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Dining Menu
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Monarch Breakfast Menu
Breakfast is served 7 days a week from 6:30 – 11:00 am in both Monarch Restaurant and Monarch Lounge.
Cereals, Fruits & Yogurts

Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat
Trio of Garnishes

Honey Yogurt Parfait
House Made Granola, Mango, Fresh Berries

House Made Maple Almond Granola
Bananas or Berries

Fresh Sliced Melons & Fruits
Tahitian Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée

Assorted Cereals
With Seasonal Fruit

Quench Your Thirst

Freshly Squeezed Juices
Orange
Grapefruit
Carrot

Assorted Juices
Apple
Tomato
Cranberry

Coffee and Such
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso

Keep it Simple!!

2 Eggs
Bacon, Sausage, Monarch Potatoes

Buttermilk Pancakes
Pure Maple Syrup (We can do them Blueberry, too!)

Eggs Benedict
Monarch Potatoes, Classic Hollandaise Sauce

Egg White Frittata
Marinated Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Syrup

Breakfast Sandwich
One Egg, Cheddar, Bacon, Ham, Monarch Potatoes

French Toast
Fresh Berries, Powdered Sugar, Pure Maple Syrup

Double Smoked Salmon
Toasted Bagel, Old School Garnish

Monarch Specialty Coffee Drinks
Cappuccino
Latte
Valrhona Mocha
Monarch Caramel
Valrhona Hot Chocolate

Hot Tea
Leaves of Provence
Himalayan Peak Darjeeling Organic
Chocolate Orange Truffle
White Lotus
Jasmine Downy Pearls
Green Tea Passion
Rainforest Mate
Chamomile Citron
African Amber

Morning Cocktails
Bellini
Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Espresso Martini

Specialties

Prime New York & Eggs
Monarch Potatoes, Caramelized Onions

Malted Almond Waffle
Chocolate Butter, Candied Almonds

Corned Beef Hash
Poached Eggs, Crispy Onions, Grilled Asparagus

Banana Granola Pancakes
Cinnamon Honey Butter

Migas
Traditional Tex-Mex Style

Milk
Whole, Skim & 2% Milk
Chocolate, Vanilla & Strawberry Milk

Chilled Coffee
Iced Coffee
Iced Latte

Bottled Water
Still or Sparkling
8

Smoothies
Strawberry Banana
Berry Blend
Coconut Mango
5

Pastry & Breads

Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

Fresh Daily Selection of Danishes

Home Baked Muffins
Daily Selection

Toasted Brioche
with Fresh Fruit Jam

Monarch Basket
Assortment of Four

Omelets

Seared Prime Beef Omelet
Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Monarch Potatoes

Personalized Omelet
Your Choice of Spinach, Ham, Smoked Chicken, Bacon, Sausage, Onions, Avocado, Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Peppers, Wild Mushrooms, Chorizo, Cheddar, Swiss, Fontina, Brie

Monarch Brunch Menu
Weekend Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm in both Monarch Restaurant and Monarch Lounge.
Imperial Brunch

Pastry Assortment

Course I:
Choice of

Steel Cut Oatmeal
Trio of Garnishes

Smoked Beef & Barley Soup
Blue Cheese Crouton

Honey Yogurt Parfait
House made Granola, Fresh Fruit & Berries

Course II:
Choice of

Migas
Classic Tex-Mex Breakfast

Classic American
Two Eggs, Silver Dollar Pancakes,
Sausage, Monarch Potatoes

Banana Granola French Toast
Cinnamon Honey Butter

Lobster Benedict
Truffle Hollandaise Monarch Potatoes

Shaved Pastrami & Swiss Sandwich
Caramelized Onions, Russian Dressing

Tuscan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Olive Relish

New Mexican Chopped Salad
Chipotle Glazed Shrimp,
Poblano Pecan Vinaigrette

Grilled Salmon Salad
Fennel, Cucumber, Tomatoes,
Citrus Vinaigrette

Course III:

Dessert Tasting
A Trio of Petite Confections

Additions

Bottomless Bellinis

Bottomless Mimosas

Za Bloody Mary

Brunch Cocktails

Royal Truffle
A royal confection with hints of raspberries and Godiva chocolate

Blue Mojito
Fresh blueberries and mint mingle with Tommy Bahama Rum for an ultra refreshing terrace favorite

Bubble Berry
Moët & Chandon and Tree Olives Berry Vodka flirt with a sugar kissed rim for this princess

Moulin Rouge
Pomegranate infused liquor followed by champagne with a delicate touch of cranberry

Irish Kiss
Espresso caressed with Frangelico, Bailey’s, and Amaretto

Wines by the Glass

Veuve Clicquot, "Brut Yellow Label," Reims, N.V.

Mumm, Brut Prestige, Napa, N.V.

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River, 2005

Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, 2005

Summerland, Pinot Noir, Monterey, 2006

Victor Hugo, Merlot, Paso Robles, 2005

Avalon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004

Monarch Lunch Menu
Monarch Restaurant is open 7 days a week, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for Lunch.
Starters

Smoked Beef & Barley
Blue Cheese Crouton

Chef’s Soup Preparation
Accompanying Garnishes

Monarch Salad
Baby Lettuce, Shaved Fennel, Marinated Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Salt & Pepper Rock Shrimp
Lemon Cilantro Aioli, Ponzu

French Fries !!!

Big Salads

Chicken B.L.T.
Iceberg Lettuce, Watercress, Marinated Tomatoes, Balsamic Ranch

Crispy Asian Tuna
Carrots, Pea Shoots, Cashews, Wontons, Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

Seared Mediterranean Lamb
Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, Bulgur Wheat Salad, Hummus Croutons, Tatziki Vinaigrette

New Mexican Chopped Salad
Chipotle Glazed Shrimp, Mango, Poblano Pecan Vinaigrette

Chop Salad
Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Gorgonzola, Potatoes, Bacon, Caramelized Honey Vinaigrette

Caesar Grande...
Crispy Prosciutto, White Anchovy, Grated Parmesan, Cornbread Croutons
(Add Chicken, Shrimp, or Seared Lamb for 6)

Cool Sandwiches

Turkey Club
Smoked Turkey Wrap, Apple Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Vermont Maple Mustard

Grilled Shrimp B.L.T.
Apples, Pecans, Chipotle, Butter Croissant

Shaved Pastrami & Swiss
Caramelized Onions, Russian Dressing

Tuscan Grilled Chicken
Fresh Mozerella, Tomato Sauce, Olive Relish

A Cheese Burger
Tillamook Cheddar, Classic Garnish

Entrées

Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Roasted Garlic & Avocado Relish, Smoked Garlic & Black Bean Sauce

Roasted Chicken & Penne Pasta
Ancho Garlic Cream, Cilantro

Grilled Sea Bass & Shrimp
Crushed Fingerling Potatoes, Tomatillo Basil Sauce

Chicken Fried Steak!!
The ZaZa Version! Green Chili Potatoes, Chipotle Gravy, Corn Relish

Chicken Paillard
Arugula Salad, Shaved Parmesan
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
Seasonal Vegetables, Fontina Cheese

Wines by the Glass

Veuve Clicquot, "Brut Yellow Label," Reims, N.V.

Mumm, Brut Prestige, Napa, N.V.

Villa Sandi, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, N.V.

Pure Evil, Chardonnay, Australia, 2005

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River, 2006

Dutton Goldfield, Chardonnay, "Dutton Ranch," 2005

Kokomo, Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, 2006

Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2006

Naked Winery, Naked Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2006

Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, 2006

Mönchhof, Estate Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2006

Wines by the Glass

Scott Harvey, Pinot Noir Rosé, Napa, 2005

Summerland, Pinot Noir, Monterey, 2006

Stoneleigh, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2006

Victor Hugo, Merlot, Paso Robles, 2005

Souverain, Merlot, Alexander Valley, 2005

Markham, Merlot, Napa, 2004

Jade Mountain, Syrah, Lake County, 2004

Campo Viejo, Gran Reserva, Rioja, 2000

Ben Marco, Malbec, Argentina, 2005

Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2003

12 Gauge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2005

Franciscan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2004

Monarch Dinner Menu
Monarch Restaurant is open 7 days a week, from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm for Dinner.
Starters

Tomato Basil Bisque
Mozzarella Grilled Cheese

Salt & Pepper Rock Shrimp
Lemon Cilantro Aioli, Ponzu

Hot & Crunchy Crab Cakes
Avocado Relish, Mango Chipotle Sauce, Plantain Chips

Foie Gras Sliders
Red Onion Marmalade, Truffle Aioli

White Bean & Roasted Garlic "Hummus"
Grilled Focaccia, Warm Rosemary Oil

Bleu Cheese Risotto
Seared Beef Tenderloin, Smoked Garlic, Red Wine Syrup

Shrimp "Cocktail"
Horseradish, Cilantro, Avocado

Deconstructed Ahi Roll
Ahi Tartar, Avocado, Crab Ceviche, Sushi Rice,
White Truffle Dressing

ZaZa Nachos
Smoked Beef Tenderloin, Jack Cheese, Jalapeño & Avocado Cream, Topped With Pico De Gallo

Signature Entrées

Seared Chilean Seabass
Lobster Dumplings, Garlic Chard, Lobster Bordelaise

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin
Crispy Won Ton Shrimp, Chipotle Yam Puree,
Mango Coconut Chutney

Horseradish Crusted Wild Salmon
Roasted Baby Fennell, Cucumber Dill Sauce

Prime Ribeye
Warm Fingerling Potato Salad, Serrano Stilton Butter

Grilled Diver Scallops
Succotash, Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette

Stuffed Veal
Prosciutto, Asparagus, Fontina Cheese, Grilled Portabella, Marsala

Spinach & Mushroom "Lasagna"
Ricotta, Grilled Vegetable Relish, Kalamata Vinaigrette

Green Tea Marinated Angus Filet
Ginger Butter, Braised Choy Sum, Enoki Mushrooms

Seasonal Specialties

Miso Glazed Sable Fish
Green onion & Rock Shrimp Risotto, Coconut Foam, Sweet Chili

Domestic Lamb
Ratatouille, Roasted Eggplant, Short Rib

Duck Breast
Dried Fruit Stuffing, Pomegranate Jus

Seared Ahi
Shitake Mushroom Hash, Carrot Cucumber Relish,
Wasabi Avocado Sauce

Salads

Monarch Salad
Baby Lettuce, Shaved Fennel, Marinated Tomatoes,
Red Wine Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomatoes
Pink Salt, Minus 8 Vinegar, Fresh Mozzarella

Lump Crab "Caesar"
Baby Romaine, Crispy Prosciutto, Grilled Ciabatta

Warm Lobster
Pears, Frisée, Herbs, Vanilla Basil Vinaigrette

Organic Spinach
Warm Goat Cheese Tart, Pine Nuts,
Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Sides

White Cheddar Truffle Mac & Cheese

Grilled Asparagus
Ancho Sauce

Fried Green Tomatoes
Parmesan Aioli

Ham & Cheese Mash Potatoes

Darn Good Fries!!!

Monarch Dessert Menu
Desserts

Saffron Poached Pear
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Mousse Terrine Trio
Chocolate Orange, Hazelnut, and Peach

Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake
Champagne Ice Cream, Vanilla Tuile

White Chocolate Crème
Brûlée Bing Cherry Sauce

Fig & Mascarpone Napoleon
Orange-Basil Sorbet

Sour Cream Cheesecake
Blueberry Ragout

Assorted House Made Ice Creams & Sorbets in Soup Bath

Seasonal Fresh Berries
with Romanoff Sauce

Build Your Own Cupcakes
Assortment of Toppings 

Monarch Lounge Menu
Monarch Lounge is open 7 days a week serving Breakfast from 6:30 am – 11:00 am.
Lunch from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
All Day Menu from 2:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Dinner from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
For Sharing


Salt & Pepper Rock Shrimp
Lemon Cilantro Aioli, Ponzu

Darn Good Fries!!

White Bean & Roasted "Hummus"
Grilled Focaccia, Warm Rosemary Oil

Artisan Cheeses
Selection of Cheeses, Fruit & Nuts

Crispy Calamari
Asian Greens, Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

Crispy Tuna "Tacos"
Spiced Tuna, Green Onion, Sesame, Wasabi Mango Relish

Market Oysters
Tabasco Mignonette (half dozen) 

Turkey Club Wrap
Smoked Turkey, Peppered Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Maple Mustard

Deconstructed Ahi Roll
Ahi Tartar, Avocado, Crab Ceviche, Sushi Rice, Truffle Dressing

Sliders
Mini Cheese Burgers, Caramilized Onions

Steak & Sticks
Filet & Darn Good Fries

Pizza

Pepperoni
Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Parmesan

Margarita
Marinated Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella

Prosciutto & Three Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Fresh Herbs