Monty's Steak House

(818) 716-9736

5371 Topanga Cyn. Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 34.1679 -118.606

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Neighborhoods: Woodland Hills, South Valley

Price:

$$$

Last updated 6.15.11

Category:

Banquet Rooms, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Private Rooms, Hidden Find, Business Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Carry Out, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Seafood

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What People Are Saying About Monty's Steak House

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Valley steakhouse and lounge offers thick cuts, seafood, pastas and salads. Musical entertainment and happy hours.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Banquet and meeting facilities are available for business or special occasions.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “perfect atmosphere for a business dinner.”
  2. “had been to Monty's back in the day I would say arond the 80's it was great alot of fun great service great drinks and a good band.”
  3. “The atmosphere is also great.”
  4. “It is a nice location with great service.”
  5. “But for the money I would have enjoyed a friendlier atmosphere.”
  6. “miss it Fine Dinning with a view upon the 23'rd floor and it was a very nice view.”
  7. “The soothing ambiance is perfect to unwind in before dinner.”
  8. “On the weekends we like the ambience of the bar/cocktail lounge where they have live music.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “He tried to get back into my good graces by offering me a free desert.”
  2. “It is their signature dessert and it really was the best bread pudding I've had in years.”
  3. “great bar and lounge, a very generous happy hour, a menu of steaks, seafood, pasta, great salads and delicious desserts.”
drinks
90.0% positive
  1. “We are not ones to complain but thought the manager should know that they either need to order those wines or take them off the menu.”
  2. “Now I just recently went this past weekend for a friends birthday party their was 21 of us hate to say it but waiter didn't know wether he was coming or going he took forever bringing our wine as well drinks, I order an appetizer which was shrimp wrap wit”
  3. “They have a nice bar and cocktail lounge where the waiters serve you from large trays of complimentary appetizers.”
  4. “We knew there was a piano bar, so we showed up an hour early for our reservations, thinking we'd enjoy a nice drink at the bar.”
  5. “Great food, bar and music”
  6. “The first bottle of wine I ordered had gone bad although they did replace it with no questions.”
  7. “On the weekends we like the ambience of the bar/cocktail lounge where they have live music.”
  8. “had been to Monty's back in the day I would say arond the 80's it was great alot of fun great service great drinks and a good band.”
  9. “Valet at front, great bar with a nice selections of wines.”
  10. “great bar and lounge, a very generous happy hour, a menu of steaks, seafood, pasta, great salads and delicious desserts.”
food quality
80.88000297546387% positive
  1. “The steaks (try the NY Strip) was outstanding.”
  2. “This place is a bit pricey but the food is very good.”
  3. “From the hostess ( beautiful young lady) to the service, which was outstanding, attentive, and professional to our food which was mouth watering ( that special filet was fabulous).”
  4. “The meat was good but not at those prices, I could do equal or better with Whole Foods aged rib eye cuts at home.”
  5. “order the bread pudding at every restaurant we visit, if it's on the menu.”
  6. “When I have any clients in town who are looking for a great meal, we always go to Monty's.”
  7. “But they do have good food.”
  8. “There are too many good steak houses in this town to waste good money on this one.”
  9. “I'm used to going to nice restaurants and don't mind paying the prices but $12 for a martini and a $15 shrimp cocktail with 4 shrimp is a bit much.”
  10. “older crowd, mediocre over-priced food”
  11. “Great food, bar and music”
  12. “The portions are huge and the food is top notch.”
  13. “usually order Shrimp cocktail, the shrimp wrapped in bacon and the trio plate with steak, shrimp and lobster tail.”
  14. “great bar and lounge, a very generous happy hour, a menu of steaks, seafood, pasta, great salads and delicious desserts.”
  15. “I've heard the steaks are good but I won't go back to find out.”
  16. “Servers walk around and offer gourmet pizza, peeled shrimp, chicken enchiladas, and many other wonderful dishes.”
  17. “It is their signature dessert and it really was the best bread pudding I've had in years.”
  18. “The creamed spinach and the mashed potatoes are excellent.”
  19. “We really enjoyed our evening at Monte's and found it to be a wonderful place to have a steak and seafood meal.”
  20. “The food was cold and lacked any sort of creative anything.”
  21. “Now I just recently went this past weekend for a friends birthday party their was 21 of us hate to say it but waiter didn't know wether he was coming or going he took forever bringing our wine as well drinks, I order an appetizer which was shrimp wrap wit”
  22. “The butternut squash soup appetizer was excellent.”
  23. “Which leads me to the food, overpriced meats and salty side dishes.”
  24. “had to request that the charge for the bad pasta removed.”
  25. “My 15-year-old son ordered simple pasta with Marinara, but the sauce was terrible - sour and flat at the same time.”
  26. “My husband loves steak and I am more of a lobster person.”
  27. “The baked potatoes are HUGE!”
  28. “The portions are big so we order our own entree (I like their prime rib) and then a few side dishes for the table to share.”
  29. “Classy, delicious, overall great experience”
  30. “The food was great.”
  31. “Good food-Bad service”
  32. “The food was good although over priced.”
  33. “The service was slow, it took over an hour to get our main dish.”
  34. “Great food and service”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Valet at front, great bar with a nice selections of wines.”
  2. “We are not ones to complain but thought the manager should know that they either need to order those wines or take them off the menu.”
  3. “great bar and lounge, a very generous happy hour, a menu of steaks, seafood, pasta, great salads and delicious desserts.”
  4. “order the bread pudding at every restaurant we visit, if it's on the menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “There's nothing good I can say about this place other than let a better one take it's place.”
  2. “The numerous plasma TVs on multiple walls do make it a nice place to watch a game.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “I've heard the steaks are good but I won't go back to find out.”
service
82.22000122070312% positive
  1. “From the hostess ( beautiful young lady) to the service, which was outstanding, attentive, and professional to our food which was mouth watering ( that special filet was fabulous).”
  2. “The service was slow, it took over an hour to get our main dish.”
  3. “Great food and service”
  4. “They have a nice bar and cocktail lounge where the waiters serve you from large trays of complimentary appetizers.”
  5. “had been to Monty's back in the day I would say arond the 80's it was great alot of fun great service great drinks and a good band.”
  6. “Good food-Bad service”
  7. “The service was very slow and the server was not real friendly.”
  8. “We are not ones to complain but thought the manager should know that they either need to order those wines or take them off the menu.”
  9. “She was very attentive and interested in taking good care of us.”
  10. “guess the manager wouldn't have liked it if we just walked out.”
  11. “Other than the less than average service, I would say it was a perfect evening.”
  12. “It is a nice location with great service.”
  13. “The waitress was nice but the hostess/manager was rude and unapologetic.”
  14. “Now I just recently went this past weekend for a friends birthday party their was 21 of us hate to say it but waiter didn't know wether he was coming or going he took forever bringing our wine as well drinks, I order an appetizer which was shrimp wrap wit”
  15. “18% gratuity was automatically added to our bill - I understand why, but it should be 15% and allow me to add more for good service.”
value
80.7699966430664% positive
  1. “The portions are huge and the food is top notch.”
  2. “Jack ordered the overpriced Porterhouse.”
  3. “great bar and lounge, a very generous happy hour, a menu of steaks, seafood, pasta, great salads and delicious desserts.”
  4. “When I say they have big portions, I mean enough to feed an entire family.”
  5. “The portions are big so we order our own entree (I like their prime rib) and then a few side dishes for the table to share.”
  6. “This Classic over priced restaurant used to be one of the best places to eat in the valley.”
  7. “Which leads me to the food, overpriced meats and salty side dishes.”
  8. “There are too many good steak houses in this town to waste good money on this one.”
  9. “This place is a bit pricey but the food is very good.”
  10. “The meat was good but not at those prices, I could do equal or better with Whole Foods aged rib eye cuts at home.”
  11. “But for the money I would have enjoyed a friendlier atmosphere.”
  12. “The food was good although over priced.”
  13. “I'm used to going to nice restaurants and don't mind paying the prices but $12 for a martini and a $15 shrimp cocktail with 4 shrimp is a bit much.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service was slow, it took over an hour to get our main dish.”
  2. “The service was very slow and the server was not real friendly.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/09

Classy, delicious, overall great experience

by scottyw

My first experience at Monty's was truley memerable. From the hostess ( beautiful young lady) to the service, which was outstanding, attentive, and professional to our food which was mouth watering ( that special filet was fabulous). I have already been back and will continue to aware freinds and family of my dining experience. I left wanting of nothing and very satisfied. I have dined at many fine restaurants and this is one of my favorites.

thank you

scottw.

  • Pros: great location, perfect steak house decor
  • Cons: none
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/28/09

Valet dirty tricks

by Connie41

I find it extremely distasteful that the valet attendents use the [street] parking spots in front of the restaraunt, forcing patrons to park further away, or pay the valet "service charge" of $5.00. This is not an acceptable practice.

Patrons should not be allowed to wear baseball caps while dining at a "so-called" fine dining restaraunt.

  • Pros: Very good prime rib
  • Cons: Noisy environment, dress code issues.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/17/08

Ok Food- Atrocious Service

by kanester

I went here one evening with my husband really hoping to like it. The food was alright although the server literally disappeared and never came back when we were in need of the check. We waited about 40 minutes and were like, "Where on earth did she go??" I was stressed at that point and was getting a terrible headache and just wanted to leave. My husband had to leave our table and go looking for someone to go find her. A crummy server can send the whole experience down the tubes. I guess the manager wouldn't have liked it if we just walked out. Here's a note to the manager: The server's job is done when the people have paid and are on the way out. Then he/she can go have a smoke break, not before.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/13/08

Outstanding!!!!

by 247prez

This was our first ever visit. Before leaving we read some of the reviews (which weren't too good) and we were a little apprenhensive. It was much ado about nothing and I'm glad to say it was a wonderful evening.

Our server, Summerlyn, was super. She was very attentive and interested in taking good care of us. If you dine here, ask for her.

The butternut squash soup appetizer was excellent. The chateaubriand (for two) was cooked to perfection and delicious! When you factored in the side dishes that come with the chateaubriand (sauteed spinach, mushroom caps and "special" potatoes), it was less expensive than ordering a filet and the usual side dishes.

Mike, the owner, dropped by to visit and discovered it was our anniversary (26 years!). He was very kind to send us a complimentary bread pudding dessert. It is their signature dessert and it really was the best bread pudding I've had in years...and I'm an expert on bread pudding! I order the bread pudding at every restaurant we visit, if it's on the menu.

The dining experience was OUTSTANDING! We would, and will, go again! I can't imagine having a bad time here.

  • Pros: Service and food.
  • Cons: None.
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/14/08

Nothing to write home about.

by terrance49

I'm so very upset with my experience at Monty's

The night started out promising. We knew there was a piano bar, so we showed up an hour early for our reservations, thinking we'd enjoy a nice drink at the bar. But to our surprise they were able to seat us when we were ready. GREAT

I started with the Oysters and hated it. My Husband had the shrimp cocktail and it was ok. For the main course I ordered the Bone-In Fillet Mignon, which was a spacial for the evening. Jack ordered the overpriced Porterhouse.

The service was slow, it took over an hour to get our main dish. I always ask for my steak Medium-rare. What I got was rare. I was not happy. I showed the waiter my steak.. he tried to explain it was because I was close to the bone. My first thought was, you never argue with the customer and just take it back to the kitchen. While, I tried to find a better cooked part of my steak, Jack sat silently eating his Porterhouse. (Which usually means it's nothing to write home about.) I tried a bite and was not impressed.

At this point, I was all by happy to stop eating my steak. I made sure to turn the steak upright so the next time our waiter came to ask us how we were he'd see it. And sure enough, he did and exclaimed " wow, that is really rare" Well, no duh.. that's what I had tried to tell him 20 minutes ago when I was still interested in the steak. He offered to take it back and have it cooked some more... I flatly told him I was over it and didn't want it. He tried to get back into my good graces by offering me a free desert.. I declined. I was ready to go.

The biggest kicker was when the bill came. Jack's "all-right" porterhouse cost us 65 dollars. Twice the price of my steak. That topped off the night, but us agreeing never go come back.

So all in all.. neither of our steaks were great.. or even worth mention to that matter. Next time, we'll go to Saddle Peak Lodge.

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: waiter did'nt care

The Details on Monty's Steak House

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • pricey place
  • great foodbad service
  • great bar
  • outstanding steak
  • big portions
  • great friendlier atmosphere
  • nice drink
  • great dining experience
  • great generous happy hour
  • nice cocktail lounge
  • excellent butternut squash soup appetizer
  • overpriced meat
  • very slow service
  • wonderful evening
  • great band
  • rude hostessmanager
  • mediocre overpriced food
  • good care
  • delicious desserts
  • liked manager
  • order wines
  • not real friendly server
  • order bread pudding
  • excellent mashed potatoes
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