Amazing restaurant and great service. My wife and I have been twice. Once just the two of us and the second as a larger group. The food is delicious, but more importantly consistantly so! Solid steakhouse, good drinks, and decent wine pairings for the meal. OH and did I mention the price point is quite reasonable and would highly recommend!

The filet mignon was so tender and juicy. It melted in your mouth. The pork chops were the Best Ive had in a long time. Great value, great service. A+

Perfect place for our socially distanced anniversary. Dinner was wonderful: spinach artichoke dip, steaks cooked to perfection and a souffle to save room for. Wines paired perfectly, and martinis were on point. We couldnt have chosen a better spot to enjoy the evening and our special occasion.

This restaurant totally exceeded our expectations. The mojitos , the salads, the cheese provoleta appetizer, the steaks and the chocolate soufflé were all excellent. We loved the ambiance and decor. The service was also excellent! We will return. I highly recommended this place.

Fabulous find in a unexpected place. Great atmosphere. Great people. Superb food. Options for everyone. Check it out! We had a short trip to Duke and was happy to dine with nice people that served delicious food. Thank you.

First time coming here for our 8 year anniversary.Service was great and friendly.Empanadas were good and very filling.Bread rolls were warm and cream cheese spread was great.Churcasso (full portion Mid-rare) was amazing. Hands down best steak Ive ever had.Filet was good but not as good as churcasso.Chocolate souffle was amazing and perfectly cooked.

Fantastic little gem of a place. Awesome food, but the atmosphere was out of this world, so cozy and intimate. I HIGHLY recommend!

We got the empanadas for appetizer. They we so delicious. Very well seasoned. The lamb chops and churrasco were perfectly cooked. And the dulce de leche crepes were finger licking good! Will definitely return!

Nice atmosphere. Food was amazing.

Comfy steakhouse tucked away in a nook by the road, the interior is not what youd expect. All of the food I ordered was delicious, the drinks are good, and service is fast and courteous. No complaints - they even offer last call on desserts if theyre about to run out.

Our experience was very mixed. We started out with a server who was excellent. Our appetizers came, hot rolls with lots of butter, and our water glasses were kept full. Halfway through, we didnt see our server. No one came over to see how our meal was. No one came over to see if we needed anything - not even water. No one came over to ask if we would like to see the desert menu. We tried to get the attention of another server and it was as if we were invisible. Finally, about 15 minutes of sitting with our dirty, empty plates, we were able to catch the attention of one and asked jokingly if our server had gotten lost or gone home. The response was yes, we sent him home. We had to many servers for tonight. Really? No one, including our server, had come over to tell us that he was leaving. No one picked up our table. A dessert menu was literally tossed down onto the table at this point. No one came over to ask if we wanted any dessert. Then, we had to wait until again we were able to catch a servers attention so we could get the check. Got the check and then had to wait again until someone realized that it was standing up on the table waiting to be taken. No - we wont be going there again!!

1st time at the Metro 8 Steakhouse. Made reservation the day before and arrived at the restaurant at 5:30 PM (Saturday 1/11/2020). We were celebrating my daughters 18th birthday. All of the staff were very friendly and excellent customer service throughout out meal. The restaurant appeared to be very clean despite the 92 score that they received on their last health inspection.Appetizers: Empanadas and Provoleta were ok. House Salads: Lettuce, big chunks of sliced carrots and 3x rings of onions with a sesame dressing. Standard salad that you would expect at a diner. Salad ok.Main Dishes: NY Strip - Cooked to no pink. Not sure if it was just a bad cut of meat.... It seemed to have some gristle and it was tough. Looked like the chef noticed the same thing and performed surgery on it prior to cooking it. (See picture) My kids stated that the Churrasco and Filet Mignon were cooked perfectly. The french fries appeared to be the standard fries found at a diner though. The grilled Chicken Breast and the Lobster Ravioli were also ok vs amazing. Our bill was $155.34 for the five of us.We had high expectations regarding the dining/food experience for our first time visiting the Metro 8 Steakhouse. We thought the food was good but not a home run for us.

Best steakhouse in durham!

Unmatched hospitality! Great staff and excellent food. Enjoyed every second of having dinner at this place with my girlfriends on galentines day

Our experience for dinner was pitiful. The service left a lot to be desired. Nobody came and checked on us during dinner and food came out cold. Our server Lisa seemed nice initially but wasn’t attentive throughout the dinner.So overall I will not recommend this place. Sorry there are better places with tastier food

Good food, great people. Its been a year since weve been in there yet the owner still remembered us. Crazy memory! The food is excellent and they treated us very well. Great little gem in the middle of Durham. I cant wait to check out their new place.

Majorly good steak! Found an awesome parallel space on the street. Broccolini on the side keeps you alive.

Ehh ran out of lamb. Steak tasted “healthy”.

Last night was my first experience eating at Metro 8. I must say it was an amazing experience! The food was amazing and the customer service was out of this world! The entire staff worked as a team and were very attentive the entire time. We will certainly be going back!

OMG dinner was amazing, my steak was cooked perfect... Nancy our server was amazing and answered all my questions. Definitely will be back

We went out for Valentines Dinner. The empanadas & cheese appetizers were delicious as were the steaks. They were out of baked potatoes, & tiramisu. The Key Lime Pie tasted like the box if came out of & was still frozen in the center. Coffee was cold..We were not impressed.

Went yesterday exploring downtown Durhams restaurants. loved it as soonas we walked in. its a lovely elegant place in the middle of all those restaurants on 9th street with real linen table cloths and napkins. has a back patio you can also a table out front for al fresco dining..i had lamb chops with spinach alfredo sauce which was cooked with white wine i asked for some parmesan cheese which made it delicious. my girlfriend had the fillet mignon with asparagus salad. we shared an crabmeat stuffed shrimp and salad appetizer. the waitresses were very attentive. our bill was $45 and $36 but we both took a take out box home with us. will be back a true gem

Went there only for dessert, but absolutely loved it.. decadence personified! will definitely come back again for the food..great interiors and good service as well..perfect place for date night

My wife and I were here as part of an event for a 25th science and math high school reunion. The food was very tasty, however the banquet service was lacking. Not only were they out of food in both of the lines before half of the guests had made it through, the banquet manager herself, I assume, was not friendly or terribly helpful.

Very good place to hold an event. We held a semiformal dance there and it was a rest good space and setup.

Great food in an awesome atmosphere! The service was top notch.

The service was good but the food left a lot to be desired. Not a great value for the price and I dont have any desire to go back.

My husbands favorite. Its a nice little spot and the food is delicious. We have some food allergies in our family, and the wait staff, manager, and chef were all helpful and careful during our last visit to make sure we could eat safely. Thanks so much!

I like this place as staff are all friendly and all taken care of!! Taste od the entree are good, wines verybgood

Good food good service, little pricy

Thursday night...15 people max in the restaurant. Took 20 minutes for a drink and had an uneven table. Took 3 people trying to fix...needless to say it spilt our drinks and they didn’t bother to make another.. The owner looks tired and stressed out. Maybe she needs to retire. She had the nerve to come ask if we had reservations..and we did...I mean the place was half empty. Rip off!! High school waiter was pathetic. Bill was 83 ..paid 100 cash. After waiting a few minutes for change he came around and said do u need change...really?!?!? Very disappointed in the way things were handled. It would have been different if the place was packed, but it wasn’t. Been here several times and each time the service is worse. Think again before going here. Peace

Took 20 minutes to cancel my order on Postmates, which was still 30 mins before they closed. Cool

The best place in the triangle for steak. The staff is amazing, the food out of this world. and the atmosphere is even better. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great experience.

I really enjoyed this place a lot. The service was great. All the employees were prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Everyones food was reportedly good. I certainly enjoyed mine. The menu was diverse enough to cover all our unique dietary restrictions. I will definitely come back to this place for some more meat next time Im in the area.

Amazing service and food.

I have never had a better stake then the one from here and my husbands mushroom pasta dish was also very delicious! I gave 5 starts for the amazing food but the service could have been better.

Warm, inviting eclectic atmosphere. Highly skilled bartender. Good place to get drinks. My skirt steak was done properly to temperature and the sauce that comes with it was a delicious novelty with some special heat to it. Id come back to try a steak ceasar next time, or Ill bet the grilled chicken would be good or the penne. The steaks are impressive. Go there for excellent drinks and apps oh and the desserts were awesome. Both the crepes and the tiramisu (sp?)would impress a chocolate lover.

Highly recommended!Nice place with delicious foods and absolutely friendly staff.We will visit it again!

Amazing steak and service!

Went for a private event, nice place great service. I did not eat while I was there so cannot vouch for the food.

Food and atmosphere were great. The service was some of the best service I have received.

Delicious food, excellent wait staff and cozy atmosphere.

Placed an order for a doordash customer and was having issues with the card and app. Instead of being patient and understanding, the woman I dealt with was rude and snobby. I will NEVER come back here again, not even for a delivery order.

Food was made exactly to our liking and the staff was efficient and very friendly

Great place for fine dining and excellent food and professional experience staff

Half the price of other big names and just as good!

4.5 stars. Nice, quiet, and great food. Wife and I had a great time for date night. Strip was great, and 32 oz was well, huge.

Delicious steak! A fantastic alternative to a chain restaurant. Nice and different ambience.

Amazing flavors with simple ingredients, quite and intimate.

We tried this restaurant with a group of 10. We made reservations and all went smooth. The food was amazing! All meats were properly cooked. The filet mignon which I ordered was like a slice of heaven. Totally worth the visit to get a great steak. The server was great and answered any questions we had and was prompt with refills.

Food was well prepared, presentation was average. Restaurant was fairly Spartan. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nothing really justified the prices they were charging.

Great service. Great menu at all price points. Not just steaks, everything is fabulous. Half price bottles of wine on Wednesdays makes it even more reasonable. Dont skip the chocolate soufflé...

Delicious and exceptional service. Got the churrasco steak and it was so tender. The filet was great too. The service is what stood out. Very attentive and nice. Welcomed us for our first visit to the restaurant which was wonderful. Highly recommend this steak house.

The service was superb, the only reason for the low rating was that for that kind of money I expect my steak to be cooked the way I asked. Otherwise, nice place.

Cozy, intimate and perfect date dinner location, assuming you want to avoid the party bar scene. We went after reading a few reviews and were not disappointed. Staff was very courteous and personable, food was outstanding! We enjoyed appetizers, dinner and desert - would absolutely recommend.

This steakhouse sure knows how to ruin a steak. What has happened to this place? It used to be delicious. We ordered a steak “medium” and salmon. The steak came out very rare, blood on the plate. We sent it back, and were asked “do you want it pink at all?” We asked for medium, and since this is a steakhouse we shouldn’t have to define medium. It came back out and was well done and tasted like leather. The salmon was blah, fishier than normall. There are better places to eat within 2 blocks of this place that will be cheaper and way better food. Disappointing meal and a waste of money.

Great place. Good service and delicious food. The Churrasco and the chorizo are excellent.

This was our 3rd night out for Triangle Restaurant Week. We had intended to try another venue and looked at the menu for Metro 8. We changed our mind. We made an online reservation. We asked to sit in a booth shortly after our arrival and they were very accommodating. We were served by at least 3 wait staff and the owner. The food was outstanding! Cant wait to go back!

Perfect steak everytime Ive been and the chocolate souffle was a fantastic way to end the meal.

Always delicious and excellent service!4 months later and wonderful food and service. Another 5 stars!

This is a great date atmosphere. My cowboy ribeye was super quality beef and perfectly cooked. This place merits return trips for me. Be careful when you park in this area. Apparently, the parking lot across the street is off limits.

I visited with a group of 13 women on our monthly Girls Night Out. Since the restaurant is rather small, we contacted the owner ahead of time to make a reservation. She gave us a beautiful group dining area, which would be an ideal place for a small wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or special party. Our girls chose a variety of things from the menu, which included everything from their steak specialties, to chicken, to salads. Everything was delicious. Our service was exceptional. S great perk for the Wednesday night we were there was a half price special on select bottles of wine. Metro 8 is highly recommended for a romantic meal or for fun with a group!

Steaks perfectly done, not a lot of loud noise like some other places.

Food and service was amazing

Great flank steak and the service was excellent. Great place for a business dinner for 4 or6. Desert was very good.

Awesome food. I really liked everything from the crab stuffed shrimp, the steak and the dessert. The special butter for the bread was excellent as well. I would have given 5 stars but the server was pretty slow and not super attentive. I will be back for sure.

Great food. My filet was fantastic. Very attentive service. I made reservations for my husbands birthday. He wasnt happy when the server wished him a happy birthday. At the end of our meal the manager came over to ask if we enjoyed our dinner. Then she said to my husband, sir, I heard you werent happy when we mentioned your birthday earlier. Im just going to flip over this card for you then to read. When she flipped it over, she had hand written happy birthday. It was very sweet and perfect for the evening. I would highly recommend Metro 8.

Exceptional food, great service, and lovely ambiance. Great for special occasions or simply for when youre craving a great steak!

OMG the LAMP CHOPS.This is my husband and mine favorite little spot to go. Its so classically elegant. We go early around 530-ish and it is near empty, but by 630, its booming. The accommodated our non-traditional drink requests and remembered us after one visit (and each subsequent one as well); not just our waiter. but the staff. This is truly an excellent spot.

Food was excellent. Staff was friendly and courteous. Be careful where you park though; the most convenient parking lot is willing to tow you if you dont belong there.

Pretty good place for western food. I liked the steak and sausages. They were juicy, easy to chew and tasted good. The plates were not very clean and the service was mediocre.

Great food!! Beautiful deck!! Great steak with chimichurri!!

Great food. Friendly staff.

Simply the best steak at half the price of the major steakhouses in the Triangle. Whats even better is that everything else was equally as good. Great service, didnt have to ask for a thing. The staff kept our drinks comin, were friendly but most importantly efficient. Intimate enough for a date or ladies night out. Perfect for out of town guest or a business dinner. Our waitress Julianna was the best.

The food and service was great

This place is amazing!! Great food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend this place. A must go!!

Great food, great service and great vine.

The staff is amazing. Great food and wine. Best chocolate souflette in the triangle. Nice outdoor seating in the back.

Went for my birthday, lovely atmosphere. Good thing about bringing the kids was getting to try their food as well lamb was amazing, lobster ravioli was a tasty second just would have wanted more. My sons skirt steak was amazing my husband and I were calling dibs on his leftovers but to our surprise he ate it all. Great night and great staff will definitely go back

We enjoyed 3 steaks and grilled chicken meals on 29th of November. With salads and baked potatoes.

Atmosphere is quiet and food is delicious! Absolutely love it!

Great atmosphere and awesome food. Save room for the chocolate souffle for dessert!

Mediocre. I had the boneless ribeye and it was thin and pretty flavorless. At the price point, I shouldnt want to put A-1 on my steak. Companions Filet was similar in texture to a sirloin, kind of chewy. Service was attentive almost to the point of overwhelming.

Great steaks and service!

Great atmosphere, this is where I got engaged in 2015 and we return yearly! The shirt streak is delicious and the chocolate lava cake is amazing. Never had a bad experience

Our first visit.. The staff was friendly. Love the decor..The Bread was warm and fresh and soft, the baked potato was cooked perfectly, vegetables were fresh tasting. The steaks were very flavorful with no added condiments.. Limited seating, reservations suggested.. Limited close parking.. The grocery store across the street aggressively tows vehicles.. Be careful where you park.. We will be back

Great food and romantic atmosphere here. The dishes have a little more latin flair to them but they are great! It is more on the expensive side but worth it as a treat every once in a while.

Awesome food, great service. Quaint and non-pretentious. A little on the pricey side but a good special occasion experience.

Food here was very tasteless.However the cowboy steak was great. Veggies and salmon no taste. Manager was genuinely concerned that we where not happy with our meal. Lastly our server was great.

The appetizers were good. There was back room where we had a private party.

Steak delicious, sweet potato fries excellent, chocolate soufflé perfect dessert. Only issue was salad was disappointing--boring and tasteless.

Short version - great experience, worth the cost.While I put 5, I would actually say very strong 4 (closer to 5 than 4)we wound up going during Triangle Restaurant Week, unwittingly. Somehow we timed things just right to squeak in. Shortly after we were seated around 6:30 I heard they were booked until 9pm. Before we left, they were telling people Sunday...Small, quaint place on 9th street. We dont go there often, but after googling Best steak in Durham this was where we decided to go. A little difficult to notice if you arent familiar with the area. Nice double door setup to try and keep some of the cold out.Everyone was very pleasant.The chief concern when you pay more for a meal is, will it be worth it? It was.1 ate from the adjusted menu, 1 did not.Amy B was our server, and she was very attentive. Other staff stopped by and checked on us as well (as they did with all diners)Very enjoyable dining experience.

This place is amazing. The service is great. I always get the cowboy ribeye but decided to try the filet. Now I dont know which one I love more. The provoleta is an outstanding appetizer as well.

A very beautiful place and great food. Definitely will be returning to this great establishment

The steak was great the server was nice. It was a great value for the food and the service. I enjoyed everything.

Food was great and fairly priced. From appetizer to dinner to desert everything was fantastic! Will definitely come back. Well done.

Great steak house. Dishes are pretty traditional (mostly Southern American but some Argentine/Italian) so there is no surprise, but they taste really good! My favorite is Fettuccine Porcini. Their wine list is also awesome with decent price.

Great food, great service!

Great food and service. Actually reasonable prices. Chocolate soufflé is a must!

Steakhouse with an Argentinian flare. Cool atmosphere and good food. Theres a huge parking lot across the street.