Manny's Steakhouse

In the City of Minneapolis, there's only one restaurant that has this kind of high quality food and expert service. Manny's consistently produces culinary outcomes that are beyond expectations... with made in the USA dry aged beef.... YES, out of this world!Service is very friendly, kind, conscientious, and well trained .I like big servings. Portion size matters. Manny's will not disappoint. This restaurant is Skyway connected . It has valet parking. And there's lots of parking on the street or ramps nearby... it's totally walkable. Further it's connected to the new W. hotel which had got great ambience.10 out of 10 I highly recommend to all of my friends and family. Manny is the premier downtown destination. Reservations are recommended for weekends or game day.

Manny's is where expense accounts go for a night out in Minneapolis.As many have pointed out, Manny's is the epitome of a classic steakhouse - large steaks, larger sides, a great wine list, excellent/knowledgeable service and big prices. I have no qualms with any steak I have ever ordered, though the petite filet has become my usual. Sides like the slab bacon and hash browns are good and can feed a small army. The wine list is extensive and has a lot of great choices, though you're better off paying the corkage fee if you have some nice bottles sitting at home.If I'm covering the bill, there's a number of other steakhouses or restaurants serving great steaks that I'm choosing first, but Manny's does have it's charms if you're in the mood for excess.

It pains me to write this review, as I have enjoyed Manny's at least half a dozen times since moving to the Twin Cities a decade ago. A week ago I organized a second "guys night out" with my son-in-laws and a golf buddy -- all who love their beef and wine. I brought two lovely Cabs from my modest wine cellar to share, opting to pay the $35/bottle corkage fee instead of the typical 200% surcharge on nice wine, though Manny's has a great wine list by the bottle.First off, service was impeccable throughout our dinner. We were seated in a large booth while the restaurant started to fill after 7 o'clock. Our waiter did a yeoman's job removing a degraded cork from the 2007 Quilceda Creek so we could decant for an hour while sipping the other Conn Creek Cab. Very relaxing, no pressure, lots of good conversation.Between the four of us we ordered two of the 19-oz NY Strips, the 24-oz Ribeye, and a Surf & Turf, along with a side of asparagus and one of mushrooms. Dinner came out remarkably quickly. The sides were large and tasty, though I thought the mushrooms were too salty. The issue was with the steaks.While none of us let our entree get in the way of a good time, we all expressed disappointment of some sort. The NY Strips were surprisingly tough and lacked seasoning. The ribeye was ordered medium-rare, but was rare in the middle (it was also quite fatty, but that's a risk with that cut). The host graciously took it away to re-try, but it was at least 15 minutes before it returned (shorter than it took to receive it in the first place!). While mistakes happen, the recipient also felt that the taste was "oaky" and "off", perhaps as the result of too much or incorrect dry-aging? The 1-lb lobster tail was nicely prepared, however.At over $90 for a steak, we were a bit disappointed, to the point that we may be looking at other steak houses for our next special outing. However, I will likely return at some point to see if this was just an off night or the type of slow slide into mediocrity that I've noticed in a handful of other Minneapolis restaurants the past few years.

Manny's is the closest thing Minneapolis has to a New York City steakhouse and honestly this isn't a bad version of it!The Manhattan that I drank to start the meal was lusciously rich and whetted my appetite for a full feast. And that we did- with friendly Midwestern service that remained professional throughout we had a decent Caesar salad, tasty carpaccio, unique scallops with hollandaise and kicked off a pretty okay Bordeaux. Nothing in the first few courses blew me away, but they all hit well enough.Then we got hot with a 24 oz lobster tail and a beautiful porterhouse that were both very good. Nothing was differentiating about them in any way other than they were well executed steakhouse classics. The Mac n cheese to accompany them has a scrumptious crust and played the role of classic steakhouse side.I don't think I'd have cut a single dish, but I did walk away more impressed by the $900 bill after tip than the meal for 3. I'll celebrate an occasion here if I'm in Minneapolis, but I'll eat my casual Wednesday night steak probably in NYC.

I love an old school steakhouse. And this place is def old school. We had 6pm dinner reservations which we thought was maybe too early, but this place was slammed when we got in. The restaurant has a buzz that you only get at a steakhouse. Sean was our server. It was his 64th birthday the day we dined (as was my wife's bday). Sean was the consummate professional who took extremely good care of us. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, the wedge salad, Caesar salad, the petit filet mignon, bone in ribeye, their house specialty hash browns , and broccoli with hollandaise on the side.The shrimp cocktail was just how I like it. Extra spicy cocktail sauce and the shrimp were cooked perfectly, not too firm or too soft. The wedge salad was very well done. There must have been 3/4 lb of bacon lardon on this thing. Loved it. The steaks were both exactly as we asked for them: medium rare. Seasoning was beautiful. The hollandaise was creamy and smooth. Sean insisted that we get a piece of cake on the house for my wife's bday, despite our pleas that we were bursting at the seams. Look, steakhouses like this are going to be made like this anymore. Come visit this historic and amazing steakhouse for an experience you can only get at a place like this.

We had a private dining reservation at Manny's and it was an amazing experience. The waiter treated us well and was well versed in all of the cuts of meats, making it easier to decide on the food. Everything that came out was delicious and cooked to people's preferences. Their steaks are expensive but I found it large enough to share.

Want super upscale steakhouse dining experience?Want top notch service?Would you like to see a sample of each steak before it's cooked?Want a large variety of adult beverages?Want to share family style side dishes?Want to see oversized tasty desserts?Huge selection of wines?The list goes on. This is it!Bring a deep pocket, it's gonna cost you a pretty penny. But worth the try and it is good here!

Great service and great steaks! A minneapolis staple that's a bit overpriced but so much fun. Go for a company dinner if you can!

It's probably been 10 years since I last dined at Manny's. Living in Kansas City, we don't have a highly celebrated local steakhouse of its ilk.Waiting in the lobby before being seated brought back memories of all the photos of celebs who've dined there. And there was the picture of Kim Kardashian from when she was married for 15 seconds to Kris Humphries.Still don't understand why we had to wait 15 minutes in the lobby when the dining room was half full. Oh well!When we got seated in a booth, we met our server, Steve. Sometimes you get the perfect server for a meal and Steve was that. I was in town for the Metallica concerts and Steve had been to some of their earlier shows in Minneapolis. So we bonded over rock and steaks.We started out with Martini's served in those huge Manny glasses. No complaints on quantity from me.Then it was time for the meat cart to arrive and allow Steve to describe the incredible selection of prime meats we could order.Next up were a half dozen oysters, followed by a bone-in ribeye we split, plus a baked potato and steamed asparagus. The thing I love about a place like Manny's is everything seems so well coordinated. Your water glass never goes empty. We finished the oysters and a few minutes later our meal arrives. Then an assistant shows up to cut the steak for us.The steak was phenomenal, perfectly prepared and oh so tender.We actually tried to convince Steve to join us at the concert, but as a three-year veteran at Manny's, he didn't think that would set well with the bosses.Can't wait for my next visit and hopefully it won't take 10 years!

Well I finally made it to the famous Manny's and let's just say I can see why it's famous!If you want a restaurant experience in the Twin Cities that is a bucket level experience, Manny's is the place! It IS expensive...like next level "where's my limo driver" expensive, but for many of us this is a special occasion planned expense, credit card type of situation. That being said...do it anyway at least once :)The interior is high level steakhouse so dress accordingly. My sister's and I were celebrating my mom's 75th birthday, and she didn't want a party, so we all dressed up and went to Manny's to mark such an important milestone. The service was exceptional. Our server...Joel maybe(??), was a treat! Funny, charismatic, professional and warm and he made that evening even more special for us.The cocktails were expertly crafted, the food was perfectly prepared and timed out just right (which continues to be a problem most places so it's even more appreciated). Here are some highlights:Apple Smoked Bacon: SO delicious! Chunks of amazing pork that is flavorful, and tender and it is a very decent portion as well!Caesar Salad: Amazing! Garlicy, crispy lettuce and perfect dressing! One of our favorite things and a zesty offset to the richness of the bacon appetizer.Ribeye: A bone-in ribeye, perfectly seasoned and prepared that made my mom close her eyes with the most beautiful smile on her face!King Crab Legs: Splurge for sure!! So hard to find decent King Crab in MN and I just had to have them! They bring a cart and take out the meat for you right in front of you and you get a plate with wonderful big chunks of crab meat. Delicious experience but it is extravagant and probably a once-in-a-lifetime. I could probably afford to do it again but not sure I would although it was wonderful!In closing, this isn't just a restaurant....it's an Experience and one I would highly recommend.