METRO DINER – American
The Lockwood Ridge Road diner in Sarasota keeps the coffee moving and the griddle busy from early morning onward. What people order first is the Fried Chicken & Waffle, sweet syrup cutting the crust, or the Charleston shrimp and grits — cheese and roasted red pepper in the grits, andouille through the sauce. Lunch and dinner lean the same way: Iron City Meatloaf seared on the flat-top, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, a ribs plate. Breakfast never comes off the menu. Weekend mornings fill up fast. Southern comfort cooking, generous to a fault.
6056 Lockwood Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34243 813.364.0076 https://metrodiner.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at METRO DINER
Dairy-Free at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Fries, Cheesy Grits and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shepherd’s Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Western Omelet and Fresh Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Western Omelet and Fresh Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Fries, French Fries and Fresh Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at METRO DINER
METRO DINER in Sarasota has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Fries, Cheesy Grits and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at METRO DINER
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Shrimp & Grits | 23.7 g | 44.5 g |
| Shepherd’s Pie | 11.9 g | 39.7 g |
| Chicken Salad Croissant | 52 g | 27.2 g |
| Bissell Breakfast | 35.6 g | 21.2 g |
| Breakfast Burger | 111.2 g | 18.9 g |
| Fried Chicken and Waffles | 8.3 g | 15.9 g |
| Iron City Meatloaf | 9.5 g | 11.8 g |
| Iron City Meatloaf For 4 | 14.6 g | 11.1 g |
| Eggs Benedict | 16 g | 10.2 g |
| Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | 38.7 g | 8.5 g |
| Fish & Chips | 46.3 g | 5.3 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Breakfast
- Fried Chicken and Waffles - $16.49: Buttermilk marinated fried chicken, Belgian waffle, sweet strawberry butter, signature sweet and spicy syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bissell Breakfast - $13.99: Two eggs any style, bacon, toast, hashbrowns and a pancake Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Charleston Shrimp & Grits - $18.29: Grits infused with cheese, roasted red peppers and andouille sausage, topped with shrimp, sausage, onions and peppers in a shrimp sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - $11.49: Freshly baked biscuits topped with house-made savory sausage gravy Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelet - $12.99: Classic omelet with ham, onions, peppers and cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $13.59: Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, Hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Breakfast Burger - $14.59: 100% Angus burger, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, lettuce, tomato, bacon, an egg any style and Hollandaise sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $12.49: 100% Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Metro Club Sandwich - $13.99: Double decker sandwich with ham, turkey, bacon, swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Mike’s BLT - $11.99: Double decker bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Croissant - $12.29: White-meat chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on a flaky croissant Available at: lunch
Main Courses
- Iron City Meatloaf - $16.99: Griddle-seared meatloaf with rich brown gravy, creamy mashed potatoes and green beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $15.49: Beer-battered white fish served with tartar sauce, coleslaw and fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Roast - $17.29: Slow-roasted beef with carrots, celery, onions and gravy over mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd’s Pie - $15.99: Seasoned ground beef and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Meals
- Iron City Meatloaf For 4 - $56: Griddle-seared meatloaf with rich brown gravy, creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. Portioned to serve 4. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cheesy Grits - $3.99: Creamy grits infused with melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Home Fries - $3.79: Seasoned diced potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Fries - $3.79: Crispy golden fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fresh Coffee - $2.99: Hot brewed coffee Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Tea - $3.29: Classic Southern sweet iced tea
- Mimosa - $7: Champagne and orange juice
- Bloody Mary - $8: Vodka and seasoned tomato juice
Frequently Asked Questions about METRO DINER
- Is METRO DINER dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. METRO DINER has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at METRO DINER on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does METRO DINER have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Home Fries and French Fries.
- What is the highest-protein dish at METRO DINER?
- Charleston Shrimp & Grits, at roughly 44.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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