Metropolis Food - Metropolis, Corolla, NC

Metropolis

4.9 (645)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

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2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

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
Neighborhood
Corolla
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Locally Baked Brioche$5.00
w/ White Truffle Honey Butter
Martini of Lump Crab$13.00
Segmented Grapefruit, Celery, Old Bay Aioli & Chive
Artisanal Cheese Plate$12.00
Kung Pao Fried Calamari$9.00
Crushed Peanut, Red Bell, Scallion & Sesame
Salad of Baby Arugula$10.00
Va. Peanuts, Goat Cheese, Candied Bacon, Pickled Sweet Onion & Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Chef Inspired Duo of Ahi$12.00
Grilled Shrimp Skewers (2)$12.00
Crispy Polenta, Sweet Pepper Relish
Chilled Garlic Oil Poached Asparagus$10.00
Crumbled Egg Yolk, Black Truffle Vinaigrette

Heavier Tapas

Pan Seared Local Jumbo Sea Scallops$16.00
Bacon Fried Abalone Mushroom, Lemon Mousse, Foie Gras Vinaigrette
Lamb Kefta Kebab$14.00
Tomato & Coriander Chick Pea Stew, Tzaziki
Pan Roasted Abalone Mushroom$13.00
Panko Crusted Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic Marinara
"St. Martin" Spicy Shrimp Stew$12.00
Curried Carolina Rice
Quail & Grits$13.00
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Quail, Goat Cheese Grits, Red Eye Gravy
Angel Hair w/ Lump Crab$14.00
Va. Country Ham, Tomato, Basil Cream & GBC
Butter Poached Beef Tenderloin$14.00
Roasted Asparagus, White Truffle Buerre Blanc

What 645 people are saying

Metropolis reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Metropolis delights with its imaginative and delicious tapas, offering a tantalizing array of dishes like the "unusually delicious" roasted garlic bisque and "wonderful crab cakes." With "friendly" service and expertly crafted cocktails, it's "perfect for a date night" and consistently impresses both new and returning diners. Highly recommended!

645 Reviews

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Ann VIP
Washington DC54 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When we are visiting Corolla, we come here at least once a week. Starting with the yummy and ample martinis and then with a very fun, small plate style approach to the menu. This week we enjoyed the Lamb kofta with the amazing red pepper base, the mini crab cakes. Hubby ALWAYS gets the short rib rage of it is in the menu and I really enjoy the foie gras as dessert. Matt and Mark are truly masters. Enjoy!
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Jay
Raleigh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef is fantastic! One of our favorite restaurants.
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Steve
Tampa6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is just a wonderful restaurant. The small plates are delicious. There's a GF menu for those with allergies. They can also offer GF options on the regular menu. Example: they swapped out the pasta for polenta cakes.
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Brian
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going here for more than 10 years. Most recent might have been the best. Wonderful crab cakes, calamari was so tender. And the break pudding was amazing. Always very warm and friendly, wonderful drinks, and great food. It’s not inexpensive but it always feels worth it.
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Ryan
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! 4th time dining with them and they never disappoint
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent dinner and cocktails at Metropolis and we will definitely be back. We had an unusually delicious roasted garlic bisque, fresh focaccia bread, Tom kha gai with giant chunks of lobster, calamari, and foie gras, all served tapas style. There were a variety of tasty cocktails to try as well. Perfect for a date night out.
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Mary VIP
Las Vegas9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lots of nice menu options. Enjoyed the roasted garlic bisque. Focaccia was equally lovely. Unique bourbon selections (they have Blanton’s)!
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Rick
Wilmington6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professionals run this place. Delicious food, excellent cocktails, friendly
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Kristine
Richmond48 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always excellent food and service, specialty drinks fun to try.
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TIMOTHY
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 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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Metropolis is rated 4.9 stars by 645 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

Additional information

Neighborhood
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 Lot
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.

Metropolis

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Lighter Tapas

Locally Baked Brioche$5.00

Martini of Lump Crab$13.00

Artisanal Cheese Plate$12.00

Kung Pao Fried Calamari$9.00

Salad of Baby Arugula$10.00

Chef Inspired Duo of Ahi$12.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewers (2)$12.00

Chilled Garlic Oil Poached Asparagus$10.00

Heavier Tapas

Pan Seared Local Jumbo Sea Scallops$16.00

Lamb Kefta Kebab$14.00

Pan Roasted Abalone Mushroom$13.00

"St. Martin" Spicy Shrimp Stew$12.00

Quail & Grits$13.00

Angel Hair w/ Lump Crab$14.00

Butter Poached Beef Tenderloin$14.00

What 645 people are saying

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