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Metro Lafayette

4.7 (1900)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3524 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Metro Lafayette

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Lafayette

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
Merging urban sophistication with a relaxed suburban attitude, Metro Lafayette is an all-occasion restaurant offering local, organic cuisine in a contemporary setting.

With the largest outdoor garden patio in the East Bay, you'll find diners enjoying our favorable weather year-round. The menu features an eclectic mix of dishes, such as Gnocchi Parisienne with roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, goat cheese & sage-brown butter; BBQ'd Oysters with chipotle-bourbon butter; Crispy Duck Confit Spring Rolls with sweet chili-garlic dipping sauce; Coq au Vin with wild mushrooms, roasted carrots, caramelized onions & potato puree; and Seared Sea Scallops on angel hair pasta with black truffle butter. With a raw bar serving oysters and tuna poke, full bar offering artisanal cocktails and 8 beers on tap, small plates, entrees, and weekend brunch, Metro offers something delicious any time of day.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Visit our Private Event page for additional details regarding our private spaces and menu options at https://www.metrolafayette.com/private-events/
  • Private party facilities
    Metro's private dining room with fireplace seats up to 70 guests. Our tented garden room on the patio seats 45+, and our semi-private sunroom accommodates 35. During summer months, our outdoor patio seats 150 and accommodates 200+ standing. Minimum food and beverage charge applies. Please email metrolafayette@gmail.com for additional details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross street
    between 1st Street and Moraga Road
  • Parking details
    Metro is located in the Plaza Center between Moraga Road and First Street, across the parking lot from Whole Foods Market, in between Jackson's Wine and Spirits and Bank of America. Parking is in front of the building on the plaza side.
  • Public transit
    Lafayette BART is within 10 minutes walking distance
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Large Party Reservation (Great for Groups 15+)

    15 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Large groups are welcome to offer a prix fixe menu, shortened a la carte menu, passed/stationary appetizers, or banquet style service. All current special event menus are available on our website at http://www.metrolafayette.com/private-events/ You are welcome to host an open bar or limit to beer, wine and nonalcoholic options. We'd be happy to send you our beverage lists upon request. Large groups require a $250 deposit that will be applied towards the final bill. The deposit can be made by purchasing a gift card online at https://www.metrolafayette.com/store/gift-cards/ writing DEPOSIT in the message line and your event date. For questions or to coordinate additional details, please email metrolafayette@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Metro Lafayette.

4.7

4.7
(1900)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Bay

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metro Lafayette offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great menu" that suits diverse palates. The restaurant features a beautiful patio for outdoor dining, providing a cozy atmosphere. Standout dishes include the pork schnitzel and beet salad. Despite occasional noise, patrons appreciate the attentive staff and delicious, well-presented food.
1,900 Reviews
  1. Sara Gold

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I sat outside on the patio for lunch. Service was courteous and prompt. I had the beet salad which was nicely balanced with fennel and arugula and crunch from the candied pecans. I also had the chicken sandwich with apple cabbage slaws. Fries were hot and crispy, clearly freshly made. The chicken was also very crunchy and delicious. Prices are high but as expected for the area. $11 for a bottle of sparkling Evian water was a painful price. I would definitely go back.

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  2. Janet Gold

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very cold in the fireplace room even with the fireplace on . We told the staff , but were still too cold which made it not comfortable during lunch.

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  3. Jim Gold

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service, food …excellent for our group of 6. Noise level pretty high as we were next to a larger group. Might have been better to put some distance between two groups but I would still return. No parking meters which is a plus in Lafayette.

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  4. Kathleen

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Metro during a weekday business lunch. Our table near the fireplace was cozy and we were able to chat without noise interference. The restaurant had a medium sized crowd, and the tables were separated sufficiently for private conversation. The staff was patient and we were not rushed. I ordered the pork schnitzel with the sweet cabbage and potatoes. We also shared brussels sprouts. The food was delicious and the presentation appealing. I would definitely recommend Metro for business lunches. The menu would be suitable for a diverse group of palates.

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  5. Mark Gold

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess, waiter were terrifc. Always enjoy this place.

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  6. Neil Gold

    San Francisco73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful evening on the patio with friends. Oysters (St. Simon) were delightful. We "dined" over 3 hours and had exceptional service. Great wine list as usual and the cod back on the menu was appreciated!

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  7. Ed

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual - good food, great setting, excellent service. We keep coming back.

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  8. Laura

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, food was outstanding. Still a great restaurant to go to. My only request was to be seated in a more private area because it was a business meeting, and they sat us in the middle of the restaurant with very loud tables around us when they were open tables back in the corner. Not sure if they read my notes when I made the reservation.

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  9. Tom Gold

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good experience for my table of 7. Food, wine, and service were really really good.

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  10. Linda

    Tahoe9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice waiter and the food was better than expected

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Visit our Private Event page for additional details regarding our private spaces and menu options at https://www.metrolafayette.com/private-events/
  • Private party facilities
    Metro's private dining room with fireplace seats up to 70 guests. Our tented garden room on the patio seats 45+, and our semi-private sunroom accommodates 35. During summer months, our outdoor patio seats 150 and accommodates 200+ standing. Minimum food and beverage charge applies. Please email metrolafayette@gmail.com for additional details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross street
    between 1st Street and Moraga Road
  • Parking details
    Metro is located in the Plaza Center between Moraga Road and First Street, across the parking lot from Whole Foods Market, in between Jackson's Wine and Spirits and Bank of America. Parking is in front of the building on the plaza side.
  • Public transit
    Lafayette BART is within 10 minutes walking distance
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Metro Lafayette advertises a large outdoor garden patio (noted as the largest in the East Bay), and guests regularly praise dining on the patio as a lovely, popular option.

Smart casual, aim for polished, put-together clothing that’s relaxed rather than formal.

Metro Lafayette gets extremely busy for holiday and special-occasion service, multiple guests describe Mother's Day brunches as packed and overbooked. By contrast, some visits, including a Saturday around 4pm and certain Sunday brunches, were nearly empty and much quieter.

Yes, Metro Lafayette can be a lovely choice for a special evening, with a cozy fireplace room, attentive service, and a full bar for cocktails and wine.

For a calmer visit, head to Metro Lafayette for lunch or an early weekend brunch and try to sit on the patio, guests praise the brunch and outdoor seating, while dinner often runs loud.

Yes, Metro Lafayette is family-friendly: there’s a kids menu, high chairs are available, and staff have gone out of their way to help children with toys and birthday touches.

For weekend brunch, Saturday or Sunday is the pick, guests praise the brunch dishes as warm and plentiful.

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Metro Lafayette

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Lafayette

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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