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Cafe Monarch

Name: Cafe Monarch
Address: 6939 E 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85251
Telephone: (480) 970-7682
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

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$50 and over

Contemporary American

6939 E 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

Welcome to a world of culinary elegance and sophistication you will not find anywhere else in Arizona. Named by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the Nation, this family owned and operated gem in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale has earned an illustrious reputation for its first-rate service, elegant ambiance, and five-star cuisine.

At Cafe Monarch the menu is always changing, bringing you an ever-evolving array of innovative culinary creations that feature nothing but the finest in premium fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. The four-course prix fixe menus are meticulously designed to delight even the most sophisticated of palates.

Additionally, each server at Cafe Monarch is trained through the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers program. *Dress Code: Collared Shirts and Long Pants Required. Dress Jacket Strongly Preferred. No T-Shirts, Hoodies, Shorts or Sandals. ***Children 10 and up only.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Gus Lewkowicz

From the OpenTable editors: There's a reason this stunner in historic Old Town Scottsdale is consistently ranked among the most romantic restaurants in the region. Ornate chandeliers, ivy-covered walls, and white tablecloths set the mood for a seasonal, four-course tasting menu that might include duck breast with apricot chutney. Pair that with selections from one of the best wine lists in the city.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(480) 970-7682
Website
http://cafemonarch.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Host your special event, private function or business dinner in one of America’s Top 25 Best Restaurants.
Private party contact
Kyle Hingorani: (480) 970-7682 ext. 3

Location
6939 E 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Cross street
On the south side of 1st Avenue, just east of Goldwater Boulevard.
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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Experiences

Opera & Culinary Symphony at Café Monarch
$650.00 per person
Dec 7, 2025 only
Valley Opera and Café Monarch invite you to an unforgettable evening of live opera and fine dining, unlike anything offered elsewhere in the world. Experience world-class vocalists, accompanied by a string quartet and piano, as you savor an exquisite 8-course meal. Executive Chef Benjamin Wald has crafted a menu with optional wine pairings, specially curated by sommelier John Germain, to perfectly complement the music. Each dish and wine reflects the essence of the evening’s selections. Your host, Richard Gibson, will guide you through this exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience of cuisine, wine, and opera.

Private dining

Popular dishes

Chef's 8 Course Tasting$290.00
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Surf and Turf
Argentinian Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass
- Argentinian Prime Filet Mignon 6oz $195.00
- Wagyu Filet Mignon 8oz $235.00
- Japanese A5 Wagyu 4oz$285.00
Monarch Signature Cuts
Lobster, Spaetzle, Currant, Cognac Demi, Garlic Chip
- Argentinian Filet Mignon 6oz$155.00
- Mishima Wagyu NY Strip 6oz$205.00
- Japanese A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon 7oz$270.00
New Zealand Rack of Lamb$155.00
Potato, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Arugula, Jus
Chilean Seabass$145.00
Sunchoke, Ramp, Wild Onion, Cipollini, Pancetta
Frutti Di Mare$165.00
Mafaldine, Lobster, Scallops, Jumbo Prawns, White Wine Clam Sauce
14oz Double-Cut Iberico Pork Chop$160.00
Wild Boar Sausage Stuffing, Zucchini, Pomegranate, Apple Salsa Verde

Add-Ons

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$65.00
Stone Fruit Tart, Spiced Mascarpone, Candied Pecans
Oysters & Caviar [6]$95.00
Osetra Caviar, Charred Pineapple Mignonette
Charred Spanish Octopus$55.00
Corn Pudding, Summer Squash, Calabrian Chile, Chorizo

Wine Pairings

Carefully selected by our head sommeliers and presented by our service team, educated through the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Non-Alcoholic Wine & Cocktail Pairing$65.00
Monarch Wine Pairing$175.00
Reserve Wine Pairing$695.00
Grand Cru Wine Pairing$1,500.00
Only available with 8-course tasting menu

What 8,010 people are saying

Cafe Monarch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5.0 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Phoenix / Arizona
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Contemporary American
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Monarch delivers an "absolutely incredible" dining experience with exceptional service and exquisite four-course meals. Known for its "beautiful and swanky" setting, it's perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, "memorable" ambience, and knowledgeable staff, making it a "must-visit" in Scottsdale.

8,010 Reviews

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Peter
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classy and elegant The food was outstanding Quite possibly the most romantic restaurant in Arizona
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Murph
Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had out of town guests visiting and they are defiantly foodies like us. We chose the 4 course meal with 2 selections for the first 3 courses and 6 selections for the main course. . Hamachi Crudo, Cold pea soup, Pork belly with a mango puree, veal tenderloin with a pistachio crusted carrot lobster spätzle, an unbelievable intro muse bouche , and triple chocolate dessert with mint chocolate chip. A great Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. By FAR, the best overall meal EVER! And we've eaten everywhere. I would recommend this fine dining and beautiful restaurant to anyone. Its not inexpensive, but worth every cent.
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brent VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent 4 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Very knowledgeable waiter/sommelier. Lovely atmosphere and memorable evening. Highly recommend for a special night out!
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Julie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Cafe Monarch. We went there to celebrate my daughter‘s 40th birthday as well as her engagement. It was absolutely beautiful very swanky. The food was delicious. The waiters were incredibly professional. The highlight was that they brought sparklers and a gift to my daughter for her birthday that was very special
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Shiva Arun Chander
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for our 10th Anniversary, very well Curated menu and wonderful ambience and service by the staff.
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Deanna
Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Right from the start, from the valet service, through the dining experience, it was wonderful. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the food and did a magnificent job presenting everything. Our waiter was very helpful and generous to accommodate all of our food preferences. The atmosphere was very relaxing and sophisticated. The menu items were superb! My sister and I enjoyed the vegetarian tasting menu and her husband and son enjoyed the meat forward tasting menu. Everything was cooked to perfection. Dining dining at its best.
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Robin VIP
Kansas City / Kansas35 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extraordinary service and food. Unexpected gem. Not inexpensive but worth every bite.
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Dylan VIP
Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and we were blown away. Everything from the food, the drinks, the service, the ambiance was incredible. This has absolutely become our new go to celebration spot
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Sheri VIP
California Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The expertise provided was spectacular! The food itself is an out of body experience!
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Marisa VIP
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful restaurant, nice ambiance in the garden. Special occasion place. For us we did not feel the food was outstanding, some courses were great and some just okay. A few courses were warm at the best, not hot as they should have been. The misters were dripping on us all night, we moved our table a few times but it didn't help much. Lovely service and waiters. I think it would be nice for the experience if they offer an amuse-bouche to get you started, or some type of special cracker/bread something.. just to start it as an enjoyable evening. It takes a while to figure out what you would like so to give you a little something special would be a good touch.
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FAQs

Cafe Monarch is rated 5 stars by 8010 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Monarch does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.