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Monarch @ Hotel Zaza, Houston, TX

Monarch @ Hotel Zaza

4.5
4.5
885 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Like everything at Hotel ZaZa, the dining room and nightlife space are designed to entice your every sense. Hotel Zaza dares you to lose yourself in the intoxicating aromas, layered flavors and unexpected touches of the “see and be scene” Monarch Restaurant & Lounge. So come, play, revel, and experience dining and entertainment in the Houston area that’s a world apart.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 06:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 06:30–02:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 527-1800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    William Crutcher
  • Catering
    For more information on catering please contact 713.639.4500
  • Private party facilities
    For upscale Houston events, chic social dinners and just about any occasion that calls for the ZaZa standard of good taste, our Houston event venues are the ultimate platforms for dazzling affairs. Treat guests to the rich flavors of Monarch, our prestigious onsite restaurant for private dining in Houston your guests will certainly remember. Please call 713.639.4539 to start your planning today!
  • Area
    W. University / Med Center
  • Cross Street
    Main St and Ewing St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Public transit
    Museum District stop on Houston Metrorail.
  • Entertainment
    SIP & SPIN WITH MONARCH EACH FRIDAY & SATURDAYSip cocktails while Houston's top local DJ spins house favorites in Monarch Restaurant & Lounge each Friday & Saturday night from 10pm-2am. For inquiries regarding bottle service and the weekly DJ lineup, please call 713.527.1800.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Great for brunch

  • Houston

    Great for brunch

  • Houston

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monarch at Hotel ZaZa offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "outstanding ambiance" and "attentive staff," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some mention service inconsistencies, the overall atmosphere and culinary delights ensure a memorable visit in Houston's museum district.

885 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The day after a major holiday is usually not the best time to go to a restaurant. The Monarch room at the hotel Zaza proved me wrong. Each of our party had exactly what they wanted from the brunch menu. Every thing was fresh and served with care and good humor. It isa very comfortable restaurant and will be on my rotation.

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  2. Andrea

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding evening from top to bottom! Our hostess was accommodating giving us several seating options, Jose, our waiter paced our meal perfectly, giving suggestions, created my drink of choice, and was delightful the whole evening. We were in Houston awaiting a cancer diagnosis, while also missing Christmas with our family, and everyone at Monarch gave us a beautiful evening away from the reality of life with cancer. We highly recommend an evening at Monarch!

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  3. Paul

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Great service and delicious food! Chef Herbst gave us special attention.

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  4. Emily

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience sitting outside, great service and food!

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  5. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed that shareable prime rib sliders. The broccoli artichoke and chicken flatbread was heavy on chicken and cheese cheese, but could have used more of the green items. Our server Matthew was very attentive and informative.

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  6. Donna

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our 2nd year to attend Monarchs Thanksgiving Holiday Meal. Outstanding Food, Service & Ambiance. Best deal for the Holidays!

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  7. Marilyn

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really so good! I've been in the past, but it was never so great before. I had the traditional turkey and dressing and it was so moist and tasty. Not to mention really generous potions. I was very impressed. I would highly recommend.

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  8. nicholas

    New Orleans

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose was our waiter. Fantastic service. Josh, the manager, checked on us several times to make sure all was to our expectations. Had a bottle of Justin Isoceles Cab Sauvignon (a bit pricey) that was to die for. The food was delicious and portions were more than we could finish. DJ started at 10 in the bar area and 2 wedding parties showed up. We joined the fun for after dinner drinks and people watching. A great dinner and great evening of fun and we didn’t even have to leave Hotel Zaza.

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  9. Melinda

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. We got the braised ribs and although very flavorful, they could have been more tender. Cheddar grits were very good as were the deviled eggs. Our server was very friendly but could have been more attentive. He also got our bill wrong twice. We love the ambience and noise level is very low.

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  10. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Confusion when we arrived for our dinner reservation. We stood at the hostess stand for several minutes before anyone showed up to speak with us, and then sat in the bar for about 15 before a server even acknowledged us. Another server tried to tell someone behind the bar that we clearly had not been served yet (we didn’t even have water) and he said loudly “that’s not my table.” Eventually our assigned server did appear and from then onward, the experience was okay. Food was pretty good, drinks were acceptable. Honestly we’ve received better service from your average 4 star hotel restaurant. Not at all on par with anything associated with a Michelin star hotel.

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FAQs

Monarch @ Hotel Zaza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 527-1800.

Monarch @ Hotel Zaza is rated 4.5 stars by 885 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monarch @ Hotel Zaza

5701 Main St., Houston, TX 77005

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St and Ewing St
  • Area
    W. University / Med Center
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 06:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 06:30–02:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Public transit
    Museum District stop on Houston Metrorail.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Crutcher
  • Entertainment
    SIP & SPIN WITH MONARCH EACH FRIDAY & SATURDAYSip cocktails while Houston's top local DJ spins house favorites in Monarch Restaurant & Lounge each Friday & Saturday night from 10pm-2am. For inquiries regarding bottle service and the weekly DJ lineup, please call 713.527.1800.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 527-1800
  • Catering
    For more information on catering please contact 713.639.4500
  • Private party facilities
    For upscale Houston events, chic social dinners and just about any occasion that calls for the ZaZa standard of good taste, our Houston event venues are the ultimate platforms for dazzling affairs. Treat guests to the rich flavors of Monarch, our prestigious onsite restaurant for private dining in Houston your guests will certainly remember. Please call 713.639.4539 to start your planning today!
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