The moment you step into the Metropolitan Grill, you know you have entered a classic steakhouse. Guests enter through tall mahogany doors to be greeted by tuxedo clad Maitre D’s. Cuts of beef are showcased in a glass display in the front entryway. Framed photographs of celebrities, sports heroes and local politicians, all frequent visitors to The Met, line the walls.
At the Metropolitan Grill, the focus is on the Prime beef, American and Japanese Wagyu. Steaks are seared over the high heat of the “Iron Wood of the World,” imported mesquite charcoal, ensuring the most tender, juicy steaks available. Metropolitan Grill Chefs personally select each cut that is served to guests.
The Metropolitan Grill’s award-winning wine list showcases the definitive steakhouse selection of premium West Coast red wines, with special emphasis on Cabernets, Merlots and Meritage.
"Consistent staff, quality meat, excellent managers, special events like the Sounders or SeaHawks circulating. A Seattle mainstay....all great except for the people who will pay for expensive steaks yet could care less about appearances with worn Tshirts and baggy dated jeans.....shame!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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"For us this is a place to get a special dinner. We always enjoy the food, the service is friendly and consistent but never over-bearing. We truly enjoyed our meal here. Valet parking is getting a little pricey but for us it is worth it."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The food was fabulous. Had Australian Lobster, Rib eye Steaks and Escargot. All cooked to perfection. Waiter was knowledgeable with the food, but was unaware of added items to the menu including additional wines. Apparently they were added on his day off. The only real "discomfort" was the actual booth itself. They were sunken in dramatically causing leg pain and left us with wanting to hurry our dinner just so we could stand up. The seating needs to be either updated or at a minimum re-upholstered. At least add cushioning to the seats. The seat we were in was 19/1 in case you care."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"It was mothers day and the Met Grill was very busy. We waited over an hour and a half for our dinner. The Service was good and the waiter came to the table several times to let us know they were working on our meal. The food was outstanding and well worth the wait!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Outstanding food and service. We had the Chateaubriand for two, cooked perfectly, fantastic flavor, and extreemly generous portions. Everything a world class steak restaurant should be."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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"Our waiter was wonderful and the food was excellent. The waiter asked up front if we were limited by time constraints. Everyone had something different. Two members of our party split their dinners and the kitchen did a terrific job."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I have been to the Met many times and always left fully satisfied with every aspect of the visit. This time, the calimari was cold and flabby. The steak I ordered--the large T-bone--was not delivered. Instead, we were given the long bone prime rib. That was very good, but that was not what I ordered."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This was a great lunch. The food was delectable! Just enough - not to little, not too much. The only thing I might comment on was the length of time it took for us to finally get our entree - seemed extra, extra long time. We still enjoyed it all and will return again and again."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"I was anxious to try the Met again after our last experience (lousy service - long wait), Well, our perfect server made our experience wonderful - she knew the menu and individually helped us pick the perfect entree. We brought our own bottle of wine and the steward was very accommodating. Everything was so perfect - now I can't wait to go again."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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"This restaurant had quick bar service and very knowledgable staff on both the steak menu and the wine list. The food was delicious, if a bit pricey, and the wine list was on par. The staff was very polite and accommodating. As an older establishment in Seattle the booths were a little cramped but this is a perfect restaurant for a special occasion or a romantic evening."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Valet parking was extremely handy and the fellows were on the ball. The waitstaff was helpful and friendly. The food was top notch and the wines divine. Would definitely return."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Just took my wife to the Metropolitan for her birthday. It was an awesome experience. The food was excellent, albeit a bit pricey. But it was worth it for such a special occasion. Our server was a long-time employee and very knowledgeable about the menu items. All the employees were very personable and all had a very good sense of humor...No stuffiness here! I had the dual Filet Mignon(4 oz. Prime and 4 oz. Wagyu); my wife had the 8 oz. Filet Mignon. We both ordered the Classic Bearnaise sauce. Both orders were cooked to perfection. We would highly recommend the Metropolitan Grill for any special occasion - Pricey, but well worth the experience."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Well, Handsome Scott Brown did it again! Not only was the food perfect, the drinks divine, but the service~ WOW! From the hostess, to the busser, to the valet, to Handsome Scott Brown, everyone was great and everything was perfect.
We were celebrating our anniversary and Scott made it all very special (or as special as one can get on a Tuesday night)! :)
Thank you Scott and The Met for being consistently a special and integral part of our celebrations..."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We felt rushed despite the upscale nature of the restaurant. The quality of the meat was top notch, but the way it was served and the accompaniments were not up to par for the price."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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"We were blown away by the incredible respect the staff had for each other and the customers. The food was amazing! We loved the old school feeling of the place, we wouldn't have been surprised if Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis Jr walked into the dining room."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"My wife and I haven't been to Metropolitan Grill for about 20 years... It's as we remember and perhaps much better. We will certainly not wait that long for our next visit(s)..."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Amazing. Everything about this place was perfect. I marked 'fit for foodies', though some might disagree. This place is a classic steakhouse with amazing food. One of the best steaks I've had. The portions are likely bigger than many 'foodies' are used to, as they are, again, quite classic. Go. Enjoy. Have a martini (it'll knock your socks off)."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The Metropolitan Grill continues to be the best steakhouse in Seattle and one of the best nationally. The service is excellent and the food remains wonderful. My only small complaint was that after they cut the two steaks my family was sharing they were not temperature hot by the time they arrived in front of us at the table.
The porterhouse remains excellent and I was impressed by what they did for two family members birthdays.
All in all, a continued great experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"It was very good as usual. The wine that was recommended was good. The people friendly. We have been to this place several times and we enjoyed it everytime."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"By reputation we knew it was going to be nice. We were not disappointed. The meals exceeded our expectations and the service was top notch. My wife and I were thoroughly pleased start to finish. Thank you Metropolitan Grill."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Its the best old school restaurant! I would love to come back for the dishes with steak and potatoes. The waiter are very amazing and very helpful to meet our expect."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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"I never have a bad meal at the Met. My filet is cooked perfectly each time. I look forward to the chocolate lava cake the moment I make my reservations! Yum."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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"We've been to the Met several times before, but this was our least enjoyable experience by far. The initial wait was short (6:45PM reservation), but we were seated at a table that was honestly far too small for four people. Yes, we're a tall family, but this table would've been small for average height customers. Also, when we sat down, the area smelled like "sweat", which was not at all appetizing :(
The wait staff -- upon my prompting -- was able to relocate us to another table. It was more comfortable, but also in a higher traffic area. We didn't receive our meal until after 8PM, though, which was a longer-than-expected wait. Meal was good, but overall not a great night for any of us."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Hearing that this restaurant was the place to go for steak, I thought it would really be the best place in Seattle for steak, but boy was I wrong. I thought the steak was the same as if I purchased the steak at the Black Angus across the street from my house. If I had known that, I wouldn't have driven to Seattle. The seating at that place was horrible. My legs had no room, me an my wife had to sit very still to make sure we didn't bump the table with our legs. We didn't even have any breathing room! Our waiter by the way was horrible. The only thing I liked was that the location was very convenient."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"we had the best time. The waitstaff was wonderful. Joan was so helpful and fun. All her suggestions were great from the crab cakes to the Banana Foster. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening.."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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