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Interior - Dining Room - Metropolitan Grill, Seattle, WA

Metropolitan Grill

4.7 (6273)
$50 and over
Steak
820 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Metropolitan Grill has been a Seattle landmark and the city’s premier steakhouse since 1983, serving the finest steaks—from USDA Prime cuts to exclusive Japanese A-5 Wagyu—expertly prepared and served with unmatched hospitality. Located in the historic Marion Building, The Met offers a classic steakhouse experience where an award-winning wine list and expertly crafted cocktails elevate every meal. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply savoring an unforgettable meal, every visit to The Met is timeless, refined, and unmatched.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 624-3287
  • Website
    https://www.themetropolitangrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From an intimate dinner for six to a lavish reception for 75, let us take care of every detail for your next celebration. Each of our three private rooms offer an oversized TV and our largest room features a secluded entrance to elevate your experience.
  • Location
    820 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    2nd & Marion
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available every evening beginning at 5pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,273 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Good for special occasions

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Steak

  • Seattle

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metropolitan Grill offers a "classic" dining experience with "great service, food, and ambiance." Renowned for its steaks, the clam chowder is also a standout. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff who ensure a "special and memorable" experience. While it's "pricey," most find the value "worth it."
6,273 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic Met with great service, food, and ambience. Appreciate the consistency over the years.

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  2. Dana

    Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was accommodating, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was amazing.

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  3. Rachel VIP

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful restaurant. My suggestion is that the servers pick up the pace. Great menu. Very good offerings

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  4. Paul

    Seattle / Eastern Washington19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service at the Met are always outstanding. The atmosphere is great. The staff is always awesome. I highly recommend it for every item on their menu. Surprisingly even though it is primarily a steakhouse, the clam chowder is as good as I have ever eaten!

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  5. Laurel VIP

    Anchorage / Alaska53 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Father's Day dinner was a bit dissapointing. Apps were just okay but the big problem was my undercooked steak which shouldn't happen at a top notch steak place. This was not the Met we remember from years past. The only thing that saved it was a nice server and the tableside bananas foster which was amazing as always. But their steak game missed the mark. Couldn't tell the Prime from the Waygu and my medium well came out more like rare - cold and jelly in the middle.
    Metropolitan GrillResponded on June 22, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Father's Day dinner. I sincerely apologize that your celebration was disappointing, and that the preparation of your steak was not to your satisfaction. We deeply regret that your prime cut was not cooked to your preferred doneness and we also note your comments regarding the appetizers. Such issues are certainly not indicative of the high standards we uphold. We are very pleased, however, to hear that our team provided excellent service and that our tableside Bananas Foster remained a highlight. We would value the opportunity to truly make things right and regain your confidence. Please call us directly at (206) 624-3287 and ask for any manager to discuss your visit further.

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  6. Jon

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was friendly, polite and served us well. I believe the owner of the restaurant or at least the manager was there and also displayed the same grace. He took our picture outside the restaurant. Great experience.
    Metropolitan GrillResponded on June 10, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear you had such a great experience with us. It's fantastic to know our team provided friendly and polite service, and we're especially pleased that you had the personal touch of one of our leaders taking your photo. We're committed to ensuring every visit is just as flawless and continues to exceed your expectations. Please feel free to call us at (206) 624-3287 and ask for any manager if you'd like to share more or plan your next visit.

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  7. Catherine

    Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A friend and I decided to dine at the Metropolitan Grill before attending a show. We started with a Caesar salad that had a light and tangy dressing. Butthe main show was the chateaubriand for two. Choice of potato, we chose the mashed potatoes, they were creamy and satisfying. The meat was cooked to perfection, carved tableside, with their cliff sauce created during the process. Meat presented alongside the potatoes, a roasted tomato and mushrooms. We had leftovers. We also ordered a bottle of moderately priced wine. We caught our Uber and off to the show. The Metropolitan has changed since I dined years ago - it is a lot less stuffy than it once was. Greeted by smiles, friendliness, and a helpful team there to provide the very best service. Things to know before you go. It's pricey, but we thought it was worth it. The gratuity is automatically added and is retained by the restaurant, but the staff earn a commission on the receipts - we both thought this was an excellent way to handle tipping. Diners aren't expected to tip additional.

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  8. Rowena

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Seattle’s best restaurants! Perfect for any occasion

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  9. Eric

    Washington, D.C. Area29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In for a birthday celebration while visiting Seattle from the East Coast. The staff was very attentive and made our time special.

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  10. Steven VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area260 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very pricey steakhouse.......old school but could use a freshening up! The overpriced prawn cocktail was disappointing.....tasteless prawns, simple cocktail sauce. The cesar salad was not close too being a good traditional salad. My ribeye was good but come on......close to $100 should be outstanding. My wife had a top sirloin....she needs lean meat and this was it, nothing grass-fed available. The dish did include potatoes......frankly, this was the best item of the night. Martinis were good but very small. We ordered dessert and they brought us a piece of carrot cake with ice cream big enough for 5 people....seems a bit wasteful frankly. Our server, Jade was very good. The bill included a 20% service fee that apparently went to the restaurant and we were expected to tip server on top of the 20%, I guess......server explained to us that they get a commission but no tips....very confusing and it became a complicated business transaction all of a sudden. Way overpriced in my opinion, no need to return and would recommend going to one of the many other steak places in Seattle.

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Metropolitan Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 6273 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Metropolitan Grill

820 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd & Marion
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available every evening beginning at 5pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.themetropolitangrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (206) 624-3287
  • Private party facilities
    From an intimate dinner for six to a lavish reception for 75, let us take care of every detail for your next celebration. Each of our three private rooms offer an oversized TV and our largest room features a secluded entrance to elevate your experience.

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