C
oastal cuisine is par for the
course at Monarch Café, where
restaurant and catering options
celebrate the proximity to the ocean in
practically every dish. Toss in a dedi-
cated staff and amazing views, and it's
easy to see why Monarch Café has be-
come a favorite of visitors and locals.
"The accessibility to the golf course,
the views and the fact that we are so
much more than just a snack stand re-
ally makes Monarch Café stand out,"
said Director of Food & Beverage and
Catering Manager Katy Gorelick, who
recently came to Monarch Beach after
seven years at nearby Newport Coast
Villas. "We try to give golfers and
guests a great restaurant experience."
That experience includes a menu
filled with long-standing favorites and
more recent additions, such as the Fresh
Seared Ahi Tacos with a soy emulsion
sauce and the California Burger.
Favorites on the cocktail menu in-
clude a new Coastal Ketel Lemonade
with fresh strawberries and a variety of
margaritas, as well as the homemade
Ketel Bloody Mary.
The coastal-themed menu extends to
the catering services as well, with a
range of freshly grilled burgers and hot
dogs, fish and salads to choose from.
"For catering options, we have great
cocktails on tap on our beverage carts
and offer tasty breakfast options as
well," said Gorelick. "We are known for
our Beast Breakfast Sandwich, which
comes on a brioche bun with bacon,
ham and sausage."
To make things even more lively, the
Monarch Café recently launched a
Happy Hour and will be offering it
throughout the week as well as for any
tournament-related events.
During this time, the café will offer
discounted margaritas, wine and beer,
as well as food specials such as Loaded
Sriracha Fries with bacon, cheese and
sriracha. Pretzel Sticks with a Dijon
Mustard Hummus are also part of the
menu.
With a background in hospitality as
well as a Bachelor's degree in Hospital-
ity Management from the Art Institute,
Gorelick is excited to be leading the
team at Monarch Beach.
"I decided I wanted to create great
successes somewhere new, and I could-
n't have chosen a better place than
Monarch Beach," she said. "I hope to
continue to build on what we have here
and create unforgettable events and ex-
periences."
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Stunning views, tasty
dishes and a dedicated
staff are on the menu
at Monarch Café
