Aside from a few iterations of kale on the menu, Manhattan is solidly meat and potatoes, with a soul food/Southern twist. Cheeseburgers, filet mignon, lobster tail, and crab cakes dominate the menu, complemented with sides like mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. Traditionalists will also be pleased with the bar program, from the skillfully made Manhattan to the fireball whiskey shots available at happy hour.

1419 12th Ave., 325-6574, manhattanseattle.com

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