Can't go wrong here. Service is always at the top of its game. Dim lighting and thoughtful seating…read moreelevates your purple t-shirt. I swear the water comes from the fountain of youth but the waitress says it's municipal tap water. The food is unlike anything else in a 50mi radius. (Eat your heart out Topeka :D) This time around I tried the Dutch baby and it was surprisingly tame but the white bean and tomato dip came to the rescue. The fam always loves this place and you should never let down the fam. Just frickin pleasant and ish XD

We had a great dining experience on the patio with a few drinks (loved that they had picklebacks on…read morethe menu with house made pickle brine), appetizers (fried mozzarella and asparagus fries were bomb), and an entrée round (Kobe sliders and crab&collard greens dip were good) Servers had great energy and smiles :) It is a very meat heavy menu, so not many vegetarian options. But will not be mad at getting these things again when we come back

Always enjoyed coming here during my time studying at Kansas State…read more This breakfast joint is very cozy, with some of the best eggs and dishes I've ever had for a breakfast place. The decor, and aesthetic are well thought out, with indoor and outdoor spaces to eat, and the staff is very welcoming and don't mind talking. Jacob was my server at the Chef and he was on top of everything, helped with ordering and answered any questions I had. I chose the special for the day, the Cuban Bennie, and I'm glad he talked me into it. I will say if you can get there before it opens and can make it in at opening time, do it, because by the time we had ordered and finished the line was starting. Time to order, and receive food was ~ 20 min, coffee remained filled as was water. If you're visiting or a local, highly recommend this cozy breakfast place.

Great day in the morning beautiful people of Yelpsville. Thank you for sharing a moment of this…read morefine life we're living, together. The 250th anniversary of being the new kids on the blue marble is upon us. My fam decided to make a pilgrimage back to the wifes stomping grounds. The heartland, Kansas. We're staying in the "Little Apple", Manhattan, Ks. Home of K-State University. Well also home of The Chef, which should be just as famous and endeared. The Chef is this gorgeous, chic, yet not so that it's kitschy diner in the heart of the main district of Manhattan. A classic diner, from the hospitality of the service staff, to the lunch counter with cute doodads for salt and pepper shakers. You've been here, because you've been home, or so it feels. Yes, be prepared to snuggle in for a teensy wait, because everyone loves home cooking, especially when someone else is doing the dishes afterwards. The portions are truly well beyong the prices. I ordered a CFS, smothered in sausage gravy. Was plated a Texas sized portion, thick steak, lightly crispily breaded, with a savory southern styled country gravy that honestly looked a bit intimidating in quantity, but I'm no fraidy cat. I came to conquer. Two perfectly running over medium eggs, whites done, yolks on the run, my style. A mountain of softly crunchy, better-than-homestyle fried potatoes, and a slice of thick cut wheat toast. This was a ton O' grub Bubba dub. Each component treated and seasoned well enough, to eat stand alone. Our meal partner kept checking on the family to see if we needed any more of that rich Arabica bean juice, or water, with the care of your fav Auntee from Mississippi, but right here, in the Land of Ahhhhs. She was winning us, even as much as The Chef that prepared the feast itself, and the food. Whew. The belly beat down was in effect, but I didn't tap out. I took that esophageal excitement with relish. Well not relish, with a sweet house made strawberry compote on toast. I wiped the plate clean. $15. You read that right... just $15. Oh I understand $15 is real money in this economy, but in relationship to the level of service, quality of service, epic portion sizes, and the finesse with which this small diner beat most anywhere we've been, and we share 39 years of worldwide travel as an old married couple, this was a bargain at $15, in the 90s. For sure back home in Texas this was honestly a $21 - $26 plate, and we're a beef producing state. Still with me? You're the real hero for hanging in here, and I truly appreciate you. If ever you want to taste Americas 250 years, in one sitting, visit The Chef in Manhattan, Ks. It's families feeding the community. No political spin, no feeling unwelcomed. An open door, to open hearts, feeding hungry bellies, without crushing your purses and wallets. They leave room in your account to make you want to reciprocate with generosity in returning, but also, tipping heartfully, without pressure. I miss when a meal was worth tipping huge without feeling it wasn't worth it. Here at the Chef, the earn it the old way. Be well, be loved, we're in this life past this page no matter what social media tells you. Hugs to you from me and mine. Go out and smile like ya mean it. Laugh like you're cray cray, and love like tomorrow isn't coming. Want pics? Nope. This place is worth you seeing for yourself. My pictures wouldn't do them justice. Peace y'all.

Traveling thru to NY and found this gem of a place! Great, friendly staff and amazingly delicious…read morefood! Highly recommended Thank you Martinelli's

This place is great. Huge portions for a reasonable cost. Make sure you try the chopped salad and…read morethe sampler appetizer. Setting is unique with the white tablecloths with excellent service. Good location downtown to catch a show. Martinellis has been around forever with great owners. Supporting local isn't hard with places like this around.

We ordered the Molcajete Ranchero. It was very good. Huge serving. Not overly spicy but just enough…read morebite. It also comes with a grilled jalapeño pepper on top so you can cut it to add as much heat as you want or need. The shrimp in the dish was fresh. The beans on the side was topped with chorizo fresh guacamole was good. Service was excellent. We got the close to closing but they did not rush us out. Service was excellent. We are visiting the area but will definitely return when we past thru again

The food was great and the staff were friendly . We just stopped in while driving through and were…read morepleasantly surprised. A nice place for lunch.

We have been visiting Salina for a long time, and always wished there was a nice dinner restaurant…read morewith high quality steaks. Barolo delivers. We had to sit at a high top, but the service was great, as was the food. We ordered a couple of sushi dishes, both of which were very good. The steaks were cooked to a perfect medium rare and were tender and flavorful, one with blue cheese sauce and the other with peppercorn. Another guest got the tortellini and she said it was delicious. The potstickers were also very tasty. We will be back.

Service and quality has went downhill recently, also now has a heavy aroma of sewage in the dining…read moreareas. Salina constantly disappoints, this spot has now joined the list, good night

What an unexpected surprise!! The ambiance was casual and upscale. The service was fast and…read morefriendly (ask for Nicholas) And the food? The food was incredible. We will be back any time we are in the area.

Omg. The gnocchi was off the charts for an appetizer! Also ordered the hummus and pita bread which…read morecame on a huge plate. We ordered two salads and v walked out stuffed. Our waitress was very nice. We will return!!

Best Burgers In The Galaxy! Best Burger Joint In The Middle of Kansas. Great Ambiance & Service…read more Buy Them By The Sack Full!!!

YALL! If you are looking for a sweet little charming restaurant to eat in then this is it…read more Seeing lots of people complaining about the onions on the burgers--its legit not that big of a deal, they tell you on at least three boards before you order--its not like it's a surprise. If you love the sweet little cozy diner vibe, then it's totally worth it. The staff was super kind, owner was friendly. Food was pretty good (maybe not the best in Kansas but it was tasty). If you don't like this restaurant, it clearly isn't targeted to you because everyone in there LOVED it!

Delicious apps and great atmosphere . Was a great place to eat being from out of townread more

First time coming here and omg it was so good. I love finding good local places to visit, and this…read moreplace has definitely made the list. There are many other things on the menu that I want to try; I'm already looking forward to coming back! We sat at the bar, and the bartender (Zander) was great. Very quick and helpful, our order was perfect. I love the woodwork on the mirror frame behind the bar (idk if there's a specific name for that), it looks so cool and vintage. I love all the skeleton decor too. So glad we came here tonight.

Always great service! Good taste! Go too for wood fired pizza! Bar service is great!read more

Stopped in for a couple of nice pints and some fish 'n chips after a round of golf. Was not…read moredisappointed in either and the service was top notch. Downtown Salina is a hidden jewelry box and this spot is a gem within!

It's been a hot minute since I've ate here but when we did it was Good. Service was good and good…read morewas good.

We had a great time at Chuck's bar! The staff was very friendly. Our food was very good. And we had…read morea great time playing cornhole in the back yard. Super cool place! We will definitely return here when we come to Kansas again.