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: 4.7

4.7

283 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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 May 2022

May 2022

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Sun

21:00

Booked 13 times today

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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
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Fried PeanutsUS$6.00
BBQ spice
White Bean HummusUS$9.00
Cucumber, tomato, olive oil, mint, sumac, lavash
Pastrami CorndogsUS$9.00
Rye bread batter, pastrami spiced sausage grain mustard, pickles
Buffalo Chicken DipUS$10.00
Spicy chicken rillettes, blue cheese, carrot, celery, schmaltz toast
Frito PieUS$12.00
Pork & beef chili, fritos, cheddar, grilled corn, avocado, scallions
Local Vegetable PlateUS$15.00
Daily selection, served with ranch
Artisan Cheese PlateUS$17.00
Rogue Blue (OR), Hudson Valley Camemberti (NY), Grafton Cloth bound Cheddar (VT), grilled bread
House Charcuterie BoardUS$21.00
Pickled summer sausage, black pepper bacon, smoked hot links, chicken liver mousse, pickles, grilled bread

Salads & Small Plates

Florida Peach SaladUS$9.00
Benton's country ham, maitake mushrooms, scallions, smoked blue cheese, peach vinaigrette
Monroe Caesar SaladUS$9.00
Romaine, arugula, radicchio, frisee, tomato, pepperoncini, parmesan caesar dressing
Cumin Roasted Cauliflower & CarrotsUS$11.00
Aji amarillo, cilantro, pickled sweet peppers
Low Country CevicheUS$16.00
Royal red shrimp, octopus, bay scallop, lemon, pickling spice, onion
Grilled St. Louis RibsUS$15.00
Mustard BBQ, scallions
Fried Chicken WafflesUS$14.00
Hot honey mustard, petite salad
Grilled Local MushroomsUS$16.00
Fried grits, tomato hollandaise

Mains

Royal Red ShrimpUS$24.00
Carolina gold rice, tomato, boiled peanuts, bacon, celery
Blackened St. Johns River CatfishUS$22.00
Stewed tomato, stone ground grits, herb butter
Chicken Noodle SoupUS$19.00
chicken thighs, broccoli, mushrooms, soft egg, udon noodles, roasted chicken broth
Shake & Bake Ham ChopUS$23.00
Sweet onion jam, BBQ baked beans
Country Pork & Beef RaguUS$19.00
Lumaconi pasta, peas, xo gouda, sage
Beef Short Rib "Salisbury Steak"US$25.00
Mushroom gravy, mashed potato, green beans, fried shallot
Monroe BurgerUS$14.00
Double patty smash burger, smoked provolone, secret sauce, pickles, shaved onion, curly fries, potato bun
Orlando Hot Chicken SandwichUS$14.00
Szechuan-citrus oil, red cabbage & carrot slaw, duke's mayo, potato bun, curly fries

Fried Chicken

Proudly serving all natural chicken

Fried Chicken PlateUS$19.00
1 pc white or 3 pc dark, 2 sides, 1 biscuit
By the Piece
- BreastUS$8.00
- WingUS$5.00
- ThighUS$6.00
- LegUS$6.00
- 8pc Whole BirdUS$45.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes w/ GravyUS$6.00
WedgesUS$6.00
CollardsUS$5.00
Mac & CheeseUS$7.00
BBQ Baked BeansUS$6.00
Vinegar SlawUS$4.00
Watermelon-Basil SaladUS$5.00
Buttermilk Biscuits
Honey mustard butter
- eaUS$3.00

What 283 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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AlexK
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Drinks and atmosphere were great, service was quick and good, The fried chicken was a little over cooked, but the rest was outstanding. The Hot Chicken sandwich was spot on. Overall great experience.
RC
RobinC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Server was awesome. Ribs were fantastic. Dessert was the best. Fried chicken was just okay. Overall nice vibe.
RS
RustyS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Among the best vibe of any restaurant in central Florida... always have a great experience, every time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience5
Very limited menu, not much to choose from at all. Chicken was raw on both plates and had to send back to cook. Very pricey for what you get. Coffee was tasty but not hot. The place was beautiful and we were really hoping the food would be as good as the beauty of the place, not so. Might try again in the future but not anytime soon. Also, as for the chicken was surprised how nonchalant they were like it was no big deal. That was weird to me as well.
PC
PalmCoastVisitor
Orlando
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was inventive & scrumptious from apps to mains. James has been our server before. He is knowledgeable & delightful.
NI
NICKP
Hawaii
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great vibe, decor, and ambiance. Overall a superb visit. The parking can be confusing and the prices are on the higher side. But the food was excellent and the server was very nice. Portions were enough, id go back again!
MR
MaRo
Orlando
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a gem. Every time is friendly, attentive service and impeccable food. Highly recommended :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
My friend and I are always looking for a nice brunch spot in Orlando. As a first time try, we came to the Monroe with typical brunch expectations. I had the waffles with strawberries with the potato wedges and watermelon salad. My waffles weren’t horrible but I’ve had better and never in my southern life had watermelon with salt and onions. I was appalled and can’t get the taste of memory out of mind. My friend at the burger and potato wedges and as stated “it tasted better than it looked” As part of my meal, I requested scrambled eggs and was told special side orders could not be made because they didn’t want to overwhelm the chefs. I also had the Moscow mule and to my real Moscow mule drinkers, a mule isn’t a mule unless it’s served in a copper mug. Call me boujee but for me, it’s the presentation. Overall, the ambiance was to die for. It was somewhat safari-an (waitresses shirts) and vintage. There’s a large section sitting and enjoying some coffee or book and an outdoor patio area.
Y
Yatuze
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The Monroe is always lively. Service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my birthday & our first time here! 🥳 Hands down the best restaurant I’ve been to in downtown Orlando! The hostess greeted us at the door right away & said happy birthday, the waiter brought out the menu with happy birthday Pinkee on it (nice personal touch), the food and drinks were amazing! Special birthday treat at the end to make it a memorable night for my hubs & I! Thank you & I can’t wait to come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Third visit in a month, cannot get past the amazing fried chicken. And Mac and cheese! Brought a couple of friends with us and they enjoyed it just as much. Kudos on the consistently great service and quality of food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and service.
ZA
ZACB
Orlando
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Good menu. Fairly poor execution. Old oil. If they executed well, it would be 5 stars. Servers couldn’t remember what restaurant they were at. Forgot key ingredients in drinks and for sides. Oh well. You give everyone a shot!
BV
BonnV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We arrived for an early dinner, before 6pm on a Saturday. From the time we walked in and until our dinner was complete we had an excellent experience. The menu options were great. We ordered Low Country Pickled Shrimp, Monroe Burger and the Grilled Pork Prime Rib, everything was excellent! The potato wedges are a must. I was also impressed with the non-alcoholic options under the "Spirit Free" menu. I ordered Something Fruity and it was delicious. I will definitely go back to try their Fried Chicken. And our waiter Joe was wonderful.
AC
AprylC
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful addition to the downtown creative arts area. Food and service were top notch! They were very accommodating with my mothers picky eating habits and never batted and eye or made her feel like her request was an imposition. My only complaint was it was a smidge loud making it difficult to hear people at the end of the table.
B
Brandon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Our server, Johnny and Gabby were awesome! Not only was our service moderately fast, their personable aura invited conversation and we left with new friends. Our outdoor dinner had a quiet ambiance which added to our aesthetically pleasing experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated May dad’s 82 birthday - vibe was laid back and fun. Food was spot on…great new addition to the local food scene!
JC
JeffClark
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food Great atmosphere!
C
Chicagogal
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fun vibe, great fried chicken. Lmk be the lounge setup.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Saturday evening as some people were starting to gather for the Orlando soccer game, plenty of good space in the place to eat and food is beyond incredible! Rachel took excellent care of us and we will be making many more trips back for the outrageous chicken platter! Excellent restaurant and kudos to Jason and Sue for assembling such a great menu and staff!
l
littlefajita
Orlando
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance and a cool place to hang out with friends to enjoy good drinks and cocktails.
SH
StephenH
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was very inviting and comfortable with accents of wood and leathers. ALL of the food was delicious and I highly recommend the Fried Chicken Plate.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The lunch menu was limited. Overall wonderful experience from the drinks , ambiance and customer service .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hamburg Area
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service!!
MW
MorganW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a birthday! Amazing service and very tasty food and drinks!
SQ
SandraQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, nice service. We visited on a crowded evening, hence a lot of noise around.
l
lindseys
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
I thought you had to have a reservation for this place, but on a Saturday night at 6:30 it was completely empty. The food was almost like fast food and came out within minutes. On a scale of 1-5 I give it a 3.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great afternoon brunch on a Saturday! Jason Chin and company scored big with this location and menu!
N
Nana
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service is always very good. We love ambience. Only negative was we sat at table towards the front. There was no one at the door and a vagrant came in and whispered in my husband’s ear that he was very homeless. In this era of covid and random violence that placed a damper on the moment. Hostess should not of left her post and let patrons be harrassed.
m
mkarpiel
New Mexico
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
The noise level was very high and made it difficult to have a conversation. I was not able to hear our server and had to ask her to repeat several times. My wife ordered a grey goose vodka and the server came back a few minutes later and advised they don’t have ANY premium vodkas. The food was OK but the delivery was way off. We received our appetizer and 2 min later our main meals were brought out. This timing needs to be resolved The restaurant and bar look very nice and modern but industrial which is one of the main reasons for the noise level. Definitely would not return
WM
WonderfulMeal
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and ambience were fantastic and the food was amazing. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitress was knowledge about the menu and the recommendations were spot on for each persons taste. Timely of food served never felt rushed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was good, but the portions for the salads were small.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Ashley was very attentive and gave great suggestions on brunch entrees!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So amazing!!! The food was excellent, the tomato soup is my favorite.Hannah our server was great. Definitely, our favorite and cozy atmosphere
CS
CelimarS
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Ambience. We reserved an 8 pm table but showed up 40 minutes early to be able to enjoy a cocktail at their beautiful cozy lounge area. The service was fantastic and the food was brought to us fast, cooked perfectly, and reasonably priced. I will recommend the BBQ Salmon and their signature Fried Chicken.
BC
BenjaminC
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good vibes, good service Cant ask for anything more!
BT
BekahT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and a unique menu! Nice to get a bit outside of downtown. The coffee is delicious too
A
Angie
Orlando
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
New, contemporary style restaurant close to everything downtown. Food and drinks were great. We will definitely come back again!
LM
LaurenM
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always. Grateful for the new kids menu!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

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

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The Monroe is rated 4.7 stars by 283 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

21:00

Booked 13 times today

448 N Terry Ave Orlando, FL 32801

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Terry Ave and Amelia St
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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The Monroe

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Fried Chicken Waffles

Mac &amp Cheese

Monroe Burger

Snacks & Shareables

Fried PeanutsUS$6.00

White Bean HummusUS$9.00

Pastrami CorndogsUS$9.00

Buffalo Chicken DipUS$10.00

Frito PieUS$12.00

Local Vegetable PlateUS$15.00

Artisan Cheese PlateUS$17.00

House Charcuterie BoardUS$21.00

Salads & Small Plates

Florida Peach SaladUS$9.00

Monroe Caesar SaladUS$9.00

Cumin Roasted Cauliflower & CarrotsUS$11.00

Low Country CevicheUS$16.00

Grilled St. Louis RibsUS$15.00

Fried Chicken WafflesUS$14.00

Grilled Local MushroomsUS$16.00

Mains

Royal Red ShrimpUS$24.00

Blackened St. Johns River CatfishUS$22.00

Chicken Noodle SoupUS$19.00

Shake & Bake Ham ChopUS$23.00

Country Pork & Beef RaguUS$19.00

Beef Short Rib "Salisbury Steak"US$25.00

Monroe BurgerUS$14.00

Orlando Hot Chicken SandwichUS$14.00

Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken PlateUS$19.00

By the Piece

Sides

Mashed Potatoes w/ GravyUS$6.00

WedgesUS$6.00

CollardsUS$5.00

Mac & CheeseUS$7.00

BBQ Baked BeansUS$6.00

Vinegar SlawUS$4.00

Watermelon-Basil SaladUS$5.00

Buttermilk Biscuits

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