I tried Metropolis for the first time 3 years ago, and 3 years later it's still one of my favorite Go-to's in the Old Town. Rather it's lunch or dinner, Metropolis never disappoints. The food is absolutely outstanding. I love the daily specials, especially the pizza. You literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Metropolis is soooo delicious!!! Food and service are sure to exceed all expectations. The Miss Arizona USA contestants love you!!!

My girlfriends and I were looking for a place with good food and a good vibe. The cab let us out and not 2min later we were running back to catch it. There's a good chance we should have given it more of a try... There were people that appeared to be in their late 60's flooding out of the restaurant. Now, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that but a couple hot ladies looking to have some fun....not so much. It looked pretty cute on the inside maybe it was someone's birthday or a celebration... There's a possibility I'll go back one day, I may wait a few decades. Unless someone convinces me otherwise. :) read more

I waited an hour for a soup and sandwich, during a very slow lunch hour. I will not be back. To make things worse, my $13 sandwich had gray/brown avocado as well. read more

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Found Metropolis because I heard the Fez owners were opening a new place nearer to my home. The initial visit did not provide anything that stuck out substantially positively or negatively. There were a few creative dishes that sparked my interest. I ended up with a shrimp and lentil combo (never had that combo before) which was tasty. Wubby (ya know since I'm hubby) had a pasta and meatball dish that she liked. The meatball was the single tastiest item. Indoors was on the loud side. Especially at this part of the year, I would recommend eating outdoors. They do offer a kids menu with seven choices which I found a bit out of sorts. Metropolis is more to bring someone to impress for a first date than a child. Metropolis was good enough for a return visit. read more

I went here back in April with a friend who lives in the building. The décor seemed nice. We sat outside, and ordered dessert after eating at the roaring fork around the corner. The waiter seemed to want to rush us to order our food. I got the bread pudding. The bread was way to soggy right of the bat. Almost as if it was soaking in another dish and then just put in mine. I maybe ate a third of it. The prices were a little high for such a small amount of food we got. After I pushed it off to the side the waiter pretty much brought our check without asking us if we wanted anything else. It could be a very nice place if the service and food quality was improved. read more

I went to this place with my service Dog and the the Bar tender didn't want to give me service because Of the dog . And I live at the building Very disappointed people don't know the basic rules. read more

Amazing service, great drink list, but ended up leaving because of the music. Seriously, why was it so bad... we heard Stuck on You and Kyrie Liason... definitely leaving. read more

My second time to visit this restaurant. Staff is very friendly. Food has be great both times. Today I tried the street taco I had two shrimp and two pork they are so good. I love the outside space will have to seat outside next time. read more

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First tried Metropolis when I moved to the neighborhood and it was actually a factor in deciding to move to Optima. It is the "Cheers" of the development. The food is tasty and the atmosphere friendly. Jake, Brenna, Shawna, Stephanie and the rest of the crew go out of their way to take good care of regulars, and first time visitors alike. Another popular option is take-out when you don't feel like cooking, but you just want to chill with some good food at home after a long day. read more

Such a great hidden gem inside the Optima Condos. Happy Hour all day on Wednesdays and really great food and cocktails! We got the Rosemary chicken lettuce wraps which are full of flavor and fresh. We also got the meatballs which were juicy and in a delicious tomato sauce. I got the strawberry habanero margarita & my sister got a Moscow mule. Both we fantastic! read more

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Last weekend we met some of our friends that live in Phoenix for dinner. They suggested meeting at either FEZ or Metropolis. I picked Metropolis just because the location seemed cool and I wanted to check out the Optima complex. The outside seating is pretty cool. Something different to look at! The place was empty when we arrived and it was embarrassing that they actually made reservations since we were the only people there! Our server was Riley and he was a cool dude.... friendly and just good at his job. We traveled for 5 days around AZ and ate out every meal. Riley was the best server we experienced during our trip. And not just because he is hot! He was a good server as well! =) Happy Hour drinks were $5.00.. bargain. Appetizers were also cheaper and a good bargain! I had the Chicken BLTAC which was large and tasty. The rest of the group also enjoyed their food as well. It was kinda a bummer that the place was so empty! Maybe because the location is somewhat hard to find? Our local friends go to FEZ often and said that location is always busy. Hopefully more people get turned on to Metropolis and give it a shot. I would definitely go back. read more

I decide to go to Metropolis today for a brunch date with a fellow future mom and I have to say I enjoyed it. It was a little difficult to find and I had non idea where to park. It seems like it's located at the bottom level of a hotel or condo or business district. I donno. But the restaurant front faces a cute little sitting area with a little fountain. Very relaxing. I'm currently on a pretty strict diet (due to recent oral surgery and also because I'm trying to get fit) and can't have a lot of things, but I had some options to choose from. I ordered the strawberry/blueberry protein shake with a scoop of whey-- so cool that they serve that. It was very good. I also ordered the half hummus plate and the Met Fit Frit which is an egg white fritter with veggies and chicken breast. The hummus was great, I could eat it with a spoon. I can't really judge the frit appropriately since I didn't eat it there. I got it to go and ate it hours later as my afternoon meal. It was ok. I'm sure it would have been better fresh out the kitchen. Kinda bland in taste and rather small for $9 -- about the size of a teacup dish. My gf ordered French toast. She said it was really good it, but she was confused as I believe the menu stated they were some kind of berry sauce French toast and it simply came with maple syrup. No berry sauce or anything. I would return here for another brunch, but Probably not right away. Maybe next time I will eat my Fit Frit fresh! read more

This is a little hidden secret inside the Optima. The decor is classy and comfy. The staff is super nice and welcoming. The food is top. They have great happy hour specials, and could really fill the gap left by our usual place that closed. The tacos were absolutely delicious and we had to fight over them. The hummus was great as well. Everything we had was a delight. All of the dishes here come camera ready and want to be instagram'd. The portions were perfect as well - we felt great after we left. If you live within walking distance, they might even deliver to you - wouldn't hurt to call. read more

I love the location and the view of the camelview terraces. Breakfast was delish - one of the best takes on eggs benedict I have ever tried (get it with ham). The staff are very accommodating and went out of their way to please us. Sit on the patio overlooking the pebble pond if the weather is nice enough. There is a Yelp and a Foursquare coupon for "checking in" here at the moment. read more

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I went here for dinner last Saturday (2/2/2013) with my boyfriend. It wasn't incredibly busy, and we opted to sit indoors because it was too cold to eat outside. The decor is very chic and it was dimly lit-great date spot. We both ordered Moscow Mules..and I'm a bit of a snob about this drink (I'll admit it). It didn't come in a copper mug, as I feel it should but it was less expensive than I would normally pay at somewhere like Hanny's or Citizen Public House-So I guess that's to be expected. I truly do feel that it effects the flavor. Good drink nonetheless. Upon taking a look at the menu, I noticed that it says that many of the entrees can be made meat free. While I appreciate the effort to cater to vegetarians, many of the entree items had meat in the name--removing it from the dish seems a bit pointless, and almost begs the question that if I ordered the Chicken Curry and asked for no meat, am I still paying the same price? My suggestion is that they should just have another menu (or more menu items) that's veg-friendly. We ordered the Hummus Tripoli, which was pretty good. For the main course, my boyfriend ordered the Montana BBQ Pork sandwich and I ordered the Sriracha and Chive Caesar salad. My boyfriend commented that there was no BBQ sauce on the sandwich, which was understandably confusing. The salad I received was good, not overwhelmingly exciting as I expected it to be. I had ordered it purely because I'm a Sriracha addict. And I also thought it was not worth what I paid for it. Overall, service was okay. Our server appeared to be the only one working so service was a bit slower than expected. I am giving this restaurant 3 stars based on the fact that although my experience was so-so, I feel as though this restaurant has good potential. I'd come back once the restaurant has been open a few months. read more

Went out for a date here - vegetarian/vegan friendly - 5 stars for the scenery. You can sit outside and look around -- beautiful - upscale trendy decor inside - Friendly, attentive staff - food is pretty and fresh, but flavor is hit and miss - bathroom is located down the courtyard (not in restaurant) food: My date had an Indian-style chickpea dish with naan served over rice. It was mostly rice with a little chickpeas on top but it was all pretty bland. The naan were like crackers I had a cup of tomato basil soup - too watery, too salty, and weirdly gritty. Definitely fresh though, so props for that. Asian inspired cabbage salad with mandarin and avocado dressing. It was great, some bites were bitter for whatever reason, couldn't place it. If I came back here I would order it again. Very filling. Crowd It's mostly older people/professionals. 30% filled on a Wednesday evening Price $27 total for me and my date, no drinks Overall Nothing amazing, but better than some other places. read more

So we couldn't find a place for dinner And after driving up and down Sdale road We remembered that Fez had just opened up a new restaurant in the Optima condo There is complimentary valet on the south side The restaurant itself is on the North side The restaurant itself is pretty small Amy was a wonderful hostess/server She kept our drinks filled and checked on us periodically We got the Hummas for a starter, even though I had wanted to get the cheese board... Because I was having wine... But the Hummas was really good and it came with some veggies I had the house wine, because I'm always up for trying new wines and I have to say; the house wine was good For my main dish I chose the Jade Honey Ginger Shrimp, I was split between this and the burger... Next time burger... But this dish was actually really good! It went well with my wine... The veggies were really good and the shrimp was really good. I do wish they gave more shrimp... But it was good... It also came with a house salad... And the dressing was excellent... We will for sure be back read more

The reading (of the description) is much better than the eating of their southwestern burger - the one with bacon and green chilis. My partner and I both got the same thing. It certainly had potential, but the delivery was a bit bland, rather dry, and not exactly overwhelming in flavor as you might expect from something that promises to be spicy and "southwestern". It was 'all day happy hour' when we arrived for a late lunch, so we also gave the humus and the lettuce wraps a go. Thumbs up on the humus, but pass on the wraps. I guess I didn't look closely enough to realize that the chicken in the wraps is mixed with a sweet dressing, strawberries and a few other things... apples maybe? Others might enjoy them... we did not. read more

Big fan of Tom Jetland's (FEZ, Switch, etc) so when Metropolis was announced I was so excited! And being that I am gluten free by disease I was readily accommodated by the entire staff. The setting is very modern and sleek. It's a nice intimate space with a good vibe. I started off with a Platinum Cosmo. Little more expensive than I like to go but the quality was superb. We started off with the Hummus appetizer, forgoing the bread with more veggies. The hummus was a nice surprise with coriander in it. The veggies were fresh and crisp and there was a good variety to choose from. I had the Kolkata Chicken Curry.......and they subbed out the rice (which was seasoned with gluten) for the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes I think I have ever had. Now, normally, I would think curry over mashed potatoes a bit odd.......but this was a really good combination! I really liked it. The chickpea sauce with tomato was very well seasoned and full of chicken. I want to try brunch next time and have either the Met Fit Frit....and egg white frittata or the Capitol Potato Bake. But if you have food allergies just be upfront and the Chef will work with you! I really like the outdoor patio sitting as well. Very well done! read more

I have been wanting to try her for awhile! Happy Hour is amazing, I had a Strawberry Basil drink that was super yummy! I really enjoyed my food. I wouldn't recommend siting outside unless you're okay with random dogs coming up to you because they are allowed to be on the patio and not everyone uses a leash. read more

Oh man oh man! I have a new favorite place to eat in Scottsdale. My husband and I are fans of Switch and Fez but we had never been to Metropolis before. Since we were going to be in Scottsdale anyway we decided to check out the place. This was in July 2013. The restaurant is located on the first floor of the Camelview condominium complex off Highland. The address says Rancho Vista but there is an entrance to the parking garage off Highland. The restaurant area is modernly decorated with dark wood tables contrasted with pops of color. The staff were very very friendly. Our waiter gave us a run down of the menu and pointed out several of his favorites. I ended up ordering the Mykonos Salmon & Rice and my husband got the Sonoran Burger. The chef happily substituted the peppers in my dish with mushrooms and carrots. (I am not a fan of peppers.) The rice had a wonderful lemon flavor that gave the entire dish a wonderful freshness. The salmon was perfectly cooked. I really really really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to going here again. read more

The food was bland and unimaginative. Neither my wife nor I finished our meals. I had to go physically walk inside a few times to get the one server's attention. We went without water for almost 10 minutes. We were using the Elite Restaurant card and no one there. Seemed to know what is was. A wasted date night for sure. read more

This place is a hidden gem for those who aren't residents of Optima. The food is great and they're always accommodating to making changes. There are enough TVs for people who want to watch sports and a beautiful outside (dog friendly) patio with umbrellas, misters, and heaters. Staff is always awesome! read more

The atmosphere at Metropolis alone is awesome. Living in the Optima, we eat here A LOT and I will never get sick of it. I love the menu. My favorites are the lettuce wraps, hummus, street tacos, and valley veggie wrap! Try the breakfast on the weekends, super cheap and delicious. Nutella crepe is a fave. Also, you can dine with your doggy on the patio or reserve it for a special occasion. Love the staff too! read more

Hidden Gem in Scottsdale. I was excited when I found this place that it was a sister restaurant to FEZ & Switch. We went for Happy Hour & thought this place was awesome. I was a fan that their HH ends at 6:30pm (not at 6pm, which a lot do in Town), half off Met classic cocktails & selected appetizers. But, we went back a few weeks ago and they change the HH menu and not all the Met cocktails were on HH anymore, which I'm now sure which are now. I just know that the Tokyo Sidecar was not, but the Strawberry Basil Crush was when we got our bill. We ended up having a more expensive HH then we thought and kinda put a bad taste in our mouth. We probably won't be back for HH. : ( They do have a good brunch deal, $20 for a bottle of Champagne and a crafe of OJ. I like that fact that I get to make my own Mimosas, so I can determine how much Champagne and how much OJ I want. They do have a cute Patio in the center of Camelview Optima Condos, which makes you feel that you are no longer in Scottsdale and somewhere relaxing. Please Note HH is $4 well, house wine and drafts | $5 cocktails | $6 select appetizers - I would double check with them to see what cocktail are on HH Originally, I would of gave the 4 Stars, but after our last HH trip I gave them 3. read more

TASTY! :) Enjoyed breakfast here on a Saturday morning. It's so nice to be able to enjoy the beautiful spring weather sitting on a patio sipping a Bloody Mary and nibbling on eggs benedict. Ok... I might have been sipping the BM... but I was gobbling the Eggs Benedict. So good! I got the EB with the pesto and prosciutto.... The pesto is a great addition to the creaminess of the eggs and hollandaise sauce. Personally I would have suggested using pancetta instead of prosciutto but that's just me. And for some reason they put cream cheese on their english muffins (I didn't properly read the menu) ... next time I'll ask to have that omitted. Their hollandaise sauce isn't heavy... and they don't drench the whole dish in it so it was "just right" IMO. Now... having tried their breakfast mixed greens salad (because that's was part of Mom's side)... I would totally recommend asking for a salad instead of the seasoned potatoes. The salad would be a Healthier and Lighter option.... Mixed greens for breakfast may sound strange but it's totally refreshing and lighter way to start the morning. Plus the potatoes were a bit over cooked and nothing extraordinary. OH... and the dressing on the salad is a lovely, light lemon dijon vinaigrette. So Yummy! The Bloody Mary was Good... not horseradishy... not watery / thin... but everyone has their own preference. This IMO was good... I felt like it could have used a dash of Worcestershire sauce tho. Mom enjoyed her egg white frittata that was filled with chicken, mushroom and avocado. The husband opted to go healthier with their oatmeal which was served with lots of fresh berries. Service was Fabulous! They were friendly and engaging! And when we asked about the salad dressing... he sent the chef out who spoke with us for a few minutes and he was really nice too. Location... near the mall... lower level in center garden courtyard of Scottsdale Camelview Optima Condos... so this is a bit of a hidden gem... since it isn't IN a shopping center and it doesn't have street front presence. All in All.... Definitely will be back next time we are in Scottsdale. read more

Well I had a great experience at Metropolis and partially because going downstairs and yet be outside, it felt so far removed from Phoenix. We came a little too early because we were hungry, and we had quite the sampling of the Happy Hour appetizers before we felt it was time to order dinner. The seating arrangement outside is very nice, and quite seasonal I am sure.. but this being beginning of October it was beautiful and with the sound of the water made it possible for very private conversation. The food was nice, but not as impressed as some of the other restaurants that has sprung from the same people. The curry was ok, but served with a pita bread that put the dish to shame. But the appetizers was amazing, and the drinks were very very nice. This made for a very nice night, and I will definitely come back here.. Our servers were very attentive, and super friendly - which is something I do look for when going out for a bite. read more

I am liking this place more and more. The food is really good, drinks are inventive and service is great. Definitely worth a visit! read more

First time here with a party of nine. Impeccable service and great food. Try the Mac n cheese! And dumplings and street tacos. So good!!! read more

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Quite good. It's an upscale, modern/classic setting that's great for a quiet lunch or dinner. Food is fresh. The menu is concise but offers some variety. Service is efficient, supporting my dining experience without any song/dance. So I really liked this place. I'll be back. My Boyfriend liked it, too. read more

More like metropooplis. This place fucking sucks, takes a whole hour to get some shitty food. Got here at 830 didn't get drinks for a half hour, took another half hour to get an appetizer....dine and dash for this shitty service BABYYYYY read more

Note: This review is for booze only. My husband and I went to Metropolis one lovely Saturday for their happy hour. First, a restaurant gets mega points in my book for weekend happy hours, and second, their happy hour is chock full of good deals. Third, all the drinks we ordered were great. We sat on a couch on the patio, which was relaxing and nice. My husband enjoyed two beers and I had the salty dog and the rum habanero punch drink. Both were phenomenal. I will definitely return to Metropolis to try their food. Hopefully, then, I can tack that fifth star. read more

We have ended up at Metropolis a few times while staying with my boyfriend's dad in the condo complex that surrounds it. I think we've done a brunch and a dinner here, and I must say the food is rock solid. For brunch, we noshed on a giant breakfast burrito and the eggs benedict. The portions are hearty, but the food is of a higher quality - food you'd expect to be portioned in small sizes on an over sized place at a much fancier restaurant. The decor inside is modern and sleek, but we sat outside both times on the patio. If the weather's nice, it's got great views of the lush greenery and pools of the complex. Our servers were both fantastic. I think it helps that the BF's dad is a regular, but everyone seemed helpful all around. I've gotten coffee at the counter a few times too, and they're just a high class operation; they gave me a pourover for a simple cup of joe. The only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the price factor. Might be the swanky location, or well known owners, but if I were dining solo, this might be a bit out of my range, especially for a cocktail. If you can swing it, try it - we loved both brunch or dinner. read more

Ah I'm so upset I chose this place to go with my parents with the short amount of time I have with them while they're in town. We chose this place based on the fact they have a Saturday happy hour and the Yelp reviews. Firstly, this is not convenient to get to. Based on that alone it would keep me from coming back. It's inside this huge office and condo building. Very beautiful surroundings with fountains and plants. Then we walk into the restaurant. It was almost empty and smelled of cleaner. A bartender told us, from across the room and behind the bar, to sit wherever we like. We chose to sit outside because of the nice weather. The tables seemed cheap and had weathers spots. Then the waitress brought the menus... Ew. The menus were a simple one page laminated sheet, except they were so bent and stained it was disgusting. I would expect similar menus at the sketchiest biker bar in the world. How on earth can they hand these to customers? Shows the owner must be very distant from the restaurant. There was no happy hour menu, it was just verbally relayed to us. Happy hour drinks were pretty good prices, $5 for their specialty cocktails. I ordered a strawberry basil drink, and then after tasting mine, my dad ordered the same. His came out and was a totally different color - it was pink while mine was more of a light yellow. Later my dad asked the waitress about it and she said, "oh I forgot to muddle the strawberries in hers." Understandable, but she should have said something when she brought his instead of confusing us. Food was mediocre. The waffle fries were good but served with ketchup, no special sauces, so a little disappointing for it to be on the appetizer menu when it's just a side of fries. I can't say I could taste any garlic herbs on the fries. Meatballs were incredibly unremarkable. I can't comment on my parents' food as I didn't try it but they seemed to like it. Service was good. read more

We have condo at the Optima where we stay for the winter. This little restaurant is a great addition to the complex. The food is very good, the staff is friendly and they have a nice happy hour. I've also noticed they have brisk TOGO business from the complex. This restaurant stands on its own and I recommend to anyone and they do have parking for those whom are not residents. read more

Went in for happy hour on Wednesday (all day hh) and had the $6 burger and then got some wings even though they weren't on HH. The burger was a solid 3 out of 5, nothing too amazing but a solid burger. A small amount of fries on the side would have been a nice addition I think but it only came as a burger. The wings were really tasty and perfectly cooked. Got the hottest sauce they had and it was superb. I would go back just for the wings. They are $5 (instead of $10) on Monday's. This is a cool little bar and something I never knew existed. Will check it out again. Great service. read more

Oh my gosh! The specials tonight are SO GOOD! Braised beef shoulder w/mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies and creamy pesto penne with shrimp. Well done, Metropolis!! I can't wait for the creme brûlée to top the night off. read more

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Awesome location, right in the middle of old town. Has the small bar feeling with great atmosphere and staff. Food is on point and drinks have the best prices in old town. Always a friendly atmosphere. read more

Great place tucked away in condos near Old Town. Fun happy hour and Wednesday is all day Happy Hour and $6 burger special. Very friendly service, I see the same servers when I go so that says a lot about the management. Nice vibe, they show sports on the screens but it is not super loud so you can still have nice conversations with your dining mates. The outside patio is very nice in the cooler months. It's nice to sit at a cafe that doesn't overlook a road or parking lot. read more