Metropolitan Grill
Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional) [Edit]
Neighborhood: Downtown820 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 624-3287
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sat 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sun 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Valet
- Attire: Dressy
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
88 Reviews for Metropolitan Grill
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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 a Saturday night and it was pretty crowded, but we were smart enough to make a reservation before hand, so there was no wait for a table. Our server was wonderful, extremely accommodating and knowledgeable about every nuances of each dish on the menu. The menu had so many options that I was in a culinary conundrum over what to order, but I eventually settled on the Porter house (small fillet), with the seared Ahi for an appetizer.
Needless to say it was beyond divine, if I had known better I probably would not have eaten for twenty four hours before hand because everything was sublime. I think I reached a higher level of existence, the steak was flavorful and melted like M&M's in my mouth, the Ahi was the best I have ever had. My Dad also equally enjoyed his meal and we both agreed it was one of the top five we have ever had. I would definitely go here again and plan on checking out their happy hour soon.
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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.
If you're at the bar, ask for Rob. He's awesome and gives great suggestions (not the usual "my favorite is [the most expensive item on the menu]" pitch). He also knows the local area really well, so if you're just visiting, get his input if you need advice on where to go/what to see.
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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 decor to the wait staff's uniforms you feel as if you've gone back to Humphrey Bogart's era. You'd think that the feel would end there, but the service especially our server Justin was fantastic. He was incredibly knoweledgable about the different cuts of beef and even brought out a sample of the two different types of kobe beef they offer to show us the different marbelling of the raw beef.
I am a serious steak lover/connesieour and the kobe beef filet was by far the most tender, melt in your mouth, flavorful beef I have ever had. We got the creamed spinach, sauteed mushrooms, and asparagus for our side dishes and the creamed spinach was superb. They top it with a layer of cheese that makes it incredibly flavorful.
For dessert we got the Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake and the Creme Brulee. The creme brulee is huge! It came out in the plate they serve the side dishes in!
Overall a really great dining experience from start to finish. I still can't stop thinking about the kobe filet and how silky and rich the beef was! I'm sure I'll be dreaming about it tonight :)
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 experience. Sure there are other places, but it was the Met for steak purists.
Then I felt things changed, maybe coinciding with the .com boom. I sensed a bit of arrogance, sub standard service and inconsistency in the food at the Met, that I had never experienced before. Alternative steakhouses emerged (Daniel's, El Gaucho, Ruth Chris, Mortons, Capitol, Jaks, Brooklyn) that many consider as good or better. Daniels became my favorite, El Gaucho good but expensive and Jaks a deal. As recently as fall last year, we tried the Met and had a surly waiter and a tough over cooked steak.
But...last Saturday we celebrated a family member's birthday at the place of his choice...The Met. I have to say that it was among the best steaks I've had period. Service was exceptional, everyone's meal superb. Amazing as that night, the place was packed with high school prommers.
We enjoyed some delicious local oysters on the half shell. Their sommelier graciously and expertly served the special bottle of wine we brought in the occasion. Salads were crisp and not overdressed. My Delmonico was cooked to perfection. I don't know how anyplace could top that steakhouse experience. I'm very curious if it will be this good next time.
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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). They area also one of the only places in town with good caviar service
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 to take the time to point out...
1) This place largely sells middle-meats. That is to say the nicer cuts of beef. And they don't really do anything special with em. Good for you... the cow does all the work. Anyone can sell Prime-Rib, but for my 30/plate, I want something more. Like a wine pairing suggestion. Or something. Jesus.
2) My meal was a crusted Tuna loin on a cabbage salad'. The tuna itself was perfectly cooked (that is to say, seared but raw), however, the cajun rub was so spicy, I couldn't taste the damned thing. The 'salad' was actually a coleslaw, and not with anything interesting just standard red cabbage. A nice set of nappa and bok choy would have gone great with this, and a lighter sesame dressing instead of the heavy cream one. Minus the cajun and add a wasabi sesame rub and this would have been stellar. Also, the calamari appetizer was intensely salty.
3) The dessert, for me, was the high-point of the evening. As the fireworks went off, we were ushered outside and given free champagne (not good champagne really, but at least it was dry and free). View of the fireworks was lame, but hey, I wouldn't knock their score for that. When we got back inside, we had a great older waiter come over with a guiridon (spelling) and do some tableside service. Banana's Foster and cherry's jubilee. We might have gotten crepes too. The guy was a real showman and earned the majority of the tip I left.
The bill, however, made me want to cry.
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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 was wonderful. Practically melted in my mouth. They had chocolate milk for someone who wanted to be random, and the asparagus was cooked precisely the right amount. Our hosts were friendly and stayed out of the way.
If you can afford it, go. It's amazing.
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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 my book!
We went there twice this weekend I loved the wedge salad with pistachios, apples and blue cheese so much I had to have it again. And uhmm... the first time I was a bit drunk so I just had to come back and try it sober.
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 definitely worth it for me.
Now it is not the cheapest place to go for dinner and drinks, but you get what you pay for. In this case, good customer service (especially at a place like that where they want and expect fat tips) and the food, in my case a big ol' fat steak-why order anything else? It's always excellent and cooked to perfection. It's oh so much better when you get to take some of it home with you. Drinks? great selection of Scotch and they always make my martini's just right, shaken, extra-dry vodka w/two olives. Again, not great for the pocket book, but to treat yourself every now and then, get out of steerage and hang out in first class for bit...it's worth the credit card charge.
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 else that we fancied. The calimari was wonderful and the portions were right on the money.
I was lucky enough to go with wine connoisseurs and they ordered two bottles that were suggested to us. They were both good and well pared with the food we had. I ordered the filet mignon, petite, which was rare and perfect.
You can't leave without an order of the bananas foster. They flame it at the table and it is a show for the whole restaurant to see! The flames fly high and the bananas get toasty.
Just like me.
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Go for happy hour- and be early.
It's the best burger around and it's like $4.
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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 the bisque, which is disappointing compared to others I've had.
Only steakhouse I've been to in Seattle, so I can't compare it to other local options, but it easily makes my top 10 list so far.
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 with a quintessentially northwest vibe, and you get the total Seattle experience.
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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?
Anyway the food was good and inexpensive, the tenderloin wrapped in bacon was very good for bar food. We haven't eaten here outside of the happy hour but ...this place we recommend. The wait staff was terrific. He was quick, and made sure he came back before happy hour was over to ask us if we wanted anything else to eat. Who does that? Not many servers....He got an extra big tip....This place is very, very busy during happy hour...and expect no mercy...The local white collar business types here guard their tables like they are fighting for a huge contract, filing a motion etc.....Anyway expect no courtesy from any of the occupants here.....Very grumpy crowd here...hey have a couple more drinks and just RELAX.
Here is the trick, get someone to leave work about 3:55 to get a table its the only way....They will have to take it for the team........we will cover them when the boss asks where's bill? uummmmmhhh the bathroom?
oh try the onion rings they are the size of a belt and very tasty :) Sorry no pics ...It was just too much work and I left my "work ethic" next to the open file on my desk.
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 downtown Seattle is an excursion during the day. Double Whammy.
The Met has a sancerre wine- it's kinda like a S. Cali white wine without the tainted OC Cougar implications. As I'm a little older (and wiser?) - I opt for a red as it is the beverage for the nite. So the 14 Hands Merlot please.
Service is excellent - food is always delicious! Thank god for (in no particular order) their incredible happy hour, the crispy onions and bacon wrapped steak AND the roast beef sandwiches with aus jus, the quesadilla, and the oyster shooters. yum.
If you're ever trying to help out a friend who wants to loose those 5 lbs... talk them into the shrimp cocktail -- 2 points!!
btw, for all those couples out there - try the apple pie flambe. Flames literally.
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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.. I am an asshole and please forgive me dinner..... ok here how it started..
-- we were together at the time --- lol
at arrival : the valet opened my door, and helped me in the door.. how nice I thought ...
the hostess gets our table right away.. no wait.. I check in my jacket and we get seated at our nice table...
The busser fills our water and gets our waiter...
waiter comes... makes a joke..... so I hear this is an apology dinner??
my ex and I burst out laughing....... we fall in love... and now I am no longer in a bad mood.....
-------------- quick service.. I never had to lift a finger... ---------------
we order chicken ceasar salad and french onion soup..... pretty tasty....
entree-- kobe beef with a petite lobster....... baked potato and asparagas with bernaise :) two orders....
yummy :)
drinks - jameson neat :) perfect temperature... loved it...
nicely poured....
dessert - apple crisp... it was ok.....
bill -- who cares I didn't pay for it... but I know he did a double take when he threw his credit card down lol..... we give our waiter our valet ticket for the car..
the hostess puts my jacket on and when the door was opened... our car was there.. it was hella raining of course.. and they had an umbrella waiting for me... how fabulous!!!!..
----- who even carries an umbrella in seattle lol --------
all in all... we had a good night after dinner and I forgave him for being a big douche bag :)
The whole night was great the service was just amazing.. everyone from the random people helping our waiter was perfect.. I am not quite sure how it is now... but I had great memories of the met..... I think if you go to costco you can get a package for 20 dollars off?
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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, huge tinis, air kissing among the tastemakers and sports celebs, servers you've known and loved for years and years. it's Seattle, making history, every night.
If you like water, the blackened prime rib will have you drinking it for the next ten days after consumption of the 12 0z cut. But it's worth getting dehydrated over it.
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Meat.
There are lots of places around town that serve pure, delicious meat.
They should rename it to "The Meatropolitan Grill."
A cartoon version of Ted Nugent once said to a cartoon version of Jimmy Walker, "I get paid in meat," and I wouldn't mind that either if it was from the Met.
One chilly, blustery evening my wife and I were celebrating an anniversary at the Met. Our 2nd. We had reservations, fortunately, as the place was very busy. They seated us near the door, where my wife promptly began to freeze. As the frost formed on her cheeks, we asked the Maitre'd if they could please move us somewhere warmer. They did, immediately, to a larger booth that I'm sure was reserved for a larger party. However, our immediate comfort was paramount.
Our servers were polite, friendly, helpful. Our meat was fan-fucking-tastic. For some reason we decided to have bananas foster for dessert. My wife hates bananas, but I believe she was at a moment of dining ecstasy where even foods she disliked would taste good. And it did, at least the first few bites before she realized she was eating bananas.
Valet parking. Meat. Great service. More meat. Awesome desserts. Did I mention the meat?
***EDIT*** As Michael D. pointed out, I didn't mention what we actually ate, just that it put us into some kind of ecstasy. We had the Chateaubriand for two, with Sauted Mushrooms on the side (er.. on the top as well. )
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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 experience. If you have the money...spend it here.
i also tried the lamb and a couple other dishes. my friends and i dressed, up, but other people arrived in jeans and a dress shirt. This is definitely a place to visit in Seattle.
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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 to prepare both surf and turf with skill and fine attention to details in flavors both bold and subtle, this establishment also promises skilled service from every member of their staff - with the sometime exception of the wine sommelier, who isn't bad, just didn't match the caliber of the rest of the staff the last time we were in.
The last time we ate here was for our anniversary and we were dressed to the nines and ready to celebrate. It was a date to remember. We've also been in in casual clothes, and paying more attention to what we were spending. Each time we were treated well, although we did get a better table in our fancy duds.
Treat yourself to a night on the town at The Met - you'll have a five star experience with great food, attentive and knowledgeable service, and a fantastic night you'll keep talking about!
I just noticed that the survey question for The Met asks about wheel chair accessibility - yes, it is possible, but I don't know how easy. If memory serves, there is a step into the larger dining room, and the tables closer to the door are booths...perhaps someone can share more about this??
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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 toddler daughter. He provided us with some helpful tips and I wish I would have gotten his name so I could commend his manager. Everyone enjoyed their food immensely, the steak was phenomenal. We will definitely come back.
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.
Amazing performance of Quality Cuts of Beef, Excellent Sides/Salads and Service to boot.
If you have an expense account be very careful - last time I went here with my brother his account was suspended forever. but he would agree it was worth it
Appetizers and Salads - Top notch.
Steaks - Been going for 15 years, always excellent. Highest quality beef, precise cuts and preparation, cooked to perfection.
Service - Consistent, helpful, and attentive.
Wine List - Top 3 in the city.
Bar - great beers on tap. Fun place to go after a Seahawks game.
Lunch - excellent value and diverse menu.
Fun for a group of people or quiet enough and enjoyable for two.
The Met rules.
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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 picked me up from Sea-Tac and all her help in preparation for my move back to California. I had the Prime Delmonico, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. For Dessert, I had the Chocolate Lava Cake. I cannot remember exactly what my cousin ordered but it was general- steak, wine and sorbet for dessert.
There are two possible draw backs to eating at the Met. One would be the noise. The second would be the price. The service and quality of the food are at level with the price. Be prepared to spend over $250 for two steak dinners, wine and dessert.
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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 every bite. Because of the appetizers (stuff mushrooms, grilled asparagus) I was quite full by the time I had my steak. The service here was absolutely amazing. The staff was knowledge in their steaks, food, and dessert.
The only complaint was the valet. It took a long time but I'm not going to dock points for that. We ate at normal dinner time and everyone happened to be leaving at the same time. At least they have heat lamps for you!
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 friend who enjoys good food.
I was surprised at how busy the Met was on a Wednesday evening around 6pm. It was bustling with business men and tourists, and waiters in white coats. I was in jeans, yet felt right at home.
We each started with overpriced drinks. My margarita was close to $13, and was good, but not amazing or even that memorable. She had a Pomtini, which sure looked pretty, but I didn't taste it. We split the caprese salad -- huge slices of tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil, avocado and dressing. I'm glad we shared because it was huge and we couldn't even finish our own plates.
For entrees we both had a petite fillet with a baked potato. I'm not much of a steak eater, but I will say mine was very, very, very good. I wanted to try the lava cake, but was full beyond comfort.
I was pleased with the waitstaff and everyone we encountered who worked there. Our waiter made a fuss over us, in a fatherly sort of way. He was nice and helpful, and I have a feeling he would've cut up our steaks and fed them to us had we asked.
The Met reminds me of a Boston bar: dark wood, rich leather, lots of penises. It's loud, but not obnoxious, and the energy is great. I got the sense that everyone was enjoying themselves, including the staff. I would definitely go back for a once-a-year steak or special date.
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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. not to say the lobster bisque wasn't good, it was just not at the level as everything else i have had there. i wouldn't consider myself a filet mignon fan. it is the tenderest steak, but its lack of marbling makes it rather bland. thats why i often go with the new york strip. but if u r ever in the met, order the filet mignon. it's fantastic. for the appetizer order the caesar salad. they come with these spanish white anchovies which are to die for. when it comes to dessert, they have three desserts u can share. do yourself a favor and order the bananas foster. they prepare it for you right at your table.
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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. It truly is the best steak house in Seattle!
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Not a bad Steakhouse but a bit over rated.
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.
I guess there is something mediocre about getting a slab of meat with some potatoes on the side. You can spend your money at better places.
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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 great chef -- to be able to make a tasty well-done steak).
My boyfriend ordered their porterhouse steak. The metropolitan size, which is huge. I can't remember when I'd ever had a porterhouse, but this was realllllly tasty. I mean, a huge cut of tenderloin and whatever's on the other side.
We also split onion rings -- they are huge!!! One order was enough for the four of us. We also ordered their teriyaki filet appetizer, but it never arrived, which was fine b/c we had more than enough food.
With regards to sides, I got creamed spinach. Perfect. My boyfriend got their twice baked potato. Delicious. My bro and sister-in-law both got mashed potatoes. Buttery and creamy (although, my boyfriend didn't love 'em).
Drinks. I ordered a berry-tini to start. It's STRONG. I know it's a martini, but it's a *berry*tini. My boyfriend ordered a Mariner Martini. It was sweet and yummy. I made him swap drinks with me. With dinner we had a cabernet sauvignon -- my boyfriend ordered, so I'm not totally sure which one. Also, tasty.
OK. DESSERT!!!! Cheesecake. Soooo good. It was light and creamy. And the raspberries were like heaven.
It's a bit pricey, but totally worth it. And, really, not as pricey as one might think... I want to go every time I head to Seattle.
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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, so we didn't pay. Valet parking was nice, we had a private room, the service was attentive, though a bit condescending. Yes, I'd like some au jus, no I don't want it on my meat like you're assuming, I want it on the potatoes. I realize it'll break the sauce on the fillet, I don't want it on the sauce... anyway. At least they brought it out in a little dish.
The food is great, big steaks cooked well. Our meals were held at our hosts request so we could eat at the same time as a straggler, but they were still excellent. The steak we had at the restaurant in the Princeville Hotel on Kauai was better, but that's a pretty high bar to set. Their deserts are huge and delicious. The place has great atmosphere, the staff is friendly and fun when they're not being snooty, but then, they're getting paid well for it.
This is not a place you worry about keeping to a budget. This is a place to let yourself go and pretend that the $150-200 you drop on dinner is worth it. If you're one of us budget-minded folks, just don't think of what you could do with that money.
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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 say the dining room is a much better experience.
I started with a Pomegranate Martini which was perfectly mixed (not too sweet, not too strong). Their House Wedge Salad is the f'in bomb and I would throw it down against any other Wedge Salad this city has to offer. Crispy Pancetta with Blue Cheese and Tomato and Lettuce....YUM!
I also had the Tenderloin Medallions, which were decent, but nothing to write home about. Their desserts are all gut-busting huge, but also amazingly good. I love the Carrot Cake and have called in to-go orders for the Salad and Cake combo (it describes this Gemini perfectly).
Alas, the HH Bar experience was so weak it took a four star rating down a notch. Yes its cheap, but that definitely does not mean it is good. I had the burger and it was downright yuck. My meat was not medium rare and there was little flavor coming from anywhere. I think my dining partner and I ordered some other things, but I can't even remember it was that bad.
Basically...go for HH drinks, but stay away from the food, and only do the dining room if you don't want to go ALL out at El Gaucho. Otherwise, stick to the apps, salads, and desserts.
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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 someone - company was not doing well and they had been reducing head count. We don't know who as one of the team handed him a resignation on his way in the door. He had a late afternoon meeting with us and then asked us a suggestion for a good place to eat and he was thinking of steak. A couple of the guys piped up "The Met" So we ended up here.
They said the steak was good. I ordered the lamb, medium well, and it was tasty, but no where near medium, let alone medium well. I don't expect still bloody meat with medium well - maybe they have gotten their thermometers adjusted since then!
The best part of the meal was watching our bosses mouth drop when he was presented with the bill. And then hearing he caught hell for such a large bill for the 6 of us for a dinner - a bit over $500.
I definitely wouldn't go back here if I had to pay and would have second thoughts if someone else was buying.
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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 country, for that matter, is the amount of pride the owners, management, wait staff and even bussers take in their job. They all realize that their livelihood relies on your level of satisfaction. You pay a fairly pretty penny to dine there, and they will do whatever they must to insure that you enjoy your food and your experience.
My wife and I frequent the Met, and the wife is most particular about how her steak is prepared. Once we received our food, my wife noted that her steak was too well done. The server simply glanced from about 15ft away and noticed that my wife was looking at how well done her steak was. She scurried over, peeked at the steak and without any conversation between anyone apologized that the steak was over cooked. She left the sidedishes, and took the steak back. She returned less than 5mins. later with a perfectly prepared replacement. As usual, the food was excellent. The surprise was at the end of the meal when our server brought our check which discounted the meal, and she brought a free desert as well. That was totally above and beyond considering how well she handled the situation which was barely even a situation at all.
The service of the wine steward is excellent as well. Be sure to ask lots of questions of your servers to insure that you are getting the best service since--afterall--you are paying for it. The servers are very knowledgeable, and if they don't know the answer to your inquiries, they'll find someone who does.
Highly recommend, and ENJOY!!!!
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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 didnt know if it came with fries or not, so I ordered the onion rings as well. This was a damn good burger, damn good onion rings, and damn good (you guessed it) fries. I was very full and very satisfied.
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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 (team from a previous job might i add). So I was totally irritatable. Who wants to spend an unpaid 2 hours sitting with coworkers? Not I.
They had valet parking so I didn't worry about parking. It was happy hour when we were there so it was extremely noisy. My ex-coworkers claimed the steak was delish but they're the type of people that think chef boyardee spaghetti is good.
I wasn't impressed really.
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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 off in a room almost to our own probably lends to that, as well) Nevertheless, they were friendly and helpful.
The set-up screams upscale, with the pictures of celebrities that have visited and dined helping the cause. High ceilings and dim lighting often impress me (I'm impressionable), although the large crowd doesn't lend to the atmosphere so much.
The meals are fairly big, and delicious - with a large price tag to go along with it. When you order the steak, that is precisely what you get. Everything else - I'm talking about sides, here - must be ordered separately. Did I mention the steak was delicious?
Unfortunately, I'll probably have to settle for steak just a step below for a price much lower, just because I'm a faint-hearted single earner who can't afford to visit the Met for its steak more than once in a blue moon.
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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 better steak at Daniel's, El Gaucho, or Ruth's Chris.
I give it 3 stars because they do a pretty good happy hour. Large bar and lots of cheap eats. The mini steak sandwiches are well worth the small price tag.
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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, and fun to people watch on 2nd during rush hour. Grab the front corner table in the bar if you can.
Came in one time before a Seahawks game for a couple of stiff belts. The server mentioned that the Kobe beef burger (usually $14.00) could be had for the happy hour price of $3.95. If you haven't had this burger, its possible the best in town. Carmelized onions, cheese, and what the hell, throw some bacon on it for good measure. My cholesterol is usually dangerously low!! Wash it down with a couple of martinis and your good to go.
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