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Metropolitan GrillvsThe Pink Door
Both The Pink Door and Metropolitan Grill are recommended by writers. On balance, Metropolitan Grill scores slightly better than The Pink Door. Metropolitan Grill has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 10 publications like Zagat, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.
Metropolitan Grill
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Not For Tourists
Where
820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1502
From $31/night
Fodor's "This is a favorite lunch spot for the professional crowd but it's not for timid eaters." Full review
Frommer's "Fronted by massive granite columns that make it look more like a bank than a restaurant, the Metropolitan Grill is a traditional steakhouse that attracts a well-heeled clientele." Full review
Lonely Planet "This handsome and atmospheric business favorite fills up with stock analysts and bankers who pour out of nearby office towers." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This downtown steakhouse offers an elegant dining environment, with its dark wood-panelled walls, plush forest-green velvet banquettes, and white-tablecloth service." Full review
Zagat "This "old-school" Downtown meatery is a "staple" with the "power lunch" crowd for its "amazing cuts" of dry-aged beef." Full review
BlackBook "Hey big spender, welcome to the adult table- Met Grill is the big boy club of Seattle."
Gayot13.0
"In a clubby, old-fashioned setting, Metropolitan Grill serves a wide range of Prime, dry-aged steaks." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of Seattle’s most loved and traditional steak houses draws in a faithful cadre of politicians and corporate attorneys every day."
Not For Tourists "Martinis, mahogany and meat."
Where "Housed in an historic 1903 building, Metropolitan Grill serves classic steaks, including filet mignon, New York peppercorn and porterhouse." Full review
The Pink Door Fodor's Frommer's Zagat BlackBook Gayot
Seattle Times Not For Tourists Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
On the Grid Show All Reviews
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
From $30/night
Fodor's "With its Post Alley entrance and meager signage, the Pink Door's speakeasy vibe draws Pike Place Market regulars almost as much as its savory, seasonal Italian food does." Full review
Frommer's "Pike Place Market's better restaurants tend to be well hidden, and if I didn't tell you about this one, you'd probably never find it." Full review
Zagat4.3
"The perennial-favorite "to-die-for" lasagna "runs out quickly" at this "bohemian" Pike Place Market Italian." Full review
BlackBook "Italian in a garish, Cheesecake Factory-ish setting with a nice outdoor deck."
Gayot13.0
"Tucked into one of Seattle's quaint alleyways just north of Pike Place Market, the Pink Door's peachy-pink entrance can be hard to find." Full review
Seattle Times3.0
"A classic Seattle hideaway and hangout. The rooftop terrace is the spot in summertime. The place is kitschy but never obnoxiously so." Full review
Not For Tourists "Wine, Italian food, and Cabaret!"
Lonely Planet "A restaurant like no other, the Pink Door is probably the only place in the US (the world?) where you can enjoy fabulous linguine alla vongole... while watching live jazz." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Outdoor patio and happy hour specials, plus serious Italian specialties like cioppino and spinach lasagna, are good enough to entice Seattle residents to brave the crowds in the tourist-heavy market." Full review
On the Grid "This Italian Restaurant is one of the most popular and mysterious date spots downtown." Full review
