Great food and service. Wonderful drink and tapas menu. Truffle butter items are awesome. Drink specials are wonderful.

This is a must go if you are in the outer banks! An extensive drink menu and eclectic choice of tapas, inclusive for vegetarians,vegans and gluten free! Rare to find on the island! Responsible prices for artisan cuisine! read more

We were nervous at first that this restaurant was fairly empty, but our fears were quickly dispelled. I started with a "perfect Manhattan" sans any of the bugs or flaws that affected the earlier poster. The tapas were quite excellent. My favorite was probably the blackened shrimp or the scallops and gnocchi in a chorizo cream sauce. The desserts were yummy too. Was this place empty just because it was a Monday night? It's a mystery. read more

Nice place. The asparagus soup was incredible. Great atmosphere. Get there early, as there are no reservations for groups of less than six. We'll be back! read more

If you are looking for starch n' potato gluttony - Don't go here because your palate is not sophisticated enough for this awesome tapas restaurant. Prepare for an eclectic offering of delightful flavors and the best local seafood I've had since visiting this area for the last 12 years. Nothing was a disappointment! If you have the $$$ well worth it!!! read more

A restaurant that is in need of serious front of the house management. Arrogant and pompous. Poor service, prices out of line for what you received. May be better if you go off season with very small group. read more

This is probably the most exquisite food in Corolla. Thoughtfully prepared menus with the freshest of ingredients. A real treat!

An absolutely excellent meal! Wonderful food, attentive and caring wait staff. We just had a fantastic time!

Great menu & drinks - good combo for a nice night out. Staff was super friendly. Keep up the great work !

This NOT your Mama's typical beach restaurant! Wow! A bit pricey but worth the trip! Food and drink menu very creative! Food is EXCELLENT! Chef came out and presented the offerings of the night. Portions are decent for tapas (but you will likely need 2 for dinner). Leave the kids at home for this one and go out for a great night of food and drink! read more

Welcoming staff, extensive cocktail menu, small plates, daily specials. Allergy friendly - they had a gluten-free menu and the chef came to our table to ask about cooking methods. Our party of 6 each had a different cocktail and loved them all. read more

Amazing cocktails served by what I believe was the owner! Great guy and a lovely restaurant. This is a must for a good date night in North Carolina. read more

Had 3 less than tolerable meals at various restaurants in Duck and Corolla over the 4 days were were there (August 1-4). For foodies, we were almost depressed. Imagine our surprise when we found the Metropolis, thanks to Yelpers that reviewed it, and had fabulous tapas (each one was quite large) in a very casual environment. Not noisy, great service and decent wine by the glass. My husband loved the endless array of cocktail concoctions. We basically just ordered the board that listed all the nights specialties. Not fond of the foie gras but every other dish was truly delicious. read more

Our favorite place north of Duck. For those who don't know, Tapas are small plates, think appetizer sized portions, of everything. They are a little pricey, but it is a fun way to eat since you get to try lots of different items. It's a slower pace as well, just the style of taking your time between dishes, so if you're looking for in and out, check out some of the local Pizza joints. The quality of everything I've ever tried on their menu is WORLD CLASS...a must! read more

We've visited twice in the past three years and were impressed both times. The chef introduces the menu and he does with detail and care. They offer a nice variety, between 6 of us, we ordered and tried almost everything from the menu and were not disappointed with anything. The martinis, liquor, and wine selections were great. Will come back if we visit the area again. read more

Such a shame when a very solid kitchen is marred by mediocre (at best) service. Metropolis offers better than average small and large plates, although not really Tapas, in a pleasant setting. Given the very few choices of restaurants in the Outer Banks, I'm glad Metropolis is here and continues year after year to deliver interesting, and diverse dishes. With the exception of the Tuna "Tartar" - amazing because it wasn't raw tuna - we enjoyed every one of the dozen or more dishes that Metropolis served. But the service! Wow, hard to believe the service in a small, kitchen driven restaurant could be so indifferent and inept in handling its customers. Our waitress, as well as the servers that helped her, acted as if we were a nuisance. Think rolled eyes like a teenage girl taking advice from her mom. With a chalk board full of specials, she didn't tell us about one. We ordered a bottle of sparkling wine, and despite the room being very warm, simply set our bottle of sparkling wine on the table. When I managed to flag her down to ask her to put the still half full bottle in ice, she grunted acknowledgment and left it sit there for another 10 minutes. Finally, when reminded, she snapped up the bottle and took it away. Another 10 minutes later, with empty glasses all around, we asked "what happened to the wine?" She admitted that they didn't HAVE wine buckets so the wine was taken into the kitchen to be cooled. What kind of restaurant with a substantial wine list (in a summer restaurant) doesn't have a wine bucket? We ordered the charcuterie and cheese platter - which is very, very slight for $16 - and then waited and waited and waited. She finally took our order, although she did so from one end of a long table so we shouted (and laughed and the absurdity) our order so she could hear us. I guess it's too much trouble to walk around the table to take our order. The food itself arrived entirely randomly. Each of us ordered three dishes but some of us were on our second before others received their first. And while a real tapas restaurant does indeed come fast and furious. There is really nothing about Metropolis that is tapas. At a minimum, the servers should let us know how things work and that the food will arrive for anyone at anytime. There were too many kooky service issues to mention. But salty service like this is more typical of a Philadelphia diner. I certainly didn't expect it here. And if the chef is the owner - or even knows the owner - he should clean house. For me (and my group of seven) the service dragged an otherwise very good dining experience down to a frustrating and sometimes comical dinner. read more

Excellent meal. The owners were cool and helpful. Small plates were great and the drinks were creative.... Fresh Strawberry Martinis got rave reviews and the jalapeno laced Margarita was great. read more

My wife and I spend a lot of time in Corolla and this is our favorite restaurant north of the bridge. The food is served tapas style but is not Spanish. Most of the menu features fresh local ingredients. You can't go wrong with anything on the special board. All of their Asian inspired dishes are superb also. The owners (bartender and executive chef) Matt and Mark are friendly and casual. This is a shorts and flip flop place despite the quality of the food. They have added some waitstaff this summer and the service has improved. That said, it can get quite busy here in the summer, so if you're looking for a fast half hour in and out meal, don't bother. Plan to stay, relax and enjoy all of the different and wonderful drink and food flavors. They have an extensive martini list and usually have fru fru drink specials featuring local fresh fruit. They have a great selection of craft beers, including Stone IPA on tap, and a wine list that won't break the bank. As I said it's tapas style, so don't expect large portions. If you're super hungry or have a bunch of kids with you- go have pizza or something. Save this for a special night out without the kids. read more

Fantastic food. Very interesting menu. And the variety was great. Not cheap, but ok given the quality. Portions are small as you are meant to order 3 portions, 4 if very hungry. read more

Been here every year since 2010. Loved it so much, they catered our wedding the following year. They never disappoint in good quality or service. Tonight we be out 3 boys under 4 and they did a fabulous job accommodating all of us! Start with the homemade brioche, loved the heirloom tomato, crab and basil martini, and the saffron risotto! Topped it off with the chocolate hazelnut terrine which was decadent! Everything is done right! Terrific! read more

Loved everything! Strawberry martini was divine. Kale salad with truffle oil was one of the best salads I've ever had. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Steak and shrimp with risotto was good. Tried both desserts...Yummy! Great service too! read more

This restaurant was awesome...My wife and I went based on the menu and reviews and i can honestly say that it was the best meal we've had out in a long time. The server was great and the owners were very friendly. It was very busy when we were there and we never felt like we weren't taken care of. The reviewer that gave 2 stars probably wouldn't be happy if he was the only one in the restaurant. Definitely stop here if you love good food. The asparagus soup is a must order!! read more

Great food, passionate chef believes in his work! Be prepared to pay for what you get.

Outstanding meal! After a false start (we weren't sure we would be able to eat out again) on our first vacation to the outer banks we are so happy we found Metropolis! Everything was very well done. Our family of 5 ordered and shared, since it is tapas, basically every dish on the menu. While we had our favorites (soup, foie gras, duo, and goat cheese mushroom) nothing disappointed. Going back tonight for our last night here. Well worth it!!! read more

We have been coming to Metropolis for the last 12 years and I can honestly say we have never had a bad meal. Mark and company make this place so special. The drinks are great and food consistently spectacular. Try it - you will love it too! read more

Metropolis - Accommodated my food allergies wonderfully! What a spectacular mixed grill. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

A unique dining experience. The food was spectacular and so was the service. Staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It was my first visit there. The specials were thoroughly explained. The crab bisque was splendid. Having never had it my friends recommended it. A true dining experience I will return again whenever I visit this area from Roanoke Va. read more

This place was great! Friendly atmosphere, no 'augh you brought your kids' but rather 'hey we can make them angel hair and or quesadillas'... the tapas were all delicious, so were the margaritas. Perfect beach eating... not a calorie wasted... no feeling like thanksgiving just ended when dinners over. Everything was delicious, favorites were duck tostada and blue cheese potato salad with beef skewers but very hard to decide - Cant wait to go back tonight!! read more

My husband and I were passing through. We stayed at the Hampton Inn. The guy at the desk recommended this place. Chef Mark comes out and speaks to all the guest. The food was fabulous. I highly recommend this. It's a casual atmosphere with finally prepared food. WORTH THE TRIP! read more

This is a great little spot off the beaten path. Great local produce on the menu and at the bar. Outstanding service and well trained staff. House made bacon!!!! read more

Hands down the best meal we've ever had at OBX. Creative dishes, prompt and friendly service - reasonable prices for quality of the food. Quite possibly the most amazing margarita I've ever had (the jalapeño made it pop). I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

I'd like to give this place just 1 star so no one else will come here! This is a great bar with the best food on the outer banks. If you like gourmet level food and a wide variety of cocktails in an intimate setting, this is the place. If you want massive amounts of mediocre food served with mundane beers in a loud space, try somewhere else. The staff is always pleasant, the menu always changes, and they are open year round. Yes it is a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for. Sometime during your stay, buy the kids a pizza, then take your wife here for date night. Well worth it! read more

Great food! Loved every dish - and the amazing drinks! Look forward to eating here next time. Tips - more kid friendly options

I felt like the other 3 tables got great service. We were ignored. The other diners were local to the area. I know this because the two servers prattled on and on to them. We would have spent another $70 but were so irritated we just left instead. It doesn't matter if they deseeded the strawberries when I'm too upset to digest them because I felt unwanted. The food at Red Sky and Ocean Boulevard was just as good, but their staff were so much nicer. My advise...just be kind. read more

The service was incredibly slow and the food was less than mediocre.

Unbelievable dining experience. New York quality food and service. We had 8 children with us- they made family style plates for them. Staff was very accommodating to all we asked of them. Delicious, quality ingredients all around. read more

Take your taste buds on a tantalizing taste trip! We loved it! So many different choices and flavors with perfect shareable portions. You never get bored with your meal. The soup is always a must have. The depth of flavor they get out of ingredients for a soup always amazes me! True Soup Masters! read more

This restaurant was perfect! Mark and Matt the owners and chefs do a fantastic job preparing And cooking delicious tapas! The presentation and combinations are just awesome. Highly recommend the menu and martinis. read more

Our second trip to Metropolis and the food and service keep getting better and better. The cocktails are made with fresh ingredients and everything on the menu, including the daily specials, are a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The service is always phenomenal and this is always one of our favorite dinners when we come to the area. read more

We've been visiting the Outer Banks annually since we moved back East in 2001. For some reason we missed this restaurant in our quest for good ones. Our loss! Our son suggested it this year and during our 2 week stay have been there 3x. Since we have all ordered different dishes each time, I can honestly say, none will disappoint you. It's a dining experience so don't come here if you are just looking for "eats" :-) I won't mention the many in that category. This was a most pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is lovely, everyone was very nice, the drinks were consistently good and the food excellent. We'll be returning on a regular basis. PS Do order the bread. It's sooo good. read more

The reviewer who pointed out the need for serious improvements in the front of the store was right on point. The food was excellent--it was imaginative, flavorful, and well-prepared. I would have ordered more, but I eventually gave up and asked for the check. And as the other reviewer noted, the service wasn't just indifferent. It was arrogant. From the moment someone met me at the door, I got the distinct impression that this was not a restaurant focused on the guests. Rather the attitude was, "We've got great food here and you're lucky we let you eat here." The drink orders were taken slowly and served even more slowly: a drink here, a drink there. My glass of wine arrived twenty minutes after the next-to-last person had been served his. The tapas came the same way. Some people had ordered several times and been served before my first--and only--plate arrived. And when I politely questioned this, I was told, essentially, "Tough. This is the way it is." It's been a long time since I've whebeen in a restaurant the management specifically said that the customer is always wrong! Maybe never. It's too bad. This restaurant serves very good food. It has a good drink selection. It's just the right size and just the right ambience, and we have needed something like this at this point on 12 for a long time. But successful restaurants require a combination of quality preparation in the kitchen and excellent delivery in the dining room. Metropolis is sorely lacking in the front end. I would not recommend that you dine there. read more