Monk McQueens

Monk McQueens
Restaurant Cuisine: Seafood
601 Stamps Landing
Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 3Z1, Canada
#75
of 1641 restaurants in Vancouver
TripZen Score
7.0 / 10 Overall
154% Recommend
8Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Known in the neighborhood simply as Monks, our award winning restaurant is set at the foot of the Cambie St. Bridge and looks out across the water at Yaletown and the coastal mountains. The patio makes the perfect place to wile away a West Coast afternoon or evening with the ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
7.0 / 10 Overall
154% Recommend
8Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • it's not a cheap place, so not really worth it for the view.
  • It was my birthdady dinner and everything was great, from the service to the food to the little extras that make an occasion special.
  • I would not recommend this restaurant except for the view!
  • the restaurant was quite quiet.
  • a very special spot.
  • excellent, relaxed, a place to actually enjoy the food and the views
  • Would highly recommend this restaurant for groups as they really prepare well for large groups!
  • The ambiance, scenic view and service were good experience except for the food.
  • We had a great experience.
  • Overall, a decent restaurant
  • Monk's is a great restaurant
  • Adequate restaurant; reasonably price.
Food
  • The food was awesome including the lobster corndogs.
  • Thanks for a lovely dining experience.
  • sorry guys the food was horrible
  • It was my birthdady dinner and everything was great, from the service to the food to the little extras that make an occasion special.
  • Food is awesome and you can't beat the view.
  • This $16.00 dish was poor for the price.
  • The food was very tasty and nicely presented.
  • Good food but small portions for the price.
  • Relaxing enjoyable atmosphere arounnd good food and excellent service -
  • Great food and service.
  • When I want a beautiful, relaxed setting, good food and reliable service to guarantee a satisfying evening for town guests, I book Monk's....We were given a complementary serving of crisp, seasonal spotted prawns.
  • Food was consistent in taste and the prime rib burger was decent, a bit on the saltier side....Complimentary lemon braised spotted prawns were a delectable.
  • Excellent food but small portions.
  • Our servers were friendly and efficient, but the food was disappointing....And the quality of the food was disappointing, almost like pub food.
  • we thought the food was excellent, the view lovely
  • we enjoyed a wonderful meal....All the seafood we ordered was delicious
  • Food and service were good, the view is outstanding
  • Food was awesome!
  • excellent, relaxed, a place to actually enjoy the food and the views
  • The food was bland (I wouldn't recommend the mussels, lamb or peach/blueberry crumble off the dine-out menu).
  • Good food.
  • Was there with friend's for a birthday party on a beautiful Sunday evening and we had a fantastic dinner.
  • sorry not our best experience food wise.
  • the calibre of other choices is consistent with Earl's and not fine dining.
  • Service was excellent from the valet to the bar manager.
  • Oyster Bienville, 1 lb of Mussels, Seafood corn chowder and Taco seasoned seafood Salad were fine and delicious....The tuna and salmon in Pan Seared Stuffed Salmon and Monk's Duo Platter were terrible, didn't know how to finish them....She was so disappointed with her very salty plate.
  • Good food, great service and even better view.
  • All the seafood was well done with notable mention to the seafood platter....The kitchen sent some complimentary salmon cakes in appreciation of the reservations we made for a sunday nite.
  • The service was a bit slow, bread very slow to come out, didn't check on us often etc.
  • We had a fabulous meal!
  • Unfortunately, the dish several of us wanted on on the menu was sold out, the crab/lobster knocci.
  • The portions were generous and the quality was great!
  • Fast, friendly and professional service, the food was well prepared and well presented....Went here for Valentines dinner and my date was definitely impressed!
  • My husband thought the oysters were fantastic....The chowder was worth having as well.
  • On the other hand, the food was delicious
Service
  • AMAZING SERVICE!
  • Great service, super view, food was great, wine list awesome
  • the service and view were amazing.
  • Service was also very good.
  • The server was competent, but very busy and not very friendly.
  • Service was very good, efficient and well-timed.
  • Relaxing enjoyable atmosphere arounnd good food and excellent service -
  • Great food and service.
  • When I want a beautiful, relaxed setting, good food and reliable service to guarantee a satisfying evening for town guests, I book Monk's....Our server was friendly, casual, helpful without being unctuous.
  • Our servers were friendly and efficient, but the food was disappointing.
  • Food and service were good, the view is outstanding
  • But the service was a little bit hurry and rough.
  • Our waiter got 2 of our drink orders wrong
  • From the food to the service to the great view of the False Creek, it was a perfect night.
  • nice service, great location and view but the food was mostly bland.
  • Service was excellent from the valet to the bar manager.
  • The ambiance, scenic view and service were good experience except for the food.
  • Good food, great service and even better view.
  • Service was very good.
  • The service was a bit slow, bread very slow to come out, didn't check on us often etc.
  • Service was excellent.
  • We got a window table per our request and an excellent waitress, Corinna.
  • Great service and value.
  • Service was okay although refills on water/wine (personal pet peeve) and table maintenance could be improved.
  • Fast, friendly and professional service, the food was well prepared and well presented.
  • if you want a view of the waterfront and conscientious service.
Ambience
  • we could still enjoy a view of the water.
  • Great service, super view, food was great, wine list awesome
  • the service and view were amazing.
  • you will enjoy the afternoon & evening view of.
  • A great view.
  • We enjoyed the lovely view from a comfortable window-side table.
  • Wonderful location right on the water with great views of the city....Relaxing enjoyable atmosphere arounnd good food and excellent service -
  • although the table is too small for 6, the view made us forget about it.
  • We were given a complementary serving of crisp, seasonal spotted prawns.
  • Amazing view of False Creek.
  • the view from outside was spectacular.
  • Food and service were good, the view is outstanding
  • excellent, relaxed, a place to actually enjoy the food and the views
  • We had dinner on their fantastic patio...enjoyed a million dollar view.
  • From the food to the service to the great view of the False Creek, it was a perfect night.
  • nice service, great location and view but the food was mostly bland.
  • The salads, calamari and fantastic view are worth a visit for sure
  • View is incredible !
  • The ambiance, scenic view and service were good experience except for the food.
  • Ambiance, view, and location are great.
  • The best view in Vancouver!
  • if you want a view of the waterfront and conscientious service.
  • The deck would be fantastic in the summer as well, day or night as the sunset was beautiful!
Value
  • This $16.00 dish was poor for the price.
  • Good food but small portions for the price.
  • Portions were very small so not the best value.
  • Great service and value.

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