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    Metropolitan Grill

    4.2 (2.3k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndAmerican, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    METROPOLITAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Honey
    Nick C.

    Happy hour only. Old school place with a great charm. Drinks are smooth and happy hour food is a good value. Check out the restrooms as there'sthe daily news papers

    Shrimp cocktail
    Miki E.

    Server and food were lovely. Appreciated the extensive wine list. However, terribly rude hostess ruined the experience.

    Bee's Knees
    Tan P.

    This is a great place in Pioneer Square for happy hour. Its bar area is very large and you maybe able to find a few seats together, recommend coming in small groups. The happy hour menu is simple but has a variety of offerings. The food quality is high and prices were very fair. The service was quick and friendly. I highly recommend for happy hour. Looking forward to returning for a classy dinner experience.

    Porterhouse* and baked potato.... Cooked to perfection!
    Lana B.

    Wow, if I could rate this restaurant 10 stars I would! I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday here and truly had the best experience. Everything was exceptional (the wonderful service, the ambiance, and of course the food), everything was top notch!Highly recommended, especially for a special occasion!!

    Mac & Cheese

    Amazing food and amazing service! Me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary and had the pleasure of dining here. Our server Marla was fabulous she was so kind and knew exactly what we were looking for! Very romantic date night location

    Perfect steak
    Francine L.

    Got into Seattle at night, and this was the place we came to for dinner. The Metropolitan Grill has that old-school vibe, where they can check your coats right when you walk in! I haven't seen this for a while unless I was on the East coast, so to see it in Seattle I thought it was pretty nice. The servers are dressed like back in the days with nicely black suits and just a polished look. How I wish I lived back in the day! The food here is divine and I would suggest this place to everyone, if you want a delicious steak and a nice baked potato this place is the one. The vibe is legit and they are good, there aren't that many places like this around and I wish they had something like this in Los Angeles. It has been a long time since I have had a really good steak done right. This one was done perfectly rare and delicious! Yum, thank you for making this night so enjoyable for all of us!

    It was almost good until I realized the restaurant owner sees themselves as royalty and their workers as peasants.
    Zen X.

    I don't care how good your food is if you add a 20% service charge on top of the tip. We as customers cannot continue to let businesses get away with this. Unfortunately, most of the people who go to steakhouses like this are elitists who don't have the mentality to care about the people serving them. I encourage everybody in the Seattle area to stand up to greed by not giving your business to scams like Metropolitan Grill. EDIT: To the business owner who replied - Of course taking more money from customers to give to your servers helps your servers make more money. That's basic math. I'm just saying that you should be the one giving them more money. Not us. Take it out of your own pocket. They're your employees.

    Chris R.

    Everything went very well, we had a delightful waitress. It was my birthday celebration and we got an intimate booth close to the front but cut off from everyone. They were busy as it was a Saturday, and we sat down probably 20 min after our reservation. Drinks were great and food was delicious. I got a rib eye and she got the special. We got Mac n cheese, baked potatoe, asparagus, and mushrooms. Steak was cooked exactly how I ordered, Mac and cheese was great and mushrooms were perfect with the steak. Asparagus was cooked really well but just wasn't our thing. He fish dish was well put together but was dry for her taste, flavor and everything was great just a tad over done we felt. IMPORTANT: They do have a 20% surcharge that is split with the kitchen and server. So if you don't add to it, your server only gets 10% tip if I remember right. I personally wish restaurants would just raise their prices to accommodate the % surcharge instead of adding it at the end. You might as well charge food separate and put those prices in the menu, and then add 40% for labor. It's really no different. All in all I recommend.

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    Cici G.

    I was in town for a quick work trip and needed a quick bite to eat. I ordered their burger on happy hour and it did not disappoint! I wasn't expecting to get such a large meal, I almost couldn't finish it! The burger was cooked well, tasted great and the jojos were nice touch as well. Next time I go back I'll get a steak

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    Brian C.

    From my nephew Wyatt, We came here to celebrate my Tio Brian's birthday. From the moment we walked in everyone was so nice and welcoming. Craig is the host he was very funny, kind and had very good stories. Our server (I forgot his name but he was amazing) took us on a tour of the restaurant and the vintage room. I really liked the painting on the wall! The bathrooms were super clean. My Shirley Temple was amazing. My fish and chips we're so crisp and crunchy. The steak cooked medium rare was amazing. I couldn't believe it. For dessert we had cheesecake and lava cake and they even gave us kids a small ice cream with chocolate syrup. I loved it so much here I would definitely come back and would recommend it to everyone. 5 stars.

    Brunch menu
    Joe H.

    Metropolitan Grill is in my top 3 most reliable American fine dining restaurant in the greater Seattle area. I have been here numerous times over the last two decades for various reasons and occasions and I cannot say I had even one subpar experience. Whether it is for casual happy hour in the bar area, business lunch/dinner, large group event, brunch before the Seahawks game, their service and food preparation have always been top notch. It's such a safe choice too. They literally have something for everyone and can accommodate pretty much any food restrictions you can think of. They also have a great wine and whisky list and offer some beer on tap as well. The atmosphere is not casual per se but you do not need to dress to come here. I was here a few times severely underdressed but I was always treated with respect by all the staff. Highly recommended!

    NY New York Strip Loin with mashed potato's and peppercorn sauce
    Vanessa T.

    My husband and I came here to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary and we loved it. It was easily within walking distance of our hotel which was downtown. We were greeted with friendly staff members from the second we walked inside to when we left. The food was delicious. We got the prime tenderloin bites and that by far has to be one of our favorites, so juicy and it melted in our mouths. I got a NY Striploin and my husband got the filet combination and we got a Mac and Cheese to share. Everything was awesome and they even surprised us with a little dessert for our anniversary, it was very kind of them. Definitely recommend!

    Maine Lobster Bisque, $16 - 4.5 Stars
    Eva M.

    I don't know why I am writing a review for Metroplitan Grill other than for the sack of completeness and to remind me 'what I ate previously'. Met Grill is the premier steakhouse in Seattle. Hands down. Everyone knows this. Cost be dayamned. They are simply great with what they do. For this occasion, it was hubby's birthday, and it was time for a return visit. Making a reservation was easy. We are led through the old school classy brown wood restaurant. Before you leave the host/hostess area, be sure to gawk at the celebrities photos who have dined here. Green Day caught my eye. Our white coated server was attentive. With our order of the Châteaubriand, she said it takes 40 minutes and suggested we order something while we wait. It was a cold day, so we both ordered soups. Alas, the soups weren't necessary. The Châteaubriand arrived in 20+ minutes, cut and served by a dedicated server in black and bow-tie. Cool. We were too full to order desserts, but my hubby was gifted a crème brûlée nonetheless for his birthday. Thank you! Per their website: "A 20% service charge is included on each check." "Additional gratuities are not required or expected." https://www.themetropolitangrill.com/our-service-charge/ The Food: French Onion Soup, $17 - 5 Stars Menu: Swiss Emmentaler, caramelized onions, crostini, beef and veal stock, vermouth Hubby loves a rich French onion soup. This one hits the spot - decadent and rich. The Swiss Emmentaler is perfection. Maine Lobster Bisque, $16 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Rich lobster stock, heavy cream, Cognac The lobster bisque is not as visually attractive as the French onion soup. It is served lukewarm, not bubbly hot. Plenty of lobster pieces were in this bowl. Though it is good, I will not order in the future and just wait for the steak. Châteaubriand, $195 - 5 Stars Menu: 24oz, Carved tableside. Classic cliff sauce, Parmesan tomato crowns, mushroom caps I completely underestimated the beauty of this dish. The steak, medium-rare per our request, is gorgeous with the mushroom caps, the tomato, the sauce, and choice of starches. Hubby always gets a baked potato with everything. Mine is the golden hashbrown. Both are beautiful. We will be back.

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    They still got happy hour?

    They don't. I miss it. :(

    What does the "service charge" include and how much? What about a gratuity for the waiters and buspersons?

    The restaurant has an explanation of the service charge on their webpage https://www.themetropolitangrill.com/our-service-charge/ (At the bottom of the Menu tab). FYI, Indeed.com lists the average salary for a server at the Met as $30.86 an hour.

    Is this location sketchy?

    No, we parked on the street and didn't run into anyone concerning while walking to and from the restaurant.

    Can someone post the kids menu? Or can they make just pasta?

    I was looking over their menu and noticed they have side of 4 cheese mac and cheese. They are focused on service so I bet they can make you something. But, I didn't see a kids menu.

    What are the vegan dishes available?

    This is a meat-centric place but I did see a vegan Bolognese and a couple of vegan salads on the menu. But, maybe the smell of charred meats might not be too appetizing for a vegan.

    Is this a kid friendly place for say an early dinner, do they have a children's menu. Kids 8&9?

    I would say no. I have never seen kids there. Happy Hour is early and it gets packed with business folks. It's loud, and old school cocktail and steakhouse vibe, and I'd encourage you to consider other, more kid friendly spots near Pike Place Market.

    Would they make me bananas foster if I'm sitting in the bar area?

    If this place would do something to serve a customer, they would. They do such a beautiful job at it. I believe that you can get the full menu in the bar. If there is any place that can or would do anything, it would be them.

    Is there any parking nearby or a reliable place to find a parking spot?

    There is street parking and valet is $10.

    What is the dress attire to this restaurant?

    Seattle dress code. People go in formal, business casual, and jeans. I work nearby and have been there for lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Whatever makes you comfortable.

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    Lol "interesting" experience…read more I came around 1030 after work, to meet a friend I work in kitchens. I'm wearing all black. Nonslip Docs. Backpack. Probably smell lol Lobby guy was nice. He says "I'll buzz you up." I waited in the elevator for a while. After like 3-5 real minutes I walk into the lobby and text my friend. "I ain't coming. I'm not fancy enough apparently" In that time, the Clerk noticed me. Apologies Profusely. I got up. Friends were really happy. Service was very nice and accommodating. Drinks are Top Notch My friends were giving a "Live Update" about my "situation" the entire time We probably got 8ish drinks. Paid for 3 They close at 11, I left around 1230 Props to Them A+++++++++++ Customer Service Drinks and Ambiance too, but we already knew that Props to the Staff Thank You

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