Michelle Saltzer

Review of The Metropolitan Grill

If you love the classic (but not stuffy/old) steak...

If you love the classic (but not stuffy/old) steakhouse experience, service with the white coat and epic selections of meat, you must try Metropolitan Grill in downtown Seattle. I'm a Chicago transplant to the city, (and not to toot my own horn but..) I have dined in the best steakhouses in the country, and this makes my list for sure.

I have to start with the service. Bruno is a big, warm teddy bear who knows his stuff when it comes to meat - how it's farmed, raised, prepared and cooked - and will be your guide to the whole menu. Trust him, take his advice and suggestions and you will not be disappointed. It is a pleasure to dine with him.

If there are at least two men in your party who enjoy the same temperature on their steaks, ensure that they order the long-bone ribeye. It is a gorgeous piece of American Wagyu and is quite the spectacle when brought to the table. The lobster mac and cheese on the side is also a no-brainer - get it.

I started with the classic Caesar. Bruno is prepared to remove the fresh anchovy filets, but for the love of God, don't. The menu has selections of both Prime and American Wagyu, and I followed Bruno's suggestion of the side-by-side 4oz filets of each - both were totally outstanding and I don't know which I liked better. I substituted the classic potato side (roasted garlic mash, fries, or baked) that comes with each dish and opted for the roasted poblano scalloped potato and it was divine. There is of course a dessert menu full of giant cakes, but I prefer to drink my sweets, and they had a great selection of dessert wines and ports.

Overall, this was a wonderful evening out, I would recommend for special occasions for two, or a group of fun-loving carnivores. There are always a couple sommeliers circulating the restaurant as well who make great suggestions especially if you are uneducated on Washington wines - there's a fabulous selection. The signature cocktails are also enticing and top-shelf.

Come hungry!