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    Metro Lafayette

    3.3 (720 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rock shrimp
    Heather M.

    One our favorites for a reason. Great service and food! We enjoyed a celebratory dinner out on the patio. Cocktails are generous and they have a great wine list. We started with the burrata which was amazing. Those tomatoes were so delish! The tempura green beans are MY FAVORITE!!! The batter is so light and crisp. The sauce is spicy and I'm not sure what seasoning is on them but I can't get enough! The crispy chicken sandwich was huge and moist inside crispy outside. The Croque Monsieur was rich and tasty- filled with ham and cheese and bechemel sauce. The burger was the big disappointment- normally it's our go-to order because it's huge, juicy and perfectly cooked. This was small, dry, and over cooked. All three entrees came with THE BEST FRIES. Think elevated Macdonald's fries. The star was the gnocchi. This is Parisian gnocchi so it's very light. So much flavor! I wish we would have had dessert- I love their butterscotch pudding.

    Lynna D.

    This is not the first time we have been here. This is the most horrible experience we have had here. We had reservations for 1:30 pm and did not get seated until 2:00 pm. Once seated it took 30 more minutes to get water. Yes, it's Mother's Day - and they have a prix fixe menu, so there should be no excuses about taking orders or bringing stuff out. The table next to us told us it took them 30 minutes to get their biscuits for the table. We are still waiting. Our server took our drink orders and we still haven't received it yet. Oh and they have already ran out of food. Obviously they are not prepared for today. Now we only got two biscuits for a table of 4 - make that make sense. I will update later about the rest of the experience. There is nothing to update because we left the restaurant. I spoke with one manager who just came on shift and she had no idea what was going on. Another manager came to our table and ended up being rude and obnoxious and essentially told us to leave. All I can do is SMH and hope Metro figures it out. But from the look of things they had a lot of issues on sunday.

    Lemon pudding cake
    Linda R.

    We came in for dinner on NYE and had checked out the menu on line ahead of time. The weekly menu showed a steak available, which wasn't when we arrived. Not to worry, as they had short ribs with polenta. I was sold. We started the evening with a martini for my husband and iced tea for me. I should have asked if the tea was flavored. It was, which I don't care for. I had a simple salad with goat cheese. Nothing fancy and very good. My husband had oysters, which he enjoyed. He really liked the paella. The short ribs were good, if a bit too rich for me and had quite lot of fat. We had the lemon pudding cake for dessert, which was just ok. We'd been wanting to come here for quite a while. It was a good meal, though quite expensive. Service was good and not rushed.

    Too good! Top notch delish
    Naomi C.

    My husband and I had came to this place back in 2016. It took me forever to try to find this restaurant. My experience the last couple times was very pleasant as well as this last time. Our server, Jim was very attentive, considerate, approachable, And came to check up on us every now and then. The food has always been really delicious. I like the vibe here, I love the table right next to the fireplace. It's very compatible for my taste. The heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella was top notch. Delicious definitely coming back here in the future.

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    Cat N.

    Gosh, I think it's been over 10 years maybe more since we've been to Metro. It is such a wonderful restaurant with consistently great flavors. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu, including the gnocchi, burger, lobster, BLT, chop salad, brussels sprouts, corn soup, truffle, Parmesan fries, And enjoyed it all. I was very disappointed that they don't carry the metro Sundae anymore. That has always been my favorite dessert. The service is impeccable and I highly recommend sitting in the fireplace room for great ambience but if you want a hip or vibe, then sit near the bar I love sitting outside, but it was a little chilly today. Highly recommend Metro Lafayette.

    Croque Monsieur with the addition of an egg.  Yum!
    Laura M.

    Lovely lunch today at Metro. I had never been here before but wanted to give it a try. We sat out on the patio which was very lovely. It wasn't crowded but the tables were spaced apart nicely so that even if it was, you wouldn't feel jammed in. Our server greeted us promptly and was very attentive the entire meal. Hats off to Vita! We started off with the mushroom flatbread with gruyere cheese. Both of us added salt and pepper and I hardly ever do that when I'm out, but honestly I felt the mushrooms were the issue as they were highly under seasoned. I ordered the Croque Monsieur and my table mate ordered the burger. My Croque Monsieur was absolutely delicious! A home run for sure and substantial enough that I could only eat half. It came with fries which were very delicious. I'm glad they weren't overly salty as I prefer fries not so salty. My tablemate asked for his burger medium rare and it came out well. He did enjoy the burger but I will never understand why restaurants ask you how you want it cooked and then don't cook it the way you ask or at least close to what you ask for. We really did enjoy our lunch though. I would definitely come back. The menu had a nice variety, I enjoyed my lunch and everyone who works there was very nice and attentive.

    Plus, they sat at a horrible seat
    Tiffany W.

    Worst Mother's Day experience EVER. They were 30 minutes late seating us for our reservation. Sat at the table for an hour and a half with no food. I have a daughter with special needs and they just left us stranded. We ended up leaving without being fed. It was awful. Beyond awful. I would give zero stars if possible.

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    Berrin Y.

    Best steak in town I can say from the experiences Serves is awesome and quick. People are very friendly and respectful Thank you!

    Kathy V.

    Popped in for lunch and decided to eat light. I've always seen Metro Lafayette which is located within the shopping center of Whole Foods and other businesses. We chose to sit in their patio area which was amazing -weather of 73 degrees made it delightful. Excellent service as our waiter always had a smile and our food came out within minutes. Food was mediocre as the crab salad was a little bland. Maybe with added lemon the taste would have been better. As for the ahi poke was A-ok. I would definitely come back to try other items in the near future.

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    I've been here numerous times for breakfast but not lunch…read more Today we ate here for lunch and wow it was fantastic! We sat on the patio that was very relaxing. We ordered a curry chicken wrap that was so flavorful! Pure deliciousness!!!! It consisted of curry chicken with red and green peppers, apricots, raisins and quinoa. Omg!!! The spice yogurt to accompany it was fantastic! It came with a side of crispy sweet potatoe fries! So addictive! Service was excellent! Definitely one of my favorite places to eat when I visit my daughter!

    Great area for a weekend brunch type vibe. The street is cute and looks like it has a lot going on…read more Lots of metered parking lots nearby so parking wasn't that bad. A friend of mine drove a few blocks down the road and found free street parking too. The place itself has multiple seating options. It has an outside patio, casual indoor and even bar seating and what looks like a nicer dining area for occasions and birthdays with very nice chandeliers and tables. We sat in the nice room for my friends bday. We were a group of 13 and our total was about $500 for brunch items, mímosas. They gave a bread pudding for the bday girl on the house. I felt like the prices are a bit high but that's a personal opinion. I got the frittata which tasted alright and it was $24. Service was decent but nothing too good or too bad that stood out from it either. If they have a happy hour, I'll come back again because the ambiance is very nice. I was told that my dish comes with a free side salad but i was later charged for a sad looking garden lettuce salad for $8. I still don't know what happened there. Maybe a miscommunication.

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    We randomly came here for lunch one day with our kids. It was easy to get seated without…read morereservations on a Sunday at noon. There's plentiful inside seating and a comfortable shaded outdoor patio. There is a full bar that some folks were sitting at. We opted for the outside patio since we had our kids with us and they can be loud. Our server was kind and accommodating. She checked in often, but not in an invasive way. Everything here is farm to table, and tasted fresh. The oysters were delicious and so were the mussels which came with a delightful coconut broth and grilled bread. The kids enjoyed a fried chicken slider with fries. My favorite was the beet salad with goat cheese. It was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. This is definitely a spot to try with or without your kiddos. I would come back for dinner with the hubby.

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    3.9(399 reviews)
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    We have been here multiple times in the past, way past. On a fluke of my suggestion we are back. We…read moregot drinks, pasta primavera with shrimp, mussels and flourless chocolate cake. Pro tip.... The high tops can be wobbly. It's not the uneven base, but the top is not screwed on tight. Fix it before you trash your partner's purse as I did . Dranks were great and food was delicious. This is the first time back here after they did a remodel. Don't totally recall the look before but the place looks great. Clientele is a mix of older Lafayette types, tourist staying at the hotel, younger peoples and of course the obligatory cougars of Lafayette and Walnut Creek ready to pounce on any single male prey, or not single!!!! Dudes, be aware. You've been warned. Ladies, use the restroom before coming here so you don't leave your partner alone. Very nice upscale place. Park Bistro staff let's keep it that way please. There is a massive dinning room we will have to try soon for dinner. Apparently in the evening it does fill up. So a week later and we are back for brunch because the last time I left my credit card. Woot Woot, unexpected field trip. Today Andrea had the breakfast sando with no meat, no words, and I had the build your own omelette with bacon and other stuff. Both great. Our bartender today was Maxwell, awesome job. And shout-out to Natalie whom we haven't seen in a minute from another place. So I took my own advice from the first time here and made sure the high top was screwed into the pedestal and hence, Andrea's purse survived. Nice place. We will be in back for dinner soon.

    Very nice, classic, romantic, tucked-away restaurant inside the Lafayette Park Hotel…read more We have been in a number of times over the years, and it's still charming as ever. We've never stayed at the hotel, but visit especially for this bistro when in Lafayette. If you're looking for something hipster or trendy, this ain't it. It's old school, in the right ways. Dim, classic, romantic vibe, and great service. This is a great place to stop in for a drink or dinner. A solid selection for date night. The food is classic American staples - sandwiches, salads, pasta, fish, steak, etc. Everything we've tried has been good, but the main draw of this place for me is the ambiance. They have a daily happy hour starting at 3pm - definitely take advantage of those HH prices! We have always sat at the bar or at high-tops in the bar area, but there is a nice, cozy dining room to the right of the bar, as well as a larger dining room behind the bar, and outdoor seating. They do a weekend brunch until 3pm. The clientele is classic Lafayette, which is to say, ladies, don't leave your men unattended. Cheers!

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    Wood Tavern has been my favorite restaurant in Oakland since I first visited nearly twenty years…read moreago. In all that time, it has remained remarkably consistent. I've been here for date nights, holiday dinners, business dinners, and countless meals with friends visiting from out of town. It's one of those rare restaurants that seems to work for just about any occasion. The service is always great, the College Avenue location is hard to beat, and I've always had good luck finding street parking nearby. The ribeye is my personal favorite and what I order more often than not. If you're coming with a group, the cheese and charcuterie plates are a great way to start. The menu is varied enough that there's always something for everyone, and I've never had a bad meal here. I was genuinely sad to hear that they'll be closing at the end of the year. Restaurants with this kind of quality, consistency, and character are increasingly rare. If you've never been, make a point of going while you still can. I'll certainly miss it once they're gone.

    They failed us here because 35 minutes after us sitting down and ordering, they come to our table…read moreto inform us that they accidentally brought all of our food to some other table and now have to re-make it all. They did partially redeem themselves by comping our meals due to their error and additional time we had to wait, but you would think they would not make such a blatant mistake in the first place. Sloppy service for sure. It apparently wasn't our waiter's fault, who was super friendly, but some manager or somebody, who did completely the wrong thing without double checking, and grabbed our food and set it down on some other patron's table, who I guess then began eating it. Seriously? The food has always been good here but the atmosphere super loud and echoey, not good. So, needless to say, I'm glad they are closing. It's just unfortunate that they are leaving somewhat bad terms with me.

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