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    Metro Bis

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    228 reviews
    #4 of 40 Restaurants in Simsbury
    $$$$, American, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
    690 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
    +1 860-651-1908
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    4.5 228 reviews
    #4 of 40 Restaurants in Simsbury
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    690 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
    Website
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    +1 860-651-1908

    Menu

    DINNER APPETIZERS
    4.95
    Holcomb Farm Vegetable Gumbo
    with sourdough croutons and fresh chives
    8.95
    Crispy Marinated Calamari
    with a carrot and daikon salad and a tamarind - miso dipping sauce
    8.95
    Baby Arugula Salad
    with roasted vegetables, golden raisins, goat cheese and a dijon vinaigrette
    9.95
    Crispy Goat Cheese And Potato Tart
    with mixed baby greens, smoked tomato jam, and a balsamic vinaigrette
    10.95
    Maryland Lump Crab Cocktail
    with a tomato horseradish vinaigrette, pickled celery root and a splash of crop organic tomato vodka
    7.95
    Metro Caesar Salad
    romaine lettuce, toasted croutons, kalamata olives, and sini romano cheese
    8.95
    Metro Spinach Salad
    with crisp bacon, chopped organic egg, bean sprouts, scallion and a tomato-ginger dressing
    12.95
    Metro Maine Lobster And Mascarpone Ravioli
    with a creamy tomato, shrimp and lobster sauce
    7.95
    Crispy Thai Spring Rolls
    crispy spring rolls filled with chicken breast, mixed vegetables and clear noodles served with a spicy sweet and sour dipping sauce
    7.95
    Baby Greens Salad
    with gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, and a balsamic vinaigrette
    DINNER ENTREES
    24.95
    Grilled Gorgonzola Crusted Flat Iron Steak
    with garlic whipped potatoes, roasted vegetables, crispy onions, and rosemary scented demi glaze
    23.95
    Slow Roasted Niman Ranch Pork
    with steamed baby bok choy, braised fennel, roasted baby carrots, and a sweet pork glaze
    28.95
    Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut
    with an italian white bean-vegetable zuppa and a creamy tomato basil sauce
    28.95
    Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak
    with a jerusalem artichoke-potato mash and porcini mushroom demi glaze
    25.95
    Pan Seared Organic Black Pearl Salmon
    with an italian roasted red pepper and barley ragout and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce
    26.95
    Grilled Marinated Fresh Water Shrimp
    with braised kale, sausage, and mixed beans and a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
    21.95
    Pan Seared Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
    with a yukon gold potato hash, steamed greens, and a spicy tomato tartar sauce
    25.95
    Rainbow Trout
    with a sweet potato-apple smoked bacon hash, warm tomato-bacon vinaigrette, and basil-pecan pesto
    24.95
    Herb Braised All Natural Pork Loin
    with a braised metro sauerkraut and vegetable ragout, smoked bacon, and whole grain mustard demi glaze
    DESSERTS
    6.95
    Creme Brulee
    5.95
    Hazelnut, Fig Or Chocolate Gelato
    5.95
    Vanilla Panna Cotta
    with creme anglaise
    6.95
    Maple White Chocolate Bread Pudding
    with white chocolate creme anglaise
    6.95
    Warm Apple Cinnamon Tart
    with vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce
    6.95
    Chocolate Velvet Torte
    with a berry coulis and fresh whipped cream
    6.95
    Key Lime Tart
    with berry coulis and whipped cream
    5.95
    Vanilla Ice Cream
    with chocolate sauce
    5.95
    Passion Fruit Sorbet
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    PRICE RANGE
    $35 - $50
    Special Diets
    Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
    CUISINES
    American
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available
    Reviews (228)
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    New location has a lot of potential. Great service.

    I like the new location a lot more than the old one inside the hotel. Food for our party was mostly great, although the Pat Thai I ordered for lunch was not spicy AT ALL. I gave it to my mother who hates anything remotely...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank steveh_simsbury
    Reviewed March 19, 2019 via mobile
    Funeral luncheon

    Everything was done with such class and special attention to family of deceased.Food was great. Nice atmosphere.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank flowerpotdot
    Reviewed February 23, 2019
    New Location; Same Great Restaurant

    We went for lunch a couple of weeks after the restaurant relocated to the Ensign House and loved it. The decor is wonderful - fresh and new. Service was outstanding and the food is excellent. Prices are a bit on the high side but you...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank dukel1986
    Reviewed February 10, 2019 via mobile
    New Location

    Metro Bis moved to new quarters just a week before our visit. They currently have seating for about 50 as the rest of the space is being renovated and will increase their capacity. This may explain my biggest annoyance which was that they couldn’t seat...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank larryh574
    Reviewed December 27, 2018
    60th birthday dinner

    I took my husband for his 60th birthday celebration last Saturday December 22nd, when I called to make the reservation I told the person it was a special dinner, it was my husband's 60th birthday dinner. When we got there and all through out the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Chuck S
    Reviewed November 12, 2018 via mobile
    Very dissatisfied with food and service

    After reading some of the reviews, the four of us decided to give Metro Bis a try. We were all very much dissatisfied and disappointed with the quality of the food and also the service. In our opinion, it would never even be worth giving...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank joe r
    Reviewed October 30, 2018
    Dining with friends

    We returned to Metro Bis after several years, and found it just okay. The food was good, but not memorable, and the service was pleasant but rushed. No sooner did we sit down they were taking our drink order and wanted to know if we...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Boscoeurotraveler
    Reviewed October 1, 2018
    Wonderful Wedding Experience

    My wife and I had an incredible experience using Metro Bis as our venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. Courtney was extremely helpful throughout the entire process of planning and executing the event. She and her staff did a wonderful job of taking our...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Heather B
    Reviewed October 1, 2018
    The Third Time's a Charm

    This is my third review of Metro Bis (one in the old location and two in the 1820 house). This experience was far better than prior visits. Although we were there on a Friday night, I was a bit dismayed that the restaurant was less...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Teri W
    Reviewed September 26, 2018
    Mid-Week Effort to Find Romantic Historic Bistro Falls Short

    The reviews look good online but I was disappointed with the quality of the food, which was mediocre given the prices. The crab cake had very little crab and way too much breading, the bread with the meal was some tasteless pita and my salad...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Mary C
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    Questions & Answers
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    Heath1183
    May 6, 2017|
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    Response from Christopher P |
    Dress is business casual, but there is no specific code. Women are welcome to wear pants and men usually come in collared shirts.
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    Ann C
    December 22, 2015|
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    Response from Michael B | Reviewed this property |
    Not that I am aware of. But you need to check their website or call them. I do not see any classes listed on their site metrobis . com
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    Fern D
    October 19, 2015|
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    Response from LoR722 | Reviewed this property |
    They have a busy bar, but not sure whether food is served there.
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