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Metro Lafayette, Lafayette, CA
Metro Lafayette, Lafayette, CA
Metro Lafayette, Lafayette, CA
Metro Lafayette, Lafayette, CA
Metro Lafayette, Lafayette, CA

Metro Lafayette

4.4
4.4
1608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Merging urban sophistication with a relaxed suburban attitude, Metro Lafayette is an all-occasion restaurant offering conscientiously-sourced cuisine in a contemporary setting.

With the largest outdoor garden patio in the East Bay, you'll find diners enjoying our favorable weather year-round. The menu features an eclectic mix of dishes, such as Gnocchi Parisienne with roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, lacinato kale & sage; Dungeness Crab Cakes with roasted red pepper coulis & celery root salad; Crispy Duck Confit Spring Rolls with sweet chili-garlic dipping sauce; and Seared Sea Scallops on angel hair pasta with black truffle butter. With a raw bar serving oysters and tuna poke, full bar offering artisanal cocktails and 8 beers on tap, small plates, entrees, and weekend brunch, Metro offers something delicious any time of day.

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2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 284-4422 ext. 3
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian & Pacific Islander
  • Catering
    Visit our Private Event page for additional details regarding our private spaces and menu options at https://www.metrolafayette.com/private-events/
  • Private party facilities
    Metro's private dining room with fireplace seats up to 70 guests. Our tented garden room on the patio seats 45+, and our semi-private sunroom accommodates 35. During summer months, our outdoor patio seats 150 and accommodates 200+ standing. Minimum food and beverage charge applies. Please email metrolafayette@gmail.com for additional details.
  • Private party contact
    Erika Pringsheim-Moore: (925) 284-5069
  • Neighbourhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross Street
    between 1st Street and Moraga Road
  • Parking Details
    Metro is located in the Plaza Center between Moraga Road and First Street, across the parking lot from Whole Foods Market, in between Jackson's Wine and Spirits and Bank of America. Parking is in front of the building on the plaza side.
  • Public Transit
    Lafayette BART is within 10 minutes walking distance
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Reservation (Great for Groups 15+)

    Multiple dates available
    Large groups are welcome to offer a prix fixe menu, shortened a la carte menu, passed/stationary appetizers, or banquet style service. All current special event menus are available on our website at http://www.metrolafayette.com/private-events/ You are welcome to host an open bar or limit to beer, wine and nonalcoholic options. We'd be happy to send you our beverage lists upon request. Large groups require a $250 deposit that will be applied towards the final bill. The deposit can be made by purchasing a gift card online at https://www.metrolafayette.com/store/gift-cards/ writing DEPOSIT in the message line and your event date. For questions or to coordinate additional details, please email metrolafayette@gmail.com. Thank you!

What 1,608 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Bay

    Contemporary American

1,608 Reviews
  1. docfish

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Lobster BLT missing avocado and made with tiny bits of langostino, not lobster. Langostino is a particular type of crustacean that looks like a small lobster. Many people assume that langostino are small lobsters. But langoustine belongs to a different species than lobster. Other entrees were very ordinary to just OK. Service was slow between starters and entrees.

    Metro LafayetteResponded 7 days ago

    Hello Docfish, we appreciate the lesson on langostino, but our Lobster BLT is actually made with chunks of Maine lobster. We have never used langostino in 17 years of operation. The avocado in the sandwich is a spread that we make from pureed avocado and house made aioli, not slices of avocado, so you likely just missed it on the bun. We do apologize for the slow pacing between your first & second courses. Thank you for your feedback.

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  2. carolewithane

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly, welcoming service and yummo food with lots of choices

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  3. JohnS

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Metro is consistently good . Been there many times. VG food. It did come out a bit too fast. Server was excellent. The wine list is consistently impressive and well priced

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  4. Glennbob

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    perfect evening with a great menu. We enjoyed the ambience greatly.

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  5. CatherineD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely porch for lunch with a friend. Relaxed, good service, good food, reasonable prices, varied menu. I'll be there again!

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  6. foodie1001

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    We come to Metro regularly. This time we brought friends for their anniversary. We had cocktails, Brussel sprouts, oysters, 3 orders of poke and the duck lettuce wraps. Service was very slow but we weren't in a hurry, it was just unusual. We sat on the patio, our usual choice. It was very hot, but the server kept our water glasses full. We are never rushed and have been known for 4-hour lunches with other friends. My cocktail of choice is the Chipotle Pear and on occasion have as many as 3. Our friends don't go out much and they loved their experience at Metro.

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  7. Jenna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time visiting Metro and it was very nice. Large outdoor patio and great service. I would recommend this place!

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  8. LeonardD

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Absolute disaster. Ruined my birthday dinner. We arrived at 630, didn't get out food until 830. The waiter avoided us and never came by to ask about more drinks etc. The manager never showed until I approached him. The people next to us came in half an hour later than our party and were out before we even got our food. Then we had excuses and excuses when we asked and I think they were all a pack of lies. Finally, they have changed the menu and it isn't as appealing as it once was. Two of our party ordered the chicken with red cabbage and got not very good chicken cut up and covered with a red sauce that they didn't like and white cabbage, not red. Next step yelp

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  9. Yumtothetum

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started with cocktails, then a few starters, then ordered our entree's, we were never rushed and enjoyed a lovely evening. The food was delicious. We will be back....

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  10. MattP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A very dependable outdoor eating site and the food is always good. we had the crispy chicken and it was excellent. Good amount of food and a very good value.

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  11. Derfman

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was very good. Outdoor patio is great. Not noisy!

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  12. JanetB

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m a frequent visitor to Metro Lafayette. This time I brought friends. As usual, a great experience. We ate in the great outdoor patio with plenty of sun protection. Food was delicious and service great. Will be back again soon!

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  13. rareandunusual2

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    We arrived at 5:30 on a Sunday to celebrate my brother's birthday. Not at all busy and the day seemed perfect. Unfortunately, out of several items we wanted to order and the service was slow. Not our first time here so I thought the day would go well. My brother's m-rare burger was well done , cold and tough. My sister's Thai chic salad was dry and tasteless. I was ashamed to have recommended this establishment to my family. I am from the industry, having owned a bar and restaurant myself. Metro...get your act together.

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  14. TontheTown

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Food is good. nice place. But I would never have an event there again. They were not accommodating for a large party. There was no event planner, the tables weren't set up to accommodate our party's size nor arranged to allow for comfortable movement in the space. Awkward. food was good but served erratically, in fits and starts and came out very late. Horsdoevres finally served right before and with the dessert. Though coffee and tea were ordered the wait staff took individual orders of cappuccinos and coffee drinks which cost host a lot more than cups of coffee. they charge a 25% service feed in addition to set up fees.

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  15. WilliamE

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Our waitress, Camilla, did a wonderful job of serving us at an appropriate pace. She was warm and welcoming and made us feel good about dining at Metro. The food was it's usual high level.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and service was great! We will certainly come back here for brunch!

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  17. CasualDiner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Very nice. Signature entrees were good, but some dishes weren't great.

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  18. SueW

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Even though the power was out, Metro did an admirable job of providing delicious dungeness crab and chopped salads. Service was great and outdoor seating was perfect for a hot day in Lafayette.

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  19. nick

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific Morel / White Asparagus risotto. Great service. Always a top-notch wine list, very reasonably priced. Waiting for warm weather to sit outside

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  20. bellacucina55

    San Francisco

    103 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice outdoor patio. The food is consistent and very good. I enjoyed the chopped salad and my girlfriend enjoyed the cod. I have eaten here several times and always enjoy the food.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food was not done. Restaurant not prepared for crowd. No dressing for my salad ever. We will not go back. Fries came after we were done with main dish. Disaster.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Seems to have survived Covid! The food quality was good, but noticeably smaller portions. I requested the fireside room for a party of 7. Unfortunately, our large table was located next to a service entrance/exit. We had a great server. All in all a good experience.

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  23. LaurieM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the perfect spot for a working dinner. The menu had something for everybody and our dinners were delicious.

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  24. PLynn

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a luncheon on a beautiful warm Monday, outside on the patio. Great cocktails and dessert. Was surprised by the small portion sizes for our salads.

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  25. precept

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and good was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and always do at this restaurant on Sundays.

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  26. BeeBee

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    eggs benedict were overcooked. Would recommend the restaurant for overall vibe - love the patio - but the food was meh.

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  27. SteveS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I read many reviews before making a reservation, and I must say that the 4 and 5 star reviews lived up to the experience. The manager was particularly helpful, and I appreciated that.

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  28. TMarie

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our servers were excellent. They assisted us with a different chair for one of our elderly guests and ensured a walker was readily available for our departure. Food and bill all went to the right person (sometimes that doesn't happen even at expensive restaurants!) Lots of laughter and we felt our server appreciated us as we appreciated her too. The door was even held open for the four of us when we left which was a great kindness.

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  29. PeterS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I’m a long time customer of this restaurant. The food and service has suffered. I will try going one last time to see if it has improved.

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  30. AnnW

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and warm outside with plastic divider and heat lamps. Just a little loud with another big group next to us.

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  31. MargieA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the veggie tartine and it was delicious. Waiter attentive and gave clear, concise recommendations.

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  32. precept

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My two friends and I had a wonderful meal and visit..our server was excellent. I love the French toast and bacon there and my friends agreed...the best they had.

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  33. MOJDEHB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    I order cob salad , it was very dry no dressing, our waitress was not a very friendly to asked something

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    No one told us about a pri fixe on Mother’s Day (generally because of volume, but there was absolutely no one in there). There were no vegetarian options at all. Half the table didn’t get their first course. One of us didn’t eat meat and chose not to get anything, nothing was offered to substitute or accommodate. Frustrating experience all around.

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  35. AstridG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    I was not made aware that there was only one option menu for Mother's Day. It was $75.00 per person. With a glass of wine and tip it came to almost $130.00 per person. I would have never made the reservation if I would have been aware of the menu choice, ( no choice ). I think it was a total rip off. Th waiter was very rude on top of it. It'll be along time before I go back.

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  36. Foodie21

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We were a bit disappointed in the following: Menu that was advertised on-line was not what was offered. The butter for our biscuits looked as if it was used by a different table, just a small amount left in bottom of dish and could see indentations from knives that had previously dipped into it. The staff however were very friendly and attentive they tried hard to make us feel welcome.

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  37. NorCalAndy

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    The Mother's Day Brunch was very nice. Definitely prefer the patio to indoors.

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  38. JanPeac

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience5
    Price for the Prix Fix brunch was far too high for what we received.

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  39. dogfan

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    The Mother's Day experience was way below expectations. I booked a table on the patio; went to one that was partially in the sun and tried to switch to another option. I was told that the other table was reserved (no one ever showed up) and that our table would shortly be out of the sun (incorrect as a third of it became fully in the sun). Our waiter was nice but not attentive, didn't know the menu, got three orders incorrect, and never came to see if we needed anything else throughout the meal. The food was mediocre; the quiche was cold and runny (not fully cooked?) and one of the eggs benedict had eggs that were way over cooked and the food was cold. At $60/person for a set price menu with only 8-10 options, the quality should have been much better. I highly doubt we will go back even though we have dined there numerous times over the years.

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  40. frequentdiner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was good but server forgot dressing for the salad, and we had a hard time getting anyone's attention.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Metro Lafayette using the Order Online button.

Metro Lafayette is rated 4.4 stars by 1608 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Metro Lafayette

3524 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between 1st Street and Moraga Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Metro is located in the Plaza Center between Moraga Road and First Street, across the parking lot from Whole Foods Market, in between Jackson's Wine and Spirits and Bank of America. Parking is in front of the building on the plaza side.
  • Public Transit
    Lafayette BART is within 10 minutes walking distance
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian & Pacific Islander
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (925) 284-4422 ext. 3
  • Catering
    Visit our Private Event page for additional details regarding our private spaces and menu options at https://www.metrolafayette.com/private-events/
  • Private party facilities
    Metro's private dining room with fireplace seats up to 70 guests. Our tented garden room on the patio seats 45+, and our semi-private sunroom accommodates 35. During summer months, our outdoor patio seats 150 and accommodates 200+ standing. Minimum food and beverage charge applies. Please email metrolafayette@gmail.com for additional details.
  • Private party contact
    Erika Pringsheim-Moore: (925) 284-5069
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