Manning's Steaks and Spirits

I wish I had caught the name of our waitress and the manager from last night at the Littleton/Highlands Ranch location because they were EXCELLENT! Very attentive, fast, and friendly! We loved the food and so many things on the menu we need to try! We had the charcuterie, the brussels sprouts (which I loved and usually I’m not a big fan of them), I had the Filet with a loaded baked potato, and my husband had a delicious burger I think it was called “The Grand.” Their blubbery lemondrop was good but their cranberry peach spritzer was to die for!

We went here after my mother surgery to get us all some steaks! We ordered five steaks which are completely overpriced. We got ribeyes bone and which are 65+ a piece plus ordered each side for all five meals! The bill came out over $600! Now please keep in mind. We did have a menu in front of us. And when we ordered five steaks, we were told by the bartender that each steak is 60+. So he was either insinuating that we cannot read or that we could not afford the meals we were ordering! So I’m assuming we were definitely the wrong color for this establishment I will not be going back was not worth the money or the time that we spent and the service was very rude. Either way you look at it.

Decided to try Manning’s 3/20 for dinner ans we always see how busy it is. needless to say we were not impressed at all.
Service was great. But the food was very sub par. Appetizers we ordered were the Brussel sprouts and crab cakes. The Brussels sprouts were delicious, very smokey flavor. Crab cakes, bit fishy (more than what crab is supposed to be) and really no seasoning/flavor at all.
Entrees we ordered were the shrimp scampi pasta and the bourbon bbq burger with truffle tots and the broccoli mornay . My husband ordered his burger medium, it came out well done. There was hardly any BBQ sauce on it and once again no seasoning, not even salt. In n Outs burgers have more flavor in all honesty. The tots were amazing but a little too crispy. The broccoli mornay was like a thick cheese sauce with no flavor and tasted more like flour than anything. My scampi was a decent portion but once again had no flavor. The noodles tasted as if they were just tossed in butter. Barely any garlic flavor and no salt.

We have been to many burger places and steak houses for a much better price with more flavor.
Unfortunately I don’t think we will be going here again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Had a coworker get food poisoning here from a side dish but decided it felt like a quaint local place and wanted to try it out. Of the 10+ steakhouses I have been to in Denver this was far and away the worst. It's loud, crowded, and the service was about on par with some fast food restaurants. Steaks are overpriced, unevenly cooked, and under seasoned. ANYONE can watch a 15 minute video on youtube, buy a steak from Soopers, and have a vastly more enjoyable steak night at home for a fraction of the cost. Seek alternatives or come here at your own risk.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Server asked if we wanted our steaks butterflied. That tells me you’re not confident your cooks can cook steaks correctly to temp. She brought wrong dressing for salads to table. She also was not attentive. 1/5 service. Food average nothing special 2/5; would not come back here. Was excited with reviews posted but had a ver differnet experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

They have to decide if it's a big bar or a restaurant. Loud country music and bartender ignored us though there was only 5 people at the bar. Only went for drinks but check your receipt as I ha 2 drinks and 1 beer they tried to charge me for 2 of each. Lady bartender tho was great

Service was slow. Had to remind our server more than once for requested items/refills. The dining room was full, however, seems other restaurants can provide good service while full.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Salmon Picatta, Filet

We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. $19 for literally what looked like the crumbs of the bag, one lemon and sauce. Way too expensive for what you get!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Usually I'm all around 5 stars for Manning's, unfortunately the last server we had was not as attentive as they normally are. Food it's always amazing especially for the price. Perfect neighborhood steak house.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pei Mussels, Filet

The King Crab Dip is the star of the show. The NY strip with the bleu cheese butter and sauteed mushrooms was really delicious and cooked to perfection.

The calamari was just average and the lemon artichoke orzo was way too lemony. Just overpowering. But the worst part was they have the absolute smallest weakest wine pour of any steakhouse I've ever been to. You can see the picture of it here. Maybe got 3 or 4 sips tops for a $16 glass of wine. Like step it up and give a normal pour. That's just flat out bad for business. The Old Fashion was okay but again really small.

Our server Morgan was stellar.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hit happy hour with friends. Good drinks and several yummy apps. I personally enjoyed the crab cake but the Manhattan was wonderful. If you like hotness, the Buffalo Shrimp were good and spicy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was incredibly loud. The service was slow to say the least. The timing of bringing out the food was off. We got our food at different times after waiting 40+ minutes. Then, we didn’t even get what we ordered and it was missing the sides. The manager came to speak to us but he was worthless. For the prices paid, we won’t ever be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Took 20 minutes to be waited on after being seated. Original waiter was apparently overwhelmed so a different one stepped in. Amy was a great server and only reason everything isn’t a one star. We were originally brought dirty side plates for appetizers. Sausage peppers were covered in too much sauce and one was dry. Potatoes were also covered in to much sauce. Steak was whatever. Could cook an equivalent at home on the stove. Cajun pasta wasn’t anything to brag about. Rather eat outback or really anywhere else. Will never be returning. Owners have some serious things to work out if they want to remain in business long.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Put a price on the menu for ribeye 18oz I got surprised with a $75:steak!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m a ‘beef & potatoes’ kind of guy, and just enjoyed what is probably the BEST filet ever. Perfectly cooked & seasoned, great side dish (signature potatoes) and an absolutely over-the-top cheesecake. One of the best meals I have ever had! Great service from Violet, and attentive managers, waitstaff and …. The whole team was “on it” tonight (one of the busiest nights of the year). Go see these folks in Littleton - worth the trip!