Metropolis Food - Metropolis, Corolla, NC

Metropolis

4.8

641 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

25 Mar 2025

19:00

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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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 Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Heavier Tapas

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

What 641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metropolis in the Outer Banks offers "innovative and creative tapas," with a sophisticated menu and "extensive craft cocktails." Guests praise its "imaginative and delicious" food, including standout dishes like asparagus soup and shrimp risotto. Mark and Matt, the owners, are "attentive" hosts, ensuring a "memorable experience" with "friendly service."

641 Reviews

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Ryan
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 15 February 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 31 December 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 31 December 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 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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Archibald VIP
Baltimore121 reviews
5.0
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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John VIP
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
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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Joyce
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
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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Metropolis is rated 4.8 stars by 641 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

25 Mar 2025

19:00

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 Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mark Anthony
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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Menu

Lighter Tapas

Locally Baked BriocheUS$5.00

Martini of Lump CrabUS$13.00

Artisanal Cheese PlateUS$12.00

Kung Pao Fried CalamariUS$9.00

Salad of Baby ArugulaUS$10.00

Chef Inspired Duo of AhiUS$12.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewers (2)US$12.00

Chilled Garlic Oil Poached AsparagusUS$10.00

Heavier Tapas

Pan Seared Local Jumbo Sea ScallopsUS$16.00

Lamb Kefta KebabUS$14.00

Pan Roasted Abalone MushroomUS$13.00

"St. Martin" Spicy Shrimp StewUS$12.00

Quail & GritsUS$13.00

Angel Hair w/ Lump CrabUS$14.00

Butter Poached Beef TenderloinUS$14.00

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