BLUF: Low key locals spot with good food and drinks and a private event space. Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge is a solid choice for a few drinks and a bite to eat. It has an unassuming exterior so it would be easy to pass by its West Street location. Once inside, Metropolitan has a dining room on the first floor, a private event space on the second floor and a seasonal rooftop bar. Certainly not the fanciest or trendiest of spots on West Street or in downtown Annapolis and I like the casual, local feel. The crab dip and friendly service were most memorable. read more

Great spot for brunch and happy hour! Love the rooftop when the weather is nice! My fave is the lamb burger! Soooo yummy!

We landed in DC and got to the Graduate hotel at 4PM. We were hungry so we walked down the street and stumbled upon metropolitan. We thought it was more of a bar but we were hungry so expected to grab a snack and find somewhere else. We arrived during the happy hour so all appetizers were $10. We ordered the octopus and it was good we got a second. We ended up staying for dinner and had cocktails, pasta with shrimp and a chicken dish. Everything had great flavor and we will be back! read more

We really enjoyed Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge. We were in town for a wedding and went there for drinks and late night snacks and didn't realize we had a reservation the next day for brunch! We were happy to go back again. I will say we had a better experience with the dinner menu versus the brunch. The highlights for us were the pork belly bites, brussel sprouts and the octopus. Honestly there's nothing we had on the dinner menu that wasn't amazing and the drinks were fabulous too! Brunch we had a mix of the crab Benedict, breakfast tacos, biscuits and gravy. Everything was good but the egg in the Benedict was over cooked. They offered to fix it and refunded us which was amazing. Customer service was great and it's just a super cute bar/restaurant! We will definitely try it again next time we are in town! read more

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Was staying along the historic street and stumbled upon the Metropolitan one night. They looked to have a happy hour that had an assortment of different foods as well as drinks. The drinks on happy hour were canned beers but that didn't stop me. I also loved that the had a rooftop as well with such a beautiful view of the small town vibe. For appetizers we got an assortment of 5 different things, however one that stood out to me was the grilled octopus. It was cooked perfect and had a fantastic sauce on it. I would definitely order that again. The pulled pork sliders were also really good. They were sold out of a few options when there but it has to be because of how great the food was. The service was also prompt and attentive so I would gladly come back one day if in the area again. read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - Multiple floors including a rooftop - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

$15 LAMB CHOPS, DO YOU HEAR ME!?!?! $15 LAMB CHOPS. Metropolitan is a great, roof-top restaurant in the surrounding Downtown Annapolis area. Our server was great, giving up food options of their best choices (we had drinks, lamb chops, and oysters, all pictured), and to top it all off, having the sun set as I drink my margarita, it was a nice touch. I loved this restaurant and after work for sure, will be back for more lamb lollipops. read more

I love this place. We go here for happy hour whenever we are in A Town for a show up the street. Yesterday we dropped in around 6 for Tuesday's all day happy hour (usually 4-6). Beer specials are cans but great selection. Wife and I started with Tuna Poke w homemade wonton crisps. Incredible and great portions. Chips were fantastic. We each had the lamb chops small plate that comes w mashed tators. The good food,the value, the great people that work there make it our fave. read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - Tuna poke w wontons. Amazing! - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Food and drinks were absolutely delicious! The chicken and biscuits were enough for two people to share and a must get! My friends also enjoyed the avocado toast, breakfast tacos, and the eggs Benedict with the crab cake. read more

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Nice atmosphere. We were able to sit on the rooftop to enjoy the live band. Beware: You have to walk up maybe 4/5 flights of stairs to get there. We were greeted and seated immediately. The staff were friendly and very prompt. We had the gnocchi and scallops as appetizers. The scallops along with the grits stole the show. The flavor was amazing! They are small and you only get 3. Who can I talk to about increasing the number to 5?? the gnocchi was tasty as well. They gave you enough for that to be a main dish. For our mains we had the rockfish and beef short ribs. The fish was really good. I didn't care for the sweet potato mash. The ribs were tender. The flavor wasn't bad at all but It wasn't hitting like the flavor of the scallops. I would come back to visit just for the appetizers. read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Date night. Great spot ! Staff was amazing. The manager checked on us a few times. And we got a free dessert for our anniversary. Thank You read more

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Yummy shareables, Great ambiance, happy hour Tuesday drinks and Great customer service (thanks Mylie) = a positive yelp experience. Come out and enjoy Marylands finest lagers while enjoying the rooftop. I highly recommend the Fig and goat cheese flatbread and the Birria flatbread. Thumbs up as I'm stuffing myself. Definitely a place to stop by to enjoy the night life! read more

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Such an amazing dining experience! I found Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge while looking for a spot to meet my friend who was visiting Annapolis. Their Tuesday all night happy hour immediately caught my eye so I booked a reservation. We got there a bit early and was immediately seated with a perfect view of the cute bar and wall art. The servers were so attentive and helpful, making recommendations about good items on the menu. The drinks came out very quickly and the were great! The share platters were also wonderful. I tried the eggplant caponata which was served with delicious fluffy bread. Chris, the manager, was checking on patrons and made sure everything was perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better night out thanks to the Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge. read more

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Service was great. We loved the rooftop and the food was AMAZING! We can't wait to come back and try more items. Presentation was wonderful for all starters. Great Wednesday night 1/2 wine deal as well! read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - Ahi Tuna Poke, Pork Belly Burnt ends, Pork Birria Flatbread - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Super nice spot for a rooftop meal! The truffle gnocchi was SO good. The Brussel sprouts looked great, so next time will also try those. The French dip sandwich was good, bread was slightly soggy on the but otherwise no complaints, good flavors! The potatoes stole the show though. Also happy hour is all day on Tuesday, which was lovely! read more

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We came here on a Friday night. They were not too busy. We didn't have a reservation and were seated right away. Our waitress was great. She was super friendly and nice. The service time was average. The manager Chris was nice. He came by our table a couple times and asked us how we were doing and asked for feedback. It was a pretty little restaurant. However it was a little dark. Our food was good. We had the Braised Ribs. It was good. We also got two of their specials: TRUFFLE GNOCCHI CHOWDER, and FILET SLIDERS (steak filet). They were good too. Also for dessert we ordered VANILLA CREME BRULEE. It was delicious. We had a nice dinner. I recommend coming here. read more

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WOW!! This was such a nice place to eat in downtown Annapolis! Super friendly staff and very nice interior. The food was incredible! I especially enjoyed the charcuterie board we ordered, super tasty and well worth the price! read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - The Lamb Shareable and Create Your Own Chefs Board Choose 2 - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The food and service are perfect. Excellent crab Benedict. Super chill and no one rushing you out the door. Great Brunch read more

Loved the Sunday brunch. Service was amazing and place was packed. Such a fun and delicious meal. Drinks were stunning and food tasted amazing. read more

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Honestly, I was quite shocked at how impressive this restaurant was. When I tell you even my parents were delighted with the food, that's a huge WIN. We went for brunch on Saturday with a reservation, and ordered the following: fig & goat cheese flatbread, brussel sprouts, burrata and breakfast tacos. I would say everything besides the tacos were absolutely delightful. My favorite was the flatbread and the brussel sprouts. I loved the flavor of the fig jam and the cheese and these have had to be some of the best cooked and seasoned sprouts I've ever had in my life. The tacos were a bit disappointing, nothing too special there. The bacon bits inside were a bit hard to chew as well. Debated between a 4 or a 5 but I gotta go with a full 5 here, and I will definitely return. read more

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Everything was excellent - food, drinks, the fries/potatoes were EXCELLENT. Quality food, good prices. read more

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Came for brunch and left... satisfied. I have a review for a HH experience from this place from 6 years ago and I think it must of been in a hotel before? Interior looks totally different. Anyway, made a rezzie for brunch - they didn't have it but said they could still accommodate (I'd hope so, we were the only other table to walk in). Service was spotty and not very attentive - ran out of coffee for a decent stretch more than once. But, our server was nice and friendly - and when we asked for something she got it taken care of! Food was all okay, only star was the very well seasoned home fries - definitely recommend if you like big flavor. Fruit side was uninspired but very typical for breakfast, honeydew, cantaloupe, a tiny piece of pineapple and some watermelon. Eggs Benedict was solid, no complaints but not necessarily anything special - would of preferred it to come out a bit warmer. The pancakes were decent albeit a bit thin and kind of dry, came with a teeny amount of compote, a fairly dry and thick sausage patty, and the star was, again, the home fries. Nothing to write home about, but nothing bad either. Definitely on the affordable side as both our breakfasts were around 13 bucks, we'd prob try somewhere else in the area next time! read more

We visited Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge for the first time, and it was an amazing experience! What a hidden gem! They offer happy hour all night on Tuesdays. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is dark but cozy. The food was excellent. They have a roof top that they open during the warmer seasons. We will be back! We ordered the Shared Plates from the Happy Hour menu: Brussels Sprouts Appetizer- Excellent Pork Belly Burnt Ends-Delicious Honey Tequila Lime Shrimp-Excellent Lamb Lollipops-Excellent read more

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What a find! This restaurant rocks the food is delicious, the ambiance is perfect and the drinks are nicely done. Our servers were also attentive. They have small plates and big plates. My favorite was the octopus. Flavorful and cooked just right; not too chewy just tender enough. Octopus has got to be one of the hardest things to cook correctly. Friend had a burger and she loved it. Seriously go and try it. So happy we came. A new Annapolis favorite. Five stars! read more

My daughter had a soccer banquet and that is how we ended up here. The area they had us sitting in upstairs was nice and the Buffett was delicious the food was plentiful. The waiters that were helping with the party were very accommodating. My review is recommendation is based off a hosted event. read more

Great place, excellent food. Very convenient location near hotel Lombarty. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Love this place. There are three tiers and we chose to sit out on the rooftop. I like that the deck is covered with large open windows, ensuring you have a view and get fresh air but that you stay out of the elements. Since there was a little drizzle, this ensured we were dry. They also have live music, and it is kept at a decent volume. Loud enough for you to hear it very well, but low enough that you're still able to hold a conversation. The particular local act playing should've left Prince alone, but that's not the restaurant's fault so i won't slight them for their performer's terrible voice. The food on the other hand was quite tasty. You're not going to get michelin star worthy concoctions, but the burger they provided was well cooked, and hit the spot. I opted for a hoppy beer to pair with it and it was well complimented. The rooftop was chill, but whatever level below us that also had live music seemed like a good time. I'll have to go back to check that out. read more

$10 Happy Hour Small Plates is amazing and it's ALL DAY TUESDAY! Food here is delicious. Also, $5 glasses of wine during happy hour speaks to my soul. Crab cake was on-point and the sauce was sassy. Octopus was roasted to perfection and the charred pieces were extra crunchy, yum. read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - Crab cake - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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The food was amazing and the servers were attentive. A manager was walking around checking on tables. The atmosphere was great as well.

Awesome awesome awesome Friday night spot. The ambiance on the roof with the live music and glass overlook of the st is a total vibe. The drinks are delicious and not too strong and the food is seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ceviche was incredible. Spicy yet not too spicy and soo fresh, the chips were a great addition as well. Our server was polite and let us know her favorites on the menu. The bourbon cake was just okay, I'd try a different dessert if I am in the area and want to stop by for a great bite read more

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Amazing ambiance on the rooftop, every single thing we ordered was fantastic - fresh poke, burger, gnocchi, chicken parm. Would definitely recommend! read more

I came here over Valentine's Day weekend with my partner while visiting my old college stomping grounds. I'm happy to report that Metro is as good as it ever has been. We started with their holiday special cocktails: the King of Hearts (whiskey-based, notes of chocolate evened out by orange, smooth as jazz) and Queen of Hearts (prosecco-forward, delightful). My main course was the braised short rib. The texture was perfect, falling apart as soon as hits the mouth. The greens were a well-seasoned complement, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery. All in all, a knock-out combination. The servers were prompt and friendly, and the food delivered -- both temporally and culinarily. The vibes continue to be a good time, making Metro a staple of Annapolis. read more

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Excellent service, food, and ambience. The shrimp shareable and the potato shareable were delicious! Vegan options were wonderful as well. read more

Delicious food with vegan/vegetarian options. Reasonable prices. Great service from friendly and knowledgeable waiter. We enjoyed the charcuterie board and vegan lasagna. We dined inside due to rain. read more

Great, attentive service. Wonderful, welll seasoned menu items. Only complaint, hard seats and a bit loud when the place fills up. Been about 5x now and enjoy each visit. Favs include app Tequilla Lime Shrimp and the burgers! Yum. read more

This review is for the customer service. I would say that we have been to this place a number of times and enjoyed the food. We went in for my birthday on 10/7 for our 4:45p reservation. When we arrived the entire place was completely empty. The hostess took us to the smallest table in the whole place which was also wedged behind a pole. (Take a look at the picture) When I asked if we could sit at a different table she said "all the other tables are reserved" and quickly walked away. I decided not to make a big deal out of it because maybe there was a huge party coming in that I didnt know about. We ordered two drinks and three small plates to share. The chef's are doing amazing things! Kudos to them. We were there for a little over an hour and not a soul came in to the place. The entire bar was empty and the entire restaurant was empty. We were literally the only diners in the place. Granted there were a number of people who went to the upstairs rooftop area. Meanwhile I ate my meal shoved behind a pole at the worst table in the whole place. Kind of ridiculous if you ask me. If you go here....Just know that if you are party of 2 you could possibly be sat at the worst table I have ever witnessed in a restaurant that presents themselves as upscale fashion forward dining. Short story --way to go chef! It's unfortunate your cooking can't fix the problems in the front of house. read more

Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge - Unfortunate seating for two - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Went for restaurant week and it was really good! Lots of great options. We will be back so we can try more! Our server was very attentive and the manager checked in a couple times. The drinks were good as well. Will be back for rooftop too! Such a cool vibe read more

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An absolute diamond in the rough, this place is exquisitely hidden just outside city dock. From the infectious smile and sweetly pleasant welcome by Alyssa at the host stand to the deliciously helpful selection choices offered by Gavin, the evening was both relaxing and satisfying beyond our wildest expectations. Chris the manager was also right there to assure a gratifying experience. We enjoyed a variety of delectable dishes including the pork belly burnt ends, scallops over polenta, a chipotle chicken sandwich, and lamb lollipops. Everything was delicious and served quickly and hot. The Best experience we've had in Annapolis in a very long time. read more

Nice atmosphere, food was good (American fare). We ordered a burger, a chicken sandwich, and the grilled octopus. Everything was great, though the octopus was a little charred. Service was great. read more

What a cool place! Had the short ribs and it was outstanding. Good service, relaxed atmosphere and a great rooftop bar. When in Annapolis, it is well worth the stop. read more

We just finished a great dinner with miles at the bar. Had a few coworkers out for an all-day happy hour and 10$ small plates. Best plates on the menu hands down is the dates pr the gnocchi. Holy cows. The sponge cake and the empanadas were really tasty for dessert. Def try the coffee drink on the menu if you like sweeter dessert drinks. It's not a bitter, rich cocoa drink; definitely a more substantially sweeter drink with the vanilla spice in it. Love the sour beer on rotation as well. Miles was so great even with our large obnoxious party! Jake n kev n half the choptank staff read more