Monarch Restaurant
(314) 644-3995
7401 Manchester Rd
Maplewood,
MO
63143
38.6127
-90.3199
Neighborhood: Maplewood
What People Are Saying About Monarch Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
How hot is Monarch? So hot that when MTV shot its reality show "Made" in spring 2004, it chose Monarch for its location. And for good reason: its three spaces (lush lounge, trendy boulevard bistro, and formal dining room) are all stunning in their own right. From the leather-swathed maitre d' stand to the tastefully branded dinnerware and the knowledgeable, confident waitstaff, Monarch pulses with elegance and panache.
The Food
Lump crab cakes arrive artfully presented atop a bed of fried leeks, while crab-stuffed calamari is paired with a sweet potato puree. Flavorful, grilled beef tenderloin comes doused in foie gras butter with airy, Brie-whipped potatoes. Freshly baked chocolate molten cake is the perfect end to any meal.
User Reviews
Epicurious21
January 21, 2009
We were in a few weeks ago and tried the new 4 course tasting menu for $40...what a great price for such terrific food - and 4 courses too! Our server graciously offered to pair wines with the dinner for us and we opted to try these as well. It made for another lovely evening at Monarch. Maplewood certainly has come a long way!
read full review
jamaica99
January 12, 2009
Our dining experience with Monarch was not a good one for our party of 8 -- We had very inattentive service & felt that the portion sizes were very small. HOWEVER, after emailing the owner & detailing our issues with the restaurant, he very graciously offered to rectify it for us. We really respect that & appreciate his efforts.
read full review
Anonymous
December 02, 2008
the inside of the restaurant is gorgeous. the owners out a lot of money into it. the wine selection is wonderful. it can be a bit pricey at times, but the food is good. the crowd can be a little on the pretentious side.
read full reviewThe Details on Monarch Restaurant
Save Money:
Monarch's bistro menu is more affordable than the dining room menu, and the atmosphere is more festive to boot. If you want to savor the vibe without a hefty bill, opt for a high table in the bar, where you can order off either menu.
Where to Sit:
For special occasions, book the room inside the restaurant's impressive wine cellar, or the chef's table overlooking the gorgeous cooking facilities.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Chef''s Table, Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Steakhouse, Eclectic & International, Traditional American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
