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    The Monarch

    3.8 (136 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, New American, Seafood
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Monarch Bison Burger
    Veronica V.

    We went to The Monarch to celebrate my husband's birthday and we truly couldn't have chosen a better place. From the moment we walked in, I loved the atmosphere -- it has such a cozy yet high-end feel that makes it perfect for a special occasion. Our server, Jay, was amazing. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and gave us great recommendations that really enhanced our experience. We ordered the Caesar salad, which I understand is one of their signature dishes, and it did not disappoint -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The onion soup was perfect for the weather, warm, comforting, and very tasty. We also had the burger, which was excellent and very satisfying. We didn't order more only because we had already had snacks on the mountain, but honestly, everything we saw being served around us looked incredible. It's definitely a place I would love to come back to in order to try more dishes. Highly recommend for both the ambiance, the service, and the quality of the food.

    Filet, crab cakes and creamy spinach.
    Jess N.

    Spectacular! The best fillet in Aspen. The Caesar salad is an experience you would never want to miss. The fillet was succulent. The crab cakes were unbelievable. And all the sides are perfect for pairing. The wine selection is great! If you'd like a fine steak with an elegant dining experience is your place!

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    Fiveski E.

    Monarch Steakhouse came highly recommended through a friend. We thought everything was great. The shrimp cocktails were really good. The Ceasar I thought it was just OK. The table side cart was cool but nothing I haven't seen before. We ordered a bone in fillet special medium rare but it came out medium, as long as it wasn't well done loll. the sides were great. The broccolini and the gratin potatoes were really tasty. Service is great. Our server was very attentive. Very nice. The vibes are great. Will definitely go back for sure.

    They charge you more for what you order!!! Not okay!! I ordered 1 soup they brought me 2 and charged me for 2!! Not okay BE AWARE

    Service needs to be improved !!!! Get with the program. We got the bill and they overcharged us for many items and when we spoke to the waiter, waiter was very rude. We had to speak to the manager, and the manager was even router. They charge you extra for everything. The menu prices are not the prices you're gonna be paying just FYI be very mindful.

    Diver Scallops
    Adam M.

    I don't really want to leave a bad review but when you are spending $400+ on a dinner and the food isn't great and the service is pretty bad sometimes you just have to call a spade a spade. My opinion of this restaurant is that it's very overpriced for the quality and the quantity that you get. Your steak comes with no sides, which a lot of steak places are doing nowadays but when you spend $15-20 per side and the portions are for an individual person that seems pretty steep for me. I got the special which was a 10oz bone-in filet. It was just okay, and I tried the Diver Scallops which were very overcooked and my wife's lobster she got on top of her pasta was so overcooked we couldn't even cut through it. If you come here I'd suggest staying away from any sort of seafood it doesn't seem like they are well prepared to cook those properly and if you want a steak the meat here is good, just nothing amazing especially for the price point.

    Whipped Potatoes

    5 star service, food was amazing & atmosphere is cozy and inviting. We had the Caesar salad, made table side. This experience is a must when dining at the Monarch. Shared the Tomahawk, oscar style, with whipped potatoes & caramelized onions. The steak was tender and well seasoned. Finished off our dinner with expresso ice cream. Atmosphere is classy, you can dress business casual or dress up for a special occasion and still feel comfortable. Overall fabulous and highly recommend.

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    Robin V.

    We had a wonderful meal at the Monarch. The ambience/decor is awesome, drinks are great and food is even better! We had the tableside Caesar, filet and finished with a delicious sticky toffee pudding.

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    A bit over priced and underwhelming. The service was non existent. The food was very good but nothing you can't get back home.

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    As always, the staff and food exceptional. The locals, like me, know to sit at the bar and request the bar menu. Bar burger rules.

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    No sense of urgency with service. Was served a bad oyster and am currently sick as a dog. Very unimpressive.

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    Great steak house. Very cozy. Caesar salad made in front of you and tastes great. Wonderful atmosphere and great food.

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    Special occasion dressy, but not required. You won't be out of place with jacket and tie or black dress. I'm sure jeans and polo are the other end of the spectrum

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    Please excuse the lack of flow in my review but I'm still confused…read more Weird vibe, touch-and-go service, great filet. I've never had a $1500.00 dinner with ZERO rhythm. The pace of dinner was SO weird (I know weird is going to be overused in this review) The restaurant itself was SO noisy. The waiter was seemingly on-stage. He was so animated while explaining specials or answering questions, he often missed the point of "serving"...the sommelier was also VERY theatrical...made me wonder if the prerequisite to serve at Catch is to have a theater major? The problem was, neither the server or the sommelier seemed to LISTEN. I ordered a martini and I still have NO IDEA what was served to me. It tasted like the bartender used pickle juice rather than olive juice? It was HORRIBLE. The server graciously took it back and actually tasted it and agreed with me. I was too scared to order another drink so I just shared a glass of wine with my hubby: and that brings me to the wine list. It's HUGE and GiANTLY over priced. I found two bottles I was price familiar with and they are both $50-$60 bottles, but at Catch they were both $300!! Is that even legal? We all ordered a glass of wine out of principle. I am giving 3 stars for a nice filet, money back on a bad cocktail, and the overall thought that the owners or managers under-higher because towards the end of the night, our waiter (who also had a shadow he was training) was in the weeds so bad that he was crashing out. He literally threw the desserts and check on the table and was really sporadic in his movements. He seemed like he was spiraling and I genuinely felt sorry for him. We all (party of six) walked out saying it was the weirdest dinner of all time. I think there are better places in Aspen to have a good steak without the unwanted entertainment....

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    Our experience at Meat & Cheese in Aspen was disappointing from beginning to end…read more To start with, the food was mediocre in every sense. The quality did not justify the prices, the flavors were forgettable, and nothing we ordered stood out. Unfortunately, what happened afterward was far worse. My wife accidentally left behind a shopping bag containing a brand new pair of sunglasses she had purchased earlier that day. When she returned to retrieve them, our interaction with a server named Carson was deeply disappointing. Instead of simply confirming ownership in a courteous and professional manner, Carson repeatedly questioned whether the sunglasses were actually hers. He kept emphasizing that they were brand new and worth around $600, making it clear that he found it difficult to believe they belonged to her. It was impossible not to feel that she was being judged based solely on her appearance. There is absolutely nothing wrong with verifying ownership of a valuable item. In fact, we appreciate businesses that take lost property seriously. What is unacceptable is allowing assumptions and stereotypes to influence how customers are treated. One lesson worth remembering is that genuine elegance and long established wealth rarely need to announce themselves. Those who have had the privilege of success across generations often feel no need to advertise it with designer logos or outward displays. True class is reflected in education, humility, confidence, and, above all, in the way people treat others. Ironically, Carson's assumptions said far more about his own judgment than they did about my wife. No customer should ever be made to feel that they need to "look wealthy" in order to be treated with respect. We hope management addresses this issue seriously. The mediocre food was forgettable. Being judged and treated with prejudice is not. Every guest deserves to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and dignity, regardless of how they are dressed or what assumptions someone chooses to make about them.

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