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The Manhattan Project

4.0 (274 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
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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.

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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!

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.

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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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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