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Monarch @ Hotel Zaza, Houston, TX

Monarch @ Hotel Zaza

4.3
4.3
896 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
5701 Main St., Houston, TX 77005

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 6:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:30 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 896 people are saying

Monarch @ Hotel Zaza reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monarch @ Hotel Zaza offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service, and ambience." Known for its "amazing atmosphere," guests appreciate the "delicious food" and creative cocktails. The lamb lollipops and small plates are particularly praised. While some find it "a bit overpriced," the overall "beautiful location" and attentive service make it a standout option for special occasions and casual dining alike.
896 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience. I even appreciated that they had a pizza for the kids.

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    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience for a business meeting. Excellent food, service and ambience. Absolutely love that you validate for parking, making it an easy spot to get in and out of!

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  3. Casey

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit overpriced for the quality of food. Small menus are fine, but I just expected more.

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  4. ChelseaD VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was awesome and the food & drinks were delicious as usual

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  5. Jeremy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere! We always love eating here. Staff was great and the food was delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive but not intrusive. They menu choice was excellent and the view very nice.

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  7. Allison VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was overpriced and the service was slow. We were underwhelmed.

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  8. Theodor

    Nashville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. I’m surprised at how good the food tastes relative to the reasonable prices. Most places overcharge when within a nice hotel.

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  9. Stephanie

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and dancing too. Lovely birthday weekend

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  10. Belinda VIP

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb small plates, especially the lamb lollipops! Service was amazing. Cocktails are special and creative!

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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 4.3 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 19 times today
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5701 Main St., Houston, TX 77005

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St and Ewing St
  • Neighborhood
    W. University / Med Center
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:30 am–2:00 am
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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