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| - In a world full of overpriced, ultra hip, high-attitude and low-quality Scottsdale restaurants, it was refreshing to find this amazing gem, Cafe Monarch. A place where time slows down, and where great service is not an endangered species. This place is truly amazing, from the ambiance of dinning room, to the romantic patio heated by the gentle glow of central fireplace.
Our waiter, Chris, restored my faith in good service. Over the years, I have given up on even expecting good service from a waiter at a restaurant. The plethora of chain restaurants staffed by mechanical robots who repeat pre-prepared lines that someone in corporate marketing written down for them has lowered my expectation for service everywhere. Chris, however, was a breath of fresh air. A waiter who actually "CARED" about our dining experience, and made sensible recommendations on food and wine to ensure that we got the most out of evening. Furthermore, he went out of his way to accommodate any request we had even though the place was packed on a Saturday night. Most important, he had passion for what he was doing, and it showed.
The menu was fantastic, even though it is a set menu that includes four courses, it has enough flexibility and choice to accommodate almost any taste. The wine list was extensive and extremely well-balanced in terms of selection and price.
Well Done Cafe Monarch! You have brought all the right elements together to create a new standard in Scottsdale. Dining Experience Perfection!
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