Our first time here. Shrimp dip was delicious, Tartar of black pepper tuna was also good. Duck confit was a joke $20 for a small bowl of shredded duck with beans, it looked like an appetizer. Jumbo shrimp & yellow fin was ok as was the Angel hair. We spent $135 and walked away hungry. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Megan Brosius
We've been coming to the Outer Banks Annually for the last 30 years but we only started with Metropolis the last few years, but it is a new tradition, with sometimes multiple visits in a week!
The owners are usually on site and working and are friendly and happy to talk about the history of the restaurant or the food and give recommendations when asked.
I'm not sure we have ever had anything we didn't like here. This year we had the bread which was fresh out of the oven and just delicious, the Panzanella salad which is as good as it has been every year we've been here. The Trumpet Mushroom and Polenta Chimichurri was our favorite this year and the Short Rib Ragu 'Lil Italy' was also terrific. We tried both available desserts (panna cotta and bread pudding, bread pudding was the fav) and were not disappointed.
If you like cocktails however, this is a place to be. They have a wonderful martini menu with flavors both for traditional drinkers as well as those that like things on the sweeter side. Liquid Sunshine was my favorite of the night.
This is not the standard shore bar food restaurant that has all the same menu items, and I love it all the more for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
don amiralian
Coooooool place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Doran
Phenomenal. Definitely worth coming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Ovryn
Despite our reservation, they seated us next to their toilets. New waiter unable/unaware in how to help our group of seven people order and share tapas dishes. Dinner was a total fail.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
John Ibbetson
Don’t waste your time or money at this restaurant. We had a horrible experience from start to finish. So many other options available. Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dalia Nasr
Metropolis is a beautiful dine in. My husband and I shared the soup, focaccia bread, shrimp dip, salad, and Ahi Tuna for the light appetizers. The soup and bread were amazing. Shrimp dip was also amazing, but a bit salty. Salad was on point, and the Ahi Tuna could’ve been a little rarer. Short rib ragu was delicious, seared scallops were also awesome but a bit over done. We also got a mixed grilled dish with shrimp and ahi tuna, I was not really a fan. Shrimp was dry so was the ahi tuna. Couscous was delicious.
Service was great. Mark was very welcoming and hospitable, which was appreciated. Overall great experience. Would try it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Daniel Biondi
Great little tapas place with excellent food and cocktails. Service was top notch. I would highly recommend this for a couples night out while in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Peck
Simply AMAZING! We have lived in Corolla for almost 10 years - so wish we had dined at Metropolis sooner! The food is delectable. Our server, Erika was fantastic. This is possibly the finest dining establishment on our Outer Banks. Well done Metropolis. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony DePaul
Crazy expensive. Two drinks and two appetizers $78. Bartender was nice. Atmosphere ok. Owner running around was a bit obnoxious. I was hoping for better since it was less than a mile from our house. The place next door was much more comfortable.
Terrible service , terrible experience, left hungry after dropping $300.00. Don’t wast your time or money at this tourist trap !!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
P Jacobsen
Great meal. Seafood items were all well prepared and very tasty. Nice drinks selection too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda
Javier was a fun and excellent server. Mark the owner recognized us from before and oversaw our dinner. We had a gluten free diner and they were attentive to that completely.
Tara
We come here every summer! Love the awesome drinks and the great tapas! I sent my daughter earlier in the summer with her friends and she said it was great then. The food is so good and there are so many different options it's great!
Lawrence
A real gem in the middle of the Outer Banks. Excellent menu choices (too many to try them all!). The owner and staff greet you, don't hover, but are quick to respond. Space can get a bit noisy when filled. Over all, well worth trying - you will probably return.
Our first time here. Shrimp dip was delicious, Tartar of black pepper tuna was also good. Duck confit was a joke $20 for a small bowl of shredded duck with beans, it looked like an appetizer. Jumbo shrimp & yellow fin was ok as was the Angel hair. We spent $135 and walked away hungry. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
We've been coming to the Outer Banks Annually for the last 30 years but we only started with Metropolis the last few years, but it is a new tradition, with sometimes multiple visits in a week!
The owners are usually on site and working and are friendly and happy to talk about the history of the restaurant or the food and give recommendations when asked.
I'm not sure we have ever had anything we didn't like here. This year we had the bread which was fresh out of the oven and just delicious, the Panzanella salad which is as good as it has been every year we've been here. The Trumpet Mushroom and Polenta Chimichurri was our favorite this year and the Short Rib Ragu 'Lil Italy' was also terrific. We tried both available desserts (panna cotta and bread pudding, bread pudding was the fav) and were not disappointed.
If you like cocktails however, this is a place to be. They have a wonderful martini menu with flavors both for traditional drinkers as well as those that like things on the sweeter side. Liquid Sunshine was my favorite of the night.
This is not the standard shore bar food restaurant that has all the same menu items, and I love it all the more for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coooooool place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal. Definitely worth coming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Despite our reservation, they seated us next to their toilets. New waiter unable/unaware in how to help our group of seven people order and share tapas dishes. Dinner was a total fail.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Don’t waste your time or money at this restaurant. We had a horrible experience from start to finish. So many other options available. Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Metropolis is a beautiful dine in. My husband and I shared the soup, focaccia bread, shrimp dip, salad, and Ahi Tuna for the light appetizers. The soup and bread were amazing. Shrimp dip was also amazing, but a bit salty. Salad was on point, and the Ahi Tuna could’ve been a little rarer. Short rib ragu was delicious, seared scallops were also awesome but a bit over done. We also got a mixed grilled dish with shrimp and ahi tuna, I was not really a fan. Shrimp was dry so was the ahi tuna. Couscous was delicious.
Service was great. Mark was very welcoming and hospitable, which was appreciated. Overall great experience. Would try it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great little tapas place with excellent food and cocktails. Service was top notch. I would highly recommend this for a couples night out while in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply AMAZING! We have lived in Corolla for almost 10 years - so wish we had dined at Metropolis sooner! The food is delectable. Our server, Erika was fantastic. This is possibly the finest dining establishment on our Outer Banks. Well done Metropolis. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crazy expensive. Two drinks and two appetizers $78. Bartender was nice. Atmosphere ok. Owner running around was a bit obnoxious. I was hoping for better since it was less than a mile from our house. The place next door was much more comfortable.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
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Terrible service , terrible experience, left hungry after dropping $300.00. Don’t wast your time or money at this tourist trap !!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great meal. Seafood items were all well prepared and very tasty. Nice drinks selection too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier was a fun and excellent server. Mark the owner recognized us from before and oversaw our dinner. We had a gluten free diner and they were attentive to that completely.
We come here every summer! Love the awesome drinks and the great tapas! I sent my daughter earlier in the summer with her friends and she said it was great then. The food is so good and there are so many different options it's great!
A real gem in the middle of the Outer Banks. Excellent menu choices (too many to try them all!). The owner and staff greet you, don't hover, but are quick to respond. Space can get a bit noisy when filled. Over all, well worth trying - you will probably return.
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