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Retro Metro, Springfield, MO

Retro Metro

4.8
4.8
43 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Retro Metro is 28 years in the making. After both Chef Tiny and Chef Hana crafted culinary greatness at The Metropolitan Grill in Springfield, they decided to go their own way. Southwest Springfield needed a great steak joint and they were just the power couple to bring it. Retro Metro is a “greatest hits album” of Metropolitan Grill — its legacy. But not only do they honor the greatest hits, they create innovative, new dishes, too. Combine Chef Tiny’s decades of restaurant experience with Chef Hana’s California Culinary Academy training and you’ve got the mashup of the century.

What’s with the menu names? Each dish is named after a member of the Retro family — after all, they’re the most valuable part! Look closely at the menu to see the year that each dish debuted.

Eat! Drink! And have a good time!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (417) 720-1708
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Offers

  • happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Happy Hour

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Springfield / Branson

    Most Booked

  • Springfield, MO

    Most Booked

43 Reviews
  1. JimP

    Springfield

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was perfect, a little bit on the loud side but it is always great and Taylor is numero uno. JP

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  2. CharlieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you all for hosting our birthday dinner. Kevin was great!

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  3. SusanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so good! Fun place to eat and drink! It’s a bit pricey but worth every penny

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated and met our waiter - followed by our wine and flash fried spinach appetizer - our favorite for over a decade. Grouper special with risotto and Halibut with pasta were outstanding! We then shared a gluten free brownie that was a perfect imposter of the real thing- the best gluten free dessert we have ever had. The good attitude of the staff was infectious and made our evening so pleasant and satisfying - WELL DONE 👏

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  5. ShannonH

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner Saturday night! Our table had filets, spiedini and the special, Char. It was all amazing! I'm not sure I've ever had Char before but loved it. I like it better than salmon. The live music was so fun! I wish our server would have spoken up a bit more. I had to ask him to repeat himself a lot. I loved the live music and lively atmosphere. Such a fun vibe!

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  6. ConnieW

    Springfield

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    While the service, food and wine were very good, at that higher price point, we would have preferred a quieter, more elegant setting. Just personal taste.

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  7. ChrisH

    Springfield

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Metro Retro is an amazing place to go for lunch and dinner. Menu isn’t overwhelming by choices in my eyes is great but, what is on the menu is simply amazing. The wait staff is also amazing they didn’t come to your table every 5 minutes asking you if everything was ok I don’t like when that happens at all. The ladies made sure our waters were always filled and were very polite.

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  8. LoraM

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    I was looking for a more fine dining experience in

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  9. Momic

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Friday night prime rib is a good value and more importantly a good meal. Steaks are always tender and grilled to order. Great place for cocktails and celebrating a special occasion.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good is always on point as is the service. Love their fresh catch specials every week.

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  11. TracyD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent quality and tasting food. Good size portions. Great service. It was our first time trying it and will definitely be coming back.

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  12. 1980rusty

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a funky fun place. Vibrant, local artwork and music from the 80’s and 90’s on the overhead. Service is great. Wait times between courses was proper. The menu is fun. Each dish has a name and is jazzed up with seasoning and toppings. Side dishes are the bomb and pasta is home made. Calamari was good. Get the bread and dip. Had chicken piccata and spedini. Awesome. Gnocchi and risotto for sides. Delish. Desserts sounded amazing, next time we’ll come for those and apps!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good service and good food. It was a bit noisy but we do realize there was a fundraiser going on.

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  14. DebbieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a wonderful dining experience! We were celebrating our anniversary and it was very easy to make reservations. Our server informed us that it was only her third day on her own, but she did an outstanding job! The food was excellent; our compliments to Chef Tiny!!!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic meal as usual. Thanks for a great night with good drinks, good food, and great service.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantasy food. Always great service. A favorite place for the family to eat!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most amazing steaks here, cooked perfectly to our specifications. They have a large wine selection and quirky drink menu! We will definitely go back.

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  18. Utop

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Got seated at 6....it was 9 pm when we left. Took that long to get food. Waitress seemed high. Salmon dip was sooooo dry. Meat was good, sides were not

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  19. FXDX1450

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Welcoming environment, clean and comfortable. Very nice variety menu, all the dishes have interesting names. Great attentive service We will be returning.

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  20. RonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great. The food was top shelf. Bre was a great bartender. Mixed an excellent Bellini for my wife.

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  21. AllisonK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Celebrated our anniversary here and had a nice note from the chef at our table and was offered complimentary champagne and cookies! Server was excellent and went above and beyond to make our celebration a social evening.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily the best pace in town to enjoy a nice meal and a drink. Fantastic service by caring owners and staff, and never a bad meal!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had the 6 Oz filet. Best steak we have ever had in Springfield. The wilted spinach and Parmesan corn were delicious.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great buzz and ambiance here! Great cocktails, thoughtfully prepared dishes, half portions available on some entrees too. Delicious, unrushed, always a great experience at RM.

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  25. Martin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was unique, fresh, thoughtful and eye catching. The black and blue Caldwell steak was all that and more. Service overall was outstanding and personable. The music at times was a bit loud to hear conversations but tolerable. The menu caters to all diet types with a great wine delection...bottle or glass.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks and service. Highly recommended!!! I will definitely be back!!!

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  27. SusanS

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Fun atmosphere and good happy hour specials.

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  28. Herc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some background noise was an issue for casual conversation. But overall excellent experience.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Never disappointed in Retro Metro! Recommend highly!

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  30. LukeV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Food was great and service was good. Top 5 place in Springfield.

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  31. KevinE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice and casual! We had the Gary J Pie appetizer that was a very good balance of flavors. My wife ordered the Fish Tacos and loved them. I had the Dr. Nitta, which was general chicken lettuce wraps. Excellent! We will definitely be going back to have dinner soon!

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  32. Bart

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Cute place, great food and nice prices. Our server, Selah, went above and beyond. Only one disappointment was we made a reservation for the Retro Room, confirmed it by phone and email but didn’t get it. Our table ended up being nice though.

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  33. HallsHappyGirl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Tiny and Chef Hana are amazingly talented! We have eaten there several times and ordered a different dish each time. Every bite you take, you're literally muttering ... this is fantastic! I took my Mother-in-Law this time for a Mom's Day girls night out and Kari was our server ... WOW! Great service, great conversation, she just made our night out even more fun! Don't miss an opportunity to have a date night, girls night out or just a night out with friends at Retro Metro, you won't be disappointed!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for our sons high school graduation. Had our own room. Service was amazing, food was pricey but wonderful. Definitely recommend.

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  35. Andyman

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My wife and I really enjoyed our meal, we will definitely be back

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  36. StevenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was very accommodating and the waitress was very thorough and patient for being our first time there

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  37. JLynn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New menu with many choices. Food was delicious and many of the dishes you can order a half order which was less money and the perfect amount Most of the time I can't eat it all and do take out. Problem is I often forget about them. The half order availability is great for me. Retro Metro has the best dinner rolls. I could make a meal on the rolls!!!

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  38. JennyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best place in Springfield. Total perfection!!

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  39. KathieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Great service! We will definitely come back!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I frequent Retro a couples times a week. Absolutely love everything about this place! The ambiance on the patio is great.

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FAQs

Retro Metro is rated 4.8 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Retro Metro

2150 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807-5728

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Springfield
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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