I wasn't sure what to expect for dining in Springfield since this was our first overnight stay in Springfield. I chose this place because the name was interesting. It turned out to be an excellent choice. This restaurant is located in a strip mall and isn't all that special from the outside, but presents itself as a great casual place inside. From the moment we entered until we left everyone was so friendly. I started with the wedge salad and it was one of the best wedge salads I've had anywhere. Plenty of cheese in the dressing. My wife's onion soup looked good and when she let me have a taste I thought I should have had a cup! I tried the filet tips. They were cooked medium rare, just as I like them! The beef and pasta entrée my wife had was a great choice. The wine list had several good choices available My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and Rural Metro made our occasion very special! Chef Tiny prepared Bananas Foster for us. His presentation was fantastic, better than our favorite New Orleans restaurant. read more

Retro Metro - Chef Tiny and assistant. - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Those (3) items and (2) sodas....that was good for a $65 tab at lunch. Here's the rundown: - flash fried spinach is a great dish. Crispy spinach - with garlic, lemon and parm - just melts in your mouth good stuff. - bacon jam burger: not sure what is mixed into the bacon jam sauce...maybe an all spice or something. But a very off putting taste. The burger meat was probably good to start. But it was cooked to an nth degree and made oh so dry. - lobster bisque: Now, it did have plenty of lobster meat in it. But the broth was so thin...had a slight scorched taste...and overall seasoned quite bland. Service on the day was slow as slow could be...and only (3) tables were filled at the time. read more

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This place is a 10 out of 10. Ate here by accident and I am so glad I did. Ate in the bar area and service was fantastic. Try the gin craft cocktail. It's delicious. The flash fried spinach was very good! Light and bright! The ravioli was fantastic. I did the half order!! The bread dipping sauce was FANTASTIC. This place was impressive. Has a great local feel. I'm from out of town but I'll be back. Great meal. read more

Retro Metro - Flash fried spinach and ravioli. Delish! Best bread dipping sauce I have ever had! - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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It was my 43rd wedding anniversary, and your kitchen ruined it. A $60 steak that was inedible due to fat and grizzle. The manager didn't even apologize,matter of fact our server was the only one who cared. I am appalled, I am a world renowned living legend in combat sports and the treated us with such disrespect. Management didn't care, if they did they would of apologized for ruining my wife's day. Instead we got nothing, so if the ruined my wife's anniversary the will ruin yours I am absolutely disappointed, FD's care's more for half the price. I don't blast any place, but they truly didn't give a crap. read more

Retro Metro - They hid my review on there page - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Are you serious! This place is expensive. I don't care how good the food is. Food should never ever be this expensive, especially these days! Geez!!! read more

They never have seating. Service is slow. They are constantly hosting events that close down the restaurant. They should just open an even center and keep it separate. read more

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and good service. I prefer this to the actual Metro Grill, personally, even though both are good. I love coming here. Perfect date night. read more

Jake was fabulous. His service was amazing! The food was beyond amazing. First time there and on a first date. Jake, I will invite you to the wedding!! read more

Just a had great dinner here with my wife! While we were here we witnessed the owner Chef Tiny pull chairs from a private party to accommodate a disabled couple to sit at the bar!! This guy really loves his customers!!! read more

Food on Friday evening is a great treat. Prime rib hard to pass up. Services is excellent as always.

I had the best burger in springfield today for lunch it was so flavorful and big!! Outstanding My wife had a salad that also was great Service was great too read more

Had a gift card so we decided to use it. This restaurant is pretty casual, but their prices scream dress clothes. Wait staff was nice, but not extremely attentive. I got a burger with grilled onions, and Cajun fries "not hot at all." My burger was pretty good, meat was seasoned well, and it was the first time I think ever that I had a "hot burger" all the way through eating! My wife had a mushroom, and white sauce posta dish, and it wasn't great. We also had the mushroom appetizer, and I do not recommend it. Just a lot of slimy sliced mushrooms on a couple pieces of toast.. Decent burger and fries though. read more

Retro Metro - Mushroom pasta dish - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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We had a really fantastic meal here! Our server, Selena, was WONDERFUL. She was kind and friendly and gave great recommendations. We started out with a couple drinks -- a jalapeño Paloma and a whiskey-based drink with smoked maple syrup. They were pricey but had a good taste and were STRONG, so don't let the price discourage you. We had to go with the fried spinach appetizer and were impressed! It was like a more delicate version of a kale chip with a good crunch and great seasoning. My table went with a porterhouse, a chicken Caesar salad, a lobster ravioli, and a mushroom soup. The soup was delicious; it was creamy but also had nice chunks of fancy mushrooms. The Caesar salad got a great reception for the dressing, presentation, and overall taste. The lobster ravioli showed why it's been on menus for nearly three decades! The porterhouse was a bit overcooked for a medium but was said to be excellent in flavor. All plates were cleaned! The desserts were solid, with a top-notch homemade tiramisu being the star. The ambiance was also great, with the music being fun and the decor being a little upscale without feeling uncomfortable or "stuffy". This is the best meal I had while visiting the area, and I look forward to coming back again. We felt so welcomed and like we were in a restaurant that genuinely appreciated us being there. And the feelings were mutual! read more

Good, drinks and service were great. I've been here a few times with work and brought my hubby. It has great ambiance! Definitely give it a try!! read more

Love it here! Maddie is incredibly knowledgeable on the dishes and makes you feel right at home. Would come back everyday if I could :)

All always sooo great. Tiny at Retro makes you always feel great!!! Ribeye there is one of my favorite steaks!!!!

Love this place! A great place on the S. Side to enjoy a low key atmosphere, impeccable food, enticing drink options and reasonable pricing! All in one is hard to find these days... Just saying.... read more

The paella was absolutely fantastic! Spicy, rich deep flavors with chorizo and fresh seafood. So many good choices here but this is now my favorite! read more

Retro Metro - Seafood and chorizo Paella - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Retro Metro seems to think highly of themselves, but they don't deliver on quality. I tried their prime rib, which is only served on Fridays, so you'd expect them to get it right. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The prime rib came to the table cold, and even with a steak knife, it was tough to cut through. Once I managed to get a bite, it was like chewing gum--completely unappetizing. I couldn't even finish it. For the price, I expected much better. Definitely not worth it. read more

Retro Metro - at least the potatoes were okay - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Great menu, well presented and tasted awesome!! Great service too! I'll be back. I travel a lot and have added this to the rotation when I'm in town. read more

Retro Metro is an upscale family owned restaurant in Springfield Missouri that has excellent food, great service and the ambiance and atmosphere is one that makes people come from far and wide. We live close and frequent the restaurant since it's grand opening. The menu is incredible and Brandon and Hana Moore, the Chefs and owners, are professional all the way. The place is an upscale restaurant with a menu that is changing with the seasons and the times so well. You will enjoy this fine dining experience for certain read more

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Went here on my birthday, and everything was spectacular! Food was delicious. Bartender was amazing and our server was super sweet. If you're looking for a wonderful evening out, look no further. read more

Food wasn't good for the price. Way over priced for nursing home food. Really disappointed. Our food was cold and distasteful.

The food was good and the waitress was very thorough and kind. There was no chef available to make the tableside Ceasar Salad so that was a mark down. read more

My mom and I had an unforgettable time at Retro Metro. We were greeted promptly and courteously by the host, and we were seated immediately. The service was impeccable, the ambience classy and warm, and the food outstanding. Run, don't walk, down to Retro if you want a memorable dining experience. read more

Wonderful!!! I took my family for Christmas and we enjoyed everything. I had the never had a bad day Ribeye and it was by far the best steak I've ever had. I will definitely be back. read more

The food is second to none, the staff knows their stuff and service is incredible. Not to mention the whole place has a comfortable and friendly vibe! Don't pass up a chance to go!!! read more

Food is average at best, not impressed at all. Service was inadequate, we sat at least a couple of minutes before anyone came to the table, only 2 other table being used. Won't go back read more

Amazing food service good for our large group Ambiance was great Highly recommend

Thought we would try this out for a Friday First and cover valentines while we were at. The place is easy to find and seemed to have plenty of parking. The décor was modern and comfortable. We had reservations at 7 but showed up early and took a seat at the bar. Overall a really nice place just a little loud and not sure how you would ever fix that. I had amaretto sour and she whatever wine she drinks. We started with the Gaska and Yoakam. The Gaska was amazing, it is so full of flavors it is one of all time favorite starters. The Yoakam was completely out of this world tender and full of flavor with the balsamic reduction. I would recommend both to anyone. For my main course I had the 10 oz Molina. This is a 10oz beef tenderloin topped with a bearnaise crab cake set on bed of smoked salmon, prosciutto rigatoni bed. This was one of the best steaks I have had in a long time. Tender and so full of flavor. My one negative is I think they seared it with a torch and there was a slight hint of burn instead of char. My wife had the Wampler pasta. I tasted it and it was also delicious and she loved it. This was a great experience for us and we will definitely return round 2. read more

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Nice restaurant with great service. A little pricey and can be noisy when they play funky overhead music. They do have some rooms that are less noisy. The food is excellent. Suggest getting a reservation. read more

Average food in average ambiance at fine dining prices. Paid $33 for a double Woodford Reserve. Won't be returning.

Best Springfield restaurant I've been to. Too the family for my daughter's graduation dinner. The service was first class, the food was excellent and the setting was perfect. We all (7 of us) had something different and we each enjoyed what we ate. Try the flash fried spinach for an appetizer. You won't be disappointed! read more

While in Springfield for a 20th anniversary our company rented out the restaurant. Let me say the buffet style food was off the charts. Lightly glazed salmon and a roast beef that was filet tender and cooked for Mid-rare to Mid-well choices. The wait staff was amazing as well, taken care of every need of everyone of us. The chef came out and spoke with every employee inquiring about the food, very nice touch as well. We will defiantly go back during regular hours when we are in Springfield next. read more

Great food, great service especially Ally! We will be back. Flash Fried Spinach is the bomb. So yummy!

Food was above excellent & expectations. I sat at the bar & Bree was very cordial. Can't wait to go back!

First time trying Retro Metro and will be back. Paella was good but would be even better with saffron rice. The wedge salad was very good. Service was excellent! read more

Food is okay. Place is so loud, it's impossible to hold a conversation. Prices are very high. The service was okay, nothing above or beyond. If I'm going out to spend a lot of money on one meal, it will never again be here. read more

Food was good but not at the level you would expect for the cost. However the service was excellent!

We made a reservation at Retro Metro, and it was honored and we were immediately sat. The server was very nice and knowledgeable about the products in the menu. Our food was AMAZING!!! We had the Flash Fried Spinach-which we didn't even know was possible. It melts in your mouth and has great flavor. We also ordered the Victory Ribeye and the 10oz Black and Blue Caldwell. Both steaks cooked to perfection and were just soooo delicious!!! We will be back for sure. read more