This place is really nice. Great service, good food and not too loud so it is great for conversation. Thanks!! read more

Had dinner Tuesday night, very slow service, cocktail took 20 minutes. Restaurant less than half full. Ordered pork chop, way over done! Problem of waiting almost an hour before food, you eat it. Metro charges the prices of a quality food restaurant, but doesn't deliver. Really get a chef that pays attention, just because you put sauce all over the chop doesn't mean you over cook it. Kitchen needs help clearly, best place is at the bar, their friendly and know how to make a drink. read more

Three stars for the decor. Service was a bit off. We waited 15 min before the server took our drink order. I would say the food is average. I did enjoy the duck spring rolls. I ordered the steak med rare, it came out well and extremely salty. Tried to send it back but that was the last steak they had! Oh well. read more

"Ladies lunch" for four last week here and am moved to increase this place to four stars. The lunches were very good, the service superb. The lovely, well-shaded patio was so inviting, and we were having such a nice time, we sat for a couple of hours and nobody rushed us off. It really felt like an afternoon in Paris, with that luxurious, leisurely pace. Really a first class experience. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend of mine. This place is cute and busy, and being that it was a beautiful day out we chose to sat outside. The service was awesome and although we ordered the most simplest choice on the menu (Niman Ranch Metro Burger & Fries w/out the ranch) the food tasted great! And they were so kind to give into my request to add cheese to my fries (I had a craving for cheese fries!) I'll definitely be back for more! read more

We go to Metro several times a year; sometimes for dinner, sometimes for dessert and drinks. The bar is excellent: The specialty cocktails worth a try every time. I like the expanded menu and the addition of the small plates. W-unit and I shared the roasted Brussels sprouts: Crazy good. French gnocchi with morels: Sheesh, so rich and filling! Schnitzel with cabbage: Wunderbar. Wait staff is always very pleasant. Desserts? Mind bending. Cost? It's up there but definitely worth the consistently good times. read more

I know it is Covid times but the service wait here is ridiculous! My husband and I ordered the same dish (fish) and his looked and tased great versus min was so dry and no sauce, the mashed potatoes were dry as they had been sitting out for a long time, TERRIBLE! Our server was very nice but over worked so not his fault that the service was bad. read more

Great service! Great food! They have indoor and outdoor seating, as well as outdoor seating that's semi enclosed so you get the outdoor feel without the chill. Our group had the Brussels sprouts, yellowtail, Caesar salad, spring rolls, pasta,sole and the Mac cheese. Everything was amazing. You can't go wrong at this place! read more

Duck confit spring rolls? Yes please. (Maybe they were a little rich, but come on.) Poki had cilantro, which was sort of unfortunate for me, though less so for my dining companion. She doesn't like lamb, but liked their lamb meatballs. Great gnocchi. I thought her romanesco was oversmoked, but she really liked it. read more

Mediocre rating - food was good but the service was not good. Maybe unusually slammed on a Wed night, but the hostess sat us in the cute outdoor patio area, nice evening, but waited 15 min before we had to flag down a server for someone to talk to us. Nicole apologized and got us drinks right away and said she'll take care of us. She was great. She said the other server got too busy. Not sure if he realized this was his table, but Nicole remained our server. Then, another 2 person party sat next to us and the same exact thing happened. They waited 15 min, flagged Nicole down, she took care of them too. Food was good though. We had brussel sprouts, ahi tuna, chop salad, and salmon. Ahi needs a few more chips, came with 1 big chip. read more

Metro on a warm night is great. They have a large outdoor seating area, that has a great vibe when it is full. The interior spaces are ok but somewhat cold feeling to me. The food at Metro has been consistently good. I especially like their burgers and fries, which are available at dinner, even thought they are not on the menu in the evenings. read more

Nice all around meal

I went here a month ago with some wonderful friends and had a great time, its a really nice place seemed like its more for the sophisticated crowd (but of course everyone and anyone is welcome) I really like the atmosphere, with a great bar and sit/down area to eat,. Theres also a fire place in the back, you can enjoy and stay warm. The waiters were very polite and checked up on us a lot and the food came out really fast. The food was great. They also have an outdoor sitting area. read more

The food here is good but not great. Gotta love the oyster bar because this is why I come here. Good menu selection and the brussels sprouts are amazing! It's very clean and I enjoy the ambiance. Parking is crazy now with Whole Foods open but a great meeting place and dining experience. read more

We attempted to go to chow but struck out on a saturday night. We were seated immediately and had a lovely dinner. I had the $29 prix fixed, choosing the crispy brussel sprouts dashed with lemon juice and alioli, pork schnitzel with sour sweet sauerkraut, and a glass of wine. My husband's sirloin was a bit tough around the edges and the au gratin very rich. read more

I tried Metro for lunch recently. They have a pretty good selection of salads tha seem pretty interesting. The mixed greens with goat cheese I got was absolutly doused in dressing and the goat cheese was big and blobby, making it kind of hard to eat. Not a lot of vegetarian options, btw, if that matters to you. The poke got rave reviews by the others at the table, as did the pannini and mountain of fries one guy ordered - man it looks good, but really bad for you! The tempura green beans were ok but nothing too special - the sauce was especially strange, I never think of eating something creamy with tempura. The crowd was generally 65+ but it didnt' have an "older" vibe or anything. Then again, it is kind of in a shopping plaza, so I can imagine granny would want to have lunch in a place she could also get her groceries. I'm curious about the scene in the evening, especially given their fairly enormous bar, so I'll probably give it another chance for dinner sometime. read more

Lovely food, drinks, heated outdoor seating area and service. I like that it's a classy place, but not too dressy or formal. I came here on a Friday night with 5 friends and we all left buzzed, full and happy. My favorites of the night were the macaroni & cheese gratin and pan-seared petrole sole. The portion sizes of the entrees were extremely generous aside from the flat iron steak. The steak came with a large side of delicious, McDonald's-esque fries (I mean that as a compliment). Though tasty, I was expecting more meat for $21.50. The pappardelle was just okay (meat was tough, noodles were nothing special). I didn't try the grilled chicken breast, but the heirloom tomato panzanella salad that it came with was delicious and surprisingly light. For dessert we shared the strawberry shortcake and the caramel pot de crème, both of which would please anyone with a sweet tooth, but were not mind blowing. It is on the pricey side, but worth it for a special night out. Plus, it is within walking distance to Diamond Dave at Petar's if you want to end your night with some fun dancing. read more

Woohoo! The lounge and bar life with yummy food attached! For the burbs, this place does a good job of making you feel like you aren't in the burbs. The service has always been stellar and bartenders and waitstaff actually remember your name. This personalized service, the professional way they handle demands and their colorful beet salad keep me coming back. I've never had a bad time there, or a bad sandwich. read more

Overpriced, not too special, decent drinks and dips for french fries. No happy hour, didn't seem to have any other specials. Nice outdoor patio. My friends were very disappointed with the service, but I didn't mind (who cares if a waiter's shirt is stained; serving that long of course something's gonna spill!) read more

Just got back from a celebratory dinner at Metro and had a great experience. It's in an ideal location and has a fantastic layout inside. It was a Tuesday night, so we had our pick of seats. We chose the corner booth, by the fireplace in the main dining room and sat side-by-side. I had a glass of their Merlot to start ($10.50 a glass), which was spicy and delicious. Service was superb (the host, bar tender, waiter and busboy). For an appetizer, we shared the cheese plate, and garlic fries. The garlic fries were thin, slightly crispy and cooked perfectly. The cheese plate gave a surprisingly large serving of cheese, but didn't seem worth the money ($12.50). At some of the more expensive wine bars in the area, I've paid as much as $5 a cheese, which comes with a plate of nuts, different breads and honey. The offering at Metro was pretty sparse - it came with only two types of cheeses (a delicious blue and a creamy brie), crostini, homemade jam and a couple walnuts. They were generous with the crostini, but truthfully, we preferred the pairing of the cheeses with their sourdough bread. For our entrees, I had the gnocchi in a wild mushroom cream sauce. My husband had the herb crusted Mahi Mahi over couscous. Their gnocchi was small in size and surprisingly tender. The sauce was lighter than I had expected (in a good way), but was overpowered by the immense amount of mushrooms. I'm a fan of mushrooms, but this was overkill. The herb crusted Mahi Mahi was strong in aroma and flavor, as was the couscous it sat upon. (My husband and I shared bites of each others' dishes.) The fish was smothered in herbs (I get that it's "herb crusted" but this was thick and overpowering), and was a bit heavy on the star anise. The couscous was cooked perfectly, but flavored with mint (and I'm just not a mint fan). My husband loved the Mediterranean flavors in the dish, but felt the Mahi Mahi would have tasted better had the herbs been mixed with some Panko bread crumbs to help tone down the bitter flavors. We opted out of dessert, and enjoyed the last few sips of our wine before heading home. Metro has a beautiful patio with trees and heat lamps - I look forward to coming back in the Spring when the weather clears up. read more

I always meet here for drinks and dinner. The service is decent, and the atmosphere dim and relaxed. The menu is impressive--with asian to european or american comfort accents dish to dish, making it expendable and easy for any tastes to enjoy. The wine of choice: An educated guess. To start: Polenta or brussel sprouts. To main: the char, or gnocchi. I've only tried a few desserts, bread pudding was delish. Always coming back to Metro! read more

Great place to sit outside on a nice night. The wine list here is reasonable as well. They have a great deal for 30 bucks that includes an entree a glass of wine and appetizer. Would be a good date spot, if you're in lafayette! read more

This is a great place for foodies dining with children. Every time we find ourselves in the East Bay having dinner with kids, we end up at Metro. Sure it's in a Safeway parking lot which doesn't seem very high brow, but the food is delicious! The patio is a great place for the kids to run around and be crazy, while you enjoy seasonal dishes of locally sourced ingredients. You can check out photos of the food we ordered at a recent visit on this food website at the below URL: http://eatsporkjew.com/restaurants/metro-lafayette-restaurant/ Make sure you order the crispy brussels sprouts (if they're in season) and the grilled peaches with burratta cheese (also if it's in season). The full bar is also something to enjoy! They have a great selection of gin, whisky, scotch, and wines. read more

I have been to Metro several times, an they are always a great little getaway in the middle of downtowm lafayette. They have a huge outdoor patio, with heaters and umbrellas. Their bar is fully stocked and well appointed. Their main menu food is alright, but the real treats are on the Bar Menu. Try the Bar Burger and the Garlic Fries for a real treat after hours. read more

I went here for dinner and thought the food was wonderful. I was there on a Monday night at the same time as a large birthday party. Our service wasn't great, maybe due to the party? There was too much time between our courses, and they forgot an item that we ordered... Oops. That being said, the food was great. I had the sole, which was tasty and not too heavy. Other good things: cobb salad, spring rolls (fried, very meaty, and not what I was expecting in a spring roll but very good), croque monsieur. Nice wine list. read more

Fantastic cocktails and and fairly diverse bar menu make this an excellent place to have drinks. I've had dinner here as well, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the miso-glazed cod! read more

I went to Metro for a dinner date and really enjoyed it! The style is very sleek and modern and the outdoor patio/dining area is very pleasant. We sat indoors near the fireplace. The only thing I didn't care for was that our table was in front of the door leading to the outside seating...they kept the door propped open for the servers to go in and out and it was particularly windy that day so I had to deal with the draft. The service was terrific, although our server and even the manager came by pretty frequently to ask if everything was okay, which kept interrupting my conversation. But I guess having the server be overly accommodating is better than never seeing him/her if you need something. The Caesar salad was AMAZING! It had just the right amount of dressing and seasoning...I plan on going back just for the salad! My pasta dinner was okay...it was more like a fancy hamburger helper dish lol...I wouldn't order it again. Nothing really jumped out at me from the dessert menu so in general I would probably go for the lunch menu and/or for drinks instead of dinner. Metro is great for a date or to have a get together with friends. The atmosphere is very nice, upbeat and the staff aren't snooty, which is refreshing, especially for the Lafayette area. read more

We ate here the Saturday evening before Easter. I wanted cevechi and since my hubby does not eat fish,except fish and chips, odd, I know but his British so I think it's a requirement to maintain citizenship. In any event Metro has a good selection of turf items on the menus so we could both be happy. Sadly there was no cevechi on the menu so I went with the tuna sashimi which was nice but needed a bit of acidity. My hubby had the duck spring rolls which he loved. We split a beet salad and for mains, I had the Petrale sole which was gorgeous, though I would have prefered something other than mashed potatoes. The mash got some of the perfectly crisp fish soggy which was a shame but it was still a lovely dish. Hubby had the flat iron steak which he felt was lovely as well. I had a tiny bite and it was yummy. We ended the meal with a tasty lemon tart. I would come back again. The food was solid, The patio looks like a great place to spend a warm night, it was busy but not noisy, and the servers seemed very attentive. read more

Fantastic experience!! Very clean and they had outdoor seating. The staff was very pleasant and the service was outstanding! I had the schnitzel and it was delicious; a wonderful time at the Metro!! read more

been coming here for over 15 years. As with any place, service can be hit-or-miss. I must say that Ryan is by far one of the best waiters I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I hope they take care of him and for those of you who plan to go there in the future I hope that you get him as your server read more

We tried this place a few times for date nights over the years and I never left disappointed. The service can be slow but the food made up for it. I will say this I have not been here on a weekend. read more

Usual customer, won't go back. New waitress went out of her way to ruin dinner. Manager supported her, I used to bring all my friends and family here. Won't bring anyone again, and will make it a point to tell people to avoid this place. Husband is well over 21, and he said he forgot his ID. Waitress smirks at him and says sorry. He leaves to go home and get his ID even though I am a regular customer here. While he's gone, I ask if I can order more food since all the food came out and will be cold by the time he returns. She says no sorry and makes it a point to be rude. I asked if the food could be warmed or something. She says no. I go to the bar to order myself a drink after I showed her ID. The bar tender takes the order. She stops the order and tells him that my drink is for my husband and the funny part is that it was for me and she didn't even ask me if I wanted a drink! Then he shows up with ID, she doesn't ask for it and avoids me. The manager doesn't try to order him a drink either. This is all after both of us have worked a 12 hour day. I ask for my check and the manager still argues with me after I have paid that he should have ID, even though he came back with his ID and we would have ordered drinks all night. Not a smart customer service move and if they knew someone was driving all the way home after their new waitress didn't recognize him, they could have kept the food warm and offered me something else on the menu. Instead the waitress went out of her way to ruin my night. Then the manager supported her and argues with me too as my husband is distraught and standing there with his ID. I won't go back. This wasted over an hour and a half of my time. But then we went and had cocktails in the city and stayed at the Ritz and they gave us a bottle of champagne on them to fix the night. I guess bad customer service is the norm these days at low end restaurants because the manager at Metro thought he was in the right. read more

3.5 stars We met friends who live in Orinda here last Saturday evening. Im going to break my review down in to different sections as it would be unfair to give one rating for all elements of the evening, Bar: 4 stars We arrived before our friends so had a drink in the bar area. Service,cocktail selection and the cocktails themselves were excellent. They are going for a W hotel bar look and not quite pulling it off thats the only minor ding. Service: 2 stars Our group (5) had a 7:30 reservation and did not get seated until 8pm and it was not that busy. Our waitress was friendly, almost too friendly calling the women dear and sweetie (huh). But she was undermined by the kitchen, we probably waited 40 minutes for our simple entrees after our appetizers came and went, even then one came out burnt to a crisp and had to be sent back. We also had to select an alternate and inferior wine after our waitress informed us that the Au Bon Climat Pinot we were drinking was out....on a Saturday night?! weak. This is not an uncommon wine and has to be a best-seller here. Food 3.5: Overall the food is very good especially the seafood. The Poke appetizer was well seasoned and the Black Cod and Salmon at our table was wonderful. The Croque Mons. was burnt and more of an open faced disaster than a real Croque. But thats what I get for straying from the specialties. As noted the prices are a little highfor where you are and what you get. Ambiance etc. 3.5: The outdoor space is great and the bar is comfortable I did not get a chance to scope out the indoor seating. The people watching is excellent, this is Cougar country big time, lots of botox and silicone here ;-) Overall good fun if you dont sweat the details too much, I think they will improve with time. We will be back at least for drinks and apps for sure. read more

So glad this restaurant is in Lafayette. We end up coming here both for family celebrations as well as weeknight dinners when I don't feel like cooking. We love the food and the service is great. They have a large selection of wines by the glass. I usually get the yummy tuna poke starter with their chopped salad. However, their entrees are very good as well but I like to save room for the desserts! read more

51 reviews...so why bother...but then again, why not? Solid 3.5 stars rounded down. Okay, love the slick decor, the attempt to be sleek and modern. Very noisy space which is good as no-one can hear whatever scandalous bon mots one wishes to whip out in Wilde-esque fashion but bad for the same reason. I would not go out of my way to eat here, but if I was in the area with a fat wad of cash I would consider it. The bar is great. Slick, sleek and the drinks quite good albeit pricey. Gotta love a bartender that knows a Negroni and gives you that wry smile when you order a double. Wine list is substantial, but if you wanted to do that just go to Jackson's Liquors next door and pay the freaking corkage as the markup is measured here in parsecs and light years. Food is pretty good. Not spectacular, just pretty good. Solid. Portions are dinky. Nothing really made the eyes roll back in the head. No "Oh FOOK ME!" moment. Just tasty but no pop, no snap, no dancing a tango or even a jig on the tongue. Service...well, this is why 3 stars instead of 4. We had bread plates but never had bread. Everyone around us had bread. WTF? Major lapse. We ordered wine by the glass to pair and match with our entrees. Not only did the wine arrive well after the entrees but was incorrectly distributed. I was given the Pinot Noir that belonged to my father, who was given another persons Sangiovese, who lucked into my Tempranillo. The whites at the table were similarly served. This place really has potential, but at this price point, if you are serving tiny portions the food needs to be "OH FOOK ME!!!!" good. And the service needs to be spot on. No excuses. read more

Business lunch with staff today. What a great experience. It was 'complete' from the cheerful greeting by the bartender when we entered, to the great table, fast service and really, very good food. Celebrating a birthday, of course we had to have desert. One of us had the chocolate and peanut cake. It was outstanding and not overdone at all. I had the Carmel Pot de Creme. WOW! The flaked sea salt on top made this my new all-time favorite desert! Our entrees were well prepared, great fries and the portions were quite right. Really, does anybody need to be eating two portions at any meal these days? (Quit griping about portions that are smaller than Claim Jumpers!) Our waitress was very knowledgeable and quite accomodating. Drinks weren't ever empty and the host/hostess team were a joy. We sat indoors near the window and frankly I just didn't want to leave. I can't wait to take a client to lunch here. If you read some of the other reviews that aren't flattering you may think I was intoxicated before I arrived. Frankly I think they were (and no, I hadn't been drinking before lunch!) because this place is a gem. The culture is great and as far as I'm concerned it is the dining jewel of Lafayette. Nice job! read more

When you first pull up to Metro Lafayette, you feel like you're in the wrong place. Although, there is ample parking (and a drug store) in the giant plaza. Upon entering, you're transported into a hipper SF-like scene with lighting and furnishings to match. We were there for a private dinner which started off very nicely as it was rather empty on a Sunday night. Unfortunately, they decided to seat an obnoxious party IN our reserved section which needless to say was particularly annoying. After a minor complaint from the maid-of-honor, the host actually moved the table. Crisis averted. The food overall was tasty The crab cakes are a must order item. Well complemented with avocado and tomato vinaigrette. The short rib plate was large and delicious. Very well seasoned and served hot. The steak salad (which was listed as a entree) was anything but. I don't think it's part of the standard dinner menu thankfully. I'm assuming it's one of the better restaurants in the area, but if you dine regularly in SF, this seems like the norm. read more

Forgettable food, forgettable drinks Sunday Brunch. We had chop Salad, corned beef hash with white sangria & Hemingway (daiquiri). Wait staff were excellent, friendly, attentive. Food was OK, overpriced for what it was especially the small plate chop salad. Drinks sounded fancy, but just one note tastes - white sangria was a bit syrupy and just sweet. They made the Hemingway with dark rum that, while tasty, completely hid the taste of the maraschino liqueur and grapefruit. read more

Getting better under chef Jaramillo, who started at the Metro Lafayette/Oakland restaurants in 2012. They had declined a bit, but he is getting them headed in the right direction. Still a ways to go, though. Bruschetta had great ingredients, not executed well. Bread too thick, nuts not toasted for full flavor, but peach was perfect and chevre a nice complement. Burger was thick but unsalted and too lean, therefore tasteless and dry. Fries excellent. Pasta Bolognese was superb, if this is available when you come you should order it. It is better than most Italian trattorias can manage! Good banana bread pudding but not really exceptional. But service is well-trained, dining room large and outdoor patio very pleasant. Overall, ML remains a fine choice for dining in CCCty. We'll be back to try dinner! read more

Very delicious food and great service. Felt very COVID safe.