Monster Kitchen & Bar

Name: Monster Kitchen & Bar
Address: 25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT, Australia, 2601
Telephone: (02) 6287 6287
Price range: De $41 a $100
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (1200)

De $41 a $100

Australiana moderna

25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, 2601 AU-ACT

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2 personas

1 jul 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 6 veces hoy

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Con opciones vegetarianas
Bueno para ocasiones especiales
Innovador

Monster Kitchen and Bar se encuentra en la planta baja del Hotel Hotel y ofrece platillos para compartir preparados con productos locales y de temporada. El equipo de la cocina y del bar acompañará a los comensales por los diversos ambientes del establecimiento a lo largo del día, desde las 06:30 hasta la 01:00 diariamente. El desayuno se sirve desde las 06:30 hasta el mediodía y el menú completo, desde el mediodía hasta las 22:00. Los clientes podrán tomar vinos y bebidas de temporada hasta la 01:00.

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Información adicional

Ambiente
Casual elegante
Precios
De $41 a $100
Cocinas
Australiana moderna, Fusión / Ecléctica, Mundial, internacional
Horarios
Desayuno Lun–Vie 06:30–10:00 Sáb, Dom 07:00–10:30 All Day Dining Lun–Jue 12:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 12:00–21:30 Bar Lun–Jue 12:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 12:00–22:00
Número de teléfono
(02) 6287 6287
Página web
http://www.monsterkitchen.com.au/
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Servicio de comidas
Full catering menu can be supplied upon request.
Instalaciones para eventos privados
Monster Salon is perfect for one-of-a-kind private events and is available upon request. Contact our events team at events.nishi@ovolohotels.com or 02 6287 6287

Ubicación
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, 2601 AU-ACT
Zona
Canberra
Parking details
Underground paid public parking available
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cafetería, Cervezas, Chimenea interior, Cócteles, Comida al aire libre, Comida al aire libre, Hora feliz, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Variedad, Vegana, Vinos

Experiencias

Express Lunch
Varias fechas disponibles
Enjoy an express lunch in a space that feels anything but rushed. Monster has started the New Year with an enticing $35 meal and wine menu for your weekday indulgence. Available Monday to Friday. Walk-ins welcome.
Bar Experience
Varias fechas disponibles
Book your table at Monster Bar and enjoy a more casual, bar-style dining experience. Offering an elevated cocktail experience that blends modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. The menu features our own twist on iconic classic drinks, while the wine list showcases a curated selection of top-quality wines from local and international vineyards. While the food menu shares some dishes with the restaurant, the bar version emphasises smaller, shareable plates, perfect for pairing with cocktails or wine. The emphasis is on bold flavours and local, seasonal produce.

Menú

El menú de Monster Kitchen & Bar se actualizó por última vez el 8/4/2025.

Available from 12PM-9PM (Monday - Thursday) | 12PM-9:30PM (Friday & Saturday) | Closed: Sundays & Some Public Holidays

Snacks

Edamame sesame, chilli saltAUD 13.00
V, GF, DF, NF, VE
Corn ribs shio kombu, smoked paprikaAUD 20.00
Pambula Sydney rock oysters, fermented rhubarb, basil oil AUD 11.00
Pecorina and green pea arancini with romesco and sumac dukkhaAUD 18.00
Lamb koftas with tahini labneh (3 pieces)AUD 19.00

Small Plates

Caesar salad cos leaves, anchovies, boiled eggs, bacon, fresh parmesan, crouton, Caesar dressingAUD 26.00
Guacamole served in stone bowl with seasonal condiments, corn chipsAUD 26.00
Antipasto for 2 - prok and fennel salami, prsciutto, aged bresaola, served with today's selection of seasonal grilled vegetables, olives, and breadAUD 39.00
Burrata, basil pesto cherry tomato and Three Mills toastAUD 29.00

Mains

Monster cheese burger, maple smoked bacon, zuni pickles and friesAUD 34.00
Riverina Angus Sirloin 200gm, red wine butter jus, fries AUD 39.00
Pasta Pappardelle, alla norma with parmesan cheese AUD 32.00
Braised cabbage, red wine lentils, pickled onion, fresh herbsAUD 38.00

Sides

Shoe-string fries, truffle aioli (AUD 15.00
Char Grilled Broccolini AUD 18.00
with sauce gribiche

Desserts

Ovolo misu savoidari, coffee mascarponeAUD 19.00
Sticky date pudding, salted caramel and vanilla ice creamAUD 19.00
Vanilla creme brulee with macadamia biscottiAUD 19.00
Mulled wine poached pear crumble and lemon gelatoAUD 19.00
3 cheese platter with accompanimentsAUD 39.00

Lo que dicen 1,200 personas

Reseñas de Monster Kitchen & Bar de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Solo los comensales que han comido en este restaurante pueden realizar reseñas

3.8

3.8 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

4.0Comida
3.7Servicio
4.0Ambiente
3.5Valor

Ruido • Moderado

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Canberra
Ideal para grupos
Canberra
Saludable
Canberra
Ideal para disfrutar vinos finos
Canberra
Bueno para ocasiones especiales
Canberra
Con opciones vegetarianas
Canberra
Animado
Canberra
Los más reservados
Norte del centro de la ciudad
Los más reservados

1,200 reseñas

v
vicki
Canberra1 reseña
1.0
Comieron en 21 de junio de 2025
1. Global 1
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 4
Big disappointment from previous visits to Monster. Menu has been reduced and is now pub food at more fine dining prices. On a Saturday evening it seemed like there was one bartender, one waiter and one server working. We waited 25 minutes between being seated to ordering anything, then 5 minutes later had the waiter come and ask us if we were ready to order desserts. Food was ok, we enjoyed the arancini but the steak and chips was just so-so. No plates brought to be able to not eat off the share plate and very little chance to get the attention of anyone to have plates brought over. Mocktail (Muddled strawberry?) was fabulous, that and the space itself was the highlight. We can’t recommend the “new” Monster and we won’t be back which is a shame because Monster used to be a special spot.
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S
Swathi
Canberra3 reseñas
2.0
Comieron en 21 de junio de 2025
1. Global 2
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
Disappointing experience for a premium fine-dining venue. We came for a Saturday lunch with a reservation, expecting the quality and service that Monster Kitchen was once known for. Instead, we were told to go up to the counter to place our order — which felt very out of place for a fine-dining setting. The guacamole with corn chips lacked seasoning and felt bland. The only standout dish was the grilled broccolini, which was delicious. The sticky date dessert was underwhelming — more like a dense date-flavoured loaf topped with chopped dates and an overly sweet caramel sauce, rather than the rich, indulgent pudding one would expect. I’ve dined at Monster Kitchen before and been so impressed with both the food and service, so it’s sad to see how much it has deteriorated. Hoping this was just an off-day, but it certainly didn’t match the standard I’ve come to expect from this venue.
Monster Kitchen & BarSe respondió el 23 de junio de 2025
Hi Swathi, Thank you for your feedback and for being a supporter of Monster. We’re sorry your recent visit didn’t meet your expectations. All Ovolo hotels around Australia are currently seeing an adaptation of our in-hotel dining venues as part of some food and beverage changes more broadly. As such, Monster has not been immune and recently evolved from a premium upscale dining venue to an all-day dining concept designed to be more approachable and inclusive, which includes a shift in some service styles. We understand this change may feel unexpected, and we’re sorry to hear some dishes missed the mark and our kitchen team will review this specific feedback. We appreciate your thoughts and regret any disappointment caused. Regards The Monster team
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S
Scott
Canberra2 reseñas
4.0
Comieron en 3 de junio de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 4
We enjoyed sharing a smashed avocado and granola. Service was a little absent at times. Loved the space and engaging decor.
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j
jordan
Canberra1 reseña
3.0
Comieron en 24 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 3
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
It's a nice atmosphere in the restaurant and friendly staff but the food was pretty underwhelming
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J
Jo
Canberra1 reseña
1.0
Comieron en 24 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 1
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 2
A disappointing experience at Monster. The prices and atmosphere does not match the new order at the bar system. Whilst the food was tasty we had issues with the total lack of service charging what they are. No longer the restaurant it was and I can’t imagine this new approach suits anyone…
Monster Kitchen & BarSe respondió el 27 de mayo de 2025
Dear Jo, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at Monster didn’t meet your expectations. We understand that our transition to an all-day dining concept — including the new order-at-the-bar system — represents a significant shift from our previous service style. This change wasn’t made lightly; it reflects a broader evolution in the hospitality landscape, where we’ve had to adapt in order to remain sustainable and accessible to a wider range of guests throughout the day. Your experience is not what we aim for, and we truly regret that we fell short during your visit. Regards Monster Kitchen and Bar
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OT
Comensal de OpenTable
Canberra1 reseña
1.0
Comieron en 23 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 1
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Food is expensive and horrible. Food at a country pub is half the price and half a step better than food at this establishment.
Monster Kitchen & BarSe respondió el 27 de mayo de 2025
We're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’ve recently shifted to a more relaxed, all-day dining style to suit changing guest needs and the evolving hospitality environment. While our pricing is in line with similar venues, we understand the importance of delivering great value and are always working to improve. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll consider visiting us again. – The Monster Team
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J
James
Canberra2 reseñas
2.0
Comieron en 11 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 2
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 2
4. Ambiente 3
Tired menu with two out of the 4 things on the Mother's day special not available. Steak didn't seem to have any red wine in the jus, kofta was a bit ordinary too. Staff were pleasant but slow and disinterested.
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N
Nicholas
Sudaustralia1 reseña
4.0
Comieron en 10 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 3
Busy environment, suited best to younger crowd. Staff very friendly and efficient. Couldn’t be faulted . Food good to very good depending on dish. Angus steak and chips , and cabbage plus lentils excellent . Poached pears with ice cream good but very sweet (youghurt would have been better accompaniment than ice cream). Overall recommend but more of an excellent bar with seating than a conventional restaurant .
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D
Dishant
Canberra3 reseñas
1.0
Comieron en 5 de abril de 2025
1. Global 1
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 4
All these new changes to monster have been for the worst. I really don’t see myself coming back here and that’s quite a shame because monster was quite a unique restaurant and I will miss it.
Monster Kitchen & BarSe respondió el 6 de abril de 2025
Dear Dishant, Thank-you for your feedback, we regret the changes didn't meet your expectations. The changes to Monster come about as changes to all Ovolo hotel food and beverage operations occur across all our Australian hotels. All our hotels are moving toward a more traditional all-day dining concept as we re-orient the hotel toward a more conference and events-based hotel and soon refresh our furniture and spaces. Whilst we are keeping some of the popular Monster dishes, we have moved away from the a la carte/set dining model. We value you appreciated the Monster of old, but in the current market we have had to evolve the model in order to continue to operate and meet the needs of our guests. We do thank-you for patronage irrespective. Kind regards Monster team
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Roseline
Canberra2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 29 de marzo de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Very exceptional service. Most of the food was very nice. Ambience was to die for.
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Monster Kitchen & Bar tiene una calificación promedio de 3.8 estrellas, según 1200 comensales de OpenTable.

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2 personas

1 jul 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 6 veces hoy

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25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, 2601 AU-ACT

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Zona
Canberra
Horarios
Desayuno Lun–Vie 06:30–10:00 Sáb, Dom 07:00–10:30 All Day Dining Lun–Jue 12:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 12:00–21:30 Bar Lun–Jue 12:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 12:00–22:00
Precios
De $41 a $100
Cocinas
Australiana moderna, Fusión / Ecléctica, Mundial, internacional
Ambiente
Casual elegante
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Parking details
Underground paid public parking available
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cafetería, Cervezas, Chimenea interior, Cócteles, Comida al aire libre, Comida al aire libre, Hora feliz, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Variedad, Vegana, Vinos

Página web
http://www.monsterkitchen.com.au/
Número de teléfono
(02) 6287 6287
Servicio de comidas
Full catering menu can be supplied upon request.
Instalaciones para eventos privados
Monster Salon is perfect for one-of-a-kind private events and is available upon request. Contact our events team at events.nishi@ovolohotels.com or 02 6287 6287

Monster Kitchen & Bar

Haz una reservación

Acerca de este restaurante

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Express Lunch

Bar Experience

Snacks

Edamame sesame, chilli saltAUD 13.00

Corn ribs shio kombu, smoked paprikaAUD 20.00

Pambula Sydney rock oysters, fermented rhubarb, basil oil AUD 11.00

Pecorina and green pea arancini with romesco and sumac dukkhaAUD 18.00

Lamb koftas with tahini labneh (3 pieces)AUD 19.00

Small Plates

Caesar salad cos leaves, anchovies, boiled eggs, bacon, fresh parmesan, crouton, Caesar dressingAUD 26.00

Guacamole served in stone bowl with seasonal condiments, corn chipsAUD 26.00

Antipasto for 2 - prok and fennel salami, prsciutto, aged bresaola, served with today's selection of seasonal grilled vegetables, olives, and breadAUD 39.00

Burrata, basil pesto cherry tomato and Three Mills toastAUD 29.00

Mains

Monster cheese burger, maple smoked bacon, zuni pickles and friesAUD 34.00

Riverina Angus Sirloin 200gm, red wine butter jus, fries AUD 39.00

Pasta Pappardelle, alla norma with parmesan cheese AUD 32.00

Braised cabbage, red wine lentils, pickled onion, fresh herbsAUD 38.00

Sides

Shoe-string fries, truffle aioli (AUD 15.00

Char Grilled Broccolini AUD 18.00

Desserts

Ovolo misu savoidari, coffee mascarponeAUD 19.00

Sticky date pudding, salted caramel and vanilla ice creamAUD 19.00

Vanilla creme brulee with macadamia biscottiAUD 19.00

Mulled wine poached pear crumble and lemon gelatoAUD 19.00

3 cheese platter with accompanimentsAUD 39.00

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