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The Manhattan Project

4.0 (270 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Amber C.

Excellent bartender service! Great drinks, and good food. We had the calamari, and split the chimichurri steak which was great! Would definitely come back as the service was excellent and some of the best cocktails ever!!

Pan Seared Salmon
Lauren S.

Apparently they've gotten a new chef so this salmon was divine, I loved it paired with risotto, ate my entire plate! I also had their oysters!

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Chandra S.

Nice Chile place we had our book club meeting here. I enjoyed the hot lobster roll was refreshing and tasty . Great service for our large group.i would like to go back and try more from the menu

Parmesan truffle fries and Clifton Burger
Emily H.

What a delight The Manhattan Project was! After living in Clifton and passing by several times, I finally went with my friend. Our experience: The service was quick and friendly. The food was a bit gluttonous, definitely delicious. First, the fact that they have a special section of their menu just for fries -- yes! We got the parmesan truffle fries. This was such a large serving, but I couldn't stop eating them. And for my dinner, I got the Clifton Burger, made with two smash patties with whipped brie and herbs, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and fried onion straws. This was a burger! Loved everything on it and would get it again. The vibe here was fun too. It was laid back, with several groups of friends coming together. A definite neighborhood spot. I need more of this food in my life. Will be back soon!

Chicken & Waffles
Bethany C.

So, we rolled into The Manhattan Project on a Sunday, ready for a culinary blast-off, only to find out we were stuck in the brunch orbit. Not exactly the "regular menu" rocket ride we hoped for--but hey, sometimes you gotta brunch where brunch says brunch. We ordered the breakfast flatbread, chicken and waffle, and a Reuben sandwich. Each was decent enough--not life-changing, but not crying-into-your-kale salad bad either. The chicken and waffle was like a polite handshake from your taste buds, while the Reuben gave you a firm nod, saying "Hey, I'm here." No fireworks, no food explosions--just solid, respectable eats. Service was pretty good; our server wasn't a stand-up comedian, but they got the job done without any crashes or burnouts. Bonus points for patience with our indecision! The bar patio looked like the place to be, complete with a DJ spinning tracks during some Philadelphia Eagles event (go Birds?), but we chilled in a booth inside the bar area--comfort over chaos, you know? Overall, The Manhattan Project is like a reliable class project: you won't get an A+, but it's not a total F either. I'm definitely coming back to try the regular menu--because if brunch is this chill, the main event might just be a flavor launch. 4 stars for effort, vibes, and leaving me curious enough to return.

Brussel Sprouts
Catherine

I stopped by this place for the Louisville Burger Week that I want to try. The service wasn't too bad. It took a while for the server to come by. I quickly order the beer, burger, and side. Since I was the only one. It did took a while for the plate to arrive. The other server brought it out and apologized for long delay due to something that I didnt catch. But I didn't care for it. Because the burger was so good and plus the Brussel sprouts was good too. I do enjoy the overall of it.

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Neisha H.

Absolutely ADORE this place! Phenomenal staff, delicious food, and they always make Eagles game days great! The Espresso Martini here is perfect!

Chicken Caesar Wrap + Sweet Potato Fries

I normally get the tacos, salad, or flatbread but I got the chicken Caesar wrap to switch it up. I wish I liked it, but it was a bit dry and didn't have much chicken The sweet potato fries were really good though 4 stars because I've been here several times and it's been great - this time was just a bit disappointed

calamari- some of the best I've had!
Shannon W.

This bourbon and sports lounge on Frankfort Ave has my heart. We stumbled upon it while visiting another local fav (Frankfort Ave Liquors). We had to wait for a table on a late Friday afternoon so I recommend calling ahead for reservations. While we were waiting, the bartender noticed us and as soon as seats were available at the bar, he came outside & told us. My husband & I had drinks & the calamari (oh, so good) to start. Then shrimp tacos & the house cheeseburger both came with fries. EVERYTHING was delicious The tacos were spicy and shrimp cooked perfectly. The burger was seasoned well and the fries were way above par. I loved the service, vibe, & food... this will definitely be a frequently visited spot for us!

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Kids o.k for dinner?

I don't believe they have a separate kids menu so if your kids would eat from the regular menu I would think at dinner time it would be ok but I can't say that I've seen high chairs there either though if we're talking little little kids so keep… 

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Bummed because we were looking forward to stopping by here since we like Hipster Repellent but…read morewe're underwhelmed on our visit. Would this place about 2.5 stars rather than 2, if I were able to. The place itself was nice and lots of seating. We visited when there wasn't really that many people. We visit breweries frequently in different states and will say their staff was not as warm and didn't seem to want to be there (maybe they just started their shift ‍). Tried to order the Pink Miata Weather and the Pilsner but both were out. Odd because it's Wednesday and they told us if you come back Friday and they should have their Pilsner. If the Pilsner is your best seller why wouldn't you have more? They said we could do cans but opted to try something else that was okay. Who wants to do cans if you visit a brewery - typically you want a draft?! From a marketing perspective they had Sweater Weather (which is not bad) but it's hot as heck outside and that's year round on tap. ‍ We were going to try their pizza but that beer experience threw us off so went elsewhere to grab a bite.

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If you love golfing for the driving range but not too keen on the changes in Kentucky weather, 5…read moreIron Golf is indoors and the place to be. With comfortable seating and state of the art virtual golf course/ games it was easy to book a lane for a while before attending the parade. They have a full bar and a decent menu with pub style foods and awesome staff. Getting set up for a lane was a breeze after completing the waiver, they should us the control panel to select a course or games. There were balls & different types of tees and 2 different golf bags label men's and women's at your leisure. We only planned on playing for 30 mins but ordered a cocktail & some bits and it turned into a hour. We did a fun kids game that was like the range. We ordered the sliders & chips & guacamole. The sliders wet cooked to perfection & came with fries that were delicious & the chips to guacamole ratio was great. Our cocktails were delicious and we just had a blast: the restroom was so clean and stocked with items that may be needed in a pinch. Great Time & everything was reasonably priced.

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I've never gone wrong with Against the Grain! I came here for Louisville burger week wanting to try…read moreas many different places as I could. I was stoked to see AtG on the participant list. I got the burger in special, the Dirty Burger. Pretty standard burger dressed with their "not so secret" sauce and fancy pickle. Super solid, very well executed. In the words of Samuel L. Jackson, this is a tasty burger! The location is pretty tough to beat with how convenient it is, and how close it is to all downtown has to offer. The atmosphere is industrial but relaxed. The staff was so wonderful and personable. Will definitely be back!

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Have heard about this gem for 20 years but never tried it until last night. Wife and I sat at the…read morebar - love the atmosphere: spacious dive bar with low ceilings and wood paneling. There are also picnic tables out front. You get a faint whiff of the grill/smoker upon entering. Kylie was our bartender and she was fabulous - knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of our questions with patience. Wife ordered a mango margarita and doesn't like a lot of tequila, so Kylie went half and gave her a shot on the side in case she wanted to add more. It was wonderful. I had a couple of beers. We started with the fried mushrooms, which aren't what you would expect. It's two large portobellos cut into chunks, battered, fried, and served with sun-dried tomato mayo. They were great. I then ordered a duck taco, brisket taco, and a side of Grippo Fries with smoked mayo. I'd never tried duck but that taco was smack-a-lackin'. The brisket taco was also good, and the fries were fantastic - sweet and spicy, fresh cut, and crispy. Wife ordered a pork belly slider and truffle fries. She enjoyed the slider but didn't care for the fries - just not her thing. The portions here are large. A side of fries will feed three people. We took a hefty portion of them home, as well as some of the mushrooms. We could've sat there at the bar and spent 3 hours socializing and enjoying a smattering of cocktails - love the setting. Look forward to going back and trying one of the burgers at some point.

Well I'd classify this place as a dive bar in the sense of the word. It's definitely not 4 star…read morenoted and maybe not the best exclusive signage and overall 4 star appeal; but it a diamond in the rough, persa. This place is quaint, nice location (on a corner ) decent seating, not a big outdoor dining area, the bar is long and has the memories of the old day saloon. Now the food; terribly good! Menu isn't extensive but good items and variety that will satisfy anyone's appetite. It was Father's Day but as soon as it opened they were quickly filled with patrons and people kept coming; even waiting to get in. The fries in duck fat were awesome. Since so many baskets of fries like this for a long time. The smoked wings are great, meaty and savory. I had the pork belly tacos; my only disappointment was you only get 2 per order. The fine combination of ingredients were splendid and the pork belly so tender. My wife had the bbq pork sandwich on pretzel bun. Very good tasting and this was with no bbq sauce on it. If you're in the area, do yourself a a favor and stop in. I can't wait to go back ( as we live in southern Indiana) so might be a bit but definitely want to try a few other items.

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PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!
PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!
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