Metro 8 Steakhouse

From the outside of the building you’d be surprised that this amazing gem of a restaurant sits just inside. The decor is simplistic and quaint, the atmosphere is romantic with a low lit dining room and white linen draped tables. The servers are very respectful, attentive and willing to offer suggestions on the menu. As for the menu, it is filled delectable choices both American and from the Executive Chefs home country of Argentina. Their signature steak was delightful! It was cooked perfectly with the perfect amount of sear! My wife’s filet mignon was melt in your mouth tender, with the perfect temperature when it arrived at the table. After eating all we could of the amazing food, the server boxed up what we had left and even took the time to make sure everything was separated in the container so nothing would touch. The service we received here is top notch and I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to my local friends.

Dee guided us with great suggestions on the wine and dinner menu. Super prompt with service and made us and our guest feel special. We started with a couple drinks, Cesar and house salad. Cesar salad was huge, good for 2. Hanger steak, filet mignon and homemade fettuccine for dinner - everything was good and gone. Chocolate torte and souffle for dinner with port and b52 to bow on a beautiful dinner. We'll definitely be back. Dee, Karissa, and the staff made our evening memorable.

Excellent steak house just outside of Downtown Durham. Menu has Brazilian vibes. Filet Au Poivre was cooked to perfection. Tiramisu was a huge portion and was delicious but the chocolate lava cake was amazing.

We enjoyed our first visit here. Graduation weekend meant we should have made a reservation, but the staff was kind and accommodating. The food was delicious, and the wait staff was knowledgeable. The staff worked gracefully and efficiently. This was a wonderful experience for a special occasion.

I feel like this place is hidden , the location was great . The staff were very kind and explained things on the menu we inquired about. The owners were hands so that made the experience memorable. I definitely would revisit again, such a nice place!

WOW! Took my 15 year old son out for his birthday and it was a fantastic experience. The restaurant is gorgeous! The staff is 6 star friendly, helpful and kind. The food... The food is incredible! Metro 8 is a steakhouse with a more than steak menu. Everything we ordered was great! This is certainly our go to formal restaurant.

We had an amazing experience. We made reservations prior and were able to avoid any wait time. We had asked for a secluded table when we made reservations, and they were able to accommodate our request. We had a great table which happened to be next to their beautiful Christmas tree, which added a nice magical touch to our experience. We had the provoleta and chorizo for our appetizer and both were delicious. My husband had the cowboy ribeye and said it was the best he has had. So tender and juicy and seasoned perfectly. I had their popular Churrasco steak, and it was equally amazing. Their sides are a little basic but still very tasty. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the food. The service was great, and the whole staff works together to take care of you. It was refreshing to see. We would definitely make our way back.

It's one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. Everything was delicious. The dessert was amazing. Highly recommend this place.

Metro 8 is incredible! I don't usually go to Durham but definitely worth the trip. The Churrasco was incredible and I left enough room for the chocolate soufflé. Best decision!

This was our first time dining here. We received a gift card for our anniversary. It's super helpful that you can make reservations online, and it seems like most people have reservations when dining here. One odd thing was that we originally had a reservation for July 3 that got canceled the day of because they were closed that week. That was disappointing, and we only found out via an automated email. So, this August visit was my second reservation attempt, and thankfully no issues. Service was great. The food and drinks were good and reasonably priced. The provoleta appetizer and the chocolate soufflé were my favorites! I am not a steak person so I had the chicken caper - it was OK - but I'd probably try something else next time. My husband had the churrasco steak and said it was great! Overall, this was a nice spot that I plan to return to for special occasions when dining out.

Thank you for a wonderful evening! We were in from out of town and found you on Open Table. Our server, Frida, was very attentive and sweet. The owner came over and checked on us and was very proud and should be! All four of us had excellent food and the dulce de leche crepes were fantastic!

My friend and I came in around 6 pm on a Saturday evening without a reservation and we were seated right away. The ambiance was quite fancy and high end in my opinion. The lighting, linens, and decor all amplified the feeling of luxury. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful, she gave lots of recommendations and explained the menu thoroughly. Although this is a fancier restaurant, the menu prices seemed pretty reasonable. As someone who doesn't eat much steak, I was happy to see they had chicken, fish, and other non-steak options as well. I ordered the chicken breast with a side of broccolini. I was impressed with the juiciness and tenderness of the chicken - it was not dry at all! It had great flavor but I was most blown away by the texture. The broccolini was also very good. It was crunchy, well seasoned, and not too oily. Overall the meal didn't feel too heavy or greasy and the portions were satisfying. The only complaint I have is that the food took quite a while to come out, but aside from that this was an amazing, high end dining experience! My friend and I agreed we would both come back for sure.

Sybil was our server. She was outstanding. The other staff supporting her were very responsive to our needs and kept our drinks coming. We ordered the Churrasco, Lobster Ravioli and the Filet. Everything was well cooked. Of all the three meals, the Churrasco was the best. Great flavor, juicy and the sauce that is served with it was incredible. The place was very clean, well lit and nicely decorated. Great steakhouse!

My husband and I ate here for Valentine's Day and had a most wonderful time. Our server, Allison, was delightful and attentive and we enjoyed talking with the owner. The food was exquisite, especially the desserts. YUM! Can't wait to visit again.

This is a cool, quaint family owned steakhouse with an Argentinian flare. The wife is the bartender/hostess/ manager and she is honestly one of the sweetest, engaging people I've met. You can tell she truly loves her resturant and welcomes all her guest with a neighborly warmth. Her husband is the chef and makes one serious Churrasco steak ! Order it medium rare use the criollo sauce with it and thank me later it's AMAZING! The spinach Alfredo was also very good it's a riff on creamed spinach which was enjoyable. I had a few old fashioned's and they were ok a little to sweet for my taste but I'm a whiskey and cocktail nerd so i may be judging a little too critically. The key like pie was also tasty! This place is a strong 7/10 would eat here again.

Maybe we came on an off night. They did have a sign that said hiring. Reviews were amazing and well we didn't quite agree with any of those reviews. Staff was extremely kind. Really nice atmosphere. Food however had no taste. We aren't picky but I can say for the price it was one of the worst meals we have had. The asparagus seemed to simply be boiled. Even adding salt didn't help. We were excited but can say we won't be recommending it to friends or visiting again.

My wife and I came for our anniversary. What a nice experience. Ali greeted us and gave a great recommendation for the chocolate soufflé for our anniversary dessert. Service was fast. Churrasco steak was delicious as well as the side of spinach Alfredo. The ambiance and decor was refined . 5 stars!

Definitely recommend the filet mignon. One of the best that I've ever had. Churrizo was great as well with a big portion, but preferred the filet mignon. The vegetables on the side were marvelous, which I wasn't expecting since a lot of places don't get those right. The tiramisu was great, but I haven't been to many Italian places that don't do those well. Taking a point off because they had a big party that reserved the whole place come in in the middle of our dinner and it got really loud and busy.

Best appetizers are the empanadas, or the provoleta if you're a cheese lover. I highly recommend the churrasco and baked potato as an entree. For dessert, definitely the souffle if you like chocolate, or the crepes if you love sweet.

Great food last night. But why rush us through dinner when the place was 20% full at 6:30 on a Friday in late June? The staff was really pushing us to get out.

Consistently delicious and perfectly cooked steaks and chops. Very friendly owners and attentive. Everything to love in a steakhouse!

Went here last night for dinner (Jan 2022). I would absolutely eat here again. Food: The food is a fusion of American steakhouse with an Argentinian classic flavors. The quality and portion sizes are on point. Our cocktails were very good... I love a place that knows how to make a very dirty Martini! For an appetizer 3 of us shared empanadas and provoleta. Both were good - but the empanadas were AMAZING! The main courses we ate were the Churrasco and the Salmon with sides of broccolini, asparagus, and sweet potato fries. I can't tell you which dish was better but they were all very very good! Flavor was superb and food was cooked perfectly. We finished the meal off with a chocolate soufflé, key lime pie, and dulce de leche crepes. The crepes are a MUST HAVE! I wished I had enough of an appetite for 10 of those! Service: The Service was wonderful. The staff was all wearing masks and seated tables a nice social distance from each other. They were timely, knowledgeable, and personable. Ambiance: The food is a bit fancy but the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. It is my understanding that they recently moved locations due to a rent-raise from the old landlord during COVID-19 (landlord jerk-move!). So If you are in the neighborhood be sure to consider them next time you want a nice meal.

Came here on a Tuesday night about 7 or so and place was still pretty busy. Sat at the bar and had a glass of red from Oregon and it was a nice selection. Steaks were cooked just as asked and the meal was very good. We also ordered the spinach and artichoke with chips for an appetizer and I took a slice of cheesecake to go.

I'll start by saying that I don't disagree with the many posts very favorable to Metro8. I'm choosing to believe that "local knowledge" would have prevented the unfortunate outcome and will know better what to order should i return. I was hosting dinner for four tonight and two of the dinners (steaks) had to be returned. One dinner was mine and the other one of my guests. They were woefully undercooked. Seriously undercooked. I cannot remember the last time I returned anything while dining out. I think maybe one other time in my life I may have. Unfortunately when the refired steaks returned they were predictably overcooked lacking any taste. The spinach alfredo was unlike any I had ever seen before. Their take on it is a few overcooked and limp spinach leaves accompanied by some runny sauce. Not sure if it's meant to be served room temperature but it was inedible. I'm happy to report that my other two guests were pleased with their selections. The others had steaks as well along with a Cesar Salad and artichoke dip to start. The dip was quite good. The staff was inviting and attentive and handled our unfortunate meals with grace. The restaurant was attractive and quite clean. I'll probably return at some point. But next time I'll make my preparation expectations a little more clear.

Great food with reasonable price, interior design is also very modern and chic. Churrasco was cooked to perfection, not chewy. Also ordered a NY strip (unfortunately not pictured) but the meat was prepared well, with super fat layers properly removed so its not overly greasy or heavy. Staff was very attentive, definitely will return.

We went here for our Valentine's Day dinner. The restaurant was decorated with beautiful Valentine's themed items. The atmosphere was super intimate and relaxing. They served dinner rolls with a herb and butter sauce. That was amazing. We had a steak for our dinner that was absolutely cooked to perfection. I didn't necessarily want the spinach cooked in the Alfredo sauce and the cook made an exception and altered the dish for me. I would highly recommend this place for any occasion.

The good is always amazing here. The service is one of the best I've received in a long time! The ambiance is perfect for celebration or just date night! We truly love this place!

First time here. Arrived for a 5:30 reservation. Basically empty restaurant at this time. Maybe two other tables seated. We had cocktails first then ordered dinner and wine. Two in the party ordered house salads butternut squash soup- to be served as meal (but it was served early )delicious and hot! The guys ordered filet and baked potatoes. Finally after checking a couple of times and over an hour later the steaks and potato arrives. Steak was ok- but warm at best and no juice! Potato was good but again not hot (barely warm) at all! I will give this restaurant a second try- but if food is merely warm at best next time....we won't be back. The manager did check with us since it was taking so long but once food was served, no one asked if it was ok.

Metro 8 is one of our favorite Durham restaurants. We like showing it off to friends and clients. They've recently moved to a new location on Broad Street with easy access to parking and a more elegant atmosphere. They have a beautiful bar and plenty of well-spread-out seating, as well as a private dining room. The chef/owner is from Argentina, and has some signature dishes you won't find anywhere else. The service is fast and waitstaff very friendly. The cocktails, food, and desserts were all excellent and memorable. I had the salmon with broccolini. My husband and our dinner guests had the Churrasco steak, which is their signature dish. All were fabulous and cooked to perfection. The chocolate soufflé and cheesecake were a perfect ending to a delicious meal. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a delicious meal and a relaxing evening!

Amazing place, food,staff! We went with family for a special dinner. The wait staff took our orders (15) of us. Brought out foods & drinks to correct people. The staff were amazing & so kind. The food was all excellent! Looking forward to trying new restaurant site!

At the last moment we decided to go... The host fit us in without a reservation. Our waiter Ali was very attentive and fun to talk to! The food was amazing! The pork chop was tender and juicy. The lamb chops were simply delicious. So glad we decided to go!

Had the churrasco with broccolini and French fries and it was delicious! A little on the pricier side but I will def be back for another special occasion.

This spot has a cool ambiance! I went in as soon as it opened. I opted for dine in instead of the patio due to it being sooo hot outside. The inside gives me "rustic elegance" as the music whistles over the guests chatters. The service was spot on! Our waitress checked up on us at perfect timing and even (someone who looked like the manager) stopped by frequently, refilling our drinks. The menu options are small and it didn't help that they're out of shrimp due to COVID. I was told the stuffed shrimp is amazing . For starters I had both the empanadas and the chorizo. The empanadas comes with with and they're very large. It was very flavorful however I wish it came with a sauce. I also had the chorizo for an app. It's one sausage sliced up for you. Although it was appealing to the taste buds, the presentation could use a little something more; just one sausage is a little bland to the eye. For the entrée, I had the lobster ravioli with sautéed broccolini. This was good, needed some extra salt to bring out the flavor in the sauce and pasta but it was indeed delicious. My guest had a HUGE NY strip with beautiful grill marks and a heaping bounty of fries. For the miscellanies, parking is ok. It's a busy, busy street so if you get to park right out front on the side of the road then you're good to go. Lovely area for an evening stroll as well.

I went here for dinner for prom and the service was really good it's a nice fancy restaurant but I personally don't like the food and I don't plan on coming back

Metro 8 was recommended by a colleague after reviewing it here. Yelp reviews said it was the #3 steakhouse in Durham, after Angus Barn (#1) and Nana Steak (#2). I'm from the Chicagoland area where steakhouses are plentiful, well-known and extremely good. In my opinion, Angus Barn is hugely over rated and high priced for the quality and service. Nana Steak is difficult, at best to get into, so I've yet to try it or hear negative comments beyond that. Metro 8, in my opinion, of the Durham steakhouses I've eaten at is the BEST! Service is phenomenal. The staff is well versed with the menu and very personable. The quality of the food and drinks are worth every penny you will pay (which isnt expensive). Ambiance is perfect! You can hear those at the table clearly without shouting over music or other restaurant noise. I had the Cowboy Ribeye with the loaded baked potato. I will be eating these for two more days! It was a lot of food. I also had the Provelenta appetizer. This was like having a crustless cheese pizza. So yummy! We didn't save room for dessert, but if it's anything like the app and entrees, you will not be disappointed. If you are looking for the Best Steakhouse in Durham, I highly recommend Metro 8! I doubt you will be disappointed.

Metro 8 is a very cozy little steakhouse with a warm feel. There is plenty of space between tables for your romantic conversations. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is on point. Very friendly bartender and staff. The only think I didn't care for was the Italian dressing with herbs and spices "Chimichurri" sauce. Authentic chimichurri would compliment their churrasco steak much better. Be sure to get there at a reasonable time in order to find a parking space. The small lot fills up quickly due to the other restaurants nearby.

Tonight is my 31st Wedding anniversary. We chose to celebrate at Metro 8, what a disappointment! Upon arrival we were sat in the very back of the restaurant at a busy intersection of the kitchen and party room. The entire restaurant was practically empty with the exception of a few guest. Then we we're rushed to make our food selections by the manager and our wait staff. They had a big party coming in and that was obviously the priority. This was our second time patronizing the restaurant and our last. Customer service gets a C.

Nice interior, good and friendly service. Portions good. Waiter made a big deal of undercooking steaks as "can always cook more if requested." My Medium-Rare was close to medium, barely red and no blood. Couldn't uncook. Separately, the steak was barely upscale steakhouse quality/taste/moist. Above a standard restaurant, low for an expense account level steakhouse. May return, but will try another in that area first. Ordered a chocolate souffle to share, which came out as a doughy brownie. No airy souffle, though tasted good. A flourless chocolate cake or a moist brownie with IC would be better. Bottom line, adequately enjoyable, though a bit disappointing.

This place is a joke! Upon entering we are greeted by this smutty obnoxious woman who's wearing slippers we later learned was the owner. And we even dressed up because this place was recommended by a colleague. We could have gotten a way with just jeans and a t shirt since the staff was just wearing just that. My salmon was over cooked and too sour. Husband's Filet Mignon was a disgrace. Our son's NY Strip was tough his jaw was hurting from chewing that he finally gave up, he only ate a third of it, clearly below standard steak. My daughter's 4 pieces lobster ravioli., well they could have gotten another if they have gotten it from Publix.,terrible, taste like cheap prepackaged lobster ravioli. Chorizo too salty, empanada nothing special. Dulce De Leche Crepe was tooth achingly sweet, Soufflé nothing to write home about. The location is also across a funeral home., and the owner acted like they're in a prime location. That would be our first and last visit. There are plenty of Steakhouses worthy of our $$$

We had a reservation for 8 people to celebrate a graduation. The restaurant was fairly quiet and not overly crowded at 7:00 on a Saturday. The service was very good and the servers were very knowledgeable about food allergies/restrictions. The meal for our group was $70 per person, for a three course meal. The salads were enjoyed by those who had them. They were very happy that anchovies were offered as an addition to the Caesar. I had the Provoleta, as I've never had grilled provolone cheese before and was curious about this dish. It was tastier than I was expecting. For my entree, I had the Fettuccine Porcini, which was fantastic! Their fettuccini was more similar to tagliatelle and was clearly homemade, and I loved it. The mushroom sauce was nice a creamy and coated the pasta well. I ended up taking home my leftovers and having it for breakfast the next morning, and it was just as good as the first time. For dessert, I had the chocolate tarte. It was very good and very rich. The whipped cream, topping the slice, appeared to be homemade and was a great addition and completement to the tarte. I would love to dine here again the next time I'm in the area.

I really like this place. They have a wide variety of food. If your friends want steak, you can get salad. They have great wine here. But I will say, the steak is to die for. I ordered the skirt steak and my friend ask if he could try a bit. I said sure. Then he asked if he could give me half of his steak for half of mines. I said "Hell no". Lol. My wife told him this is all I talk about. Lol.

Delicious food. Have been numerous times and have never been disappointed. Excellent personal service. Intimate setting for two and larger groups.

How does one measure the quality of a classic steakhouse? Is it the cut of the meat? Is it the perfectly seared salt crust that delivers mouth-watering, fork-tender bliss with every bite? Yes. It is, but it also includes carefully made sides, like sauteed asparagus dressed with just the right amount of quality olive oil and freshly minced garlic. Add a piping hot roll with jalapeno cream cheese, and enjoy with a beautiful house Malbec, wafting its bouquet of violet, blackberry and mocha into your grateful and frequently masked nose. We didn't order dessert, but I would expect it would be absolutely as well-executed as everything else, even down to the lemon vinaigrette dressing my greens-as-garnish. In theses times, one has to ask oneself, "Is dining out worth the risk?" I can't answer that question for anyone, but I can definitely say that Metro 8 is an incredible dining experience, even in these unusual circumstances. Yes, we felt safe -- the space is large, social distancing is enforced, and the service is mindful. We also felt good about supporting this locally owned restaurant that is still able to deliver brilliant food and a fine-dining experience, even while we all adjust to our reordered world. If you feel comfortable supporting local businesses like this beautiful restaurant run by Chef Francisco Pirillo and his wife, do try it!

Wow. Let's see, where do I start. My husband made reservations for us at Metro 8 this weekend. It was my husband and I's first time inside this charming restaurant. The space is clean, intimate, and cozy. The staff was kind and attentive, which carried through the whole evening. It was our first time indulging in Argentinian food but let me tell you, I'm a fan. The cocktails were divine, and the food one of a kind. I usually prefer an excellent ribeye, but the waitress convinced me to try their specialty, the churrasco skirt steak. It did not disappoint, and I finished every bite on my plate. The mushroom soup with truffle oil was terrific too. These meals were all filling, but my husband and I were so impressed that we wanted to see if the dessert was just as good. Well, folks, I'm here to tell you, yes it is. We stayed and enjoyed the ambiance, and the owner even took the time to come and introduce herself. If you want to support a fantastic local business with great food, look no further. My husband and I can't wait till our next visit.

Most of the appetizers on the preselected menu weren't that great but I did have the skirt steak and that was amazing. All in all, you can probably pass on apps at this place and just make sure your clear about how you like whatever you order (my salad was dressed very heavily).

Metro 8 tries hard but they have some work to do. Our server, #9053, was as nice and as helpful as they come but Metro 8 did not train her sufficiently. A few faux pas: - They sat us with menus but no wine list. I had to return to the host station myself to grab one. - The wine opening was awful and incompetent. We had brought our own bottle of fine old wine and our server attempted to remove the cork through the capsule (big mistake), and was doing this holding the bottle over the floor, not resting it on the table or opening it over the table. The cork broke in two and they had to return to the kitchen to remove the remainder. I asked for the wine to be decanted (or, as she said, decantered) and she took it back to the kitchen (or bar, whatever) for the decanting because, as she said, she did not want to soil the tablecloth. The tablecloth was already soiled and would be further so before the meal was over. It is important to decant the wine in front of the patron just so there is no suspicion of their putting some other wine in the decanter. - My companion's soup arrived, sans spoon. We had to flag someone down to get a spoon. - Our server gets an A+ for honesty but perhaps a lower grade for tact. When I asked for a recommendation of a dressing for my salad and which ones were homemade she said that none were homemade. When I asked who made the dressings, thinking it was (hopefully) some local gourmet producer, she said Sysco (the industrial restaurant-supply company). - We were given one dessert menu to look at, not two. After we gave our orders, the dessert menu was not taken away and as it was part of the full-size menu it was in the way on the table. We had to find someone to hand it to. - The removal of used dishes and silverware between courses was haphazard and left the table cluttered. - The check was delivered without our having been asked if we wanted coffee, either with dessert or afterward (or, perhaps, an after-dinner drink). Were they in a hurry to have us exit? We were very courteous and friendly, as were all the service staff. The food was generally excellent. The squash soup was rather thin but the filet and the churrasco were perfectly cooked. The half-order of churrasco was quite generous and we even took home some leftovers. The salad was heavy on large discs of carrot with not enough halves of little grape tomatoes and the (thick bleu-cheese) dressing was served on the side, not tossed; I would have preferred tossed. The chocolate soufflé we shared took 20 minutes (15 had been promised) but was delicious and pleasing to the eye. I had a spoon left over from the soup course (which I did not use) and it would have been nice for both of us to have a spoon for the soufflé. Corkage was a reasonable $20 and the wine prices on the list were very acceptable. I was glad to see a couple of choices of Argentinian Malbec, perfect match for the churrasco (though we had brought our own Malbec treasure). Our out-the-door cost was $120 for two. I would have tipped better for better service. All the kindness was much appreciated. Only the skills were lacking.

Definitely not impressed, service was extremely poor at the bar, had to check the mirror to see if I somehow became invisible. Ordered the filet, tasted great but didn't appreciate it being near cold. I won't be back.

Fantastic steakhouse in the Durham area minutes from Duke University. I read the reviews and it was even better than I thought. Savanna and crew were super nice and service was top notch. We started out with Caesar salad and beef empanadas and both were quite good. Our main meal was filet mignon, and churrasco skirt steak and they were excellent. The sides were yummy as well. We didn't have room for dessert but they looked good.

Went for restaurant week last week and it was totally worth it! The steak was HUGE and literally I had ate it for breakfast the next two days (steak and eggs) and for lunch (steak salad) The rest of the meal such as the appetizers and desserts were alright nothing too amazing but the steak was definitely good and huge.

1st to the a-hole who brought her little kids to a steak house and let them scream the whole time disturbing everyone else. Thanks, because of you I couldn't have a conversation with family on my birthday. Also left with a horrible headache. Next. To the hostess.. Sitting right by you was a nightmare. You were almost as loud as the kid. (That was during the 5 minutes he wasn't screaming) now for the food.. My chicken was cooked very well. However, my other parties steaks weren't anything special. My fiance asked for medium and got rare.

The last time I was here was in 2008 and I came away full and happy. This week was the same case when I brought my in-laws here for a nice dinner. There was only one other group eating at the restaurant when we arrived Tuesday night at 8pm for dinner, so our waitress was super attentive. The bread came out with jalapeno cream cheese dip that was flavorful and not too spicy, and we devoured it. Among the 4 of us, we ordered the following: Churrasco 16 oz skirt steak ($25). This was my favorite beef entree of the night. The meat was very flavorful and lean. Cowboy Rib-Eye 32 oz ($39). This piece of meat was as big as my face...we had a lot of this leftover because the serving was so big! It was thick and also not too fatty--not as flavorful as the Churrasco, but comes with a side dipping sauce. My father-in-law was very happy with this dish. Pork chop with apple sauce ($22). I was very impressed by the pork chop, which wasn't tough/chewy/dry like other pork chops I've tried elsewhere. It was very tender and paired well with the apple sauce. Lobster ravioli with pink sauce ($19). This entree comes with about 8-10 large ravioli stuffed with fresh shredded lobster. I dipped all my bread in the creamy pink sauce. For sides, we ordered sweet potato fries, baked potato, and broccolini. I had ordered the broccolini side in 2008 and remembered how much I liked it. Broccolini is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese chard and it has hints of broccoli and asparagus flavor. The sweet potato fries were crispy on the outside, and the baked potato was loaded with cheese, sour cream, and bacon. The menu is pricey so I only come for special occasions, but their food quality and portions makes it well worth the splurge!

Went to Metro 8 again last night and was not disappointed. Great food, great service and as usually an excellent dessert. I love this place, always have. Over the years, they continue to deliver great food and service. Don't miss this gem in Durham.

We had the crab stuffed shrimp appetizer and the Provoleta cheese. The cheese appetizer was tasty, Crab stuffed shrimp was a little odd with a peanut dressing salad in the middle and Pickled Okra. The churrasco steak was ok, the side sauce was very garlic, the Alfredo spinach was bland and had a floury taste, asparagus was a good choice for a side. Kate was our server and she was very friendly and accommodating. The wine she recommended was great. This was probably not a place we would eat again, not bad but nothing special.

Came in again tonight! Elliot and Ella took wonderful care of my table! Super friendly and personable! Food was amazing as always! Shane stopped by and talked to us and was also very friendly and personable. Give it a try at your best convenience ! Highly recommend making a reservation, they are extremely busy this time of the year!

I've been a local since 2009. I've been to this place for private dinner four times since then. Each time I've been disappointed in a different way. I only find that I really enjoy myself When I'm there in the back room for a large function, but I'll get to that in a bit. The reason I decided to write the review after today's meal is to remind myself to never come here again on my own dime. Tonight, my wife and I were looking for a nice steak dinner. We made a reservation for 5:30 and were running late, so we called and asked if they could do 6:00 and they said 5:45 was the best they could do. This was very nice of them. When we sat down, the place was nearly empty. A couple groups at the bar and two tables were occupied. We also showed up at their old location, first, but that's our fault. We looked at their drink menu and it looked like it had been copied and pasted from Google: it had an old fashioned, Manhattan, margarita, martini, mojito, and a couple other cookie cutter drinks. Nothing original. I ordered a Hendricks negroni and asked for it to be served on one large ice cube. What I got was a "negroni" served on a bunch of small ice cubes and no orange garnish. Server asked if I was ok w/o an orange slice--can't really have a negroni w/o the appropriate garnish for scent and flavor but I was fine with it since they had already brought it out to me. I think the standard at any other restaurant would be for the waiter/waitress to come back and say they didn't have oranges and to ask if I wanted something different. I then asked why it wasn't served on one large ice cube and she said "oh we don't have those big ice cubes". Ok, so, not only does your bar lack ORANGES but it also knowingly serves drinks in ways that customers have specifically asked not to serve them? Phenomenal. I ordered an old fashioned, next. Equally unpleasant. Again, no orange (although shame on me for asking for another drink w an ingredient they clearly didn't have), and the maraschino cherry looked like it was plucked straight off a shelf at Harris teeter. Looked like it was made out of plastic. It was watered down, and again, served on a bunch of small ice cubes. I get equal-quality drinks at Shooters. I then ordered the house Cabernet right before I got my food. I finished my lamb chops and the wine still hadn't been served to me yet so I cancelled it--so no comment there. "Bartender was busy". Cool. So, bar service was an F. The food, however, was actually pretty GOOD! We started with spinach artichoke dip and that was pretty rich and they made a nice touch by serving the tortilla chips super hot. We also got a Caesar salad for my wife and I. It wasn't the best but also not the worst. Very little artichoke flavor, if any, and the lettuce leaves looked like they were wilted and several days old. She got the potato gnocchi special w chicken. I got lamb chops and fries, with the lamb served as rare as the chef would accept. To my surprise (I was already ticked off by the bar service) the lamb and my wife's gnocchi were pretty good. The lamb was indeed purple and cool in the middle--which is how I like it and oftentimes people are afraid to serve it that way. The lamb was fresh and juicy and served with some vinegar mixture on the side that complimented it nicely. The fries were so crispy and perfectly seasoned. Best fries I've had in a while actually; probably on par w vin rouge and nanasteak's fries. Unfortunately, the restaurants bar service damned any positive opinion I could've formulated. Total price for my meal came out to about $145. I would have rather made the entire meal for my wife at home. 2 stars for this visit. Now onto the pleasant experiences: The other more pleasant times I've been here were for formal functions or industry events. Open bar, prefixed menu, and individualized service. Never ever had any of the above issues (although the ice thing was a constant). So for times where we book out the entire back room, I'd say this place was pretty damn good. Food is consistently good, and they even had space for AV equipment that we used for presentations. Unclear how their new location will function in this aspect. So I'd give it four or five stars for these types of events. Look, If you're in the mood for a steak dinner, there are at least two other steakhouses that won't break the bank but will serve amazing food: Bin54 and NanaSteak. If you're looking for a more old school vibe, then angus barn or Ruth's Chris. Even if I wanted a NY strip I'd go to vin rouge or one of many other places that serve one steak dish. Metro 8 has fallen to near the bottom of the list. I hope they do change for the better, some day, as I'd hate to see a local restaurant like this go under.

Great Place, I got the Argentine steak and my boyfriend got the ribeye, the wine was amazing and so was the steak. The ambience really tied everything together

This was decent but not with going back to. Spouse's dessert sums it up: tasted like the crepe filling was out of a box. "A very good box, but still a box." it was billed as dulce de leche but looked more like Nutella. The whipped cream wasn't too sweet - but it tasted like marshmallows. My lobster ravioli was good but not exceptional - there weren't any real flavors to speak of. The pasta was probably homemade. The NY strip was nicely cooked but didn't have a memorable flavor. Overall a bit disappointing.