My family had a late Mother's Day yesterday. Looking at previous reviews and photos and menu, we chose The Monk Pub. So glad we did! We were greeted warmly, and graciously given time to talk and catch up with each other before ordering. Mom and Sister and Brother all had a delicious sangria, and we got a pretzel with beer cheese and mustard to start. The main courses were delicious! My braised spare rib with designated was fork tender and savory, and accompanied by crispy Brussels sprouts (yum!), mashed potatoes and kraut. Mom got fish and chips, she said it was the best she ever ate. Sister had the loaded Spaezle, she loved it, very authentic. Brother had wedge salad with fried chicken, also delicious. We were full, but the bread pudding sounded wonderful, so we split that...omg, so good! Throughout, we were tended to but not obtrusively. Very friendly service. read more

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While walking my dog I usually stay on Greenleaf but I stopped to look at their menu and it was so different that it intrigued me. I'm so glad I stepped in! I got a German lager that was really good and a soft pretzel that was very fresh and hot. Wings were good, I usually like them extra crispy and with extra sauce but I forgot to mention it to the server, but they were good, crispy but not dry. And I got brussel sprouts and I they were perfect. Place looks pretty cool, not overly furnished or decorated which I like because I like unpretentious places that focus on the food and not the aesthetics. It's the perfect spot for a date night. Good food, good service and good vibes.... read more

The Monk Pub - Amazing pretzel!!!!! - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

My cousin is a regular here, and this was his choice for a birthday dinner. Hopefully that illustrates The Monks consistent quality! We came during happy hour, so the prices were good, and we ended up with way more food than we needed! The wait staff was amazing. They accommodated my grandpa, who is in a wheelchair, and even helped my grandma into her chair. Beyond above and beyond. If you order the sausage sampler, let them know if you can handle spicy food. It came with a bratwurst and a "rotating sausage". They had a chicken jalapeño sausage which I loooooved, but it would have been way too spicy for some of my other family members. Another standout: The short rib poutine. This is what my cousin ordered, and man was it yummy. It's on the appetizer menu, but he ordered it as an entree. We also ordered a mini wedge salad, which was plenty large, and pretzels for the table. The pretzels were pretty good, but in my opinion, could have had more salt on them. The beer cheese, curry ketchup, and mustard that came on the side of the meal was also great! Ps. There are a ton of taxidermy animals on the walls. I thought it really made it feel like an authentic tavern, but I know some people may have aversions to stuffed animals :p read more

The Monk Pub - Mini wedge salad - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

The rusty monk!! So happy they're back. Ive missed the good beer, good food, and good vibes. They got their alcohol license! And are back to serving delicious beer. I love me a Hefeweizhen or a Belgian beer. I also think their food has definitely been elevated. Got the beer braised short rib and OMG absolutely delicious. Also had to try their staple braztel. Cannot wait to come back for their pretzel, currywurst, and lamb stroganoff, short rib poutine, and charcuterie board. Perfect date night. Dinner for one. For groups. Bring your kiddo while you enjoy a beer. 1000% recommend. Welcome back to whittie Monk Pub read more

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So happy to have The Monk Gastropub back in Whittier. I was a big fan of their old location, and this return absolutely delivers. The Belgian-inspired food is comforting, flavorful, and done right. We tried the short rib poutine, which was rich and savory with tender meat and a great balance of gravy and fries. The fish and chips were excellent--crispy beer batter, nicely seasoned, and not greasy at all. The standout for me was the brätzel: a juicy sausage wrapped in pretzel dough, served with sauerkraut. Simple, indulgent, and incredibly satisfying. If you're craving hearty Bavarian food and were missing this spot like I was, The Monk is back and worth the visit. Highly recommend. read more

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Bartender Ruben was so sweet and had really good service. Stumbled on the place walking through. Has premium beer on draft and a cool place to chill and catch a sport game. read more

The Monk Pub - Delirium and green chimay - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

I went here last night, and it was just as good as the original location! Friendly service, great food, great beer! For food, we ordered the Short Rib Poutine, Fish and Chips, and Sausage Sampler. The poutine was great, very flavorful. I know that the sauce is made with mushrooms, but they actually included mushrooms in it, which gave it a rustic feel. The fish and chips were just as great, fish had great flavor and was super crispy. Sausage platter was also good, but one of the sausages was spicy as heck, so just a fair warning. For drinks, we got the Frulli beer, which was perfectly refreshing in the Southern California heat. Service was fantastic. Our server Ruben gave great recommendations for food, and checked in on us frequently. He made conversation with us, and made us feel super welcomed, almost as if he knew he might be looking at returning regulars... The inside was a little loud with the music. It looks like they kept a lot of the decor from the first location, just giving this a new home. I will say that the price of the beers was a little steep, i think it came out to $14 each. But overall, i really enjoyed the service and the food, and would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for delicious rustic comfort food read more

The Monk Pub - Sausage sampler - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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Uptown was sorely missing a European style pub. But ever since the Monk has returned it's become my go to place for excellent food and an excellent list of international beer. . A really good happy hour and an excellent staff make the Monk the go to spot in Uptown Whittier. read more

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The Monk is fully back! It's been back for a while, but I wanted to leave a review. Great food and drink as usual. The servers are friendly and really add to the experience. Great happy hour and full menu. If you loved it before you will be glad to return and if you've never been...you won't be disappointed. read more

The Monk Pub - Beer flight! - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Glad to see the Monk is back, great service and food. Hope they have breakfast on the weekends again. read more

The Monk Pub - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

I'm so happy that the monk is back! The service is great, welcoming and friendly staff, a true hidden gem in Whittier! read more

The Monk Pub - Salmon & Steak - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Absolutely amazing pub with a great ambience and service. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. What's even better is that the drinks and food are nearly, if not, perfect. Ruben and Luis were the absolute best. My favorite pub I've ever been to! read more

The Monk Pub - Bavik Super Pils and Frulis Strawberry Beer - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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Excited to know the Rusty Monk now Monk Pub is back. Went for dinner on a Friday night . Reuben the VIP of servers was our guy. We came back for him and trust he works with the best. Staff all friendly, pretzels app amazing. I ordered Beer Braised Short Ribs. Lots of good flavored with the Brussels sprouts adding a unique finish. Very good! I will be back and passing the word for other to come try this great unique style. read more

The Monk Pub - Beer braised short rib with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

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This is one of our absolute favorite spots! It has been a fixture in Whittier and recently reopened. They have all of the favorites and a few more items. Great Belgian beer and food. We like the Bratzel, the Fish and Chips, the Schnitzel and the Short Rib Poutine, but everything taste good and has good portions. The staff is also amazing and treat you like family. read more

This place never disappoints! Ordered the short rib with gravy with pommes puree and shredded brussell sprouts. The meat was tender and the sides accompanied them well. My husband ordered the sausage sampler and my son ordered the salmon with pommes puree and veggies, both were very satisfied. We also got the pretzel and charcuterie as an appetizer. The pretzel was soft, salty, and buttery; while the charcuterie was delicious. Not too busy, nice rustic atmosphere, good selection of beer and wine, full bar, and also a good place to have an intimate casual date. Food is great! Staff is super nice and attentive. Give it a try! read more

The Monk Pub - Charcuterie and pretzel - Pubs Near Me - Whittier, California

Good but not the same as the original. The restaurant felt a little sterile, unlike the original. The food was good and so was the beer, a little top heavy on the price. read more

Earlier this week my husband I were so excited to plan our date night out in advance to return to the Monk Pub! It did NOT disappoint! The food is always delicious and our favorite server was back! We loved the salmon, wedge salad, fish and chips and beer flight. If you haven't been here before you also need to try the pretzel, beer cheese, lamb burger and braised short ribs. It is all so tasty and the service is excellent! We will be back soon! read more

They're back and just as good as ever! We hadn't had a chance to try it since they reopened. The service was great; friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious, just like before! Very clean inside with a nice atmosphere. Please get out and support them! read more

This place has never failed. We used to love it when it was The Rusty Monk and now that it had moved it seems it got even better. With a full menu. We had a great dinner last night and the service by all was amazing. Ruben specially made our night great. My favorite has always been the Monk Grilled cheese but I have tried the wings, burgers and steak and it's all delicious. There is music but is not too loud to where you can't talk we were able to talk and enjoy our time. Will keep coming back for sure. read more

So happy to see this place open up! Same great food as previous restaurant and they now have their liquor license...highly recommend

The Monk is back, no alcohol yet. I asked the waiter and he said one to two months. I had the short rib and it came with kraut, Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes and gravy. It was incredible and the portion size was absolutely massive. My wife ordered the flat iron steak but they ran out and gave her a ribeye. Perfect medium with chimichurri being the star. They brought the taxidermy back and it's magical, see for yourself. read more

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I'm happy they are back just on a different street! Let me start by saying the food is absolutely amazing. Hasn't changed one bit. The service was quick and the ambience was just like the good old days. I can't wait to go back when they have their beer and alcohol license. read more

I am sorry, but I had to bring down my review to 3 stars due to the Gratuity Pay. I shouldn't be punished for bringing more people to your establishment so you can gain more traction. It gave us a bad taste in our mouth when we were asked if we wanted our change after we paid; however, that should not even be asked and a common courtesy. The food is good but the service is understaff making it slow. Please increase the party size for the gratuity pay 5 people is a bit ridiculous. OLD REVIEW 5 star review : THE MONK IS BACK! We are so back. Would recommend if you like Belgium food and beer. The interior has old decorations from the old location but in a new building so you can expect so of the old vibes. The food is exactly the same and I would say even better. Please support this restaurant so it doesn't close again. read more

Happy to see The Monk open again! Got my favorite lamb burger and yes, it's the same, hallelujah! Service was great and informative! The room is long with high ceilings. We look forward to them obtaining a liquor license next month. We'll be going back soon to check out the pretzel and the chicken sandwich to make sure! Hallelujah "The Monk" is back! read more

So glad the Monk is back. No alcohol quite yet, but the food is just as delish as always! I wish I had taken pictures, everything was plated beautifully and the taste was equally as good. The pretzel with beer cheese, yummy. The poutine, EXCELLENT! The Monk Wedge, enough to share and refreshing. Solo sausage, soooo good and with a beer could be a perfect meal! The schnitzel was amazing! Crispy, not greasy, tastey and the grilled lemon to squeeze on top gave it that extra little something I didn't know I needed! Thank you Monk for coking back, you were missed and I can't wait to visit again! read more

this the best place in whittier the food the beer come meet new friend you have forever and ever