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| - I think I expected too much going in to Cafe Monarch, so maybe I had just set the bar too high but I was a little underwhelmed with the experience.
The service was very friendly and attentive... in the beginning. Towards the end of my mom's and my meal, we felt sort of forgotten about.
I was expecting Chef Chris to call and confirm my reservation, based on other Yelpers reviews, which he did not. I was also hoping he would stop by my table, since I had specifically mentioned it was my first time coming and my mom was in town visiting from across the country. He did not stop by the table, but did talk to several other tables around us.
I had also mentioned we were celebrating my mom's birthday a week early, not in hopes of getting anything since the prix fixe menu Chef Chris offers already comes with dessert, but just so maybe someone would mention something to my mom and make her feel special. I wasn't very pleased when the three tables around us were all given their desserts with cute little birthday candles, but nothing for my mom.
As far as the food goes, I really did like both appetizers offered (we ordered one of each and shared), and the shrimp entree was very, very tasty. But neither my mom or I cared for the filet entree, as it was incredibly overcooked (the waitress said the beef would be prepared med-rare, it came out well as well can be) and the polenta served under the filet was very bland.
$45 per person, plus $10 corking fee led to a $108 dinner before tip, which for three courses and booze is pretty reasonable in Scottsdale, I just think I set my mental bar too high.
Cash only, btw.
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