Monarch - Dallas

My boyfriend said that this was the best meal he ever had! We went for my birthday and they made it so special for us. I would highly recommend Monarch for their food, service, and atmosphere!

BEAUTIFUL environment with wonderful views. Drinks were fantastic! IMPECCABLE service! Food: BEST charred octopus we have ever had! Steak was overdone. Lasagne was an odd deconstructed version on the greasy side.

Food is hit or miss. Their lasagna and shrimp scampi ravioli are fantastic. The fish and filet left much to be desired. Same with desserts and cocktails. Also, their cocktails seem to have a sliding pricing scale. It’s not unusual to order a $20 rye and have them exchange it for a $35 rye without telling you until you get the bill. And I was served champagne in a red wine glass AND dessert port in a red wine glass, which I found strange.

Second best meal I've ever had! Took a date here and we shared food. She had truffle risotto, oysters, and charred octopus. I had branzino, mashed potatoes, and brussel sprouts. Best food I've had in a long long time. One small issue...the fish had bones in it. I bit into one, not expecting it, and it hurt my mouth. I was at a place that was so far above my normal spending level, I didn't know if it was a mistake by the kitchen or if it's assumed the diner should work around the bones in the fish with this presentation. I was too embarrassed to ask for clarification. Even with that, the food was one of the best food experiences I've ever had. Everything tasted amazing, and the views were great. Five stars.

The Japanese A5 steak was the best steak we’ve ever had and we eat a lot of good steak. The pasta was just fine, but everything else was exceptional and the service was outstanding. We will definitely go back.