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Food - Manning's Restaurant, Clayton, NC

Manning's Restaurant

4.6 (248)
$31 to $50
Southern
406 East Main Street, Clayton, NC 27520

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Manning's Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
Southern
Raleigh

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
Manning's Restaurant offers a combination of both modern creative and traditional southern style dishes. Our southern regional themed restaurant portrays our Chef Howard Manning's favorite dishes growing up in the Carolinas with a modern twist. Our Upscale casual dining experience is the perfect place for you to build lasting relationships and memories through exceptional food, drinks, and music.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday & Wednesday- Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Dinner: Sunday & Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Howard Manning
  • Private party facilities
    Seats 17 people at connected table – 20 people (max) at separate tables 50" TV Monitor for powerpoint presentation, games and more Private room with double doors Perfect for Office Meetings, Seminars, Small Birthday Parties & More
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Manning: (919) 585-7005
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Lombard
  • Parking Details
    We are located next to Horne Park
  • Entertainment
    Please contact us directly for our current list.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Manning's Restaurant.

4.6

4.6
(248)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

248 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were delicious. I would come back in a heartbeat.

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  2. Daniel

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is outstanding! Best restaurant in Clayton!

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  3. arnette

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing! Went with 5 others for dinner. We sat upstairs which looked quaint at first. Our service was very slow and in fact one of my companions had to final get up and get her own beverage refill. The noise was unbelievable. We couldn’t have a conversation because it was so loud. The food on the menu sounded very tasty but in reality it was extremely bland. I ordered the mahi & calamari linguine. It had no flavor and the calamari was rubbery. Will not be returning!

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  4. Brian Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill148 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A good meal at a reasonable price. I have nothing bad to say.

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  5. James

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the service was even better

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  6. Ken Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill183 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to Manning's and we thought it was worth the 40 minute drive from Raleigh to try it out. WE got the spinach and artichoke dip and it was fantastic. I got the shrimp and grits and was very happy I didn't have to take the tails off the shrimp. My wife got the grilled chicken sandwich and she was very happy with her meal. The food was plentiful, fresh and hot. The service was great. As I said, well worth the trip, give Manning's a try.

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  7. Cheryl

    Nashville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional at Mannings drinks and appetizers to crab cakes, ribs, and burgers. Drew is an excellent waiter!

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  8. Steven

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the moment we walked in our service was impeccable. Waitress was outstanding. The appetizers were delicious and out to our table very quickly. Drinks were well made, no scimooing on the alcohol either, drinks are worth their price. Food was perfect, I've never had a bed experience dining at mannings. Very well run establishment.

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  9. Corey Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was packed because it was the first sunny and beautiful day in ages! We were swept upstairs for seating and I was worried that we would be forgotten. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The service was great. From prompt drink orders to delivery of the meals and frequent check ins to see how we were doing, it couldn’t have been better! The food was so good we have no photographic evidence. We were too busy enjoying the meal. My favorite new spot!!

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  10. Margaret

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were great. It was loud, but it was crowded that night. We enjoy eating there and will continue to go!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday & Wednesday- Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Dinner: Sunday & Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Howard Manning
  • Private party facilities
    Seats 17 people at connected table – 20 people (max) at separate tables 50" TV Monitor for powerpoint presentation, games and more Private room with double doors Perfect for Office Meetings, Seminars, Small Birthday Parties & More
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Manning: (919) 585-7005
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Lombard
  • Parking Details
    We are located next to Horne Park
  • Entertainment
    Please contact us directly for our current list.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Manning's accepts private parties and has worked with guests on events; reviewers describe rooftop weddings with fully customizable menus and open bar.

Yes, Manning's can be a great choice for a special evening: reviewers celebrated anniversaries there, praised the rooftop ambiance, and singled out attentive, memorable service.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, not formal, which fits Manning's upscale-casual dining approach.

Portions at Manning's are often generous, guests describe the food as plentiful (several said they couldn’t finish their meals) and many note generously sized appetizers.

You may spot dogs at Manning's, one reviewer described staff playing with a puppy at the bar, and another wrote, “At least my pups got a good meal tonight, ” so dogs have been observed on the premises.

Manning's tends to fill up for weekend visits and around special occasions, while Sunday afternoons are reported to feel more relaxed and calm.

Yes, Manning's welcomes private parties and hosts private gatherings, including rooftop events and weddings with customizable menus and open bar options.

Yes, Manning's offers rooftop/outdoor seating; guests frequently mention and enjoy the rooftop dining area and its views.

If you want a quieter visit, Sunday afternoons are a lovely choice, one reviewer found the Sunday afternoon ambiance relaxed; weekends, by contrast, tend to be busier and often packed.

For a calmer visit, go on a Sunday afternoon, one reviewer called a Sunday afternoon “relaxed, not too loud.” Expect the livelier, packed scene on weekend evenings and sunny days, when guests report the place is crowded.

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Manning's Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
Southern
Raleigh

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
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