Friendly atmosphere from the time you walk in the door. The ambience is nice but I suggest you make a reservation because it stays busy. My favorite is the lamb lollipops and the steak bites. The filet was seasoned well and very tender. The service was impeccable. I definitely recommend. read more

I get the feeling that Apero is usually excellent; in my limited experience they were pretty good. My first visit was with my wife for our anniversary, and the staff thoughtfully prepared a table with just one chair since I told them she'd bring her own wheelchair. That was a great first impression. And then our server greeted us by asking which of us was celebrating her birthday. I'll assume that was a brainfart or a failure to read the reservation notes, but I wondered briefly whether he assumed two women dining together wouldn't be celebrating an anniversary. We started with drinks; she had a 1988 (a variation on a French Blond, but named as a tribute to the year the Women's Business Ownership Act allowed the owner to go into business for herself) and I had a Royal Navy (a zero-proof cocktail with delicious herbal and citrus flavors). They were both outstanding. The cheese board, listed as the chef's selection of 4 cheeses and housemade crostini, also included a cube of guava jelly as lagniappe. The kitchen sent it out without crostini, and our server (not one of their regular servers, I guessed) didn't tell us what any of the cheeses were. This baffled me; when we ordered it the server actually explained what 'crostinis' (sic) meant, as if we were unfamiliar with the term. Whatever they were, they were tasty, and lucky for us none was soft enough to need a platform. My wife says her jumbo shrimp skewers were great and she loved the chimichurri enough to take it home for later. My market salad ("local lettuce mix, rotating summer veg & dressing") was a perfect example of quality over quantity: pecans, crumbled cheese, fresh berries, and raspberry vinaigrette on leaf lettuce. Eight beautiful, tender pieces of lettuce. So I certainly had room for dessert. And the dessert was a real treat: a three-inch peach caramel tart, an anniversary gift to us. We enjoyed it and had an enlightening conversation with the charming GM, who confirmed my suspicions that the uneven experience was a result of another staff member stepping in to cover for a server. If Apero fits your budget once in a while, give it a try. They're likely to delight you. (But if you're used to larger portions, you might want to have a bit of a snack first.) read more

Apero - Wine Bars Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

This place has a beautiful ambiance and the decor is chic with a nice touch of character. Now on to the even better part.. wow the food was fantastic. Met up with my bestie and we went crazy with trying out all the options. If you're a seafood fan, this is an awesome spot. They have quite a bit of meat offerings too. My favorite dish was a toss up between the lamb and the Rockefeller oysters. I'm usually not a fan of too much garnish and cheese on my oysters but this was well executed with just the right balance. Our server was awesome and very knowledgeable of the dishes and made great recommendations. Drinks were awesome too. They juice all of their juices used for cocktails from scratch which I love. A must try for dessert is their olive cake.. so moist and well balanced with blueberries. I can't wait to try this place again. read more

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The service was great. The menu is varied from the average Monroe restaurant. Eggplant was sliced too thick for my taste but, the food was generally good. May be a little pricey for some but, a nice addition to options for dining in the area. read more

The food was amazing. The service was great. The servers were very attentive and helpful with each other. The ambiance was very relaxing to make dining easier to enjoy and digest. I would recommend this beautiful restaurant for either a special night out, date night or a guys or girls night. read more

Apero - Chocolate mousse. - Wine Bars Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Hands down the best restaurant in Monroe. The food balances citrus and savory flavors very well. They chef uses a proper grill to cook many of the dishes, and the grill flavor comes off clean and smoky. I highly recommend the olives which have a beautiful citrus flavor and the shishito peppers which have a savory grilled flavor. They balance each other out, and work well as an appetizer with a drink. There are two drinks I have tried and thoroughly enjoyed. One drink, the Levant, is a passionfruit drink with tamarind in it. It is a citrus flavored drink which gives one a refreshing flavor. Its a great way to start off a meal. The other drink I enjoyed was called 1988 (I believe) and it was a drink which used orange juice, liqueurs, and various other flavors. It was a bolder drink, but worked well with the tapas. The menu is still young as this restaurant just opened, but from what options are currently available, this is a place where you can return to many times and still have an amazing experience. read more

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Everything about this gem of a place is outstanding. The food is creative and delicious and beautifully presented. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and extremely welcoming. The atmosphere is sophisticated without being stuffy. We'll be back! read more

Decided to try this place out over the weekend and I fell in love! The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious, the staff were super friendly, & the ambiance was everything. I look forward to going back and possibly going broke purchasing all the delicious vinaigrettes and oils I tried. I love it! read more

Apero - Espresso Martini - Wine Bars Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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Nice place to have a drink and chill! Nice atmosphere. Waitress, name was Ally (not sure about spelling), was nice and attentive.

The food was outstanding. Every bite was worth the price. Portion are small, so just know that when ordering. Love that Apero offers something that our area has been lacking. Highly recommend the lamb lollipops or the shisito peppers for an app. The cocktails were tasty too! Love that they offer different tasting and events as well. read more

One of the best dinning experiences in a while! My husband and I both had the salmon. Then a peach tart. The food was amazing, drinks delishes and the waiter was delightful! Experience top notch and great ambiance! Chefs kiss! read more

Apero - Peach tart - Wine Bars Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

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The food was outstanding!!! We tried several things and all were perfect. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance is great. On my next visit, I'll try sitting outside. It would definitely be a lovely experience in the Spring or Fall. read more

The first review! I love this place. The food is wonderful, atmosphere is great, and service has been spot-on. They have created a real gem. We had shrimp skewers, the filet, the meatballs, side of pasta, and a Crawfish dish that was insane good. Can't wait to go back read more

Apero - Meatballs (ordered without the lemon cumin dip) - Wine Bars Near Me - Monroe, Louisiana

Quick weekend visit to Monroe. Absolutely blown away by my experience at Apero. Perfection from start to finish!

my boyfriend and I went for our anniversary and it was amazing! I absolutely love the atmosphere and the filet I got as well as the lamb my boyfriend got was phenomenal. I cannot wait to go again. Also, a special shoutout to our waitress. She was very nice and informative. read more

Took my wife here for date night.. absolutely blown away! The service was great and we both agreed we tasted flavors we have never experienced. We had the lamb lollipops and the chicken. Will be back soon! read more