Metropolis

Name: Metropolis
Address: 520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC, United States, 27927
Telephone: (252) 453-6167
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (654)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

Metropolis has a chic, urban adult atmosphere where creativity is king. Lava lamps, abstract art and the clever fusion of food and drink await. More than 80 hand crafted martinis, 20 single malt scotches, a sophisticated winelist and an everchanging assortment of fabulous things to eat are offered. Metropolis offers more than 50 "small plates" (the literal translation of "tapas"), some lighter, some heavier, some hot, some cold, and from there the fun begins.
Between the two of them, Mark and Matt of Metropolis have over 30 years of restaurant experience in Corolla, and they pride themselves on making your experience at Metropolis a memorable one. Open year round for dinner. Metropolis is a favorite of locals and those in the restaurant industry.
Come and see what so many people are talking about. Metropolis...just like in "the city"...but better!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Southern, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Valentine"s Day dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(252) 453-6167
Website
http://www.metropolisobx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Mark Anthony
Catering
Metropolis has extensive off premise catering experience. We are fully licensed and permitted. We have catered parties as large as 1000 and weddings as large as 250. We can travel anywhere from Hatteras to the 4x4 territory in Carova. Menus are unique and are custom built with Metropolis' Executive Chef, Mark Anthony
Private party facilities
Metropolis is a perfect space for a rehearsal dinner or private party for a group of up to 80.

Location
520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927
Neighborhood
Corolla
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Locally Baked Brioche$5.00
w/ White Truffle Honey Butter
Martini of Lump Crab$13.00
Segmented Grapefruit, Celery, Old Bay Aioli & Chive
Artisanal Cheese Plate$12.00
Kung Pao Fried Calamari$9.00
Crushed Peanut, Red Bell, Scallion & Sesame
Salad of Baby Arugula$10.00
Va. Peanuts, Goat Cheese, Candied Bacon, Pickled Sweet Onion & Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Chef Inspired Duo of Ahi$12.00
Grilled Shrimp Skewers (2)$12.00
Crispy Polenta, Sweet Pepper Relish
Chilled Garlic Oil Poached Asparagus$10.00
Crumbled Egg Yolk, Black Truffle Vinaigrette

Heavier Tapas

Pan Seared Local Jumbo Sea Scallops$16.00
Bacon Fried Abalone Mushroom, Lemon Mousse, Foie Gras Vinaigrette
Lamb Kefta Kebab$14.00
Tomato & Coriander Chick Pea Stew, Tzaziki
Pan Roasted Abalone Mushroom$13.00
Panko Crusted Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic Marinara
"St. Martin" Spicy Shrimp Stew$12.00
Curried Carolina Rice
Quail & Grits$13.00
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Quail, Goat Cheese Grits, Red Eye Gravy
Angel Hair w/ Lump Crab$14.00
Va. Country Ham, Tomato, Basil Cream & GBC
Butter Poached Beef Tenderloin$14.00
Roasted Asparagus, White Truffle Buerre Blanc

What 654 people are saying

Metropolis reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Overall
Coastal North Carolina
Best Food
Coastal North Carolina
Healthy
Coastal North Carolina
Great for fine wines
Coastal North Carolina
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Review summary

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Metropolis offers an outstanding tapas experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about "outstanding cocktails" and a "fabulous wine list." Ideal for small groups, the restaurant boasts a "trendy vibe" and "delicious small plates." Perfect for special occasions, it features unique dishes and a wide cocktail selection.

654 Reviews

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Rick
Coastal North Carolina7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding quality . Consistently dished out by some real pros!
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Jim
Virginia1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant is very cool inside with a nice large bar. The menu is also very interesting. Unfortunately, they sat 3 of us at a table that was too narrow to sit us without bumping into the table next to us. Also, the food (scallops in particular) was overly salted and the drinks a bit watered down. The waiter was also slow as he had way too many tables to handle at once (7 incl 2 larger ones). I rated it as a 3 based on the interior and menu. Otherwise, it was a 2.
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Merrilynn
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is varied and wonderful! And we are always remembered.
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Anna
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always with outstanding drink options before the meal. Our food (Tapas style servings) was excellent, be it seafood based, meat or pasta. The daily special soup-Cream of Asparagus-was excellent. It was smooth and flavorful but not overwhelmingly creamy or buttery. Outstanding location, especially for groups of 2-4 people.
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Patricia
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was so cold! We had to change seats because the air conditioning was blowing right on us and we couldn’t get warm even with jackets on. The cheese plate was very minimal for $15. Two pieces of cheese, some pistachios, mustard and chutney. Very disappointing! The soup was delicious.
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Renee
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a lovely Mother's Day meal at a gichi restaurant. The food was very good but on the side that says heavy tapas I wish it had had a little more meat. One of the owners took our order and was very helpful as I am handicapped and walk with a rollater. It is definitely a trendy vibe in the restaurant. It does cost a little bit more but for special occasions I think it's worth it.
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Linda
Virginia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and outstanding cocktails. If you are in a hurry this may not be the place for you. It is wonderful to share plates and linger… fabulous wine list. Some of the best scallops ever. Worth every dollar in my opinion. Love Metropolis!!!
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Scott VIP
Denver / Colorado26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the tapas was excellent. We love to try a bunch of different things. Great craft cocktails. Desserts were magnificent.
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Roger
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant serves a wide variety of Tapas (small plate) dishes. We are regular customers and every dish we’ve had has been outstanding. The chef takes pride in his offerings. Wide cocktail selection as well as.
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Ann VIP
Washington, D.C. Area54 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When we are visiting Corolla, we come here at least once a week. Starting with the yummy and ample martinis and then with a very fun, small plate style approach to the menu. This week we enjoyed the Lamb kofta with the amazing red pepper base, the mini crab cakes. Hubby ALWAYS gets the short rib rage of it is in the menu and I really enjoy the foie gras as dessert. Matt and Mark are truly masters. Enjoy!
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Metropolis is rated 4.8 stars by 654 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

Additional information

Neighborhood
Corolla
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Valentine"s Day dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Southern, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Anthony
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.metropolisobx.com/
Phone number
(252) 453-6167
Catering
Metropolis has extensive off premise catering experience. We are fully licensed and permitted. We have catered parties as large as 1000 and weddings as large as 250. We can travel anywhere from Hatteras to the 4x4 territory in Carova. Menus are unique and are custom built with Metropolis' Executive Chef, Mark Anthony
Private party facilities
Metropolis is a perfect space for a rehearsal dinner or private party for a group of up to 80.

Metropolis

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Lighter Tapas

Locally Baked Brioche$5.00

Martini of Lump Crab$13.00

Artisanal Cheese Plate$12.00

Kung Pao Fried Calamari$9.00

Salad of Baby Arugula$10.00

Chef Inspired Duo of Ahi$12.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewers (2)$12.00

Chilled Garlic Oil Poached Asparagus$10.00

Heavier Tapas

Pan Seared Local Jumbo Sea Scallops$16.00

Lamb Kefta Kebab$14.00

Pan Roasted Abalone Mushroom$13.00

"St. Martin" Spicy Shrimp Stew$12.00

Quail & Grits$13.00

Angel Hair w/ Lump Crab$14.00

Butter Poached Beef Tenderloin$14.00

What 654 people are saying

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