Monaco Encino

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The cocktails were decent, though not particularly exciting. Appetizers were good. Creative fusion flavors and lots of fun textures. The entree we ordered- the grilled lobster, was the biggest miss of the night. The dish didn’t come as described in the menu, and when I asked the server about it he did comp us some fries, but made a weird excuse about why the dish was different from the menu. It’s was just a less pleasant interaction. The restaurant adds 18% gratuity automatically - that’s fine, it’s is displayed in the menu- but then proceeds to ask for another tip when you pay. This is not super classy, especially when the gratuity is automatically added and the recommended calculated tips then are a percentage of this post-gratuity total. I would go back and sit at the bar to order drinks and an app, but I won’t venture down the menu again.
   

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   DamonS

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

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   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The ambience is great. Amazing food everything from appetizers two entrées to dessert were all five stars. The service was very good with multiple servers the manager and even the chef coming out and presenting us with an appetizer they are testing. Highly recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   We went to Monaco to celebrate Mothers day. They have a live band. The overall experience was not too good for the following reasons: - server did not get our order right away and we are only allowed 90 minutes. She took our food order after 20 minutes when we got seated. And we have to ask another server to call her attention. - we had 2 orders that have not been served or was a bit late. It took them 1 hour and 15 minutes to serve the blueberry pancake. the fruit basket was never served. - front lady who checked on us if we need anything else, did not make a follow up on the rest of our order. - Overall our server was not too attentive to our needs. They still have a long way to properly serve their customers.
   

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   Georgie

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   First, the staff were lovely, despite challenges with delayed food orders. The alcoholic drinks were decent. The mango margarita was served with dry ice steaming which was fun. The food was not good. Timing of service was off: my entree didn’t arrive for 15 mins post friend’s entree. Wrong food orders were delivered to the table. Long delays in getting food. The band, while fun, was so loud that we could barely hear each other and eventually, my ears began hurting. The ambiance of the room is great. Bottom line: This is a nice space in bad need of people who know how to run a restaurant.
   

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   RachelC

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2023

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   Really weird brunch. Drinks were really good but they had a hodge podge of food—like eggs benedict and then sushi platters. The quality of good was also mediocre, we ordered the salmon eggs benedict and an omlette, and the portion size was really small for what it costed.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 9, 2023

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   Came for Easter brunch placed an order for the morning glory to start. It took over 40 minutes. I asked three times they said they’re working on it. Next, I ordered the steak and eggs and the steak was mouthwatering. Delicious. Pretty place nice location kind of pricey for the average family. Music was great.
   

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   Alexis

   Dallas

   17 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on April 2, 2023

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   So it’s mediocre food. It’s trying to be upscale but I don’t think they’ve earned that. Colorful and lush furniture is pretty and the space is cute, but it’s about the food. I was served some expensive chicken on a plate that it didn’t even fit on. So I couldn’t cut it. A $19 ceasar with “roasted” tomatoes but basically just tomatoes that were mushy and skin peeled. The best part is the champagne pour was good. But take any good item and divide by 3 and that’s what you should pay. 18% gratuity included which is also a bit ridiculous given that while super nice, our server was not in any way super attentive. And we were only three people. Not a large party. My friend ordered the pesto pasta and it was so stuck together he couldn’t get it around his fork. Sushi looked good, but again - price is nuts.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 24, 2023

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   Everything was amazing! Best Manhattan.. sushi to die for!
   

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   MayM

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

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   Place is beautiful, fantastic server (Jack), and manager and over all service. I do recommend some, American music too.
   

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    FarahB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

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    A+ all around … This was our first time and had a fabulous time
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    Great food, drinks, music and entertainment! Definitely try their sushi, so fresh and delicious.
    

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    RL76

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    I will start out by saying the manager made it right. We walked in to a nearly empty restaurant. Service was just eh. Ordered drinks. Ordered the two things they highly recommended. Cowboy steak and the salmon. Ambience is a confused restaurant that doesn’t know if it’s a club or what. Steak was over cooked and so was the salmon. Manager was nice and wanted to replace it but at that point we didn’t have much faith. I’d not really recommend this place. The vibe to the food was off.
    

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    Foodie1122

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

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    Tiny portions, expensive for what you get… esp at lunch. Management would be wise to implement “lunch specials” to attract all the neighboring office people.
    

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    BruceG

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    Restaurant, basically empty, so no ambience. Greeting and service friendly and efficient. Food was good, not outstanding. Expensive. My take on a gratuity, is that it’s the customer’s opportunity to express appreciation. Adding 18% to the bill, not only robs us of that opportunity, but is offensive enough that I might not return
    

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    mariemebw

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

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    Absolutely classy and beautiful restaurant. Can’t wait to go back!
    

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    LauraA

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Excellent as usual!!!!
    

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    AnnS

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Expensive with limited menu.
    

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    MDLR

    Los Angeles

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Under new ownership: Went here with my husband for Christmas Eve. We’ve been here in the past and enjoyed the food which was right priced (although a bit pricy) but the menu was changed in December and we were VERY disappointed. Inferior uninspired menu items (dishes) replaced the what were great dishes crafted by the chef (who we met and is extremely pleasant). Although dishes were replaced by inferior product and lower quantity, the prices remained inordinately high or higher (just consider their price for an unremarkable burger). Not inspired to return unless the menu returns to sanity. BTW, the service remains exceptional!
    

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    DianeM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

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    We had a small issue with one of our entrees being cold but the chef came out and spoke with us.
    

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    LauraA

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

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    Absolutely perfect!!! Elton was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, attentive, courteous and very professional. Thank you!!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

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    Amazing thank you I love Monaco
    

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    Micaela

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

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    Love this place and the experience every time!!!!!
    

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    moisesg

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

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    Service and food are delicious 😋, highly recommend, food came perfect 👍 , dessert 🍮 is the best
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

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    Customer service by Elton was amazing! He made us feel very taken care of. Food was great. Thank you
    

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    MYESHIAM

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

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    I don’t get to Encino often, but when I do, I’ll be going to Monaco‘s. The food was excellent and so was the service!
    

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    leahs

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    The decor was very nice! Service was excellent. The music was loud, had a clubby/Vegas vibe. The food was delicious. We ordered 7-8 different things, each was delicious with complex flavors. Fun for parties, groups, birthdays. Ok to bring kids earlier in the evening, later I think it’s more club-like. Cocktails and food were on point. Very kind and helpful staff.
    

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    KatiaR

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

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    The restaurant is very beautiful. We loved the food. It was my dad’s Birthday, and he enjoyed it very much. What we didn’t like, the service was pretty poor and the selection of wines was not wide at all. They are a new restaurant as far as I know. They need to hire professional servers. The waiter was good, but the person who brought food was very unprofessional, always forgot to bring utensils to serve the food that was in the middle of the table to share, the first dish that he brought, he spilled it’s sauce from the plate to the table. When I asked him to serve to each person the big salad that we had to share, he didn’t know how to do it, so we just did it by ourselves though it wasn’t so convenient to stretch from one end of the table to another. If they hire better servers, they have all chances for success as the food was really good and the ambiance is beautiful. It’s not a usual restaurant with just tables. Their decor is really stunning, the chandeliers are amazing, the music was nice. It’s great for an upscale evening or for special occasion once the service will come up to their decor.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

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    Delicious food, amazing service and great entertainment.
    

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    TooOldtoClub

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

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    This is essentially a restaurant that turns into a night club. The decor is SUUUPER tacky. The wait staff asked if we wanted still or sparkling. When we said still, they brought a bottle of water and charged us for it despite but clarifying bottled or tap. Seems like it's an assumptive add to grow the size of the bill. By the time I received my food, my partners food was finished. I would never go back here as a restaurant. I'm sure it's a fun place as a banquet hall, bar or club. The drinks were good.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

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    Excellent spot!! The food was amazing! The fire dancer was a great add! Alan was great!
    

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    Ronnie8

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

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    Loved it! Celebrated a birthday here. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful, warm and friendly. Shea was great! The decor was beautiful. Highly recommended!
    

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    scufred

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

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    Didn't realize that it was a kosher nightclub restaurant catering to Persian Jews and Israelis. In spite of it being kosher, the food and service were excellent. 1. The decor and atmosphere were more suited to a Middle-Eastern club, rather than a restaurant. 2. They did not even have coffee (apparently, they haven't had it for months). I realize that most people from that region drink tea, but for a restaurant in the US to not have coffee? C'mon! 3. Quite expensive, considering the above limitations. 4. They should advertise what they are, accordingly. I'm Jewish, but wouldn't patronize a kosher restaurant.
    

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    ErwinP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    had a 7.30 dinner..only 2 other tables occupied Music level initially was ok but then raised to an extreme Made conversation difficult other than that a nice evening
    

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    wizinit

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    Ordered 5 apps and Brussels sprouts salad, and two deserts to eat tapas style between three of us. Especially enjoyed the pastrami app. A bit pricey but good unique fusion dishes and very friendly service. Don’t understand why they don’t serve coffee when the parve rules allow for non-dairy creamer.
    

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    IrynaK

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

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    Lovely restaurant great food great service I will always go back there!!
    

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    DinerD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

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    The food was very good. The service was friendly and attentive. Perhaps it gets busy later, but for an early dinner on a Sunday there were plenty of tables.
    

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    Mfoodie

    Los Angeles

    121 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    The food is very creative. I would say it is basically Mediterranean style.
    

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    DavidM

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    Very pleasantly surprised with the place, little tight on security when you arrive guess they keep the riff raff out. The layout of the place is nice, wherever you are seated you feel like its private. Seems like they do a lot of parties and events, very festive atmosphere. The mixology drinks are on point, the appetizers are original and very tasty hard to describe most of them guess you gotta try them all. The beef skewers were a bit salty but still tasty. The deserts were off the hook, very tasty and very original and the presentation very nice. Recommend for sure if your looking for something out of the ordinary but make sure and make reservations
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2022

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    Good food, good service, romantic ambiance.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

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    Good restaurant, good food. Very nice and clean.
    

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