Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 4393 reviews

What Shauna Roberts likes about Monster Kitchen and Bar:
Even if you 're not vegetarian this is a fabulous place to dine. We had Crispy Tofu and San Choy Bow to start and Cauliflower Shawarma and Coal Roasted Squash plus Smashed Cucumber salad for mains. Superb! Portions are a good size so we ended up taking the salad away in a 'doggy bag '. View all feedback. What Carolyn Zaragoza doesn't like about Monster Kitchen and Bar:
The anticipation of being at this usually fabulous vegetarian restaurant was followed by a little disappointment on this occasion. Perhaps there is a new chef? The eggplant was unrecognisable as eggplant and over smoked. The nasi goreng was extremely salty. Luckily we had also ordered fries which were excellent. Service was pleasant but lacked attention to detail. The mineral water was warm and the glass of champagne... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
5.0 ★ from 72 reviews
Antonia
06.04.2023 - 16:19

I have dined 2 or 3 times at Monsters before being turned to a vegetarian menu. I drank a few times, too. This time I only had a coffee. I always love it here:...

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Ernest
06.04.2023 - 16:19

Very nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food. recommend this place as a whole.

Lidia
06.04.2023 - 16:19

Fantastic meal and wonderful atmosphere. Can't believe how fast our meals were served.

Audrey
06.04.2023 - 16:19

M O N S T E R WINTER SET MENU 2020 THURSDAY SATURDAY MIN 2 GUEST 6 COURSE $110 P.P. MATCHED BEVERAGE $40 P.P SMOKED APERITIF HENDRICKS GIN, FRENCH HERBAL LIQUEU...

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Orrin
06.04.2023 - 16:19

Very accommodating for a large fussy group. Great atmosphere and menu. Professional polite staff

Opentable
4.3 ★ from 1171 reviews
Gaye
20.09.2024 - 07:12

We have eaten at Monster many times and always had good food. The food last night was not great. We ate from the menu and had good choices but the quality of th...

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Opentable
20.09.2024 - 07:12

We made a booking for 6pm and received several reminders about being there on time but when we arrived were told that a last minute function had been booked int...

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Shauna
20.09.2024 - 07:12

Even if you 're not vegetarian this is a fabulous place to dine. We had Crispy Tofu and San Choy Bow to start and Cauliflower Shawarma and Coal Roasted Squash p...

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Richard
20.09.2024 - 07:12

Excellent evening. Food, wine and service all great.

Zach
20.09.2024 - 07:12

Delicious and fun food! Would come back easily for another go

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 880 reviews
Deontae
27.07.2023 - 12:42

Monster is a vegetarian restaurant located in the lobby area of the amazing Ovolo Hotel in Canberra. It’s a wonderful large space but still manages to feel cozy...

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Vesna
27.07.2023 - 12:42

Amazing food, incredible!!! And Ton took excellent care of us. Must destination....Highly recommended!!

Cathie
27.07.2023 - 12:42

The most amazing meal Such amazing flavours Staff so well versed in customer needs and service Can’t recommend highly enough

Danielle
27.07.2023 - 12:42

Booked this dinner before I realized it was a vegetarian restaurant but was pleasantly surprised. Everything we ate was amazing and enjoyed by everyone who dine...

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oskarew
27.07.2023 - 12:42

This restaurant needs more signage in place as it was confusing on where it actually was. It is part of a mixed, spacious area. The decor is interesting enough...

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Happycow
4.5 ★ from 10 reviews
bfeitosa
12.10.2023 - 06:41

We had the tasting menu and we rolled out of the restaurant like we had eaten the entire menu, so very filling dishes for this option. Regarding taste, however,...

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For
12.10.2023 - 06:41

Unique offerings, lots of variety, changing/seasonal menu keeps each visit interesting

kait
12.10.2023 - 06:41

Had an incredible dinner here and had some of the best drinks I’ve ever tried!!! Cant wait to go again

Gennaro
12.10.2023 - 06:41

Loved the venue and the atmosphere. Staff were friendly. We had the corn ribs, which were absolutely delicious. My personal favourite is the cauliflower (so yum...

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EllenStringfellow
12.10.2023 - 06:41

During the initial phase of their vegetarian journey they offered a degustation with watermelon sashimi which was DIVINE! Not sure if it's still on the degustat...

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Foursquare
3.9 ★ from 62 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 598 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 1600 reviews

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