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Doris Metropolitan, Montrose

37 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.

What people say, in short

Most people who weighed in recommend Doris Metropolitan, and several praise the steak itself, with one calling it the best steak they have had in the city. One diner mentions in-house dry aging and a wide choice of cuts, and two diners enjoy the steak tartare. A few people find it suited to date nights and special occasions. On the other side, one diner found the experience underwhelming, one found the tartare bland and the steak overly salty, and a couple of diners say the tables are so close that nearby parties can overhear conversations.

Address

Doris Metropolitan, 2815 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098

At a glance

Opinions divided
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Nearby on this map

Other places on this map closest to Doris Metropolitan, Montrose, as the crow flies.

The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

  • Recommendsu/FineAssignment1423 in r/houston · Jan 2026

    Calls Doris Metropolitan their top Houston steakhouse after being impressed at a client dinner.

  • Recommendsu/Cocktail_Racer in r/HoustonFood · Nov 2025

    Lists Doris Metropolitan among alternatives to Pappas for steak.

  • Recommendsu/not4urbrains in r/HoustonFood · May 2025variety

    Strongly suggests it; says it dry-ages in-house and offers many cut choices.

  • Recommendsu/FormalEgg8661 in r/HoustonFood · May 2025

    Answers the request for picks with just the name; gives no details.

  • Recommendsu/Lintobean in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026taste

    Lists this steakhouse among places serving dry-aged prime-grade beef.

  • Recommendsu/foshiiy in r/houston · Jan 2026taste

    Says Doris clearly outdoes Pappas on bread, appetizers and dessert.

  • Recommendsu/goodguatie14 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026

    Immediately suggests Doris Metropolitan.

  • Recommendsu/Reasonable-Air-7815 in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026

    Simply recommends Doris Metropolitan.

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  • Recommendsu/FlyGuy_2000 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026ambience

    Finds the place quite suitable for a couples meal.

  • Recommendsu/BellyMind in r/HoustonFood · May 2025ambience

    Calls it a strong date-night spot with top-notch food and service.

  • Recommendsu/Ordinary_Quit in r/houston · Jan 2025taste

    Calls Doris Metropolitan solid and notes all its steaks are sous vide.

  • Recommendsu/KazPart2 in r/houston · Apr 2024taste

    Considers this the best steak they have tried in the city.

  • Recommendsu/Decent-Ad8726 in r/houston · Apr 2024taste

    Praises Doris Metropolitan's steaks and bar in one quick line.

  • Recommendsu/Ok-Information2820 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2025

    Calls Doris incredible and praises its burger and martinis, without steak detail.

  • Recommendsu/slanginthangs in r/HoustonFood · May 2025

    Often goes for happy hour and says the meal, setting and service are consistently good.

  • Mixedu/t2pain2 in r/houston · Apr 2024value

    Found the food and overall experience underwhelming at a company event.

  • Recommendsu/AfterFlight0 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026

    Thinks it would suit what the asker wants.

  • Recommendsu/StrictMango8441 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026

    Calls it excellent for the area asked about.

  • Recommendsu/phizzlez in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026

    Includes Doris Metropolitan in a short list of suggested places.

  • Recommendsu/RequirementFamiliar3 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2025taste

    Recalls a steak bite appetizer on a past visit, calling it very tender and flavorful.

  • Caveatu/radicaltoyz in r/HoustonFood · May 2025ambience

    Says tables are packed too close, so neighboring diners can overhear conversations.

  • Recommendsu/SkyAdventurous5859 in r/houston · Jan 2025

    Recommends Doris Metropolitan for its vibe and food, and points to its Australian wagyu.

  • Recommendsu/ReferralCash in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026

    Lists it among their top three choices.

  • Recommendsu/TechnicalSuccess9144 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026taste

    Visited that evening, found the tartare strong, and also had the tomahawk.

  • Recommendsu/glitteronice in r/houston · Jan 2026

    Agrees with the Doris pick and says a relative took them and the visit was excellent.

  • Recommendsu/Bigangrylaw in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2025taste

    Prefers its steaks over Pappas Bros. Steakhouse.

  • Recommendsu/Laurag68 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2025taste

    Says it has amazing steak and better sides than traditional steakhouses.

  • Recommendsu/Pinkcheese_greengoes in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2025

    Suggests Doris Metropolitan as one of two options.

  • Recommendsu/the018 in r/HoustonFood · Dec 2024variety

    Likes Doris Metropolitan for its unique steakhouse style with Mediterranean influences.

  • Caveatu/FaithlessnessOne9390 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2025

    Personally dislikes it; gives no details about any visit.

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