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There are many good reasons Monte Carlo has been around since 1906: the food is traditional (read uncomplicated) and toothsome, the bartenders (wearing starched white jackets) make superb cocktails for grown-ups (no Scooby-Snack foolishness here), and the waitresses are completely and wonderfully old-school (efficient, attentive, and leaning towards "Hiya, hon" friendly).
It is impossible for me to pass on the Szechuan Green Beans and merely unlikely that I'd pass on Charlie's Kitchen Steak Sandwich. Nevertheless, Scallops Basilic are always satisfying; although the optional heavy cream spoils the lightness of the simple basil, tomato, and white wine sauce. Whiskey Peppercorn Filet is not as black-peppery as I'd like, but it is still totally delicious.
Considering the compact yet complete menu, there's no reason for anyone to go away hungry. Monte Carlo is what it is: unpretentious and unassuming (the appetizer is not swellegant pate foie gras, it's good old chopped beef liver.) It's food everyone can enjoy, served by a career waitstaff in estimable surroundings-- a place far, far removed from shopping-district eateries.
Best service, best food, best drinks, best outside patio. Its a must go to place in Minneapolis in the summer!
This place is awesome! Really great food and excellent, reasonably priced cocktails. Wonderful staff and the people who eat and drink here on a regular basis clearly adore this place. Feels like a neighborhood lounge/restaurant where everyone gathers to enjoy time together. Plus, there's free parking! I've been here twice already and can't wait to go back again.
This is a gem of a place. Tucked into a great spot in the North Loop, The Monte Carlo is classy and classic, with a casual, non-pretentious atmosphere. The menu is short and is the same for lunch and dinner but offers a wide-range of options to suit any taste. The bartender, Nate, is an excellent ambassador for the restaurant. His service was second to none, warm and welcoming. The Cajun chicken sandwich was flavorful and juicy. The potato salad is scratch-made deliciousness. The Monte Carlo has an excellent, large patio for ample outdoor seating. There are also many options for gluten-free folks (as I overheard from an accommodating server).
After binge watching The Bear this month, I’m on a hunt to find a staff that cares about service as much as the TV show. I think that I found it at The Monte Carlo. It’s old school, could be in NYC or Chicago, as far as the service and ambiance. The food was good, but not quite amazing. The scallops were done perfectly. We will be back!
This place is amazing. Really good drinks and you get so much for a decent price. They give you what’s left in the decanter in a full glass. Great value for the money. The wings were delicious. Really crispy and perfectly seasoned, didn’t even need any kind of sauce with them - as they were amazing just as is. The Salmon was cooked perfectly and the service was top notch. Their boozy shakes are the perfect ending. Would highly recommend this place.
Angela Buffington-Johnson
+5
I forgot to take a photo of the sampler platter but it was delicious and well worth the $. A while back it used to have liver pate but seemed to be replaced with potato salad which was a disappointment. When it was delivered to our table to our surprise there was a small container of it! So good!
I have noticed in the bar area there are some track lighting that could really be worked on. It’s very bright and harsh, despite that the whole vibe, down to the servers uniforms is spot on!
I’ve been coming here for years and that will continue!
The French 75 and the Sidecar were top notch!!
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Monte Carlo is a pleasant surprise! I’ve walked by it a few times and never thought anything of the regular rectangular brick building with its brightly lit “Bar Food” sign, we visited on the evening of 12/30, checked in with the host and told there was a 20 minute wait. Fair enough for a busy Friday night, eventually 2 spots opened up at the bar and why not order drinks while waiting? We chatted with the lady enjoying her dinner, as it turns out she was the bartender’s mother- she gave us a run down of what to order and even a sample of the Beijing wings. We were hooked! Of course after we were seated at our table we ordered the sample platter which included the Beijing wings, fries (ask for the Beijing seasoning), shrimp cocktail, potato salad, green beans. I would say this is one of the better sample platters I’ve had. I am definitely team Beijing wings, they come out hot and full of so many flavors- I couldn’t identify all of them but would love to go back to see what other spice notes I am able to pick up next time. The rest of the platter was good. The Caesar salad was okay.
The restaurant over all had a nice flair to it with the full bar, oldies classic vibe to the staff uniform. It’s a mix of casual and elegant.
Edits made: call for reservations!
Kathy (DOWNTOWNKATHYBROWN)
+5
We asked for specialty drinks and the bartender knew exactly what we wanted very impressive thank you for the greatest service!!
Nicole thanks for the Great service 😊
Food was very good, my steak was perfect. My friend asked for medium and got rare. There chicken wings are the best around. Service was very poor. Overall I will go back and see if there will be a better experience next time.
Consistent service, cocktails, and food fare make the Monte Carlo the best patio experience in the Twin Cities. The best dry rub chicken wings in the Twin Cities. Great variety of fresh made beverages. Great variety of food choices.
The wings and Caesar salad are staples. The staff is incredible!!! ❤️Carmen, Olivia, Liz, Amy, Nicole, and the team are simply the BEST. Thank you Tony and Denise 👍.
Okay, this review is for the bar, and the bar solely. It was fantastic! Emelia was our mixologist, and she not only knew her craft, she also piled charm on top of her skills. We appreciated the entire staff behind the bar, who smiled, laughed and created a joyful ambiance. All stress, arrogance, and negativity was left outside.
Emelia gave me a choice of three Mezcals and my old fashioned was spirit forward and delicous. I slammed two before dinner. The wine list was eclectic and intersting. Alas, we tried to hurry back from our dinner reservation to enjoy ice cream drinks at the Monte Carlo, but arrived after their closing at 11:00. However, we will be back to enjoy Monte Carlo. BTW, their patio is beautiful.
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