Cafe Monarch

Cafe Monarch

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Cafe Monarch serves fine dining in South Scottsdale organized around a set, multi-course menu, with a wine pairing available alongside the food. Reviewers point to dishes like cauliflower soup, squash blossoms, scallops, surf and turf, and rack of lamb as recurring parts of the lineup.

The room draws consistent praise for its atmosphere and ambiance, the kind of setting suited to a special-occasion dinner. Service comes up often in what regulars say about the place, alongside the overall dining experience built around the course menu.

The restaurant's beverage program was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service award in 2026.
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AWARDJames Beard Foundation Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, semifinalist2026
RATINGS4.8 stars across 1,549 reviews4 sources
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City

Scottsdale

Neighborhood

South Scottsdale

Price

$$$$

Cuisine

Fine Dining

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James Beard Semifinalist 2026
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