I've been here a few times and each time the entree service is SLOW. The food is 7/10. Drinks are always great!

I wanted so badly to give Monarque five stars, as that's what I was expecting. Overall, my partner and I had a lovely date night with great food in a beautiful restaurant and great service. Though, there are a couple reasons why I did four instead of five stars. We went for the restaurant week menu, which was $55 for three courses. You can look the menu up online. The thing I was most excited about was the steak frites being the wagyu bavette (as it's listed on their website currently). However, when we showed up, the restaurant week menu had the steak frites listed as a filet. I don't know what happened, but this was a bit of a let down. The steak was still perfectly cooked and delicious. One note I have - as you can see in the picture - is they served it with ketchup as opposed to the bearnaise. Our waitress was quick to remedy this when I asked, and she was very sweet. Also, the creme brulee was the "creme brulee du jour" for restaurant week as opposed to the pistachio - again, different than what they have listed on their site for restaurant week. That said, the creme brulee was a dulce de leche, and it was delicious. Moving on to the good parts, which is why my experience is still 4 stars, is that everything we ate and drank was absolutely delicious. The cocktails (I got a la vie en rose and an espresso martini) were both crafted well and presented beautifully. I would love to come back and just enjoy a nice cocktail or two as the ambience of this restaurant is perfect for that. Again, our service was great - no complaints on that front. All in all, Monarque is definitely a top tier restaurant but I'm not sure I'll be coming back for restaurant week in the future. read more

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My husband and I visited Monarque for the first time on Monday to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. As soon as we came in the hostess was pleasant and polite, checking our coats before seating us. We were having an early dinner and had reservations for 6. Our table was ready and we were given complimentary champagne for our celebration. Our server, Zooey gave excellent recommendations and we really enjoyed our dinner. I started with the salad. The bacon was so good and I normally wouldn't eat thick cut pork belly but this was just tender and delicious. The dressing was light and barely needed. My husband started with the smoke salmon and he truly enjoyed it. I had the petit steak for my entree and is was cooked expertly. Didn't need steak sauce or any other condiments. Hubby had the burger and it is an underrated item. He loved it. The Brussels were too sweet and I wasn't a fan of the cashews on them. As a gift for our nickel anniversary, Zooey gave us a nickel and a tassel piece from a costume inside a card. We appreciated the thoughtfulness. Even though there was no performance that night, we still enjoyed the atmosphere. We will return for jazz night. Happy hour was at the bar but it was so quiet, we barely noticed others. The hidden entrance to the Elk room next door through the secret coded passage was interesting. We had a beautiful time. We did have good drinks but I couldn't remember the name of mine and dessert was like a carnival treat, so good. read more

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I was so excited to visit here for my birthday. We made reservations weeks earlier. The hostess greeted us with "Your table is in the back, is that okay?". I mean I guess??! So we were seated in the very back and I was unable to see the show, the only entertainer that ventured back to us was the host, who was gorgeous and had a gorgeous voice. The burlesque dancers did not come past maybe the first rows (I couldn't see anything!). The music was lovely & I even commented to my husband that going forward we need a standup bass player in our house during dinner! So that's where the good ends. The food was extremely disappointing. Everything (except for one dish) was so very salty. The best was my husband's chicken which was actually delicious, the worst was my BABY KALE & D'ANJOU PEAR salad, which was doused in salt, followed by the SHORT RIB 'BOURGUIGNON' also extremely salty. The oysters on the half shell were salty (but that may not be added salt?! So probably not the restaurant's fault) Even our cocktails were not very tasty- I got the Empechement, fair flavor, not great. My husband got a drink that tasted like medicine. I can't remember the name but it was overwhelmingly lemon and bad. Overall for the money spent, I'd have preferred to go to the other atlas place- Bygone for the ambiance and food. For French food in Bmore- I'd prefer to go back to Petit Louis Bistro where the escargot is delicious as is everything. Our server was nice as were the runners. But not a great experience and we won't go back. read more

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I don't think I've visited a single restaurant by the Atlas Restaurant Group where I have been disappointed or left underwhelmed. You will have a time at Monarque. Picture burlesque dancers as entertainment while you are indulging in a great meal. During my visit, I tried the ribeye, seafood tower, French onion soup, and potatoes au gratin. The ribeye was oh so juicy and seasoned to perfection! The seafood tower was fresh -- it included briny oysters, chilled lobster, shrimp, king crab and clams. I couldn't finish it all. The French onion soup was my fave. The broth wasn't too thick, but had a nice consistency with gooey, melted cheese. I thoroughly enjoyed. The potatoes au gratin was also a showstopper for me. It was thick, cheesy and comforting. My only gripe would be service. With a reservation, we still had to wait about 45 minutes. I wasn't happy about that, but the food made up for it. If in Baltimore and you're looking for a relaxing, but entertaining night, I don't think you can go wrong with Monarque. Make sure you have a reservation! read more

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came here for happy hour - $2 oysters, $8 cocktails (i think), the vibes were so nice with live music and the food was pretty good. the bar seating and area just felt so nice and we got to enjoy the food without breaking the bank. bartenders were attentive and food came quick. read more

Monarque - vodka cran & bar area - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The food was delicious. It's restaurant week so we had three options for each course in a three course prefixed meal. All was great! However, I wish I would have known how much cheese was going to be in the onion soup so I could have asked for less. Beyond that, it was all great. The ambience was moody and beautifully decorated. The service was excellent and we were even given free champagne because we were celebrating a birthday. We will happily return! read more

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9'15'2022 Birthday Dinner !! I picked this place to celebrate my birthday dinner and what a great choice it was. Plenty of street parking, valet offered. Greeted by very kind gentleman who guided us into dining area. I was given a handwritten birthday card and royal treatment for my guests and I. #Love Five Star treatment, service, quality food, entertainment and environment provided for my 8 guests and I. Liz our wonderful table person was outstanding, consistent and on point w all orders, inquiries and requests. She took great care of us and with a smile. Plenty of oooohh's and ahhhh's over the menu, singing to the talented band and devouring our delish meal and beverage choices. All together we ordered... Gran Marnier Truffle Roasted Chicken 6oz Filet Mignon Crusted w Bleu Cheese Grilled Diver Scallops Potato Dauphinois Gratin Macaroni & Cheese Monarque Grand Plateau Empêchement - Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Yellow Chartreuse, Peach, Lemon, Brown Butter, Tarragon Each and every food item was delicious!! Everyone praised all menu items chosen. Everything was cooked to perfection and very flavourful. My personal favs were the Scallops, Empêchement and Truffle Roasted Chicken. This place is beautiful !! The photoshoot afterward in the back wine room was amazing and provided everlasting memories for my guests and I!! I 121% picked the best place for my birthday dinner and will return over and over again!! ** whispering ** I've returned back twice since birthday dinner for drinks and Burlesque and I continue to be impressed w everything Monarque. Keep up the unmatched work Atlas !! read more

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Me and my mom went on Friday night and everything was so wonderful. The service was so nice and welcoming, the ambiance was sexy and inviting and our food was so yummy. The only issue we had was our onion soup was very sweet and our bread was very hard. read more

Monarque - Onion soup, lobster, Parisian gnocchi and little lettuce. - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The restaurant was everything I wanted and more. I decided to celebrate my birthday her (so did like 8 other people lol). The venue is dark with minimal lighting. Most of the light comes from the bar area and the stage. Seating is a bit close but not so closer where everyone is in everyone's conversation. It's pretty loud in there so it's honestly hard to hear your own table talk. The venue has live performances that seem to come on stage about every 15-20 minutes. The performances are cabaret style. The stage is in the back of the restaurant. There are tables set around the stage. That seating does make it slightly difficult to see the show as the serves do tend to get in the way. A slightly more elevated stage would be helpful. The performances do move to the walk way between tables so the other guest do get a close view of some of the show. The food and service was excellent. I can't remember the name of my waiter but he was very attentive and informative about the menu. He had almost a character accent that went along with the vibe of the place, I could dig it lol. I decided to order the femme fatale for my beverage. That was a one and done ( a little strong, for me). For my entree I went with the American Waygu bavette, rare.....came out perfect!!! I accompanied the bavette with a king crab leg, which they remove from the shell and chop up. Delicious!! The sides are made for sharing just like most steakhouses, we opted for the corn pudding which did not disappoint. Since I was celebrating my birthday the restaurant presented me with the strawberry hibiscus sundae with a candle. The dessert was the perfect wrap up of a perfect night. ***if you can park yourself or Uber/lyft please do so. The valet is parking for 4 restaurants and can take some time***** read more

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Atmosphere was great. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the food. The onion soup was too sweet because they put too much Sherry. The dressing on the salad was not good. Very bland. They only have one salad on the menu so I think they should add another option and change the lemon honey dressing. also, whatever they blanch the vegetables in makes it lose the flavor and it taste like plastic. The short rib was tough. Not fall apart and the duck I really wish the skin was crispy but at that point I had given up hope. The chocolate dessert was good. The show was OK. The singer was great. The rest of the show not so great. The redhead was good but an eight month pregnant or less cancer is it exactly what I wanted to see. we were wondering why the tables were so empty especially the ones up front and I think we figured out why. Their sister restaurant the night before was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend. read more

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Fun place for a drink and listen to live music, spent 2 hours and the time flew by. I loved the staff and ambiance. I went in around 8pm on a Saturday night. We were able to find seating near the bar. The service was quick, we had waters and menus right at the start. We ordered drinks at the bar and were served promptly. The wait staff was frequent in refilling our waters and asking if we would like another drink. The drinks we had were tasty and well made. Overall i think the staff is very professional. The ambiance was nice, it felt like a classic bar. Plenty of selections. I did have trouble listening to my friends. The bar can get loud when live music is playing. Good for handing out, but I do think its difficult if you are trying to get to know someone. The prices were reasonable and I am looking forward to visiting again whenever I am in Baltimore, a definite recommend read more

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Will be coming back to try the food. Only went for drinks this time and it was such a fun and unique experience. read more

Monarque - Cheers!! Adorable cocktails - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Really excellent all around! There was a jazz band playing when we came in for an early dinner at 5 o'clock on Saturday night. The waitresses and staff were all excellent and we had a great three course meal and a nice bottle of sparkling rosé to go with it. Really fun place that is lively with excellent food and great decor, highly recommend it. read more

Monarque - Veal sweetbreads and raw oysters are a great start - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great entertainment (Burlesque show), amazing food, awesome staff!!! Lost a star for the longest wait time EVAH!!!! Reservation was for 8pm, do note if you're more than 15mins late they will charge the card on file $50 pp, we sat at the bar. 845 we are still waiting for our table so Luis the bartender made us a cocktail and ordered us some truffle fries which were some of the best truffle fries I've ever eaten!!!! 9pm we were seated at our table and Diego our waiter came and took drink orders (French 75 w/Tequila and a Fatale) , Duck Confits crepe as an appetizer spectacular!!Appetizer came out around 937pm. Our main course: Lamb chops alacarte, asparagus and the Salmon entree both were cooked nearly to perfection. The salmon had a nice crisp skin very very tasty.. which came out around 1010pm.. Long gaps in between the appetizer and main course.. don't go here starving like I was. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent but the ambiance was out of this world absolutely FABULOUS!! read more

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One word to describe Monarque would be stellar! The experience from being seated to receiving the check was amazing! The staff truly cares about our needs as the customer. We went there for dinner about 6:45pm, perfect because the show started shortly after. The performers were amazing as well. Also, we went to celebrate my birthday. Our server hooked my party of 4 up with a round of shots, half dozen oysters, and a birthday treat at the end. I felt like Gordon Ramsey or a VIP. We had the Ribeye special cooked a perfect medium rare, a salad lyonnaise, tuna tartare, wagyu, sea bass, and shrimp. Plus several old fashioned cocktails all with the Sagamore Rye which were delicious and made the same each time we ordered them. The mixologists behind the bar are amazing at what they do. I will definitely be returning for another amazing evening. read more

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Always delicious! This is my husband's and favorite date nights. The truffle chicken was amazing, along with the French 75. Hubby had jumbo crab cakes and Mac & cheese! read more

Monarque - Half truffle chicken, French 75 - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wow wow wow I'm still overjoyed with my experience here. It was in May . But you don't forget amazing places. As I struggled through the menu because of my own issues and no fault my server checked on me just enough to make me feel at home, seriously amazing service. The food was immaculate! I have many dining reservations and restrictions but the server was extraordinary understanding! Many thanx and compliments to the chef for being accommodating. But I skipped my favorite part, as I glazed over the menu time and time again, sitting right next to what I noticed to be a stage, the curtains opened. Giving an amazing sultry show. This was my absolute favorite part of Baltimore! And speak easy you never know what you may read more

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Came here for my 30th birthday and had quite a time!! I loved it, the service was excellent, the ambiance was great, and the steak was the best steak I've ever had. EVER! From the moment you come in, you're greeted and welcomed in. Our waitress, CJ was super attentive and explained the menu (with items in French)-- water service was really good, never letting your glass get empty, constantly checking in. (A tip-- Plan out parking, it is harbor east, although valet parking is available and there are parking garages nearby/street parking.) Since this is a high end restaurant you get that extra treatment. We got free champagne for my birthday. Prices are not cheap or affordable by any means, but the quality of the restaurant is excellent and worth the price. We went during restaurant week, so it was only $55 for 3 courses which was an absolute steal!! They have fresh seafood so you won't be disappointed by that, and a live jazz band to enjoy as you eat. In conclusion, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend them. read more

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Fun Night Out! I loved the entertainment! The food was decent. I'm normally a filet guy but I wanted to try a tomahawk. This was pretty flavorful but not as tender as my filet. The French onion soup and escargot were also flavorful. I would definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion. read more

Monarque - Tomahawk steak - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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All the ambiance perfect! There is a French kitchen and the theater concept! This is popular in Europe! I like French kitchen anyway! But the ambiance and the duck confit doesn't get match! The other tuna poke and half chicken and potato's was pretty good! We can go just for that chicken with truffled... Whole concept pretty interesting! When we there there is a lady was playing piano and singing a blues songs! Next time we will go when there is a dance show! O yesss! Definitely we will go again! read more

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On 4.30.23, I took hubby here for his birthday. I made reservations through OpenTable, which is recommended, especially during the weekend. We were seated at our table and were greeted by our server, Manny. He took care of us throughout the entire dining experience. He educated us on the menu and made suggestions. All of the suggestions paid off for us. The duck confetit was very enjoyable and cooked to perfection. I could not remember the name of the alcoholic drinks, but they were smooth and not overpowering. For dinner, I had the 6boz filet mignon and hubby Jada the rib cap, and both were cooked and seasoned to perfection, and for the sides, we had the potato au gratin and creamed spinach. I will say that the sides were better than the other commercial steak restaurants. For dessert, Manny described the desserts. So we settled on the passion fruit souffle and 5hr chocolate mousse. And Manny surprised hubby with a birthday treat. But I will say that passion fruit souffle is like fireworks in your mouth. It was so orgasmic with every bite. The music was light and easy. But we were advised to come back on a Friday or Saturday night, where they more entertainment. Overall, the service surpassed my expectations. Even management was kind. I think she said her name was Tahlia, and she advised us to rsvp through her for another visit. read more

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My wife and I were kicked out of Monarque shortly after we finished our meal (we had been at the table about an hour and a half and had post-dinner cocktails). An artificially-sympathetic manager then told us that "we need your table". What a pleasant way to end dinner! read more

Super fun place with great drinks and awesome vibes. We were waiting for our table next door so came in here for drinks. Bartender was attentive, fast and friendly with a heavy pour. The performers were wonderful. read more

Monarque - Performance - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I came with a group of friends to enjoy cocktails and the show last night. We sat down at the bar and were not greeted or given water. Maybe 10 minutes after arriving, my friend asked the bartender if they were still open. She proceeded to throw- and I really mean THROW 3 menus at us and pointing to them as her response. My friend was trying to ask her name to start conversation and was met with attitude. This was his attempt of trying to get the conversation started and ordering drinks. It honestly put an extremely bad taste in my mouth decided to go somewhere else where we would be appreciated and welcomed. What happened to a smile, and appreciation for hospitality and business? read more

4.5 stars Came here for my daughter's birthday in part because there's entertainment. In our case a juggler, a hula hooper, and a dance trio. As we're finding in most atlas restaurants--very loud! Don't go if you want conversation. Food was really good. The foie gras especially stood out, steak tartars is prepared table side. Creamed spinach and skate were a little too salty, but we ate most of our generous portions with just some steak in the doggie bag. They brought us the chocolate pot de creme for the birthday girl which was delicious and so good we were happy with just that for dessert. For a splurge/celebration/fun night, recommend it--just don't expect to talk... read more

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Great experience. I would go back for the entertainment. Our server wasn't that pleasant and made it a point to tell us to be seated at the front of the stage. The expectation is that you buy more food than we did. Typically for what we ordered, we should have sat at the bar. But he/she with the blue hair informed us that because the reservations total a 100 or less sitting, we were was fine for tonight. What she didn't know is, we came there last minute and had eaten light before coming there and had set reservations elsewhere to eat. Rude. read more

I would've given this place a 4-star rating, but the food wasn't consistently to my liking, so I had to deduct a star. Here's my review... Very thematic, swanky, puts you in the mind of a speakeasy. It's completely unexpected and quite entrancing. The decor, the music, the vibe, all great. I found myself wearing a big smile with the dancers' funny twist to their performances. The service was exceptional; the staff was diverse and accommodating. The food was very blah to me, especially for the high price tag. I ordered the 6oz filet mignon with king crab, medium temperature...the potatoes au gratin, escargot, asparagus, and tuna tartare. I sent the escargot back due to the underwhelming taste. It lacked flavor and was a unique texture. This was my first time having escargot, but it wasn't the escargot that was the problem... it was the fact that it was so bland. The filet mignon was tense, chewy, not great quality meat. Seemed like the beef lived a hard life or the chef cooked it right out of the fridge. The king crab was dry, spongey, not a good taste, at all... Meh... The potatoes were delicious! The tuna tartare was exceptional- I would go back for that alone. The asparagus was shaved and also, quite tasty. Average cost is around $120-160 per plate not including drinks. Everything is a la carte. Need to know: $50 reservation fee ($50 per person cancellation fee if you cancel less than 24-hours). You may leave with a tickle in your throat due to the remnants of smoke smells and alcohol covered patrons. They pack people in, so there's no six-feet between tables...cue paranoia. They will check your coat for you, free of charge. read more

Monarque - Filet mignon with king crab topping, asparagus, potatoes au gratin - French Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The food was amazing here. I had the NY strip and it tasted great. My dining companion had the sea bass and she loved it. The Mac n cheese was amazing. The asparagus was flavorful. And my second drink was great. Now for the cons because there are cons. I wanted to give this place five stars because the food and the ambiance was on point. But one, the space was a lot louder than I thought. I thought I'd be able to enjoy the burlesque show but the environment was more of a celebratory crowd, people celebrating birthdays, etc. Second, our waiter was a little all over the place. You can tell he meant well but he was a little extra then was trying to run game at the end. For instance, was there for a celebration. I think they were comping a dessert because he took super long to come back for our order and someone had to come in place to get our order. No biggie, loved the gesture. He had already implied this was going to happen with the deserts. I ordered a Paloma and it wasn't the greatest. He came back and asked if I liked my drink which I didn't. Switched it to the spicy mezcal margarita under his suggesting I try something else. I'm thinking this is just a switch out of the drinks. After the bill came the Paloma was still on it. He said he knew his manager may act funny that's why he comped the deserts. But to my understanding the deserts was already going to be a thing. But yeah that lack of transparency/trying to run game was a little annoying. I wasn't even intending to get another drink. Could have been forthright with that or just remove the drink. And he was just a little all over the iMacs in general. Meant well though, but didn't have to keep apologizing. We were having a decent time. Besides this would have given this place five stars. The food was that good. But keep in mind it's very loud in there so you won't be having an intimate night. I'd check it out and I'd surely come here again. It's worth the trip. Def get the Mac n cheese. It's very flavorful. Let me know what you think. read more

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Visited Monarque for the first time on a Sunday evening to celebrate my birthday x Father's Day with family. This French dinner theatre definitely earned its title as my new fave local restaurant! Interior was beautiful, very classy ambience. From the moment we walked in, service was impeccable- we were greeted warmly by the hostess and asked where we'd like to sit. She recommended we sit in the middle of the restaurant, in view of the stage but not too close nor too far. It was perfect since we could still hear each other and have a conversation. Our server, Manny, was fantastic and very attentive. He brought us the sommelier, who helped us select a delightful bottle of amarone wine (bottles happened to be half off that night, which was great)- we went with one of their house favorites, La Giuva. Very elegant, pretty taste. To start, tried their French 75 with cognac- delicious. For starters we had the escargot, gnocchi. For sides, the potatoes au gratin and bone marrow. For entree, I opted for the 6oz steak petit (closest thing they offer to filet mignon), medium rare. It was served on a bed of mashed potatoes. Every dish tasted great. Then the staff surprised us with a champagne toast, card, and dessert with candle. That night they had a singer/pianist performing, he was great and sang a ton of classics. Will definitely be back soon for the variety show on Fri & Sat nights! PARKING- you can park valet out front, or in either of 2 garages up the street for $5 parking on weekends. read more

I'm surprised that Monarque only averages 4 stars. Details to follow but we had some of the best steak we've ever had and a fun out of the box experience at the same time. My best guess is that the issue here is the price, and it is very expensive. But when you take into account that you are paying for both a show and dinner it's not so bad. The space itself is located at the far end of Tagliata's outdoor dining area. It's fun, with pictures of burlesque acts on the wall and the dim lit, grand ballroom vibe to match. We were given a choice of a table or booth. The tables are a bit close together but the booths gave more privacy. And you can see the stage from both areas. The staff were welcoming and helpful and we never felt rushed or pushed in any direction food wise. And the food was fabulous. We started with the raw bar Monarque Grand Plateau which had a nice selection of crab, lobster, Oysters, clams and muscles. We also had the tuna tartar and seared fois gras. Both delicious. We tried 3oz of the Japanese A5 wagyu for the 4 of us, just enough for a couple of bites each. If you haven't tried A5 it really is worth it. It melts in your mouth like no other meat you'll ever taste. We each had a steak, the bone in ribeye was incredible, with truffle butter and fois gras as accouterments it was truly decadent but would have been fabulous even without them. The rib cap and domestic wagyu were also fantastic. For sides we had the mushrooms, potatoes gratin and creamed spinach. All were really good. I don't even usually like creamed spinach but this one was great. And for dessert we had the crepe and pot de creme. The crepe was good, soft and lemony. The pot de creme was fabulous. It was half chocolate and half caramel and I could have had a second. The cocktails were quite good, as was the wine. And the burlesque show was a ton of fun. Would come back here for sure for a change of pace and some really delicious food! read more

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Food was great. The service was great too - very attentive. Loved the live jazz music. Can't wait to go back. We tried the restaurant week menu. read more

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Service was great! 2 top tables are long therefore you're sitting far away from your dinner mate and if there's a show or music being played it's nearly impossible to have a conversation. I feel at dinner, especially a "date" , you want to be able to have a conversation. I got the miso cobia. It was really good but just short of being a little overcooked. Whipped potatoes were to die for & 1 side will serve 2 people easy! Same with Mac n cheese! My husband got the wagyu steak which he loved. I feel there was too much gravy/sauce on it. Was it really authentic French quisine, hhmmm . I'm still out on that. Entertainment was ok, again it was very loud in there. So if you're looking for something more quiet, maybe go on a night where there's no entertainment scheduled:) Enjoy! read more

We came to Monarque to celebrate after eloping. The entire staff was so wonderful. Our server Manny was especially stellar. We were given a cozy table away from other diners. The managers checked in on us frequently. All of the food and drinks were perfection. We felt like we had chosen the perfect spot for such a special meal. We look forward to returning. read more

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Dark, mysterious interior. My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary here and were seated at a tiny bistro table by the stage. I get that they were trying to go for the French atmosphere but the table was way too small to fit our drinks and food comfortably. For drinks, I ordered the Bisou Chaton which had a great combination of flavors. I got the escargot to start and it tasted amazing - perfectly seasoned. For entree, I got the lobster thermidor which I've never had anywhere else before but the lobster tasted dry and overcooked. My husband got a steak which he said was good, but he's had better. We shared creamed spinach as a side and I love how creamy it was. For dessert, I got this passionfruit souffle crepe that was to die for and I still think about. It was an creamy eggy fluffy crepe with passionfruit syrup. Very large portion for dessert. Since we were celebrating, they provided us complimentary champagne which was really sweet! The service and show were the best parts. Super talented performers. Very attentive and friendly staff. read more

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This was my second time coming to Monarque and the staff were very attentive and kind. The food was great but definitely some better French restaurants in the Maryland area that are better cost wise. Overall the food was good and the entertainment was fabulous! Its a dark setting place that is romantic and great for a date night. I would not recommend coming with a large group. read more

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The Monarque is definitely a place to put on your must visit list! I initially visit for the Ambiance but the food and service sold me! I ordered the lamb chops, corn pudding, atlas greens salad, and mushrooms. My husband ordered the bone in Prime Steak asparagus and macaroni and cheese. We also ordered drinks two glasses of cabernet, the Bisou Chaton and the Empechment. The drinks were amazing and the food was out of this world. We enjoyed this wonderful meal with an amazing performance. Our wait staff was so amazing. My husband has been begging me visit with him again, and keeps raving about how no other restaurant can cook a steak like the Monarque! read more

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This such a neat place! it was my first outing of 2023 and also my first time at this restaurant. We went on a Saturday night so it was super crowded but we were sat around 15 mins after our initial reservation. There was a burlesque show that night and we were close to the stage so that was a treat as well! People were dressed up and the ambiance was very nice. The food was also so delicious! I got the lamb chops and I will def get them again. The highlight of my meal was the creamed corned!! It was perfection! It was soooooooo good! I can't say enough about it. You must try it if you go! I'll def be back to try other things and get that corn of course! :) read more

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Decided to have dinner with another couple at the last minute and had read great things about this restaurant. I booked a same day reservation for 4 on a Friday and my choices were extremely limited. We could either dine at 5:45 or after 9:30. Make sure you have reservations and that you do so well in advance to ensure you are able to get your ideal dining time. When we arrived at 5:45, we were seated pretty quickly and very close to the stage. I guess that's an advantage of an early reservation. Our server (Gervonte, should've asked for the spelling of his name) was top-notch from start to finish. His questions about our preferences in order to make drink recommendations allowed him to be spot-on with his suggestions. While I ordered a beer, the rest of the party ordered an Old faishioned and strawberry lemon drops. I believe the Old Fashioned was made with Buffalo Trace but I'm certain you can change that based on your preferences. All commented how amazing their drinks were. We started with a few appetizers, the shrimp cocktail, the gnocchi and the escargot. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. The shrimp were huge while the gnocchi was extremely flavorful. I tried the escargot and the taste was not an isssue however I'm just not a fan of the texture. Others at the table loved it. During our dining experience, we got to witness 2 acts, one was more like a circus performance and the other was burlesque. Both were entertaining but in my opinion the true star of the show was the dinner. We ordered the short ribs, the chicken, the lamb chops, and the dover sole poele. All were completely satisfied with their choices. I'd never had dover sole and chose it based on our sever's recommendation. This fish was delicious!!!! As for the shareable sides, the potaotes and the corn pudding were outstanding. The truffle fries and asparagus were just okay in my opinion. All in all, Monarque's atmosphere creates a wonderful dining experience. There's plenty of on street parking along with a valet. With all the great things about this establishment, I must admit it is quite expensive. Would I come back? The answer is probably yes however I may just choose to enjoy the atmosphere from the bar instead of getting a full course meal. read more

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