The Metropolitan
The Loop, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
The Metropolitan is a useful downtown Chicago pick when convenience, a polished room, easy planning matter more than a tightly defined cuisine or destination-menu draw. Treat it as a sit-down business or after-work choice, not a delivery-first bet. For faster value, compare Tortazo or Roti Modern Mediterranean; for a more restaurant-led dinner, look at Kindling.
About The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan is a Chicago venue with hours and a business-casual dress code. The most useful way to evaluate it is practical: match your plans to the published schedule, avoid assuming details about cuisine, menu format, service style, price, or special accommodations.
Its hours are Monday 8 AM–5 PM; Tuesday through Friday 8 AM–10 PM; Saturday 5–10 PM; and Sunday closed. That schedule makes it more useful for weekday daytime plans and Tuesday-to-Saturday evening plans than for Sunday dining or late-night decisions.
Use it for plans that fit the schedule
The Metropolitan does not focus on takeout, delivery, lunch, bar, chef-led dining, tasting menus, or a specific cuisine. Treat The Metropolitan as a venue to consider when the hours and business-casual setting fit your plans, rather than choosing it for menu details or off-premise service.
If you are comparing other options, Roti Modern Mediterranean and Tortazo works for different planning needs. Kindling or Seville Chicago may also be relevant Chicago options.
Who should choose it over other alternatives
Choose The Metropolitan when a Chicago venue with business-casual expectations and the listed hours suits the occasion. The Metropolitan does not specify a particular cuisine, dish, price point, seating style, group setup, bar experience, or dietary accommodation.
For wider planning, use The Metropolitan as one possible Chicago stop rather than the whole dining story. Broader planning belongs in Our full Chicago restaurants guide, with hotel, bar, winery, experience context in Our full Chicago hotels guide, Our full Chicago bars guide, Our full Chicago wineries guide, Our full Chicago experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 233 S Wacker Dr 67th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- invitedclubs.com
- Phone
- +13128763200
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched on the 67th floor, The Metropolitan leverages altitude as an organizing idea: the skyline and distant Lake Michigan shape the room as much as the tableware. The dining room favors refined restraint over spectacle, treating the city view as a compositional element rather than a gimmick. Its placement in one of Chicago’s most recognizable skyscrapers ties the meal to the city’s architectural legacy, and the tone throughout is polished and intentional—meant for diners who value exacting service, considered sourcing and a clear relationship between place and plate.
Best For
The Metropolitan suits milestone evenings and business gatherings where setting matters as much as the menu. Its sky-high vantage and formal service make it a natural fit for date nights, special-occasion dinners and business dinners that benefit from privacy and a memorable backdrop. Guests seeking a distinctly Chicago context—architecture, skyline and a distant lake—find the room particularly resonant; the venue reads as an occasion restaurant where the view elevates conversation and augments the pacing of a multi-course meal.
Ordering Tips
Start light and let the kitchen’s approach to responsible sourcing show through: the Crab Cake appetizer is a logical opener that showcases purity of flavor, followed by one of the house proteins—Filet Mignon or the Grilled Lamb Chops—for a classic fine-dining finish. The menu’s emphasis on supply-chain accountability suggests dishes change with seasonality, so ask staff for recent highlights and sourcing notes. Because the skyline is integral to the experience, request a window-facing table when booking if the view is a priority.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and modern interiors with subtle Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design elements, enhanced by panoramic city views and elegant lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- Crab Cake Appetizer
- Grilled Lamb Chops
Planning details
Location
233 S Wacker Dr 67th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the plan is casual lunch or takeout, choose Tortazo or Roti Modern Mediterranean instead. If the plan is a fuller dinner, start with Kindling or Seville Chicago.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
The Metropolitan is the more formal, convenience-led choice in this Chicago set. It works for business meals and downtown plans where a polished setting matters. Tortazo and Roti Modern Mediterranean are better value plays for casual meals, especially when speed or takeout matters more than ambiance.
Kindling is the better cross-shop for a more restaurant-driven dinner, while Seville Chicago is stronger for a night-out mood. The Metropolitan wins when booking ease and downtown practicality sit above menu specificity.
etc. is the flexible comparison if the group wants another Chicago option without committing to the same setting. For a reader deciding quickly: choose The Metropolitan for a composed Loop meal, Tortazo or Roti for value and portability, Kindling for dinner energy, Seville Chicago for a more social evening.
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Compare The Metropolitan
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan | Chicago | No published awards |
| Tortazo | Chicago | No published awards |
| Kindling | Chicago | No published awards |
| Roti Modern Mediterranean | Chicago | No published awards |
| Seville Chicago | Chicago | No published awards |
| etc. | Chicago | No published awards |
How The Metropolitan Chicago compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at The Metropolitan?
The hours show daytime service windows on weekdays and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, but it does not specify a specific lunch offering. The Metropolitan is open Monday 8 AM–5 PM; Tuesday through Friday 8 AM–10 PM; Saturday 5–10 PM; and Sunday closed.
What should a first-timer know about The Metropolitan?
Plan around the hours and the business-casual dress code. The Metropolitan is open Monday 8 AM–5 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8 AM–10 PM, Saturday 5–10 PM, closed Sunday.
Can The Metropolitan accommodate groups?
Group-accommodation details are not specified. For a group plan, confirm directly with The Metropolitan and compare the schedule with alternatives such as Tortazo, Roti Modern Mediterranean, Kindling, or Seville Chicago.
