Monell's has a wonderful at home atmosphere. They offer huge side dished that you pass around to everyone at your table. You may not know everyone at your table, which makes for some good... More

Monell's has a wonderful at home atmosphere. They offer huge side dished that you pass around to everyone at your table. You may not know everyone at your table, which makes for some good conversation. They have wonderful food that is hard to pass up! This place is not diet friendly so take your carb blocker before you go! Enjoy!
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I heard from several people that Monell's was famous for its Southern food, so I tried it . . . twice, because the first time it was so bad I thought I must have gone on a weird day. But no, it... More

I heard from several people that Monell's was famous for its Southern food, so I tried it . . . twice, because the first time it was so bad I thought I must have gone on a weird day. But no, it wasn't good the second time either. It's a family-dining place; the server brings every table the same food in big bowls and trays, and you pass it around to your tablemates. I found the lasagna terrible -- overcooked noodles, which is a big no-no -- and bland too. I was so surprised about the vegetables. Other than the greens, the vegetables seemed canned. Again, not much flavor there. It's so strange; Monell's has a great reputation. But I can't agree. I have to also mention that the servers weren't terribly friendly, another big no-no, especially at a restaurant that bills itself as homey.
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