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Metropolitan Cafe, Freehold, NJ

Metropolitan Cafe

4.6
4.6
1624 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
*Please note we offer Free Parking*

Metropolitan Café offers a unique New American Menu with a Pacific Rim flair. Whether you are in the mood for some sushi or small plates in our lounge, a glass of wine from our Wine Spectator Award Winning list, a cocktail from our lively martini bar or an exquisite lunch or dinner, Metropolitan Café offers a wealth of choices in a hip, upscale yet casual atmosphere.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your reservation. Thank you for choosing Metropolitan Café, we look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pan-Asian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 780-9400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ulisses Nova
  • Catering
    From the simplest BBQ to the most elaborate affair, let Metropolitan Cafe bring their great cuisine and professional staff to your home, office or any location.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is the perfect location for your business meeting, seminar or celebration. Let us design a menu that fits your needs so you can be a guest at your own party.
  • Neighbourhood
    Freehold
  • Cross Street
    South St (Route 79)
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Market Yard lot in the rear of the restaurant. We also offer complimentary valet on weekends in the Market Yard lot. Additional evening parking available in the Hall of Records lot across the street on Main Street.
  • Public transit
    Bus service to Downtown Freehold, Freehold Borough
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ every Thursday through Saturday Starting at 10:00 pm till closing
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Charles Smith Wine Dinner

    US$150.00 per person

    Feb 26, 2025 only
    Please join us February 26th at 7pm for our 5 course Wine Dinner. Price is $150 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity) Menu will include Band of Roses Rose Parma Ham Wrapped, goat cheese stuffed artichokes, baby arugula, warm apricot vinaigrette Sixto Chardonnay Cornbread, chorizo & pineapple stuffed lobster tail. Vanilla clarified butter K Syrah Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, hoisin glaze, creamy potatoes, charred Brussel sprouts Charlotte Rhone Blend Spinalis Ribeye cap, sea salt & garlic butter, aged cheddar mac & cheese, spinach souffle, red wine "ketchup" Local Three Books Bourbon Chocolate Old Fashion Chocolate Tiramisu

What 1,624 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metropolitan Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and highlight the outstanding sushi, cocktails, and entrees like skirt steak and pork chop. Although sometimes noisy, the overall ambiance is chic and welcoming. "Highly recommended" for special occasions or a casual night out.
1,624 Reviews
  1. Marylou

    VIP

    New Jersey

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, nice menu, good value. We’ll be back!

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  2. Emily

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A girls night! Great food, excellent drinks, and our server was very attentive. Love their espresso martini. 🍸

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  3. Nita

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was professional, great atmosphere!

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  4. Stacey

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a wonderful Dinner with my dad and sitting in the booth area made it not so loud so it was enjoyable by all

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  5. Jamie

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, friendly and attentive staff, and a beautiful atmosphere makes Metropolitan Cafe the perfect place get away and enjoy a nice night out!

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We checked in for our reservation; told they were waiting for a table to get up. Then seated 3 other tables of 4, when asked when our table would be ready. They didn’t have a table for us. While we were standing in front of the host station.
    Metropolitan CafeResponded on February 1, 2025
    Jennifer, I apologize for the misunderstanding, however you were 15 minutes early for your reservation and the only tables sat prior to you once you arrived were tables of 2 (Open table confirmed that). When we communicated to you that we were just going to confirm your table was properly set you said forget it and decided to leave. While I understand you thought you were being treated unfairly, your giving my food a rating of a 1 when you didn't even eat is truly unfair. I hope you will give us the opportunity to serve you and decide if you really believe we are worthy of such a poor review.

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  7. Ira

    VIP

    New York City

    73 reviews

    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were exceptional. The biggest distraction was the noise level of the people I. The next booth. They were overly loud and no one on staff attempted to bring that to their attention.

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  8. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with sushi and cocktails. Sushi was outstanding. Cocktails fresh and delicious. We had a nice spread of different entrees. Skirt steak was delicious, pork chop was perfect, and the burger was what a burger should be. Our server and waitstaff was attentive and always available. Had a wonderful evening. Can’t wait to go back . A++++

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  9. Robbyn

    New York City

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good & food was good. It was a little loud, especially by the bar. I asked for a table away from the bar & it was a little quieter. A little pricey but overall good.

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  10. Howard

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of four on a relatively quiet Thursday night. We were seated right away and our server stopped by soon after. We were brought water while we reviewed the menus and rolls soon after we ordered. I had duck confeit, my wife had a steak sandwich, the other couple had a pasta dish and burger. While the food was well prepared and had good flavor, it did not overwhelm any of us. My duck dish came with only a leg and thigh, which I feel was on the small side for the price. What did they do with the breast since there was no other duck dish on the menu. There were pieces of duck with cassolle, but it would not add up to the breast. While we will probably visit this restaurant again, I think the portions could be a little bigger.

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FAQs

Metropolitan Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 780-9400.

Metropolitan Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1624 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Metropolitan Cafe

8 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South St (Route 79)
  • Neighbourhood
    Freehold
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pan-Asian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Market Yard lot in the rear of the restaurant. We also offer complimentary valet on weekends in the Market Yard lot. Additional evening parking available in the Hall of Records lot across the street on Main Street.
  • Public transit
    Bus service to Downtown Freehold, Freehold Borough
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ulisses Nova
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ every Thursday through Saturday Starting at 10:00 pm till closing
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 780-9400
  • Catering
    From the simplest BBQ to the most elaborate affair, let Metropolitan Cafe bring their great cuisine and professional staff to your home, office or any location.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is the perfect location for your business meeting, seminar or celebration. Let us design a menu that fits your needs so you can be a guest at your own party.
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