Lately I’ve been craving lobster. I’m going to on the record that I have never had
lobster (I’m not a big sea food guy). Since I have a lot of friends from the New England,
I kept asking a recommendation of restaurants in the city where I could get some good
lobster. They all informed that it wasn’t lobster season and I have to move to New
England to get a good lobster. Clearly that was not good enough.  So After shopping
for some work clothes in Georgetown,
I decided that I will find a seafood restaurant and have some lobster.  After
walking around for a bit my "friend" and I settled for for Manhattan
Seafood Grill.  Located on M street, it was easy to find.  When  I
first walked in I very impressed by the decor and ambiance.  The
right touch of lighting, heat (I don't know about you but i don't want to
be freezing or sweating while I'm eating) , and music.  

At first glance this seems like the type of place you would want to take a girl
out date to impress her.  But let's face it I'm not in the business
of that.  The service was friendly and timely, which was a big change of pace
from the last few times I've eaten out.  The Menu was simple and very readable
if you get can get pass the prices. I didn't not take a look at the
wine list.  We ordered for Crab, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip as a Appetizer. 

And quiet frankly I was very disappointed.  I was by far the worse artichoke Dip
that I've ever had. It was too salty, not enough crab meat and I don't even know what
else was in there. But was plain awful.  I was tempted to recommend that they
a borrow recipe from a couple a friends that make a much better Dip.  For an
entree, we ordered a Surf & Turf.  I was very excited because I thought I
was going to have the best of both world. My excitement subsided after my first bite
of the lobster.  I can not say that the lobster was good or bad since it was
my first time. So I will move on.  The steak and grilled vegetables slightly
made up for the bad appetizer and less than impressive lobster but were still sub
par for a fine dining institution. To review,  

Pros:

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  Location, Location, Location
  
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  Ambiance  & decor
  
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  Service

Cons:

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  Food
  
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  Food
  
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  Food
  
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  Price (for the quality of the food)

Needless to say I don't think will be dinning at Manhattan Seafood grill
in the near future.

My friend says:

Let me begin this by saying that I am by no means a connoisseur of fine dining, as
chipotle is my usual fare. However, I do have enough sense to know that the meal that
I ate last night wasn't, by any stretch, fantastic. It wasn't even good, especially
for the price. First off, the appetizer we ordered, "Crab, Spinach, and Artichoke
Dip" wasn't horrible but it was too garlicky and salty to taste anything like crab,
spinach or artichokes. Disappointing and for 7 dollars, I could have had a burrito…

a damn good burrito. And I would not have needed the somewhat bland, very expensive
Surf & Turf entrée. Once again, no grave complaints, but nothing extraordinary,
except maybe the potatoes. But no one should ever spend $37 on decent side dishes.
The lobster looked blah and the steak tasted like meat. Overall, a pretty un-thrilling
meal. But the ambiance was nice and the company was great, so I can't complain too
much. For all the restaurants on M street though, I won't be returning to Manhattans.

Other Reviews:

• 
  City
  Guide (washington Post)
  
• 
  Brien's
  DC Dining Review
  
• 
  Washington
  City Paper