Metropolitan Cafe, Freehold, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
8 East Main St.
Freehold, NJ
(732) 780-9400
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Metropolitan Cafe: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: New American with Pacific Rim influences
Price: Moderate -Expensive
Food Quality: Well executed menu with inspirational, creatively prepared dishes, using fresh ingredients.
Service: Friendly & attentive
Decor: Upscale, casual. Done up with mahogany wood and soft earth tones. Lighting is soft, dimly lit.
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to 4 stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy an eclectic New American menu with trendy, upscale, casual, ambiance.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer simple, traditional American, casual style comfort food.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Short Rib Pot Roast; The Ahi Tuna Pepper crusted, vegetable lo mein, grilled scallion, mango, kabayaki sauce; and The Halibut Miso glaze, stir-fried cous cous, haricot verts, honey-mango drizzle
Liquor: Full-Service Bar. Bar scene is vibrant, Especially popular with millennials. Features a Wine Spectator Award Winning list
Restaurant Review
The Metropolitan Cafe, located in downtown Freehold, is a casual, upscale, energetic restaurant with a New York feel. A popular spot for a date night out, or to meet up with others for drinks and a bite to eat.
The Metropolitan Cafe is owned and operated by Great Restaurants NJ partners Robert Kash, Joseph Mosco, and Dennis Tafuri. The group also owns and manages Nonnas Citi Cucina and Rosalitas Roadside Cantina in Marlboro, and TRE in Freehold.
As soon as you enter Metropolitan Cafe , you can feel the energy, and if you're there
for the food and there is a wait for a table, you can wait either in the attractive side room with sofas or at the bar.
The ambiance is chic and attractively done up with mahogany wood and soft earth tones. Lighting is soft, dimly lit.
The Menu is New American - Asian fusion food with a Pacific Rim flair that comes alive with inspirational, creatively prepared dishes, using fresh ingredients.
They also have an excellent Sushi menu; Gluten free and vegetarian options are also available
Ssrvice is friendly and attentive.
During the warmer months there is outside dining on the sidewalk patio --- great for people watching.
A popular bar spot for 30+ singles people looking to network or meet up with others.
The Metropolitan Café is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
The Metropolitan Cafe offers private rooms for private parties.
(updated: January 2024)
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