Went here last night; a horrible experience. I'm not particularly noise sensitive, but it was ridiculously loud, even with plenty of empty tables. We waited quite a while for water and longer still to order. We started by ordering a glass of wine each - the Talbott chardonnay for me, a La Crema rose pinot noir for Rob. We chose these thinking that they would compliment the duck confit crispy spring rolls. Unfortunately, the spring rolls arrived before the wine. So we waited....and waited...and waited. Finally we flagged down a manager, who got us our wine (and by then the spring rolls were cold). However, they were fantastic; ultra crispy on the outside and lush duck on the inside - and I'm not a big duck fan! They were served Vietnamese style. Unfortunately, our waiter did not know what that meant. He told us to wrap the spring rolls in lettuce but apparently did not know that there was also cilantro and mint on the plate. Nor did he know what was in the dipping sauce; he was like a deer in the headlights when I asked. He told us it was a "lemon grass soy". Uh - no. I don't think so. It was clear - no soy. If there was lemon grass, it had been strained out. But it was delicious. Happily, when we FINALLY got our wine, it was great with the spring rolls. I had also ordered the "crispy" brussels sprouts with aioli. This was a total failure; the sprouts had not been blanched, which would've been okay if they had been left in the pan long enough to cook through. When I do these, I put them cut side down in a skillet with clarified butter and cook slooowly until the cut side is crispy and the inside is tender; the flavor is nutty and mellow. These were hard. Not just crunchy, but almost raw. Raw, bitter brussels sprouts; not good. The waiter asked whether we were ready for our main courses, but he didn't clear the table. We had a tiny table with 2 bread plates,a plate that held the bread, plates for the appetizers, the brussels sprouts plate, and the one that had held the spring rolls. A busboy did pick up the duck plate, but left all the rest, so Rob stacked them - and STILL no one picked them up! Finally he flagged someone down - again. When our main dishes came out, we were out of wine and wanted to order more, but a different server dropped off our main courses and she was off like a shot. We waited...and waited...and waited. No one ever asked us whether we wanted anything. Our server was nowhere to be found, but another server saw us looking around and said he'd get it. He didn't. So the food was sitting there getting cold as we waited. Finally a manager noticed and got us the wine - eventually. My main course was what was described as the signature dish; black cod on a crispy rice scallion cake with enoki mushrooms. The cod was cooked nicely insofar as it was very moist, but they had put the mushrooms on top of it, so the "crispy skin" was, well - not. It was soggy. The rice cake was not just crunchy; most of it was hard as a rock. I gave a piece to Rob without warning him, and he said "you could break a molar on this!" Rather than the enoki mushrooms there were battered, fried portabellas. These things are opposites on the mushroom scale. Enoki are small, delicate little 'shrooms that would have gone better with the dish; portabellas are large and beefy. For his main, Rob had the hangar steak, medium rare, with caramelized shallots and herb butter. He substituted the rosemary fries for those that were supposed to come with the dish. Rob thought the steak was under seasoned; I disagreed, but we both wholeheartedly agreed that the shallots overwhelmed everything. I would say there was at least 1/3 of a cup of chopped shallots on his steak, and they were not caramelized in the slightest; they overpowered the steak and herb butter. After scraping most of them off, he thought the steak was okay. The fries, though, were just loaded with raw garlic; there was a little minced parsley, but not a bit of rosemary in sight - or taste. We like garlic, but we also like potatoes - it would have been nice to be able to taste them. The noise made it a nearly unbearable experience. There was one table with 2 boys, probably about 10 years old, and the boys were yelling - not fighting, but just yelling for fun; their parents encouraged them. There was another table with two little girls - the girls were fine, but a man at the table was making funny faces and screaming at the top of his lungs to get the girls to laugh - over and over and over again for most of our dinner. NO exaggeration. I'm thinking - "What is wrong with these people"? Before the large party that had been in the bar was seated, it was cacophonous. Afterward, it was just deafening. Ambiance - awful. Service - terrible. Food - inconsistent at best; too bad they didn't use a little more finesse to let the ingredients shine. read more

Not a bad place to eat. Can't judge this book by it's cover or location. Once inside it is a very modern, nice vibe place. The employees are very nice and helpful. I didn't really get the WOW factor with the food . I had been told that I needed to try it out because it was so good. I just found it ok. Little expensive for what was offered. Looks like it would be a fun place to be late night at the bar. read more

I feel as if this is only good fine modern dining restaurant in Lafayette. They have a lovely patio and a secret hamburger (not on the menu). Cocktails are great as are all of the apps.truffle frites too. Friendly service, a consistently good choice for a special meal in Lafayette. read more

Austere environment with weirdly jagged service and okay food. Ive been here many times, the bar service is generally and strangely poor. Wait for 10 minutes to take your order while working on some paperwork, then wait another ten minutes for your drink while the bartender prioritizes washing glassware and putting random stuff away. Then they'll serve your bloody mary in a 10 inch tall glass with a 4 inch straw...weird. Your mileage may vary... read more

I have eaten here a couple of time. This last time was for brunch it's always seemed a bit pricy and snooty I ordered the corned beef hash and poached eggs. The beef was great but the egg whites were as runny as the yolk. I sent it back and the waitress really wanted to know how I wanted my eggs cooked, I told her, white done but yolk runny. This time they gave me hard boiled eggs and just reheated the corned beef. This took 20 minutes. The manager came over and I told him that it still wasn't willing to wait another 20 minutes but was would reluctantly eat it. When the bill came, there was no adjustment for the poor food. I questioned the manager about it and he got really rude and said that i should have sent it back again. He was very reluctant to adjust the bill and I had to really push my point with him. He finally gave in but what a struggle to get discount on a not well prepared meal! read more

Bummer food experience, especially after cooking every night. I just needed a break so I gave them a try but boy my expectations went down the drain. Everything was mediocre. quality was bad. $130 dollars for nothing really. read more

A fairly disappointing experience overall but not really bad. They have some of the best outside seating available in the East Bay for lunch of dinner on a warm summer evening. There is also a full bar that is open late, which makes this a good place to grab a drink and a snack with some friends. The main problem is that the food is just underwhelming. I was really excited to try the stuffed chile dish and it feel very flat. It was extremely under-seasoned and very liquidy. You could not even tell that there was supposed to be goat cheese inside and I had to hit it with some salt to really bring out much flavor at all. I do have to say that the tuna poke was really good and, although fairly expensive, you get quite a bit; easily able to be shared amongst 2-4 people. The pasta bolognese was good but not great (although our waiter claimed it was life-changing) and the mussels were nothing to write home about. Metro deserves more than 2 stars but I can't get myself to give them 4, so 3 it is. read more

I cannot possibly recommend this restaurant. The staff was not very friendly and the food was just okay, yet quite expensive for what it is. A simple pesto pasta with vegetables was nearly $20. The inside of the restaurant is very loud and echo-ey so you pretty much have to sit outside to even hope to be at all comfortable and to be able to chat with your dining partner(s). 2 of the people at my table wanted to take home their leftovers after they were done eating but the wait staff gave each person the other person's box. It's so simple to keep track of who's was who's and Metro couldn't even do that. I was quite disappointed with just about every aspect of this restaurant. read more

One of the worst service meals I have ever had. Had high expectations walking through the restaurant to the back patio. Nice looking place, but worst waitress ever. We got warned by another party at the restaurant about how bad she was. Just too many things to list and poor execution. I have had better waitress at Denny's. Drinks came out wrong, our menu was still on the table while we were eating, our waitress did not even ask how everything was. Missing items after other waiters brought out our food. One of our friends got her food when we everyone was finished eating, maybe 15 minutes after the rest of the table received their food. My steak was supposed to be cooked medium and it was raw, I mean really raw. I waited for about ten minutes and no one came out. She just disappeared for a long time. List goes on and on......... Finally our group had it and we talked to management. Frankly it didn't even make up for it. We asked for a new waiter and the person looked at my steak that I cut all up to show how raw it was and said," I could throw it back on the grill it would only take a min"????????? How about a new one? I declined a recook out of frustration. So basically I never eat, drank 2 beers I didn't even want and watched one of our guest eat after everyone else was done. I will never recommend this place to anyone and will make sure I tell people how bad it was. They did comp two of our meals and some drinks, but who really cares. Pretty much ruined our birthday party. There should be no excuse for bad service. read more

Very nice patio! It was my first time last night:1. The size of the salad - tiny. 2. The price -$$$ 3. The dynamic of staff- low. 4. Overall could be nicer if they would make you feel more welcome . read more

Metro is good. 3 stars feel wrong to me, but really, that's all they get. The service is exceptionally slow. You might have to flail wildly to get someone's attention. However. HOWEVER. Their food is good. And so are their martinis. I've gone to Metro a few times for lunch and it's reliably good. I'll take it, slow service or not. I would highly highly recommend their nicoise salad (not currently on the menu). It was the most giant hunk of delicious albacore. Their tri-tip salad is good, as is the croque monsieur. They have good raw oysters and good shrimp tempura. The word good is also good. So I say go, and love it, just don't expect to be in and out. That's maybe what In-N-Out is for? read more

This is a great place!! Last Saturday was my second time at this place. This time was better because of the company. The service was great at both time. The ambience was very nice I ordered a glass of Albariño, my friend ordered a Cab - we both liked our wines. Then we both stared at the menu and looked at the french fries. of course, we had to order one. Skinny fries! we ate every single piece. It comes with the aioli, but it was too lemony for me. I had a really good time with my co-worker/friend and this is a great place for us after work. We were able to have a great conversation because the night was not too busy / loud. Metro: you will see me again soon. read more

Came into Lafayette after 9 pm and dining options were very limited. The metro was open and I'm glad I went. They have a bar menu and full menu.I had spicy tuna poke to start, it was great. Burger on the bar menu, it was good too but the fries were great! Little gelato for a top off. Service was great. Yup, I'd go back. read more

I always love a god prix fixe meal! Metro offers a prix fixe meal with a few different options so you don't feel completely restricted. The food was full of flavor and the service was beyond good. The location is a plus, it's right off of the freeway and the shopping center where it is located offers ample parking. They have a nice wine list as well as a bar area if you just want libations and a quick bite. read more

Last night, we were celebrating my wife's birthday with some drinks and food at Metro in Lafayette. We got there just past 4pm. At almost 7pm Jack, the owner, yells out to our table, from the center of the patio, that we have to leave. We had just ordered more drinks. Not 30 seconds later a waiter comes with our check. I tell them this is F* up because no one told us there was a time limit or a minimum to buy and to have him yell at us for all to hear was disrespectful. I pay our bill, almost $200, and as we are leaving I am telling them what I think of them and they have two guys escort us out and Jack returns and to my face says "you have to leave Vato!" I am at awe, and asked him if he just called me a Vato and he even knew what that meant. He replied "no, but that's what we call each other here". I am shocked that in being in the Lafayette community since 1978 I've never experienced anything like this before. I will never be going back to Metro again and hope that you reconsider taking your business to them. read more

Went this past Friday with a patio reservation at 5pm. They typically allow dogs on the patio and I emailed them 4 days prior to explicitly ask if that was still true during covid: no reply. We showed up and my female friend went in alone and asked if dog permitted and was told no, not currently due to the pandemic. No problem, we found a safe place for the dog and kept our res. Waiter great. Brussel sprouts app great. Then a couple walks in with their dog and are placed literally next to us with their (larger than our) dog. I privately and very respectfully asked the host why our dog was not allowed but ten minutes later this other dog was and he refers me to owner 'jack', who reacts aggressively and says 'let's go outside' where he proceeds to make a very loud and rather hostile speech to the whole patio area that I'm not sure I even understood, it was a bit incoherent, but concluded with a nod to us saying 'fine, if you want to go get your dog you can'. It was really rather bizarre, actually. He could have simply said 'hey, we're not sure how we're handling this and it's evolving as we figure out this new normal and thanks for your patience' but instead there was this very public and somewhat shaming 'speech'. No further contact from him other than arms crossed staring for the remainder of the uncomfortable meal. Not one word of further explanation as to his selective enforcement of this 'policy'. Why were we different? Live locally but maybe because we're not regulars (although have been prior) Still unclear. But what was clear is that owner jack is a hostile and particularly customer unfriendly person. Server was great (and a number of staff professed personal embarrassment to us as to a) this weirdly inconsistently enforced policy and b) his very public tantrum when questioned about same.). We understand that this an unprecedented experience, and policies can change (in 10 minutes?) but rather than simply say that, if that was in fact the explanation, instead we were literally yelled at, in public, by the owner of a restaurant, for simply (and quietly and privately, I might add) asking why our (small dog, unseen) was declined and ten minutes later, a dog was seated literally at the adjacent table. SMH read more

Metro is wonderful!! The food is always beautifully prepared and the wait staff is friendly, courteous and helpful! We had their Caesar and it rocked! Everything else was spectacular!! Thank you for a wonderful experience! We'll be back very soon!! read more

Growing up in Moraga, you don't really have a lot of choices when it comes to "fine dining" i mean, unless you like Chinese food or Round Table. Of course, after i leave Moraga and move to San Francisco, a swanky little place opens up in Lafayette. Needless to say, i needed to try this restaurant, not only because its uncharacteristic to the neighborhood, but because it intrigued me. My family and I came here for some reason or another, can't really remember. But i do remember the decor on the inside being really nice, and by nice i mean pottery barn nice. Yeah, that nice. Our order: Appetizers: (B) Entrees: (B+) Desert: (B-) The place is new, and you can tell that they're working out the menu to see what exactly works in this area. I'm sure as time goes on the menu will become more robust and tastier, but from what i can remember it was middle of the road. [APPROVED] read more

+1 star for the hostesses. Very sweet and helpful. +1 for ambiance - sitting outside under the twinkling lights...you wouldn't know you were right next to a busy street downtown. Went to Metro for the first time as a group of four. Half our party arrived early and went to the bar for a drink where they said the bartender could hardly be bothered to take their order and was totally unfriendly. The nice chicks that were hostessing were able to get us a table outside before our reservation though, which was great. Took a long time for our server to come get our drink order. He was not friendly either and he seemed totally put out when we asked to order apps when we ordered our drinks. Bottle of wine and a Makers on the rocks took FOREVER to arrive. Food was nothing interesting and I don't think worth the money. Appetizers: had the duck confit spring rolls which had potential, but the meat lacked flavor and was just dry and boring. Side dipping sauce helped but...Also had the poke which was overdressed with sesame oil. The fish tasted fresh but the way it was matched with large pieces of cucumber and huge sesame croutons was just awkward. Mains: Went w/ the tagliatelle bolognese and the halibut entrees. If i had to pick one, the tagliatelle was probably the better of the two but just nothing special and not worth dealing with the moody staff that served it to us. Maybe if we were older, and looked like more wealthy-looking Lafayette-ans service would have matched the prices, but I wouldn't bother with Metro again. Luckily the meal was shared with great company which offset the disappointment of dinner...post-dinner drinks at the Roundup didn't hurt either ;) read more

My wife and eat at Metro on a regular basis. The food is always fresh, good, and preparation consistent. The service is fine. The prices are very reasonable. The bar can get loud so we make sure we don't sit near it. The pork schnitzel served this time of year is wonderful. And to add- I read the review below re the husband who didn't have his ID. Other states in the USA require anyone who orders alcohol to show their ID. I've been carded in those states and I'm almost 60. Hats off to METRO staff for DECLINING to serve alcohol! Thanks METRO for working to keep our roads and highways safe from drivers under the influence. read more

So I went to Metro again earlier this month and I didn't appreciate the rude hostess. I asked for a drink menu and she says, "You mean the cocktail menu right"?. Is really that necessary to be pretentious about something that has more than one name? Do you really want to insult your guests by correcting them and making them not want to return. I probably won't be back. read more

Metro prides itself in being an Urban oasis in the monolithic sea of suburbanite living. I went here with some friends for dinner and was surprised that Lafayette can claim such a stylish, cool, and bustling place. The style appears to be Nuveau American/Fusion that is de rigueur these days. We started with a round of drinks at the bar and I had a the Organic Green martini- a cucumber infused vodka cocktail garnished with some fresh mint. Very refreshing! We started with some calamari and duck confit spring rolls. The spring rolls were a disappointment, as the filling simply consisted of the confit. They really could have benefited from some glass noodles, julienned carrots and cilantro. My main course made up for the appetizer as I had the house made gnocchi with a tomato sauce. It was divine, and I simply couldn't stop eating it. My friends had the spareribs which were served with horseradish mashed potatoes. They looked scrumptious, but I was too busy inhaling my gnocchi to taste their dishes. Metro's outdoor patio makes it the envy of all east bay restaurants, and I would love to spend a nice summer evening out there. So if you find yourself in the East Bay and don't want to follow the B&T crowd to the City, enjoy a nice cocktail and dinner at Metro! read more

Stunning venue. A hidden Gem. Do not let the location or exterior fool this place is a piece of paradise inside. Amazing and welcoming wait staff. Gorgeous out four patio seating. Cool and relaxing interior and beautiful bar. The owner clearly cares about the decor and has everyone on point. Do not miss Metro in Lafayette. read more

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I was so excited to eat for two reason: 1) Celebrating w/ family and friends on the patio 2) Final being able to yelp about Metro after several visits (w/ no reviews).... So postivies: weather cooperated, guests on time, table ready, food came out all at the same time - BUT.... Food was mediocre (we had brunch there and it was ok) and wait service was ehhhh. Water glasses, coffee, and tea pots were not refilled. Dedicated waiter kept focusing on other smaller tables. And then to top it off when I gave him less than18% (which I thought was generous) he had the nerve to ask if there was something wrong.... Definitely will re-think before taking a large group to Metro. read more

So the fiance and I went here with my grandparents last night on a recommendation from a friend. When I yelped the place after we had already made the reservation I got nervous. Lots of comments about the place being loud, overpriced, and not as nice as the price might suggest. When we got there, we were a slight bit put off by the exterior and the fact that it's in a shopping center parking lot. When we walked it, it was like we walked into another decade. The interior is very nicely finished and contemporary. It is loud inside with the music going and I'm guessing that they were going for that acoustic affect. Great for picking up on girls, not so great for having a conversation with your grandparents in the bar. As we walked out at the end of the night, we noted that while there were easily 50 people on the patio, there were only two couples in the indoor seating area. We adjourned out to the patio - thank you Yelpers for the suggestion - and the noise from the bar melted away and we were in a relatively serene patio garden. My only gripe about the patio was the fact that the tables were packed together pretty close. We were on our own until about 7:00, but then we had another table seated next to us. Luckily they were speaking Russian (or some eastern european language), so they were quite a bit less distracting than if they had been english-speaking. The menu was pretty diverse, though we took the recommendations from the yelpers. I got the three-course meal with the tempura shrimp, short ribs, and peach and blueberry crisp. My grandma and fiance got the sole. Grandpa got the pork loin. My tempura wasn't the best I've ever had and the shrimp tasted a bit dirty. The short ribs were melt in your mouth amazing, as was the sole which was also perfectly breaded and seasoned (I had to have a taste, after the two of them were raving about it). In total we walked out of there for a little under $200 including a round of cocktails before dinner. I wasn't at all disappointed with our experience and I sort of knew that we were looking at about $50 per person, but I just don't feel like it was a $50 per person experience like so many other restaurants in the area are. This is the sole basis for my rating. I just wasn't wowed enough by this place to pick it for a special occasion, but it was nice to check it off the list. read more

Ok so I came back and I have to say this time was much much better. It may have been though because I was more dressed up. It was busy when we walked in so we sat around the bar and had a glass of wine while waiting for tables to open up. Well talking took about an hour lol so plenty of seats opened up. Food Had the oysters~ not much you can do to muss up oysters but they were fresh and delicous and served cold. Yellowtail~melt in your mouth delicious and the peppers and tomatoes were a great addition. Crab cakes~ this time were delicous and lightly bredded but still fell apart in your mouth. Service~ Muchhhhh better this time around! the young man (gawd I sound old) was attentive but saw that we were having a long conversation so didn't intrude too much. I'm glad I gave this palce another shot! read more

Good spot for Lafayette. Food is very fresh and very creative. I read some of the reviews about expensive tuna poke. Dudes...that's what tuna costs when it doesn't come out of the can. You've been spending to much time at Panda Express. The large portions and low prices is why you are fat. We had great service so no complaints there. There is a little jazz trio on the patio during the day. Lighten up on Metro and give it a try. But hey, Metro folks, why no sign on the street? I needed a metal detector to find you. read more

Metro is a nice, trendy restaurant in Ritzy suburbia land called LAMORINDA. I can't really say much about decor as we sat right at the bar area which is right by the entrance. All I can really remember are dark furniture and dim lighting. I ordered a glass of wine and the Grilled Stone Valley Pork Chop with braised cabbage, herb roasted potatoes and whole grain mustard sauce. Aside from the porkchop being a sizeable cut, they did pork justice. It was very flavorful and wonderfully tender. I really enjoyed the braised cabbage together with the meat. I enjoyed my meal so much that I annihilated that pork chop, which impressed the waiter very much so. As a prize, I got a free dessert! Although I would much rather get hooked up with free dessert for being cute than being a voracious eater, I can never turn down free food. read more

I've been here twice and although the food is decent, the restaurant reminds me of eating in a museum cafeteria. The table and chairs are dreadful. I called ahead to see if we could get a table the same day and was told they will have a table in 2 hours. We tried any how and got a table right away; what's up with that? Both times the hostess seemed confused and overwhelmed. Not the way you really want to be welcomed to a nice restaurant. The inside is so noisy. I don't know how people hear each other. We sat outside with some heaters. The food is ok. The bruschetta is weird and good but a bit rich. I've never seen a combination of peach, goat cheese, figs and onions. We had the cod and halibut and everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. The staff is a bit spaced out. I can't see coming back here often unless they make some changes to the ambiance and customer service. read more

Never again. Went in with two friends tonight for appetizers and drinks. Got the check and one friend left cash and left. My Bank of America card was declined ( I got a text about a fraud alert) so I immediately called the 800 number to straighten it out. I told my other friend she could leave and I'd pay my part ( $79) I was on hold with the bank for over 30 minutes and stepped outside ( the bartender had my debit card) because it was noisy. The manager came out and told me he had called the police because I hadn't paid my bill. I told him I was still on hold with the bank and he said he didn't care. He told me don't move the police are coming. After a few minutes someone else came out and I said I'll call a friend who will pay with a credit card on the phone. I tried to give the manager the $50 cash I had and he refused to take it and kept threatening me with the police. I'm in my 60's and a resident of Walnut Creek and have never been treated so rudely in my life. So Metro keep your over priced food and drinks and arrogant manager. Never again. read more

We went out as a family to Metro for my father in-law's birthday dinner. We had a great time! The food is truly outstanding and under-priced. I expected to pay more based on the high quality of food. So that's a definite bonus! The service was very slow. VERY SLOW. Which was okay, because we were here for the long haul of drinks, appetizers, drinks, first course, drinks, entrees, drinks, dessert, and drinks. If you're not in a rush and have great company, the slow service should not be a problem at all. Overall, a great evening. Pros: -Excellent food that isn't over priced -Fantastic liquor menu -Beautiful outdoor seating Cons: -Service can be slow -Wine menu is nothing special -Music in bar area can be a little annoying I highly recommend Metro! read more

I called a girlfriend on my way home from work on a Tuesday night to see if I could talk her into getting a drink (wasn't hard when I told her I was buying!). We decided to meet up in Lafayette and decided to try Metro out. The place was dead - what do you expect for a Tuesday night, I guess! However, the bartenders were nice and the drinks were really good!! They had some interesting varieties of martinis - pear with chipotle, lavender, lime. My friend had to leave after two drinks (which I probably should have done too) but I stayed to have dinner. I choose the Atlantic Salmon with a horseradish cream and asparagus and spatzel. OMG!!!! This dish was SO good! I was also very surprised at the price - I paid as much for my AWESOME dinner as I did for our drinks!! The bartender told me that Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays are the busy nights - I'll try it and see what happens. Oh - and they have a sunday brunch which looks really good too! read more

I am actually kind of angry with myself for not thinking to try Metro earlier on. I just saw the building and thought, " I'll try it someday". The inside is beautiful and the music gives the restaurant a unique ambiance. I shared some food with my friends, we ordered oysters, the small plate of lamb meatballs and truffle fries. They were all great! As for drinks we ordered sangria and mojitos. Our server was super kind had no problem getting drinks for us that weren't even listed on the menu. Definitely worth it, I'll be back soon! read more

Metro for brunch is my favorite way to spend a Sunday morning. The outside seating manages to be peaceful and pleasant even though the busy street is just a few feet away. We always get the Zeppole with Meyer lemon curd, which are kind of like beignets. My mom says that the brunch cocktails are delicious as well. The eggs benedict is really tasty, and I also adore the french toast with strawberry. The service is really attentive and the brunch food, consistently good. I usually like to relax post-meal with a few cups of tasty coffee. I've been there a few times for dinner but I prefer the brunch experience. read more

We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary recently dining at Metro. The night was warm so we chose to be seated out on the lighted patio. Only a little heat from the gas lamp was needed. Our server was very attentive and our food was awesome! We chose to have many of the small plates to have a variety of food to share. We did not choose wrong! Our favorite was the Tuna Poke and the Fried Brussel Sprouts! The restaurant knowing it was our wedding anniversary sent over a special dessert which was so nice and we appreciated it! We will be back! Thank you Metro for helping make our anniversary dinner a pleasant and YUMMY experience! read more

My boyfriend is STILL throwing up. Otherwise, I'd give it more stars for service. I've driven by this place so many times, and really wanted to check it out, so we went for my birthday dinner. You can't really tell from outside, but the interior is very chic. We were seated at a 5 top next to the fireplace, even though there were 2 tops available. That was really nice. Our server and the bussers were perfect. Our server was knowledgable about the wines and how to pair them with our meals. He was friendly, attentive, not intrusive- just really outstanding. He brought our wine right away. We never had to wait for anything. All of the stars I'm giving this place are for service. Unfortunately, repeat business would require more than good service. We both ordered the pre fixe menu. I got the bruschetta, ribs and sundae. He got the duck spring rolls, cod, and pumpkin cheesecake. When our server brought out the appetizers, he brought me a steak knife and thank goodness he did. The bruschetta was actually a log of bread topped with persimmon, cranberry, hazelnuts, caramelized onions and goat cheese. It was nearly impossible to eat without the knife, and I was really put off at the presentation. The flavors were incredible, but it was a downer to eat because it was so messy. The chef clearly isn't thinking about how the guests are going to actually consume the food he's creating. I wasn't that into the duck rolls, but I'm not a huge fan of fried food. The sauce didn't add anything whatsoever. Our entrees were okay. The ribs had the texture of shredded beef. My mashed potatoes were delicious, but the presentation was terrible. They looked like they'd come out of a tube, like a balled up mashed potato worm. :( The root vegetables were overcooked and unseasoned. My boyfriend's cod was still slippery, which we believe is the cause of his current malady. The rice thing was undercooked, and the arugula salad overwhelmed the plate. Again, presentation undermining the food. Dessert was good, though. The cheesecake was light and tasty. The sundae was just what you'd expect from a sundae. The service stood up to the bill for our meal. However, for $150 I would expect a meal that was easy on the eyes, tongue, and stomach. Metro could not compete if it were in SF. read more

I was taken here by a business associate for dinner and had a superb meal. While the entree was fine (halibut) I wanted to rub the sweet pea panna cotta in my beard. Truly excellent and still memorable. Service was fine to very good. The wine list was good. I thought the prices were fair for the area. The meal was quite memorable for the quality of the ingredients, preparation, and presentation. Metro is deceiving from from the outside. It's in a strip mall parking lot (albeit, very upscale strip mall, almost as upscale as the local clients self perception) and the building is quite nondescript. You enter through a bar (and I started to set suddenly disappointed) but was seated outside in a fenced in patio that was a nice oasis. It was peaceful and quiet being off a major thoroughfare. I have yet to experience anything better this side of the Caldecott Tunnel. The location leaves something to be desired, but it is convenient and centrally located in a community of very deep pockets. I will certainly return. read more

Though my wife and I have eaten here only once and we were quite happy with it, the real reason that I am writing this review is because I just had a retirement party here and am writing this review in relation to that experience. I didn't know if a dozen or 100 people would be showing up for this, and Erika, our contact person at Metro, was excellent and accommodating throughout. She continued adjusting within my budget for whatever number would show up and whatever the situation may turn out to be. As it turned out, over 100 people showed up, and the waitstaff, food, and drinks sort of receded into the background, as well they should. Everybody appeared to be very happy with the whole situation, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that, in the end, the total cost was a third less than I expected it to be. Overall, an exceptional experience, and I would recommend Metro without any hesitation for any kind of group event. I had checked with other restaurants and venues, all of which charged a fee just to hold the event, and these guys just had a small deposit to hold the space and made everything perfect. Thank you, Erika and Metro! read more

This restaurant seriously needs to work on their acoustics and lighting in the main dining room. It was impossible to hear each other and the room was only half full. The need acoustic tiles on the ceiling as the room is long and skinny and it's loud enough that we won't be back. I can't remember the last time we wanted to finish so quickly and get out of a restaurant. Our waiter was really amazing and kept making apologies for the noise, but he made the best of a poor dining experience. The lighting was so poor we all had to use the lights on our phones and watched as the guests at a table nearby do the same. Some tables were lit, others really dark (get candles!). We've eaten outside here in Summer and that's fine, but generally we also felt like if they don't step up their game (food quality / price to value ratio) to match other options in town, they'll be in trouble longterm. read more

Service was excellent and food was tasty. I was a regular when they first opened. The number of tables and staff has grown considerably, whereas the quality of food has declined. They appear to operating at maximum capacity, and thus, quality is suffering. read more