Metro Diner
 

I made my first trip to Metro Diner and really enjoyed both the atmosphere and the food. It was a bit noisy, but it was lunch time and was full with people waiting, so noise is to be expected. I had their Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, it was very good, liked the roll they use, not soggy. My companion had Tomato soup and Onion Rings, did not like the look of the Onion Rings, but she said they were good.

I will certainly go back again. Nice to have a mid-level diner type restaurant for lunch.

I am glad to read your positive review. I was disappointed, but we went in the first few weeks of opening. We will go back now with your good review.

We like it......

I have always had good food and good service at Metro Diner, and have been many times.The servings, IMHO, are HUGE! Always take something home.

Nothing fancy, but we like it.

Do they have a corkage fee?

Too funny!!!!! This is one of the several reasons I like TOTV. Very entertaining.

No corkage fee, but you have to use the house corkscrew. $25.00.

I heard it’s a wine thief, so may not be much wine opened for $25.:pepper2:

Only Metro Diner with a FULL BAR. That's The Villages for you.

Skip

After two trips we were not impressed with Metro Diner. Food and service were mediocre at best. We like Diners for breakfast and lunch and overall we are easy to please. Perhaps we had been at two many really good ones in Central Illinois during the summer?

Their Chicken pot pie if really great.

We ate there once about six months ago and never desired to go back. I had the pot roast and previously had the Bob Evans slow roasted pot roast many times and it is much better than what Metro served. Also the noise level at lunch time was unbearable and the commotion seemed to never stop. It was like eating in the mall, not the food court, but in the mall.

One dish doesn't make a dining experience--why do villagers heap tons of praise on corporate franchise establishments-- are we that brain dead- that all we care about when dining out is burgers, shakes, fries, or cheap breakfasts

Really? Every once in a while, diners might enjoy burgers, shakes, fries and even a cheap breakfast. Whether believed or not, taste is subjective....some have a sharper sense for particular tastes...sweet, sour, etc. Biologically, that’s how it is.

The wife and I were not overly impressed with Metro Dinner. Mainly because of the noise level. We have not been there in a few months. However! I recently received a $10.00 coupon for a Metro. I think we will probably use it. I’ll say it first. We Villagers love a good coupon!

We have been to Metro Diner twice, once when it first opened and recently. Not much different. Food is mediocre at best. Had the chicken pot pie the second time......mostly sauce, not much chicken or vegetables. Can't remember what I had the first time. The server was very pleasant both times. We might use our $10 coupon and try something else.

First time I was with a girl friend for lunch, enjoyed it. Second time with other half for supper, did not enjoy it at all. Almost empty and food was just OK, but the server was great. Will not be back for a third try.

Try the Chicken Parm
 

They run a chicken parmesan special every couple weeks (it is this week again) and we went again yesterday. This is the 3rd time we have had this dish. IT IS HUGE and me and the wife split it every time and it is all we can eat. 3 large chicken breasts, smothered in cheese and sauce with Linguine and 2 large pieces of garlic baguette. It is GREAT! We have tried some of the other dishes in the past and they were good but the chicken parmesan is awesome. Try it if you like chicken parmesan.

An honest question.

So far only humerus replies.

And the answer is.....

Where is it?

Doesn't matter, another corporate chain restaurant in the villages-la -ti -da --big deal !!!! What's to get excited about --would we see rave reviews if another Burger King opened up ?

:bigbow:

It's on 466 next to McDonalds in front of Walmart, they're in the old Perkins Restaurant location. They spend several months remodeling, so it looks nothing like Perkins. They opened sometime last fall. As I said previous, what I didn't like was it was so noisy. Louder than any restaurant I've ever been in, and most of the servers and hosts seem to be running around. It was not a pleasant experience and I found the food to be similar to Bob Evans but not quite as good.

our experience also

We like it. Closest thing to a Jersey diner we have found so far.