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🔥The Rager

Monarch

Sky-High Steaks Meet Napa's Finest

Downtown · Dallas · Italian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed March 6, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyDeep & Eclectic
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsActive Program
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

You're 49 floors up looking at a leather-bound tome with 300+ bottles, and the server actually knows what's in it. This is the kind of list that makes you consider ordering wine before you look at food—if you've got the credit limit for it.

Selection Deep Dive

The list leans hard into Napa Valley with serious depth—we're talking verticals from top producers and library selections that most restaurants wouldn't touch. Schramsberg anchors the sparkling section with their Blanc de Blancs, while Cain Vineyards gets hand-selected representation that you won't find at your corner wine shop. The Italian section backs up the cuisine credibly, though Napa clearly gets top billing. At 300+ bottles, there's enough range to keep collectors and casual drinkers both engaged, even if the price tags skew toward expense-account territory.

By the Glass

25-30 pours by the glass is generous for a restaurant at this level, and they're rotating things with wine dinners featuring producers like Cain Vineyards. The selection runs the spectrum from approachable bubbles to serious Napa Cabs, so you're not stuck with house pours if you're not committing to a full bottle. Expect proper stemware and knowledgeable pours—they're taking the glass program seriously.

đź’°Best Value

Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs — $65

Producer-direct sparkling that drinks way above its price point and pairs with everything from caviar service to those dry-aged steaks

đź’ŽHidden Gem

Cain Vineyards hand-selected bottlings

Most people default to the obvious Napa names, but Cain's Bordeaux-blend approach offers complexity you won't find in fruit-bomb Cabs at similar price points

â›”Skip This

J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon

Solid producer but the markup at this altitude gets steep—you're paying for the view as much as the vineyard

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs + Caviar Service

Classic pairing that works because the bubbles cut through the richness while the wine's elegance matches the luxury

🔥 The Bottom Line

If you've got the budget and you're serious about Napa Valley, Monarch delivers the depth and service to justify the splurge. Just know you're paying a premium for that 49th-floor cellar.

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