Monarch Restaurant

To start with the positive - the atmosphere is very pretty and the service was attentive and adequate. The down side was the food quality and prices. For a $40 6oz steak & frites, I expect it to be high-ish quality and I feel that I could've gotten this quality of meal for a lower price elsewhere. The chicken Marsala honestly tasted like it had been microwaved and the mashed potatoes had very little flavor.

Unfortunately, I am going to have to echo what many of the other reviews said. The atmosphere was super nice! Loved the decor. Our waitress was very nice too so the service was great. The food took forever to come out and it definitely was not my favorite. I ordered the penne vodka rosa and it was not good. It was very watery and salty. The house cut monarch fries were mid... I didn't mind the aioli but the fries tasted like they have been sitting out for awhile and just heated up. Also we made a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday and they didn't do anything special for it

We visited Monarch with our Supper Club group, after a few of our friends had been there with the Yelp Elite Squad and enjoyed it. I found it had super high quality offerings, but was a little on the spendy side.The ambiance is super upscale, which is right on par with the Hotel Deco, which Monarch is a part of. There is a giant mural on the back wall that is breathtaking in size and its floral subjects.The meal started with the Herbal Butter Bread, which came gorgeously braided into a little pull-apart knot, and was served with some tasty butter that melted on the warm bits of the bread perfectly. A simple starter but done well, was extra impressive. Our group shared the yellowtail crudo which was very fresh and light. Perfect way to start the meal on a light note and save room for our entree dishes.We also had the French Onion Dip, which came almost "deconstructed" so you can scoop up each component as you took each bite and balance out which parts you liked best. Another in our group got the Potato Soup, and was so kind to give me a little taste. And that taste was silky smooth and heavenly in its creamy flavor!For my entree I ordered the Short Rib Meatloaf, which arrived as a spherical lump of excellently cooked short rib, atop a little layer of very herbaceous potato puree. A super elevated version of a classic meatloaf.My husband ordered the Sirloin, and it was served in a cast iron pan that kept it sizzling and warm. He ordered the broccolini on the side of his dish, and they came well seasoned and in their own little cast iron pot (so we could share easily, which was how I know they were excellent!) Our group shared a few desserts:-Donuts with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream: When you hear the word "donuts" this is definitely not what comes to mind. They were beautiful little balls of sweet dough, fried up, and then coated in sugar. Adding the Dulce de Leche ice cream just gave the perfect creaminess to counterbalance any dryness the donuts may have had from their sheer surface area. -S'mores: Just like the "donuts" above, this is an elevated version of an old classic, and "deconstructed" partially. It came artistically plated with two large squares of decadent chocolate ganache, above two swipes on the plate of marshmallow fluff, and topped with sprinkles of smoked graham cracker and little "spikes" of candied hazelnuts. Yum!I'd say if you are in the mood for a fancy night out, with elevated classics done super well (and you're ready to pay the price for all that too) then Monarch is a great option for you.

The food is overpriced and the taste bland. The service was not the best since It took about 15-20 mins for someone to notice that we needed service. I am disappointed since everyone has been taking about this palace and how cool it. The inside of the restaurant is amazing, the decor and atmosphere is so beautiful. I would recommend to get a drink and and enjoy the atmosphere but I would not recommend the food.

Our waiter, the hostess, and the bartender were all phenomenal. The vibes and decor great. Charcuterie and drinks were good. However, our steaks were very over done and our sides cold. The waiter apologized and said he would rush two new steaks out. Someone with a man bun came back to deliver our steaks. One was cooked as we ordered but the other wasn't quite right. The man insisted that I didn't know what I ordered and didn't know what a good steak was. He then raised his voice so that everyone in the area was staring at us. I attempted to reconcile and agree to eat the steak that I still didn't really want. However, the man continued to berate me. Would not recommend to anyone.

I went to this place for a birthday dinner and our waitress was instantly so sweet. She offered me a birthday treat and plenty of help on the menu. We ordered the charcuterie board which, as an appetizer, was enough for us to split among 4. We also got the brussel sprouts- I was a huge fan, and I got the pesto pasta with chicken added. The chicken was just a little dry but had great flavor and it was a filling dish! It was good portion size. They were also playing nice music which set the mood and the theme of the restaurant was what drew me in, in the first place!

Skip breakfast here at all costs. Service was extraordinarily lackluster. Greeted by the hostess with a "can I help you?" Sat for at least 30 minutes before they took our order and then waited for another 10 minutes before they brought our coffee after asking a second time. Took another 30 minutes to get our food. The menu is extremely limited and basic. Entrées were palatable, but absolutely nothing special. The biscuits and gravy with sausage links, although not warm enough, was pretty flavorful so there was a shred of potential showing through the rest of the disappointment.I've had some good dinners here and will try it again, but will never be back for breakfast.

We unfortunately were very underwhelmed by our experience. Food was just okay and was pricey for just being okay. Goes the same for the drinks. The staff was very friendly and we liked the decor though.

We took our young boys here while in town and I'm so glad we chose The Monarch! What a gem of a restaurant!!! The decor is absolutely beautiful. Dark sultry walls with beautiful warm lit sconces and chandeliers. The array of live plants scattered about makes you feel like you are dining in an atrium set back in the 1920's. The wall murals completed the vibe. Seriously a very intimate space. We ordered Shirley temples and mock-tails to start and ordered the calamari and balsamic brussel sprouts for our appetizers and all were delicious. Our boys each ordered the steak and pommes frites and I ordered the Cowboy ribeye and my husband ordered the dry aged ribeye special with the garlic jalapeño compote. My husband and I enjoyed our steaks but we were both shocked at how amazing our boys sirloins were. Like..... ahhhhh is that even possible? As steak lovers, we've had them all but these sirloins were, chefs kiss!!!! I cannot recommend the sirloin enough. Don't sleep on this one!!! Our server was very attentive and personable and the chef came out to ask how everything was tasting. This to me shows he prides himself on his work and added to the evening. The details will ALWAYS make good impressions. It was fun to show our boys what mom and dad do on date nights and they were excited to be a part of it. We traveled to Omaha from Milwaukee WI area and I'm really happy we stumbled upon this absolute gem. Thank you for a wonderful evening for my family.

Amazing food, ambiance and service! We had the Lemon Parmesan Risotto and Beef Wellington, both were delicious and made to perfection. The Smoked Blackberry Old Fashioned was also delicious.