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    The Monroe

    4.5 (700 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Kimberley K.

    Two Words . . VERY RICH I keep forgetting that this restaurant is essentially serving Southern style comfort food in an upscale setting. Southern comfort food as a general rule just doesn't sit well with me anymore and I'm going to be very transparent and bare my soul a little bit here but here goes . . . Ever since being on GLP1's, I've developed a really complicated relationship with comfort food. Foods that are rich, buttery, creamy or fatty now hit me completely differently than they used to. It's almost like my body immediately goes into shutdown mode afterwards. I feel heavy, exhausted and like I've instantly ballooned even if the portions themselves aren't massive. For the longest time I honestly thought it was simply the richness of the food itself but now I realize it's because my digestion just can't process heavier comfort foods the same way anymore. Suddenly... it all makes sense. The food itself here is VERY good. Properly seasoned, well prepared, beautifully presented... absolutely no complaints there whatsoever. I simply have to become more mindful and strategic now with my menu selections no matter WHERE I dine. I chose the Creekstone Farm's NY Strip with the fabulous bone marrow which I KNOW is supposed to be incredibly nutrient rich and good for you... but honestly... it just about put me under afterwards. This dinner happened thanks to Ronnald M. and his sister Teris and it was our pre-opera dinner outing before seeing the fabulous Merry Widow at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Monroe is honestly a very good pre-concert restaurant choice because of both the atmosphere and location... I'm just personally learning that this new GLP1 reality means I can't approach menus the way I used to anymore.

    Chicken and Waffles for me and the Two Piece Chicken for Sam!
    Kate M.

    One of our new favorite brunch spot in Orlando!!! It's the cutest location and had some really delicious and reasonably priced food. I got the Chicken and Waffles and it was one of the best I've ever hard!! So fresh and delicious and it also came with blueberries and a special butte. I'll be dreaming about these!!! They also had a great cocktail menu and I opted for a Sangria which was really refreshing and not overly sweet. We cannot wait to come back!

    Shelley H.

    The deviled eggs are scrumptious and make a great start or could be whole meal. The have both fresh and fried jalapeno but aren't spicy! The roasted salmon was excellent with cauliflower and couscous. I also had their daily Monroe punch which truly packed a punch made from gin and fresh juices. Parking in the garage isn't cheap but the wait staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The place is really classy with lots of sofas and chairs to hang hour on for Happy Hours.

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    Miriam S.

    I came to The Monroe after a final with my girlfriends, and it was the perfect way to unwind. We had been here before and fell in love with the truffle fries, so we had to come back. The herb aioli was unlike anything I've had before and honestly made the dish. We also tried the General Tso's cauliflower. The flavor was great, but the breading was a little raw inside. We sat at the bar during lunchtime and loved the calm, laid-back vibe. The aesthetic is beautiful, and the service is always great. I would definitely come back, especially for the fries, and I would love to try it for dinner next time!

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    Meghan M.

    We had brunch at the Monroe today and it was fabulous! To start I got the seasonal vanilla iced coffee which was so good and the Bloody Mary. Then my friend I split the fried chicken! The fried chicken was some of the best I've had and I would 100% get it again. I also got the deviled eggs were fine it was on the heavier side. Our server was so great! One of our meals took awhile to come out but they took care of it which was nice. Parking was easy with two hour free to park outside. The overall ambiance was so cute! definitely has a retro vibe to it and it was great. Can't wait to try dinner here!

    Seasonal iced vanilla latte
    Cecilia K.

    Perfect place for brunch! Everyone was super nice and accommodating as one in our group was gf/df. The manager came and checked in on everyone and was such a sweetie! It's in a pretty quiet area but the restaurant itself was pretty busy. This was one of the best bloody Mary's I've had so definitely don't skip! All of the food was delicious so you can't really go wrong with anything!

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    Kimberly K.

    Got sat right away on a busy Easter brunch day & booked up reservations. Place is spacious with lots of detailed decor throughout the whole place Shrimp & grits were tasty, liked the Tabasco butter and nicely cooked shrimp Chicken & waffles had 3 pieces of thigh meat and 2 small waffles. 1 piece was gristly and not so good French toast looked fancy and tasted ok The star of the show was the white meat chicken tenders and fries on the kid's menu. I preferred the meat in these way more than for the chicken & waffles I don't know if it was astonishing or kinda sad that the best thing they had was a kid's meal but it was their same batter and fresh chicken and if I came back for brunch, I'd probably come back just for that

    Tomato Caesar salad with truffle fries
    Ally Y.

    I went to the Monroe with a big group of girlfriends to celebrate my birthday. They were super accommodating and celebrated me well! Food is always amazing!! There's nothing on the menu that isn't worth getting! I love their Caesar salad and general saos cauliflower! The vibes are upscale American with SO many great spots for photos!

    Fried Chicken
    David R.

    Great apps and drinks and the Fried Chicken was a meal for two. Give this place a shot

    Juliemar R.

    Shoutout to the bartender that overheard me telling my friend that I really just wanted some grilled chicken to go with the cauliflower and deviled eggs and said "oh we can totally do that." And they did! It was my first time sitting at the bar and a time was had! So fun and the food is great as always. Can't wait to go back!

    Whipped feta
    Danielle J.

    I went to the Monroe for my birthday this year and I thought it would be a much better experience. The food was OK but nothing to brag about. I think my favorite part of the meal was the warm potato salad. My party and I tried several different items on the menu as you can see from the photos The meatloaf was pretty good and the fried chicken was delicious and everything was really tasty but just not worth the money that I paid for it. I wouldn't go all the way out to a restaurant just to have fried chicken. The cocktails were mostly ice and I probably wouldn't order cocktails there again or maybe I would try to order a different cocktail overall I didn't have that great of an experience which is unfortunate cause I was really looking forward to the place and disappointed me The service was good. I never really have major complaints. All I expect my waiter to do is bring my food and take my credit card at the end of the night. Ambience was good. It was a cold night in January but I still had a good time. the location is cool and I like the way the restaurant looks.

    Kung Pao Cauliflower
    Amanda C.

    Just go. Do yourself the biggest favor and go. When I tell you everything here is just perfection, I mean it. From their service (shout out Stephanie & Dani!) to their vibes to their food! The aesthetic and vibes are immaculate - Its's fun with a hint of moodiness. I tried their Kung Pao Cauliflower and Fried Chicken. A few friends tried their salmon and burger. Their food was made thoughtfully with fresh ingredients and portions were excellent. Their fried chicken was salted to perfection with the right amount of spices and THAT CRISP will send you outta this world. I don't know how their chicken remained moist and tender! The Mac n cheese is also to die for - noodles were al dente with the right amount of cheese. I was here with a large group and Stephanie serviced us seamlessly. The entire staff was so nice and friendly! Catch the chef throwin the peace sign!

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    Shelby W.

    What an awesome vibe! I came with a few friends and we were all blown away. This is definitely going to be our new monthly meetup spot. We sat at the bar, which was a great choice. For food, I ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap and it was so good. I wasn't a huge fan of the chips it came with, so I also got a side of truffle fries and wow... those fries were everything. Absolutely worth it! For drinks, I started with the Monkey Paw it was strong, delicious, and perfectly balanced. I also tried the punch of the day, which ended up being my favorite. And of course, we couldn't leave without a lemon drop shot, which was made perfectly! I loved the inside decor and really appreciated how much seating there is. It feels fun, comfortable, and welcoming all at once. I already can't wait to come back!

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    Ask the Community - The Monroe

    What's the parking like?

    There's street parking across the way and then a parking garage that you have to pay for around the corner. There's no designated parking lot

    Do you offer a kids menu?

    Yes, we do! You can ask our host or a server for a kids' menu. We offer burgers, grilled cheese, and other seasonal items.

    Can you order from the food menu at the bar?

    Yes, we offer the full menu at the bar.

    Is there any outside seating?

    Not yet! Right now seating is in the interior dining room, bar, and lounge.

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