Manny’s Steakhouse

The Verdict

Most people think of Manny's Steakhouse as a dinner-only power spot for expense accounts and special occasions. That framing undersells one of the more practical reasons to book here: Manny's opens at 7 am every day of the week, making it one of the few steakhouse-grade dining rooms in Minneapolis where breakfast and lunch are actually on the table. If you are visiting for the first time, do not default to dinner simply because that is what the steakhouse format implies. The full experience, including chef Jason Smith's kitchen and a cocktail program that earned an Esquire Leading Martinis in America nod in 2025, is available well before the dinner rush begins.

What to Expect

Manny's sits at 825 S Marquette Ave in downtown Minneapolis, inside the Foshay, a landmark building that positions the restaurant firmly in business-district territory. Walking in for the first time, the room signals classic American steakhouse: expect the kind of setting where a weekday power lunch feels entirely natural, and where the kitchen takes protein seriously across all dayparts, not just evenings.

The morning hours are worth taking seriously. Manny's running breakfast service from 7 am Monday through Sunday is not a soft opening gesture — it is a full kitchen operation that gives you access to the room, the bar, and the quality of production that earned Manny's a spot on the Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America list, ranked #135 in 2024. That OAD recognition matters because OAD rankings are sourced from experienced diners rather than a single critic's visit, which makes it a more reliable signal of consistent quality. A 4.6 rating across 3,807 Google reviews reinforces that consistency across a large sample of guests.

The cocktail program deserves specific mention for first-timers who might not expect to find bar-program credentials at a steakhouse breakfast. Esquire's 2025 Best Martinis in America recognition is one of the more credible cocktail-specific awards in American dining journalism. If you are visiting for a brunch or lunch occasion rather than dinner, ordering a martini at Manny's is not a novelty choice — it is the move the awards data supports.

Morning and Midday Service

For a first visit, the practical case for coming at lunch rather than dinner is real. Booking is direct , this is not a reservation that requires weeks of lead time , and the midday window gives you the room without the noise levels and full-capacity pressure that dinner service brings. Manny's is open until 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday, so dinner is always an option, but the breakfast and lunch windows offer the same kitchen with less competition for attention.

If you are weighing Manny's against other Minneapolis options for a morning or midday occasion, the steakhouse-grade kitchen at breakfast is a differentiator. Venues like Spoon & Stable and Owamni deliver strong dinner programs but do not operate morning service in the same format. 112 Eatery is a better call if you want Italian-leaning late-night dining; Manny's is the better call if you want a properly run kitchen available before most of Minneapolis's serious dining rooms are even open.

Booking and Logistics

Booking difficulty is low. Manny's is a large, well-run operation in a hotel building, and reservations are generally accessible without the weeks-out planning that tighter rooms require. Walk-in availability is more likely at breakfast and lunch than at Friday or Saturday dinner. If your visit is dinner on a weekend, booking ahead is sensible; if you are planning a weekday morning or lunch, you have more flexibility.

Dress expectations at a downtown steakhouse in a hotel building lean toward business casual, though the room accommodates a range of guests given the all-day format. For groups, the downtown location and hotel infrastructure make logistics manageable, and the room is equipped for the kind of business dining that the neighbourhood generates.

How It Compares

Pearl Picks: More Minneapolis Dining

• Spoon & Stable , New American, one of Minneapolis's most regarded dinner destinations
• Owamni , Native American cuisine, a singular dining experience in the city
• Hai Hai , James Beard-nominated, creative cuisine worth the visit
• 112 Eatery , Italian-leaning, reliable, and a strong alternative for casual occasions
• Our full Minneapolis restaurants guide , broader coverage across the city

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