DINING

A Flight of Flavor

Each Experience Shaped by Artistry and Taste of Place

Aleteo rises above the city, where the air feels lighter and the horizon stretches in every direction. Inspired by the Yucatán, the experience carries a sense of brightness and depth with citrus, heat, and slow-building flavor moving through the day from morning into evening.

Open and expansive, it’s shaped as much by its setting as what unfolds within it, inviting you to linger a little longer.

Oak & Amber is shaped by fire: its warmth, its depth, its ability to draw people in. The room holds a natural sense of occasion, where conversation settles in and the pace of the evening stretches just enough. Rooted in the tradition of the Texas steakhouse, but broader in its expression, it’s a place defined by confidence, craft, and the pleasure of staying a little longer.

The Nectarie Cafe is a gentle awakening within The Monarch San Antonio, a whimsical daytime retreat where layers of freshly-baked flakiness, artisan coffees, and light morning fare set the pace.

A Distinctive Culinary Experience

Culinary Direction by Chef Jae H. Lee

At the helm of The Monarch’s culinary vision, Chef Jae H. Lee brings together Michelin training, global influence, soulful technique, and an intuitive understanding of how flavor can elevate a moment. From rooftop tastings to black-tie galas, his custom menus are bold, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in hospitality.

Shaped by experience in kitchens from New York to Seoul, Chef Lee brings restaurant-level artistry to every event, creating dishes that feel thoughtful, expressive, and inseparable from the atmosphere of The Monarch San Antonio itself.

A Distinctive Culinary Experience

Chef Peter Coenen

Executive Chef Peter Coenen brings a culinary perspective to The Monarch San Antonio grounded in seasonality and thoughtful sourcing. Drawing from classic French technique, regional influences, and flavors discovered through his travels, his menus celebrate exceptional ingredients from local Texas farms complemented by influences from around the world.

With a culinary career spanning over 25 years, he has perfected his craft in some of the country’s most renowned kitchens, earning recognition including a StarChefs Rising Star Chef Award and Michelin Bib Gourmand.

THE ARTFUL NATURE OF PÂTISSERIE

Chef Sebastien Polycarpe

Executive Pastry Chef Sebastien Polycarpe brings a refined approach to pâtisserie at The Monarch San Antonio, where a deep respect for craft shapes each sweet and savory creation. His work comes to life through daily rituals of doughs shaped by hand and pastries baked fresh each morning, with a simple ambition to create small wonders that make each guest feel cared for.

With nearly two decades of culinary training and experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Sebastien has worked alongside some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs, earning Desert Companion’s 2023 Pastry Chef of the year.

Let the Journey Unfold