Mongers

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J Hvia Google

4 months ago

Monger’s Kitchen has a great ambiance — the decor is beautiful, and the adjoining market offers an impressive selection of fresh fish. Everything we ordered tasted fresh, and the service was friendly and attentive. The only reason I’m leaving out one star is that, for the price, the flavors could have been better. The crab cakes were a bit over-salted, and the entrées lacked depth. Still, it was an overall enjoyable dining experience and I’d come back for the atmosphere and freshness.

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C Mvia Google

4 months ago

Always a great experience at Mongers! Two things that makes this place stand out: the presentation of the food and the wonderful service. I always sit at the bar & the bartender is super friendly & beautiful.

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Eric Dziurzynskivia Google

5 months ago

Wow. What a hidden gem in Hyde Park. Everything was fresh, fast, and unique. I had the buttered Gulf crab fingers which were decadent. Then a few East Coast oysters as I couldn't resist and they were perfectly shucked and fresh. The Ahi Tuna was perfectly seared and delicious and the pannacota with strawberries was a refreshing dessert. The service was attentive without hovering and the vibe is on point. Highly recommend.

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Roberto Silvavia Google

6 months ago

Mongers is an awesome hidden gem, the oysters are fabulous and the staff is super friendly. We went late in the evening on a weekday and they were so accommodating. I can't wait to go back again!

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JP Leevia Google

9 months ago

3.5 stars! Mongers came as a recommendation and we thought we'd give it a shot. We had no reservations when we walked in but the FOH was able to get us a seat at the bar. Ambiance: Mongers' interior feels like a moody speakeasy, if it weren't for the large flat screen TVs showing sports and the fact that it smelled like if a wet fish market and an old wooden cabin that has been abandoned for exactly 25 years had a baby. Service: The bartenders were friendly but swamped. They were fantastic and did their absolute best however, and they were definitely what made our overall experience better. Food & Drinks: * 6 pieces of oyster - These were alright. Nothing stood out and while it didn't taste very fresh, it didn't taste old either. I do wish we were told as to what types of oysters we were served. Instead, we were just told that the oysters were paired and each 2 oysters were different types. We generally prefer going to Salt Traders if we have a hankering for oysters and after going to Mongers, Salt Traders has established itself as a better seafood restaurant, from our perspective. * Seasonal soft shell crab with Thai basil sauce - This was delicious. The crab was perfectly fried and the sauce was well-balanced. I did wish we had more sauce but, overall, this was a great dish. * Cioppino - My husband always gets cioppino at Salt Traders so it felt right that he ordered the cioppino at Mongers as well. They are very close in ranking but Salt Traders still wins this one as their cioppino has deeper & more layered flavors. * Swordfish - The cheddar poblano grit cake was exceptional and was easily the star of this dish. It paired really well with the perfectly cooked swordfish. * Whiskey sour - Delicious but the alcohol was weak. The bartender did ask me if I had a preferred whiskey but it feels like maybe he heard me say I didn't want any whiskey in my whiskey sour because the whiskey was nowhere to be tasted. My partner got a glass of chimay beer. Final thoughts: Personally, while Mongers was good, it just pales in comparison to Salt Traders in my humble opinion. Salt Traders’ ambiance is cleaner, the food is just better and to top it all off, it's also a tad bit less costly. We likely would never go back to Mongers unless our car broke down, we're hungry and all the other restaurants in a 2 mile radius are closed.