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Manhattan Steakhouse & Bar - Steakhouse in Fresno, California

Manhattan Steakhouse & Bar

4.6 (553 reviews)

1731 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711

Steak house
Restaurant

About Manhattan Steakhouse & Bar - steak house in Fresno, California

Upscale eatery featuring an old-school vibe & a menu of steaks & chops, plus a full bar.

Customer Review Summary

Manhattan Steakhouse & Bar offers a lovely atmosphere with great service and food. The Stir-fried Pansit, salmon, and soup of the day received high praise from diners. Karen, a standout server, made guests feel welcome and like family. The menu caters well to diverse tastes, making it suitable for picky eaters. The bar has strong drinks at reasonable prices, enhancing the dining experience. While some dishes, like the steak, were well-received, others, such as the mashed potatoes, fell short. The restaurant is popular, so reservations are recommended, especially for special occasions. The banquet room provided for larger parties was noted as perfect for gatherings. Overall, while some experiences included slow service or minor disappointments, the food quality and atmosphere generally impress, securing the restaurant's reputation as a Fresno staple.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
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Based on 553 reviews

Juana Saldana

1 month ago

Manhattan’s atmosphere was lovely. Our service and food were great. I definitely recommend the Stir-fried Pansit, it is super flavorful. The salmon and soup of the day was delicious also.

T Bessard

4 months ago

Went on a Friday night and fell in love with Karen. Outside of the dining experience, she was wonderful, welcoming and made you feel like family from the moment you walk in. They have a great menu to satisfy all palettes so it's okay for a picky group of diners. The bar is everything!! They serve great great drinks at reasonable pricing and they are nice and strong. I got the Steak with the garlic and black peppercorn sauce. It comes with a hashbrown but I asked for mashed potatoes. Next time I'll stick with what they pair it with. Wasn't a fan of the mash but the steak was nice and tender and the string beans were good. My girlfriend ordered the salmon special and liked that as well. I would love to try the pasta with the sundried tomatoes but since it was my first visit thought to go with the steak. They are booked and busy so you need a reservation but definitely great ambiance, great service and great atmosphere for a date night. They offer 2 large private rooms as well for more intimate events. I see why they are a Fresno staple. Karen is Manhattan! We loved her 💜

Lucky Mai

6 months ago

This past weekend, I had my husband’s birthday dinner here. I was so glad they were able to fit a party of 30 last minute! The restaurant gave us one of there banquet rooms, Park Ave. It was perfect! I love the service here! Rhonda was amazing!!!! She called me 2 days before to make sure if I need anything and how I would like the room to be set up. I loved this because it goes to show that they really care about their customers! When we arrived to the restaurant, it was just perfect for a small party! The food was amazing! The Tomahwak Steak was cooked to perfection! The lobster Ravioli was so savory and a nice piece of lobster with every bit! One of the specials that night was the Cod with this mango salad! Can I just say that was a perfect pair! Sad we were all so hungry and we ate our food before any pictures! The drinks were pretty amazing! Ver affordable as well. Definitely recommend and would come back!

Abigail Bolen

Service was friendly but kind of slow. We had a reservation at 7:00 but weren’t actually sat until 7:35. There is also no comfortable place to sit and wait for a table so we stood there awkwardly in the way. Atmosphere is good, definitely for the over-fifty crowd as that was the majority of the crowd we saw around and everyone oddly seemed to know each other. It is always lovely to see a business owner present on the floor at an establishment, and she was there greeting tables and chatting and filling waters. I think this place could be even better if more emphasis was placed on the creation of excellent food. Nothing was bad but I left feeling underwhelmed. The bread starter was not fresh, and there were only wrapped butter chips served with it. The escargot came out lightening fast, even before my salad, which leads me to believe it’s back there in a pot or standing warm waiting to be served. I think for Fresno this is a good spot, but if you put this place in Chicago or LA or even something smaller than those two, it wouldn’t stand a chance.

Rafaela Rivera

10 months ago

First time here, we were recommended by the owner of The Vault Jewelry store. Absolutely the best experience. We didn’t have a reservation but sat at the bar and enjoyed the food and drinks. Host was so sweet to treat us at the end with a special on the house complimentary drink. Our new favorite spot when we come back into town! The steaks 🔥

Dee Tee

2 months ago

Our favorite place to dine for an amazing Tomahawk 👏🏻 also love that you offer Austin Hope YUMMMM !!!

Starlight Reviews & Resources Inc

9 months ago

I came with some of my colleagues and business friends , I was Greeted and treated well when I came in . Servers were efficient & on time every time they brought a course out . Very good customer service!! ✅🧍🏾‍♂️, I ordered Chicken Piccata 🍗🍖🍲 Veggies were cooked deliciously ✅ Chicken was a 7/10 really good and tender mash potatoes were a bit Griddy could be better . Also ordered Artesian Green Salad 🥗10/10 salad was really refreshing & Tasty ! However the beverages were all watered down I ordered a few and got the same result so I just drank water .California pasta looked great as well!! Bella was a great server thanks so much !!!

mike canady

5 months ago

Absolutely wonderful food and very fast, courteous and unobtrusive service. Can't recommend highly enough.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100