The Met = perfect yet again
Thursday, December 29, 2005
This is the 4th time I've been to the Met, so I'm revising and updating my original review:
I've had steak in many great steakhouses all over the country, including Kansas City's best, and The Metropolitan Grill is truly the king of steakhouses. It is decidedly old school, incredibly classy, and totally a "must" for anyone who appreciates a perfectly prepared aged prime-beef steak, the best servers in the business, great cocktails, a wine list with absolutely everything on it, and sinfully wonderful desserts.
The atmosphere is just "busy" enough. You know you are in a class joint, but it isn't too stuffy or fancy. dressy-casual diners are comfortable here, but you certainly won't feel out of place dressing up in suits and dresses, either.
And don't even begin to tell me El Gaucho is better...El Gaucho is for those little boys who wear tight shirts and try to impress people with their cars and how much money they spend. However, if you want Seattle's best steak, the best servers, and a true steakhouse dining experience, take your money and go to The Met. Well, if you are one of those little boys in tight shirts, keep going to El Gaucho, and leave the Met for the rest of us!
It goes without saying, but we were seated promptly, and the hosts, wine captains, servers, bus boys, and vallets were all extremely polite and great at their jobs. All people in my party had their steaks cooked perfectly. Sides were nice and hot. And the tableside flambe' is done very well--not cheesy in the least. Yes, it costs more than Daniel's Broiler, but it was worth every penny to be treated so well and eat/drink/experience everything so wonderful.
Seattle's best, by far.
Pros: perfect steak, great wine, sinful sweets
Cons: that I can't go there every night!