Metropolitan Grill

Metropolitan Grill is a historic downtown steakhouse at 820 2nd Avenue in Seattle, Washington, long associated with the city's business and civic dining scene. The cuisine is classic American steakhouse cooking, built around dry-aged beef cut and grilled to order, with steaks served à la carte alongside traditional sides. Signature dishes include the dry-aged steaks, the Dungeness crab cake, which nods to the Pacific Northwest, and Seattle-style prime rib. The kitchen also offers seafood, salads and starters suited to a traditional multi-course meal. The dining room is a clubby, dark-wood, white-tablecloth space with a formal feel, comfortable booths and a polished, professional service style. Noise rises during busy dinner hours but stays conversational, and smart-casual to business attire is typical. The beverage programme is a highlight, with a large wine list that favours California, Washington and Oregon producers, plus classic cocktails and a bar area that draws an after-work crowd. A meal typically costs about $80 to $130 per person, depending on the cut of beef, sides and wine. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekend evenings, during conventions and sporting events, and around holidays, and booking a few days to a week ahead is usually adequate. Dinner is served nightly, while weekday lunch availability can vary. The downtown location, close to Pioneer Square, the waterfront and the main hotels, makes it convenient for visitors staying in the city centre. Consider sharing sides, which are sized generously, and confirm current hours and dress expectations on the restaurant's website before visiting.