Metropolitan Grill

The best steakhouse in Seattle for real! I’ve already been here four times — for lunch, dinner, and happy hour — and it never disappoints. The ribeye is amazing, and I love their mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. My only wish is that they’d open indoor seating for lunch instead of just the bar area.

Our waitress Jennifer was very attentive and was very helpful with our selections we had chosen for our dinner. Great place for us to return to, to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. And there was another young lady Nora that was helpful in commemorating our special night by capturing a couple photos of us too.

This restaurant is incredible. Their whole setup makes you feel as in a banquet hall. Everything is perfectly tidy and clean. Every single employee strives to make you feel welcomed and comfortable. Servers know their trade; they explain the menu as if they were the chefs, and offer perfect wine pairings for the menu. Thanks, Bruno, awesome service! Drinks are fantastic, great bartending. Wines pairings are perfectly executed, great servers. And the steaks are simply out of this world! Metropolitan Grill goes beyond being a restaurant, it is an experience.

Amazing experience! The service was excellent, the steak was perfectly cooked, and the atmosphere felt classic and elegant. Definitely one of the best steakhouses in Seattle!

My wife and I came here for our one-year wedding anniversary, and it did not disappoint. We both had the A5 Olive beef, which was amazing!

Impeccable! What more can you ask for from an iconic steak house? Wine list was spectacular, menu was perfect and cooked to perfection. The price? As expected ;)

Swanky spot for steak! The lobster bisque was my fave but everything else was wonderful, too. Be sure to check out the wall of fame with pics of celebs who have also visited. Fine dining and exquisite service at its finest! Bruno took great care of us and shared his unbridled enthusiasm for all things meat/marbling. Definitely recommend!

Five Stars, and it better be for the price. Food & Service was excellent. Showed up on weekday evening with no reservation & no availability, but was not a problem since you can sit in bar area with full service dining. Even better since the Mariners were playing. Started off with cocktails, bone marrow, and caesar salad. Everything was superb. I got the bone-in filet (which was seasonal special). Others at table got the ribeye and wagyu strip. We all were extremely pleased with our meals. All in all, we left very happy with full bellies and empty pockets (about $215/person)

I had a wonderful experience at this establishment. Our server was attentive to our needs and after sharing that we were travelers and our first time in the restaurant (and the city), they were very welcoming and explained every detail of the menu perfectly. The drinks were really good, although a bit small for my liking. I had the lobster bisque and crab cakes as starting courses and both were amazing, you could taste the freshness in both. The trio of wagyu cuts were also exquisite, I had high expectations since it was my first time trying them and they didn't disappoint (kindly asked for no sides as shown in the picture). Good for a one and done experience. Lastly, the dessert (lava cake) was sublime, and huge too. Sadly we couldn't finish it all. Overall, great restaurant. Would come again if I visit Seattle again.

I just had the most unbelievable dining experience at the Metropolitan Grill. This place has earned a solid spot in my top 5 favorite restaurants of all time. And let me tell you, it's not just a spot – it's a golden ticket to culinary heaven. The Wagyu was top-notch, hands down. Better than almost all other Wagyu I've had at different restaurants, it was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth like a dream. The flavors were rich, bold, and utterly delicious. But it wasn't just the food that impressed me – the drinks were expertly crafted with flavors that danced on my palate. Every sip was a masterpiece. The staff were the real MVPs. Our server, Dohey, was amazing. Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, she made our night extra special. A huge shoutout to Dohey – you truly made our experience unforgettable. In short, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. If you're a foodie, a Wagyu lover, or just looking for an unbelievable dining experience, Metropolitan Grill is a must-visit.

Extraordinary Experience! Food, service, wine, mixed drink, etc... They didn't miss on anything. Amazing experience. Can wait to visit again.

I cannot say enough about how amazing our experience was. The food was literally out of this world. The service was also so great. Everyone was so friendly and we loved our waiter. I highly recommend the Met as you won’t be disappointed.

We had the greatest time celebrating our anniversary here. All the staffs are very warm and welcoming. Shout out to David Garcia for always checking on us if we needed anything else, and for the great and funny conversations we had! He is awesome! Foods are so good, never disappoints! The place is cozy and classic. Always love coming back here!

Metropolitan Grill is hands-down one of the best steakhouse experiences in Seattle! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel like VIPs with their attentive and friendly service. The ambiance here is classic and elegant, with dark wood interiors, dim lighting, and a timeless charm that creates the perfect setting for a memorable meal. We started with some appetizers, and each dish was impeccably prepared and flavorful. But the star of the show was, of course, the steak. I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked to absolute perfection—juicy, tender, and bursting with rich flavor. You can tell they use only the best cuts of meat and that the chefs here are experts in their craft. Even the sides were incredible; the mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus were the perfect complement to the meal. The wine list is extensive, and our server helped us select a pairing that matched perfectly with our meal. Metropolitan Grill isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience in fine dining. If you’re looking for top-tier steak, impeccable service, and a refined atmosphere, this is the place to go. Worth every penny—I can’t wait to come back!

The Met in Seattle never disappoints, especially for a friends’ happy hour. The bacon-wrapped tenderloin and smoked wings were standout—savory, tender, and delicious. Cocktails hit the mark, pairing nicely with the bites, and the table side apple pie was a wow finish. Great vibe, good tables, and reliable for a relaxed, tasty hangout. As I like to say like Arnold " 💪🏾 I'll be Back " 💯

One of the finest steakhouse experiences in Seattle. The steaks are absolutely top-tier — perfectly cooked with rich, buttery flavor. I highly recommend the Filet Mignon and the Wagyu Ribeye. The quality of the meat speaks for itself, and the presentation is just as impressive. The service is exceptional. The staff is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is elegant and timeless — perfect for special occasions or a classy night out. Yes, it’s on the pricier side, but it’s worth every penny for a memorable dining experience. Don’t skip the cocktails either; the Met Manhattan was a standout. If you’re in Seattle and looking for a place that delivers both in taste and ambiance, The Met should definitely be on your list.

They advertise the best steak in town and I should admit they live up to it. Started with a dozen oysters, which were fresh and paired nicely with horseradish sauce. Got the Kasu Wagyu beef but my friends got the Snake River Farm filet mignon and all were perfectly cooked like each of us ordered. The service was flawless, and I ordered an A5 Wagyu infused old-fashioned, that I would certainly recommend to anyone who appreciates an old-fashioned and is having the nice steak at the same time. Finally, the dessert menu is not to be ignored, the cakes, and slices big enough to be shared by three or four people, and we thoroughly enjoyed the white chocolate coconut cake with raspberry sauce, also highly recommend

Awesome anniversary dinner here. Love the old-school steakhouse vibe, nice martinis that weren’t too huge. Had an amazing crab cocktail, great sourdough bread with whipped butter, wedge salad the kitchen split for us. Porterhouse was delicious, sommelier made a nice recommendation on a Gaja half bottle. Very nice complimentary crème brûlée on the house. 100% would come back.

If you get do yourself a favor. Go to the Metropolitan in Seattle. Simply the best steak in the west. Atmosphere was the best food around.

First visit was back on September 7th and recently came again, on Oct 25th! Each time we've had a pleasant meal with quality service. We've made reservations each time and have been seated without any difficulties or waiting long periods. Both times, we've had the pleasure of having an amazing server who is knowledgeable and welcoming! Huge kudos to Lam and our previous server, who we can't recall his name. They've made our visits wonderful! Highly recommend their French onion soup! My partner and I always order it and it never disappoints.

My fiancé took me here on a date night, as I've never been and I was not disappointed. We ordered half a dozen oysters as an appetizer and it came with this pink frozen champagne topper that was unlike anything I've ever tasted, it was absolutely divine. My fiancé never puts anything but lemon and salt on his oysters and even he was impressed with the topping. We both ordered some drinks, I got a peach spritz cocktail and a Moscow mule while my fiancé got a beer I can't pronounce nor spell but we were both happy with our drinks. For our main dish we got the prawn and dungeness crab fettuccine and it was amazing. It had many different kinds of mushrooms and asparagus, the prawn were very big and the sauce was so delicious. My fiancé had his modified without cheese or cream (he's weird, I know) and even with that they were very accommodating. Our server was amazing, offering very good tips and recommendations for our dining experience, also had a good balance between checking up on us and letting us enjoy our food. The one disappointment I'll say is I wasn't at all impressed with their crab cake, so I'm glad we only ordered one to try. I'm a huge fan of crab cakes and will usually try them at any establishment and based on the dinner I had, I wasn't expecting their crab cake to be lacking in flavor. It was bland and a bit soggy, there was a lack of any seasoning and also they used something as a binder I couldn't identify and it was strong tasting so it actually eclipsed the flavor of the crab. The one short coming with our dining experience, everything else was superb. The inside is well sized and a little dim with small lights at the table. It definitely looks like they kept with the original design which gave a feel of nostalgia and I definitely enjoyed it. I'd definitely return in the future.

We had the special wagyu beef, and it was amazing. The crab cakes tasted wonderful. Their Caesar salad is also legit, with actual anchovies in it. The lobster bisque was so savory and flavorful. Cocktails were delicious. Service is always spot on. Worth the money, as you can experience one of the best steaks in Seattle! Highly recommend.

The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle offers an impressive fine dining experience, perfect for steak lovers. We had the American Wagyu Ribeyes for Two (40oz), which was expertly cooked, tender, and flavorful. However, the steak was only slightly warm — I would have preferred it served a bit hotter. The baked potato was a classic accompaniment, and the mac and cheese stood out with its creamy, rich texture and delightful flavor. The Usual cocktail was a highlight, a sophisticated twist on an Old Fashioned with Cardamom bitters that elevated the experience. For dessert, the flaming apple pie (more of an apple crumble) was indulgently delicious, with warm cinnamon, butter, and ice cream perfectly complementing the sweet apples. Service was impeccable — attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. Zoey even gave us a tour of the wine cellar, which boasts an impressive selection of fine wines. The lively atmosphere, filled with happy customers, added to the charm. The Metropolitan Grill is undoubtedly a top destination for great steaks and elevated dining in Seattle.

My husband and I had dinner here while we spent a night in Seattle before heading to see my family in Carbonado for Christmas. The service was top notch. I can’t remember the name of this our server but she was working in the bar area and was so kind and friendly! We have both spent many years working in the service industry and I know how hard it is to find great workers, she is a treasure! Our food was also fantastic but the best part of our meal was being treated like family/friends!!

Top notch restaurant lives up to its reputation. Atmosphere is warm and classy, more formal. Good for special occasion. We could hold a conversation without shouting at each other. Service by our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable about each dish, made suggestions and all with a sense of humor. The food was excellent. Shrimp cocktail was fresh and sweet. The size of little lobsters! Filet mignon was cooked to perfection and was like butter; even when leftovers were warmed up the next day! Creamed spinach was rich and tasty. Splurge and get the Met Manhattan! So smooth and had great brandied cherries. I asked for extra.

Magnificent meal. From the best French 75 I’ve ever had, so the best lobster bisque I’ve ever had, to fantastic creamed spinach, a beautiful steak and yummy chocolate cake, it was a truly memorable meal. Our server Michael was so good: really personable without being intrusive. My only quibble is with the size of the cake: I should have known from the look on Michael’s face that it was a dessert meant to be shared with a group—a large group! But it was delicious, and I’ll be enjoying it for days. Five star experience!

We had a great dinner for my wife’s birthday. Obviously quite pricey, fine dining pricing, but worth it in my opinion. I had a steak with mashed potatoes both of which were top tier, I honestly think it’s the best steak I’ve had in a restaurant. It was beautiful. Wife got Salmon, she said it was amazing as well. Service was perfect, Jim was our waiter he did an amazing job.

To say this was the best steak I've ever had wouldn't do it justice. This is life alteringly good. Even the mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and appetizer were an extra cut above. And the desserts, WOW the burnt cream was unlike any I have every had and the chocolate cake was too much for our table to eat. Service was continuous and exceptional. Whatever it takes to come here I would recommend the experience.

Great food, not just the steaks. Knowledgable staff. Incredibly large list of wine choices. Had a wonderful anniversary (special) meal with wife. Wanted a wine from 1998 (for our anniversary) and they gave us multiple choices from that year. THANK YOU

Parking: valet available $15 Entrance: valet employee and doorman both on their phones and ended up opening the door upon exit. Host: quick check in and seated immediately with no wait Service: absolutely outstanding! If you care more about service than flavors this is the place to go! Our waitress, busser, and what I assumed was a manager were all amazing. Checked in and wished us a Happy Anniversary and waitress was very attentive to my gluten free preferences. Food: multiple non alcoholic drink options that were delicious. Clam chowder was good and creamy with a decent amount of clams! I got the filet mignon and jt was cooked well but the flavor was missing. My partner got the snow wagyu ($130 for 4oz) and he said he wouldn’t order it again - flavorless and not cooked to perfection. The baked potato was massive and delicious but a little too soft/creamy with the cheese and sour cream. Needed a flavor or crunch balance. Mac n cheese was good but also minimal flavor. The steak fries were amazing! Perfect crisp and flavor! I put the grilled whole garlic on the baked potato! Brussel sprouts were also perfect! Great crispness and bacon flavor. The gluten free molten lava cake was delicious and couldn’t tell it was gluten free and the vanilla ice cream was the best I’ve ever had! (From Olympic mountain creamery). Overall, if you want to be waited on hand and foot and have a darker, calmly lit dinner with family or a significant other but flavor isn’t your priority, this is the place to go.

i think the downer was the service charge. otherwise, the fillets were good and the atmosphere was on point for a mature steak house

It was my birthday today and we travelled from Vancouver BC. We blindly went in without a reservation and were told it would be 45min to 1 hour wait. We were desperate and trying to find what else would take us without reservations. My wife insisted on waiting for someone to no show but then the hostess kindly let us know she would walk around the restaurant to see if something would free up. Amazingly in less than 15 minutes we were seated. Smoked beef tatare was amazingly good and quantity was great for sharing. French onion soup wasn’t hot enough but taste was excellent. Sadly after remaking (not pictured) the cheese wasn’t as burnt and soup still wasn’t hot. A5 New york strip at 16oz was huge especially for a rich cut like a5. It was good but a little under seasoned. Ribeye boneoff was good as well and cooked perfectly to medium rare. Asparagus was tasty and cooked perfectly. Potato I’m sure was good but we ended up packing as it was too much food for two of us. Definitely worth going for old world steakhouse vibes with great service.

Filet mignon was very tender and tasty - 5 Wedge potato fries were alright - 3.5 Dry aged ribeye was good! - 4 Service - professional and attentive - 5 Worth the price? Quite pricey; total came to about 350. The mood is very nice for a special occasion!

Unfortunately, I was fooled by the reviews online. I visited with my parents for their anniversary, and we had a reservation for 6:30. We were seated swiftly, and our waiter took our orders quickly. Upon receiving our food, my mac and cheese had a hair on it. We had to flag down two hostesses, and after a bit of waiting, our waiter kindly replaced it for us. My mother ordered the Dungeness crab and prawn pasta; the artichokes were undercooked, and there was little to no crab in her dish. My father ordered the filet combo, and everything was cooked perfectly. My mac and cheese was very underwhelming, as there was little to no flavor. After finishing our food, we ordered the 9-layer chocolate cake. The cake was okay; it was dry, but the side of ice cream helped with the moisture. The ice cream tasted cheap. We also received a free crème brûlée for their anniversary. After paying, we asked for the mac and cheese and the cake to go. Disappointingly, after leaving the restaurant we realized that only the cake was packed. I foolishly assumed this was a fine dining restaurant, but it definitely is not. There was an employee running back and forth wheeling boxes, and other customers were dressed in graphic tank tops. We definitely will not return.

We came for the buy 2 get 2 free entree promotion. Everything went well - the long bone ribeye was very delicious, our staff were welcoming and attentive, and the old fashioned vibe was great. However we were shocked by the bill because it applied 20% service charge on 4 entree price, instead of the 2 entree price we actually paid. This change alone boosted the entire bill by $90 after tax, and also made us feel really uncomfortable. It was a special day we meant to celebrate and this incident largely impacted our mood. We still got a great deal but due to this incident I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.

We wanted a nice steak dinner in Seattle. When the best part of your meal at a high end steak house is an amazing baked potato, and that’s all that was amazing for $350 for 2 people and only 1 drink each, absolutely NOT worth the price. I think they can have substantially better salads, sides and definitely better steaks! Maybe it was just an “off” night for them, but it certainly didn’t measure up to most steak places we’ve been to.

I want to start by saying I had no expectations going into Metropolitan Grill—this dinner was a surprise for both my birthday and our anniversary, planned by my partner. He told me to dress nicely and that we were going to one of Seattle’s top-rated restaurants. We had 8 pm reservations, arrived a little early, and the hostess greeted us warmly by asking, “Whose birthday is it?” and wishing me a happy birthday before seating us. A lovely start. The issue was not the food, but our waitress. We go out to eat often, and while we don’t need over-the-top friendliness, the service felt noticeably cold. She introduced herself, Kaira, dropped the menus, and left. When she came back for our orders, my partner ordered first. She started to walk away before I could order, only to turn back and ask, “You will be sharing that?” I politely said no and placed my order. We ordered oysters, cocktails, sides, and two entrees. She walked away before the order was finished, which already felt dismissive. Throughout the night, it was mostly the floor staff in black vests who took care of us—bringing bread, drinks, and even our entrees. Meanwhile, our waitress spent time chatting and joking with the table next to us and other guests in her section, but never with us. When our food was set down by another server, Kaira approached less than a minute later with, “How is the food looking?” before walking away again. My steak was rare instead of medium-rare, but since she didn’t check back, I didn’t bring it up. It was still tasty, but not what I ordered. I think it’s worth mentioning that my partner and I are 23. Maybe we weren’t taken seriously because of our age—I don’t want to assume, but it felt that way. Both of us are shy, and while we don’t need constant attention, being made to feel invisible was uncomfortable. The hardest part for me came at dessert. It was my birthday, and after seeing the cake served to the table beside us, I was looking forward to at least being offered a dessert menu. Instead, another staff member cleared our plates and boxed our food, and then our waitress returned only to drop the check with, “Have a good night.” That was it—no dessert menu, no “happy birthday,” nothing. I didn’t expect free cake, but I did expect the opportunity to order one. The food itself was delicious, no doubt. But the service made me feel unwelcome and anxious, to the point where I couldn’t finish my steak at the table. I ended up taking my $$$ steak home and enjoying it there, where the atmosphere was better. It’s disappointing to say, but the service left a stronger impression than the food.

We were disappointed. We went for my husband’s birthday. They made a big deal about asking if there was a special occasion and I told them it was his birthday. They said it at the host stand & table, very nice. We spent a lot of money on a nice dinner. The steak was questionably rare when we ordered medium rare, but it was good (not great) so we didn’t make a deal about it and just ate it. Mashed potatoes were good, asparagus good. Honestly the only standout was the sourdough bread with butter and finishing salt. I was expecting a complimentary dessert for the occasion, as many less expensive or upscale places would, but we weren’t even offered dessert. We left confused but didn’t say anything. I wish I had. Looking at the reviews, many show complimentary anniversary and birthday crème brûlée. Disappointing. Not sure if it was our server or something else went wrong. Another recent review noted a similar experience. I guess if you are going for a special occasion, maybe verify what to expect in advance. We left feeling like we’d had an incomplete experience for $250.

We dined here on Valentine’s Day and, unfortunately, the experience did not meet expectations—especially given the cost of the evening. Prior to our arrival, I paid $100 for a dozen roses to be placed at our table for my wife. When we were seated, there were only six roses. I had to request that this be corrected, which was disappointing. For a pre-arranged and prepaid service, I expected it to be handled properly without needing to bring it to the staff’s attention. The appetizers were the highlight of the evening. The bone marrow was excellent, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed it. The French onion soup was also outstanding and very well prepared. However, the dinner service itself fell short. While delivering our meals, the busser accidentally dropped all of our food on the floor in front of us. I understand that accidents happen, but it significantly extended our wait time and took away from what was meant to be a special evening. When our meals were finally served, the quality was inconsistent. The king crab leg we ordered had a very strong fishy taste. As someone from the Pacific Northwest, I know king crab should not taste that way unless it has not been stored properly or is past its prime. My wife was unable to eat it. Additionally, much of the food arrived cold, which was disappointing and lacked the standard I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Overall, it is a beautiful restaurant, and I enjoy treating my wife to special dinners. However, after spending approximately $700 for the evening, I expected a far better experience. Based on this visit, I would be hesitant to return unless there were significant improvements.

I got the premium Olive steak. Steak quality was good but, the steak was not prepared well and was under-seasoned. The fries were too salty. Overall, it was a very underwhelming experience and overpaid meal.