Monte Carlo Restaurant

Established in 1906, the Monte Carlo is one of Minneapolis' landmark establishments offering a great place for a weekday lunch, evening meal or a Sunday brunch. Features dishes from steaks and chops to seafood and our famous chicken wings in a relaxed surrounding.

9 / 10
200
ratings
  • Phone

    (612) 333-5900

  • Website

    montecarlomn.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

219 3rd Ave N Minneapolis , MN 55401 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 68


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Derek

The Monte Carlo wings (Beijing Style) are the bomb dot com. Hot and crispy with a salty, sweet, and spicy dry rub on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Get a basket to share. No regrets.

Eater

The North Loop may be so hot right now, but the Monte Carlo has been holding it down since 1906. Sit at the bar with a martini and the famous wings , or get the traditional steak .[Eater 38 Member] Read more

Shawn

You know what they say, "atmosphere! atmosphere! atmosphere!" The Monte Carlo has plenty of that amazingness. Make sure to get a classic cocktail while you sit at the bar to complete the experience.

Cole Kennedy

The Roasted Sirloin Au Jus is a wonderful pile of meat atop an island of pumpernickel bread , all floating in a sea of savory gravy .

City Pages

Sandwiches , a ruling Caesar salad , and a laid-back Sunday brunch make Monte Carlo a convivial place to be. Read more

City Pages

Voted top 10 Martinis ! Now that you're all grown up and graduated from Scooby Snacks and Colorado Bulldogs, the bartenders at the Monte Carlo are ready to pour you what you've been missing.

Jake Szymanski

One of the best patios in the city . The martinis here are perfect and classically done. Not to mention the generally endless liquor selection . They don't have ginger beer though.

City Pages

Voted top ten chicken wings ! Each bit of the wing brings a different spice flavor. Not entirely savory, not exactly sweet, it's an entirely unidentifiable, familiar flavor.

Twan

Chicken wings , seafood pasta and classic cocktails . Also, the bartenders are great- knowledgeable and amiable.

Gordon Wright

Good vibe, strong drinks and throw back bartenders . In the summer the patio is the spot.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Best Classic Bar 2012 - It’s the bar that sets the standard, the one you see yourself sitting at in the movie of your life. Read more

Jocelyn Williams

Loved dinner on the patio . Nice atmosphere. Cocktails are $12 but you get two drinks worth.

Clyde NJ

Food is delicious, cozy atmosphere (upscale without being pretentious ), friendly staff

jeffrey b

Great drinks and the wings app is very tasty. Great service from Kristine and others!

Drew G.

The reviews are true; the Monte Carlo wings are that good. Enjoy the patio before a Twin's game. It's an easy walk to Target Field .

Scott Swartz

If you want a sandwich , you can't go wrong with a burger -one of the best downtown- or the Cajun chicken sandwich .

Jerel Honer

Best Grasshopper ever! Heart this place!

J.P. Brydges

The godfather of Minneapolis bars ... life would be worse without it! My favorite for years!

Todd Staberg

Brunch on the patio , the bloodies are still great after 20 years!

T Dera

Order the wings . They're so much better than "bar wings ". Savory spices crispy yummy addictive not mindless red spicy sauce

Abra Cadaver

5-spice wings , Szechuan green beens, roast sirloin au jus ! If Tim is bartending ask for the Annie/Manny martini :)

Eric Berns

Nothing beats the Monte. Allison & TIM are the best. Free valet parking . But always tip!!

Beth Kaufman

Enjoy a drink at this modern bar in an old school restaurant . An unexpected place to see and be seen. You will feel like a movie star lounging with a dirty martini ...

Chris R

The patio is great for Happy Hour . The inside; not so much.

Brennan Stout

Cocktails are served in a pint glass with a cocktail glass. One drink is basically a double.

Keith Holm

Try the chicken wing basket. It's not on the menu but it makes for a complete meal. Best wings ever!!

Robert Howze

The chicken & calamari is phenomenal....... ???? ????

Stephen Koontz

Represents an era you can attempt to relive for a classic drink or four

Jason Hartfield

OMG The wings here will change your life!

Gittelson???? Jewelers

The chicken wings with Worcestershire sauce .

Kyle Thorsen

Make sure you ask for Eric! And get the wings , they are freakn amazing!!

Mechelle Brown

We had a party of twenty two and had to split our own bill of almost 1k. To say the least we will not be returning here for any event .

R.G. Logan

Liver and onions are out of this world

Adam Fleitman

Enjoy an old fashioned at the oldest bar in downtown Minneapolis

Jen Walden

When the weather is nice, this is one of the best patios in town .

Meet Minneapolis

Enjoy the patio views over dinner at Monte Carlo in the summer.

Mike Walker

One of the few places (unfortunately!) to get liver and onions !

Mike Walker

One of the few places (Unfortunately!) to get liver and onions !

Nolan Vaughan

Shortly after killing his first victim. Andrew Cunanan stopped in for a lite dinner .

Jen @ Radar

Wings are the best! Dry rubbed with a million seasonings of sweet & savory.

Nora R.

OMG-best fried chicken ever! i highly recommend it!

Nicole Nottingham

Ask for seating in the mainroom. Call ahead for reservations in a booth .

Sarah Edwards

Make sure to ask for Eric; he's the funnest bartender !

Bruce Christianson

Best Patio with Chicken wings .

Rob Mehta

Hang out on the patio and order some wings and a drink :)

Eric Kazda

Excellent location for an after dinner drink

Doug Adelmann

Dry rub wings !

Tom Vance

You should try the wings here, as well as the spicey beans.

John Lesch

The meat is WELL DONE. If you like it medium, order medium or even medium rare!

Josh Thompson

Great place. Don't get the House Salad . It's just half a bag of lettuce.

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