Unassuming location for great local food. Great country breakfast served anytime. Great staff…read more Homemade deserts. Cash only, no cards.

PLEASE OPEN BACK UP!!! My wife and I used to go there frequently. It was a quintessential little…read morediner, just like they had in the old days. The food was usually good, but the atmosphere was a throw-back to the 1940's or 50's. It was great. We were so disappointed when we saw that it had closed. We were surprised, too. When my wife and I went there they were usually pretty busy.

Great hidden gem in Clayton!…read more I randomly found Skylines on Yelp when trying to find a new place to eat in the are and I'm glad I did. Good drinks, good food, and good service. Skylines is located in a "shopping center" type of area with a variety of other restaurants and businesses and a shared parking lot. I've been to Skylines for lunch, dinner, and brunch, and I've been pleased with my meal every time! There's a small bar area, as well as plenty of other tables and booths throughout. Not a lot of places in the area offer lunch specials and brunch menus, so I'm glad they do. The food is always fresh! I especially enjoy their artichoke dip appetizer as well!

I always get their hamburger steak with onions and it is so good! I took off one star because they…read morealways seem to forget something small pertaining to the order

I've been going here for a while. As someone with food allergies I have to be careful where I eat…read moreand frequent those I trust. They were kind enough to tell me what I needed to avoid which did limit many things I would have liked to try. However there were other options that turned out to be more than favorite for me. I would give 5 stars except for my experience yesterday. I went with a gift card I had just received. When I tried to pay with it I was told that it could not be accepted because of company policy because gift cards won't go through their machine. She hadn't even tried it. I was lucky that I had enough cash on me to pay the bill. I didn't withhold the tip because she doesn't make the rules but they should prominently post that they don't accept gift credit cards. I hate to think what would have happened if I had only had the amount of cash I usually carry

I'm afraid I'm knocking off a few stars right off the bat. Despite a nice location, great venue,…read moreand easy parking, our experience was far from stellar. We arrived during a slow time of day--around 3:45 PM for "linner." First issue: a chip in my pint glass cut my lip. They gave me a fresh glass, which I appreciate, but comping something (anything!) for the trouble would have gone a long way. I'm not reviewing the food out of fairness to them , because everything had a (bloody) metallic taste Second issue: the staff "entertainment." Someone went off in the kitchen, yelling loudly enough that it spilled out into the bar area. The unhappy server then proceeded to vent to patrons at the bar. Look, it's Garner--I get it. Having worked in Garner for several years, I know the "Garner Way." Everyone knows everyone, and a strong sense of community exists once you cross the city limits. I love that, and I'm even curious about the history behind the "Cleveland" name in this area (though that's for another review). However, after venting behind the bar to what I assume were regulars, someone finally came out to quiet things down. That same server then made an interesting pivot: since she couldn't vent in the kitchen or at the bar, she pulled out her cell phone right in the middle of the dining area. She stood just far enough away to qualify as outside the bar zone, but close enough for us to hear every detail about her car trouble and personal life. Dinner and a show--Garner style!

Exploring Clayton with my sister. We chose lunch!. Cozy place with smiling attentive staff. Our…read morewaitress Nicole was efficient, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. Jeff was Johnny on the spot, kept water glass filled, made great summer cocktails--Jeff you Rock! Welcoming atmosphere in a small space with large vibes. Lets get to the food. Appetizers ordered were 3 Meatballs and Mango Jalapeno Wings. Delightful to say the least. I chose Uncle Joey and my sister chose the Blackened Chicken Wrap which were awesome and very flavorful. All food was complimented by the awesome Summer Cocktails. We tried the Tropical Splash-- I just needed one really;-)--for now. All in all a very successful foray. We'll be back soon.

Randomly happened upon this restaurant a couple of years ago and have been constantly happy with…read morecoming to visit ever since. The parking situation is interesting, there are a few spots behind/besides the building, curb parking in front, and then a dirt area that it doesn't look like you can park in, but people do. The food is consistently good. I've had their salads, sandwiches, pizza and a few dinner specials. They also usually have several seasonal cocktails. Inside, you seat yourself and someone greets you quickly. Outside, I think they want you to make contact with a server first, and then sit down. Everyone I've encountered here has been very nice and service is quick. I make a point to stop in when in the area.

Driven right by this place several years, I never knew it was here…read more Local country breakfast served until 11 am. Ambiance is like having breakfast at grandma's. Loving conversation, pet names, and warm service. Local customers are called by name. Unsweetened tea is great, which is an anomaly in the South. Breakfast made one plate at a time their motto. Served hot and quick. We'd eat here again. However, lacking a star for not keeping drinks refilled, and the hash browns could be cooked a little longer for crispy outside. They have whipped spread instead of butter on the tables. Also, baskets of jellies, creamers, etc. But most restaurants of this type do. No frills by any means. If you want lunch, wait until 11 am, then go next door to White Swan. Open 6 days a week.

It's the most darling little breakfast spot. We were greeted upon entry by practically everyone…read moreenjoying their breakfast. Small-town southern charm indeed! A local neighborhood place where the servers know all their patrons. Service was fast and very friendly. The biscuits are tender and buttery. Nothing fancy here. Just stick to your ribs good southern breakfast- grits, pancakes, pork (anyway you can serve it), eggs, pancakes, all served hot and with a smile. The unsweetened iced tea just kept coming and kept my husband's coffee cup full and hot.

I visited Vinson's after church on a Saturday evening. This place is always a safe bet when they…read moreare able to seat you. The wait staff is always cordial, polite, and full of recommendations that always hit! The ambiance is casual and light and lively. Always a good vibe when you walk in the menu is diverse with something for everyone. You can't go wrong with the popular trash can nachos. Burgers are large and cooked to order. Salads and seafood choices are also available. We always enjoy our experiences at Vinson's.

The new drive through has been a hit for those on the go!…read more But slow down on entry, the stop can be quite jarring.

I ate lunch at this cafe last week (June 2026). I had marinated chicken breast with fried okra and…read morefried squash. The food was wonderful. The price for the food was surprisingly low, especially considering today's economy. There was enough food for me to get full and take some home for dinner. The hushpuppies brought to the table while waiting for the food would melt in your mouth. The waitress was friendly and the food was served timely. There was not much ambiance considering this is a cafe; but, I liked how it was laid out. They have two large rooms for groups of 15 or more. There is plenty of seating. The other patrons were friendly and smiling. I will definitely return. There are other dishes I want to try.

On the way home from Florida. Stopped here for some good local food. Had the house chicken with…read morewith green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy with a sourdough toast. Off the hook! Washed it down with sweet tea. Most importantly, the wait staff were genuinely friendly as well as the local customers. If you find yourself in Pine Level this is the spot!

This is one of these Bar-b-q places that are known to locals and/or happily discovered by visitors…read more(like me). I was driving around town after visiting the University (which one, i can't recall) and wanted some local bar b que. I'm a yankee so NC barbeque is a bit different for me. I've tried the mustard-base and the vinegar-base and they do offer a vacation from the usual tomato-base/molasses based barbeque Stuff was fall off the bone and definitely worth the trip

A true southern gem. My husband and I have a motto "if they serve it on styrofoam plates, it's…read moregonna be good" and once again we were not disappointed. It's a small business and most people ordered to go. Very few tables and parking. We walked in as a party of 4 and they didn't have seating, but we were waved over by a local to share his table and gladly took him up on his offer. Come to find out he was a local columnist and seems to be known very well by the community. We had great conversation, over a great meal. The owner came out and chatted with us for a little. It's been family owned since 1930! Everyone we encountered was very friendly. Including the local sheriff who was the cashier. We were greeted by a friendly server and a basket of hush puppies and a bucket of honey butter. We ordered a little of everything. True NC pork BBQ, southern style fried chicken, fried shrimp, boiled butter potatoes, colla greens, mac and cheese and cole slaw. EVERYTHING was good. The only let down was the mac and cheese. We were hoping for a baked mac and cheese but it was more of a velveeta style rou mac and cheese. Still good, just not what was pictured or what we prefer. This is a super easy stop off int. 95, maybe a mile off the exit. We will most definitely be stopping in every year as we head south. I would suggest you do the same!