Metropolis Food - Metropolis, Corolla, NC

Metropolis

4.8

640 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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!

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Location
520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927
Phone number
(252) 453-6167
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
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Anthony

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 640 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Metropolis in the Outer Banks delights with its "outstanding" creative tapas and innovative drinks. Highly praised for "amazing" asparagus soup and "fantastic" martinis, the restaurant offers a unique, seasonal menu. Owners Matt and Mark ensure a "memorable experience," making it a must-visit for "foodies" seeking "delicious" and "satisfying" flavors.

640 Reviews

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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
Richmond47 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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Archibald VIP
Baltimore121 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 15, 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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John VIP
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 15, 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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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Food impeccable. Staff very knowledgeable
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Joyce
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 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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Wendy
West Virginia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 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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Wolff
Miami3 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 29, 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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Metropolis is rated 4.8 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla, NC 27927

Additional information

Phone number
(252) 453-6167
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
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Anthony

Metropolis

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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

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