Restaurants near Golden Gate Canyon State Park

This was our first time visiting the monarch and we were excited to try the chophouse. While we had to wait nearly 20 mins after our reservation time to be seated, the bar is lovely and we enjoyed two espresso martinis. Once seated, our server Troy was excellent. He clearly knew the menu and spirits well but was timely, kind, and efficient. He came around at perfect intervals and paced our meal appropriately. We started with the oysters which were large and flavorful. I had the sea bass which was perfectly cooked and served in a saffron broth which was delicious. My husband had the NY strip which was thicker than expected, served with the most delightful whipped potato and cooked to perfection. The side of asparagus was good as well. Overall a lovely meal and not overpriced.

Good vibe and menu, but service is a little odd. I’ll go again and appreciate the effort.

The food was very good. The waiter was well enough.

we reserved a table for a birthday party. We had about 25 people. We had amazing space for everybody to mingle and walk around. The service was amazing. Would recommend it to anyone.

Being open, as the name says, 24-7, makes for convenience in Black Hawk. But a good, varied menu means that you aren’t sacrificing much to dine whenever. Fair price-points compared to other area choices. Good service, we’ll-plated portions. All in all, a solid choice for the area.