(314) 644-3995
7401 Manchester Rd
Maplewood,
MO
63143
38.6127
-90.3199
Neighborhoods: Saint Louis, Maplewood
What People Are Saying About Monarch Restaurant
The Editor
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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…
09/19/09
Very Disappointed
by anon2475
My husband and I were completely disappointed after dining here recently. The waitress was excellent, but her service did not make up for the laughably small portions and mediocre food. We ordered the cheese plate for the appetizer-- it came on a very large plate and 4, yes 4 thin slices of cheese- come on -- it seemed miserly and the cheeses offered were average. We ordered the salmon and the scallops, which both were very mediocre. I am not a great chef, but besides the presentation (carrot foam), my salmon and scallops are greatly superior to these overpriced plates. The salmon was overcooked and not high quality. We dined at Mosaic recently and it was much more reasonable and by far superior. If we want to go out for a nice dinner, we will definitely go to Sidney Street which is always excellent.
- Pros: Ambiance
- Cons: Small portions/ Food was overpriced and just o.k.
01/21/09
Monarch Fabulous as Usual!!!
by Epicurious21
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!
- Pros: Absolutely Beautiful
- Cons: None that I can think of off the top of my head!
01/12/09
Turnaround
by jamaica99
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.
- Pros: Beautiful bar & restaurant
The 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.
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
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