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The Metropolitan Club is located in Massachusetts. It's known for its steak. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a warm atmosphere.
The Metropolitan Club and Bar is a "modern" steakhouse. From the moment you walk through the doors you will find a warm clubby environment at The Metropolitan Club and Bar. You'll be greeted by a delightful combination of old and new.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I know I sound like a shill for this place but I can not help by being impressed at how consistently excellent this restaurant is every time I go there. Last night I dragged my very tired sorry butt...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i think i wrote a review of this place before but after last night i just had to write another one. i gotta tell you, when this place first opened, i thought it was a great addition to the community....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew the Met Bar in Chestnut Hill would cave and acknowledge the recession? My last venture here began with the intent of having a burger, but we saw the Sunday night flat bread menu and couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Met Club last night for their $4.99 Monday night burger bar.As expected, the burgers were fairly small - 5 ounces - which I didn't think was nearly big enough.We each got 1 burger - I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This of all places in Boston is where I decided to have my birthday dinner. I honestly can't say why except that my boyfriend had a friend who used to work there or something blah blah.... First we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know that the kitchen at the Met Bar closed down at 2pm after "lunch hour" was over. How was I supposed to know when I didn't see it on the front door, or at the host's counter, or on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bar is cozy and very comfortable. We had apps (the duck confit spring rolls, the tuna and salmon tartar and the kobe miniwiches), yummm. They have a fantastic selection of creative martini's and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will say first that I bartended here for a while and I stil think about the tokyo burger and steak bomb snacks. Wasabi mayo is pretty much my fave. Great drinks, great brunch. Do it. You wont.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for Monday night Burger Night in the bar area only:Holy beejesus those are some good burgers. I had the Manhattan Burger and my date had the DC....both were fantastic. We also split...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have sat at the bar when we have visited this restaurant. The tuna and salmon tartar is definitely one of our favorites, but if you go here, it has to be for steak. The rib eye for two is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for my birthday dinner! I really couldn't figure out where the negative reviews came from. From the valet to the hostess/host to the waitress everyone was very professional and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I opted for a last minute date night and booked a 6pm table (so no babysitter needed). He is a steak lover and said his dry-aged steak was excellent. I had the arugula salad with goat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know what to expect when I recently met a friend for lunch. The choice was due more to location than anything else. And when I went to Yelp for help; I decided The Metropolitan Club would be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of mixed on this place. The dining room is nice, and the service is terrific. However, considering it's a steakhouse, the steak is not all that great. I've found their steaks tender, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my bf here for his birthday because he loves steak, and we were not disappointed. The Metropolitan Club has great service, great ambiance, great food and is an all around great restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They're too expensive for what you get--great service and ambiance, inconsistant food.The grilled watermelon salad was too greasy, and the mushy watermelon didn't work out. It was an interesting idea...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant week summer 08' experience.Let's start with the positive. The mood is nice, lighting not too dark, not too bright. We were seated within a few minutes of our 7:30 reservation. My partner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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great place, great food, worth the money. one of the best in Boston. Trust me, I have dined everywhere internationally ! The Met Club is consistently good. Very solid. It is up there with Clio and Toro.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week '08 Review:Normaly a pretty pricey little steakhouse. Pretty chic decor, nothing spectacular but nice looking...The location isnt great, I don't know much about this area but rte 9 is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town for business.I was staying in Dedham (really should be called DEADham) and this was closest nice restaurant I found.I was surprised to drive up at 9PM and have the valet tell me the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i went, it was during restaurant week. we still talk about their grilled watermelon. i have never seen or tasted anything like it. our server seemed a little annoyed with us...i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a business dinner a few weeks ago. We had a private room. Its a fairly straight forward high end steak restaurant with the obligatory Waygu offering. I have to say we had an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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I have been looking for a really nice restaurant outside boston and I've tried a few with not a lot of success. THen a friend of mine suggested The Met Club in Chestnut Hill. So, last Saturday night my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Aaaaargh! This place sucks so much. It's painful even giving it one star.First off, the Metropolitan Club should not be confused with the Metropolitan Bar and Grill in Natick. This Metropolitan is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to The Metropolitan Club on three occasions, once when it first opened, once about a year ago and once this past summer. The service has been absolutely fantastic each time, the staff has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to The Met a handful of times for cocktails and appitizers & it's always been a positive experience. The bar staff is great. A lot of their drinks are their own concotions & are quite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I rank this place right between walking behind smokers and stepping in urine. Harsh? Completely... but let me explain. I experienced here, what will go down in my books, as the worst service outside...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very sophisticated, loungy atmosphere to the bar! I only had one drink before catching a movie across the street, so I didn't eat here -- but the menu I saw at the bar looked great. Saw some people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A Restaurant Week Summer 2007 stop.I was disappointed. Perhaps I shouldn't listen to the hype. The food was good, not great. Creative, absolutely. Service, friendly. Dessert (cheesecake) was lick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here tonight and spent the price of an Accord on dinner. It wasn't bad. I had the corn chowder to start, followed by the fillet au poivre with onion straws. The soup was good, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Wonderful low lighting, quick service and fabulous food! Great for meeting a friend after work for a cocktail or a first date. It's a very intimate, yet rich enviornment. I highly recommend the lounge!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing when it just opened. My husband and I were regulars. I don't know what happened, maybe they changed the chef. In any case, I'm still giving it 4 stars because I'm hoping that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went for brunch on sunday with the fam (always an adventure) and had a pretty good experience. since we were the first ones there, the service was pretty promt. my dad had to order something that was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OpenTable says the price of a meal here is $51. Even though I didn't get a steak (it is a steakhouse), my meal came to almost exactly $51, and for the most part was worth it.When I first spotted this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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I've been to pretty much all the steak houses in Boston and this was one of the most interesting. It's a little more varied that the typical places, good service, good food, expensive tab.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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My husband and I had dinner here a few nights ago. The food was terrible. From the appetizers, to the entree's, to the desert. The only tasty thing we had was the wine. We were in a large group and started out...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was unbelieveable. I am not sure why we had to have an 8:30 reservation on a thursday night as the place was pretty empty when we got there. We were seated at a very small table. I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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We had an incredible night with a party of 6 celebrating New years eve at the MET.The lychee champagne cocktails were sooooo good.A few of us ordered the special Chinese menu which was superb.The duck was one...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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We dined at the met club New Year's Eve and I have to say the food was just horrendousI had the brisket which was bone dry but I also sampled my wife's Filet which was average at best. I also tried the Rib Eye...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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We dined at the met club New Year's Eve and I have to say the food was just horrendous I had the brisket which was bone dry but I also sampled my wife's Filet which was average at best. I also tried the Rib...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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We had an incredible night with a party of 6 celebrating New years eve at the MET. The lychee champagne cocktails were sooooo good. A few of us ordered the special Chinese menu which was superb. The duck was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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The Metropolitan Club is probably one of the better restaurants in town.A classic steak dinner -- one of the cities best, bone-in Sirloin, Met fries--crispy with a fabu dipping sauce, thin perfectly c...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My visit to the Metropolitan Club was great! This place is very similar to Flemings Steakhouse from the decor to service. After being seated, the waiter quickly greeted us and informed us of menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, food is varied and always beautifully presented.I could easily open the menu, close my eyes and place my finger anywhere on the page and be happy with the selection.If you are unsure,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in Chestnut Hill off Rt. 9, this restaurant speaks sophistication. It took a while for us to order because our friend was late and I think the waitress could've been a bit more...courteous? It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There is really no reason to eat here.Mostly rude staff, especially the host/hostesses.Very expensive for what you get but this place will always be busy as there is simply nowhere to eat in Newton.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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The food was good, but not spectacular. The prices were very expensive, however, the service was excellent.
menupages.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Wonderfully diverse menu. The pasta is as good as the PRIME steak. the bar menu is chalk filled with favorites: burgers, miniwiches,kobe hotdog....do not miss the caramel filled hot chocolate cake and rhubarb...
menupages.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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very nice, very expensive, saturday night quick service but then felt a little rushed to turn table and the prices, they are not afraid to charge you, free valet is required as RT 9 is a busy street
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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The Metropolitan Club is a unique experience when it comes to Boston-area steakhouses. The modern menu is based on new-American cuisine and also features several non-beef entrees. High-end ingredients...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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One of the best Resturants I have been in a long time.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Pommes frites with a truffled mayonnaise sauce was the highlight. Everything else was solid to good with prices a little bit high. Atmosphere was nice and service was excellent. Can't complain, although there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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I have been looking forward to trying this restaurant since it opened due to its modern look and the rave reviews over its menu. Unfortunately, our experience was so bad that we left before even eating. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metropolitan Club iis a new fancy steakhouse and Bar. They have designer cocktails and stylish lighting and furniture.On the Met's menu you find the standard steakhouse items imbellished with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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I feel lucky to finally have a restaurant in my neighborhood which has the quality and a menu which offers many choices. The tartare's are excellent. The simple fettuccine and tomato sauce is memorable. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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I feel lucky to finally have a restaurant in my neighborhood which has the quality and a menu which offers many choices. The tartare's are excellent. The simple fettuccine and tomato sauce is memorable. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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I tried the Met on a Wednesday with one other person. The hostess was polite but said the only available table was a booth by the kitchen. Several "better" tables remained empty the entire course of our dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Last week, I had posted a review of my dining experience at this restaurant - and now I want to revise it. While my party and I thoroughly enjoyed the dining aspects of our meal, we were let down by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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went to the met club on a recent thursday night for a business meeting.we were pleasantly surprised as soon as we were greeted by complimentary valet. as we walked in the door there was a great buzz at the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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went to the met club on a recent thursday night for a business meeting. we were pleasantly surprised as soon as we were greeted by complimentary valet. as we walked in the door there was a great buzz at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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Went out with friends for a birthday (16) people, pre-reserved. Between the three waiters they could not figure out who had what. Two entrees were brought 20 minutes after everyone else had theirs. One entre...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2005
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price but worth it, cool bar scene, great steaks, head to cnut hill
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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great place - you must go!I had the best time when I went there!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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great place - you must go! I had the best time when I went there!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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we were skeptical when trying the new met club but were pleasantly surprised, service and food were top-notchprices aren't for faint of heart but there are a few bargains in the menu (the $17 whole roasted...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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we were skeptical when trying the new met club but were pleasantly surprised, service and food were top-notch prices aren't for faint of heart but there are a few bargains in the menu (the $17 whole roasted...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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The Metropolitan Club is by far one of the best restaurants in the Boston scene right now. Its's sophistacated food and decor really up the anti for other chefs in the area. Executive Chef Jeffrey Fournier has...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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Not your typical steak house. Chic,comfortable,elegant and quiet atmosphere welcomes all ages. Presentation and service are great especially for a new restaurant.Food was delicious, wine list, interesting mix...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2004
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We went on a Saturday night, with trepidation as we had heard of the service issues. We could not ahve been more pleased. Our server was quick to arrive, and helpful. Food was brought out by multiple...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2004
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We went on a Saturday night, with trepidation as we had heard of the service issues. We could not ahve been more pleased. Our server was quick to arrive, and helpful. Food was brought out by multiple...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2004
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The food was great but the service was horrible! Took about 15 minutes for anyone to come to our table once we sat, then another 20 mins for our drinks to arrive (they arrived after the salads), and when our...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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The Metropolitan Club is a modern steakhouse paying tribute to the classics with dry aged beef, chops and New England farm raised meats with a mix of innovative dishes. Choose from a wide selection of entrees...
opentable.com - user review
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The food was average and acceptable. Nothing was outstanding. The service was slightly on the poor side. I ordered an ice tea. I asked for sugar. It was an imposition, and I got sweet and low, no...
boston.com - user review
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A friend and I went to sit at the bar and have cocktail and some apps. We went early on a Saturday night (5:30 or so) and had no trouble grabing a prime spot in the interesting bar. The bar lighting and feel...
boston.com - user review
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Too much steak? Too many steakhouses? Impossible, it seems, as new ones roll out with the regularity of automobiles off an assembly line -- and, just as regularly, crowds line up at the door.
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Extremely overpriced for average food. Poor service, long wait to order, waitress forgot to place orders.
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9/12/05 had a reservation so table ready when arrived. Sever seems uninterested. Specifically inquired to how kitchen cooked steak, so ordered medium. Recieved well,well. Sent it back. After much time out...
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