Way back in the late 20th century when I started my professional career, I spent time in many meetings at what used to be One Chase Manhattan Plaza. Occasionally I would get up to the executive floor on 60. Jamie Dimon and his minions have moved on. The top floor has been home to Manhatta for a few years now. Danny Meyer took over the space and has turned it into one hell of a destination that is leagues beyond what the 20 something version of myself encountered.
Manhatta has one of the most spectacular views around. Tourists pay $$ to go up to viewing platforms. I would rather go to a bar with as good a view and for the money have a few cocktails.
During Covid, Manhatta served a bar menu. It’s now gone back to full service dining.
We showed up for dinner one night last week when it was blustery and raining. Perfect night to be sitting by a big picture window on the 60th floor. Me and my lousy timing. 
As with any DM restaurant, the service is top notch. We checked in with the receptionist on the ground floor, dropped our coats off and took the express up to 60 where we were met by a greeter who took us to our table.
While the view wasn’t clear, it was moody and evocative in a Blade Runner sort of way.
Time for a cocktail. What to choose? A Manhattan of course!
Is there a more gorgeous coupe than this one?
My lovely wife stuck with her standby G&T. There is a single ice cube in the glass that runs full length from bottom to top.
The amuse was an oyster topped with zabaglione and uni.
Just a lovely fancy oyster shooter. I could have had a dozen.
We decided to do the 3 course prix fixe.
The lovely wife started with crab and caviar.
I had scallops with a sauce made with smoked trout eggs. Our server said the sauce was the best thing he has ever tasted as he poured the sauce over. He left the little pot it came in with the extra sauce. Then brought over more bread so we could wipe it out and clean up the plate and pot.
The wife had the trout for her main.
I went with the dry aged beef.
Just solid well executed dishes. Not fireworks but still pretty damn near perfect.
The dessert amuse if that’s the right thing to call it. Almost like a creamy marshmallow.
Then the real desserts. I only took a picture of my Chai Tea Cake. This was like the best little spice cake you’ve ever had.
All in all a wonderful dinner. If you’re familiar with Danny Meyer’s restaurants this is an exemplar. For what you get I would call it a huge value too.
A wonderful place for a dinner or just to drop by after work for a drink and a burger.
