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Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson - Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson, New York, NY

Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

4.5
4.5
500 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson is a vibrant contemporary American restaurant from Marcus Samuelsson within the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Metropolis is the culinary anchor of this new cultural cornerstone of Lower Manhattan and is honored to play a role in the final chapter of rebuilding the World Trade Center site. Its menu explores the rich culinary traditions of New York City through a modern lens with theatrical cocktails, a fun and worldly wine list, and gracious hospitality. Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis features a dazzling yet warmly inviting dining room and a bustling bar, a landscaped outdoor terrace, and a lobby lounge featuring free-to-the-public artistic programming.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 11:30 am–2:00 pm Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 266-3018
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Samuelsson
  • Private party facilities
    Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis is a dazzling backdrop for your most memorable moments. From corporate dinners in the private dining room and restaurant space to lively galas and weddings on our terrace or in our theaters, Metropolis is the premier venue for your next celebration.
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located at 251 Fulton Street and the corner of Greenwich Street on the World Trade Center Campus
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 500 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson offers a chic and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for pre-theater dining at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Guests rave about "wonderful cocktails" and "amazing food," with standout dishes like crispy snapper and fried chicken. Service is generally attentive, although some diners note occasional delays. Overall, it's a stylish venue with well-prepared dishes, making it a notable addition to NYC's dining scene.

500 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently fire - innovative, flavorful, hints of Marcus everywhere dating back to his time at aquavit in the 90s (I was around then) - also. Ashley makes amazing drinks!! Love this place and all you do. Thanks, and see you soon!

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  2. William

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great options, really welcoming staff. I can't wait to go back.
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded 1 day ago
    We are thrilled to hear that our guests had such a wonderful experience that they can't wait to return! Thank you, William, for being our guest and sharing your fantastic feedback. It was a pleasure to host you, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, The Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson Team

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  3. Analiese

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    To eat we had the oysters, corn bread, peekytoe crab, and lobster linguine. For drinks we had the Flying Fish, Baked Apple, and Harvest Martini. For dessert we had the popcorn ice cream. Drinks were delicious! Although the Flying Fish was served in a silly fish pitcher with two bendy straws and wasn’t easily shared across the table. Oysters were served a la carte table side which was a fun touch. Corn brew was really good. Loved the goat butter. Peekytoe crab is a soup so keep that in mind if you’re planning to share. The lobster linguine was okay. The lobster was chewy and there weren’t enough noodles in my opinion. Would probably try another main next time. Popcorn ice cream was good, just had a lot of hard kernels. I guess that’s just the risk you take with popcorn though. Overall I had a great time and would come back, but it was a little annoying to have our meal interrupted several times by 3 different people to ask if we were “still working”. The restaurant was far from packed with about 70% of tables empty on a Tuesday night so it was confusing to feel so rushed.
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Analiese, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed our drinks, oysters, and other aspects of your meal, as well as the unique touch of our table-side service. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused by the interruption during your meal — that is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We also appreciate your input on our linguine and ice cream and will certainly share your insights with our culinary team. We’re grateful for your visit and would love to welcome you back soon to make your next meal even better! Warmly, The Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson Team

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Beautiful ambiance , patient and polite staff , and food 10/10 . The music was at a decent volume where we didn’t have to yell to hear each other . Overall 10/10
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded 5 days ago
    Hi there! We are thrilled you loved our superb food, beautiful ambiance, and friendly service. Thank you for the kind words; we are ecstatic you had a 10/10 experience. Please come back and see us again! All the best, The Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson Team

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  5. Andrew

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food we received was amazing. They didn’t have a dish on the menu. I asked for Tonic water twice and they brought soda water twice. I ordered a coffee after dinner which they forgot to bring but did try to charge me for. Listen, I suspect this place could be good if Marcus Samuelson was more involved. As it is, it’s pretty sloppy sheik.
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Andrew, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, impeccable service, and a beautiful atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson Team

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was amazing… from customer service , ambiance and even better the food and drinks!!
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded 5 days ago
    Hi there! We’re delighted the ambiance, food, drinks, and service made your visit enjoyable. We always aim to create a memorable experience, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Regards, The Metropolis Restaurant Team

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  7. justin

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the most amazing experience I've had in a long time! The food, the ambiance, the service was amazing. The restaurant is in an awesome location. The director, Isaiah, greeted my girlfriend and I and made sure our expectations were achieved. Our waiter, Ira, was also amazing with his service as well. I raved about this restaurant to all my friends the next day. My girlfriend and I will definitely be returning for another date with other friends of ours!

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  8. Nicole

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The staffs personality, their kindness, their company was great. ESPECIALLY Isaiah. Our server was very kind, all the staff who stopped by to clear plates, bring water, etc were amazing. My only concern was the server not properly telling me what had wheat/gluten in it or the server being uneducated on what had wheat/gluten. I have a lot of food sensitivity in addition to some gut issues. We called prior to making reservations to inquire if the restaurant had gluten free options and was informed that they did. My server shared incorrect information about items that were "gluten free", which I ordered and then later found out was made with wheat after asking for the ingredient list. I did not eat the item, thank goodness, and was spared the aftermath of eating wheat, but that could have gotten very dangerous if I ate the food. I did share with the server that the ingredients do include wheat/gluten so it is not offered to another gluten intolerant customer. The server was apologetic. He was very polite, but I also felt like I couldn't trust what he told me I could or couldn't eat safely with my intolerances. The restaurant was beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed the food I did eat. This was my first time eating out at a restaurant in over 8 weeks following an intense detox. Glad this was my first outing. Would love to return.
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded on 15 November 2024
    Dear Nicole, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, impeccable service, and a beautiful atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we contacted you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson Team

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  9. MelBPC

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience at Metropolis! The decor and ambiance were just perfect—cozy yet elegant. The food was delicious and the cocktails were great. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the night even better. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded on 10 November 2024
    We are already looking forward to your return, too, Mel! We are delighted you enjoyed our decor, ambiance, food, cocktails, and service—thank you! We can't wait to see you again soon. Warmly, The Metropolis Team

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  10. Marcus

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and vibes. The service left a lot to be desired, but as this could be a one-off issue, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to friends!
    Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Marcus, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback, and we are glad to know you enjoyed our food and vibe. However, we sincerely apologize for the disappointing service. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. Warmly, The Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson Team

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Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson is rated 4.5 stars by 500 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
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251 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 11:30 am–2:00 pm Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located at 251 Fulton Street and the corner of Greenwich Street on the World Trade Center Campus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Samuelsson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (212) 266-3018
  • Private party facilities
    Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis is a dazzling backdrop for your most memorable moments. From corporate dinners in the private dining room and restaurant space to lively galas and weddings on our terrace or in our theaters, Metropolis is the premier venue for your next celebration.
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