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Cafe Monet
Categories: Restaurants French Restaurants Italian French, Italian [Edit]
10471 S Parker RdParker, CO 80134
(303) 840-0004
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
15 reviews for Cafe Monet
15 reviews in English
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Review from Alan M.
Parker, CO
2/10/2012
Amazing family run country French restaurant, he couple are so cute and wow can she cook! The place some snobs have complained about the décor and want a chain restaurant speed but its like eating at your grandparents place in ambiance and the food. We are always welcomed with a big smile and hug. Have ordered to go and they pack everyting with care and add all the good stuff. One of the best family run restaurants in Parker. A cant miss.
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Review from Chris P.
Parker, CO
10/28/2011
After hitting up Johnny's, Dominos, and even the Yelp-defiled Volcanes in the ugliest strip mall this side of Detroit, I've always noticed a solid trickle of people in/out of Cafe Monet (many speaking European languages!). Went to lunch yesterday with my wife and daughter and had prompt, smiling service from our waitress and the owner who delivered a loaf of hot, crusty French bread. A vibrant creamy chicken noodle soup followed (which sent me right back to my Polish grandmother's kitchen) along with a fresh, basic salad. We opted for the Chicken Scampi and Sirloin special of the day. Both were simply enjoyable--nothing that would knock the socks off Buddha, but clearly were honest concoctions.
The real kicker is that we only finished off one plate and had a large take-home box. Not until dinner did we realize that we left it behind. I called to ask if by chance they had held onto it and the owner said they held it for four hours and had just tossed it away. Oh well. She then asked for us to come back and that she wanted to make us a new plate. I declined, but she insisted. Well, we got there and she had made the entire meal again, lovingly wrapped up with hot bread, cold salad, & soup. That is love--that kinda of stuff doesn't happen at your most-favored chain proprietors. Support local. -
Review from Dana N.
Aurora, CO
9/27/2011
Location and ambience are the only reasons Cafe Monet doesn't get 5 stars - a little dated and dark. However, the food is always exceptional. There is usually and older crowd, but that's because the prices are reasonable and the food is tasty.
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Review from Amy R.
Parker, CO
2/23/2010
Did I walk into a time machine when I entered Cafe Monet? I could have been in any mediocre suburban restaurant in the 70s.
Thought I'd check it out for lunch one day on my own. It's dark and I mistakenly entered through the bar entrance which put me in a strange place in the dining room, bypassing the hostess stand completely.
I was seated and looked around. Tchotchkes galore that a grandmother would love. Decent-sized crowd but everyone was 70 years old or older. Did the senior center have a field trip?
The waiter(a curmudgeon-y man) took my order(he assumed I was having the lunch special) and I was brought a soup that was just plopped down. Had to ask what it was and the woman who brought it seemed pissed that I asked. The salad was straight out of the 70s...basic, basic stuff.
Had the sole (which I normally love) but this was served plain with plain rice. Finished less than half and paid the bill. Boring as can be. -
Review from Ilyas A.
Los Angeles, CA
1/24/2011
I was in the area for business and stayed the weekend to hang out with some family. My uncle said that there was a great little restaurant that I had to try, so he took me to Cafe Monet. We went for dinner last Saturday night and I was blown away. I live in Los Angeles, home to some of the best restaurants in the world. Let me tell you, this little place could compete with all of them.
I would describe the menu as Country French and Italian. My uncle had a veal plate and I had the special of the evening: a scallops and shrimp dish. Both were amazing. Even more amazing were the prices. Each was less than $20 and included soup and salad. We also shared a bottle of red wine. The staff was friendly and the service was surprisingly quick for a Saturday night.
I would definitely recommend this place to anybody who is looking for something authentic. It's a refreshing change from all of the chain restaurants in the area. I wish there was one in LA. -
Review from A k M.
Aurora, CO
12/30/2011
The food is really wonderful. However our waiter was horrible. We waited 1 hour before our salads were delivered. We think our waiter neglected to turn in our order and when it was eventually turned in the kitchen was slammed. It was obvious that the chef wished to deliver a great meal, difficult under the above circumstance.
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Review from PG B.
Parker, CO
Updated - 11/21/2009
Cafe Monet has a tremendous dining experience in store for you. French-Mediterranean cuisine is probably the way I would categorize it. If you live downtown and are concerned about the value of the drive to Little Parker, let me tell you it will be worth it! Food, sauces, even the salad was outstanding!
I give this five stars but take caution because the dining experience for us was over two hours for the two of us and they were not terribly busy at mid-week. We ended up being late for a show, but in fairness we didn't let them know we needed to be out of the restaurant in 90 minutes and
probably could have skipped dessert. Which by the way, would be a
mistake... the skipping dessert part that is. They set the cherries on fire
table side and it topped off one of the most amazing meals I have had in
years.
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7/30/2008 First to Review
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Review from Veronica C.
Parker, CO
12/29/2009
Slow is an understatement. A leisurely lunch can still include polite service.
We were literally ignored and opted to walk out (15 minutes is a long time to sit wihout any acknowledgment, welcoming smile, or ability to even submit our order).
THERE IS NO WAITSTAFF. The only waiter is the curmudgeonly owner, his wife cooks in the kitchen. Literally no other staff was there when we went at lunch.
I would not walk out of a restaurant just for slowness; the rude treatment by the very owners of their own business made this my first and last visit there. -
Review from John M.
Parker, CO
2/5/2011
A family owned restaurant that's charming and friendly. The service can be a bit slow however we were in and out in about 45 minutes for lunch. The chicken marsala was classic and tasty and the chicken scampi was equally delicious.
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Review from Joan T.
Parker, CO
12/8/2010
I was glad that I gave this little local place a third try. I had experiences like Amy R. had, initially. The third try was a charm. The service was prompt. The food was good. The bread is gorgeous and they are very generous with it. I would describe the food more homey than French or Italian. It just plain tasted good. Many friends love this place and I finally see why. It is also very cozy, which I find romantic. Oh, and Amy R.? Your observation that the people that were present when you were there were "over 70" was hurtful. I hope you are lucky enough to be over 70 someday. Maybe then you won't make it an issue in a bad review.
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Review from jennifer y.
Los Angeles, CA
1/24/2011
While I was in town, I went to Cafe Monet while because it was recommended by a friend that is from the area. It was one of the best meals I have had in a while. As soon as you walk through the front door it is cozy and homey. I got the shrimp scampi and my fiance got 1 of many veal dishes and we both polished our plates off.
I would highly recommend this place if you simply want good food and a lot of it. -
Review from Brian B.
Parker, CO
8/26/2009
Great meal. Went for lunch and had the serloin lunch special. Only $6.95!!! It included bread starter, soup AND salad, plus rice and vegetable. Needless to say I was stuffed.
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Review from Joe S.
Denver, CO
5/11/2011
Food was awful, service was slow. Nice guy the owner/waiter but really out dated decor and food. I was embarrassed for him.
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Review from Yvonne B.
Denver, CO
3/3/2011
Although I have not eaten here in a while the food was always excellent - especially considering it is hard finding a good French style place in the Denver area at all let alone in the suburbs. I am disappointed at the number of reviews here that rated very low because of slow service. This is a family run spot with very reasonable prices and excellent food. If you want speed try Olive Garden or its French equivalent if there is one.
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Review from Jason H.
Parker, CO
5/26/2010
A quaint mom and pop style french restaurant. It's not fast and it is a little old fashioned, but I consider that a plus!!! We've had some really wonderful meals there. Very home cooked French country style. The service is warm and friendly and you feel like a regular. But, don't go in for a quick meal. Order a bottle of wine and relax for once, you'll be glad that you did.
