Monarca · Restaurant · Vancouver
Gastown fine dining: premium steak, seafood, and caviar.
Monarca is Gastown's fine-dining supper club, a modern steak-and-seafood room at 181 Carrall Street where the kitchen is the headline act before the night turns. The cooking is premium and built for sharing: tomahawk, striploin, and skirt cuts off the grill, seafood towers and plates of salmon, tuna, scallops, and prawns, caviar service, and Latin-inflected dishes that give the menu its own accent. It is the kind of table where a group orders wide and lingers.
The room sets the tone. Dim lighting, textured jungle-inspired design, and a low, moody warmth make it read intimate for a date and generous for a celebration. Service runs to the upscale end of Gastown, and the wine and cocktail programs are built to match the food rather than sit beside it.
Reservations for dinner run through Ope
Monarca takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 16:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 16:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 16:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 16:00 - 02:00
- Friday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 03:00
- Sunday: 16:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Monarca
How do I get a reservation at Monarca in Vancouver?
Tables at Monarca are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Monarca?
Monarca is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Monarca?
Monarca runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Monarca located?
Monarca is in Vancouver. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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