The new GM is amazing! This place is really heading in the right direction. The food is amazing and the bartenders are great o really think this was the missing piece of the puzzle. read more

Went for a special event, food was great! We had a reserved area, so I cannot attest to the ambience or service for everyday diners. Not enough parking and with a few other businesses right there with similar hours, it can be difficult to find a spot close by. read more

The Manhattan Project has been on my list to try since it opened and I finally had the opportunity to meet my parents and husband here on a Saturday for lunch. We arrived around 12:30 and the place was all but empty. My mother and I arrived about 10 minutes before my dad and my husband and, despite the servers just standing around, I had to actually flag one down to get water. Once they arrived, service was more prompt. We started with the calamari which I highly recommend. It was cooked perfectly and the chili aioli that it came with was so good! I ordered the roasted tomato grilled cheese and it was huge! Excellent, but huge. Their fries were fine, if a little soggy from the container they're in. I wanted to try the parm truffle fries, but it was a $5 upcharge which I think is crazy high. My mom got the grilled chicken sandwich with the hot honey carrots. The sandwich with the jalapeno ranch was good but the carrots are a skip. They weren't cooked nearly long enough because they were still very crunchy and there wasn't much flavor. Everyone else got burgers with the brussels (also a $5 upcharge) which they really enjoyed. I don't know if I would choose to come here again on my own but I wouldn't object if someone wanted to go. read more

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! read more

The Manhattan Project - Pan Seared Salmon - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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! read more

The Manhattan Project - Parmesan truffle fries and Clifton Burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

The Manhattan Project - Chicken Caesar Wrap + Sweet Potato Fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Food and service is excellent everytime we visit TMP. The flatbreads are amazing, but the burgers are the best.

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

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Had dinner here with another couple on a Friday. Service was great, food was good - we all had burgers and my wife got the lobster rolls - and the atmosphere is lively with lots of TVs. They have a dining area with bar up front and another large space in the back. Upscale sports bar. Beers are pricey ($6-$9 for a 16oz draft and up to $14 for a 24oz), but food prices are reasonable. I'd give it 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow half-star ratings, Looking forward to going back during happy hour. read more

I can't say enough good about Manhattan Project. I've been several times now and the service, food, and drinks have always been phenomenal!!! I do wish it were a little cheaper just so I could afford to go more frequently!! read more

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! read more

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Went here on a Saturday evening with a couple of friends. We ordered some appetizers the pretzels and the cheese curds in both were amazing five out of five the atmosphere was very classy yet bar food at the same time if that makes sense so I'm gonna give it a five out of five also service was excellent. She was very friendly five out of five on that food came out and, I got a Reuben and it was excellent. I enjoyed it tremendously and we will go back for sure. read more

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I went here to meet a group of ladies from high school and the wait staff was very unwelcoming. The staff was inattentive in taking my drink order while catering to other clients at the bar. It was as though they didn't want any older clientele there! We were ordering drinks And food also! We were also approached by a male employee who was very curt with us because we were standing too close to another table. I will Not be back!! read more

Burger was very good, chicken sandwich was good, fries were fantastic. The drink deals are awesome and it would be a great place to have trivia read more

Cool off the beaten path bar with great service (Blake)...excellent drink and tasty food. Parking is limited in the lot but there is street parking. I am very much a fan of the Jalapeno Artichoke dip A+. Looks small from outside but actually has two bar/dining areas...the back must be for the rowdy sports fans with multiple TVs. Great place to hang n catch a few games. read more

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Went to the Second Stride event at the Manhattan Project. Ordered the Reuben with fries to share. Just an OK sandwich. Might have to give up the search for a primo Reuben. Fries were pretty good. Not impressed with the place, although service was good. Street parking, if you're lucky. 40 read more

The Manhattan Project - Reuben with fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Went for brunch and despite being a Steelers fan, this Eagles bar was a pretty cool atmosphere! There's so many rooms and the food was delicious. Nice food options for a sports bar vibe. Despite being busy, the servers were attentive! read more

Great place. Great service. Great food and drink. Wow them menu expansive. The drink and beer selection are spectacular. The portions are large. Plenty to take home. Food out fast and hot. Our sever was hard working. The bar staff made the drinks perfect. You just come here and have a meal. No regret. Visiting from Detroit and I would make another trip back to eat here. read more

I have been to The Manhattan Project several times for a variety of things over the years from Trivia back in the day, Suprise Parties, High School Reunions, Birthdays, Football Games, and just to sit at the bar. They really are a one-stop shop for all your needs. Most recently we were in on Sunday for the Eagles vs Packers Playoff Game. If you are not aware TMP is the "official" Eagles hangout for so many in Louisville. They have Game Day Specials for every Eagles game including $1.25 Wings (qty of 6), $5 touchdown shots, $6 winged eagles and $5.25 Yuengling. They also have a DJ at every watch party spinning music during pregame, commercials, halftime as well as the end of the game. When we first arrived, we sat at the front bar since we were way past start time and knew it would be hectic in the back. The bartender greeted us almost immediately and got us drinks. After looking over the menu for a few minutes I noticed the peanut butter & jelly wings which intrigued me, so I asked how they were, and she said they were amazing so I had to give them a try (let me note that I am a traditional wing girly, and always go for the buffalo - the hotter the better) I was even able to order all drums which was a plus! We also ordered the Parmesan Truffle Fries which are tossed in truffle oil and parmesan, drizzled with garlic sauce. The food came out fairly quicky and piping hot. Let me just say the wings were so damn good, I was taken by surprise. We paired them with the homemade ranch which probably sounds weird to some, but I promise this flavor combination is where it's at. The Parm fries were good, but the wings were fire. I want some right now actually LOL Once we finished eating, we cashed out and headed to the back to join the party and mingle with some people we knew would be there. The watch party was lit, and so much fun. I highly recommend trying out TMP for any of your needs. Their website lists information about booking the back area for Private Events - The main event space which holds 100+ while seating for 60-70, and an enclosed patio area which holds 50 people, seating 35. There is no room charge but there is a minimum spend which we all know is easy to hit when hosting a large group. read more

Amazing! Prices are fair for what you get, and the food was great! My picky one year old even liked his food! Service was fast and accommodating, and the ambience is absolutely gorgeous! They also have a large selection of beers on draft and cocktails which are always a plus! read more

The food was generous and the bartenders are awesome! It is super busy but they are working so hard to serve us. Food was tasty and beers were cold. Perfect combo! Love it here! read more

The Manhattan Project - Loaded fries and popcorn chicken - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Six of us came for football and drinks. We had a few rounds and decided on appetizers. We stayed a little longer and decided to have dinner. Service throughout was great. We never felt rushed. Our server came around often to get orders for drinks etc. They had a large pitcher of water on the table so we could help ourselves. We never ran out. They were able to customize cocktails as we requested. The holiday cocktail menu looked great- many of them had coffee of caffeine in them though. We made the mistake of ordering one late at night and had difficulty sleeping!!! But if you're not caffeine sensitive at night, the peppermint mocha was very tasty. They kinda nickel and dime ya for everything. Example- the sauces for the wings- we asked for three or four sauces for the wings and they charged us $0.50 each. Kinda lame. Otherwise, no complaints. We shared the burger- double patty add egg. Was good but needed a sauce. I know it comes with a sauce but either that sauce was not on it or it was severely lacking in presence. The fries are good. We also shared a salad and added chicken. The chicken was a bit overcooked, being kinda stringy and tough. The salad itself was delicious but the pecans were a bit out of place on the wedge, in my opinion. Parking is limited- there are a few spots in their parking lot, otherwise on the street. Bathrooms are clean. Separate bathrooms for men and women. The place got fairly packed at the night went on but I don't think you need a reservation. read more

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I had heard about this restaurant for a while but don't hang around Frankfort Ave that much. My friend chose it but she had been before. She had only tried the apps last time. We came before happy hour was ending so my friends ordered drinks. They have margarita slushies too! I decided to opt out of alcohol. We shared the pork carnitas nachos while my friend ordered the Clifton burger (Brie, herbs, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, fried onion straws). She got cheese fries with it. The food was just okay. The nachos used shredded cheese and not liquid, which made it hard to pull apart the chips. Nothing spectacular about it except the roasted tomatoes that were seasoned well! My friend liked her burger though it looked pretty standard to me. Her fries had a similar cheese situation as the nachos. Hard to pull apart. They seem short-staffed as the hostess brought out water as well and the bartender was also our waiter. Not a big deal since they never got all that busy. Staff was nice though! They did have a large group of folks in one of the back rooms for a speaking engagement, so they must host events here. Overall, it's a cool hang out space though! They have a parking lot next to it, but it's easy to find parallel on the side streets. read more

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We've been coming to TMP for awhile now. Once when it first opened and now basically every Sunday for Eagles games during football season. We've had many things on their menu including the wings and Arancini balls. Both delish! They serve brunch on Sundays until 1 with cheap mimosas! They also have the NFL Sunday ticket with $5 beer specials. The owner, Erick and staff (Chris, Jeremy, Mary Kate, Bailey etc) have always been friendly and helpful. read more

The Manhattan Project - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Here for Wing Week . I had the garlic parm wings and fries and it was delicious! These are now my favorite garlic parm wings in Louisville. I don't normally eat all my fries but these were so good I could have scraped the tin for crumbs haha. Service was good and speedy. It wasn't too busy and there's a nice setup. I really like the back room area where there's trivia and sometimes other events. I've sat in the back room once before for an event and we had the macaroni and cheese bar. Omg. Do yourself a favor and get the mac n cheese on your next visit! And the wings...and the fries. read more

The Manhattan Project - Garlic Parmesan Wings and Fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I love the Manhattan Project and always head here for wings and Mac and cheese when the mood strikes for southern comfort! I love their back room for groups and networking events, and they do a great job at affordable prices. read more

We came here on a Sunday Afternoon around 4PM. It was pretty busy for a Sunday but we got sat right away. Server was very friendly and took good care of us. I ordered a mule to drink and my husband and old fashion. Drinks were very good! For an appetizer we got the Nachos. We were starving so they tasted good but I would say they needed more toppings. By the time we ate all the chips on the top the rest of the chips were just naked. That's my only complaint is more toppings but the flavor was good! We loved how the nachos had both pickled jalapeños and banana peppers! For our meals we ordered the Mac and Cheese with add on grilled chicken. It was delicious! Chicken was a little dry by itself but with the Mac and cheese sauce it was perfect! We tried the gluten free phili-cheesesteak pizza. It was very good but it tasted more like a "hamburger" pizza to me than cheesesteak. Overall, good bar food. Expect to spend around $60-$80 if you get food and cocktails. Dress is casual. They have lots of TVs so it would be a fun place to watch sports. There were A LOT of flies in the restaurant (hence my 4 star review). read more

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I love the calamari here! It is the best in Louisville, by far! Large platter is so succulent and soft. It comes out in about ten minutes! The thin breading is light years ahead of most of the calamari you find in town (usually tiny, heavily breaded and chewy). I know you will enjoy this dish. read more

This place is so cool, it's one of my favorites on Frankfort Ave. This is, in my opinion, the best place to watch sports in the city. There's a couple of sections: a sit-down one with lots of booths,/ bar, and a couple TVs by the bar; a more sports bar type section where the seating is more open, the booths each have an individual TV, and another bar; and an indoor/outdoor patio with TV and bar access. I've never been disappointed with any food item here, but I have especially high praises for their specialties. They're specialties for a reason! Their fries and mac & cheese are really exceptional. Their craft cocktails are pretty tasty too! They have tons of events like trivia, game watch parties for the Purdue Boilermakers (Boiler Up!), and can accommodate for private events. I love this place so much, I'm back as often as I can! read more

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A great place for a burger! I shared the Clifton burger and Pimento burger with my mom and I truly couldnt pick a favorite! Each was so unique and delicious! The jalepeno slaw was okay, I preferred the french fries. Definitely worth coming during the week for their Happy Hour specials. The restaurant was pretty quiet for a Saturday evening. read more

The Manhattan Project - Clifton Burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great place to celebrate my husband's birthday. We started off with cocktails. I got the Pina Picante which was pretty tasty. For my meal I ordered the pimento smash burger. It was absolutely delicious. The bacon jam on it made it perfect. This is a great place to come with the family or friends or date night. Has a really good size bar and lots of options to choose from. It looks like they did have a app that you could sign up on to accumulate points if you come here often this is a great option for the locals read more

The Manhattan Project - Pina Picante - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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You can't find a better place for value and friendly service a great locally owned restaurant with delicious food that is sure delicious menu to make you happy especially on wine down Wednesday without bottle wines. Or The best a Old fashion in the city of Louisville hands down. especially on WED half off botteks of wine . and THE best old fashion in Louisville hands-down. SERVICE 5 star atmosphere 4 its spacious and conveniently located on Frankford Avenue read more

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Food tasted So good and the waitress I had was amazing ! The atmosphere there is absolutely chill , I'll definitely be going back soon.

While visiting here I tried a variety of items. My favorite was the Cajun Risotto and the watermelon margarita. The fish tacos were okay, but nothing was special about them. The oreo bread pudding was not my favorite and had a distinct taste to it that I did not prefer. My server was EXCELLENT and the restaurant was very nice and clean. read more

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A neighborhood gem! Growing up in Clifton area, the mix of old and new makes me nostalgic. The Manhattan Project is the perfect addition to this area. Very inviting from the street. There is street parking and parking lot for free. It's easily located off Frankfort Avenue right on the corner. Masks optional with Covid vaccine changes. Patrons were socially distanced apart. Staff was very engaging and friendly. We were seated immediately in the bar area. Kaitlyn, on of the bartenders, came over immediately to greet us and go over the menu. She was very friendly and informative. She gave some great menu suggestions! She checked on us all night and gave right amount of space. She was wonderful! The food....was soo good. We ordered the full Manhattan Project salad minus the blue cheese. It comes with mixed greens, red pepper slivers, black olives, red onions, and thin cuts salami with this delicious honey champagne vinegarette. The salad was simple but soo delicious and the dressing took it up a notch. Loved the dressing. We got a vegetarian flat bread minus the blue cheese. Notice not a blue cheese fan. Lol. It had nice chunks of veggies and left the Parmesan cheese. There were banana pepper rings on the board with the flat bread. We added those to our salad. Then the crab cake appetizer. The crab cakes were mostly crab and well seasoned. For the drinks, we ordered peach Mule and old fashioned. Both of the drinks were very balanced and well made. Really great drinks. Thanks Kaitlyn. Loved all the great food and drink suggestions. Definitely would come back when visiting again and encourage others. Great neighborhood welcomed feeling and overall vibe! read more

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The vibe here is mid af. The drinks are mid. The food is mid. The owner is pretty cool. He doesn't appear to go to every table. Came to ours due to an issue with a special. The servers appear to be a right group which is expected at casual dining establishments. I don't have a lot to say. Expect a mid experience and a high price point. read more

The Manhattan Project - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great service and ambiance, great local bourbon. Mexican fries are good, they need more spicy to kick a little bit. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a good while. Our waitress was top notch. The food came out quick. The jalepeno artichoke dip was my favorite part of the meal. It sounds like it could be spicy, but I'd put it at a 1 or 2 on spice level. The macaroni and cheese was good, not great. But I did love the roasted tomatoes in there! My wife had the Philly flatbread. I had a slice of that and thought it was a high quality, not as greasy version of that. read more

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