Always a great experience at the Cat's Meow! We had a 25 inch cheese pull with the French Onion Soup! We love their French Onion Soup! Typically my order is the Machine Gun Linguini. But for lunch I stuck with their Cajun grilled tenders and fresh cut fries. Typically you can't go wrong. My wife loves their summer berry salad! She claims its the best salad in Lancaster County! Service was quick and the waitress was very kind. The entire staff here is always great! If you love vibes, Cat's Meow screams a unique speakeasy restaurant. This place takes you back to the Great Gatsby. Tons of photos of Louis Armstrong and other famous people from back in the day! In the summer, Capone's alley is open which is their outdoor patio. read more

The Cat's Meow - French Onion Soup - Bars Near Me - Manheim, Pennsylvania

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The food and service was great. It's an old building so you kind of have to squeeze your way through the bar and dinner area, but if you don't mind that like we do then go and enjoy their awesome dishes. read more

A friend told us about this place and we love it. The food is excellent and not too expensive. It's a fun atmosphere and they have good service. read more

The Cats Meow has been a place I've been meaning to try and it was a good first experience. My family (party of 6) came with reservations. If you have a large party, you need to make a reservation since there's only 2 spots they can really put a party of more than 4. Parties of more than 4 have 2 hour time limits and parties less than 4 are limited to 1 hour just FYI. The food was pretty good, and the ambiance was cozy and classy 1920s theme. Love the history of the place and how it's well kept. There's a big banquet hall in the top of the building if you ever plan to host a large event (can hold up to 26 people) or dinner. The prices of meals are about $20+ (the appetizers are somewhere between $10.99-$15). Overall good experience! read more

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My friends and I came in for lunch and were seated right away. The service was extremely slow, which was disappointing. But, the food was delicious. Our waitress was really kind though. She realized how long the food and drinks took and gave us a discount; which I really appreciate. read more

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This was our first time here and we loved it! Nice Tavern feel and good food. I got the chicken Parm, which was delicious and my husband got a sandwich which he loved. I would definitely return. We arrived at 6 PM with no reservation and they found a table for us and provided great service! read more

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Food, service and ambiance are outstanding. We normally have the chicken Caesar salad or the hot roast beef sandwich. The total package is ALWAYS outstanding and I highly recommend this place! read more

Stopped after day at Pa Renaissance Faire. Restaurant has a 1920s speakeasy feel. My guest had Rum Runner which was delicious. Bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer was tasty. My guest had crab stuffed haddock which she declared, " best haddock I've ever had ". She barely goes about " good " for anything. My linguini with meatballs was very good and a large portion. Peanut butter iced chocolate cake for dessert. Our server, Michele, was great. Thanks for a memorable experience. read more

Just had a drink and nachos (which were good) with my cousin, but we enjoyed the great atmosphere. One of the few places open late on a Sunday night in the Manheim area. read more

Hard to find a place open on Monday. My family went early due to my daughter's work commitment. There were people eating and several followed. Service was very good. We all had the hot beef sandwich with fries. The beef was tender and delicious and the fresh cut fries were excellent. If there is a better sub $15 sandwich in the area, you'll have to prove it to me. Lots of menu choices, cool decor, and plentiful parking. Solid choice! read more

The food is great! It has a very nice atmosphere. And service is excellent. Overall a great place.

The food is always amazing and their specials are so fun! The servers and are always so sweet and the 20s theme is well done! The bar or dining room are great places to sit. Our family try's to go to ever oyster night read more

I had the J. Edgar. It is listed as a grilled turkey. It was NOT turkey but processed turkey lunch meat from the deli. NOTHING about the sandwich was grilled turkey. It was a deli sandwich that they grilled the pretzel roll into a flat pancake. Horrible. My husband had wings which were fine. read more

Cute vibe. LOVED the 20's cartoons outside. Those sent me into the building with a big smile and big anticipation. Inside, it's clear that someone put a lot of effort into the decor. But if I'm honest, the old-building odor, combined with bar smells gave a pretty unpleasant experience for the first several minutes while we waited to be seated. (I hate to be too critical, but I do want to be real.) Service was very good, our sandwiches were tasty, and the price was certainly affordable. It was one of the first times my new-to-adulting daughter treated me for dinner, so in the end, it was an all-around happy memory. I'd def go back, but I don't feel the need to go back soon or often if that makes sense. read more

My friend mentioned this restaurant for a possibility when I came for my visit. I was intrigued by the concept and the menu. We did a day of touring Lancaster county and ended up back in Manheim where we thought, heeeyyyy, it's lunchtime! The outside is so adorable but you have to traverse a flight of steep steps to get up to the restaurant. When you enter you are assaulted by a feeling of being transported back to the 1920s. From the wall paper to the light fixtures, everything screams Art Deco. This was one of the few places I've been that has comfy chairs that fit a big behind. Yea! Then, out server came to the table. I honestly wish we could bottle her up and take to other places to show them the proper way to interact with patrons. Her name is Leah. Take a note of that name because if you ever go to this place, you WANT her to be her server. Now to the food. We both ordered the French onion soup. It was pretty tasteless. The onions were severely undercooked and squishy, the broth had NO flavor. It had the usual cheese and bread but so disappointing. My friend got the meatball appetizer. They were fairly large and smothered in cheese. Sadly, the meatballs were not really flavorful but, the sauce was really good. I got the Cat Meow club. A turkey club on marbled rye. It was a pretty decent sandwich except for the cheese. They used shredded cheese. A very odd choice. They have Cooper Sharp in this state and that would have elevated the sandwich to awesome level. It was like the rest, kind of meh. I would love to give the menu another chance as there are quite a few choices that sound really tasty. I am always up for second chances! Seriously though, LEAH ROCKS!! read more

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Wow, what an amazing run business. From the time you enter with the chatter of a full restaurant on a Thursday evening. The energy is incredible! What a menu and the choice of adult beverages was amazing. The food choices blowes you away with something for everyone. The owner walks through and greets everyone and is pleasantly approachable. We will continue to patronize this well run establishment! read more

The Cat's Meow - Bars Near Me - Manheim, Pennsylvania

From the second we walked in, the hostess was rude and made a big deal that we were a party of 7. I even asked if we should go somewhere else. The waitress was inattentive, grabbed every glass by the rim (in sanitary), got my order wrong, and was very in efficient. She kept making drinks at the bar, instead of actually taking care of us. read more

The food was great. We considered booking here for our rehearsal dinner. We ended up not reserving with them due to the amount of people we were planning to have didn't work with their space options. The service was wonderful-- very kind people. read more

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Never write a review when you're cranky. Heads up TCM, I'm cranky. I so dislike having to spend money on food, where shortcuts are taken and my waitress made me feel as if she's doing me a favor, when I know she's only trying to up her tip. Crab stuffing on an english muffin with tomatoes/bacon & cheddar $14.75. Asks the waitress, is this good; waitress nods enthusiatically, exclaiming several of her customers have ordered this sandwich, today. Inquired what crab stuffing was. Waitress says she doesn't know, goes to the kitchen to ask, comes back with a brief description, which she kinda fakes. I order it; what the heck. It arrives, a mound of lukewarm crab dip concoction, lots of mayo, a sad tomato slice, burnt bacon and a helmet of cheese. I'm not happy. I pick at it. My english muffin was soggy. Do we want dessert? Sure. Big mistake. Made in house, I ask - yes, all desserts are made in house. I'll have the pineapple upside down cake. Can I have that heated and with ice cream? Oh, you want ice-cream, says our waitress - yes, please; I say. I'll have to see if this can be done. Let me ask the manager. Umm, okay. Waitress comes back and says, manager has heated up your cake, especially for you. Alright, just so you know TCM; I wasn't born yesterday and I've been to many restaurants; do not have your waitresses treat me like I'm stupid. The cake was huge, crumbly, the carmalized pineapple, barely there. I feel your waitress tried to play me, as did your misleading menu item. read more

Enjoyed the egg rolls snd the bacon wrapped scallops. The meal was very tasty. The waitress friendly and attentive. Nice inside. Decorated and reminded me of probably of 1920s. read more

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Everthing! Food and service was excellent; and, I keep going back:) It took 25 years to find this local hidden gem. No handicapped entry - so be warned not equipped for w/c...no elevator, only stairs/steps!!! read more

AMAZING potato skins!! Me and my husband Mack come here often and loveee the service and food! Try the French onion soup it's also amazing!! read more

The food was great. The service could have been better. It can get a little noisy, but not unbearable.

Old school done right. Cozy throwback dining room with great service. French onion soup was a hit but all thier homemade soups are great. Have been here a few times and never disappointed. read more

Came here for a family dinner recently. Service wasn't anything above and beyond, just the standard. The place was a bit loud making it hard to carry a conversation without yelling. To the food... The salmon was good. Well cooked and great flavors. The Chicken Parmesan was terrible. The chicken had no flavor, the crust was soggy, and the sauce tasted like it came from a jar. The burgers had great reviews from our group and so did the steaks. Would probably not visit again when we come back to the area. read more

The food is very good. The service we had in their meeting room was top notch. The meeting room was very well kept, mirror and lighting fixtures were bright and dust free. Very well done. read more

Neat little restaurant! The French onion soup was excellent, great homemade salad dressing. Service was good, we will be back.

I came to The Cat's Meow at the recommendation of my B&B host nearby. There was outdoor seating available, which is exactly what I was looking for. I had the meatball sandwich and white sangria. Normally, I would have had a red wine-based sangria with a red meat dish, but I asked the waitress how the red sangria was and she was sort of like, "Ehh...I mean, it's ok. The white sangria is better." So there has go. The bar's interior is SUPER cool. It's all themed around the roaring 20s, complete with photos of artists of the decade and the music to match. Actually, the music was so relaxing that I ended up staying here for a few hours. My waitress was particularly friendly. In non-pandemic times, I would love to return and visit the inside bar to try more drinks from the menu! read more

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Decided to try this place out and made reservations for outdoor seating. We arrived, said we had a reservation and were told all the outdoor spots were taken. We explained we were one of the reservations and she disappeared for a few minutes. Eventually we were seated outside, and asked for a cocktail menu (beer list is on the printed menu). The waitress rolled her eyes, said she would find one somewhere and walked away to her next table. Normally I'd give staff the benefit of the doubt but two instances of not feeling welcomed in such a short time frame means we found somewhere else for dinner. read more

Great fun place! good food ...never a disappointment. If they're busy, just be patient it's worth the wait.

Adorable historic building with a fun art deco atmosphere. Our waitress was attentive and great at her job. Our food was excellent!! I ordered a steak medium well which came out perfectly cooked. Our beverages were delish!! We cannot wait to come back again! read more

No Pets allowed at outdoor seating. We were looking for a place to grab dinner, since this restaurant had good reviews and outdoor seating we decided to stop by. After sitting down we were told to leave with our dogs. read more

I had been so excited to come here and check this place out, so was thrilled when a good friend moved within walking distance and suggested we go to dinner. Since COVID I've been very on guard about dining indoors and my friend knows and understands that. Fortunately it was a beautiful mild fall day and outside dining worked well. We did pop inside to inquire if we seat ourselves and I must say the place was beautiful. The outside, second level deck was also decorated nicely, full of fall decor, and I enjoyed the sound of birds inhabiting their decorations. I love me a good Pittsburgh salad, especially when it's made with mixed greens so seeing it on the menu made me very happy. Complete with shoestring fries I was eager for it to arrive. Usually this sort of salad comes with onions but here it wasn't offered so I asked for grilled onions to be added, I also omitted the tomatoes. I had no idea until the check came that I would be charged for the onions. The salad itself was very disappointing. I was served your basic lettuce instead of the mixed greens as the menu said. Missing were also some staple ingredients on a Pittsburgh salad and it ended up being basically a big bowl of plain lettuce, a small amount of fries (which should have been a meatier cut and were from frozen), and a minuscule piece of beef. The dressing was store bought. Meanwhile my friend's son got a delicious looking burger and hand cut fries. His fries should have been on my salad instead of the blah frozen ones I was served. While I didn't get dessert or drinks my friends did, a piece of cake will set you back a hefty $7 here. Meanwhile my plain jane salad and water was close to $20 Service was ok, not the best, but ok. I think she kept forgetting about us being on the deck and didn't remember to do separate checks, but I reminded her. The saving grace to this review is that while my meal wasn't the best their's looked good, and the atmosphere was aesthetically pleasing to look at. Won't return on my own, but would give them a second chance if invited. read more

Our favorite spot for Wednesday wings. People say they are small, but they are flavorful and delicious, and I always have enough to satisfy me! Another must-have is the French onion soup. Amazing. Great salads, perfectly seasoned and cooked steaks, fantastic appetizers like the Razor fries. We are thankful to have Cats Meow in Manheim. We had our wedding dinner there (very small family only) and they helped us with our cake and everything. We will probably always eat there at least once a week. Great servers and staff. read more

Always good food and the service is great. They have managed to keep their food pricing well compared to many other restaurants.

Ok- 1. Make a reservation! This place is hopping on a Wednesday night! 2. Super cute with very friendly & fast service Menu has a lot of options, and my meal totally hit the spot- but the wine list is certainly lacking in comparison to everything this place has to offer. While it's not warm yet, looks like there are some very cute outdoor options for seating as well! read more

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Ambiance is very nice. Kind of reminiscent of the French Quarter. Very comfortable. Our server was very nice. 6 oz sirloin was perfect med rare smothered in crab imperial. Never had zucchini custard before. Nice touch brings out flavor. 7 of us and everyone very pleased with the meal. We'll be back read more

Great food, service, and ambience! There's something for every appetite and budget. Looking forward to becoming a regular at this fabulous place! read more

Wonderful food and ambiance! Love the decor and the food was delicious. Only issue was the steps to get to main level may make it challenging for patrons with special needs. read more

SO disappointed in this restaurant. My parents dined here 5 years ago & RAVED about the food, so they couldn't wait to take my husband and I back. The French onion soup was great, but the soup special (Cordon Bleu) tasted like something out of a can. The "crab" on my mom's salad was fake like it was straight from the supermarket packaging. Not even close to fresh. She also had shrimp on her salad. She ate one piece & felt sick. She looked at the rest of the shrimp & they smelled bad & weren't deveined. My husband's chicken looked like it was smothered in frozen deli meat. My pasta was OK at best, but really lacked flavor. Overall, we were very disappointed. Our waitress was kind and the building itself is a cool concept, but we wouldn't recommend it. read more