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Metropolis, Corolla, NC

Metropolis

4.5
4.5
638 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
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Metropolis

4.5
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Corolla

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Metropolis has a chic, urban adult atmosphere where creativity is king. Lava lamps, abstract art and the clever fusion of food and drink await. More than 80 hand crafted martinis, 20 single malt scotches, a sophisticated winelist and an everchanging assortment of fabulous things to eat are offered. Metropolis offers more than 50 "small plates" (the literal translation of "tapas"), some lighter, some heavier, some hot, some cold, and from there the fun begins.
Between the two of them, Mark and Matt of Metropolis have over 30 years of restaurant experience in Corolla, and they pride themselves on making your experience at Metropolis a memorable one. Open year round for dinner. Metropolis is a favorite of locals and those in the restaurant industry.
Come and see what so many people are talking about. Metropolis...just like in "the city"...but better!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Southern, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Valentine"s Day dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (252) 453-6167
  • Website
    http://www.metropolisobx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Anthony
  • Catering
    Metropolis has extensive off premise catering experience. We are fully licensed and permitted. We have catered parties as large as 1000 and weddings as large as 250. We can travel anywhere from Hatteras to the 4x4 territory in Carova. Menus are unique and are custom built with Metropolis' Executive Chef, Mark Anthony
  • Private party facilities
    Metropolis is a perfect space for a rehearsal dinner or private party for a group of up to 80.
  • Location
    520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927
  • Area
    Corolla
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Lighter Tapas

  • Locally Baked BriocheUSD 5.00

    w/ White Truffle Honey Butter

    • Martini of Lump CrabUSD 13.00

      Segmented Grapefruit, Celery, Old Bay Aioli & Chive

      • Artisanal Cheese PlateUSD 12.00

        • Kung Pao Fried CalamariUSD 9.00

          Crushed Peanut, Red Bell, Scallion & Sesame

          • Salad of Baby ArugulaUSD 10.00

            Va. Peanuts, Goat Cheese, Candied Bacon, Pickled Sweet Onion & Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette

            • Chef Inspired Duo of AhiUSD 12.00

              • Grilled Shrimp Skewers (2)USD 12.00

                Crispy Polenta, Sweet Pepper Relish

                • Chilled Garlic Oil Poached AsparagusUSD 10.00

                  Crumbled Egg Yolk, Black Truffle Vinaigrette

                  Heavier Tapas

                  • Pan Seared Local Jumbo Sea ScallopsUSD 16.00

                    Bacon Fried Abalone Mushroom, Lemon Mousse, Foie Gras Vinaigrette

                    • Lamb Kefta KebabUSD 14.00

                      Tomato & Coriander Chick Pea Stew, Tzaziki

                      • Pan Roasted Abalone MushroomUSD 13.00

                        Panko Crusted Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic Marinara

                        • "St. Martin" Spicy Shrimp StewUSD 12.00

                          Curried Carolina Rice

                          • Quail & GritsUSD 13.00

                            Cornmeal Crusted Fried Quail, Goat Cheese Grits, Red Eye Gravy

                            • Angel Hair w/ Lump CrabUSD 14.00

                              Va. Country Ham, Tomato, Basil Cream & GBC

                              • Butter Poached Beef TenderloinUSD 14.00

                                Roasted Asparagus, White Truffle Buerre Blanc

                                Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                What 638 people are saying

                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                4.5
                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                • 4.5Food
                                • 4.4Service
                                • 4.3Ambience
                                • 4.2Value

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Loved For

                                • Coastal North Carolina

                                  Innovative

                                • Coastal North Carolina

                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                • Coastal North Carolina

                                  Lively

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Best Overall

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Best Food

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Best Service

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Best Ambience

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Best Value

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Good for special occasions

                                • Outer Banks

                                  Lively

                                Review summary

                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                Metropolis in Corolla is a culinary gem offering "creative tapas" and exceptional cocktails. Mark and Matt, the welcoming hosts, ensure every visit is "phenomenal." Known for its "NYC-quality" dishes, this spot is a must-visit for tapas lovers. Highlights include the famous asparagus soup and a vibrant drink menu.

                                638 Reviews

                                1. TIMOTHY

                                  Cleveland

                                  3 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  As usual, Metropolis was great. The food is imaginative and delicious and the cocktails are above and beyond. We returned the next night just for a nightcap.

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                                2. Archibald

                                  VIP

                                  Baltimore

                                  121 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  121 reviews

                                  Dined on 15 November 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Tasty, well crafted menu and superb cocktails. Very happy with the experience and we would love to return.

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                                3. John

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  12 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  12 reviews

                                  Dined on 15 November 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Best food in the Outer Banks. My wife and I have been coming here for years, we also had them cater our son‘s wedding. Innovative and creative tapas. We love this place. Highly recommended!

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                                4. OpenTable Diner

                                  Richmond

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 26 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Amazing experience. Food impeccable. Staff very knowledgeable

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                                5. Joyce

                                  Raleigh

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on 9 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 3
                                  We have been going here annually for the last 10+ years. There are numerous options and the food is exceptional.

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                                6. Wendy

                                  VIP

                                  West Virginia

                                  13 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  13 reviews

                                  Dined on 9 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Our yearly trek and it doesn't ever disappoint. My friend indulged while i was on a restricted diet which was nicely accommodated. We'll be back next year!

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                                7. Wolff

                                  Miami

                                  3 reviews

                                  1.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined on 29 September 2024

                                  1. Overall 1
                                  2. Food 1
                                  3. Service 1
                                  4. Ambience 2
                                  Vraiment très déçu, le metropolis était un de mes restaurant coup de cœur à chaque passage dans la région je faisais un détour pour venir dîner. Le service était lamentable, la personne n’avait aucune expression, un robot qui n’attendais qu’une chose la fin de notre repas. Pour la nourriture une catastrophe, de grand nom pour décrire les plats qui n’avait aucune saveur. Le risotto au citron, Une riz à l’eau ! Les calamars avait un goût très fort et désagréable, et pour finir la crème au Martini qui n’avait juste un goût de sucre. Plus rien à voir avec le restaurant que j’ai connu. Il est vraiment temps de vous reprendre.

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                                8. Timothy

                                  New Orleans

                                  6 reviews

                                  4.0

                                  6 reviews

                                  Dined on 19 September 2024

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 4
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Incredible food which far exceeded my expectations for a restaurant in a strip mall at the beach. Each small plate was exquisitely prepared with attention to fine detail and fresh local ingredients.

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                                9. Julie

                                  VIP

                                  Las Vegas

                                  28 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  28 reviews

                                  Dined on 15 September 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  What an amazing gem in the outer banks!!! Highly recommend this place. The chef knows what he or she is doing! Get the asparagus soup!!! It lives up to its reputation. Will most definitely return!!

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                                10. Lois

                                  Richmond

                                  14 reviews

                                  4.0

                                  14 reviews

                                  Dined on 13 September 2024

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 3
                                  3. Service 3
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Really enjoy this place while in the area. Love the tapas concept and enjoying several different dishes. Great cocktail selection. The night we dined, 2 of us ordered the shrimp and lemon risotto. The only dish of the night that was a disappointment. Had to send it back the first time. The risotto was hard and not creamy. They redid the dish, but it too ended up bland and lifeless. No salt and pepper on the table, so we had to borrow a set from the serving station. That made it a bit better. Other dishes people enjoyed were the scallops, the lobster and pasta dish and the beef ragu. Soup special, asparagus and crab, was wonderful, as was the bread.

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                                FAQs

                                Metropolis is rated 4.5 stars by 638 OpenTable diners.

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                                A photo of Metropolis restaurant

                                Metropolis

                                4.5
                                $30 and under
                                Tapas / Small Plates
                                Corolla

                                Make a booking

                                2 people
                                7:00 pm
                                Google Map for Metropolis

                                520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

                                Additional information

                                • Area
                                  Corolla
                                • Hours of Operation
                                  Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Valentine"s Day dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                • Price
                                  $30 and under
                                • Cuisines
                                  Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Southern, Fusion / Eclectic
                                • Dining style
                                  Casual Elegant
                                • Dress code
                                  Resort Casual
                                • Parking details
                                  Public Parking
                                • Payment Options
                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                • Executive Chef
                                  Mark Anthony
                                • Additional
                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                • Website
                                  http://www.metropolisobx.com/
                                • Phone number
                                  (252) 453-6167
                                • Catering
                                  Metropolis has extensive off premise catering experience. We are fully licensed and permitted. We have catered parties as large as 1000 and weddings as large as 250. We can travel anywhere from Hatteras to the 4x4 territory in Carova. Menus are unique and are custom built with Metropolis' Executive Chef, Mark Anthony
                                • Private party facilities
                                  Metropolis is a perfect space for a rehearsal dinner or private party for a group of up to 80.
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