Metric Bar & Grill

Came on a Saturday night around 6:15 with my girlfriend. We had a Groupon for $ 24 for $ 12 for a dinner for two.
Street parking nearby; the road the place is on is under significant construction. Very quiet when we arrived, I think we were the only two customers actually until a couple other middle-​aged men showed up for dinner too eventually. The waitperson who greeted us announced we could sit anywhere we’d like. The furniture is run down but the tables and chairs are solid and quaint. There’s what looks like a very nice bar in one half of the place and tables and chairs in the other half. All throughout dinner, I enjoyed the background music which was at a slightly higher volume than I would say is usual at a place during dinner; fun music though, I was bouncing around a little at the table enjoying myself with my girlfriend chuckling at me that I would break out dancing any moment…
The specials looked pretty pricey but nothing piqued our personal interests that evening. I tried to order an appetizer of crab cakes but was told they would not be ready for a while yet; after considering other options to start, I asked the waitress what was popular and she listed several menu items which began with none other than the crab cakes. Since I am a big crab cakes fan and she also recommended them, I pushed a little to ask when they might be ready and she went to check and said in about 10 minutes (this was about 6:30pm I think); I told her we would wait and would like an order of them – great decision, some of the BEST crab cakes I have EVER had!!! The cakes, the sauce they came with, and the included greens with a balsamic dressing were likely all homemade and extremely tasty and satisfying.
For dinner, I had the penne pasta (another recommended dish by the waitress) and my girlfriend had the chicken caesar salad. Contrary to another review I saw here, the pasta was above average in my pasta-​dish-​critical opinion – the sun-​dried tomatoes really made it as did the parmesan cheese I asked for. My pasta came with a small salad ahead of the meal, and we were brought complimentary bread and butter. Everything looked and tasted fresh and homemade; I wouldn’t have been surprised if we had learned that the parmesan cheese was even freshly grated. My girlfriend said her salad was very fresh with warm homemade croutons and tasty chicken.
Bottom line: the place could use some refurnishing, the service was slightly above average (somewhat slow in my opinion, even despite the intrinsic expectation of longer time given fresh homemade food), the meals were truly great, and the Groupon was a great deal. Looking forward to coming again perhaps when we’re in the area!

Food as amazing! Service was friendly but excruciatingly slow. I waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for my appetizer. However if you have the time the food can be worth it.

SERVICE IS SLOWWWWW
other than that, food is good, happy hour specials are attractive. Seating area setup is a little weird, other than that, not a bad place to visit for food.

Delicious. Crab cakes, pizza, and burger were what we ordered. Fun atmosphere and friendly service. Unilocaled places walking distance from our hotel and this place looked good. Huge portions.

We were looking for a spot to eat after attending a graduation. So with a party of 9, the employee at the Holiday Inn down the street told us to go here. Reluctantly, we walked in and were seated. Being from Brooklyn and Miami, our party was looking around with hopes that the food was good – we were starving and didn’t want our trip to be spoiled by a bad lunch. The server brought us a taste of the wings when my brother-​in-​law asked about the wings. He loved them. Then my husband even bragged about how good the water was… this trend did not stop! As a pescetarian (who only eats salmon, grouper, and snapper fresh), this menu gave me life! I enjoyed the salad with sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese and greens. Then came my mushroom quesadilla (with portabello, shitake and blue oyster mushrooms)…then the garlic potatoes with sauteed veggies and grilled salmon (which we took back to the hotel) All of the food was perfect! The chef came out to greet us after we asked for him and brought a sweet plate of plantains with sugar. Service was great – relatively quick (because good food is not fast as fast food is not good). Drinks were great. Music was great. Food was awesome – not one person is our party had a bad plate. This place would bring me back to Bridgeport.

I just ordered there for dinner and it was MMM MMM GOOD! I loved it. Note: I haven’t actually seen the place so this review is based solely on the food.
We spent $ 40 and definitely got our money’s worth. The portions are generous and the quality of food is top notch. Below is what we ordered:
Rustic wings: Wow! They were delicious! They were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Excellent.
Chef Pierre Crab Cakes: OH EM GEE!!! These crab cakes made me feel like I’ll never need to go to Maryland again. They were that good. He adds some shrimp and some magic to it that make them divine.
Jambalaya: If you’re a seafood fan, I definitely suggest this plate. It’s seasoned well and is served over rice. There’s shrimp and mussels and scallops in addition to the sausage and chicken. It’s quite tasty!
Overall: The food was great! I am looking forward to trying the Haitian dishes and actually dining in at the restaurant in the near future. I will update this review when I do!

I come here with my old co-​workers due to its vicinity to the train. It’s a no frills bar and I can respect that. Thank goodness the waitstaff are friendly because they are slow. The food is good and they offer happy hour specials, but they are also slow. To combat this, I order immediately upon stepping in the establishment and I order my next drink when they bring my drink. Problem solved! They make strong drinks and I am surrounded by good company.

We love this place! Consistently delicious food. We do take out and delivery a lot, and this is by far our favorite local joint to order from. The Au Gratin soup is ridiculously good — I have to order it EVERY time! I’m also a big fan of the classic Nicoise Salade, and my boyfriend loves their Black Angus Burger. Nothing has ever been a disappointment here, money well spent!
Tonight a chef actually delivered our order, and she was so delightful! The genuine and personal care was really enlightening compared to a lot of other places we’ve been less than satisfied with in the area.

I ordered catering from this restaurant and the day of the party they don’t show up or even call!!! Can you imagine how embarrassing it is to have 30 people show up and there is no food!!! For a 75 year old’s party none the less!!! So extremely unprofessional and inconsiderate.
I wish I could give this restaurant and the chef named Pierre ZERO stars. I got in touch with Metric Restaurant to find out if they could cater my 75 year old mother’s birthday party. I spoke to Pierre on the phone and he said yes to the job and quoted me a price for the event. I then went into the restaurant to pay a deposit and firm up the details and that is when Pierre proceeded to try to change the price he had quoted me. He now said that certain items were not included in the quote, etc. I felt like he was trying to swindle me the entire time. We then settled on a price and since I was already feeling uncomfortable, I asked him for paperwork to firm up the catering which I am so happy I did because I have proof that I paid for a service that was never rendered. He asked me to pay him the $ 250 deposit in cash and I said I would feel more comfortable paying with my credit card. Good thing I did because I ended up having to dispute the charge with my credit card company since Pierre also neglected to return my texts requesting a time to come into the restaurant to get my deposit back. Anyway, the day of the event, I called the restaurant many times to check on my catering — no answer. Then at midnight I got a text from Pierre saying that he was in a car accident that morning. I think someone’s life is more important than my catering so I felt bad for him but at the same time — why couldn’t he have gotten someone to call me? Or why couldn’t he have called me earlier to let me know? This was by far the worst experience I have ever had with a restaurant and will never go there again and am spreading the word on how unprofessional this chef and restaurant is. I’m also Haitian and want to support Haitian run businesses but this was beyond terrible and needs to be told.

They only thing that doesn’t make this 5 stars is that it is hidden away and hard to find. Not the fault of the owner Chef Pierre, but I believe there would be a lot more traffic if it wasn’t tucked behind the McDonalds on Main Street in Bridgeport. That being said, Chef Pierre is the best chef in Bridgeport hands down. I have seen him cook for 200 people at a catered event and it could not have come out better. He impressed our out of state guests and charmed everyone with the quality and presentation of the food.
He has also accommodated me when I want something off menu. I have had appetizers at the bar after work and they come out as put together as a four course meal. My lunches are always fresh never shortcuts in ingredients, flavor or details. I hope that you will try out this very Urban Chic Carribean vibe. The people there are warm and willing to please. Bring a crowd or just yourself. Its worth going off the path a bit and right in Downtown Bridgeport, three blocks from the train station, the ferry and a stroll down Main Street from the Webster Arena. You will feel catered to and appreciated.

The food was excellent, taste like real authentic Haitian food, I had the Griot with rice and plantains, they even brought out a side off picklies.
The service was just okay, couldve been better maybe it’s because the place is a little small. It was a lil crowded when I went. Also their happy hour drink prices are awesome 4.00 martinis and mix drinks.

It’s not a super fancy restaurant but their Haitian food is good and the staff is very pleasant. Bridgeport’s downtown area doesn’t have the best reputation, however I definitely feel like they’re improving. I’ve been here when they have had parties and I really enjoyed myself. Overall a good place especially for the locals.

The food is great and the staff is excellent! They’re super friendly make you feel at home at all times. The variety of food is awesome for both the picky and adventurous.

Everything was excellent!!! I had shrimp creole, crab cakes, and mussels for appetizers. Omg!!! The mussels had a delicious birth I wish I could take it home in a bottle. For dinner I had goat. It came with plantains and beans and rice. Before dinner they gave everyone salad. I enjoyed everything.

We ordered our dinner through their online service. Food arrived at a timely manner HOWEVER the food was HORRENDOUS! The nachos which is supposed to have blue and yellow corn tortillas did not have even one blue tortilla and the chips were soggy. The meat or whatever was on top of it looked like dog food from a can and the cheese appeared to have been melted by a microwave. There was no salsa, tomatoes, or any other type of ingredients. The pasta was undercooked and bland. The crab cakes were rubbery and might have been nuked in the microwave too. We ended up throwing all of the food away.
The result was a bad case of food poisoning. Major stomach aches and frequent visits to the restroom. I have no idea how the restaurant itself is but the food is horrible and someone needs to do a quality check there.

Metric bar & grill is a hidden gem. The food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable and the chef Pierre & wait staff are extremely friendly. You won’t leave this place hungry… or unsatisfied. Delicious.

The Metric is a great place to relax at lunch as well. Pierre and staff are friendly, attentive and the food is fabulous! I don’t go there often enough.
Take a chance, sit at the bar, enjoy the atmosphere and the food. Take home a good memory off Connecticut’s fastest growing city.

What a pleasant surprise!!! I had a most delicious lunch here today, my first visit. I had the opportunity to meet Pierre, the chef. What a gracious man! Me and my friends all started with the Maryland crab and corn chowder. It was outstanding. Not too buttery, not too thick and the crab was not overpowered by the corn — something I find too often in chowders with corn. For my main course I had the veggie sandwich that was served with rice and beans. The veggies were grilled and seasoned to perfection and the toasted bread balanced it all marvelously. And did I mention the rice and red beans??? Oh my word! Absolutely delicious. The iced tea was a disappointment but I could have cared less. Everyone at my table loved their meal — a shrimp and chicken pasta dish and a blackened chicken salad. I’ll definitely be back!!!

The Metric is a gem right in downtown Bridgeport. I went there with two of my friends on a Saturday night. I was blown away by the food. Beautiful Red snapper with jasmine rice on the side. That red snapper was not killed in vain. It was a beautiful well prepared meal. I had a banana cheescake burrito for dessert and it was creamy without being too cloyingly sweet. I had a crema which was very good the waitress recommended having it on ice. Metric was not loud at all. It was very very mellow. I will def be back. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

I’m sincerely hoping my review gets people to ignore every other terrible review here. They’re just wrong.
This is the most relaxing low key place to find yourself on a weeknight. I believe this Unilocal page is a bit sorry and a poor representation of the place because, and I say this lovingly, the crowd is urban and they simply don’t review their fave establishments on
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Chef Pierre is the bomb, he’s the owner and head chef. If he’s cooking you’re in the money! The restaurant is haitian owned and so most of the dishes (and there are asian, italian and american choices among other things) have a great kick whether in flavor or spice.
They will make you anything you can think of, order your food exactly as you’d like it. If you have kids ask what they can offer you, they can usually come up with things like little burgers or mac and cheese or grilled cheese or a cheese pizza.
The girls who work here are incredible. If it’s not too busy ask Yve (Eve) the bartender who kinda runs the show to make you something awesome. Ask for a Shut the Fuck Up if you want a drink that’ll floor you if you attempt to drink more then three. They’re delicious.
If it would honestly bother you to hear other people enjoying the space and having a good time then fine, go elsewhere. On the weekends there are parties in the evening with DJs which may or may not be your thing so call and ask about when that goes down. I believe it’s still Hip Hop on Fridays and Kompa/​Zook (I may be spelling that very wrong but it’s haitian island music and everyone dances) on Saturday nights, it feels like vacation, TRY IT IF YOU’RE ADVENTUROUS and want an experience you actually WILL NOT get anywhere else in Bridgeport. On these nights they are open til 2 am.
Happy Hour mon-​fri 4 to 7.
Try the Cremas if they have it, it’s a creamy alcoholic drink from Haiti, related to Coquito if you’ve ever had that. Totally yummy, they serve it room temp, two cubes of ice are a great thing to ask for in it.
Be kind and respectful and you will recieve the utmost respect, Bridgeport’s a rough place and the staff really appreciates people who are there to eat great food, relax, and unwind with some drinks. ENJOY!!!