Okay y'all. Wrapping up my summer sojourne. Took family out to brunch. This was a perfect choice…read more The decor evinces a real farmhouse environment, ie: rustically charming. Very welcoming atmosphere. When you come in you're instructed to peruse the menu and order/pay at the register. Or you can seat yourself first, gather your utensils, and order from the menu more leisurely. I chose the latter option. Totally worth careful consideration of the menu IMO. I chose the Eye Opener Breakfast with extra side of grits, sausage and home fries. My family ordered the Salmon Smorrebord and the BLT&E on Crossant. Absolutely delectable. I'm definitely a fan and look forward to my next occasion to visit.

I moved here two months ago and I swear I come here several times a week!…read moreSuch a fun atmosphere. Staff is super friendly (which matters ) and the food is great! Highly recommend

The food was absolutely awesome. Just what I needed and hit the spot very well! Great service and…read morepeople with a smile to greet you at the counter and then the food just topped it all off and made it an excellent experience. Will come back to this place every time I'm in Raleigh!

Wolfpack Sandwich was really yummy and on the sweeter side. LOVED the seasoned tots. 9/10, ~$14read more

We live in Clayton and Manning's a staple when we go out to eat. Menu has a lot of variety, service…read moreis always good, and you have to try the ribeye egg rolls!

Our server was great and very pleasant, he joked around with us and when my husbands steak was…read moreovercooked and my fish was overcooked he gave us discount and free dessert. The ambiance was pleasant for most of our meal at the end a large group came in that was really loud and we couldn't hear each other talk after the group came in. We went with another couple and her filet was cooked perfect and his meal was delicious and his fish was not over cooked. Our appetizers were really good. We've ate here a few times and I'm sure we will be back. Everyone makes mistakes, but when it's corrected without us even asking for it to be corrected that's a plus in my eyes.

seated very quickly, a cute rustic interior. my table enjoyed their food. we had multiple drinks…read more($3-$11.50) and they were all good. our waitress Aurora was great! would most definitely come back again!

Tupelo Honey -- A Different Experience This Time…read more We decided to revisit Tupelo Honey during our trip through North Carolina because we had such a great experience the first time we visited. Our first visit was for breakfast/brunch, and we really enjoyed it, so this time we decided to stop in for a late lunch. We originally came looking for chicken wings, but we were told they had recently changed the menu and no longer offered them. So, we decided to try some other things. We started with the fried green tomatoes, which were served over polenta with a reddish sauce drizzled around them. The tomatoes were fried nice and firm--they didn't fall apart and held their texture well. I enjoyed the appetizer. For our entrees, we tried several things: bourbon meatloaf, breakfast potatoes, fried chicken, fried okra, roasted Brussels sprouts, and grilled harvest chicken. The food portions were generous, and everything was well seasoned. However, this meal was more of a "just okay" experience for us. The bourbon meatloaf was okay, although you definitely have to be in the mood for meatloaf. The breakfast potatoes, fried okra, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, green beans, and grilled harvest chicken were all decent but didn't really stand out. The fried chicken was very well seasoned--perhaps a little too well seasoned for my taste, as it leaned toward salty. Our drinks were good, and I still enjoyed the atmosphere. Our waitress was also friendly and attentive, which helped make the experience pleasant. Overall, this visit didn't quite live up to our first experience. My husband was especially disappointed. That said, I wouldn't completely rule Tupelo Honey out. Sometimes a restaurant has an off day, and I'd be willing to give it another try--especially since we enjoyed our first visit so much.

I wish I can give this place a minus five star. Bad food, bad service. The staff was very rude and…read moredisrespectful. The worst place in Clayton!

We have been coming to First Street Tavern about once a month during good weather to enjoy a…read moreflatbread, a draft, and the live music. Last night we had my husband's 75th birthday celebration there. The food was wonderful, the service great, and the ambiance was wonderful. It is definitely one of my favorite local places. Crystal, one of the owners, assisted me throughout the reservation and planning stages. What a great experience. Thank you to the entire staff!

Visited this spot for the first time in a year and it was just as it's always been, good…read more We sat at the hightop tables and had the pleasure of being served by the bartender! (She makes a good L.I.T) She had backup come in as we were gearing up to leave. It started to rain and she walked my mom to the car with an umbrella that is above and beyond service! It's one thing to do your job but that kind gesture made my entire experience that much more special. So to my servers, thank you once again!! Now, let get to the food and ambience, what were all her for. Appetizers: BBQ Cheese fries and Smoked wings ! They brought hush puppies and biscuits with their house made honey butter to the table. We ordered a couple of the Combination Plates, the BBQ Chicken Plate and the Pick two protein plates. Everything was good, and everyone left stuffed and had plenty of leftovers! The dining areas were decorated in wood and cast iron with a BBQ and Pork references throughout.

The Pit Authentic Barbecue was a great experience for our group of 4 adults and 3 kids. They were…read morevery accommodating and had something for everyone on the menu. We started with the pimento cheese balls, which were super cheesy and delicious. They also brought out biscuits and hush puppies, and those were perfect to start the meal. For the kids, we ordered a hot dog with fries, mac and cheese with fries, and a cheeseburger with fries. All of the kids loved their meals. The fries were really good (even I enjoyed them!), and the mac and cheese was definitely the favorite. The adults ordered a double combo with pulled pork and brisket, and it was big enough to easily split between two people. My husband and I both got the Pit bacon cheeseburger, and it was so good and huge. I ended up taking half home for later. My husband also got mac and cheese and shared it with the kids, while I ordered the Brussels sprouts, which were amazing. The staff was really friendly, and everything came out nicely. Overall, it was a great meal and a great experience, especially for our family !

Took my husband here for his birthday lunch... we drove two hours. We decided on the buffet which…read morethey have all the time and it was wonderful. The only thing they don't have on the buffet is beef brisket, which is what we love, but all the food that we got the shredded pork, ribs, barbecue chicken, vegetables, bread...everything was really good. It's an odd place to have a barbecue restaurant, but it was definitely enjoyable. The service was excellent and they were very good about keeping the place clean. Being able to watch the airplanes land and takeoff was just an extra bonus.

We came here on a Saturday for lunch after seeing a positive recommendation on social media. We had…read moreto wait about 15-20 mins for our table since the restaurant was pretty packed. There are indoor & outdoor seating options but we wanted to sit inside since it was humid. When dining outdoors you can view the planes taking off at the johnson regional airport. We both got the buffet. On the weekends, the buffet is more. We paid $25. You can add two pieces of brisket for an additional $13. Unfortunately we were not impressed with the buffet. Many of the food items including the greens were not seasoned. The mashed potatoes, steak, and fried chicken were ok. And the hush puppies and cornbread weren't bad. The corn, banana pudding, baked beans, and Mac & cheese weren't good.

From the greeting at hostess desk to get our beeper to the to-go cups that say Thank You,…read moreeverything was great! Jessica Zollo is amazing! She recommended great food. She was hilarious! We wanted to try everything but instead got the following: Pork chops w/cabbage, baked sweet potatoes, and hush puppies came with it Pork chops w/baked apples, scrambled eggs, French toast Hash browns Pimento cheese And then it came with dessert! Where was their room for dessert?! Now we understand why everyone had to go boxes! Yes! You want to eat here!

Angie's is as busy as always. I rolled in at 10:30 and there was still a line. Sadly, I can't say I…read moreenjoyed the food as much and, for me, the at home feeling is gone. Angie's is the only place around if you're craving chitterlings, which I was today. Today's were a little different, chopped but tasty. The 2 eggs and sausage gravy biscuit rounded things out. The eggs were fluffy and light. The gravy, tho. Overly peppery and no actual sausage as far as I could tell. The chitterlings were ok. I will say I had a case of bubble tummy by 4 and I hadn't eaten anything else. If you like a lively dining experience you're gonna love it. Just don't let them seat you at the door. It's really distracting to have people hanging around your table while you're eating.

I never drive through Benson without stopping here for a little something. Personally, I recommend…read morethe burnt hands, but they don't have them everyday, and of what they sell is good. Some of the best places to eat are attached to gas stations, so you know that this place is legit. They're chopped pork is tender and their Carolina sauce is seasoned just right. The cornbread is amazing, and you can even buy cornbread mix to make your own at home. I always grab a 5 lb bag when I go. They also have sausages and brisket and a variety of other cooked meats. I can never quite decide. It's all good. Finish it off with the Dole whip. That stuff is amazing.

Absolutely everything I've tried at Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson has been delicious! From the BBQ and…read morebrisket all the way down to the sweet tea, you really can't go wrong. But I HAVE to brag on the green beans, they are genuinely the best green beans I've ever had in my entire life. No exaggeration! The food came out quickly, the service was great. The whole experience was wonderful. 10/10 recommend.

I heard it was the best Texas barbecue in the Triangle, and I agree that it does not disappoint…read more I've been here a couple of times, and the brisket is always tender, the flavors are solid, and the chicken is moist. It can get a bit crowded, so make sure you have enough time, but if you love Texas barbecue I think you'll love this place, too. It's no nonsense and all about the food.

I came by on a Friday for lunch. I got in line at 10:50 and had my food right at 12:00, so it…read morewasn't too bad! I got a two meat plate ($30) with smoked turkey breast, pork rib, Mac and cheese, and BBQ rice. Both of the meats were solid! I'm not a huge fan of red meat and I know turkey is always a gamble on the dryness, but it was nice and juicy! The ribs were good too. Mac was solid. The BBQ rice was pretty disappointing - super mushy texture, I didn't end up eating it. Super nice staff and clean space!