Located at the heart of Birmingham in Historic Five Points South, MetroPrime Steakhouse is Birmingham's only local prime steakhouse. The menu features a unique selection of prime, bone-in and dry-aged steak options. Every steak is hand cut in house and seared under an 1800-degree specialty broiler. The menu is rounded out by a house ground prime burger, fresh seafood offerings and inventive steak house sides. The expansive bar area offers a more casual dining experience. The bar features handcrafted cocktails, eighteen specialty beers on tap and an extensive wine by the glass list. The bar at MetroPrime Steakhouse is a great place to catch a game or to meet friends after work.
"All Steaks, appetizers, and desserts were tremendous. Sides were average to below average, with bland being the common descriptive word of the table. We will return next time we are in town."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"I came here looking for a fine dining experience, and what I got was an experience similar to what you'd find in a place like Outback. Our server, Ian, was nice but the service was very, very slow. The steaks came out hardly warm and not cooked correctly, and we had to be subjected to watching the manager argue with another patron who was dissatisfied with the food and service he had received. I paid just under $180 for an upscale dinner for two at a supposed high end establishment. Given the state of the food when it finally reached the table, and the service despite they very polite and best efforts of the server, I would have expected to spend half of what I did."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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"We ate at MetroPrime midweek. After making a reservation and giving online and verbal instructions that we were celebrating a birthday, neither the server or host mentioned it. The steaks and appetizer were good, but the bread, side dishes and salads were ordinary and the traditional sauteed broccoli was inedible. Overall, the experience was just ok. I really hoped for more when choosing a restaurant for a celebratory event."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for MetroPrime Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Fair)2/5
service and food were awful
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food
(Fair)2/5
Service
(Poor)1/5
Ambiance
(Good)3/5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was awful, server did not know the menu nor had the diners best interest at heart. Service was slow and of poor quality. Wine pour was less than a glassfull. Scallops were prepared properly but too small for a portion of 3 at high end steakhouse. They should have been larger and of better quality. We also ordered the Delmonico, which was supposed to have been dry aged. Steak was tough and over seasoned with salt. I have had a better steak at Outback!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"I had a great filet at Metro Prime. It was cooked to perfection. The extensive wine list made it hard to choose a favorite as well. I will definitely be back with friends."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Four of us for dinner after the Talladega race. We should have known when we walked in. 7 pm and only one table occupied. I had a $39 filet that was not fit to eat. Sent it back once and the second time it came back it was no better. My friend's prime rib had a horrible taste and was not edible. Bone in filet was good."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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"I heard this place was pretty good so I decided to have dinner where while in B'ham. When I arrived at the hostess this guy just stood there looking at me...no greeting, no "may I help you". After a few moments I said and told him I was here for dinner. Duh! Strike 1! At woman came by and they began discussing which table to seat me. After that discussion he just walked away. Didn't say a word. I wasn't sure if went to do something else and she was going to seat me or he was taking me to a table. Poor service! Well, I took a chance and chased him down and got a table. The waiter approached and dinner service seemed to be getting better. Ordered a glass of Franciscan wine, bacon lollipops to start the dinner. The bacon lollipops was good bu"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
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"We went for our first time this weekend and the food and service were simply amazing. The steaks were cook perfectly and the bacon lollipops were sinful. Was it expensive? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes! The prices were on par with many other premium steak houses I have been to. Any complaint about the price is becaue they either did not do their homework or does not understand what a true steakhouse is. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion or even just a nice romantic date night."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"I took my wife to MetroPrime for her birthday. It was one of the better dining experiences we have had together! We arrived to have the door opened for us and were greeted nicely and excitedly. We were seated quickly and our server introduced himself. He was fantastic all night and he (along with the rest of the staff) seemed genuinely happy to serve us and seemed proud of their menu and restaurant. Our food was fantastic and the service was top notch."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"When we arrived at Friday at 8 PM, we were shocked by the minimal crowd. We were seated at a table with a great view of the surrounding Five Points Area. Our server was extremely nice, but the quality of service was more casual than you would expect for this price tag. Our favorite items were the cocktails and the appetizers. We shared crab claws & calamari which were superb. As far as the entrees, we both thought they were just okay. Overall, there was nothing to complain about, but when spending this type of money, there was nothing to rave about either."
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"Great restaurant!!!!!! Bone-in filet was pretty small, but the flavor was awesome. Above all, If you have the money, great place to eat. It was date night for me and my girlfriend (out of town, from Nashville) and she was extemely happy. Personally all that matters to me."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Only downfall this past visit was seating. With our reservation being early and the restaurant being relatively empty (and quiet), having diners grouped in a small section made conversations a little uncomfortable at times.
Regardless, one of favorite places."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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"Food was good, but for a steakhouse, there were some glaring omissions. Wifes prime-rib was cold on arrival, and didn't come with au jus (?). And at $50 for some of the steaks is steep. The server wasn't around much, but was very pleasant when she was...either she had too many tables, or was just inattentive."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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"Meal was very good. However, I found the portions quite small for the money, We went becasue we had a Living Social deal. Would never spend that much money on my own for portions that small."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"My boyfriend especially their Beef Wellington at the Metro Prime and they didn't disappoint us! Also, we love their Bavarian style freshly baked bread, which was served with honey lavender butter."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Our second time to visit and been great both times. First time was for anniversary and second time was for our son's birthday and promotion in Army ROTC. Staff has been great both times, food has been wonderful and we love it. It's expensive but we knew that going in and food and service has been worth it."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food was very good and our server was very nice. Only gripe is that we felt a little ignored. It took a while for us to have initial contact with our server and it took maybe 20 minutes to get bread, which means it came just about 5 minutes before our food."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"This was our second time going here, and we fell I'm love with it the first time but were very disappointed the second time. We had to tell our waiter to get an ice bucket for our bottle of white wine, he didn't tell us the special steak was bone in, the size, or the price. Had the service been better it would have been a better experience."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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"We had a reservation.seated in the bar area without being asked if it was ok. We ordered our meal and drinks. about 15 minutes later we were told that they were out of potatoes. We asked to subistitute for Mushrooms Rissoto and they said there wold be an upcharge. They were going to upcharge us for replacing a side they were out of! We went ahead and ordered the rissoto. 40 mins later our waitress came back and said they were backed up in the kitchen and they we no longer seating guests because of it and she was going to buy us a round of drinks to apologize. 25 mins later our meal came out and wereceived a small portion of potatoes. We asked if that was a full portion and she said "No, its much smaller but I bought you drinks""
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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"Our server was friendly. My major complaint is that it took 30-40 mins for the food to come although the restaurant was not packed. When it did come, the steak I had ordered medium came out well done. It had taken so long I didn't bother to bring it to the attention of the server. I don't plan on returning."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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"Overall, it was a good experience. It is overpriced when compared to similar restaurants. Probably won't return because I can get the same food, service, and ambiance at a fraction of the price."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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"The bad - Special steak price - should have checked what mkt price was b/c $62 was a shock. and wine by glass was expensive $12-20 ea. The good - caesar salad with fried capers, steaks , twice baked potato, peanut butter crunch desert, server Stephen. Some people said that the steaks were expensive however all steaks include a salad and a side unlike other "Steakhouses" where the salads and sides are ala carte. Bottom line - will eat there however will check with prices before I order"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Nice atmosphere good service menu definitely leans to the beef side. Food somewhat spicy and salty tasting....... I like the smoked onion rings as an appetizer. The butternut squash soup was good but a bit spicy for a senior to eat."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
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"Unfortunately, my experience at MetroPrime Steakhouse was not very good. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all; however, the service was extremely slow. At one point we made a comment to our server about how long it took to get our food and the server kind of snapped at us and the rest of our dinner was greeted by our server not speaking to us in a friendly manner. If I was alone dining I might give MetroPrime another chance; however, I had clients with me and I was so embarrassed about the entire restaurant experience. Also, the food was not very good when we did finally show up. I would definitely not recommend MetroPrime to anyone else."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
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"I enjoyed the ambiance and I was server was outstanding!!! However, we really did not enjoy our meal. I had the Lobster Risotto and he had the Crab Cakes. The food was appealing to the eyes but lacked in flavor. I must say the White Chocolate Bread Pudding was outstanding!!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view
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"Very poor service. They ran out of martini glasses... The syrup for the drink... Did not have menus to give us for one hour... Steak over cooked for one in our group"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
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