Monarch Restaurant — Restaurant in Galveston

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, Dustin's 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...

My husband and I recently stayed at the Grand Galvez and, naturally, wanted to try the beautiful Monarch restaurant. Unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing, confirming what many reviews say the food is expensive and bland.

We went before 11 am, hoping for some breakfast or brunch since we had just woken up and were still at the hotel. However, the restaurant was only serving the lunch menu, which was a bit of a letdown.

We started with two appetizers. The crab cake was decent and about the only good thing we tasted, a 4 out of 5. However, the ceviche was terrible; it had a strange sweet and sour taste we've never had in ceviche before. To make matters worse, the chips served with it were stale. Even after sending them back, the next plate of chips were also stale! So we just gave up.

For our main courses, we ordered a shrimp po'boy and a fish and chips plate, both of which were bland.

While the restaurant itself is very pretty and has a rich, luxurious aesthetic, it simply isn't worth the high price for such...

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...