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Metropolitan Grill

Expert Reviews of Metropolitan Grill

Citysearch | A second home to Seattle's power players, this beloved institution serves up surefire steak dinners.

The unofficial second office of Seattle's biggest-budget businessmen, this old boys' club steakhouse has long held the top spot on many an expense account for its friendly, capable service and dependably...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/03/2008
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User Reviews of Metropolitan Grill

Yelp.com Review - by Foodi e.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just got back from a fabulous dinner at Metropolitan Grill. Everything was 5 star, from the service to the kobe filet to the decor. Walking in, you feel like you've stepped back in time, from the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A. B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like it here. The service is impeccable (did I mention free valet too?). It feels like you are eating at a NYC restaurant. It's a bit dark - and ornate (with dead animal heads on the wall).…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love it here. Great food, great atmosphere, interesting people, and an attentive staff who remember you years later. The steak is heavenly and they always have my favorite Domaine Laurene pinot noir.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now I go to this place maybe like once a year, that special occasion like my birthday or...yeah, my birthday...anyhoo. I'm not a big fan of going downtown Seattle, especially at night, but The Met is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is decadence cubed. I am not a big meat eater, but I had been graving a steak for months and when my Dad came to visit I knew I had my ticket to carnivore heaven. My Dad and I went here on…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Wonderful Prime Rib

The Metropolitan Grill has truly wonderful prime rib and steaks. The lobster is also well-prepared, and the sauteed mushrooms are delicious. The service is excellent.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by c y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Metropolitan Grill for decades has been the "go to" place for steak in Seattle. As the quintessential steak house, I've had many a dinner there with out of towners, wanting a great steak…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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always...

an experience. Recommended.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this place is terrific. The food was amazing (I had a delish salad and the 7 flavor beef bites) and the service was awesome. Our waiter was extremely personable and did a great job with our…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the bar at the Met! We go for happy hour and take full advantage of the cheap and TASTY eats and drinks. The past couple of times we've had the same server cute tall brunette, and she's tops in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was here a few years back for New Years Eve. Overall, the night was awesome. Good restaurant, good location, good service. They handled our table of 10 easily. There were just three things I want…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not a bad Steakhouse but a bit over rated.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Appetizers and Salads - Top notch. Steaks - Been going for 15 years, always excellent. Highest quality beef, precise cuts and preparation, cooked to perfection.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is the best steakhouse i have ever been to. i would fly all the way to seattle just to eat there. thats how good it is. aside from the lobster bisque, everything i have had has been exquisite.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Was a favorite

This was my favorite restaurant to celebrate special occasions for years. Their peppercorn steak is amazing. Garlic mash potatoes are something to dream about. However, the last time I was in there
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not usually that into steak, so when we planned a company trip here, I was going to order the burger. When the waitress started describing the filet mignon, however, I decided to take a chance. It…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Russ C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overall Good experience. Food was good, service excellent and good selection of wine. 2004 Jordan Cab paired with Peppercorn New York Steak and a nicely done lobster bisque. No lobster chunks in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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pricey doesn't equal quality here

My boyfriend and I splurged for a $150 dinner... our waiter was nice and my...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Don't be impressed. (you'll be sorry and you'll pay for it!!)

My boyfriend and I splurged for a "fancy" dinner. He loves steak, so we to the Met. Our waiter was decent and my prosciutto salad was tasty... until 3 hours later when I was hugging the toilet and wishing ate...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peregrine D.

3.0 of 5 stars. steaks are decent here. i remember ordering a extremely large prime rib special i can't remember if it was like 40-50 oz. but it was big. i was a little disappointed that nearly 1/3 of it was just…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas P.

4.0 of 5 stars. TGIF Crazy Friday, after work....hauled my tired but from work and walked over to meet my friends for happy hour. This happy hour is totally awesome. WHAT A LONG WEEK. EVER HAVE ONE OF THOSE?
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sally B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go for happy hour- and be early. It's the best burger around and it's like $4.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

3.0 of 5 stars. i wrestled with how many stars to give this place. the steaks are marginal and the service is impeccable, but at the prices that they charge, i expected the steaks to be MUCH better than they were. i…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine F.

5.0 of 5 stars. i had the prime rib here and by far it's the best prime rib i have ever had. i am writing this review rather late, but we came here in a group of about 10 to celebrate my 22nd birthday. It was a great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. K...to start this is a 3.5 star review, but I always shoot up rather than down (wow...that sounded bad). I have been to the Met for a full sit down dinner and also to their bar for Happy Hour. I must…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Met is the best steakhouse in Seattle, hands down. Kobe, kobe, kobe! So succulent. Seriously - like butter. Combine it with other seriously good food and drink, good service, and an interior…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by katie s.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first thought - can I make the last session AND still get a table at the Metropolitan Grill's happy hour? Sadly, I'm downtown for a convention and am becoming one of *those* people who think…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Somehow my trip to Seattle was only complete after I left the Metropolitan Grill. The service was impeccable. The waiter we had went all out - he talked to us about the wine, the food, and anything…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 Every great city must posses a "Metro Grill" like establishment. In the storied traditional of Luger, and Delmonicos; the Metroplitan Grill is Seattle's answer.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene D.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's comforting to know; authentic Kobe beef is available here. Will I order it? Probably not, but it's nice to know it's there when we're ready to cash in a bond. A tall and super cushy corner booth,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, that was a serious Filet Mignon. I usually have my filet butterflied but I somehow forgot to mention it that day. Out came a 14oz filet but even though it was a medallion still...I enjoyed…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here for quite sometime but all I remember was I had an amazing time here.... let's say I had a horrible ex boyfriend and he wanted to take me here for dinner.... an I am sorry dinner..…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE The Metropolitan Grill! My first dining experience here was excellent. The staff were polite, kind and attentive. I was treating my cousin for dinner as a "Thank You" for the many times she…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Great Place for Lunch

Not sure if this makes many lunch lists but it really is one of the best lunch places in town. A terrific steak salad, burger and salmon.
openlist - user review - 01/04/2008

Yelp.com Review - by Clara C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not really a fan of steak, I hardly order it when I go out. However, my boyfriend and I took a stab at this joint for our anniversary due to these wonderful reviews and found the food amazing.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best steakhouse in Seattle...period. The selections and attention to your preference is unmatched at 'The Met'. What sets the Met apart from any steakhouse in the NW and in the western half of the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant P.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good restaurant but what bothers me is that to me, steak is steak. I have had amazing steaks that have been very cheap. It is hard for me to justify paying so much for this type of product.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Go to the bar and get the steak appetizers and skip the dining room

The bar is really where it's at unless you are trying to impress your girl on the third date and need a little help to get to 3rd base. Make sure she's not a vegitarian first cause if she is you'll be going...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob G.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's been a while since I was here. It was with a former employer in the Georgetown area. We were the IT team and our boss was in Columbus, OH. He was out visiting - which meant he was gonna fire…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Will L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Meat. There are lots of places around town that serve pure, delicious meat.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kristen e.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is arguably the premiere steak house in Seattle. When we've got cash to burn and an appetite to match, this is our first choice. The Met is for people who LOVE to eat! In addition to being able…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place would be a five if you weren't paying for it or you were completely loaded. As a once-every-year-or-two place for a normal human, it gets a four. We went for a wedding rehearsal dinner,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheril P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I dont know if the steak is good here...I ordered the copper river salmon and that was ok. I didnt pay attention to the prices either. To be honest, I was here with my department for a work function…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dianne D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here with a big group for a party one time. Even in the middle of the week, the place is packed and loud, which is probably why the server only came once every so often. (The fact that we were…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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OUTSTANDING FOOD- ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST STEAKHOUSES

Try lunch first, get there early or you will have to wait ! Dinner is very expensive ! . But is worth it ! Figure about $100.00 per head . This will cover app,sidedish,main course , drinks-2 each and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by test a.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you work in the financial district, this place is a staple of the power lunch crowd. The host definitely adheres to preferential seating, so if you're a local celeb or mistaken for one (& lucky)…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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My favorite restaurant in Seattle

This is where my family celebrates birthdays and where we bring friends visiting the city.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Average as usual.

This restaurant is a bit over blown, the last two times that I have been there I have had very average service from my server. I have seen servers at Dennys who were more interested in providing a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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better off going to Applebee's

We were expecting a great meal after going to places like Daniel's Steakhouse, Morton's, the Space Needle, and other exceptional places around the country, but were extremely disappointed. Everything was over...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by D. R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Met makes some serious meat. If you like it big and hot;this is the place for you! The more I go back the more I slide on over to the seafood, the Australian Lobster and Tiger Prawn Scampi are…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Working downtown, I eat lunch here often. great choices and resonable lunch menu. Love the French Dip or try the chicken burger. Happy hour in the bar is also top notch. Lots of choices of liquor,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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very bad experience

My girlfriend and I moved to Seattle about a year and a half ago and we have had the luxury of experiencing for the first time all of the amazing eateries that the Emerald City has to offer. The one type of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. DID YOU SAY STEAK?!!! Oh my God! Best steak I've had in awhile. Many Seattle locals recommend this Steakhouse as one the best and it definitely shows. I strongly advise making a reservation. We…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by terrell m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Four years ago i received a gift certificate to the Met. At the time, I didn't eat much meat, so I held onto it, waiting for a special occasion. Last night I finally got to use it with a beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Love Muffin ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Just perfect. My bro, sister-in-law, and I all ordered filet mignon. My sister-in-law is pregnant, so she got hers well done. It was still fantastic (my bro says this is a sign of great meat and a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Honanana T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like steak. A lot. Since I eat a lot of it, I know a good steak when I see it. The good, the bad, and the ugly. You get the picture. The Met's hovering around mediocre. You can definitely get a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the kind of place you go for a special occasion, order an expensive bottle(s) of wine and The Delmonico steak cooked medium.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Great happy hour...

If you can get there through all of the traffic.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Seila K.

5.0 of 5 stars. In the last ten years, I've been to the Met about a handful of times and last Friday, I took my friends from the Bay Area to this restaurant. While I'm not big on expensive, class meals, it could very…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Average, at best!

After all of the hype, my experience was a great disappointment. The food was just okay and while I was expecting to drop a hefty load, I wasnt expecting to get just
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007

not worth the money

While the steaks we had were quite good, the overall package was lacking in...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tony g.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has an amazing happy hour. After work on Friday, I met my mom in the bar. I haven't had a good hamburger in a long time since I dont eat much red meat anymore, so I thought what the hell. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Try this for lunch and you will fall asleep

Rich food for lunch spells nap time for all. But the steak is great and the atmosphere feels like a fancy joint, which it is catering as.
openlist - user review - 07/19/2007

The Best Steak in Seattle!

I usually only eat here during special occassions because it's pretty pricy but the food is the best. The Peppercorn steak is my favorite and the garlic mashed potatoes are the best. The staff is very knowledgeable and the food is consistently the best in Seattle
openlist - user review - 07/17/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. i came here to celebrate my boyfriend's graduation. i really enjoyed their calamari here and the filet mignon was pretty good as well. i was definitely stuffed after our meal. i'm a college student so…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I did not have a superb experience. They did not live up to their reputation. And no, I am not an undercover agent from PETA. Metropolitan Grill is a restaurant that is way, way, WAY past its prime.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Movers and Shakers like their steaks rare

Closed a huge deal? Made a killing in the latest stock market run? Got a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Once Great, Now Just Over-Rated

Dining at 'The Met' in the last couple of years is like watching an old friend who has sunk into mediocrity after years of excellence. It hurts, but you have to speak the truth for their own good. It's time...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Met has a great happy hour from 3-6 with a bunch of different apps and stuff to eat. I highly recommend the Works burger which is not your traditional happy hour special type of mini-burger.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Unbelievably Great Experience

I had a broken shoulder when my husband and I visited Seattle. He'd eaten here before and had raved about it when he returned to Atlanta. We made a reservation and were promptly seated. I had to have the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Never a bad experience!

This restaurant has NEVER let me down! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone any time! It's my favorite place for everything from happy hour, to a date, to a nice sit down dinner. Nothing but wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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What a disappointment

I've lived in Seattle for 7 years and never dined at the Met before. My mother-in-law and her mother (Seattle natives) took me there Sunday evening. The service was atrocious (hello coffee refills?) and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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BEST STEAK IN TOWN....TOON TOWN !!

Best steak in toon town is right....this place is a BIG FAT JOKE !!!!! Words cannot begin to describe the overrated aura of this establishment. Reservations at 8:15 on a Thursday, party of 7, we weren't even...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole j.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just want to say mmmmmm for their Black Pearl Cosmo! I haven't been here since smoking was legal inside Seattle bars/restaurants (and I only remember that because my friend C and I shared a cigar).…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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a bit crowded, but for good reason

i went to the Met on either a friday or saturday with my wife and 4 friends. other places that i have been in seattle with a similar quality of food to date were el gaucho's and morton's. we made reservations,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely love this place. Great atmosphere and awesome food. Seattle is a little funny in that it shouldn't probably be such a 'steak' town but it really is, between the Met, Daniel's, and El Gaucho…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doni W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really the only reason why my boyfriend & I could even afford to come here one night a couple years ago was because (I sh*t you not) he told his sister over the phone that he'd had a headache, and she…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Lunch. Simple fish and chips, from their special. The oil was too hot so the breading was burned and fish overcooked. Or maybe the fish pieces just sat in the oil too long. Sad and tired fries that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Last year, 2006, I made reservations for 4 at the Metropolitan Grill for a very special occasion. I asked the phone reservations person if I could bring in my own wine. She said Yes, but there was a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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A Dining Destination

Jury duty was 2 blocks up the hill and they said "wear your badge so that nobody will talk shop around you, and no alcohol". I'd read of the Metropolitan in my culinary magazines and peeked into the window.....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Over Rated and Over Priced

It's unfortunate that this place continues to excel in editorial awards and the like. Must be political. The prices don't match the service (slow) or food (OK). I guess if you're not ordering several $100...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Darin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. There isn't much I can say about the Met that isn't already said elsewhere. They may not serve the best steak in the world, but it is very difficult (if not impossible) to find a better one in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum the Met. It is Pricey. It's is delicious. Did I mention it is pricey? I won't pass it on if any one wants to take me there, but if I am looking for a piece a good meat in Seattle and I need to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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The best steak in Seattle.

This is not just a reataurant it's an expierience you'll remember. The food is cooked to perfection....
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Metropolitan Grill

5 Stars over and over. I'm not even a red meat eater, and I must always order the Steak Oscar. Bes...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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I would not recommend this restaurant to a enemy