Metropolitan Tavern

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

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   Paul VIP

   Portland3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, was just Ok. Honestly I was disappointed. Cocktails were good. Appetizer, ordered calamari (they said they were out) so got the Kobe sliders. The meat was so salty they were almost inedible. Mains, smoked pork chop was moist and flavorful. Burata margarita pizza (out of burata, so made with regular cheese). Was just ok. They fried the basil trying to be fancy, but that kills a lot of the basil flavor and it showed. It basically just tasted like a cheese pizza. When leaving, we saw calamari in the window, asked the receptionist who said they had to thaw more and it was still frozen when we ordered it. Finally, $10 for parking which they don't validate. Overall, just meh. Pretty disappointing visit. Annoying that they were "out" of two important items in the middle of the dinner hour (6:45) and 2 of the 3 food items ordered were not that good.
   

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   Stephanie

   Portland6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mother’s Day Brunch was fantastic all-around. Great price considering the menu and the bottomless mimosas were fantastic!
   

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   Tom VIP

   San Francisco38 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Mother’s Day. Very disappointing. Their brunch menu came recommended. Booked Mother’s Day 3 months in advance. No indication of special menu for Mother’s Day. Met called 2 days before to tell us that we had to do a buffet for $50 per person. Too late. Went with couple that had recommended the normal menu. The buffet had some good items but mostly basic and low cost items, except prime rib. Other couple was also disappointed relative to normal menu. Price didn’t include non-alcoholic beverages, but that wasn’t apparent from the menu at the table. No way was that worth $50 per person. Service for drinks was inconsistent.
   

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   Stephanie

   Unspecified2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Eduardo was super nice and accommodating! We celebrated two of our friends birthdays and Eduardo made sure that we had a good time and also made it special. We really appreciated it. Thanks Eduardo!
   

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   Satha VIP

   Orlando8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always enjoy my time here whether for a quick drink, brunch or dinner. The staff are always so nice!
   

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   Connie

   Portland3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   If I had known we had to valet park which we are required to pay $10, I would not have chosen it. In our case we drove separately so I had $40 extra in parking. Definitely not worth it
   

   Metropolitan TavernResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Connie, It seems like there may have been a misunderstanding here. To park at the hotel which we are located in, it is indeed valet parking only. However, this is not a requirement. They are actually a separate entity from the restaurant so we have no control over what they charge. There is plenty street parking in the area which is metered at the normal city rates and less than using the valet parking. Many of our guests do that and save a little money. The MAX also stops right across the street from us which is also another option to avoid parking fees. I am sorry your experience with the valet parking soured your experience, but I hope you will take into consideration these other options and visit us again. Sincerely, Jason Dondero
   

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   Todd

   Portland5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Recommend for great atmosphere and city views from the top of the Eastlund Hotel. Beautiful patio option is also available. Service was very good.
   

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   jean VIP

   New York City46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Wonderful food and wine. Their Happy Hour made me happy. This was my second visit and I’d return again.
   

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   Carrie

   Portland3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Either they are very short on servers or there is poor management. Our party waited a long time at each stage. Waited a long time to be seated, waited a long time for someone to come to our table, waited a long time for drinks to arrive. Waited forever for the apps to arrive, waited again for the food, couldn't get anyone's attention for more drinks, took forever to get the check... You get the picture. We had a reservation at 5:30pm to take advantage of Happy Hour, but barely got a drink order in before 6pm and didn't have time to get a second drink at the discounted price. In addition, one of our appetizers never arrived, there were things on our check that we didn't order, and the fries were cold and undercooked. Our server was very nice, but clearly overwhelmed and out of his depth. I get that there are few view restaurants on the east side, but this just didn't seem worth it. I think that it could be a great place with more servers, better training, and better management.
   

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    drbob

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Amazing smoked ribeye.
    

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