Doris Metropolitan: An Elevated Steakhouse Experience

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Doris Metropolitan (@dorismetropolitanhtx) in the Montrose area of Houston and it was an experience I would not change for the world. With a rich atmosphere, deliciously aged meats, and delectable drinks, this elevated steakhouse is one that you need to be sure to check out sometime soon.

The Vibes

The moment we walked through the front door, we were met with a fine dining experience, with a very clean, sleek restaurant design, and an energy that can only be described as exquisite. They have their marvelous selection of fine wines, and alcohol on display, ready for you to get a taste of what the beverages in this establishment have to offer.

The dining room itself is complete with booths, seating arrangements for larger parties, and suitable tables for two with a beautiful white draping over every single one. There is also a private room ready to be reserved. Each table is laid out with a wine glass and utensils ready for you to dive deep into the world of succulent meat cuts and drinks.

The Drinks

The beverage selection includes prepared cocktails, and wines, while also having your options of tequila, whiskeys and other alcoholic beverages you can find at their full service bar. We had the pleasure of trying out the Piña Margarita and the Porn Star Margarita. The Piña margarita has a pineapple taste, served with Ancho Reyes Verde, with a hint of lemon and cucumber, served with an aloe leaf as a garnish. The Porn Star Margarita is served in Herradura Silver Licor, with a hint of passion fruit, fresh lime juice, and champagne chaser.

These drinks served as a perfect introduction to the restaurant and the delicious and rich foodie adventures to come.

The Appetizers

We started off our meal with a selection of three breads, a focaccia long bread, caramelized onion feta bread, and a Zetar bread. These came with paprika butter, regular salted butter, and garlic butter. These complimentary breads were a great way to start.

For our preview of the main course, we got to taste the Beef Carpaccio and the Artisanal Cheeses. The Beef Carpaccio was prepared with crusted peppers, micro greens and a balsamic reduction, topped off with parmesan cheese and red chilis. The Artisanal Cheeses included three selections of absolutely tasteful cheese along with a balsamic reduction and a crostini set or crackers. These appetizers were both absolutely delightful and were a definite item to get again soon when I come back.

The Main Course

Our main course was something we definitely were not prepared for, and I mean that in the absolute best way possible. First we got our sides of greens, which included a spring mix, spinach and grilled asparagus topped off with parmesan cheese, and oil. We also got a side of Parmesan truffle fries, which were the perfect accompaniment to the main dish.

For the main dish we were given a platter of some of their best aged meat cuts, including lobster, rib eye, and the tenderloin cut. Our main course was also accompanied with some fattily delicious bone marrow to add an extra layer of flavor and tenderness to the meat. This meat was scrumptious, and the bone marrow added a nice touch to the meat, elevating it beyond the already tasty nature of the enriched meat.

The Desserts

It does not stop at just the main course however, as Doris Metropolitan has a sweet selection of desserts for you. We ended up getting the Chocolate in Bond, as well as the Espresso Martini. The chocolate in bond had a wonderful rich chocolate flavor, topped with sweet bananas, complimented by a hazelnut puree, and a whiskey ice cream that was just as good as its sounds. Then we had the Espresso Martini which was just as delicious as it looked, topped with a foamy shell that left you delighted with every sip!

Final Thoughts

Doris Metropolitan provides an elevated steakhouse experience that is made possible by a sleek designed exterior, and a finely organized interior. It is complimented by its vast selection of fine wines and your choice of some of the best alcoholic beverages you can ask for. All of this being brought together by a grand selection of naturally enriched and aged meat, makes this the perfect place for your next fine dining experience.