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    4.0 (274 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Colette C.

    I came into town for a quick visit while passing through to go home. This location is very cute. Parking is crazy but once you park, it's worth it. Had my first bucket of beers (no judgment) and then the appetizer of the pepperoni pizza with peppers. The burger and pot roast potatoes were very filling and delicious. I would come back here again once in town. Everyone was nice and very friendly.

    Pizza Burger
    Reghan G.

    Ya'll... The Manhattan Project won our 2026 Burger Week shenanigans. All 4 of us took one bite and said "This is the best one!" We stopped here later in the evening, around 9 PM on Saturday. We were seated right away, and our food came out so fast. I feel like we were seated, ordered, finished eating, and paid in like 30 minutes... The burger: provolone cheese, pepperoni tomato jam, and whipped ricotta. The flavors perfectly complimented each other. The semi saltiness of the pepperoni jam and the semi sweetness of the whipped ricotta perfectly evened each other out.

    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!!

    Jalapeño slaw and burger/ fry
    Shajuanda C.

    Food was delicious! I got a salad with fruit and fried chicken with champagne dressing. It was delicious. And saved room for the cookie pie. Would return, just a im hungry kinda spot, decent food without the frills.

    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!

    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.

    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!

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    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.

    Warm Lobster Rolls
    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

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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!

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    Ask the Community - The Manhattan Project

    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!

    My husband and I decided to try this restaurant prior to going to the bats game…read more Prior to coming to the restaurant we checked the menu on the website and my husband was excited to the try the Derby city chili dog. Baseball and a hotdog go hand and hand! We got to the restaurant and searched from the top to the bottom, from the front to the back for the Chili dog and it was nowhere to be found on the menu. The waitress informed us they changed the menu a few months ago. Update the website please!! He was so disappointed that he only ordered fries to eat. I ordered the brunch burger. I love eggs but hate a runny yolk. I informed our server and watched her customized my burger (fry the egg hard please). As soon as the burger arrived, I knew I wasn't going to eat it. There was runny yolk on the side (gag reflex). I informed our waitress who was very apologetic about it. She asked the kitchen and they said they would remake it, but I opted for another burger (le sigh). Because they were so busy and hadn't started making my order, we just decided to pay for our drinks eat somewhere else after the game. The server was great, but our experience wasn't.

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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.

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    Highly recommend Sidebar! We've been here several times and it's always consistently great. The…read morestaff works perfectly as a team, creating such a friendly and welcoming vibe. The food comes out hot and tastes amazing. We have brought children with us and they loved the kids menu/food. We really like this place and visit regularly!

    Sidebar at Whiskey Row - dropping in this downtown bourbon bar I didn't expect to have one of the…read morebest burgers of my life, but that's what happened when I strolled in on a Saturday afternoon. The place was empty but the bartender was a good guide. His bartender patter had a rhythmic cadence as he extolled the virtues of their fare offerings. I went with the Death Penalty to chase a little heat, although the name is more menacing than the bit. This isn't a mouth scorching, heartburn inducing culinary dare, but quite simply a perfectly delivered burger with toppings that work well together to deliver a robust flavor with a nice touch of heat. Being my first time in Kentucky I asked for a recommendation for a nice shot of bourbon to sip while I waited for my meal, with the caveats that I'd like for it to be from a lesser known, small distiller and under $25 for the drink. He delivered with a shot of Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey that has a sherry cask finish from Limestone Branch Distillery. It was smooth with no bite and a nice linger. Three solid hits between the burger, bourbon and bartender - would definitely recommend.

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