Name: The Monroe
Address: 448 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA, Orlando, 32801, US
Price range: $$

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Last updated: 8/6/2026, 3:08:32 AM

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The Monroe is a vibrant restaurant and bar located in Creative Village, Downtown Orlando, on the ground floor of The Julian Apartments. It serves as a diverse social gathering place, featuring a main dining room, a lively cocktail bar, a comfortable lounge/study area, semi-private dining options, and a daytime coffee shop. The ambiance is characterized by its airy, mid-century inspired design, offering a retro-modern, upscale yet welcoming vibe. The menu focuses on 'Modern American Comfort' and 'nostalgic, childhood favorites' with a contemporary twist.

Customer Perception

Customers consistently praise The Monroe for its excellent food, outstanding and friendly service, and stylish, retro-modern ambiance, often citing it as a top brunch spot in Orlando. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful preparation, fresh ingredients, and generous portion sizes, frequently noting the pricing as surprisingly reasonable for the quality. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some minor comments include occasional confusion regarding table availability despite waits, and a few dishes being considered 'just alright' compared to the standout items.

Additional Details

The Monroe is part of the Good Salt Group. Its location within The Julian Apartments makes it a convenient dining option for residents and visitors to Creative Village.

Cuisine Highlights

Modern American Comfort Nostalgic Favorites Shrimp & Grits Fried Chicken Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs

Dietary Options

Vegetarian options available (e.g., General Tso Cauliflower)

Best Times to Visit

The Monroe is open for craft coffee, lunch, brunch, and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Brunch, especially on Sundays, is highly recommended and popular. Dinner is available from 5pm-10pm (Tuesday-Thursday), 5pm-11pm (Friday-Saturday), and 5pm-9pm (Sunday). Lunch is served from 9am-3pm (Tuesday-Friday), and brunch from 11am-3pm (Saturday-Sunday).

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James Beard Finalist

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Brian Alexander

Google review • 3 months ago

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If you're looking for one of the best brunch spots in Orlando, The Monroe absolutely deserves a visit. Located in Creative Village in downtown Orlando, this stylish mid-century inspired restaurant delivers on atmosphere, service, and food. I went for Sunday brunch and was genuinely impressed from start to finish. The space has a beautiful retro-modern design that feels both trendy and welcoming, with plenty of natural light and a relaxed but upscale vibe. It's the kind of place that works just as well for a casual brunch with friends as it does for a date or celebration. The service was outstanding. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu without being overbearing. Drinks arrived quickly, and the food came out perfectly timed. For brunch I ordered the shrimp and grits along with the Florida Cobb salad. The shrimp and grits were excellent—creamy, flavorful, and topped with perfectly cooked shrimp that had great seasoning. The Florida Cobb was fresh and balanced, with a bright dressing that tied everything together nicely. One of the highlights was the maple pork belly served on the side. If you're a pork lover, this is a must-order. The sweet maple glaze paired with the rich, tender pork belly was incredible and easily one of the standout bites of the meal.

Jaimee Meyerowitz

Google review • 2 months ago

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Absolutely incredible! I came here with my friends and everything exceeded our expectations. The food was AMAZING—every dish was packed with flavor, and you can tell so much care and creativity goes into every bite. My friend and I split the truffle ravioli and the Salmon. It was honestly some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. The ambiance was just as impressive. Every little detail of the space was thoughtfully designed, and it created such a warm, inviting atmosphere that made the whole experience even more special. The service was outstanding as well. Thank you to our waiter Joey for being so friendly and attentive, to Chef Nick for creating our delicious food, and to the barista Johnny, for making an incredible latte and matcha. From the food and drinks to the service and atmosphere, this was an amazing experience from start to finish. I can’t recommend this place enough, and my friends and I will definitely be back!

Emily Foess

Google review • a month ago

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The Monroe is an experience. The ambience is pure mid century perfection with layered shelves and hodge podge seating. It definitely gives a vibe. I was all in for the beautiful space. The food was insane. Delicious melt in your mouth chicken waffles. Crispy on the outside waffles. How they got that to caramelize was pure perfection. The blueberry butter is so insane I want to buy a stick and share it with Paula Deen. The fried chicken is a specialty that Gordon Ramsey would be proud of, he's a stickler for juicy chicken and a seasoned crispy skin. One note: brunch on a Sunday is super crowded, try two people up front to make a seating your guests more smooth- the wait was frustrating when we saw open tables. But kudos to front of house for working so many different tasks at one time. However seeing an empty table for 30 minutes when you're waiting made us wonder. We just figured they had a reservation.

Priscilla Brewington

Google review • a month ago

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If I could give 10 stars, I would! The ambiance, the service, the food!!!!! So amazing! Definitely try the ribs, the fried chicken, and the bread pudding. Our server Tamera was a delight, she made sure to give us an honest and through answer when we asked about items on the menu. We will definitely be back. Worth the money and the time ❤️❤️

Debra Henry

Google review • a month ago

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I can't say enough great things about The Monroe! I enjoyed a birthday dinner here, with a bonus that it was the 1st evening of Magical Dining. Every single bite if food was a delight on the palette. The entire staff were friendly, welcoming, and seemed to genuinely care about pricing exemplary service. Huge shout out to both Sara and Nicholas for making the evening extra special! We were so cared for and felt like family. Can't wait to come back for brunch! I need to try the chicken and waffles! If you are looking for an inviting place in Downtown Orlando, and are a foodie, this is your place.

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