This was our second visit to Metier. When we first visited three years ago, everything was excellent and we were very pleased. That's why I wanted to take our guests from abroad this time. However, this visit was a complete disappointment. Firstly, I called the venue 15 minutes before our reservation to leave a note, but an automated response indicated that the place was closed. We were very surprised and worried, so we went to the venue. Fortunately, it was open. Despite telling the receptionist at the door that we had a reservation at Metier, she seated us in the normal dining area and handed us the a la carte menu. When we told her there was a mistake and that we were there for Metier, she realized the situation and took us to the other restaurant. When making the reservation days before, the form asked if it was a special occasion which I indicated, noting it was a guest visit and I provided their names. However, during the meal, there was no special celebration or treatment as requested. The occasional treatment they asked about was not provided by them. Even though we ordered some of the most well-known wines listed on the wine menu, each time the waiter came back saying they were not available. The quality of the meals had unfortunately declined since our last visit. In conclusion, it definitely does not deserve a Michelin Star in terms of service quality.

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The ambiance was wonderful. It is a quiet and intimate space that you can enjoy one another’s company without talking over the music or background noise. For the special Valentine’s Day Experience you’re greeted with a photo at the lower entrance near the mantle of the fireplace. Once seated at the table, we were given a drink, some version of a sparkling drink or version of champagne. The huge negative, which they don’t disclose is that they charge you for those at the end. I also added on just one wine pairing that is $150 each. However, they poured us two separate glasses. I figured like some places I’ve been to, they pour half the amount, or simply just have one glass and share it. We don’t typically drink that much, plus, we don’t want to pay the extra $150 if we can help it, because we’re not big drinkers. Luckily I booked this restaurant and got the very last reservation available for this select prefixed multi course menu. I booked using my Chase portal using Tock which gave me 10X points which is always a plus. So, I paid for the reservation up front to include taxes & 23% tip. Unfortunately, with the extra wine pairing and not so complimentary drink it came out to an additional $220 for a total of $1,100. It was a good dinner and dessert with the wine. However, that ruined it a bit. Although there are 6 courses on the menu there were actually 8. One before and one at the end that were off menu. I loved the bluefin toro, and the sturgeon were probably my favorites. We still left painfully full. Some may be weary about the experience of prefixed menus and small portions. I like the variety, opposed to one large entree and calling it a day. The quality of it all was great. But to charge an unforeseen $220, it just undid everything else, it seems for me. I don’t like when business do that. Some may argue, well, we drank it so we should get charged it. Well, we didn’t finish it all because we don’t drink that much, that’s why in the reservation it asks you explicitly whether you want to add a wine pairing, and if so for how many. We now know to clarify. Because we had another dinner somewhere else with wine pairings and all 7 glasses were already on the table per seat. Giving us the perfect opportunity to remind them we only selected one and the table across did the same. The food and ambience were good and the service. The major ding was the extra charge, which isn’t chump change.

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