What's happened to the Metropolitan?

A few weeks ago we had dinner at the Metropolitan in North Melbourne.  We sat in the white table cloth restaurant rather than the front bar and were quite disappointed by the steaks (normally very reliable).  Perhaps the chef was having an off night, but they were cooked as if they were frozen and then seared.  Dessert was also not up to scratch.  Bubbles and I shared a dessert and it looked beautiful, but lacked flavour:

I'm hoping they pick up their act.  The service was excellent and the wine they recommended was very good (but on the expensive side).  I am hoping they return to the excellent pub they used to be with great steaks, parmas and reasonable prices.