Monarch Casino Resort Spa Restaurants Garner Prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Recognizing Bistro Mariposa and Monarch Chophouse for their Exceptional Wine Programs and Culinary Excellence

Monarch Casino Resort Spa is thrilled to announce that Bistro Mariposa and Monarch Chophouse have both been honored with the distinguished Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. This accolade highlights both restaurants' exceptional wine programs and culinary excellence, reaffirming their positions as top dining destinations in Black Hawk and the greater Denver area.

Bistro Mariposa: A culinary adventure like no other in Black Hawk

Located in Monarch Casino’s pre-expansion buffet space, there’s nothing old about Bistro Mariposa. If you’ve never experienced a meal there, the fusion of modern Latin and Mexican cuisine dished up by its chefs is as vibrant and exciting as the post-renovation dining room.

The restaurant’s menu features standout dishes like butter-poached lobster tacos and bone-in ribeye with chimichurri, both meticulously crafted to excite the palate. Complementing these flavors is a curated selection of high-end tequilas, mezcals, and Colorado craft beer.

Monarch Chophouse: A Legacy of Excellence

For the second year in a row, Monarch Chophouse has received this honor, a testament to its consistent dedication to culinary and vinous excellence. Known for its 28-day-aged, USDA prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and Colorado lamb, Monarch Chophouse offers a dining experience marked by elegance and sophistication—no detail is ever too small. This is in addition to its extensive wine list, which boasts more than 330 labels.

Recognition and Celebration

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants that offer well-curated selections of quality wine producers that align with the menu in both price and style. This recognition underscores Bistro Mariposa and Monarch Chophouse’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences through their outstanding wine programs and culinary artistry.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit the official websites of Bistro Mariposa and Monarch Chophouse.

 

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About Monarch Casino Resort Spa

Overview

Monarch Casino Resort Spa is Colorado's premier gaming resort destination. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Denver at 488 Main Street in historic Black Hawk, Colorado, guests who choose to stay, play, and dine at Monarch's award-winning resort can expect the ultimate experience. In 2023, Newsweek readers voted Monarch Casino Resort Spa the 4th “Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas.” Gaming: More than 60,000 square feet of wide-open, red-hot, no-limit gaming space houses 1050 electronic games, 43 table games (including baccarat), a poker room featuring 14 tables including, and a well-appointed self-serve beverage lounge. Dining: Award-winning, elevated dining options include the flagship Monarch Chophouse, Bistro Mariposa, Twenty-Four 7, Buffet, and Java Etc. Lodging: 516 mountain-modern luxury hotel rooms and suites can be found within Monarch's 23-story hotel tower. Spa Monarch: Recognized as a 2023 USA Today 10 Best Hotel Spa finalist, Spa Monarch is a full-service luxury spa available by appointment only. Parking: Monarch has a free enclosed 1,350-space parking garage (including EV chargers), which features hi-tech technology alerting people how many collective and individual spaces are available on each level.

About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI), was incorporated in 1993 and, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates the four-diamond Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Black Hawk (formerly the Riviera Black Hawk Casino) in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver. For additional information, visit MonarchBlackHawk.com.

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