Monarch Restaurant

Review №1

Rating: 5

This is the hotel restaurant for a beautiful and fancy hotel right next to the Seawall. It was the bar that came up when I searched oysters but we ate at the restaurant. My wife loved the oysters she got and I had a nice seafood pasta. We both had wine too. She had a Rose and I had a Malbec from Argentina. The food is a little pricy but it s a fancy hotel so that s expected. We had a very nice meal.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

I had the weekday continental breakfast. Service was quick and friendly. The muffins were super hot and freshly baked. My friend said the grits were the best hed ever had.

Date: a month ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Food was excellent. Service was fast and the waiter was really helpful despite it being his first day. We love the renovations of this historical hotel, it wasn t our first visit and it won t be our last.

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

Food was horrible Wait long Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Our food was definitely not worth what we paid. My daughter ordered her steak medium rare, but came well done. The snapper I had was also very overcooked and flavorless. The setting was lovely and our server was pleasant. But the server we started with vanished and we ended up with a replacement. I don t think it was the replacement s fault that we ended up not really being checked on. I would not come back to The Monarch even though we have loved staying at the Grand Galvez. The food was expensive and poor quality.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Susanna and her team hosted an amazing brunch. The crab legs and shrimp were fantastic, but the bottomless mimosas were a co-star! I will definitely be back. Ps. The bread pudding is a must!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

My family and I were very impressed when we dinned here for brunch. We were greeted and seated by a Ms. Sandra who was very kind in directing us to our table.The cocktails presentation was beautifully designed and the brunch set up was immaculate. We will most definitely be returning for brunch.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Monarch Restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! Our server, Dustin, truly made the evening unforgettable. From the moment we were seated, Dustins warm and welcoming demeanor set the tone for a perfect meal. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering insightful recommendations that perfectly matched our tastes. His attentiveness and genuine enthusiasm made us feel like VIPs throughout the evening. Dustin s impeccable timing and friendly conversation added a personal touch that elevated our dining experience. The food at Monarch was, of course, fantastic, but it was Dustin s excellent service that really stood out. His professionalism and care were evident in every interaction, and his dedication to ensuring we had a wonderful time did not go unnoticed. Thank you, Dustin, for making our visit so special. Monarch Restaurant has certainly earned a place at the top of my list, and I look forward to returning, hopefully with Dustin as our server once again! Vegetarian options: Able to accommodate and recommend dishes Dietary restrictions: Kitchen and staff are knowledgeable of gluten sensitivities, celiac, shellfish allergies, etc. Wheelchair accessibility: able to sit in lower level of restaurant

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

My server Sarah Ann was the best!!! We had the best time at dinner here and she recommended some really amazing wines to us to pair with our dinner!!! We will definitely be coming back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

One the best brunches in the Houston area. James and Justin were incredible. They truly exemplify excellent service. James took the time to tour my girlfriend through the brunch stations. Justin spared no expense to ensuring we had a top notch experience. As for the food, you have from snowcrab to prime rib. Plus bottomless mimosas. Treat yourself dont cheat yourself.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

SOOOOOOO NICE!!!! Customer service up there with chick fil a they re just so heartwarming. Music is lovely vibes and ANTHONY is an amazing server!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

We had an incredible dinner with great service, thanks to our server Poppy! Overall, a great option, especially for an excuse to see the historic Hotel Glavez. The kitchen did run out of one of the sides, so we all had to substitute. It was a Monday night and not very busy, yet service was still pretty slow.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

So my complaint is I drove 90 minutes to have brunch and they did not let me know I couldn t wear golf shorts in to brunch. They did not let us know via the confirmation/reservation of the daytime dress code.. Daytime by the beach shorts make sense. I d understand for dinner. I ve had the food there it s great. And the building is wonderful.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

It is alway an honor to attend Sunday brunch at this location. I m always treated like royalty. The staff was always attentive. The seafood spread and carving station is amazing. I wish the crab was less watery though. Regardless, everything was nearly perfect.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Excellent vacation experience. Staff very professional. Food was excellent. Beautiful atmosphere and smells great!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

We glad the whole restaurant to ourselves pretty much . Five FIVE FIVE stars all the way . Our server Kylie was excellent and attentive to our needs . The Salads were delicious and Gumbo was the best I have ever eaten . My wife ordered the Fried seafood platter and prepared perfect . Delicious food and great service. So nice to get great service and food in the same triip . Look forward to coming back . Thank you Kylie for excellent service.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 1

Food and drinks were overpriced, bland and disappointing. Do not be fooled by the potential due to being part of the Grand Galvez hotel. Stay away, huge disappointment.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

The food was great and the restaurant/hotel lobby are beautiful! Unfortunately service was EXTREMELY slow multiple days. We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast twice and dinner once. (We would have had breakfast a third day, but after being told it would be a 10 minute wait, waiting 20 minutes, and being told it would be another 25 minutes before we could be seated, we left.) We couldn t tell if the restaurant was severely understaffed or if they just are extremely slow for some reason. However I will say that if you can get in and don t mind a long wait (they do take dinner reservations), the food was excellent. We enjoyed several different breakfast items, and for dinner had excellent flounder, steak, and bacon-wrapped shrimp. The building is also gorgeous. Dietary restrictions: Good gluten-free options

Date: 9 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 2

Renovations are gorgeous and loved the main lobby bar so expected the restaurant to follow suit. Service took a long time and I had to send back my fresh catch snapper twice because it came out overcooked looking like a breaded fish stick. So no dinner for me, husbands burger was sub par for the price. Pity because again, the hotel is a thing of beauty.

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The Quesadillas were on point! Our waitress was super sweet.

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

The cowboys steak and fish was amazing. Atmosphere is awesome also. We alarmist didn t come here due to the negative reviews but developed to give it a shot. So glad we did!

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Food was great and Pippy was very awesome. Very sweet and accommodating. Will be back for sure!

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

The food was great! I got pasta, my MIL got shrimp, which were huge, and my husband got steak which was also huge. My son got pancakes which he was thrilled about. Beautiful place to take pictures and explore. Definitely coming back on our next vacation to Galveston.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 2

Train your servers. It s summer. Water should be put on the table within a minute of seating. Multiple servers walked by an did not acknowledge us. Waitress barely came to check on us

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

I wish I would ve read more reviews before going to this place. We ate out every meal as most vacationers do and this was the only place we hated. From the super slow service to the two different drinks (we ordered the same drinks twice) we had to wait forever for. We literally watched a couple come in after us get seated ordered wine and their food before we were ever even acknowledged. I really wanted dessert but the waitress took over half an hour AFTER we were done eating to send ANOTHER waitress to our table to check on us. Pretty certain this restaurant (and probably the hotel as a whole) is not safe for green book travelers if you know what I mean.

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Delicious breakfast and great service. The whole party was pleased.

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Delicious meal. Another great meal in Galveston. First time Ive ever had oysters. Very very good. Roosevelt Refresher Lemon Meringue Martini Oysters Rockefeller with the surprise twist of salsa And we split the Braised Short Ribs Excellent!

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Was going to eat at the Monarch in the Grand Galvez. Rude staff and inconsistent hours. Dont waste your time.

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

We had a wonderful experience here! Our server, Kylie, was such a pleasure. She went out of her way to make sure our stay in Galveston was enjoyable! My wife and I both ordered a ribeye steak. We both agreed that it was by far the best steak weve eaten at a restaurant. We dont say this lightly. Prior to living in the town we live in now we used to go out to Del Friscos in Downtown Fort Worth. Monarchs steak last night beat it hands down, no question. Thank you, Kylie! Well stop back by the next time were in town!

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

Disappointed The restaurant and hotel renovations are beautiful, but the staff is inattentive and unpolished. Extended wait for seating, warmish eggs and cold coffee. I particularly enjoyed the smooth jazz and big band standards piped overhead while MTV s Ridiculousness played on the unavoidable TV screen. Pure elegance.

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Delicious crab cakes. The atmosphere is very comfortable and we enjoyed the colors they painted the place. Friendly service. Good burgers. Tried the new version of the Gumbo which was good. Kids enjoyed the kids menu. This was my first time. Other family members had already been here before. We will be back.

Date: a year ago