MONROE – American
Eight thousand square feet on the ground floor of The Julian at Creative Village, downtown Orlando: main dining room, bar, lounge, semi-private space, a backyard patio and a daytime coffee bar from nine. The fourth concept from Good Salt Restaurant Group, The Monroe plays childhood comfort food straight-faced and grown-up - pork belly s'mores, grilled meatloaf glazed in Cheerwine barbecue sauce, bourbon chicken with congaree and penn rice, a kitchen sink cookie for dessert. The name honours Dr. William Monroe Wells, the civil rights leader, and the room carries that history lightly. Airy midcentury design, real hospitality.
448 NORTH TERRY AVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32801 407-252-1742 https://www.themonroeorlando.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at MONROE
Dairy-Free at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Coconut Collard Greens and Warm Potato Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Coconut Collard Greens and Roasted Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac & Cheese, Whipped Ricotta and Smoked Tomato Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Meatloaf and Flat Iron Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken and Flat Iron Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Flat Iron Steak and Creekstone Farm's NY Strip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken and Coconut Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MONROE
MONROE in Orlando has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Rainbow Carrots, Cucumber Salad and Whipped Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MONROE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Grilled Meatloaf | 72.1 g | 20 g |
| Warm Potato Salad | 1.2 g | 19.6 g |
| Add Shrimp | 28.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Flat Iron Steak | 0 g | 17.4 g |
| Charred Cabbage | 25.2 g | 17.3 g |
| Field Greens | 78.5 g | 16.4 g |
| Creekstone Farm's NY Strip | 9.7 g | 16 g |
| St. Louis Ribs | 78.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
| Truffle Ravioli | 61.3 g | 10.4 g |
| Whipped Potatoes | 7.7 g | 9.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Snacks & Shareables
- Pork Belly S’mores - $12: Miso marshmallow, cornmeal graham cracker, jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Ribs - $18: Mustard BBQ, scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $14: Chickpea, cucumber, mint, preserved lemon, grilled naan, za’atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Ricotta - $15: Tomato jam, Florida peaches, heirloom tomato, basil, grilled bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño popper deviled eggs - $12: Applewood smoked bacon, jalapeño Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls - $16: Blue cheese dressing, scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Eat Your Veggies!
- BBQ Rainbow Carrots - $12: Cheerwine BBQ Sauce, roasted peanuts, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Cabbage - $14: Miso glaze, cashew cream, plant XO sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus Panzanella - $17: Grilled asparagus, spring peas, parmesan crouton, poached egg, herb aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso Cauliflower - $13: Toasted sesame, chilis Available at: dinner, lunch
- Field Greens - $18: Local greens, arugula, strawberries, blueberries, Marcona almonds, brûléed goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Tomato Caesar Salad - $15: Romaine, parmesan, tomato conserva, focaccia gremolata, smoked tomato caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Mains
- The Monroe’s Famous Fried Chicken - $27: Brown butter-maple relish, sage, Calabrian chili aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper - $34: Black lentil stew, Seminole pumpkin, avocado, cilantro pistou Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Meatloaf - $28: Whipped potatoes, onion rings, Cheerwine BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Salmon - $28: Carrots, blistered tomato, carrot escabeche, cilantro pistou Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flat Iron Steak - $35: Parmesan-truffle fries, sauce au poivre Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creekstone Farm's NY Strip - $48: Roasted bone marrow, truffle demi glace, onion fondue Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner
- Heritage Farm's Pork Chop - $32: Parmesan polenta, crispy pork belly, charred tomato, local greens, tomato vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Ravioli - $32: Orlando City Pasta, charred onion ricotta, mushroom conserva, hazelnuts, peas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $19: Fried chicken thigh, house pickles, chili-garlic ranch, cabbage slaw, potato bun, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $18: Double patty, American cheese, burger sauce, pickles, grilled onions, potato bun, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Whipped Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Collard Greens - $7 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Potato Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cappuccino Crème Brûlée - $12: Cocoa nib biscotti, demerara sugar, vanilla cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $14: Deep fried, brioche, Old Forester bourbon caramel, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Cake - $14: Cocoa noir, chocolate buttercream, cookie crumble, dark chocolate caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Add-ons
- Add Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Salmon - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Shrimp - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about MONROE
- Is MONROE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MONROE has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Coconut Collard Greens and Warm Potato Salad.
- What can I eat at MONROE on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Chicken, Coconut Collard Greens and Warm Potato Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MONROE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including BBQ Rainbow Carrots and Cucumber Salad.
- Is MONROE gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MONROE?
- Hummus, at roughly 20.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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