Metropolitan Cafe

Name: Metropolitan Cafe
Address: 8 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States, 07728
Telephone: (732) 780-9400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1404 Reviews

$30 and under

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Metropolitan Café offers a unique New American Menu with a Pacific Rim flair. Whether you are in the mood for some sushi or small plates in our lounge, a glass of wine from our Wine Spectator Award Winning list, a cocktail from our lively martini bar or an exquisite lunch or dinner, Metropolitan Café offers a wealth of choices in a hip, upscale yet casual atmosphere.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your reservation. Thank you for choosing Metropolitan Café, we look forward to serving you.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 780-9400

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Pan-Asian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 780-9400
Website
http://metrocafenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ulisses Nova
Catering
From the simplest BBQ to the most elaborate affair, let Metropolitan Cafe bring their great cuisine and professional staff to your home, office or any location.
Private party facilities
Our private dining room is the perfect location for your business meeting, seminar or celebration. Let us design a menu that fits your needs so you can be a guest at your own party.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (855) 446-6675

Location
8 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Neighborhood
Freehold
Cross street
South St (Route 79)
Parking details
Parking is available in the Market Yard lot in the rear of the restaurant. We also offer complimentary valet on weekends in the Market Yard lot. Additional evening parking available in the Hall of Records lot across the street on Main Street.
Public transit
Bus service to Downtown Freehold, Freehold Borough
Entertainment
Live DJ every Thursday through Saturday Starting at 10:00 pm till closing
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bleu Russian$11.00
Zyr Vodka & Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olives
China Doll$10.00
Absolut Pear, Elderflower, Tri Sec & Sour
Revolver$11.00
Redemption Rye Bourbon, Aromatic Bitters & Sangue Morlaccao Cherry With An Orange Twist
Ginger Cucumber Saketini$10.00
Crop Oragnaic Cucumber Vodka, Tozi Junmai Sake & a A Splash of Domine Canton
Rice Pudding Martini$10.00
Rumchata, Absolut Vanilla & Spiced Rum
PickleTini$11.00
Ketel One Martini with Tomolives
Vesper$11.00
The Botanist Dry Gin, Ketel One Vodka and a Splash of Lillet Blanc With A Lemon Twist
Starburst$9.00
Ketel One Vodka, Watermelon, Cointreau, pineapple & Lime Juices
Cupcake Martini$10.00
Cake Vodka, Godiva Chocolate and Tempus Fugit Creme De Caco
Summer Peach Martini$11.00
Absout Apeach, Massenez Creme De Peche, Prosecco & A Splash of Pineapple Juice
Bananas Foster$9.00
Cruzan Banana Rum, Frangelico, Godiva Chocolate and a Touch of Cream

Artisanal Cocktails

St Germain Cocktail$8.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Elderflower Liquor, Club Soda & Lemon
Sangria Rosada$9.00
Rose Wine, Cointreau, Apricot Brandy & Juices
Cucumber Collins$11.00
Hendricks Dry Gin, Fresh Cucumber, Lime & Simple Syrup
Guavaberry Margarita$10.00
Giro Tequila, Old Man Guavaberry St Maarten Island Liqueur, Agave Nectar & Fresh Lime Juice
Blood Orange Sparkler$11.00
The Botanist Gin, Solerno Blood Orange, Tonic
Painkiller$10.00
Brinley Coconut R, Aromatic Bitters, Pineapple & Orange Juices, Topped with Shipwreck Spiced Rum
Cognac Alexander$11.00
Remy Martin VS, Tempus Fugit Creme De Cacao And Rumchata Topped With Shaved Chocolate
Angry Mango$10.00
Brinley Mango Rum, Muddled Jalapeno, Mango Nectar and Lime Juice
The Nico$11.00
Grapefruit Vodka and Prosecco with a Splashes of Orange Juice & Campari & A Lemon Twist
Pirates Punch$10.00
Shipwreck Spiced rum, Muddled Strawberries, Lemon, Sugar & Ginger Ale
Blue Note$10.00
Prosecco, Muddled Blueberries, Pineapple Juice & Blueberry Vodka

Wine By the Glass

Jean Marechal Sauvignon Blanc, Loire$8.50
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9.50
Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$12.00
SteakHouse Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington$9.50
Al Verdi Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.00
Powers Syrah, Washinton$10.00
Feuillatte Brut Rose, Champagne, France$15.00
Conn Creek (Herrick Red) Red Wine, Napa$15.00

Sparkling, White & Rose Wines

Berlo Prosecco, Italy$9.00
Cypress Vineyards Merlot, Central Coast$8.50
Snoqualmie Riesling, Washinton$8.50
Simi Chardonnay, Sonoma$13.00
Seven Falls Merlot, Washington$11.00
Sheband Red Blend, California$10.00
Cypress Vineyards Chardonnay, Central Coast$8.50
Lousi Latour "Aredeche" Chardonnay, France$9.00
Villa Rosa Moscato D' Asti, Italy$8.00
Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato, Tuscany$9.00

Red Wines

Catena Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$9.50
Ruffino Chianti Superiore, Tuscany$10.50
King Estate "Signature" Pinot Gris, Oregon$12.00
Domaine Manuel Pinot Noir, Burgundy$13.00
Castillo De Monseran Garnacha, Spain$8.00
Angeline Pinot Noir, California$9.00

Bottled Beer & Sake

Blue Moon$5.00
Heineken Light$6.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale$6.00
Allagash White$7.00
Corona$6.00
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA$7.00
Brooklyn Brown Ale$6.00
Chimay Blue "Grand Reserve"$12.00
Stella Artois$6.00
Victory Prima Pils$6.00
Tozai "Living Jewel" Junmai Sake$10.00
Tozai "Snow Maiden" Unfiltered Sake$10.00
Founders Porter$7.00
Heineken$6.00
Yuengling$5.00
Coors Light$5.00

What 1,404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
We told the waitress we were sharing and she brought out the hot and cold food at the same time. We felt very rushed to finish and pay the bill.
L
Larrennzoe
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Sunday night meal. Very quiet at the restaurant. The sushi rolls were great. Bartender made special desert cocktail at the table to top off the night. All in, a good experience. I’ld go back and you should to.
FF
FunFinds
Baltimore
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great dinner with my daughter and her roommate who were home for the weekend. My daughter was craving pasta while her friend wanted sushi so the variety of menu was just perfect. They ordered fun craft cocktails and enjoyed the overall vibe of the restaurant and bar. It was a Saturday night so it was busy and on the loud side and our table upstairs was under an air vent so when that kicked on we were quite chilly. But the food was fresh and delicious. Our server was attentive and friendly. And the pan s’mores desert we shared was worth every decadent calorie. Would highly recommend especially if you are catering to lots of different tastes and adventurous cocktail drinkers.
SM
SueM
Los Angeles
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great cocktails - food was good and prices reasonable
PB
PatriciaB
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had dinner with another couple. I shared the chicken lettuce wraps with my husband. I thought they we’re great with a little kick of spice. I had the short ribs and they were tender and tasty. My husband and friend had sushi and both loved their choices and my friend had the salad with Brussel sprouts and chicken. She loved hers as well. Both couples opted for the warm chocolate cake which was rich and delicious. Service was great and overall an excellent meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu had so many choices! A fusion of American, Asian and Mexican dishes. Loved the filet mignon egg rolls and dumplings. The Happy Ending donuts are the best!!! Great service and great food!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and service was a little slow however they were extremely busy. We sat close to a party of 12 that’s why it was noisy. Definitely a great experience
SS
ShellyS
Atlantic City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They did not honor my reservation had to wait too long
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service1ambience2
Appetizer wasn’t good at all, avocado cucumber roll was good, chicken sandwich not good, Asian steak was good but extremely salty. Service was awful and we sat right in front of the computer so you’d think it would have been good 🤷🏻‍♀️ second time there wouldn’t go back
JG
JaniceG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My dinner was delicious the appetizer shrimp with calamari was fabulous, the Harvest Margarita a must have. We had the Christmas Roll, and two other rolls that were delicious. Been going there for years since its opened. The waitress was so sweet and very courteous as well as the bus boys. Janice G
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VincentD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Clever appetizers. Best Pork Chop I've ever eaten.
KT
KarenT
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our table could have been in a better location especially since there were a lot of empty tables
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Excellent service. Beautiful decor for New Year’s.
AS
AmandaS
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
I had such high hopes for this restaurant! The menu looked amazing, the reviews were fantastic, and vibe was great too! However, I felt like the food really fell short. We shared the sweet and spicy calamari, short rib empanada, crab cake sliders, and KFC taco. The taco tasted like a child out it together, absolutely not worth the almost $20 price tag. The calamari was probably the best thing we ordered. The cocktails were fantastic but I’m not sure I’d come back here for food again, it just was very subpar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner and service as usual.
L
Lynn22
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The restaurant is always consistently good. The chefs are not overly accommodating with adjusting the ingredients in the dishes. The drinks were good. Four of us ordered coffee, two got it and the other two had to wait a while.
JL
JosephL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been a few years since I was last there. It was just as I remembered. Food was excellent, ambience was great. Little noisy for a date night but overall i good evening.
c
carlc
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
food good, parking convenient, booth provided ability for private conversation. The music was too loud and selection unpleasant.
LA
LisaA
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great menu and consistently great service!
a
annmarie
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
Sat us near the Kitchen - very loud banging noise - ordered the Filet Mignon medium which was overcooked to well done so I had to send it back - My husband ordered the same done med and his was cooked med well so he kept it but we both agreed was a sirloin not a Filet. Also the sides were cold. Dessert doughnuts were hard as rock - inedible. Very disappointing Christmas Eve dinner with our family.
J
Jerseydines
New York Area
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
I was trying to come up with a headline for the review of our dinner out. The best we could say was, the bar and drinks were good. As a returning customer, we were expecting the usual great meal. Something must have changed. Out of three appetizers, only one had any taste. The chicken lettuce wraps were the best of our three (skip the filet egg roll and prosciutto wrapped artichokes) but the lettuce would not come apart so that was disappointing. After the epic fail of appetizers, we all pivoted and decided to have sushi rather than entrees and that was a wise decision as the sushi was quite good. Knowing how disappointed we were with the appetizers, our server treated us to a very decadent chocolate dessert; much appreciated. We won’t be back.
SW
SaraW
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Metropolitan cafe looks fabulous! I hadn’t seen how they changed their look since before the pandemic and they did such a nice job modernizing and refreshing the decor. Food and cocktails were wonderful like they always have been. So glad we were back!
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Noname
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience3
First, I have been going to Metro since they have opened. Although, it is never my first choice of places to eat, it normally is okay for something quick where you don't feel you have to dress up. On that note, the food was very greasy tasting. Service was great as usual, but the major drop in the food will definitely not win my return.
LM
LisaM1213
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Took a little long to be seated with a reservation. The wine list is poor.
GC
GinaC
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were delicious. All types of food to choice From. Great ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Made us wait 20 mins for our table even though there was plenty of tables open. Food didn’t have much flavor. Calamari was soggy Fillet was flavorless. Old fashion with makers was watered down.
LF
LauraF
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!!!
A
Akimp
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome it was a great place to eat. Can’t wait to go back!
S
Sheryl
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great food and service!
CH
CHASA
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family dinners
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Barb
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had great service , Paige was our server. Food was great , the music was a little too loud for talking we were with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The music was blasting right over our heads at lunch and we asked for it to be lowered twice. I had a sushi roll that was expensive for the size of it. Just underwhelmed and probably wouldn’t go back. Lots of other places to choose from.
JP
JosephP
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, super drinks and crazy good desserts
LF
LauraF
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is fantastic and the staff goes above and beyond!!! Highly recommend Metropolitan for any occasion!!!
MJ
MommaJ
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Varied lunch menu so there wasn’t a problem finding something to please. And everything was delicious!
CS
CaroleS
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was good. The Asian skirt steak dish was excellently. The short rib flavor was great but my husband found it a little hard. This would have no bearing on a return visit.
m
melissa
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! Great menu, great food, great service! One of our favorites!
e
earls
Atlantic City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
great stop any day or night. friendly service and diverse food choices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious ! Beautiful fall evening to eat outside!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening. Asian Steak was excellent as was the halibut.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Metropolitan Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 780-9400.

Metropolitan Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1404 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 780-9400

8 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

Cross street
South St (Route 79)
Neighborhood
Freehold
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Pan-Asian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in the Market Yard lot in the rear of the restaurant. We also offer complimentary valet on weekends in the Market Yard lot. Additional evening parking available in the Hall of Records lot across the street on Main Street.
Public transit
Bus service to Downtown Freehold, Freehold Borough
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ulisses Nova
Entertainment
Live DJ every Thursday through Saturday Starting at 10:00 pm till closing
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://metrocafenj.com/
Phone number
(732) 780-9400
Catering
From the simplest BBQ to the most elaborate affair, let Metropolitan Cafe bring their great cuisine and professional staff to your home, office or any location.
Private party facilities
Our private dining room is the perfect location for your business meeting, seminar or celebration. Let us design a menu that fits your needs so you can be a guest at your own party.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (855) 446-6675

Metropolitan Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Seaweed Salad

Asian Skirt Steak

Crab Cake

The Drink Tent

Metro Martinis

Bleu Russian$11.00

China Doll$10.00

Revolver$11.00

Ginger Cucumber Saketini$10.00

Rice Pudding Martini$10.00

PickleTini$11.00

Vesper$11.00

Starburst$9.00

Cupcake Martini$10.00

Summer Peach Martini$11.00

Bananas Foster$9.00

Artisanal Cocktails

St Germain Cocktail$8.00

Sangria Rosada$9.00

Cucumber Collins$11.00

Guavaberry Margarita$10.00

Blood Orange Sparkler$11.00

Painkiller$10.00

Cognac Alexander$11.00

Angry Mango$10.00

The Nico$11.00

Pirates Punch$10.00

Blue Note$10.00

Wine By the Glass

Jean Marechal Sauvignon Blanc, Loire$8.50

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9.50

Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$12.00

SteakHouse Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington$9.50

Al Verdi Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.00

Powers Syrah, Washinton$10.00

Feuillatte Brut Rose, Champagne, France$15.00

Conn Creek (Herrick Red) Red Wine, Napa$15.00

Sparkling, White & Rose Wines

Berlo Prosecco, Italy$9.00

Cypress Vineyards Merlot, Central Coast$8.50

Snoqualmie Riesling, Washinton$8.50

Simi Chardonnay, Sonoma$13.00

Seven Falls Merlot, Washington$11.00

Sheband Red Blend, California$10.00

Cypress Vineyards Chardonnay, Central Coast$8.50

Lousi Latour "Aredeche" Chardonnay, France$9.00

Villa Rosa Moscato D' Asti, Italy$8.00

Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato, Tuscany$9.00

Red Wines

Catena Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$9.50

Ruffino Chianti Superiore, Tuscany$10.50

King Estate "Signature" Pinot Gris, Oregon$12.00

Domaine Manuel Pinot Noir, Burgundy$13.00

Castillo De Monseran Garnacha, Spain$8.00

Angeline Pinot Noir, California$9.00

Bottled Beer & Sake

Blue Moon$5.00

Heineken Light$6.00

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale$6.00

Allagash White$7.00

Corona$6.00

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA$7.00

Brooklyn Brown Ale$6.00

Chimay Blue "Grand Reserve"$12.00

Stella Artois$6.00

Victory Prima Pils$6.00

Tozai "Living Jewel" Junmai Sake$10.00

Tozai "Snow Maiden" Unfiltered Sake$10.00

Founders Porter$7.00

Heineken$6.00

Yuengling$5.00

Coors Light$5.00

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