I kinda have a love/hate relationship with Monti's.  When I lived near Mill Ave years ago, it was (I thought) one of the best 'cheap' steaks in Az.  Yes, there are definitely better steaks in town, and there might even be cheaper steaks in town.  Since I've moved out of Tempe, I hardly ever go back to Monti's.  There may have been a reason.  Thanks to the Light Rail, I recently had the opportunity to go back.  Unfortunately, I've been spoiled by better, more expensive steak restaurants.  While I enjoyed the atmosphere of Monti's, and the service, which was tops (we ate at the bar, which was deserted 'cept us), the steak wasn't up to snuff, and the prices seemed too high for the quality we got.  Maybe I expect too much?