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Metropolitan

173 W Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 364-3472
Fax: (801) 364-8671
Metropolitan
Cross Street:
W 200 S
Best of Citysearch:
Fine Dining 2005
Hours:
Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm

Message from Metropolitan

Metropolitan

Upscale, handcrafted, new American cuisine at the Metropolitan.

  • Fixed Price Menu & Wine list
  • Zagat's #1 New American
  • See Magazine Excerpt Below

Metropolitan features adventurous handcrafted New American cuisine in a modernist's dream setting. The warm design, attentive service & rambuctiously luscious food & wine are why Metropolitan is considered "Utah's Culinary Jewel." Owned & operated by Karen Olson, Metropolitan has been honored with a James Beard nomination for Outstanding Restaurant Design (1996) & presented dinner at the James Beard House in 2001 & 2007. Other notable honors include DiRona, AAA Four-Diamond, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, & top Zagat, Mobil & Fador's ratings. Metropolitan's Culinary Collective consists of Jed Banta, Chris Durfee, Chad Horton & Justin Shifflet. This Culinary Team is inspired by Utah's amazing rang of high quality seasonal ingredients. They create playfully sophicticated meals including a nightly seven course tasting, a la carte & martini lounge small plates. (Bon Appetit Feb 08)

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Editorial Review for Metropolitan – by Jordana Brown

The Scene
Diners are greeted by a wall of awards, each of which is well-deserved. The decor is fresh and hip (check out the hypnotic, colorful abstract images projected on the walls), and the angle of the tables makes the most of the smallish dining room. The waitstaff moves with seemingly choreographed grace.

The Food
The menu changes with the seasons, but just about anything that comes out of the open kitchen is worth savoring. Start with either Caesar salad--a huge chunk of romaine wrapped in a Parmesan tuile and drizzled with classic dressing--or Mizuna salad, a tangy-smoky melody of arugula, apples and thick bacon. The grouper in a delicate roasted garlic and lemon cream sauce, and the black bass sauteed with tomatoes and artichoke hearts, will satisfy any fish-fiend's appetite, while meat lovers should try the rich, tender Utah elk, gently seared and served with cherry-sage butter.

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Insider Tips

What to Drink

Order wine with dinner. Metropolitan has an award-winning list of vintages, with many selections in the $30 to $50 range.

When to Go

A live jazz ensemble plays every Saturday night in the bar, 8pm to 11pm.

The Extras

Frequently updating prix fixe menus are available ranging from three courses to more than twice that.

User Reviews for Metropolitan

Citysearch (30), AOL CityGuide (1 ), OpenTable (1 ), Trip Advisor (2 ), All (34)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/24/2008 Posted by halle5

Upon a recommendation from a friend, my husband and I decided to try out the Metropolitan. Being very particular with our taste in food, we were anticipating at least one plate that neither of us agreed with-this was not the case. The food was fantastic- the appetizers, greens, main dishes and desserts left nothing to be desired. Not to be out done by the food, the wait staff was prompt, courteous, knowledgable and extremly professional. If your looking for upscale dining, the Metropolitan is the place.

Pros: The food and the wait staff were amazing.

Cons: None.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/26/2008 Posted by metropolitangal

The only place in Utah I can take my out of town guests and not feel like an SLC hick. Keep up the good work! I will be back!

Pros: The staff made me feel like a rockstar

Cons: can't think of any

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Editor's Review

Creative takes on New American cuisine, exquisite presentation and cutting-edge design make this one of SLC's culinary treasures.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

Order wine with dinner. Metropolitan has an award-winning list of vintages, with many selections in the $30 to $50 range.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)
  • Seafood
  • Vegetarian

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • American Express

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Business Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Special Occasion Dining

Recognition for Metropolitan

2005 Audience Winner - Fine Dining

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