The atmosphere was certainly different for a Friday night - the meals were simply excellent. Talk about the Atkins Diet - there was more protein than you could poke a stick at.

So we sat down to eat. We numbered four, and there was enough variety for each of us to have something a little different - well one had to have something completely different. I can't vouch for the others, we didn't want to share forks, but my meal was absolutely wonderful.

It was also a reasonably economical night for the four of us. Entrees, main, one lovely bottle of Date Brothers Wines - Durif (yep that's right - it's a Murray River Wine) and not forgetting one of the girls, who started off with a glass of white (as she does) and after all of this we walked away with our wallet lightened by around $140.00 (another memorable evening).

We all highly recommend this venue to any one passing through or living in Swan Hill - after all if it's good enough for another well known restaurateur to eat at the table next to us, it's got to be good enough for the rest of us.

It's essential that you book for evening meals. So to book contact Russell on Ph: 03 5032 4422, the location is at 147-149 Campbell Street, Swan Hill.

Monk's are open for breakfast and lunch also 7 days a week - just pop in.