Cafe Monarch

Why we recommend Cafe Monarch in Scottsdale

When guests book a Scottsdale nightclub, beach club, or pool day through MyRSVP and ask where to eat around it, Cafe Monarch is one of the names that comes back most consistently from our team. This page is written as a guide rather than as a reservation listing: the practical details, the signature dishes, the room layout, and the direct route to reserve are all here so you know what to expect before you walk in. Restaurant reservations outside Las Vegas sit with the venues themselves; MyRSVP handles the nightlife and pool-club side of the trip.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Chef David Warner’s contemporary American menu anchors on a prix-fixe four-course format ($95 per person, wine pairings from $60) that shifts seasonally to showcase Arizona ingredients with global sophistication. Standout dishes include the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with fig jam and brioche, Pan-Seared Day Boat Scallops crowned with black truffle, and mains like the A5 Japanese Wagyu Filet with bordelaise reduction or the double-cut Veal Chop Milanese. The Lobster Bisque—saffron-laced and studded with tail meat—and the house-made Wild Mushroom Ravioli in truffle cream cater to seafood and vegetarian palates alike. Dessert leans indulgent: the Chocolate Decadence with molten center and raspberry coulis, or a Seasonal Sorbet Trio to reset. The 80-seat dining room balances intimacy with polish—candlelit booths and crisp white linens, fresh florals, and subtle artwork reflecting desert elegance. A small outdoor patio with shaded sails offers al fresco seating for cooler evenings. The vibe stays refined and attentive, anchored by a thoughtful wine list and craft cocktails like the Monarch Martini (gin, elderflower, lemon). This is the space for anniversaries, business lunches, or unhurried solo indulgence in Old Town Scottsdale’s most TripAdvisor-recognized fine dining spot.

Reservations — how to book Cafe Monarch

We keep Cafe Monarch on our curated Scottsdale dining list for guests asking what to do around a MyRSVP nightclub or pool-club booking. Restaurant reservations are direct with the venue; we don’t hold dining inventory here — that part of the concierge service is Las Vegas-only. Practical advice: book as early as you can, because flagship Scottsdale rooms routinely close a month or more out on peak weekends, and ask about chef’s counter, bar dining, or private-dining allocations if the main reservation book looks tight. Those formats often stay open days after the dining room has gone fully booked.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

What to know before you visit Cafe Monarch. The room operates on these hours: Monday–Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Friday 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM. On the dress side: Collared shirts required; jackets preferred for men. No t-shirts, flip-flops, sandals, athletic wear, shorts, or ball caps. Peak demand in Scottsdale falls around the November–April cool season, with the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson, and Cactus League Spring Training as sharpest peaks, sharpest on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, MLB Spring Training (Cactus League) — those are the dates the reservation book closes furthest out. If the main dining room is full on your target date, ask the restaurant about chef’s counter, bar seats or a tasting-menu slot; those formats often stay open days after the primary book has gone.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your Scottsdale trip

Reserving Cafe Monarch. Use the restaurant’s own booking channel for the dinner reservation; availability, private dining and chef’s-counter inventory live with the restaurant, not with MyRSVP. Dinner reservations are direct with Cafe Monarch. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.