Monk10 Taproom & Fine Eatery

Devon and Kimberly were amazing. I could feel that their team work and care for their service was heart felt. The food was also exceptional. Bravo!

Server was excellent. Pointed me towards the various specials of the day. I asked for alterations to my order and everything was presented as I had asked. Food tasted very fresh. I was the only one here at the time and the server was constantly cleaning and polishing. A very nice experience!

Friendly professional service. The waitress was wonderful. The food was very good and filling.

Our food was perfect. They can accommodate gluten-free.

The room is very open and it was fairly cold for a restaurant.

We were a party of 6.
The pricing seemed fair for the items.

Had the ribeye steak, it was okay, but the gravy tasted like it came from those packets you buy at the grocery store, and it ruined the steak. Mediocre meal, not fine dining.

On the other hand, the service and cocktails were really good.

We were impressed with the quality of food!
We had the Kimchi burger and I absolutely loved it. You can tell it's house-made, and if you ask they will cook it to your desired "doneness". Potato croquettes were super yummy.
My husband had the braised short rib and it was TO DIE FOR. 10/10 would go back just for that.

It was a very wet and rainy day, I didn't get to stay but I enjoyed the food
Such a beautiful atmosphere too

Excellent place to eat or just go have a drink and a quick bite. The food is very good and the service is great. Large selection of beers, wine and cocktails.

The patio is very enjoyable.

Service complètement en français, ce qui est un plus.

While mine and my wife's experience wasn't near as bad as some of these reviews, this restaurant was just alright.

The beer recommendation was great and wasn't the most expensive thing on the menu like many restaurants trying to upsell, but it wasn't the cheapest either. I loved the unique flavour of it.

The ratatouille was not what we expected and it was disappointing. Served just warm, the pasta was also slightly rubbery.

Luckily, the mains were much better. The Smokeshack Burger was large and flavourful, but nothing too unique to rave about. Your standard, tasty pub-style burger.

The duck was our favourite part. Both the vegetable purée with the reduction combined nicely with the duck meat to create a complex taste. It was expensive for how much you got, but I was full after the meal.

Wasn’t the place for me! The atmosphere was very cold and cafeteria like. Food was good but not great! Service was borderline unprofessional. Overall wasn’t a great experience.

Went there for our anniversary, the atmosphere is trying to be upscale but seems more dated then trendy. Our appetizer (bacon, apple brie) is served chilled not warm and was underwhelming for the price. My wife ordered the four cheese ravioli. It was inedible. The ravioli was unevenly undercooked and had no filling. The "sauce" was a white soup with no sign of the four promised cheeses either. We sent it back to the kitchen and only excuses were returned via our server. No compensation was offered although we weren't billed for her uneaten food. I had the kimchi burger which was unexceptional. The side soup was even less interesting. There is much better food at lower prices at many other locations and the next time we wish to have an evening out we will choose one of the other nice restaurants in the area that offer far superior experiences.

I was not impressed by this restaurant.they didn’t have on hand a lot of the items that were in the menu. Ive ordered a salad for an appetizer, it was soaked in vinegar. The main course was okay but nothing special. The atmosphere in monk10 is closer to a cafeteria than a fine restaurant. I would not recommend this place.

Oh Where to begin. I so wanted to like this place and dislike giving such negative reviews.

My partner and I went to Monk10's for their Valentine’s Day fixed price offering. Upon entering we felt it had a very cafeteria vibe. Once we were seated the server came over an placed a dirty water carafe and two glasses down at the table and did not offer to fill the glasses. A few moments later she returned with two glasses of champaign and prepared to take our orders. You had a choice of appetizer and entrée. I went with the Beet Veloute and my partner chose the Caesar Salad for our appetizers. My partner wanted the vegetarian option for her entrée, a Squash Caramelle Pasta, but was informed it was not available and there was no vegetarian substitute – She went with the 6oz beef tenderloin. I ordered the Seared Tuna.

Taste: (1/2 – star)

Amuse: Scallop Ceviche – This was a very bland offering. The lemon/lime zest was overpowering, making the scallops impossible to taste.

Appetizer: Caesar Salad – Again overpowered with Lemon juice and stale crostini.

Appetizer: Beet Veloute – Not eatable. It was as if a shaker of salt was accidently dumped in the plate.

Entrée: Seared Tuna – The tuna was overcooked. The outside was crisp, but the inside was overcooked and dry. A perfect seared tuna should be seared on the outside and rare on the inside. If the chef felt it shouldn’t be rare then at most it should have an internal temperature of 145 F. This was at about 185 F.

Entrée: 6oz Beef Tenderloin – The cut was chewy and overcooked. Asked for a medium and received a very well-done. The demi glaze wasn’t bad.

Desert: Chocolate Raspberry Mousse – Not bad, but not great. The raspberry glaze tasted like it was from a can.

Service (1 star) :

It is said that great service can make up for an average meal. Unfortunately, the service was like the food – subpar.

After receiving the dirty carafe, the service did not improve. After each course they took our plate and utensils but did not replace our utensils. Every time, we had to ask for another fork. At the start of the entrée, our server came over and asked if I would like a drink – I choose a scotch and before my partner could give her drink order, the server turned around and left. We tried to call her back, but she just kept walking. When she finally returned with my drink, I asked if my partner could also order a drink.

Atmosphere (1/2 star with 4 stars for the jazz trio) :

Monk10 is inside the Hilton Garden Inn and is an open concept design. Unfortunately, because of the style of tables and chairs it has a very cafeteria feel. In addition, even if this is the look they had in mind – for valentine’s day they should have rented white linens for the tables. They did have a jazz trio playing that added some nice ambiance.

Overall (1 star) :

Including tax and tip (yes, we still tipped) it was over $200. For that price it should have had the quality, service and atmosphere of a place like Little Louis (A place we truly enjoy and would have only cost an extra $100). However, Monk10 feels like a group of friends got together and said let’s open a restaurant! However, none of the friends had any restaurant experience and the chef was great at cooking for that group of friends but not for a large group. I know this probably isn’t the case, but at least that would provide some explanation as to why this restaurant exists.

If you are looking for a hidden gem, this is the spot! We have visited a few time and the food has always been fantastic! The service also matches the quality of the food!

This is a needs to visit!

Great burger, fries were perfect. Crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside and really hot too. Cheesecake was also really good.

When a supposed Fine Eatery Restaurant is empty at Dinner time, on a Friday, in Moncton with everything going on right now, that should have been my sign.

Pasta not fully cooked and no bread with it; not even offered.

No fresh black pepper

And.a hair in my Shrimp Alfredo

Grossed right out.never again!

Look at the pic at your own risk!

Service was not good, waited a while to be seated, waited 45 minutes for our food and it wasn't busy only us. Waitress wasn't friendly at all. Was disapointed with my food but finished my daughters burger and that was good.

Oozes potential but doesnt deliver. Water glasses were dirty, had lipstick marks on them. Not a single person at the bar yet our drinks took 20 minutes. Food (M10 burger) was only OK. Fries were great but portion was tiny. Waiter was friendly but never brought bill, had to get up and find him.

Great location, easy walk from the Crown plaza hotel. Staff was friendly, food was delicious, and ambiance was welcoming.

The wait time, unacceptable, would've been overlooked if the meal was served hot.
Coldest meal ever experienced.
WILL NOT BE RETURNING, AND/OR RECOMMENDING MONK10!

The only reason I have 2 stars is because the food is excellent. That being said, it doesn't make up for the absolute lack of professionalism on the part of the bartender and hostess. They should not be carrying out a personal conversation, cursing and discussing their wages in front of customers. I almost left without my food because I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Luckily the waitress who rang me up was polite and courteous. The other two bozos shouldn't be employed by what looks to be a higher-end establishment.