disappoint. The butter on top of the ribeye complimented the ribeye and sides so well. The onion rings were on the salty side, so the bartender was kind enough to remove it from my bill. Drinks were also delicious. i will definitely be back to further explore the menu! read more

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Can't say enough about our experience we had this afternoon, we've been there a few times before but always enjoying going back. The food always is top notch for us and brunch today was more than perfect, the bacon wrapped dates, fried chicken and waffles to the state burger is where you can't go wrong. Our server Jess is always great, every time we've seen her she knows how we like our drinks and always recommends great cocktails to try out. The patio is a great area but with the rain we sat inside but being inside a beautiful restaurant with that lounging/date night type of feel is always welcoming. If you haven't gone a date night there then it's a spot to experience in Monrovia. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants on Myrtle! Great food, service and the ambience is lovely! I usually avoid signature cocktails but not here . Fantastic selection and they're all delicious. Simple menu, great quality of food. This is also become my favorite brunch spot and all of Monrovia read more

BE AWARE! I've been to multiple places and all of them allowed us to have separate charges if the customer requested and this place said they can't because they only accept two cards. Yes, even if that's true. That is not the case, we are not giving more than two cards, I asked specifically to get our check separately because I don't know the people we are with in the party and the server said no. I worked in the restaurant before I know how service charges works. The more total is, the more tips they get. They even tried to charge service charge twice, if our party didn't noticed it. They probably paid double service charge read more

The staff was excellent they went above and beyond for us. food was great you have to try the bread pudding.

Shoutout to the KITCHEN! You are holding it down! The food was the best part here. Maybe my wife and I were just unlucky when we came and they were short staffed in the front of house. The room isn't that big so I just don't know if the server can handle that room. The manager was working and he made it look like a drag for him. I've been in the industry for years and I know that ain't it. No disrespect. I'll be back for the food no doubt. read more

Came in last night for the first time just for drinks during their happy hour. The restaurant is beautiful! Nice ambiance and service was good!! It's smaller than I expected and you are only allowed to stay 90 minutes. We did not eat any of the food. My son's old fashioned was delicious! We will return to try the food and have more drinks! Welcome to Monrovia! I hope the restaurant will do well! read more

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Came on opening week so keep that in mind with this review! Food ordered: the ribeye, a burger, poutine, and bread pudding. Everything was flavored very well, steak was cooked great and the poutine was so hearty. Only ding I could give is the bread pudding was lukewarm, expected it to be hot. It's also quite cinnamon forward! Service: Lovely service. Water refills on point. Personable staff. They were able to change our seating arrangement to better accommodate our party. Ambiance: Really modern and pretty. Love the peacock wallpaper. Do keep in mind that the bathrooms are quite small. read more

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The food was good, I would rate it 7/10. My friend got waffles and I got chilaquiles. She got a mimosa, she rates it 9.5/10. The waiter Edgar was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is good. I would come again but maybe during dinner to see if it's different. I would recommend people to try it at least once and get the feels for it. The price range is good. read more

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Great vibes. Great service. Bartender was cool. I was there on the tail end of Sunday brunch so the vibe was not too busy. Just the way I like it. I was not drinking, but the whiskey and tap menu looked great. The bartender made this frozen drink in front of me and it looked amazing.. My kale salad was wonderful. My wings hit the spot. I will definitely be back. read more

Great food and the best choices I had the turkey special with sweet potatoes and it was delicious The drinks are excellent and service perfect. It's my favourite eatery in the area. The ambiance is lovely, read more

The best time to come to The State (at least for this location) is on Friday evenings when downtown Monrovia is closed off for the farmer's market. Double win! The servers are attentive as well as the rest of the staff. I enjoy the outdoor patio area as well as the bar seating, as you have the option to face the bar or face the dining area (this applies for the outdoor patio seating as well). I recommend the bacon wrapped dates, the meatballs and any burger of your preference. read more

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This is my first time here. Came for dinner with my hubby and daughter on a Saturday night. We didn't make reservations. FYI make reservations. We were advised dining was 90 minutes. We only waited less than 10 minutes. I love the ambiance. Food was amazing. We didn't order drinks but I saw the drinks that the waitress was bringing out. Definitely coming back. I ordered spicy chicken sandwich with onion rings, my hubby ordered a bourbon bbq sandwich with fries and my daughter had Cesar salad with chicken. Both my hubby and daughter ordered Mac and cheese read more

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Very chill atmosphere, formal feel, but relaxed vibe. Servers are very friendly, attentive, and efficient. Very good menu/selection. Great craft cocktails and nice beer selection. This is a awesome, day drinking location, where you can sit in the patio seating area and people watch read more

Looking for a culinary adventure? The State restaurant in Monrovia is the place to be! Our appetizer journey kicked off with their bacon-wrapped dates--an amazing fusion of sweet, salty, juicy, and crispy that had our taste buds dancing with joy. Next up, we sampled the brisket taco. While the portion was on the small side (one bite and it's gone!), the flavor did not disappoint. The State salad was a delightful mix of sweet and savory, perfectly balancing the flavors for a delicious experience. We also tried their burger, which was decent, though a bit on the dry side. All in all, The State offers a unique and enjoyable dining experience with a few standout dishes that are worth trying! Service is not too bad, music not too loud and it feels casual. read more

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Enjoyed a nice meal here for Mother's Day. It was busy as you can guess but we had good service, a bit of a wait, however all the food was tasty. I didn't have a drinks myself but they looked good. Conveniently located in old town monrovia, with a casual atmosphere, an inside and outside dining area, this is a great place to grab lunch or dinner. read more

The State - Bacon dates - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Had the steak sandwich Caesar salad and Mac We also tried some drinks Service was amazing Staff was very friendly and welcoming We have been here a few times and will be back again! read more

Service was "just ok". Server was annoyed from the start ...asking about specials or wines. Food was good! What clinched the 3 stars was the dog ON THE TABLE across from us. Everyone saw it. No one said a thing. read more

4 of us had dinner there and it was great. Nice atmosphere and service was really good. We all loved our food. Best onion rings we've ever had. Nice patio for a warm night. Small place though so make a reservation. Looking forward to going back. read more

I love this place!! Whenever I want to feel bougie and classy but don't want to wreck my wallet I come here! Affordable delicious cocktails and I love the aesthetics here. Moody open air concept? Not sure if that's a thing but it is now! Service has always been super friendly every time I've come. Highly recommend the lobster mac and cheese. read more

Looking forward to going back! Food: Vegan tzatziki burger 10/10 Bruschetta 10/10 (BOMB!) Fries 10/10 Macaroni 10/10 (It was spicy! Which I enjoyed) Avocado tempora wraps 7/10 (I think I hyped them up too much in my mind. They were just ok) Chicken Fingers 7/10 (My daughter said they were just ok..) Atmosphere and Service: 9/10 I liked when they dimmed the lights towards the end of our meal. That's my vibe :) read more

The State - Old Fashion - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Fabulous place for any night!!! But I dined here on a Monday night for spectacular $6- Mules.......AMAZING. Great energy and phenomenal staff. read more

The State - Wow!!!!! Bruschetta was calling my name - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The wedge salad is excellent, and at eight dollars, it is a bargain. This is on the happy hour menu, which runs from 11 AM to 5 PM. The burger is $11, and you can substitute french fries or onion rings, with an additional charge, for a side salad. They charged me one dollars for the fries, even though I asked for onion rings. I was later served the onion rings, with no additional charge. The food was quite scrumptious. On the negative side, parking is on the streets and in parking lots, which fill up quite quickly. Plan accordingly. read more

We came here for one reason and one reason only: The vegan tzatziki burger. New menu and now the one true vegan option for burgers is gone. Good luck trying to make any of the other burgers vegan, as they contain bacons, cheeses, and aiolis. I don't know why a restaurant would do this. How hard is it to keep a vegan burger on the menu. Is it hurting profits that much that it needs to be removed from the menu? Might as well just remove the vegan pasta, as well. read more

I came in for lunch at The State and unfortunately my experience was disappointing right from the start. When my party and I walked in, there was a small tattooed man and a woman standing at the front desk flipping through a notebook. We stood just two feet away from them, clearly waiting to be seated, yet neither of them looked up, greeted us, or acknowledged that we were there. After an awkwardly long pause, I finally said hello just to break the silence. The man glanced up at me with an expression as if I was bothering him, and his response was, "How may I help you?" Honestly, what else would I be there for other than to sit down and eat? When I asked for a table, he rudely asked if I had reservations. I said no, and without any effort to offer alternatives, he flatly said, "We have no tables available." No courtesy, no suggestions, no warmth. At that point, we decided to leave and took our business elsewhere. First impressions matter in the restaurant business, and the complete lack of hospitality at the door set the tone. Guests should never feel like they're intruding simply by showing up. read more

They have the BEST burgers here! If you come, you have to try the blackberry bacon burger, it's life changing! I've brought so many friends here and everyone leaves wanting to come back! So so good! Service is great, ambience is awesome, it's just a wonderful place! read more

I loved this cute restaurant! It's in the heart of Old Town and although it's small, it is decorated super cute with an amazing bar as the focal point. They make amazing cocktails, delicious food and off we happy hour beginning at 11am. I'm a fan!! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. The main dinning area seats about 50. They also have outside seating with heat lamps. Let me start by saying it's super cold. But I love the atmosphere and the decor. Very LA/ New York restaurant bar. The food was delicious and they have a pretty eclectic menu. They have a great happy hour too. I ordered the soup and salad. The soup was a homemade chicken soup and the salad had the most amazing dressing. I ordered a roll on the side that happened to be a sandwich baguette. They server was attentive considering she was the only one there and they were semi busy. I want to go back soon, one to take photos ‍ and bring friends. I want to try so many things on their menu. Great location in the heart of Monrovia village and parking not so bad. One thing wear a jacket. It's very cold in there. Happy Eating!! read more

We've been here a few times; there are some things we love, and some things that are less stellar. Highlights: well-made, interesting cocktails; incredible whiskey selection; the tacos are fantastic. Lowlights: the poutine and the chicken veloute were both a letdown; the servers are wonderful to interact with but can be a bit scarce (water refills and getting the check seemed to take longer than normal - this was a trend we noticed on multiple visits, even during less busy times). We liked the ambiance - the decor is pretty and the vibe is chill, but the restaurant is relatively small; definitely recommend trying to get a reservation if you're coming on a weekend, or avoid peak hours. All told, we still like this place. A great spot for cocktails and tacos when you're not in a rush. read more

This place just opened up in our neighborhood and we were told by others that a reservation was highly recommended. Glad we listened because this place was busy! We made a reservation via OpenTable for Friday night (tonight). We requested a booth due to having our 2 year old and they gladly accommodated us. They do indicate at the beginning of the meal it is a 90 minute turn around. It's understandable because the inside of the restaurant isn't the largest, but they make the most of the space! Let me tell you, they did a wonderful job remodeling the space- the bar is gorgeous! (The State was surprisingly very accommodating for our 2 year old. They brought her freshly cut strawberries and apples for her to munch on prior to her food coming out. ) To start We ordered the bacon wrapped dates, super bomb! Drinks: "the girl next door" for me and "rum to the hills" for him. Both great drinks, not too sweet and not too strong. 2nd round- "bee's please" for me and "el conejo de oro." For him. Main course- I got the ribeye medium rare, it came with roasted potatoes and asparagus. My husband got the tempura shrimp tacos with a side salad. My 2 year old got the butter pasta with a side of fruit. And we ordered a side or onion rings and a side of French fries. Overall, the food was great, the service was the best, and the drinks were amazing. We are so excited to have a new staple on Myrtle. read more

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Monique!!!!! Maybe that's what we should call this place? I was hesitant at first but my hubby convinced me. Lunch time was delicious and our server Monique! Was fantastic!!!! She took care of the entire floor by herself like a rockstar! Drinks were delicious and happy hour menu was great! Come in and bring your friends, it will be a great food and drinks experience!!! Cheers!!!! read more

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Loved this place, good vibe, good food and good people. I came here to celebrate one of my buddies birthdays and we were greeting and seated immediately. We were initially sat at a pretty small table because the restaurant was busy, however the host Callie immediately asked us if we wanted to move to a bigger table as soon as it opened. Thank you so much Callie your service that went above and beyond expectations. read more

I love coming to this location! Their espresso martini's are made just the way i like them. Their mac n cheese and bacon wrapped dates are amazing. The girls that work here are also so nice. I love the vibe it has inside perfect for a date night. read more

We enjoyed a lovely dinner date here on Sunday night. This is definitely the classiest bar in Monrovia with some really interesting drinks. I think I will have to try a few more before I can give a fair review of the drinks. I tried "Rum to the Hills," which was interesting but it wasn't my favorite, a bit too strong after a while. My husband had a lager that he liked. The food we tried was all excellent though. We had the State salad, the braised short rib and the creme brule for dessert. Our server was very attentive but this was a dinner that took a bit more time, partially because we took some time to decide what to order. We loved the atmosphere here with jazz music playing and would love to come back again. read more

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Food was good, to my taste the spicy fried chicken sandwich needed more spice or heat to the seasoning on the chicken. The pickles and slaw were not overpowering and complimented the sandwich, the Moscow mule had a lot ginger/puree : beer in it. Overall was nice and the restaurant itself was very appealing. The staff was friendly read more

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