Metropolitan Cafe

8 E Main St, Freehold
(732) 780-9400

Recent Reviews

Jason M.

Kerry was phenomenal, she was attentive and amazing!!! The food was awesome and delicious!!

keith sum

Went for a few drinks, healthy pour on my Jameson and the old fashioned is good too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Louis R.

Big let down. This restaurant was listed in industry magazine, so I thought it would be decent but it wasn't. The bar scene looked OK.

V A

Service and atmosphere were great, but food is 1/5. Appetizers were ok, but considering the price they should’ve been great. Lobster came way overcooked, was tough and super chewy. Sushi was lacking flavor, rice tasted like a regular rice. And they looked sad and tiny. Cheeseburger sliders were a disappointment, brioche buns that they come on were stale and cold. Meat had no flavor at all. All 3 Crème brûlée sampler parts were runny, I could just drink them up from the plate it came in.Wonton soup was pretty good.I am never coming back for food, may be only drinks.If you’re looking for great food - visit any place around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jennifer Hartman

Terrible service. Was on wait list told 30 min. After 45 we went to desk and told "go some place else if you want to eat soon it will be another 30 min at least."

Service: 1

Yvonne Flores

My husband ordered the steak, eagerly anticipating a delicious meal. However, upon arrival, the steak looked and tasted as if it had been sitting out for too long. It lacked the freshness and flavor we expected, especially considering the price tag of $45. Additionally, his old fashioned cocktail was disappointingly watered down, missing the bold flavors he had hoped for.On the brighter side, my chicken bowl dish was a pleasant surprise. The flavors were well-balanced, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Similarly, my cocktails were decent, although not exceptional.Overall, we left with mixed feelings. While my experience was satisfactory, my husband's disappointment with the steak and cocktail leaves us hesitant to return. It's unfortunate, especially considering the high praise this place receives. For future diners, I'd suggest exploring alternative dishes, perhaps leaning towards their Asian options.Despite our mixed experience, we appreciate the positives of our visit and hope that this feedback can contribute to improvements for future guests.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

nancyS

We were pleasantly surprised. It has been years since we have been there but it was just as good as I remembered. Seated promptly, service immediately- nice menu and food was very good. We had burrata with butternut squash- such an odd combination but was delicious! Short rib empanada was also very tasty. All four of us were very happy with our entrees. Decided to go at the last minute and glad we did!

Dervla O'Brien

Great cocktails. They have a large food menu and pretty much excreting tastes great. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time there myself, and it was a fantastic experience. Food was exceptionally good - especially the Sushi Rolls which we had as appetizers. And the cocktails were wonderfully imaginative. Attentive staff, too. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

FidelG

Work colleagues reunion. Food was well prepared and presented. Steak salad, chicken Milanese salad, and burger. Everyone enjoyed their food. Excellent attention and service including bar recommendations: mimosas, espresso martini and red blend wine.

REEVESV

From the time we got there. Service was always impeccable from the hostess to the waiter to the bus staff. The food was very good. Everything cooked perfectly tasted amazing we will return for Shore. Great job guys.!!

ChrisM

Really good portions for what you'd get nowadays dining out. My halibut was cooked well, nice flavor. We also ordered risotto, good flavor, 4 huge scallops, only complaint we'd have is it wasn't as creamy as we've had before.

Jamie S.

I've been here several times now. I recommend making a reservation. Their cocktails are awesome. The vibe of the place is definitely nice too, even sexy. The food is also consistently good. Just went this past weekend and got the Burrata which was simple yet delicious to start. Then had the Asian skirt steak which was so good. The steak was so tasty and cooked perfectly. The lo mein was fine kind of bland could have used more flavor. We got the skillet for dessert which was good just on the smaller side. We intended to share and should have gotten a second one since it wasn't really enough. Overall definitely recommend.

Andy T.

Decent food w/ cocktails, service has been great each time I've been there, date/celebration worthy ambiance!

James R.

I sat at the bar with my wife for lunch and it was horrible. The bartender played on his phone the whole time. and then proceeded to eat his lunch. I don't care if you eat but considering we were the only people there, I feel like he could've done it out of our sites. we felt like we were such a nusance.

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