The number one thing to consider before going to Mannys is how much are you willing to spend. This is the highest of high end steakhouses and will cost you a fortune With that being said, the food is top notch. I had the bone in filet which was great. My pals had various other cuts ranging up to the 119 dollar bone in rib eye which was also excellent The sides are fine. Not worth getting a whole bunch though as they are huge. One starch, one veggie should do the trick. Same story with desserts. Shareable and huge The service is tremendous but watch out for a sneaky fee on your check that is a "basic service fee" which seems like a way that the restaurant can underpay non wait staff and cover with this big charge on top of your already big bill So yes, great steak, great service but has to be for something special or on an expense account!
Each year I travel to a different state to go to a different steakhouse. This year my selection was Minneapolis, Minnesota for Mannys. This is the BEST of the 11 states I have been to! The 65 day dry aged new york stop was SPECTACULAR and so where the hash browns! The scallops Benedict is a MUST HAVE. I also ended the night with the brownie. You have to get it. It's the signature dessert! The portions are enormous and I have so much to bring home. I NEVER have leftovers. Stop what you are doing. Book a trip to go. Request Chris. He was absolutely fantastic. He knows his stuff and was a pleasure all evening. 10/10!!!
Mannys is quite the experience! The food and service is impeccable! We went as a large group to celebrate a friend's birthday and this was the place to make a fancy night of it! Although a pricey spot, you get what you pay for here. The server puts on a menu show for the table showing the different presentations and cuts of steak before ordering. The portion sizes are huge and the sides and desserts are made to share, so highly recommend planning to share some things. We had extra food which makes for the most luxurious leftovers! I got my go-to extra dirty martini with gin and it was one of the best ones I've had! If you're looking for a special spot to splurge and have a fancy, high-quality meal and experience, I'd recommend Manny's. There's a parking ramp and street parking nearby so you may need to walk a little depending on where you find a spots. All and all we had a great experience here!
Stopped in at Manny's for an authentic MN style steakhouse experience. They did not disappoint! Service was very attentive and friendly. The meat cart was a sight to be seen. Order as much as your pocketbook allows as the steaks are fantastic. I had the large filet, medium. Cooked perfectly. Fries were ridiculously good, which I was expecting decent for a steakhouse but they were amazing and paired really well with the hot ketchup. The hash brown potatoes are also a must order and is a huge serving that can feed 4-6 easily. Thanks Manny's for a fantastic and memorable night, I will be sure to stop back in next time I'm in the twin cities.
Apparently, if you say the name "Manny's" anywhere near the twin cities, a flock of raving reviews and suggestions on what to order will come flying in from all around you. And after our experience, I can see why. The service was excellent, the menu presentation entertaining and informative, and the food and drinks were top notch. I would have probably taken more pictures if my hands weren't immediately filled with delicious table bread, then truffle fries, then heavenly beef carpaccio. After a great overview of the advantages and flavor notes of each cut of meat, I went with the bone in filet. While I thoroughly enjoyed it, I wish I had gone boneless to get a few more delicious bites of meat in. Alongside the steaks we enjoyed a side of hash-browns that could feed a small army and Mac & cheese I would have loved to swim in. Finally for dessert, a s'mores cheesecake that I wish I could experience for the first time again, and fresh cut strawberries. The icing on the cake (or should I say fudge) was the hot fudge our server brought to accompany or dessert, which really raised the bar. There is no doubt Mannys earned its reputation. I'd take my favorite clients or a date here for an impressive night.
My brother wanted to take my mom an and I out for a bit of "fine dinning" and Mannys was his choice. We opted to go for a late lunch to avoid potential parking challenges on a Saturday night. (We all found parking close by easily between parking ramps and street parking.) The service, ambience drinks and steak were great. The rest of the food? Meh. Keep in mind, I have a bit more fresh gourmet taste buds. So I'm probably a bit more difficult to please in order to get those 5 stars. We started with the King Crab dumplings. The presentation was lovely and they looked flavorful but tasted not so fresh and tasted a bit bland. My mom and I had no shells but my brother had 2 dumplings with shell pieces in it. One in which he completely spit out due to a lot of shell pieces. They were kind enough to offer to make new ones or take it off the bill for that reason- we opted for the latter. My mom's French dip was flavorless in my opinion. Nothing special and lacking any depth of flavor that I've had in other places. The loaded hashbrowns were delicious! Perfectly cooked with the right amount of moisture and crispness. And the thick cut bacon pieces in it was the best bacon I recall ever having! Our steaks were GREAT! Tender, seasoned perfectly enough that o didn't want any steak sauce with mine. I ordered a Medium- it was cooked a bit more than I'd prefer but still one of the best steaks I've had. I would've loved to see more fun vegetables side choices but being it was still the brunch menu, that's understandable. Would I visit again? Uhm, probably not until I've tried the other high rated steakhouses in the cities. The food outside of the steak was a bit lackluster for my tastebuds.
Manny's is a classic steak house in every way imaginable. Their staff is professionally dressed as they leisurely describe the menu in detail while displaying their beautifully marbled cuts of meat. With red and white gingham tablecloths, booths that can swallow you whole, and dim, warm lighting, Manny's delivers on both service and ambiance. The food is also superior. My parents each ordered steak (filet mignon and a bone in cut) while I went with the lamb chops. Having never tried lamb chops, I lacked any comparison, but the sear, flavor, and texture was outstanding. The dish came with the traditional mint jelly which I was hesitant to try, but found it paired nicely with the meat. We also ordered hash browns with onions and sautéed mushrooms as sides. The hash browns arrived hot and heaping but were bland, would not recommend. The mushrooms on the other hand were bursting with flavor, would certainly order again. It was my dad's birthday, so our server brought a huge ice cream sundae to end our meal (can't recall if it was comped or not?). Expensive, yes, but such a fabulous, traditional steakhouse in the heart of Minneapolis!
Five star food and wonderful service - you are definitely going to pay an "arm and a leg" for it. This place is high-end with a touch of historical origination to it. The valet employees are fast and polite. The waiting staff are dressed very professionally and treat each table as though they matter! They are highly educated upon the menu and know how to up-sell their chef's specials. I went on a Sunday evening and was shocked at the amount of people dining; it was a full house. The lighting is rather dim here to fit the upscale ambiance - bring your reading eye/glass wear. The menu is rather limited which I think is expected for Manny's (it's a steakhouse so there are plenty of steak options). You can't go wrong with any meal choice. All meals filled the gut but emptied the wallet.