Mannys Steakhouse Minneapolis Mn

Last week we featured Grill 23 & Bar as a part of our ‘coveted’ Client of the Week segment.  This week we continue the segment with another feature on another Midwest restaurant powerhouse, Manny’s Steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Who They Are :

Manny’s is one of the country’s top-rated steakhouses. They serve USDA-certified, dry-aged, center-cut beef, hand trimmed by master butchers. Owned and operated by Parasole, Manny’s was the Minneapolis Startribune’s 2008 restaurant of the year, having this to say about the steakhouse:

“On several levels—the outlandish prices, the unapologetically over-the-top portions—Manny’s Steakhouse is a perfectly ridiculous restaurant. No other restaurant can touch Manny’s magnetic ability to draw every fat cat—and fat-cat wannabe—within a 50-mile radius, a minor miracle for a restaurant that debuted during the Reagan administration.  Perhaps that popularity is due to curiosity-seekers, coming to kick the tires of the surprisingly chic dining room and the red-checkered tablecloth hideway that is the bar. Manny’s Steakhouse is the toughest reservation in town.”

Manny’s certainly isn’t a place to go sink into a nice salad. They have salads sure and really good ones at that. But if you’re a steak connoisseur and looking for a place that can deliver a meal that can satisfy your passion and excitement in these areas, then look no further than Manny’s Steakhouse.

What They Offer :

Steak. Lobster. Done Large. Thats the motto at Manny’s Steakhouse. Pretty simple, but certainly done effectively. Not only are their main courses phenomenal, but they have an awesome lineup of side dishes and appetizers as well:

“Side dishes and appetizers easily accommodate two or more.  Hashbrowns serve up to five people, and for dessert the whiskey bread pudding, freshly doused with Maker’s Mark, fills a 25-ounce goblet.  Our hot fudge and caramel-covered macadamia nut brownie a la mode will satisfy at least 4 to 6 people.” [via]

Manny’s also has an extensive wine selection including a 300-bottle regular list as well as an extensive reserve list with deeper vintages. Along with many other things at Manny’s, private dining is simply done better:

“There’s nothing like a private dinner or group event at Manny’s. In addition to the quality and service that have made us one of the country’s top-rated steakhouses, you and your guests will enjoy the space and flexibility you need to tailor the ideal event. We offer two dining rooms, one accommodating 20-25 people and the other ideal for groups of up to 15 people. You can give your guests the run of our regular menu or the convenience of a set one. And both are available for breakfast, lunch or dinner.”

 

 

 

 

 

One More Reason To Check Them Out :

Manny’s Steakhouse has all sorts of specials that continually change. Manny’s prints its wine list and dinner menus daily, so be sure to stop by frequently to see what delicious new treats they have. Manny’s does not observe a dress code. You’ll feel comfortable both in formal or upscale casual attire so come come as you are!

Check out our Tripleseat listing for Manny’s Steakhouse and book a private event with them today! Be sure to come back and check out the blog again for next week’s Client of the Week! Also be sure to visit our recently redone Facebook page and drop us a note. We’d love to hear from you!

 

Several Vikings players—including Adrian Peterson, Jim Kleinsasser, and Chad Greenway—are set to take part in “Celebrity Waiter Night” at Manny’s. In a separate instance of Minnesota’s sports professionals giving back to the community, Wild captain Mikko Koivu has sponsored two private patient rooms at Children’s Hospital.



Wild captain Mikko Koivu in a private patient room
           he sponsored at Children’s Hospital.

Two recently announced initiatives have Minnesota’s professional athletes giving back to their communities.

On October 24 from 7 to 10 p.m., several players from the Minnesota Vikings will be waiting tables at Manny’s steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis during “Celebrity Waiter Night.”

Proceeds will benefit Chad Greenway’s Lead the Way Foundation, an Eden Prairie-based nonprofit that aims “to enrich the lives of individuals and families in need.” The group initially announced plans for the event last month, although it didn’t reveal which Vikings players would be involved.

Tickets, which can be purchased here, cost $350 and include tax, gratuity, and valet service.

In addition to Greenway, the following Vikings players will trade in their purple and gold for an apron: Adrian Peterson, Jim Kleinsasser, Christian Ponder, Chris Kluwe, Patrick Brown, Cullen Loeffler, John Sullivan, Kevin Williams, and Kyle Rudolph.

The event will feature passed hors d’oeuvres like jumbo shrimp appetizers, Caesar salads, and a multi-course dinner including dry aged center cut porterhouse steaks or pan-roasted chicken oreganata—all presented by Manny’s Executive Chef Josh Hill.

In an unrelated initiative, Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu recently donated funds to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, that will be used to sponsor two private patient rooms in the new Neuroscience and Epilepsy Center at the hospital’s St. Paul campus. The rooms will be decorated with Wild and Koivu memorabilia, photos, posters, and collectibles. (See photo above.)

Koivu spoke to the press on Friday about the recent donation—view a video of his comments here.

—Jake Anderson
(janderson@tcbmag.com)