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Cafe Monarch

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Cafe Monarch
Jackie Mercandetti 

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6934 E. 1st Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-970-7682 

 

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  • American, Greek, Mediterranean
    Sun,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 11am-3pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm
    $$, $$$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly
    Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    BYOB
  • Accepted, Required, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

Eating at leisurely Café Monarch about as personal a dining experience you can have, next to actually eating at someone's home. You're really in chef-owner Christopher Van Arsdale's hands when you eat here, as the man does everything from cooking to dish-washing. There's a printed menu of Mediterranean-inspired appetizers, sandwiches, and salads at lunch, but don't be surprised if he asks about your preferences and goes off on a creative tangent — that's half the fun of it.







  • 2011 | Best Contemporary American Restaurant

    Café Monarch is untraditional in terms of restaurants, in that it's a one-man show that's as much an experience as it is a fine-dining restaurant. That one man is Chef Christopher Van Arsdale, and his mission is to create fresh and innovative American cuisine that caters to the needs of each guest. He's your chef, your waiter, and your busboy all wrapped up in a gracious package. Enjoy your meal on the garden patio or inside the small dining room, where you can watch him bustle around... More »

  • 2009 | Best Place to Meet the Chef

    When you visit Café Monarch, you're entering Christopher Van Arsdale's domain. He's the chef-owner of this super-stylish, tucked-away spot, and he's often a one-man show, waiting on tables, chatting up customers, and cooking up a storm in the 558-square-foot space that he single-handedly designed. After spending years as a personal chef, Van Arsdale realized his dream of opening his own place, and he's created an atmosphere that's so friendly and intimate that it's almost like dining... More »

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