This was my first time at Cook Out and it was a great experience! I went inside and was able to order immediately. The food came out pretty quickly and was piping hot. Everything was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. The ambiance is your typical fast food spot, with plenty of tables and a drive thru option. The food is definitely greasy and heavy but that's what you'd expect, and it tastes delicious! read more

Cook Out - Chicken tenders with onion rings and hush puppies - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

Had a long-haul 10 hour drive and needed a quick bite on the road - I had stopped at other cookouts previously with varying satisfaction. This has been the best thus far. Order came out quickly and hot. Burger patty was thick with good flavor - fries were hot and well salted. The sweet tea is indeed sweet and you get quite a bit for the price. Very solid meal for under $10. Would stop by again. read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

I love Cook Out. The menu is extensive and is a lot to take in. Lots to sort through before making a selection. Prices are good. Service is great fast food norm. I ordered the walking taco and hush puppies. I really enjoyed them both. read more

The service was isanely horrible the cashier must've had a horrible life cause they came to the register already nasty. I got a bunch of stuff. Ordered corn dogs which are disgustingly burnt and i asked if they had anything but burnt and was given two more which were worse when the first one when i asked if they had any not burnt i was told i can't do anything about it. You can't do anything about it? You can't cook a corn dog? I swear simple things these days and the kids that "work" in guest service are horrid. read more

Cook Out - Over cooked - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

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Stopped in on my way to Charleston just now. I had never been to a Cookout before. Walking in the cashier was immediately welcoming and so pleasant (I wish I had gotten her name). I asked her what she recommended. She led me in the right direction. Everything I ordered was freshly made, hot, and delicious! Every worker in there was pleasant and accommodating. Even had another lady ask me if I wanted a shake that someone in the drive thru no longer wanted. Win! Win! Thank you for a great experience today and friendly people. It's contagious and it made my afternoon read more

At the speaker: No onions or mayo please. Again at the window: you heard the request for no onions and mayo, right? Reply: yes we did. Opened my sandwich after getting back on I95 to a slew of mayo and onions. You just can't fix stupid. read more

Wow. Five stars. Now we know what all the signs up and down I 95 are for and what all of the hubbub is about this place. It's very good. This is a place where you get a lot to eat for a reasonable price and it's a very reasonable price. Basically, it's a burgers and fries type joint. Foods are fresh and tasty. It's a great place for a big family to stop for a lot to eat. Entrées come wrapped in foil if they're burgers with onion rings, and fries and other things on the side. Because it can get messy, they have an external sink in the lobby where you can wash your hands and wipe them down before and after eating. Nice touch. Try the soft serve - it is phenomenal and tasty and better than anything you'll find the DQ or the other fast food joints The staff is on the ball -- a rarity these days in the fast food business. Not only were they busy in attendance but they seem to be sharp and clear minded -- a welcome sight. Go and enjoy. read more

Cook Out - Burger and fries - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

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Some Cook Out restaurants are great, but this location is NOT. (Coming off I-95? Do yourself a favor and drive on. Plenty of other fast food choices in Manning that won't ruin your day.) My visit to Cookout on 4/5 might take the title for All-Time Worst Fast Food Customer Service Experience In My Entire Life. The cashier working the inside front counter is doing a major disservice to this establishment. This specific employee has been NAMED here in MULTIPLE COMPLAINT reviews dated at least 8 MONTHS AGO. This is clearly not just a one-off situation or an employee "having a bad day." This public-facing attitude and behavior is off-the-charts gross, but it seems Cook Out has ZERO interest in taking steps to correct a problem. That, in itself, speaks volumes. (I've attempted to reach out to corporate by website contact, by Facebook Messenger, and by asking for a direct email address to send photos. I've specifically asked NOT to speak to an 800-number, but a canned answer with 800-number is exactly how they've replied in each case. What a shamefully poor reflection on their supposed commitment to customer service. Please consider that I'd much rather have had the chance to address and resolve this privately first.) Placed two orders, both were wrong. Folks in line behind us got their order wrong, too. The brunt of the problems rests squarely on the cashier, who seemed to be both incredibly rushed - to the point of confusing the kitchen staff - as well as exceptionally careless. The hostility radiating off this employee is nearly palpable, and every customer interaction I witnessed (four, after my own) was rude, hurried, and full of contempt. I was chastised by Cashier for using the wrong terminology ("all the way") regarding toppings on a burger. Cashier walked away as I was speaking my order, resulting in the wrong item being rung up when she returned. Unprompted, Cashier yelled "GREEN BUTTON! GREEN BUTTON! GREEN BUTTON!" at my husband during the card transaction. (Apparently he was taking too long determining which button to push for credit versus debit.) The sweet / unsweet tea containers are not labeled, so I stepped forward to ask Cashier which container was sweet. I received an unsavory level of snark that suggested I must be an actual idiot for not telepathically knowing that sweet tea lives in the taller container. When I realized Cashier rang up the wrong burger, I mentioned the error to another employee. He brought a replacement burger, case closed. Cashier then steps in to demand, loudly, that I must give that wrong burger back, and - I kid you not - seemed to enjoy creating a scene over it. Rather than apologizing for her mistake or even for wasting our time, Cashier insolently insisted she must retrieve that burger. Her hands - which had recently touched the register and the microphone - were now on my food bags. Mercifully, Cashier remembered at least one basic food safety protocol and proclaimed, instead, that it was MY responsibility to dig to the bottom of the bag and hand the burger over to her. This employee's insufferable attitude is actively driving customers away, and she seems to take a strangely sarcastic satisfaction in doing so. The food? Equally as disappointing once we got home. Husband ordered two Regular burgers "all the way" and he purposely added "no chili." Cashier rang it up as Cook Out Style, No Chili. Both burgers had chili. He can't eat chili, so they were wasted. Tiny chicken breasts, soggy buns, wilted lettuce. Pathetic $4 Cheddar Bites portion is enough to fit in the palm of one hand. Sixty dollars and 20 minutes, total cost. The experience itself left such a bad taste in my mouth, much of the food went straight to the trash. Quick clarification: the last time we ate here - a few months ago - we had exceptionally bad service from a different counter cashier. This current visit was intended as a do-over, hoping the restaurant would redeem itself. Hard to believe, but it got worse. Obviously, we won't be supporting this business again. read more

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The staff was so friendly and patient. I have never seen that at any fast food restaurants. The menu had a variety of options, which was helpful. The quality just wasn't the best. It reminded me of a school lunch, but for the price and speediness, this is a good option if you need a quick meal. It populated in our search for bbq in the area since most traditional bbq spots were closed that day, so of course we were disappointed in the food itself. But id recommend the staff all the way!! Thank you! read more

no fork, put bacon in my walking taco, chips were stale meat had a weird taste to it. Sweet tea was good though. read more

Pass on this place. ATTITUDE PLUS! Food mediocre. 3 people left as they could not get service. We were about to, and should have! No menu you could hold. Signage lettering too small and close and confusing to read. Counter help was NO help. read more

Cookout was very rude. All workers except for jamasia at the front counter were very rude and unorganized. Waited in the drive through for over 20 minutes for my food and lady in drive through was not nice at all. When asked a question she just blew me off. Food was good but missed a few things from my order. Would not recommend this cookout to anyone. read more

Yes. It's fast food. But boy do they make a great burger. The charbroil taste is terrific and the price is great. The Cookout style hotdog with chili and coleslaw was very tasty as well. Service here was quick and friendly. read more

Well, we were hungry and saw the signs on the road and decided to stop. The cashier was in training and working hard. It didn't take long for our number to be called for our order. The chicken strips were hard and had no flavor. The chili on the hamburger was to spicey and tasted burnt. My small hamburger tasted like burnt charcoal, and the bun had black from the grill on it. The restaurant was clean and not noisy. It was comfortable for a fast food stop. The hushpuppies were good. I will not return. I dumped the food outside for the cat in the grass. Hopefully, he won't be made at me. This is not a repeat for me. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite while on our ride home to SC from NC. Ordering was quick, but the wait for our food was lengthy. There were only three parties on the inside, but the drive thru was a long line. Still, attention to those who walk in to your facility should be just as important. The food itself was good and what you would expect when placing an order. read more

Horrible Customer Service!!! Rude cashier at the window with a nasty attitude!! Myself being an AGM of a fast food restaurant I can't stand getting bad service.. Another car drove out of the line because they couldn't get their order right and was rude! read more

We stopped here for lunch on a road trip. This seems to be the highest rated cookout song 95 between northern Virginia and Georgia. Well deserved ratings! Even though they were packed (drive through and walk up options only available for now) the service was fast, the food was fresh and delicious and we were back on the road in no time. Covid precautions are taken seriously here who h I greatly appreciate. Sadly this means no restrooms but the staff was wonderful to direct us to one we could take our kids to. read more

Cook Out - 'Huge' burger home style - slaw, cheese, raw onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard YUM - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

The husband said he wanted to try the cookout that it smelled so good. So we walked in, there was another couple standing in front of us for a while. No one would come to take their order. They finally left. My husband could see the cashier was standing just around the corner on his phone and ignored them. He kept looking around the corner at the customers but would not come to take their order. That should have been our cue to leave also. We approach the register and stand there. A guy slowly walks up and just stares at me for several seconds. He doesn't ask me what I want. It was very awkward. So I just start ordering and he is typing in what I want. He never engages or asks if there is anything else. He just stares blankly at us. I quickly realize that I need to carry the conversation. So I say to my husband, what would you like to have since the cashier would not engage with us at all. My husband asked him a few questions since had never eaten at the cookout before. The guy just looks at him, wouldn't even answer him. The cashier totally did not care. At his point my husband is very upset at the way we were being treated. He lost it and told the guy how rude he is. And we left. I have since read reviews with similar experiences with other customers that has happened in the past few moths. Clearly this happens a lot there and they do not care about the customers and are losing customers at all. We will never go back. I've never been treated like that before. read more

While road tripping back home on Christmas break we stopped at this Cook Out. I had been to cookout once before and knew I wanted to stop here when I saw it while driving! I got a Jr. plate w/ a quesadilla, hush puppies and onion rings. My boyfriend got a Cajun sandwich place with cheese curds and a quesadilla. The food came out quickly, fresh and was hot. It was serves in a styrofoam to-go container. Food was delicious and the sandwich bun was fresh. The location was clean, staff was friendly and service was great. The employee working the register, Ashianna, was patient, kind and overall amazing! It was a really pleasant fast-food place to stop. I wish we had one in Florida! read more

Been to many Cook Out locations. By far the worst one. Service sooooo slow and with major league ATTITUDE.

You will not find a Cook Out in Florida so my family loves to stop by whenever we travel. It's all fried food and about as unhealthy as you can get but their concept draws people in. The service at this location was good and the restaurant was clean. For $4.99 and up you pick from a long list of items that they assemble as a tray. My tray had a spicy chicken sandwich, cheese quesadilla, chicken wrap, french fries and a Dasani. It's a ridiculous amount of food all cooked to order and served piping hot. For me it's impossible to scarf it all down but I try to keep up for fun. The younger generation have an advantage with their high metabolism and thirst for a real bargain. Their menu is long with additional items like milkshakes, hotdogs, endless burgers, chicken, cheese fries, onion rings and tons more to choose from. read more

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This is the nicest cook out I've ever been to. The burgers, fries and shakes are better than any other cook out I've been to. I've never been a big cook out fan until Manning. Going here instead of chick fil a every time we're in town. read more

I've always been a fan of this chain and have eaten at many of them. However, the one in Manning SC is the worst I've ever encountered. The food is what it is. It's the staff that acts as if they're doing you a favor by taking and filling your order. Don't go there. Too many other places off I95 that appreciate your patronage. read more

We arrived during a late afternoon rush. Kamora greeted everyone with a huge smile. In spite of being extremely busy running around restocking things, getting items for customers, taking orders etc, she maintained that smile and treated all of the customers so politely. Her customer service was fantastic. I know that people in FF restaurants don't get a lot of acknowledgement or positive feedback, so I wanted to make sure to mention her so she can get the recognition she deserves! For being so busy, the dining room and restrooms were very clean. The food was delicious! I would definitely eat here again if I were ever in the area. read more

The shakes are good but we waited 40 minutes to get two shakes at this location and one of the cups was only 1/2 full. About 8 folks running around in circles in the back while a long line of people wait to order and get their food. And the long line was because they are so slow. They were not even that busy. Come here if you have lots of time on your hand. read more

For some reason my daughter was jazzed to try this place on the way to Florida. To me it just tasted like a fast food burger with too much slop on it (I did say with everything). I would go back for the cheese bites! read more

No cap, this is a great cookout. Fast service, orders always right, and clean. Tonight we went through the drive thru and I received an extra nugget... can't be mad about that. Shakes were thicker than a snicker and this momma is happy. Will be back again. read more

Worst hot dog I've ever had. I ordered their Cookout style hot dog and made the mistake of not checking til we got on the road. No slaw, and the hot dog tasted like a salt lick. Just horrible. read more

My burger was great! Could have used more cheese personally for me though. I got the meal with hushppies and cheese bit hes. Only came with like 3 cheese bites which seems small to me. Babe got the BBQ sandwich was bland no bbq sauce or anything (should at least come on the side) Everything else did taste delicious though and we will continue to love our Cook Outs! read more

Cook Out - Cheddar style burger, with Cheddar Bites and Hushpuppies - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

Rudest staff ever, forgot my order. And made it seem like it was my fault they didn't make it. Manager came out to my table to verify I didn't get it. They also have a convoluted menu, with it being my first time, it was difficult choosing at the register my "tray". Asked to change my side if possible and told it wasn't, which I find weird. read more

We are currently on a road trip and decided to stop for lunch. I got chicken tenders and they were delicious. They were the perfect ratio of chicken to the crispy stuff on the outside. I also had a quesadilla. It was very good but a little cold. I love the little takeout boxes because they are very convenient on the road. read more

Love the smiling team at Cookout! Delicious and quick. Never have to wait in line too long to get our orders. Reasonable prices and I love their Christian business model ~ Celina Gleason read more

Good food, service inside was slow , the drive thru seemed faster and the place was clean enough for a fast food restaurant

This location is GREAT! I came on both legs of a road trip by coincidence and both times they got my order 100% correct (I order a cheese quesadilla and it ends up with chicken in it more often than now). And the person in the ordering window was nice and communicative. Best cookout I have ever visited. read more

I was fortunate enough to discover Cookout for the first time earlier this year in Myrtle Beach, SC. Cookout is great. The food is great and cheap. After traveling back from Jacksonville, FL we saw the signs for Cookout on 95 and the lunch decision was made. I really enjoyed my burger, hush puppies and onion rings. The food came out fast and fresh. Compared to other fast food restaurants Cookout is superior is almost every way. I also ordered a milkshake. The shakes are super thick but so good. This location was very clean. The bathrooms were exceptional clean. If you are traveling down 95 and need a good, quick bit to eat do yourself a favor and go to Cookout. read more

Cook Out - BBQ Burger Tray with Onion Rings and Hush Puppies - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

Yum! First time here. Prices are great. Menu is huge and the shakes are AWESOME! Can't wait to go back down south so we can't stop here again. read more

We are traveling back home vacation and stopped for dinner. This is our first but not last time eating at Cook Out. Great customer service, clean restaurant and delicious food. The family had the chopped bbq plate, the cookout tray with burgers, chicken nuggets and quesadillas. The food was fresh and hot. read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Manning, South Carolina

Just stopped by on a road trip and it was a very frustrating experience. Ordered my burger with cheddar, xtra mustard, pickles and raw onions. What did I get? Burger with grilled onions and bacon slathered in Mayo and some other sauce. Because their inside is closed and locked I couldn't go in and get it fixed and the drive through was packed with cars so I wasn't going to go back through. Threw the burger away. One of my kids got the wrong side. They didn't give us any napkins and didn't give us enough straws for the amount of drinks we ordered. My first time and a Cookout and probably my last. read more

Great for what it is! A quick fast food stop. It is our first time ever trying Cook Out (we are from California). It did take a couple minutes to order because we had no idea what the menu was - I would recommend not going through the drive thru the first time. I got a double cheddar style burger with cheese bites and a banana milk shake. It was all very tasty. The choice of milkshake options is crazy!!! I think the menu said there was 40 choices to pick from. This is a definite do again on our adventure through South Carolina!! read more

Stopped at this location on our way back to NC from FL. It was 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Absolutely the worst service I've ever experienced at a Cook Out. The drive-thru line was LONG so we parked and went to the walk-up window as the inside is still closed. Waited 17 minutes for a burger, fries and 2 shakes. Do yourself a favor and keep driving past this one. If you have to stop, stick with the DT line. read more