The Monroe

Name: The Monroe
Address: 448 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL, United States, 32801
Telephone: (407) 734-2103
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

339 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Opening in May 2021 in Creative Village, downtown Orlando, The Monroe will be a destination, featuring several multi-use spaces including a stylish lounge, elegant semi-private dining room, backyard patio, coffee shop, and cocktail bar. Whether grabbing a quick drink with friends for happy hour or enjoying a multi-course Chef's tasting, The Monroe will offer an exemplary dining experience.

The menu highlights Chef Josh's unique twists on modern comfort fare, presenting an accommodating menu of shareable small plates, entrees, and nostalgic childhood desserts. Menu favorites include fried chicken, pastrami corndogs, grilled St. Louis ribs, and the buttermilk fried chicken salad complimented by a focused cocktail, wine, and beer program. The coffee bar, located at the front of the dining room, will be open 9am-3pm to offer espresso, cold brew, iced tea, and grab-and-go breakfast pastries.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(407) 734-2103
Website
https://www.themonroeorlando.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Josh Oakley
Private party facilities
Please reach out to our Marketing and Events Director: makaela@goodsaltgrp.com for more information regarding private or semi-private events at The Monroe.

Location
448 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Neighborhood
Downtown Orlando
Cross street
Terry Ave and Amelia St
Parking details
Street parking is available in the vicinity. Public parking is available in the Union West garage located across the street at 610 Federal St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Grilled Chicken Wings$12.00
BBQ spice, celery, blue cheese dressing
Blistered Shishito Peppers$9.00
Pickled red onion, smoked paprika aioli, crispy quinoa
Black Hummus$13.00
Black bean, black sesame, crispy chickpeas, spiced oil, naan, crudite
Artisan Cheese Plate$21.00
Roth Butterkase (WI), chocolate stout cheddar (OR), Humble Fog goat (CA), grilled sourdough, accoutrements
Ceviche$17.00
Royal red shrimp, leche de tigre, fresno chili, cilantro
Chicken Liver Mousse$10.00
Sweet onion jam, honey gelée, grilled sourdough

Soup, Salads & Small Plates

Roasted Tomato Soup$8.00
Croutons, herb oil
Farro Salad$18.00
Blue crab, fennel, radish, avocado, grapefruit, snow peas, tomato, honey balsamic
Monroe Summer Salad$9.00
House greens mix, tomato, avocado, pickled red onion, bacon lardon, Beemster XO gouda, buttermilk ranch
Grilled Pork Belly$14.00
Miso glaze, pickled shallot, melted leek
Corn on the Cob$9.00
Zellwood Farms corn, umami butter, cowboy candy
St. Louis Ribs$15.00
Mustard BBQ scallions
Roasted Local Mushrooms$16.00
Fungi Jon mushroom blend, fried chile verde, crispy shallots

Mains

Florida Salmon$24.00
Grilled Florida Bluehouse Salmon, corn & edamame succotash, Benton's country ham crispy bits, arugula pistou
Pan Seared Grouper$33.00
Yellow edge grouper, quinoa, peach purée, pickled peaches, chamomile nage
8oz. Hanger Steak$34.00
Porcini rubbed hanger steak, crispy red skin potatoes, local maitake mushrooms, smoked blue cheese butter, piquillo pepper purée
Local Bay Scallop Campanelle$23.00
Orlando City Pasta campanelle, roasted tomato butter, arugula, caper, fine herbs
Cheshire Pork Chop$27.00
BBQ bacon fat vinaigrette potatoes, pickled mustard seed
Monroe Burger$16.00
Double patty smash burger, smoked provolone, secret sauce, pickles, shaved onion, potato bun, potato wedges
Orlando Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Szechuan-citrus oil, hot & sour cucumber slaw, spicy mayo, potato bun, potato wedges

Fried Chicken

Proudly serving Bell & Evans all natural chicken

Fried Chicken Plate$19.00
while supplies last; 1 thigh & 1 drum; 2 sides of your choice (+$1 for mac & cheese); 1 cheddar-bacon fat biscuit - w/ honey mustard butter

Sides

Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy$6.00
Cole Slaw$5.00
Collards$5.00
Mac & Cheese$8.00
Watermelon-Basil Salad$5.00
Cheddar-Bacon Biscuit$3.00
Honey mustard butter

What 339 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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EATLIKECHRIS
Miami
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a wonderful dining experience at MONROE. The only misstep was the hostess and check-in procedure. We arrived promptly at 5:45 pm for our reservation. I approached the hostess stand and notified them that our party was here. I sat down in the lounge area and waited. I then got a text asking me to confirm my reservation so I replied that I was already at the restaurant. No one came to seat us. I waited until 6:05 and approached the hostess stand again...a different hostess was there. I was slightly abrupt when I mentioned we had been sitting unattended for 20 minutes. She was dismissive and rude saying..."we sent you text".. to which I said that I replied I was ALREADY at the restaurant. Shortly afterwards we were seated at a lovely table and greeted by James. He was so full of personality and good energy. He was engaging and friendly and made some nice food recommendations. All of the selections were delicious. The best part was he surprised us with a huge piece of the PERFECT CHEESECAKE...totally "complimentary" and that was a really nice gesture. The dessert was light and creamy and not too sweet...we will certainly be back again!
KD
KatiaD
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Food, service and ambiance was perfect. Do yourself a favor and order the fried chicken Yumm!! Love that they have happy hour until 7 and even on Saturdays. Absolutely loved it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about our experience at this restaurant was superb. The decor/ ambiance is so warm and beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the food was delicious! Would recommend 100 times over!
SX
SoutoXS
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Received amazing recommendations. Drinks were on point. Fried chicken was legit the best I've ever had. Towards the end of our time there they regretfully had to ask us to move to accommodate a much larger party that wasn't supposed to be there for a while, but they ASKED us if we wouldn't mind moving AND gave us complimentary drinks for the inconvenience. Server was attentive and knowledgable and the place is cool AF. I live on the East Side south of UCF but I'd make the trek over there again to try more things!
NA
NaaraA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space with friendly and attentive staff. The food was amazing! Specially their hot chicken sandwich and desserts! Not noisy at all yet you can feel vibe. Cannot wait to be back!
a
anoellea
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent date night! Our food was wonderful, drinks delicious, and Joe's service was top-notch! We will be back for sure.
m
monre
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
waited 7 minutes to be seated, the waitress was very short and one word answered everything. Hospitality is a hard business especially these days however if you don't like your job quit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience at The Monroe. The food and service were both exceptional. A wonderful date night. I even came back the same week to take my mom for lunch and she agreed it was incredible
QS
QueenSultana
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great ambiance.
TV
TV4020
Orlando
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food is ok but the ambiance was nice and lively. Service was excellent. The fried chicken plate was great. The main reason for going to The Monroe was to walk around Creative Village.
AS
AliciaS
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food and ambiance was top-tier. Everyone loved their food. The only thing lacking was the attention from our server initially. We ordered mimosas bottles, but we received our appetizers first. So we were sitting 10+ mins without even a drink, which was disappointing. Other than that it was a great place and I will visit again. Also, my friend pointed out that the menu is limited so make sure to check it out for your preference.
SP
ScottP
Tampa
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place!!! James our sever, was amazing! The service was so good. The food was innovative, fresh and exciting. The ambience is top! Highly recommend!
RG
RebeccaG
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service. I was impressed by the quality of food and the ambiance if the atmosphere.
ES
EricS
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a great place, great food, service and value. We are recommending this place to everyone and can’t wait to go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Fun waiter, great food, good drinks and excellent atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We enjoyed the overall experience but had some issues with the good. Three of us ordered the pork chop entree and ended up sending it back. Too large, too fatty and inedible. The corn appetizer was nothing special either. We did like the mushroom appetizer the ribs, and the desserts were great. I’d definitely return but not order the pork chop!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food Drinks and service are all very good The only negative is the restaurant is loud
SG
StephenG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Beautiful space, food was delicious and the service was very pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The crispy mushroom (appetizer) was so great and very yummy. Our server is well known about menu and very helpful for us.
TR
TheRev
Orlando
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can't go wrong with the Hot Orlando Chicken sandwich or the fried chicken plate with the watermelon basil salad.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great Date spot we are from out of town so picked a random place and it didn’t disappoint. The Chicken Sandwich was legit and the Ribs for appetizer were also good. The server was also helpful and very welcoming.
TM
ToniaM
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family’s first visit was excellent. Our server matched my husband’s wit and kept the great energy going. The fried chicken and macaroni and cheese were sinfully delicious. Our young adult children enjoyed the pork chops with roasted potatoes and the scallop campanelle. We will definitely visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was 2nd to none from when we walked in and we’re immediately seated on time. Our waitress Ashley was very smart in answering our questions and our food choices, there was also the young lady that was helping her which deserve a nice tip as I hope they shared because we tipped over 20%☺️. The steak was perfect and the way I asked for it and the scallop pasta was better than expected, the ribs we picked for our appetizer made us feel like we were in Kansas City🔥. God willing we will frequent The Monroe.
SM
SydneyM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AWESOME!!!!! First time here!!! What a gem!!!! Ash took excellent care of us!!! The fried chicken is an absolute MUST!!!!!!! Out of this world!!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!!
GA
GennyA
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
Table service outstanding, food really good and cocktails delicious. Hostess stand, lots of confusion about my reservation. I made through open table and they could not find my reservation, i showed the hostess my OpenTable booking. She advised me they were fully booked and could not accommodate me because they could not find me. They told me to find a high top, we did and Rachel who served us was a joy. After 30 mins we text our friend if they were close to the Monroe, she was already there and had been for 30mins, she was sat in the main dining area. When she arrived she let the hostess know she was as joining me, they sat her as the first to arrive from our table! Lots of unnecessary confusion. Food and wonderful service made up for hostess/manager mix up!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and ambiance. Our server James was fantastic, very warm and friendly. Everyone was great and we can’t wait to go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We’re from out of town and absolutely loved this spot. Worth the stop. Ambiance was amazing and service was good. Loved our food too!
RR
RyanR
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful ambiance inside, great food, service, and espresso. Mushrooms had great flavor and the fried chicken was moist and flavorful. Looking forward to going back.
JH
JennH
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is truly a vibe. I cannot wait to go back already. I love that you can dress up or down and still be dressed appropriately.
JR
JonR
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is cooked super well and the drinks we got were really good too
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Good ambiance
J
Julie366
Orlando
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply outstanding. Great service. Amazing sides. Will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love The Monroe! Who would’ve thought we’d say “best fried chicken ever!” here?! But, they aren’t joking when they give you the whole pitch of how great it is. Great ambiance, fantastic service and fun drinks — perfect to celebrate a 21st birthday! 😋
CC
CarltonC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Atmosphere is amazing!! Place is designed well and in great location. Menu is very limited, items on menu were either unavailable or not as described. Food was bland and overall underwhelming in tatse.
SS
StewS
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Go to the Monroe it will be worth the trip. Great food great atmosphere great staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best fried chicken in Orlando, and the drinks are amazing. Love this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were excellent and the ambiance was awesome, I will go again!
JK
JKII
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took a break from the Disney area and tried a farm to table spot in downtown or Orlando and The Monroe delivered it all! Our server was amazing, we loved the ambiance and every dish was tasty and well balanced!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for my birthday. The food was delicious and my drinks were awesome. Our service was great too.
RS
RickeyS
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. Service was great too

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Monroe is rated 4.8 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

448 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Terry Ave and Amelia St
Neighborhood
Downtown Orlando
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available in the vicinity. Public parking is available in the Union West garage located across the street at 610 Federal St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Josh Oakley
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.themonroeorlando.com/
Phone number
(407) 734-2103
Private party facilities
Please reach out to our Marketing and Events Director: makaela@goodsaltgrp.com for more information regarding private or semi-private events at The Monroe.

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Fried Chicken Plate

Mac &amp Cheese

Orlando Hot Chicken Sandwich

Snacks & Shareables

Grilled Chicken Wings$12.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$9.00

Black Hummus$13.00

Artisan Cheese Plate$21.00

Ceviche$17.00

Chicken Liver Mousse$10.00

Soup, Salads & Small Plates

Roasted Tomato Soup$8.00

Farro Salad$18.00

Monroe Summer Salad$9.00

Grilled Pork Belly$14.00

Corn on the Cob$9.00

St. Louis Ribs$15.00

Roasted Local Mushrooms$16.00

Mains

Florida Salmon$24.00

Pan Seared Grouper$33.00

8oz. Hanger Steak$34.00

Local Bay Scallop Campanelle$23.00

Cheshire Pork Chop$27.00

Monroe Burger$16.00

Orlando Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Plate$19.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy$6.00

Cole Slaw$5.00

Collards$5.00

Mac & Cheese$8.00

Watermelon-Basil Salad$5.00

Cheddar-Bacon Biscuit$3.00

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