Came here to witness his form of fusion that is like no other. Marcus Samuelsson can layer flavors and textures are like no other, every dish was a surprise and every dish was amazing. Our cocktails were very well made and came out fast just like the food after it was ordered. However it felt like they sat 6 tables at the same time all in the same section so it took a while for our server to get to us but once we ordered it was amazing. The dining room is very open and is located in a very convenient location. The menu is rotating based off the ingredients so every visit is going to be fresh and new. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for some amazing extravagant food! read more

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There is live music or a DJ on most days, where you can enjoy your drink in the lobby. It did not seem like the restaurant fills up on the weekdays, and it was pretty easy to get a table. read more

Metropolis - American Near Me - New York, New York

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4.5 stars All I could say was "wow"! My experience at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson was amazing! I have the the upmost respect for Chef Samuelsson and was so excited to try his recent venture. The restaurant was housed in the newish, ultra-modern Perelman Performing Arts Center, which was located just next to the 1 World Trade Center, on its east side. I had never been in the building and entered cautiously, not sure how I would spot the restaurant. However, once I entered the theater lobby, I saw the gorgeous space right in front of me. The place consisted of a fancy lounge, followed by a bar and spacious main dining room; it really resembled a restaurant you might see in a hotel lobby. Even the crowd seemed similarly representative of a mix of travelers and after-work business folks. I met my friend at our table, noticing that she took the chair, leaving me the plush booth across from her. She had already started with a martini, so I quickly tried to catch up by ordering their version of a spicy margarita, which included blanco tequila, vanilla, passionfruit, and chili oil - some of my favorite flavors! The drink was oddly served in a tall, Collins glass with a giant ice cube, leaving the glass half empty. I really loved the drink's blend of tartness and heat, but really wished the $19 beverage included more actual liquid. When it came to the food, we each opted for a single entree, and I went with the Miso Salmon. The dish blew me away! The fish was cooked to a medium rare, but still had a crispy skin. The generous filet was draped over summer beans, burnt tomato, maitake mushrooms, and peanuts. The accompanying, rich miso broth was poured over it tableside by one of the food runners. I would have liked more than 2 mushrooms, but the creamy sauce was heavenly! I did not have a spoon, but I still tried to scoop some of it up with my fork, after I finished the actual food. It was really one of the best salmon dishes I had ever had! The only substantial qualm I had about the place was the service. Our waitress seemed bored, rude, and like she was constantly rushing us, even though the place was only half full. The hostess, however, had been very gracious upon my arrival. Overall, I could not say enough positive things about Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson and want to return as soon as possible! read more

I'm a huge fan of Marcus Samuelson and love his other spots. I had high hopes for this new one coming in and while most of it was a hit, there's definitely some work to be done. To start the ambiance is very vibey and it's a beautiful space. The cocktails are also great, we loved the martinis. The apps - Caesar salad, blanketed franks and the fried olives all were tasty. The franks in particular were a crowd favorite. The mains is where we felt a bit disappointed. We tried the short rib, tiger curry and the cacio e Pepe. Of the 3 dishes the tiger curry was probably the best but the portion was very tiny. The pasta felt like it was missing something and came off kind of bland. The short rib's consistency also tasted off to us. The toffee cake dessert was redeeming though and the "Swedish fish" that came with the check was a nice touch. Given the price points at this place it was disappointing to see some of the dishes missed the mark and also some very small portion sizes. I'd say pick Hav and Mar over this spot until they figure it out. read more

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I'm a Marcus Samuelsson fan. I booked a show at the new Perelman Arts Center (where the restaurant is located, reviewed separately), then promptly made a reservation at Metropolis. At the time a menu was not available, but it was described as Marcus's "love letter to New York City," and was said to be inspired by the five boroughs. I'm going to need Marcus to explain that to me, because what I had for dinner didn't remind me of the New York I know at all. Not saying I didn't enjoy the experience, but Marcus, I am going to need the Cliffs on this one. You can see from my Yelp! profile that I get out A LOT. I love all cultures and most cuisines, and love trying new things. And I did have to do some Googling to better understand some of the dishes/sauces/accompaniments on the menu. A well-rounded, cultured friend of mine, who is older, stated that the menu seemed "pretentious." Metropolis staff, PLEASE, do not take that negatively. I had a great experience and all of you were AMAZING! But I do want to be transparent to anyone coming here about what to expect. Appetizers range from oysters, fried olives, smoked hamachi tacos, prawns, and a large farmer's market platter. I had the re-styled pigs in a blanket, known here as "blanketed franks," made with chistorra, a Spanish sausage, and a terrific bravas sauce that added the perfect amount of spice and a pleasant heat. The "blanket" was crispy and crusty at the same time, and was a great contrast to the gently charred sausage. It was tasty enough that I will allow the fancy name change. Mains are things like: sheep's milk triangoli (a triangle shaped pasta), much like a cacio e pepe, short rib, lamb, "aged crescent island duck," arctic char (a fish in the salmon and trout families). The main dishes here are served almost in a gastronomy lab fashion. Smaller portions with colorful little dabs of sauce here and there. I had the Arctic char, served with uni beurre blanc, agrodolce cucumbers, and though the menu did not mention it--caviar. Uni beurre blanc is a white butter sauce with vinegar, white wine, and shallots. Agrodolce is an Italian sweet and sour condiment made with sugar or honey, vinegar, and sometimes fruit and vegetables (I told you I had to do some Googling). The char leaned more toward trout than salmon, as is expected, but tasted good and was well-prepared. Though I am not a caviar fan and don't order it readily, I understand why he included it in the dish--it added a pleasant salty flavor to the refreshing cucumbers. For dessert, at the recommendation of the server, I had the goat cheese panna cotta, topped with a surprising and delightful grapefruit granita (fresh grapefruit frozen with sugar and water, composed perfectly). The contrast of the goat cheese and granita was pleasurable. I also couldn't resist having a serving of gourmet chocolate ice cream, which was also intense, deep, and enjoyable (if an ice cream can be deep). The cocktail menu is very inventive. I had the bubble gum sour (which really was reminiscent of bubble gum), made of strawberry and bubblegum, vermouth, egg white, and empirical spirits "the plum, I suppose," (another thing I had to google). The flavor was nice, but too much foam for my taste, thanks to the egg white. I also had the appletini, which the server told me was their most popular drink so far. It's made with green apple cordial, cheddar cheese vodka (the server told me it was cheddar cheese infused, but I couldn't taste it specifically), as well as apple pie spice. It is a carbonated drink, but I didn't pick up on that. It was a pleasant fall drink, and I had to try it for all the unusual flavors, but it wasn't my style. My favorite drink was the light and refreshing "sweater weather cobbler," a blend of sherries, rums, melon, and lavender. This was so pleasant and easy to drink--be careful with this one! Service was impeccable. I was not dressed to the nines--a basic sweater and black pants. And like most New York institutions, they treated me the same as any VIP. My server, his assistant, multiple other staff members, and the manager all stopped by my table multiple times to make sure my experience was wonderful. While waiting in line for my show, one of the restaurant staff members saw me and stopped to make sure I loved my stay, and stated he hoped he would see me again. My bill--for the aforementioned dishes and drinks, as well as two one liter bottles of San Pellegrino sparkling water, was 191 before tip, and then about 250 after tip. It is NOT cheap. It is NOT huge portion sizes. This menu is meant to be sampled, savored, shared with friends, or experienced as a special solo treat. Would I eat here again and again? Maybe someday, but this is more of a special occasion restaurant, or meant for elevated meals. For what it is, it is well executed. But I still need Marcus to explain his "five boroughs" theory to me. read more

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Great open space with very good service. Marcus actually comes and visits your table . The shrimp appetizer was very tasty. The fluke Crudo was lacking a little punch of something. The duck was very tender, and the short ribs was absolutely delicious. The only thing lacking was the wine list, but that is going to be improved within the next couple of weeks. read more

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Located in the WTC area in the PAC which I never even been to resides the absolutely best things that I have eaten ALL year. A late birthday dinner and a few minutes behind on my reservation I slowly walking into the dream that is Metropolis. Towards a the deep amber ambient light back drop past a soulful singer surrounded by a crowd of strangers in my very own city, to the soft spoken and pleasant hostess and then a soft couch style seat with pillows I strolled. I took in every single smell and flavor note and I ooood and ahhhed breathing in deeply the experience that had been prepared for me. The service was elevated to a place where I did not get looked at for taking photos and videos NO NO I was assisted in creating the perfect lighting and encouraged to live my best life while recording, photographing and talking up the dishes - even received a compliment from the chef- hand made Swedish fish made of real cherry in the end. I can only count on 1 hand being absolutely blown away by a dining experience and this is absolutely one of them. I attended on a cold night weeknight in January where the mist is full of rain and I fell so hard. Having a Jasmine spagliato to start was quite refreshing and tasted almost of tea with silver or pearls rather. The oysters had to have been prepared with fine tweezers the way the toppings were so abundant and strategically placed! But the Smoked Himachi Tacos brought tears to my eyes. How playful yet absolutely grown and sexy. All accoutrements were just oh my who had the time to figure such detail and then display it so beautifully? And the Artic char brought me to a standstill. Where I daydreamed I was walking on the shore water washing over my feet as they slowly sink into the sand. Now THATS is how you cook a fish. The beurre blanc sauce- chefs kiss! CHEFS KISS!! The photos of the bites; are perfect placed cucumbers to offset the richness of it all!! Every single dish topped the first and if I was allowed to pick the dessert we would have missed the sticky toffee cake with homemade marshmallow ice cream and biscotti crisps!!! It's over 90days and I can still perfectly recall what it was that the waiter said. He was absolutely a star. And this place. This place was the moon. There you have it. I don't eat duck, but it looked pretty, no there is no parking and the person who took me had two shots of casa neat in this beautiful glass. The bill was healthy. & It was worth every single penny. I enjoyed this place down to the tips of my soul. All the stars. read more

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I came here with my sister and our titi's for my birthday dinner and it was spectacular! Our waitress was Mikayla and she was an absolute gem! We were given a complimentary glass of champagne, as well as a grasshopper drink after our meal. The restaurant was incredibly sexy and was just an overall vibe. The music was lit, the food even better, and honestly we wanted to stay there haha. Ashley made incredible espresso martini's and was incredibly knowledgeable. We ordered the cornbread appetizer, the sugar hill nights, and the lobster Mac and cheese, which were all incredible! The flavor of everything was really next level and what a wonderful experience we had! The sugar hill night was a fried chicken, kale, and sweet potato dumpling dish which was incredibly seasoned. The chicken was super crispy, and the kale balance out the dish. Thank you to Mikayla and the team for making our experience so spectacular. Definitely worth the hype! read more

Metropolis - GRASSHOPPER - American Near Me - New York, New York

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I attended a lovely dinner party at Metropolis recently. The neighborhood is lovely and it's easily commutable. I think, given it's newer, they have some kinks to work out. The fried soft-shell crab was a bit under seasoned. The summer salad was delicious. The Clementine tart was lovely. And, of course, Marcus knows how to make the best cornbread. I liked the decor, but it felt a little more like an upscale hotel than a restaurant. I would probably return again! read more

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The pros: The restaurant's ambiance is amazing and makes you feel like your out of the town if your a New Yorker. The food was a 7 out of 10. The Brussel sprouts, the Sugar Hill Nights chicken, and the drinks were my favorite. The waitress did a great job with service. The cons: The food has very small portions. The cornbread's presentation was excellent as it came in a box, but it tasted very dry with no flavor. The manager, who was tall and brown skin with braids and was wearing a suit was very creepy. He kept staring at the waitress, who appears to be latino, along with me and my guests very weird as we asked for suggestions for the food and drinks, and when she would check on us to see if we were good. After we paid the bill which was over $400, he came over aggressively and demanded a higher tip. I would have definitely came back, especially with my job being a few blocks away, but that manager was very rude and creepy, which ruined our experience and left a nasty taste. read more

The food here was Amazing. Tried raw oysters for the first time and I must say , my tongue was pleasantly surprised. Then I moved on with the crispy snapper....DELICIOUS . My daughter Chose the chicken which she absolutely loved. I would also recommend the coconut rice, it perfectly balances the flavor and complements the Snapper. Our waiter provided excellent service which helped make our dining experience exceptional. Will definitely be back read more

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The restaurant is through PAC NYC. The food and decor are exceptional, but the proximity to some concerts in the main PAC hall and spotty service take away from how spectacular this restaurant could be. There are a good number of vegetarian options. I tried the tiger curry which is delicious and light. If you're feeling like you want a healthy dish, it's a great choice. The fried olives were great. The service however was spotty. We got our drink and food menu, and took a very long time to flag someone down to place an order. A similar experience happened with the check. Hopefully they can improve this. I certainly hope to go back, and hopefully not when there is a concert going on so I can better hear my dining companions. read more

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Took a small group of work colleagues here for dinner. While it was *slightly* hard to find for out of towners (Google sends you to the back side of the building), and the triple layers of security are slightly off-putting for those not used to metal detectors, we felt quite pampered once we were inside. Cocktails and shared apps were memorable, and my entree (the parsnip pasta) was worthy of writing home about - very good. Very good. Service could actually use a bit of help, oddly. And the jelly Swedish fish were cute, but unimpressive, denouement. read more

Truly remarkable dining experience in the heart of FIDI. Such a fun menu with delicious flavors and creative plating. The interiors are also amazing ! Their staff is incredible and knowledgeable of the menu. We had a fab time. read more

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Great space in the Perelman Arts Center. This Marcus Samuelsson restaurant has creative cocktails and an interesting menu. The service is attentive. Metropolis is wonderful pre-show option. read more

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Super excited about this new restaurant at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center! The interior and ambiance is just perfect - so elegant and chic. Servers are really friendly and trendy. Food was great - everything was fusion-y and has a twist to the classic version of the dish so I thought it was a lot of fun! Although on the saltier side, all dishes were delicious. Ingredients were fresh and the flavors were beautiful. Overall it was a nice dining experience and wouldn't mind going back to try more things on the menu! read more

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My only issue was the way the fried chicken was served for the Harlem Night dish. It came in a bowl, which made it harder to cut. Other than that, it was the best fried chicken I've had--really flavorful and paired perfectly with the cheesy grits. The kale and the side of bread with honey butter were also delicious. The restaurant's ambiance was a relaxing mix of chic and modern. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I came to metropolis today for a birthday lunch celebration and left feeling disrespected and embarrassed that I brought my guests there. Let's start with the fact that they searched our purses at the entrance. No explanation no apology just an invasive and insulting start to what was supposed to be a celebration. Then came the long wait 35 minutes for cornbread which we had to prompt them to receive. Our main course took even longer with no apology for the delay. We told the staff multiple times we were there celebrating a birthday and that did not prompt and food wishes or special treatment despite the significant delays. Overall this was a very disappointing experience. read more

Located in an elegant performing arts center, this architectural marvel of a restaurant and its menu are a symphony in itself. Even though we were late, the staff still took us in late on a rainy Sunday night and treated us to an excellent meal with a diverse twist on old classics, such as the Harlem Oysters, a nod back to Samuelssen's past. The service was incredible--our waiter Marcus is a veteran of the industry and knows how to treat good customers. My only recommendation, push back against the Truffle Pasta (an unlisted item that will be presented as a special). It is absolutely delicious, but is the same dish as the $32 pasta, just with white truffle. For me, the price is too high for its Michelin Starless britches at $175. Otherwise, an excellent restaurant and worth the money for a five star experience. read more

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Talk about great flavors! My partner and I shared. We had the hamachi tacos, don't skip the crema and fermented hot sauce (not too hot). The Caesar salad had a nice fresh crunch and the dressing was so tasty and blended well( we actually ordered another one later, it was that good). The Tiger curry had good texture and a hint of lime that ribboned through. I had the sweater weather cocktail sweet and tasty and he had a merlot. The presentation was delicate and colorful and the flavors matched. We even had a little treat with our check. The decor was fancy and new but cozy and warm with a lot of details like local book, intimate lamps, comfy bench couch and even real fruit trees near the terrace. Our waitress Amelia was also very knowledgeable about the what and how for our meal and gave good suggestions. read more

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My first impression was "man this place has very tight seating". However, once we sat down and got comfortable all was good. The food is great and the prices are not too bad for it being an upscale New York restaurant. When the food came out it was average portions and the best combination of flavors ( get the Ceasar salad and tiny tacos).Overall, this place is great for catching up with a friend to have small bites( sharing several dishes is recommended), good drinks ( best Malbec I've had) and superb service. Our server Amelia was excellent and very attentive. read more

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Attended brunch at Metropolis as I had tickets for the show at the Perlman Performing Arts Center. Though the food is well prepared and the staff very attentive, for a restaurant that claims a celebrity chef as its owner, the food is fairly common. The best part of the meal were the cocktails which showed some creativity. read more

We sat on the terrace and ordered via the QR code. Two drinks and an order of fries. It took 21 minutes to get the drinks and 27 minutes before the fries came. The place was about 20% full. There were several wait staff who endeavored to help. They said there was a problem with the ordering system. Also, the bartender was not very focused on mixing drinks. Went there for a show, which was lovely but the food/drink experience is something I wouldn't recommend. read more

Nice spacious restaurant. We had the snapper - loved. Crispy and delicious. The rice that accompanies the dish is also good. We also enjoyed the summer salad so many surprise flavors. The combination is genius. The fried chicken was good and all the ingredients in the dish were flavorful like the greens and grits. I am personally not a fried chicken person so the snapper and salad were my top picks. Service was great. read more

I would give this place 5 stars. But two items I ordered they ran out of .. maybe because it was restaurant week. I'm writing this review a little late. Other then that. I loved it. The customer service was outstanding, I would put the waiters name, but I forgot it... read more

First let me start by saying the experience my wife and I shared at Metropolis was nothing less than magnificent. The professionalism, customer service, ambiance and OUTSTANDING Dinner service definitely added to an anniversary weekend experience my wife and I will never forget. Let me also extend our warm thank you's to all of the staff that extend their congratulations on our 10 Year Wedding Anniversary. If I may also add, the attention we received can not go without mentioning...we actually felt like celebrities. The celebratory champagne toast we received was a pleasure and a very special touch! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate at Metropolis and capping off an exceptionally amazing evening. read more

Metropolis - Anniversary Celebration Photo of my Beautiful Wife of 16 years!!! - American Near Me - New York, New York

The staff and service was very friendly and attentive. The ambiance and design of the restaurant was beautiful. My coworker recognized the celebrity chef owner dining among other patrons, highly recommend. read more

Metropolis - Ceasar Salad & Fried Chicken Sandwich lunch combo $38. - American Near Me - New York, New York

First visit last night and we had an outstanding time. All the staff were warm and friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. The space is open and quiet, and I appreciated the separate spaces so you don't feel like you are on top of others. The is a beautiful patio, as well. But the food stood out the most. The beef brisket with olive chimichurri was outstanding. My photos makes it appear oily but it was truly outstanding. The Caesar salad was creative and flavorful, I only wish the lettuce had more crunch to it. It seemed a little soggy. The pavlova was excellent. Only other suggestion is to upgrade their coffee. It was weak and watery. Not a great way to finish an excellent meal. I am looking forward to coming back again, maybe this time trying a seat on the patio. read more

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Our dinner was delicious from start to finish, and the service was impeccable. We had the fried olives, cornbread, potato side and duck and crispy snapper. The dishes came with a bowl of rice that perfectly accompanied the delicious sauces and everything had so much flavor. In addition, the space is incredibly beautiful. read more

Zero stars I went in to look for potential event space and thought I would try the bar. I ordered a martini w a twist that was filled with disgusting vermouth. Looked nice (minus no cocktail napkin) so i tried to just drink it anyways. My friend got a $7 watered down ice tea. No refill. No cocktail napkin. We asked about the salad and the waiter said it was large enough to order and share. This was three pieces of lettuce. We asked for dressing on the side and was brought out soggy. I asked for no squid and he failed to tell me it also came with large anchovies Then the shrimp were supposed to be lightly breaded. It was so gross we took all the bread off - very fishy We didn't eat much. Then the waiter forgot to add the drinks we assumed as we were so unsatisfied with everything Last min he comes and adds back on our drinks. Tacky Food sucked Service horrible Never going back and u should eat before your meal ruins any event you might try to go to The gross free Swedish fish candy at the end was worse than everything The chef should not be employed in nyc read more

The restaurant is located in the PAC center in the heart of World Trade Center area. You can't miss it! It's located on the 2nd floor. The ambiance is beautiful..the decorum and lighting make it warm, friendly and cozy. We were greeted by the friendly hosted and offered free coat check. I haven't had that offer in years so it was a nice touch. The wait staff was phenomenal. The waiters were very friendly and attentive. They serve brunch until 3 pm and then closed and re-open for dinner. The menu was limited. They have a full bar however, there were no brunch cocktails offered on the menu. There was no sparkling bubbly to make a mimosas. I would recommend to add this to the brunch menu. I had the best pancakes in my life at this restaurant. I thought Cracker Barrel had the best pancakes...NOOOOO! This place is chef kiss! I don't know what they put in the batter...but the pancakes were just right. There were 2 large cakes that actually could've been shared. The syrup wasn't sweet but just right. The breakfast sandwich looked pretty good as well. I would highly recommend trying the pancakes. You will not be disappointed!! read more

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Great service, good food, terrible to drive to!!! We were late for our reservation because all roads within a 2 block radius were police barricaded and it seems like a normal thing because the barricades are built into the ground. It was frustrating but we eventually made it and the place was slow for a Friday night at 8pm, not sure why though because I really liked it. Decor and ambiance was chic/sexy, very nice. We started with the fried shrimp, lots of batter but still tasty and the sauce was some sort of yuzu mixture which was fantastic. The squash and crab soup was also great. And the famous corn bread was also pretty good. We got tomahawk special which came with these veryyyyy delectable potato balls, salad with house made ranch, and these decadent brussel sprouts which were fine chopped and topped with a THICK layer of cheese. The steak was topped table side with tastey savory sauce/gravy type thing. Color of gravy but thin like a sauce. Delicious though!! The steak was fine, even heated the next day it was good but honestly some chewy parts.... The drinks were also great. I enjoyed my time there. read more

Came here for first time for my husband BD , the place is beautiful and our waiter (Davin ) was very friendly the food was really good and for very small portions I was full ! I recomended ! read more

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This place is perfect for a ladies night and or a date night. It is restaurant week and we got a a great deal for 3 courses. The summer salad was delicious and fresh! The fried chicken had the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. I only wish the coconut marshmallow gelato serving size was larger as I found it to be too little of a serving to really enjoy. The views of the city are spectacular but parking might very well be a challenge as that is the case for lower Manhattan in general. read more

What a beautiful restaurant! Spacious, elegant, worldly. Superb service. The food is different and delicious. Most of the dishes are so unique, you won't eat anything like it anywhere else. Innovative, creative, fresh and yummy. 2 thumbs up. read more

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Food is flavorful and inventive, and the service incredibly gracious without being in your face about it. Hard to find, maybe that's why it seems so few know about this WTC gem. read more

The ambiance here is very modern and warm. Carson our friend waitress was awesome. She provided solid recommendations and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food of course was outstanding for lunch. We enjoyed it thoroughly. read more

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Great spot for a nice meal by WTC. Something on the menu for everyone. Creative cocktails. No fuss service. Great flavors. Some Marcus Samuelsson staples. Everything was very fresh. read more

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In the interest of full disclosure, this matter was NOT satisfactorily resolved. The restaurant left me on read (!) for 4 days and then followed up with this tepid and underwhelming message. One-scoop-of-ice-cream-for-your-birthday is VERY representative of how they do business here: Hello again, Thank you. We did look into your experience with our Metropolis Team, and they were very grateful for your detailed review. It is feedback such as the one you provided is always the most helpful (hard to read, but necessary). All of us here at Marcus Samuelsson Group sincerely apologize for your lackluster visits (we saw your Hav & Mar review recently). We always intend to provide five-star experiences for all of our guests, and it appears we keep missing the mark when you visit us - we are genuinely sorry. We know how hard it is to overcome first impressions, and we utterly disappointed you both times you joined us. Trust that your insights are critical to us and will be used to enhance our offerings in the future. We wish you a wonderful holiday season. read more

Had a group of 8 and they did a wonderful job tending to the table, and virtually everything was excellent. Highly recommended.