I am so sad it took me so long to make it here, but wow, it was worth the wait. We went on a beautiful Saturday for a girl's night out and had a blast! The service was top notch, the food was fantastic, and the patio space was a perfect place to reconnect with old friends. We started off with several apps, which were all perfect. My favorite was the order of asparagus fries. For my meal, I went the appetizer route again and chose the Brussels sprouts and deviled eggs. I'm not going to lie, I'm still thinking about how I need to up my deviled egg game because those were the best I've ever had! All in all, this place deserves your business and you won't be disappointed with every aspect of your time with them. Thank you for an amazing evening! read more

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Busy but no wait. Attentive wait staff. Delicious food! My husband ordered shrimp and grits and the bologna slider small plates. I ordered the Brussels sprouts and the Ribs small plates. It was plenty to share. We ordered dessert not because we were still hungry but because the options sounded wonderful. I had the berry cake, and my husband had the lemon cake. Everything was excellent. We will definitely eat here again!! read more

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Nice interior, just need more booths. The servers were very attentive. I had the SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE GRANDE, the server advised it was very spicy. When I tasted it, more mild than spicy but good. The Chorizo Hushpuppies were also good. The person I was with had the fried bologna sliders and duck fries. She said they were good. read more

WOW. I don't even have words to describe how awesome this place is. All of the plates are absolutely killer!! Try the chicken and waffle for sure, and also the bologna sliders. Their whiskey punch is on tap and not only is it crazy good but it's CHEAP!! I don't even like whiskey and I wanted to chug it like kool-aid. Don't forget to walk to the back of the restaurant and check out the bakery. They have unbelievable cakes (some need to be ordered in advance), cookies, bars, and cheesecakes. I had an amaretto almond blueberry bar and a browned butter rhubarb tart that were so good I had to go back the next day for more! read more

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Definitely a place to try out for the experience alone, trying all the small plates was a fun way to try a bunch of different menu items. Service is amazing and the atmosphere is very nice, most of the dishes were amazing, some just okay but overall a great place to try unique foods. Prices can get a bit pricey if you get a lot of the small plates like i did. But i definitely wanna come back to try even more interesting foods, also make sure to check out the bakery in the back, the desserts are delicious. read more

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I used to eat here at least 1-2x week when I was working downtown, and I have eaten most of what's on the menu. The menu rotates seasonally, I believe, and honestly there will be something for everybody, you gotta go try it out. The servers, bartenders, cooks, and hostesses work together so well and so seamlessly that eating small plated offerings and drinking cocktails feels more like social hour than lunch or dinner. Also, the craft cocktails are so fun and delicious, and of course the bourbon! I gotta tell ya--the cakes and cookies are sooo good, if you go for one thing, check out the bakery at the back of the restaurant. *disclaimer After eating all the cakes and cookies I have to make my body smaller now to fit the scale! read more

All i can is Andrew deserves alll the flowers. 10/10 service, he was so helpful and even helped us curate some damn good drinks. We came with a coffee old fashioned, all the 1SGs came and created it with Andrew, we named it the "the senior" read more

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The food not what you expect for a college town, it's delicious. I love that you can order a bunch of small plates and share. I highly recommend this place. The service is great and the ambiance is warm and inviting. read more

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This place is so incredible. They have an amazing drink menu and some of the best food in MHK. it is tapas style so there are big entrees but also a lot of small plates to share so you can try anything! read more

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Food was great. It is tapas so expect to pay a bit more. Everything we had was well thought out. We went on a Saturday evening around 6 so it was busy but we were seated after some confusion around if we needed to check in at the hostess stand. Feels like an old bar in a narrow building. High bar back that could handle a lot more options than what they have. They do carry a lot of common good bourbons. read more

My only complaint is the lack of GF options, for such amazing unique food, they could stand to include more food sensitive options. The atmosphere is pretty cool too read more

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I understand it's a tapas spot. Great food great drinks, but the cakes are horrendous. How do people even like their cake!!!! and the sugar cookies!!! read more

I dislike this place so much I can't remember if I already posted a review or not so screw it. Now don't get me wrong the food is good but when they say they recommend 2-3 dishes per person and each dish being close to 20$ on top of mixed drinks? That's crazy especially with the portion sizes being so small. Tell me how you would feel if you ordered chicken and waffles and they gave you half a waffle? Like where is the other half I paid for??? Not for me wouldn't recommend it to others unless you just make money like that and have extra to throw around read more

Cool historic building in downtown Manhattan with amazing smells from the bakery as soon as you walk in the door! Modern industrial decor with some eclectic art and light fixtures around give the setting a comfortable yet exciting vibe. The menu is mostly all small plates, with a few larger plate options. The bourbon menu was extensive and quite impressive with a weekly flight suggestion by the bourbon experts on staff. The small plates were perfect for lunch and the wait staff kept glasses full as some of these dishes have some spice to them - which is expected with a Cajun type dish. Be sure to head to the back of the restaurant before you go to check out the sweet and savory delights of the bakery - perhaps a 4-pack of the deliciousness of brownies? Yes please! read more

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Visited location on Saturday afternoon. Seated at the bar and was immediately greeted by staff who welcomed me and took me thru the menu. Started off with a Whiskey Punch/Whiskey'rita blend. Absolutely delicious! The ordered the Ribs, asparagus and deviled eggs. Everything was very tasty. Took home the boxed brownies for an evening snack which were hands down some of the best brownies I've ever tasted. Clean establishment and very friendly staff! read more

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The wife my daughter and I LOVED THIS PLACE, with that being said we did have one downside we waited for about 10 mins for our drinks and from what we could see is bartender in training, I get that but please come and tell me do not just let us sit there and wonder did our server forget us? So once we figured it out we ordered and shared about 5 small plates Esquires, Duck Taco, Quesadillas, Brussel Sprouts, Duck Fat fries and last but not least Strawberry Bruschetta. All of it was wonderful, so good in fact I had to get a picture of the Chef Staff that made these dishes and made them well. This place would be on my regular place if we did not live in Charlotte, NC but we will come back. Victoria our server was just the cutest thing and a great smile and other than that hiccup to tell us they were training a new bartender and the extended wait for drinks. she was awesome! I Want to give you 5 stars and to do that let your people know to communicate, In any relationship communication is everything. read more

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Best restaurant in Manhattan hands down. Highly recommend. Small plates style is great and portions are still large for small plates. Prices are fair too. Recommend! read more

The restaurant was cozy with a trendy vibe. My son and I shared 4 small plates. Which was plenty for dinner. I recommend the chicken and waffles and the jambalaya Arancini. Everything was flavorful. And we shared the chocolate cake. Our server was so kind and knowledgeable. We will go back again the next time I'm in Manhattan. read more

This place was great! Loved the food, drinks and service. I hope to make this a regular spot for my wife and I.

Great drinks, great food, great service. But long waits for seats. The bakery in the back of the establishment is Muy bueno.

Love the small plates, the menu and the fun vibe. My only complaint is it can be noisy. But it if you're young that won't bother you! Grab a booth if you can if you're my age and the noise is a little less. Service is great! read more

We enjoyed the food and attentive service. The only thing that really turned me off is all the dust accumulating on the speakers, lights and pipes above us. I think the afternoon sun really revealed a cleaning maintenance problem that has been ignored or unrealized. I kept thinking about the dust falling into the plates and people below after that. read more

Hello foodie Heaven!!!! We were in Manhattan and tried all the local faves. This is the only restaurant we visited twice. The drinks are on point. I had the mascara mule and my hubby tried a selection of bourbons...and believe me there are plenty. The tapas plates are all you need and I suggest 1-3 plates for 2 of you. We each ordered 2 plates and couldn't finish it. However, complete culinary genius! So many flavor popping in each dish! The chicken and waffle is a must try. Both that and the tomato bruschetta were my favorite. My husband loved the dirty risotto and the sausage dish that was featured when we went. His absolute favorite was the braised pork belly. Will definitely come back if we come this way again. Yum! Yum! Yum! read more

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Great restaurant in Manhattan with a good bourbon selection. The small plates are nicely sized and allow you to share several items. Both the food and service were fantastic. read more

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Absolutely a must when you're in town. Shrimp etoufee was delicious Cornbread sliders, life changing for sure. Red beans and rice were a great starter. Old fashioned was pretty good, even for this Wisconsin gal. It's tough to beat a Wisco old fashioned. Busy, loud, fast paced, fun atmosphere which was perfect for after work happy hour. Do know this is a tapas style restaurant so plan to share and taste all the flavors. Some say it's pricy but I say it's spot on for the quality of food and drink. I even came home with a tshirt! read more

Absolutely delicious food, top notch drinks, fantastic service. Can't wait to return to this 5 star spot in Manhattan.

As a really popular joint of Manhattan , this place is a must go but is still pretty okay. I like the variety but tapas section is quite mild. The small plate portions are quite small and unsharable. Big plates are not that big either. read more

I walked in on a Friday night and was able to snag a place at the bar for one. Yelp steered me right by this one, kids! Bartender was really cool. Hooked this non-drinker up with virgin mojitos and showed me around the menu a bit. I was kind of tucked in right next to the server station, but my really large self never felt crowded. I ended up with the burnt ends CB&J and I would suggest you go get it now! Loved that thing. It was served up in a nice little cast iron pan with some home made flat bread and it was a great experience all around. I just couldn't leave with without something from the baker side in the name and grabbed some chocolate chip chocolate ganache sandwich cookies. Those were such a good choice. Glad I was able to take some home to the wife! I would definitely recommend this spot. Not that they're hurting for business!! read more

For the area I suppose it's probably the best. I found the food very bland, the best dish for me was the shrimp and grits though!

Just ok, food options limited if you're looking for something light. Margarita wasn't great (too much bar sour, but we find VERY few bars know how to make a good scratch Margarita). read more

Was super when it opened. Outstanding. Now mostly bar food. Great location. We probably won't be back for awhile.

The service was impeccable; every staff member was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Our server provided excellent recommendations, and their expertise truly enhanced our dining experience. read more

Call it chicken and pancakes not chicken and waffles. Waffles are meant to be crispy, the waffles here are pretty much pancake texture. There's also too much syrup added making the dish overwhelmingly sweet since the waffles themselves are sweet as well. read more

Great place, but the shrimp always tastes of blech -- when will you fix this?? Bakery is amazing in the back with superb short bread and cakes. read more

My daughter just graduated from KSU, we have have been coming here for five years. The absolute best food, drinks and atmosphere to be had. Katie is an awesome GM. You need to add a location in the Dallas area y'all would do very well! read more

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Drinks and good and strong. I'm personally not a big whisky fan but you could barely taste it in the drinks. The food is definitely a different taste and style than the rest of Manhattan. Honestly the appetizers are good enough to get and share with the table over getting a entree. The decorations definitely give the place and amazing atmosphere and take you back to the old days. Service was excellent never had an empty cup and try e workers were great with recommendations, didn't dislike anything they recommended. Didn't have enough room to make it to the desserts but the food was delicious. Had the deviled eggs, red beans and rice, chicken and waffles and all were amazing. The chicken and waffles were my favorite! read more

This used to be a favorite of mine when I lived in state. The tapas are incredible, the whiskey even better. Combine that with great service and a close knit yet classy feel, and you get the perfect dinner date or high end lunch. I could not recommend this place enough. read more

What a fun atmosphere! Great space to watch the KSU game. Delicious food. Fried green tomatoes, pulled pork quesadillas, shrimp etouffee, and shishito peppers were all the best versions of that dish. Waitress Victoria was perfect. Will definitely return. read more

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Although I had only two dishes, I was thoroughly satisfied! The Shrimp and Grits was ooey-gooey cheesy and had a nice, almost Cajun kick to it. Service was outstanding thanks to my server, Sierra. She and the other servers and runners were very attentive. The atmosphere inside was pubby and loud for a Tuesday night, but congrats to them. I definitely understand why this place is so popular to the locals! read more

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The food here was pretty darn good, I also had a flight of bourbon that was even better I will def come again. My apologies for such a short review, but I went a few months back, but this place is worth a visit! read more