Metropolitan Cafe Menu
Welcome to Metropolitan Cafe, a trendy New American lounge located at 8 E Main St, Freehold, NJ. This vibrant spot is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a diverse menu that tantalizes with dishes like their Signature Calamari and Filet Mignon Spring Rolls, each crafted to delight the palate.
The atmosphere is lively yet casual, making it ideal for groups and families. Guests consistently rave about the attentive service from bartenders like Emerich and John, who mix up specialty cocktails with flair. If you're seeking something unique, don't miss the Twice Cooked Cuban Steak—a favorite among regulars.
- Reservations are welcomed, ensuring your spot during peak hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Outdoor seating and a full bar enhance the dining experience.
- The cafe is spacious and wheelchair accessible, accommodating all guests with ease.
With free Wi-Fi and happy hour specials, Metropolitan Cafe is not just a meal; it’s an experience worth repeating!
Dinner Menu
Our Signature Calamari Shrimp
sweet and spicy with sesame seeds
Special Wonton Soup
rock shrimp, pork dumplings, scallion and baby spinach
Tuna Nachos
Wontons, yellowfin tuna, kabayaki, watermelon radish, avocado, spicy mayo
Filet Mignon Spring Rolls
French beans, mixed vegetables, orange soy reduction
Crab Cake
lobster champagne bisque, avocado
Yin Yang Dumplings
pork chickenlemongrass, ponzu, cellophane noodles
Warm Brie Cobbler
roasted apples, pears, craisins, mixed nut streusel, Cranberry crostini, honey drizzle
Smoked Pork Belly Bao Buns
steamed buns, hoisin, pickled carrot, cucumber, cilantro
Lettuce Wraps
chicken, matchstick vegetables, pickled carrot, crispy noodles, ponzu
Short Rib Empanada
toasted Manchego, Mexican street corn salsa
Weekly Special Cheese Plate GFA V
Chefs Selection of three cheeses, bire, Aged Manchego, Red Wine pecorino, local honey, toasted almonds, apple crostini
Grilled Steak Salad
baby greens, bleu cheese, French beans, tomato, almonds, honeybalsamic vinaigrette
Sesame Tuna Salad
Soba noodles, field greens, mango, avocado, carrot, cucumber, crisp wontons, Wasabi ranch dressing
Chicken Milanese Salad
arugula, fresh mozzarella, teardrop tomatoes, olive, cucumber, red onion, red wine vinaigrette
Pear Blue Cheese Salad
Roasted Pear, blue cheese, candied pecans, French beans, arugula, craisins, prosecco vinaigrette GF, V
Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Beets, goat cheese, pistachio, mixed greens, baby spinach, raspberry vinaigrette GF, V
Burger Experience
slab bacon, aged Cheddar, frizzled onion, Chophouse dressing, brioche
Filet Mignon Sandwich
Caramelized Onions, Manchego, Roasted Peppers, Garlic Aioli, Baguette
Shrimp Scampi Risotto
Jumbo shrimp, arborio rice, artichoke, lemon, garlic, herbs and aromatics
Lobster Ravioli
Rock shrimp Brandy, tomatocream, parmesan
House Special Noodles
Steak, shrimp, chicken, mixed vegetables, water chestnuts, peppers, onions, lo Mein noodles
Chicken Tortellini
chicken, wild mushrooms, sherry roasted cream, parmesan, fresh tomato
Faroe Island Salmon
honey ginger glaze, spinach, sesame seeds, scallion basmati rice GF
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass
edamame dumplings, stir fry veg, sweet soy
Scallop Pinwheels
crabmeat stuffed, Basmati rice, baby spinach, coconutginger rice
Asian Skirt Steak
sakesoy marinade, stir fried vegetables, lo mein, pineapple salsa
Boneless Short Rib
creamy whipped potatoes, root vegetables, jus, fig balsamic
Twice Cooked Cuban Steak
marinated skirt, grilled wok charred, fresh pico, black beans, arroz verde
Frenched Pork Chop
Hawaiin BBQ, grilled pineapple, vegetable fried rice risotto
Organic Grilled Chicken
marinated boneless breast, dirty rice, Pico di Gallo, fresh avocado, Chimichurri GF
Generals Chicken Bowl
stir fried veg, water chestnuts, basmati rice scallion
Grilled Filet Mignon
Roasted Potatoes, haricot vert, Dijon brandy cream sauce, frizzled leeks
Our Signature Calamari Shrimp
Our Signature Dish!Sweet spicy sauce, sesame seeds
Special Wonton Soup
rock shrimp, pork dumplings, scallion and baby spinach
Tuna Nachos
Wontons, yellowfin tuna, kabayaki, watermelon radish, avocado, spicy mayo
Filet Mignon Spring Rolls
French beans, mixed vegetables, orange soy reduction
Crab Cake
Lobster champagne bisque, avocado
Yin Yang Dumplings
pork chickenlemongrass, ponzu, cellophane noodles
Lettuce Wraps
chicken, matchstick vegetables, pickled carrot, crispy noodles, ponzu
Grilled Steak Salad
baby greens, bleu cheese, French beans, tomato, almonds, honeybalsamic vinaigrette
Sesame Tuna Salad
Soba noodles, field greens, mango, avocado, carrot, cucumber, crisp wontons, Wasabi ranch dressing V
Chicken Milanese Salad
Chicken cutlet, Arugula, fresh mozzarella, teardrop tomatoes, olive, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette
Pear Blue Cheese Salad
Roasted Pear, blie cheese, candied pecans, french beans, arugula, craisins, prosecco vinaigrette GF
Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Beets, goat cheese, pistachio, mixed greens, baby spinach, raspberry vinaigrette GF
M.Y.O. Caesar
Romaine, croutons, parmesan Caesar dressing
M.Y.O. House
Mesclun greens, bruschetta, olives balsamic vinaigrette
M.Y.O. Arugula
Red onion, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil and lemon
Plain Jane Cheeseburger
cheddar, lettuce, tomato
Burger Experience
slab bacon, aged Cheddar, frizzled onion, Chophouse dressing, brioche
Grilled Chicken Club
Asiago, avocado, bacon, pesto aioli, Artisan bread
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Carolina slaw, pepper jack, house made pickles, honey mustard aioli, brioche
Filet Mignon Sandwich
caramelized onions, asigao, roasted peppers, garlic aioli, baguette
Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Slab bacon, cheddar, manchego, tomato, tomato soup cappuccino
Crabcake Sandwich
slaw, remoulade, sliced tomato, brioche
Chicken Cutlet
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, balsamic syrup
BBQ Short Rib Tacos
Grilled onion, slaw, horseradish aioli
Ahi Tuna Tacos
pickled mango, cusabi
Shrimp Tacos
cajun dusted baby shrimp, lettuce, pineapple salsa, spicy mayo
Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos
corn, spicy mayo, red onion, grated cheese
Spiced Veggie Tacos
chili dust, pico, cilanto V, Vegan
Smoked Pork Belly Bao Buns
cucumber, picked carrot, hoisin, steam buns
House Special Noodles
Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, mixed vegetables, water chestnuts, peppers onions, lo mein noodle
Cavatelli Vodka Sauce
tomato cream sauce, Calabrian chili, parmesan V
Chicken Tortellini
Chicken, wild mushrooms, sherry roasted garlic cream parmesan, fresh tomato
Lobster Ravioli
Brandy tomato sauce, touch of cream, parmesan basil
Faroe Island Salmon
honey ginger glaze, spinach, sesame seeds, scallion basmati rice GF
Scallop Pinwheels
crabmeat stuffed, coconutginger sauce, basmati rice, baby spinach
Boneless Short Rib
creamy whipped potatoes, root vegetables, jus, fig balsamic
Grilled Organic Chicken
avocado, pico de gallo, dirty rice, fresh avocado, Chimichurri GF
Generals Chicken Bowl
stir fried veg, water chestnuts, basmati rice scallion
Steak Frites
Grilled skirt steak, fries, garlic herb butter
Lunch Menu
Sushi Menu
Miso Soup
Edamame
soy beans
Seaweed Salad
Crab Salad
Avocado Salad
Yellowtail Jalapeno
with cucumber ponzu
Pepper Tuna
over seaweed salad with ponzu
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Cakes
jalapeno caviar
Tuna Volcano
crab salad avocado wrapped in thin sliced Tuna, sweet spicy mayo, tobiko
Lady In Red Roll
spicy tuna, cucumber, tempura flake, wrapped in red white tuna
Angry Dragon Roll
shrimp tempura avocado, soy paper topped with spicy crab dry angel hair seaweed
Tempura Shrimp
Avocado, cucumber, scallion roe
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, roe
Crazy Tuna Roll
pepper tuna avocado topped with spicy tuna tempura flake
Freehold Roll
salmon, crab, avocado, topped with tuna, caviar, tempura flake sweet and spicy mayo
Rainbow Roll
crab, cucumber avocado topped with tuna, salmon yellowtail
Dragon Roll
eel cucumber topped with avocado, sweet sauce sesame
Sweetheart Roll
spicy salmon, avocado, soy paper, topped with tuna
Valentine Roll
crab, cucumber mango roll topped with spicy, crunchy lobster salad
Yankee Roll
spicy salmon, white tuna, avocado, soy paper, spicy mayo
Ocean Roll
spicy lobster cucumber, topped with salmon, tuna avocado
Fantasy Roll
spicy tuna tempura flake topped with eel jalapeno
Metro Roll
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab caviar
Rock Roll
shrimp tempura cream cheese topped with spicy tuna
Mystery Roll
tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, soy paper, topped with tuna, salmon, avocado, sweet spicy sauces
Spicy Girl Roll
pepper tuna, avocado mango, topped with salmon spicy sauce
Hawaiian Roll
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, cucumber mango wrapped in soy paper
Banzai Roll
shrimp tempura, avocado, soy paper, salmon sashimi, sriracha mayo
Sleeping Beauty Roll
spicy tuna, crab, avocado, tempura flake cucumber wrapped in soy paper
Shamrock Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, crunch, wrapped in seaweed salad caviar
White Tiger Roll
spicy lobster, cucumber, tempura flakes wrapped in white tuna, avocado, topped with mango salsa caviar
Sashimi
2 Pieces per order
Dancing Salmon Roll
Salmon, avocado, mango topped with spicy salmon tar tare and tempura flake
Tuna Roll
Nigiri
1 Piece per order
Alaska Roll
Philly Roll
Mixed Vegetable Roll
Yellowtail Scallion Roll
California Roll
Eel Avocado Roll
Salmon Cucumber Roll
Eel Cucumber Roll
Salmon Roll
Tuna Avocado Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Boston Roll
Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber, Roe
WELCOMING PLATTERS
SUSHITraditional and specialty rolls served with wasabi, ginger soyAdd 5 Per PersonSHRIMP COCKTAILU12 Extra Jumbo Shrimp, lemon, and cocktail sauce75 platter of 25 count shrimpANTIPASTOAssorted specialty meats, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers marinated vegetables50 per platter serves 1012INTERNATIONAL CHEESE CRUDITEImported Domestic cheese selection, honeycomb, crostini, dried fruit, fresh vegetables and dip 50 per platter serves 1012
BUTLER STYLE HORS DOEUVRES
Pecan Crusted Lamb Chops Minted Honey Mustard add 3Panko Shrimp with Cusabi saucePork andor Chicken dumplings w orange scented soyCrab cakes with mango mustardFilet Mignon and French bean Spring Rolls with orange soyShort Rib and Manchego Empanada with avocado creme fraicheShrimp Cocktail Shooters cilantro lime cocktail sauce add 3Filet Mignon potato pancake w Lugars sauceAssorted Sushi, SashimiKobe Beef Sliders w aged cheddar on briocheMini Grilled cheese Sandwiches with Tomato soup shootersBeef or Chicken Satay with Coconut Thai sauceTuna Tar Tar in wonton cup add 2Chicken Parm SlidersMini Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad in crouton cupsMini Shrimp Tacos with mango slaw add 3Fresh Mozzarella Tomato lollipop
STATIONS
PASTA STATION 6Choice of Two SaucesCreamy Alfredo sauceVodka sauce with pancettaFresh Marinara finished with aromatic basilBasil Pesto olive oil or cream basedRagu PACARVING STATION 8Oven Roasted Turkey with Sun dried Cranberry sauceShallot Panko Crusted Tenderloin of Pork with Apple chutneyPepper Seared Tuna with Sweet soySalmon en croute with creamy dill sauceFilet Mignon 6Baby Lamb Chops PANY Strip PA
DESSERT OPTIONS
Chocolate Covered Strawberries 7Mini Donuts 7Mini Cupcakes 7Petite Fours 7Fruit Platter 4Mini Pastry 5Cake PA
Cocktail Party
Buy the Tray
Filet Mignon Spring Rolls
French beans, mixed vegetables, orange soy reduction
Dumplings With Ponzu
Chicken andor pork 24ct
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozz
With Melon salsa 16
Mini Crab Cakes
With corn salsa aioli 20 pieces
Short Rib Empanada
toasted Manchego, Mexican street corn salsa
Calamari Shrimp
Sweet n Spicy 12 Tray
Grilled Steak Salad
baby greens, bleu cheese, French beans, tomato, almonds, honeybalsamic vinaigrette
Sesame Tuna Salad
Chicken Caprese Salad
Asian Chicken Salad
Pear Walnut Salad
Add Chicken 25 Shrimp 32 Steak or Salmon 35
Caesar Salad
Add Chicken 25 Shrimp 32 Steak or Salmon 35
House Salad
Add Chicken 25 Shrimp 32 Steak or Salmon 35
Arugula Salad
Add Chicken 25 Shrimp 32 Steak or Salmon 35
Cheeseburger Sliders
cheddar
Chicken Parm Sliders
fresh mozzarella
Crab Cake Sliders
slaw remoulade
Filet Mignon Sandwich
12 pieces
Short Rib Tacos
1 dozen
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Korean Fried Chicken Tacos
1 dozen
Metro Assorted Sandwich Platter
Priced per person
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Ravioli
Pesto cream
Grilled Chicken Tortellini
Wild mushroom, sherry cream
Summer Pasta
Baby tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
Crab Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Brown butter, sage
Cavatelli Vodka Sauce
Pancetta, scallions, chili flake
Pepper Tuna
over seaweed salad with ponzu
Salmon
Moroccan Spiced or Panko Shallot
Scallop Pinwheels
crabmeat stuffed, coconutginger sauce, basmati rice, baby spinach
Cod
Shallotpanko crust
Meat Sauce And Rigatoni
Asian Skirt Steak
sakesoy marinade, stir fried vegetables, lo mein, pineapple salsa
Cuban Steak
Boneless Short Ribs
Chicken
Europa, Franchese, Venetian
Generals Chicken Bowl
stir fried veg, water chestnuts, basmati rice scallion
Paella
Chicken, chorizo, shrimp
Filet Mignon
mashed potatoes, French beans, Cabernet demi
Assorted Traditional Rolls
Assorted Traditional Specialty Rolls
Deluxe Platter
Specialty Rolls, Nigiri, Sashimi
Mashed Or Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
French Beans, Asparagus, Baby Carrots
Basmati Rice
Pilaf, Almond, Saffron, Herb
Lo Mein
Vegetable, Shrimp
