The food was mostly excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. However, this experience took more than 3.5 hours, and we spent fully 70 minutes of that time with neither food nor drink in front of us. We were ready for a slow meal, but it felt like the servers were deliberately ignoring the customers. We could see them hanging out in the galley while we sat with empty plates and glasses. Sadly, the good food could not outweigh the bad service and too-slow pace. Worse, they charge the same as top Seattle restaurants, so the poor customer experience was a big disappointment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Heather Henriksen
We have eaten at Mana twice and plan to again in May. Everything is perfection. I’m not sure there is anywhere in the state that can come close. The food is beautiful and delicious, they cater to any food related health issues, the environment is gorgeous & the servers actually know everything about what they’re serving you. I feel really grateful to have a restaurant as special as this near me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica
The food was good, and definitely well plated/presented. Pretty small courses and ended up leaving still hungry, which is unfortunate considering the steep cost. Overall none of the dishes were very memorable, they were all just good/okay. Was expecting a lot better from the reviews of this place! However the ambiance was great and very cozy inside the heated outdoor igloos
The food at Mana was absolutely delicious (with excellent wine pairings)...but my favorite part was the ambience: There was a lovely community feel and yet each table was set apart and intimate/private. Noise level was at a low rumble, so that I could have an important conversation with my partner and enjoy his company.
ssonka
Pleasantly surprised to discover Mana in Leavenworth. Very thoughtful menu and selection of ingredients. Beautiful presentation and creative ingredients pairings. The non-alcoholic beverage pairing was like getting a different cocktail each time. Bravo!
JamieD
The food was beyond delicious. We were fortunate to be seated at a table in a corner, with a clear view on how the food was prepped, and the experience highlighted the difference between a cook and a chef. It was like watching the Olympics, just the absolute skill and precision and teamwork, before we even got to taste anything. The wine pairings were phenomenal; my husband ordered the non-alcoholic pairings, and the only one he didn't LOVE was a beet juice cocktail, but he's just not a fan of beets so that's to be expected.
Scrapatk1
Over the top!! They called prior to our arrival about dietary needs. I said oh mine is complex so I will allow myself to just go with the flow and accept the consequences. They wouldn't have it and made me an exceptional 7 course meal GF DF and several other restrictions. Colin and his entire staff were absolutely the best!!
April Lee Uzarski
What an absolute treat this was. Came in for the weekend and didn’t do much research on food. Saw Mana had a high rating and figured I’d book a table.Even as a solo diner they were so nice and it wasn’t awkward at all. But the food was absolutely outstanding. They accommodated my vegetarian diet and they had a non-alcoholic pairing menu, which was awesome.If you are in town don’t hesitate to make a reservation. It’s fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
IrelandD
My husband and I went to Mana to celebrate my birthday. The service was lovely and intimate. The waitstaff was knowledgeable, and the chef chatted with every table. I'm a vegetarian, and every dish was delicious—we also did the wine pairing, which was really fun. Definitely recommend!
skpe
Sat outside in a private 'garden igloo' - which was a lovely scene. The food was AMAZING!! 9 courses (small plates, but leave quite full) with wine pairings or nonalcoholic pairings. Just a devine overall experience with friends (or would be special occasion) - come and relax... & be treated to an exquisite treat for the senses!Parking: Several spots right in front of the restaurant. Just arrive early -
Sat outside in a private 'garden igloo' - which was a lovely scene. The food was AMAZING!! 9 courses (small plates, but left quite full) with wine pairings or nonalcoholic pairings. Just a devine overall experience with friends (or a special occasion❤️) - come and relax... & be treated to an exquisite treat for the senses!
KellyC
A rare and impressive dining experience. Staff is highly engaged in a communal and effective way. Courses deliver you to new curations of texture and flavor. The culinary adventure is travelled with the whole room, weaving a thread of shared experience yet maintaining your own private space. We loved it.
AJ
This is a restaurant that puts cities in the map. An outstanding experience in Leavenworth that will your trip magical.Be ready for an hours long journey with the food. They take you thought the local and best the PNW has to offer from seafood to cattle. The wine and non alcoholic pairing add to the experience and I highly recommend taking the dip. Food was artistic and delicious.Service was above and beyond with each member of the staff being friendly and warming but not pretentious. They have good positive vibes almost like a cool club to be part of.The atmosphere is very intimate and unique we had the chance to dine in one of their outside seats and it was perfect for us as a couple to be romantic and in the snow.All in all a memorable dinner and experience we will cherish. Well worth the price.Dietary restrictions: The accommodated my partners allergy to seafood with great meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Farm to Table, Wine Pairing
Melissa Robbins
Absolutely amazing date planned by my better half. I was blown away with mana from start to finish. We were outside in an igloo with wonderful space heaters (much appreciated) and our own personalized menu (I can’t eat seafood) so we were able to see what we were having. The igloo was so warm and intimate. It was great to be able to have a real personalized experience with my partner.I was impressed the chefs came to deliver and explain the food and we paired our food with drinks. My partner had wine and I had the elixirs. Honestly was a great time, very cool experience, 10/10 would suggest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Kearney
I want to apologize for sending this out so late! I just want to say that our overall experience at Mana was amazing! When we were initially sat, I excused myself from the table to use the restroom. Using the restroom was not my actual plan but it was rather to discreetly locate a manager to see if they could help with surprising my girlfriend with an engagement ring. When I rounded the corner (out of sight) from our table of 6 I saw a group of staff and eagerly announced my plan to them not knowing who was who. They quickly replied OMG YES and the everyone was filled with excitement (I was amazed!)….. the manager and Chef shuffled me to the kitchen where I stashed the ring, made small talk (I’m a chef too), and then strolled back to the table in order to not create any suspicions. I was a tad nervous but was fairly confident she’d say yes so I tried not to think about it too much while we enjoyed ourselves. We had 5 or 6 wonderful courses as everyone was spot on in their delivery. Finally it was time for desssert and here they all came together as they placed the final course in front of us and a ring box in front of my love. She was slightly confused because we both have Birthdays in September and she was thinking it was an early birthday gift ( her dessert had a candle in it) She said, “Whats this?” As I reached over, grabbed the box, scooted out my chair and took a knee…… She said yes!! ?❤️…. I’d like to thank the entire Mana staff for creating a phenomenal and memorable experience! We’ll be back again and I really appreciate your warmth and willingness to assist that day- Sean K.
The food was mostly excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. However, this experience took more than 3.5 hours, and we spent fully 70 minutes of that time with neither food nor drink in front of us. We were ready for a slow meal, but it felt like the servers were deliberately ignoring the customers. We could see them hanging out in the galley while we sat with empty plates and glasses. Sadly, the good food could not outweigh the bad service and too-slow pace. Worse, they charge the same as top Seattle restaurants, so the poor customer experience was a big disappointment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
We have eaten at Mana twice and plan to again in May. Everything is perfection. I’m not sure there is anywhere in the state that can come close. The food is beautiful and delicious, they cater to any food related health issues, the environment is gorgeous & the servers actually know everything about what they’re serving you. I feel really grateful to have a restaurant as special as this near me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good, and definitely well plated/presented. Pretty small courses and ended up leaving still hungry, which is unfortunate considering the steep cost. Overall none of the dishes were very memorable, they were all just good/okay. Was expecting a lot better from the reviews of this place! However the ambiance was great and very cozy inside the heated outdoor igloos
The food at Mana was absolutely delicious (with excellent wine pairings)...but my favorite part was the ambience: There was a lovely community feel and yet each table was set apart and intimate/private. Noise level was at a low rumble, so that I could have an important conversation with my partner and enjoy his company.
Pleasantly surprised to discover Mana in Leavenworth. Very thoughtful menu and selection of ingredients. Beautiful presentation and creative ingredients pairings. The non-alcoholic beverage pairing was like getting a different cocktail each time. Bravo!
The food was beyond delicious. We were fortunate to be seated at a table in a corner, with a clear view on how the food was prepped, and the experience highlighted the difference between a cook and a chef. It was like watching the Olympics, just the absolute skill and precision and teamwork, before we even got to taste anything. The wine pairings were phenomenal; my husband ordered the non-alcoholic pairings, and the only one he didn't LOVE was a beet juice cocktail, but he's just not a fan of beets so that's to be expected.
Over the top!! They called prior to our arrival about dietary needs. I said oh mine is complex so I will allow myself to just go with the flow and accept the consequences. They wouldn't have it and made me an exceptional 7 course meal GF DF and several other restrictions. Colin and his entire staff were absolutely the best!!
What an absolute treat this was. Came in for the weekend and didn’t do much research on food. Saw Mana had a high rating and figured I’d book a table.Even as a solo diner they were so nice and it wasn’t awkward at all. But the food was absolutely outstanding. They accommodated my vegetarian diet and they had a non-alcoholic pairing menu, which was awesome.If you are in town don’t hesitate to make a reservation. It’s fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
My husband and I went to Mana to celebrate my birthday. The service was lovely and intimate. The waitstaff was knowledgeable, and the chef chatted with every table. I'm a vegetarian, and every dish was delicious—we also did the wine pairing, which was really fun. Definitely recommend!
Sat outside in a private 'garden igloo' - which was a lovely scene. The food was AMAZING!! 9 courses (small plates, but leave quite full) with wine pairings or nonalcoholic pairings. Just a devine overall experience with friends (or would be special occasion) - come and relax... & be treated to an exquisite treat for the senses!Parking: Several spots right in front of the restaurant. Just arrive early -
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Duck Breast, Non-Alcoholic Pairing, Wine Pairing, Dinner
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Sat outside in a private 'garden igloo' - which was a lovely scene. The food was AMAZING!! 9 courses (small plates, but left quite full) with wine pairings or nonalcoholic pairings. Just a devine overall experience with friends (or a special occasion❤️) - come and relax... & be treated to an exquisite treat for the senses!
A rare and impressive dining experience. Staff is highly engaged in a communal and effective way. Courses deliver you to new curations of texture and flavor. The culinary adventure is travelled with the whole room, weaving a thread of shared experience yet maintaining your own private space. We loved it.
This is a restaurant that puts cities in the map. An outstanding experience in Leavenworth that will your trip magical.Be ready for an hours long journey with the food. They take you thought the local and best the PNW has to offer from seafood to cattle. The wine and non alcoholic pairing add to the experience and I highly recommend taking the dip. Food was artistic and delicious.Service was above and beyond with each member of the staff being friendly and warming but not pretentious. They have good positive vibes almost like a cool club to be part of.The atmosphere is very intimate and unique we had the chance to dine in one of their outside seats and it was perfect for us as a couple to be romantic and in the snow.All in all a memorable dinner and experience we will cherish. Well worth the price.Dietary restrictions: The accommodated my partners allergy to seafood with great meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Farm to Table, Wine Pairing
Absolutely amazing date planned by my better half. I was blown away with mana from start to finish. We were outside in an igloo with wonderful space heaters (much appreciated) and our own personalized menu (I can’t eat seafood) so we were able to see what we were having. The igloo was so warm and intimate. It was great to be able to have a real personalized experience with my partner.I was impressed the chefs came to deliver and explain the food and we paired our food with drinks. My partner had wine and I had the elixirs. Honestly was a great time, very cool experience, 10/10 would suggest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to apologize for sending this out so late! I just want to say that our overall experience at Mana was amazing! When we were initially sat, I excused myself from the table to use the restroom. Using the restroom was not my actual plan but it was rather to discreetly locate a manager to see if they could help with surprising my girlfriend with an engagement ring. When I rounded the corner (out of sight) from our table of 6 I saw a group of staff and eagerly announced my plan to them not knowing who was who. They quickly replied OMG YES and the everyone was filled with excitement (I was amazed!)….. the manager and Chef shuffled me to the kitchen where I stashed the ring, made small talk (I’m a chef too), and then strolled back to the table in order to not create any suspicions. I was a tad nervous but was fairly confident she’d say yes so I tried not to think about it too much while we enjoyed ourselves. We had 5 or 6 wonderful courses as everyone was spot on in their delivery. Finally it was time for desssert and here they all came together as they placed the final course in front of us and a ring box in front of my love. She was slightly confused because we both have Birthdays in September and she was thinking it was an early birthday gift ( her dessert had a candle in it) She said, “Whats this?” As I reached over, grabbed the box, scooted out my chair and took a knee…… She said yes!! ?❤️…. I’d like to thank the entire Mana staff for creating a phenomenal and memorable experience! We’ll be back again and I really appreciate your warmth and willingness to assist that day- Sean K.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner