Monarch is especially appropriate for a special occasion. It's also a fine spot to impress the boss or the in-laws. Oenophiles looking for multiple tastes will also find Monarch attractive

Not an auspicious beginning, to be sure, but it was smooth sailing once I had the bag of goodies in my hot little hands.

Whether it be the private rooms, the fine-dining area, the bistro or even the bar, we can't think of a more magnificent dining space in St. Louis. But it remains for Monarch to transform its frequent flashes of culinary brilliance into consistent, start-to-finish radiance before the dining itself achieves the same corona as the space.