Best Organic Food Restaurants in Avondale

Cafe Monarch was a outstanding experience. Starting with free valet parking, the restaurant has a peaceful fountain by a French door entrance. The hostess greeted us kindly and showed us to our seats at the bar. We prefer bar seating as we can sit side-by-side and have a more personal experience with the staff. The bar has an amazing assortment of liquor including full ranges of gin, vodka, whiskies and scotches and accompaniments. Our two bar tenders were very friendly without being intrusive. They let us get settled in with complementary bubbles and explained the dinner menu. The menu is a Prix Fix offering with a choice of either four or eight courses. The quantity of food on the two menus is nearly the same, so we chose the eight course dinner with more small bite choices on offer. As we needed to make modifications due to gluten and caviar allergies, the kitchen did an excellent job of adjusting the courses. We had chefs treat oyster, the autumn soup; sesame tuna; shrimp with grilled pineapple, avocado and radish; diver scallop with squash and pine nuts; a pleasant palate cleanser with lemon sorbet, berries and hibiscus; pork belly with apple, current, peppers and goat cheese; lamb chops with carrot, spinach and brioche; and A5 Wagyu filet mignon and short rib, bell pepper, and broccolini. Desert was a Chocolate cream with cookie. We had the Petite Fours with coffee and tea. At $290 it was a worthwhile and outstanding feast. We are planning to return to Cafe Monarch when next in Phoenix.

My wife and I have dined there several times. As always the service is excellent. My wife ordered the Veal and as usual it was delicious. I ordered the Lasagna and unfortunately was disappointed. It must have been cooked a bit too long or too hot. The bottom layer was tough and I could barely cut through it. In addition the ratio of cheese to noodles was overwhelming (way too much cheese), and the sauce was very rich. I could only finish half of my meal. We will dine there again but I won’t be ordering the Lasagna.

Patio was very relaxing, and the food was beyond. Delicious! Coffee tasted like I was in Paris! This is a must visit place for brunch!

Honestly have never had a bad experience with this restaurant. I absolutely love the atmosphere and the food is always top notch. A great place for date night and young couples who want to have a fun and energetic experience.

Out for date night and we chose Ocotillo per recommendation by friends. Spacious dining options both indoor and outdoors; warm and laid back ambience with beautiful AZ decor. Friendly and hospitable service with attention to detail, ensuring we had a good experience. Food was unique and delicious. Very talented chef. New manager Alexa has great energy. Definitely returning and would recommend for an enjoyable night out.