Café Monarch, located in historic Old Town Scottsdale, is a family-owned fine dining destination ranked among the Top 3 Fine Dining Restaurants in the Nation by TripAdvisor and honored with Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. Known for world-class service, romantic ambiance, and chef-driven cuisine, Café Monarch offers a seasonally inspired four-course prix fixe menu and an elevated eight-course tasting menu. Servers trained through the Court of Master Sommeliers guide guests through curated wine pairings or selections from a cellar of 3,500+ labels. Perfect for anniversaries, celebrations, and unforgettable nights out.
Sophisticated, prix-fixe New American meals in an elegant, chandelier-lit space with outdoor tables.
Priyu Suryawanshi
Everything from start to finish was just perfect!! Our server Scott was absolutely amazing. I brought my best friend here for an early B’day celebration. Scott welcomed us with sparkling wine. My friend is vegetarian and it was wonderful that the restaurant had a full vegetarian tasting menu. Each dish was expertly prepared. The flavors were on point and the presentation was flawless. Their wine selection is fabulous. Overall, had such a e wonderful experience. Highly recommend this place.
… moreAron Shamilov
If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable dining experience, this is it. The atmosphere is out of this world and just so unique. Thank you to our server, Zachary, who made us feel special on our date night out. He was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable! He made our dietary restrictions work and suggested favorite dishes. BEST Espresso Martini I have ever had!!! Shoutout to the bartender and the service team for going above and beyond and creating a magical experience.
From one chef to another, thank you to the kitchen for creating such a beautiful culinary masterpiece! Every dish is so thoughtfully prepared, beautiful presentation and so delicious, every bite bursting with flavor and perfect balance. Every dish is thoroughly explained with so much love and detail from the staff. The service is out of this world!
… moreJinn
We went to Cafe Monarch to celebrate my birthday and wow—what a memorable experience!! From the courteous complimentary valet to the very last bite of our meal, I was absolutely enchanted. The restaurant is stunning inside and out, and the romantic candlelit ambiance set the perfect mood. Every staff member was attentive and genuinely friendly, which made me fall in love with this place even more—I half expected a bit of snootiness from such a fancy spot, but there was none of that here.
The attention to detail was incredible—from the décor and lighting to the elegant uniforms and dishware. They even printed a special menu with “Happy Birthday!” at the top, and every staff member made sure to wish me one. Such thoughtful customer service!
We chose the four-course prix fixe menu with the oyster & caviar add-on (possibly my new obsession). Each dish was truly delicious and so perfectly paced that we were comfortably full by the fourth course. We ended with a dreamy white chocolate passion fruit mousse cake topped with a pretty butterfly biscuit, sparkler, and a cup of coffee.
Overall, it was a beautiful experience from start to finish. I felt so well taken care of. It may not be a place for casual dining since it is on the pricier side, but it’s absolutely worth it for special occasions!
… moreSonya
Easily the best meal we have ever had! Everything from the service, food, and atmosphere, was impeccable. I can’t even begin to explain how complex each dish was with all the different flavors that worked perfectly together. I tell everyone that Cafe Monarch is definitely a must try experience!
… moreMrs.
I wanted to take my husband somewhere special for his birthday and Cafe Monarch did not disappoint. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful. My husband said he will always remember this very special meal we shared.
The only thing I will mention is the website shows the vegetarian menu is $120. When our server went over the menu with us, he only mentioned vegetarian options for the 8 course menu. I made the assumption that this was the $120 menu that was online, but it was actually $290 per person. We didn’t know this until we received our bill, which was over $1,000 with the tip (for two people). It was a bit more than I had expected. During the meal, I kept thinking it was a great deal for only $120! I’m not upset, but I do think the server could have explained it better to avoid confusion.
… moreJalair Whitman
We come here every year for our anniversary and it’s above and beyond every single time!! Scott took such great care of us and made our night extra special. The food was incredible as always. I love that they explain each dish they bring out so I know what to look for. Each dish brought out was a little masterpiece and our entrees were what dreams are made of! Pure heaven!! . I love sitting outside in their beautiful little enchanted garden. Makes you feel like you are in a quaint spot in Europe! If you are looking for an elevated experience in food, service, and atmosphere, this is the place!! Thank you Cafe Monarch for always taking such good care of us.
… moreAjaz ajaz
Café Moonraj is such a cozy and delightful place! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for spending time with family or friends. The food is fresh, full of flavor, and served with love. The staff is polite and always ready to make you feel comfortable. Whether you’re there for a quick bite or a relaxing meal, this restaurant is truly a little gem. Highly recommended!
… moreCecilia S
They recently started serving brunch/linch on the weekends! My sister and I went to celebrate our birthdays on 12/14. It was quite busy and they were understaffed. We had a glass of champagne at the bar and then were seated at a table on the beautiful patio, near the fountain. Our server Joseph took our order and explained the wine pairing. We ordered the small portion pairing menu. What a wonderful experience! Joseph has his level 1 sommelier pin and was engaging to talk with. Highly recommend making your reservation in advance and having a great dining experience! As we were enjoying a nice conversation I didn’t take pics of each course.
… moreChadwick DeVries
My wife and I were excited to try since its rated so high. The atmosphere , service and food presentation was definitely 5 star. The food taste for us was not the greatest. Maybe its our palettes.
… moreKassidy Judy
Absolutely the best food and service I have ever had. The atmosphere is out of this world and just so unique.
Thank you to our server, Alex, who made my husband and I feel special on our date night. At one point, I was clumsy and spilled some wine on their tablecloth and he was very forgiving and helped us out with that mishap. He was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Best espresso martini I have ever had— shoutout to the bartender!
Thank you Cafe Monarch for a night to remember!
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