Spanish Charred Octopus
$24.00Spanish charred octopus served with Marcona almonds, sweet roasted grapes, blistered kale, and an aged balsamic glaze.
Spanish charred octopus served with Marcona almonds, sweet roasted grapes, blistered kale, and an aged balsamic glaze.
Succulent tiger prawns roasted in a wood-fired oven with sea salt, fresh salsa verde, cilantro, aromatic fennel pollen, and a Calabrian chile jus.
Hearty meatballs baked in a wood-fired hearth, served in a fresh tomato crudo with fragrant basil and melted buffalo milk mozzarella.
Crispy fried calamari, tender shrimp, and local Delta smelts paired with charred lemon, fresh fennel, fragrant herbs, and creamy pecorino aioli.
Crisp seasonal market vegetables served with silky whipped hummus, charred artisanal bread, lemon zest, basil pesto, and chili oil.
Luxurious Ossetra caviar presented with crisp potato chips, warm potato blinis, chopped fresh chives, finely cured egg, and rich crème fraîche.
Fresh selection of raw salmon, hamachi, and yellowfin tuna dressed with marinated shallots, capers, flat-leaf parsley, and bright lemon vinaigrette.
Diced yellowfin tuna mixed with crisp cucumber, bright yuzu juice, and savory shoyu vinaigrette, served alongside jet-black squid ink crackers.
Paper-thin slices of Texas Wagyu beef with baby arugula, charred lemon squeeze, black truffle shavings, horseradish crema, and toasted warm brioche.
Chilled jumbo tiger prawns and sweet Alaskan king crab leg meat served with drawn warm butter, house garlic aioli, and fresh lemon wedges.
Freshly shucked Island Creek oysters served on ice with cucumber mignonette, traditional cocktail sauce, freshly grated horseradish, and spicy fire sauce.
Caramelized roasted pears tossed with castelfranco radicchio, smoky blue cheese crumbs, crispy pancetta lardons, and crunchy puffed farro grains.
Crisp Little Gem romaine leaves tossed in creamy garlic Caesar dressing, aged parmesan shavings, lemon, confit garlic cloves, and warm olive oil croutons.
Fresh market greens and marinated kale folded with creamy burrata cheese, ripe tomatoes, sweet basil, aged Italian salumi, chickpeas, celery, and pepperoncini.
Creamy artisanal burrata paired with a rich fennel and sun-dried tomato marmalade, juicy pomegranate seeds, toasted hazelnuts, and crunchy seeded lavosh.
Classic layered pasta baked to perfection with tender baby meatballs, whipped ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and an iconic crispy baked cheese crust.
Silky ridged rigatoni pasta tossed in a luxurious spicy vodka cream sauce, topped with crispy garlic chips and savory cured guanciale.
Hand-stuffed spinach ravioli filled with succulent shrimp, finished in a white wine and roasted garlic sauce with a drizzle of Calabrian chile oil.
Fresh spaghetti pasta tossed with a whole succulent Maine lobster, spicy chile de arbol, aromatic Oloroso sherry wine reduction, and fresh basil leaves.
Tender slow-braised beef shortrib ragù spooned over casarecce pasta, finished with toasted hazelnuts, creamy ricotta dollops, and fresh parsley.
Hand-rolled garganelli pasta enveloped in a traditional carbonara sauce made with aged pecorino cheese, crispy cured pancetta, and cured egg yolk.
Delicate pasta pouches stuffed with sunchoke and truffle, sitting atop celeriac crema with sunflower seed crumble, sunchoke relish, and pomegranate arils.
Wild Atlantic turbot pan-seared and served alongside tender salsify root, bright lemon zest, and a luxurious Osetra caviar zabaione sauce.
Juicy half chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven, served with charred lemon halves, Castelvetrano olives, and savory smoked chicken drippings.
Bone-in veal chop breaded and pan-fried until golden, baked with fresh tomato crudo, melted mozzarella, aged parmesan cheese, and basil leaves.
Whole Mediterranean branzino grilled over wood flames, seasoned with braised fennel confit, savory capers, Espelette pepper, and fresh basil leaves.
Melt-in-your-mouth lamb shank slow-braised until tender, served over silky parsnip puree with toasted hazelnuts, spigarello greens, and salsa verde.
Wild King Salmon roasted over wood flames, served over red cabbage agrodolce with grapefruit segments and toasted mixed seeds.
Center-cut tenderloin filet mignon cooked over open wood flame, paired with roasted trumpet mushrooms and rich Madeira wine jus.
Tender Brussels sprouts charred over wood fire, tossed in aromatic black truffle honey and topped with crispy pork bits.
Wild oyster mushrooms roasted in a wood oven, tossed in spicy Calabrian pepper jus and drizzled with creamy parmesan aioli.
Crisp-tender green beans dressed with tangy dill yogurt sauce, fresh lemon juice, and toasted crushed hazelnuts.
Silky, velvety potatoes whipped with roasted garlic, rich butter, and fresh cream.
Tender asparagus spears grilled over wood coals, finished with toasted pine nuts, dried oregano, and fresh lemon juice.
Creamy Carnaroli rice risotto infused with black truffles, Robiola cheese, Madeira wine, and chopped fresh chives.
Exceptional 6oz A5 Wagyu beef filet from Kagoshima, Japan, renowned for its extraordinary marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Premium 18oz bone-in prime filet mignon grilled to perfection, delivering rich flavor and juicy tender texture.
Richly marbled 20oz ribeye steak dry-aged for 28 days to enhance deep beefy, nutty flavor notes, wood-grilled over hardwood.
Locally raised 10oz Texas Wagyu striploin from A Bar N Ranch, boasting rich marbling and robust wood-fired flavor.
Showstopping 38oz long-bone dry-aged Tomahawk ribeye steak, aged for 45 days for intense depth of flavor and tender texture.
Traditional 40oz Italian Florentine-style Porterhouse steak featuring both filet and strip loin cuts, dry-aged and wood-grilled for sharing.
Decadent chocolate layer cake accompanied by rich chocolate budino, peanut butter cream, banana mousse, and house vanilla ice cream.
Warm light chocolate Nutella soufflé served with hazelnut crunch and a scoop of fresh strawberry ice cream.
Warm sticky toffee cake resting on coconut shortbread, drenched in warm bourbon toffee glaze and paired with passion fruit coconut ice cream.
Modern Italian tiramisu featuring crisp vanilla pâte à choux filled with Baileys-infused mascarpone cream and espresso coffee ice cream.
Smooth rum panna cotta served with fresh pineapple, cocoa nib tuile, rich caramel crémeux, vanilla sponge cake, and refreshing mango mint sorbet.
Perched high above Downtown Dallas on the 49th floor of The Thompson hotel, Monarch Restaurant delivers an extraordinary dining experience combining modern Italian culinary tradition with high-altitude glamour. With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the glowing city skyline, Monarch strikes a sophisticated balance between a buzzing high-end lounge and an refined Italian steakhouse.
At the center of Monarch's kitchen philosophy is an open flame wood-fired hearth that infuses rich smoky undertones into handmade pasta dishes, prime dry-aged steaks, and pristine seafood specialties. Guests are greeted with ambient moody lighting, upscale decor, and warm attentive service tailored for celebrations, romantic date nights, and business dining alike.
The menu highlights exceptional Italian craftsmanship paired with top-tier beef sourcing:
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Monarch is located on the 49th floor of The Thompson hotel at 1401 Elm Street in Downtown Dallas, TX. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Dallas skyline paired with wood-fired Italian steakhouse cuisine.
Monarch is renowned for its hand-crafted pastas like Momma's Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Whole Maine Lobster Spaghetti, as well as its Ossetra Caviar Service, Wood-Fired Meatballs, and prime dry-aged steaks.
Yes, dishes like the Whole Maine Lobster Spaghetti and Momma’s Spicy Rigatoni contain notable heat from ingredients like chile de arbol and Calabrian chili oil, offering a delightfully spicy Italian kick.
Monarch features a dedicated Butcher's Reserve section showcasing prime cuts like 45-day dry-aged Tomahawks, 28-day dry-aged ribeyes, Texas Wagyu from A Bar N Ranch, and Japanese A5 Kagoshima Filet Mignon.
Monarch maintains an upscale dress code to preserve an elegant, refined atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to dress in fashionable smart casual or formal attire for dinner reservations.
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