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Metropolitan Grill

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For four star dining in Seattle, try Metropolitan Grill. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced place in the Downtown neighborhood. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Best of Singles Scene and Best of First Date awards. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a hip atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, lunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. Diners found the food cold.

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

Best Steakhouse in Seattle

Yes, it is. Finally got over to "the other place" and the Met wins in my book...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette E.

4.0 of 5 stars. **Dinner review** took my favorite guy in the world (!!!!!!!) here for his birthday! Service is terrific as I had expected and our server had a sense of humor which I always admire : )
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice bar area with a great beer selection, with both local and the multi-national brands. The staff was very professional and responsive. The steak was excellent, much more than I could eat. It…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, yes, yes -- a thousand times, yes. In one visit, made in honor of a special anniversary, the Metropolitan Grill has become my favorite special occasion, splurge restaurant. Daniel's is dead to me…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tres B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The power and majesty of a great steak house can leave me breathless for days. There is nothing like a classic bleu cheese wedge salad and a New York Strip cooked to perfection. The problem is, I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by douglas h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy Hour Excellent good, great value, good service. Very nice.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to grab a juicy grade-A steak and have a few drinks with my boys. Its not over the top and the food is pretty traditional. I love meat, esp steaks so this place is perfect…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monte C.

5.0 of 5 stars. When in doubt I head here, my absolute all time favorite restaurant! I consider myself an adventurous guy, so I'm always out trying to disprove this steak mecca! I work a bunch and sometime life is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is directly across the street from work..so I felt compelled to eat there at least once...but once turned out to be several times (not by choice btw)...since publishers tend to wine and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by do n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to impress a friend or two? Good Dinner experience and overall pleased with the entire event.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ramil M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A place like Metro shouldn't be anything lower than a 4 star, but in my opinion it's missing the 5 star quality. Ambiance was awesome, service, was great, but it was actually the steak.I had the prime…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristian C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Man, if you don't like steaks...don't come here. Otherwise, endulge in what you can because I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I was here with some co-workers and the entire experience…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crespin R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great happy hour with a pretty extensive collection of liquor. We shared the BBQ wings and a chicken quesadilla and we were set. Washed down those apps down with some Citadel gin and Capt. Morgans.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Owlburt L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner last week. I came here with the premonition that I have not had a good steak in Seattle yet. I have gone to Ruth Chris's and Morton's and were both disappointed. Although I have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barry C.

1.0 of 5 stars. What happened to the Met? I went in last night for drink with my bud and I asked this pregnant brunette waitress if I could get "a Canadian whisky with just a couple of ice cubes". She looked at me…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler J.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you haven't tried lunch at the Met, give it a shot. The prices are much more affordable than dinner but the portions are just as generous. I've always been fortunate enough to have a server with a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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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 Derrick C.

1.0 of 5 stars. GIVE ME A BREAK! Ever heard of good steak? Good service? The only thing the MET is good for is reminding people over sixty that they are still young, just look at their servers most of them have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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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 Brian H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best steak I've ever eaten I ordered at The metropolitan grill. The service there is stupendous.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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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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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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Yelp.com Review - by Susi R.

3.0 of 5 stars. wow, this place was crowded on a tuesday night! every table full. I had a delicious martini $12 bucks, not a big one. And a great steak salad- $27 bucks, not cheap. Service was professional but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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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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