Browse menus, reviews and photos of the best places to eat in Clayton.
Seafood · $$
877 Town Centre Boulevard, Clayton
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“I ordered through DoorDash and I cannot wait to go in and sit down. They gave me so much food it was literally 3 small meals for me. The flavor was 10/10 and cooked to perfection. If you're in the Clayton area pull up. You will not be disappointed. 👌🏽”
Bar · $$
222 East Main Street, Clayton
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“Such an amazing place to be. Whether you're celebrating something special, just hanging out with the girls (or guys), or on the town for a date night, this is the place to be!”
Italian · $$
48 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
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“This is one of my favorite restaurants. I was delighted tonight to find out that they added a few more menu items. Their brisket burger was absolutely delicious. I am very impressed with all the flavors in every dish, and how healthy the food seems.”
Steak House · $$
307 East Main Street, Clayton
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“We had dinner there last night with some friends. It started out with our waitress, she was very knowledgeable of the menu and her service was top notch. We all ordered steaks except for our daughter who got the French Cut Chicken. She inhaled it and raved how good it was. The steaks ?? They were all perfectly cooked and seasoned. Really couldn’t have asked for a better steak. I have to mention the salad bar too. It was all fresh, crisp, great selection of items, and we all enjoyed it very much. Overall, we had an amazing experience there last night and wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Well done Clayton Steakhouse and team!”
Steak House · $$
11756 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“A nice welcome and a friendly server. The atmosphere is nice and they have some light entertainment too or they did while we were there. The food was hot and fresh and very tasty. I’d rather wait 10-30 mins for fresh cooked food than expect immediate hot/fresh food within 10-20 minutes of ordering. Ask yourself “do you want your food quick or do you want it cooked from fresh?”. We will definitely return. Portion sizes are big (in our opinion) so we were able to take some home as we were very full. The Cesar salad was made with fresh crisp lettuce, the steak was cooked as requested and my kids demolished the mac n cheese (and they are mac n cheese snobs!).”
Mexican · $$
764 Shotwell Rd, Clayton
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“This place is great. The amount of food you get, how great it tastes, and customer service are excellent. Staff is very friendly and courteous Parking: Lots of spaces but always crowded. Can be tough to find parking, or you can wait five minutes and someone’s always leaving”
American · $$
406 E Main St, Clayton
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“Never have I ever had anything but absolute delicious food (and service) here… and again today. My friend suggested 1/2 order of the Spinach Artichoke Dip (a plenty!) and Scallops appetizer (big, cooked perfectly and ab FAB!) and we added shaved ribeye egg rolls too. Perfect trio for sharing and leftovers too (except the scallops). Those who already enjoy Mannings know what I’m talking about but if you’ve never been, put on your to do list! Wish I could share pics but that button doesn’t work.”
Italian · $$
12989 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“The most amazing food. Always delicious at ALL locations, friendly service and wonderful atmosphere.”
Bubble Tea · $$
50 Neuse River Parkway Ste 1, Clayton
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“Coffee drinks are spectacular. Our breakfast sandwiches were fantastic. Reasonably priced. Atmosphere was very pleasant. Victoria was an absolute gem!! I told her what I was looking for, as I'd never ordered from there, and her recommendation was spot on. Will definitely be back.”
Barbeque · $$
12849 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“food is always great! haven't got anything negative to say.. all of em were great! my kids love their food as well! the chef was nice enough to come over my table and check how the food was.. honestly 1 of the best chinese restaurant I've been to. keep it up guys! specially the quality of your foods!👍”
Sushi · $$
11629 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“My waitress was great as well as the actual restaurant itself. I feel as though the quality of the sushi could be better. I had the Ho Mackerel and the Fantasy Eel. While I did really enjoy the eel itself, the salmon felt low quality. For the Ho Mackerel roll. I do not recommend it. The salmon skin was severely overcooked and I had difficulty chewing it. It also tasted more burnt than smoked as well. The Malaysia spring roll were alright but had bits of minced beef in it that were inedible.”
Sushi Bar · $$
820 Gulley Drive, Clayton
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“Akayla is one of the best waitresses I've had in a long time. The food was good and the service was excellent. honestly, she should be working at a top tier restaurant with her attitude and efficiency.”
Mexican · $
229 Briarcliff Drive Unit A&B, Clayton
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“Ricardo provided us with excellent service.”
Mexican · $
11617 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
“Wonderful customer service!! The food is delicious and very fresh. The signature margarita was one of the best Ive had. This is hand down the best Mexican Restaurant in Clayton and the surrounding area.”
Coffee Shops · $
316 East Main Street, Clayton
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“I have always loved this place. But I just tried their Main Street Gobbler (carved turkey breast & sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, & topped with magical bacon jam). It was deli’s…incredible! The turkey and cheese came in chunks, not just thin slices. Very fresh.”
Sandwich Shop · $
876 Gulley Drive, Clayton
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“I already love Saks Deli for their restaurant (the Mad Mushroom Philly with Cooper is my all time favorite), but this review is all about the wonderful part they had in catering my sister’s bridal shower. Matt and his team provided turkey & provolone pinwheels, chocolate-covered strawberries, and cream puffs — everything was delicious and such a hit with our guests! As always, Matt handled the order professionally and on time, making the whole process easy and stress-free. I highly recommend Saks Deli not only for catering special occasions but also anytime you’re looking for a great meal in Clayton off Hwy 70.”
Honduran · $
11471 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“Ambiente agradable y personalizado y la comida es excelente 100% recomendado mi restaurante favorito 5 estrellas”
Coffee Shops · $
102 East Second Street, Clayton
“Very Good Espresso Coffee, the best on JoCo. And the Sandwich menu was amazing”
Wine Bar · $
115 East First Street, Clayton
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“Great place! There is always something fun going on. The crowd is always great too. Good prices, good selection, good atmosphere ….cant ask for much more!”
Juice · $
48 Flowers Crossroads Way Ste 102, Clayton
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“The acai bowls are delicious and filling! Also, love the grab & go drinks.”
Coffee Shops · $
411 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton
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“Best Java chip frappe and delicious sandwich”
Mexican · $
9145 Cleveland Road Ste. 101, Clayton
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“The food is fresh , delicious and the waitresses are so nice 😊”
Pizza · $
11373 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“They have a great pizza at a great price and fast service with a drive up window to pick up your order. They have a full menu of other items I have yet to try because the pizza is awesome.”
Mexican · $
11538 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“Oh my goodness! I got the birria tacos with cheese. They were so flavorful. So delish. I cannot believe how much flavor was packed in! Thank you!”
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Barbecue · $
8948 Cleveland Road, Clayton
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“This is one of our favorite BBQ places. The food is always delicious and the staff is amazing!”
Deli · $
200 East Main Street Suite 103, Clayton
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“I tried the caramel popcorn and the Chicago style at Nancy Jo’s and they were perhaps the BEST I’ve ever tasted! If you haven’t yet done so, TRY IT!! You won’t be disappointed!!”
Pizza · $
802 East Front Street, Clayton
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“Finally found a great pizza place!!! Cocktails are wonderful also!”
Bar · $
119 Oleander Drive, Clayton
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“Food is excellent, staff is friendly, the atmosphere is fun as well as the crowd. We have been going there weekly for a few years. We love it!”
Cafe · $
415 E Main St, Clayton
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“We were late for breakfast but had outstanding BLTs and onion rings! Our first visit but will return! Great service - prompt and friendly staff!”
Breakfast · $
36 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
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“Amazing food and coffee!!!!! Love going here!!!”
Bar · $
218 E Main St, Clayton
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“I chose Fare Game for my birthday lunch with the office. We had a blast. Food was great and inter office competition was fierce. Wish they had another set of Mario Cart so all 3 of us could compete simultaneously. Best office team building activity ever.”
American · $
800 East Main Street Suite 2628, Clayton
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“Great burgers, crispy crunchy fries 👌 Next time I roll thru Clayton, I’ll be back”
Pizza · $
529 Veterans Parkway, Clayton
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“I highly recommend Moon Pizza! Their food is delicious and their service is great! Easy to order online for my monthly staff meeting and delivery was promptly on time!”
Brewery · $
700 W Main St #102, Clayton
“We love this place. I wish they were open just a little later but other than that it’s a great place! Great beer, great atmosphere, always something fun going on.”
Tacos · $
401 East Second Street Ste. 113, Clayton
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“Owed my buddy a favor and took him here to try it out. We both got 3 tacos and had a few beers. Tacos were amazing, steak hombre style and steak traditional style. Sally M. Was awesome!! Gave great service and made some amazing tacos. She was very friendly and fun. Give this place a shot and you won't be disappointed.”
American · $
11581 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“Took the family the other day, we had an awesome time! Great food, awesome friendly service!! Highly recommend this place”
Mexican · $
8928 Clayton Boulevard Ste 500, Clayton
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“Some of the most flavorful Mexican food I have ever tasted! Love the salsa bar. The staff is super friendly!”
Mexican · $
957 Town Centre Boulevard, Clayton
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“Food was delicious as usual and staff were all friendly and helpful. My favorite place to eat out.”
Ramen · $
48 Flowers Crossroads Way Ste 101, Clayton
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“I recently visited this cozy spot and had a pleasant dining experience overall. The atmosphere was inviting, and the restaurant was clean, which made for a comfortable setting. The service was notably quick and attentive, which I appreciated. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, which, though flavorful, didn’t pack as much heat as I’d hoped. That said, it was still a tasty dish. For dessert, we tried the mochi ice cream, which was a highlight—creamy and sweet. The food presentation was also pretty solid. The appetizers that we tried included the gyoza and chicken katsu, which were standout dishes. The gyoza was crispy on the outside, with a savory filling, while the chicken katsu was crunchy and tender.”
Coffee Shops · $
1299 Mechanical Drive, Clayton
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“Local favorite, delicious and consistently great!”
Pizza · $
9973 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“10/12/24 We Hosted a 50th Birthday party for my wife at Veneros, Monti Hall . The Location was setup very elegant , the staff was super nice, accommodating and professional. The food was superb! We all had a Blast there last night! Thanks to Veneros and their Staff for a Fantastic night and the memories forever!...”
Juice · $
11692 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“I love Mood Food. I reached out to the owner to make a custom juice for my business and without hesitation.... she made it happen for me. My clients love it and so do I ❤️! Thanks for all you do along with your amazing staff!”
Juice · $
12981 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“Awesome teas and shakes, so tasty!”
Juice · $
50 Neuse River Parkway Ste 12, Clayton
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“I have been inspired. I won a gift certificate from a event hosted by HomeTowne Realty Clayton East and have fallen in love. I highly recommend. 😁”
Pizza · $
1130 West Main Street, Clayton
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“Just had Butcher shop pizza 🍕 Best pizza I've ever eaten!! 😋”
Ice Cream Shop · $$
NOT IN HORSE STABLE OR PRIVATE RESIDENCE, At Entrance of, Portofino Drive, Clayton
“Best ice cream ever!! Absolutely love it!!”
Bakery · $
417 East Second Street, Clayton
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“No se porqe no puedo publicar las fotos del los postres de cumpleaños, pero están super deliciosos 🤩🤩..y el pastel 🎂 omg👌🏻..”
Coffee Shops · $
10534 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“We love scooters ! Everything is always delicious and my daughter begs to go as we pass by every day! However now with Halloween coming up, they’ve put what is considered “scary” pumpkin stickers up in their drive through windows. My daughter’s are 3 and 1 1/2 years old, and we’ll unfortunately have to skip out on scooters until Halloween is over and the stickers are brought down. I know they don’t seem scary to older kids , but to young children still learning real vs. pretend, Halloween can be a hard time finding places not leaning into the “scary” part of Halloween and just featuring the “fall” side of pumpkins /autumn decor. And unfortunately scooters has now become a place we can’t visit through this season.”
Bakery · $
8970 U.S. 70 Business #200, 8970 Clayton Blvd #200, Clayton
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“Food great! People great! Need more help making coffee orders! No reason it should take 20+ minutes to make a latte AGAIN!!!”
American · $
8878 US-70 BUS #100, Clayton
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“Best salmon, garlic and mash dinner ever.”
Bar · $
3616 East Garner Road, Clayton
“Amazing people! Bartenders and Barbacks are great people and, the atmosphere is like no other in my opinion! The place is very chill with very little, if any BS going on! I felt at home from my first visit…. Which has kept me coming back now for going on 2yrs..,.”
Bar · $
461 Shotwell Road, Clayton
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“I love this place becasue they hire servers that get high but only fire the ones that get traffic tickets. Stay tuned to see which servers I’m referring to…”
Mexican · $
9005 Cleveland Rd B, Clayton
“This is that hole in the wall slap yo mama food that you’ve been looking for. My go to place right here. Tacos are really really good and the pizza is great.”
Irish Pub · $
11751 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“Friendly bunch staff and customers. Food and drinks are good,Football is big at this pub. Highly recommend this spot”
Dessert · $
9182 Cleveland Road, Clayton
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“WONDERFUL new owners this season (Ryan & Nicole) with great new menu items!! Can’t wait to frequent this spot often! Butterfly kiss with marshmellow sauce and blue raspberry are our favs 🍦🙂😬”
Mexican · $
1499 Old U.S. Hwy 70, Clayton
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“The sweetest people….so kind and you can tell they put their heart into their food. I had a great agua fresca and the best al pastor tacos I’ve had in the area. We will definitely be back!”
Jamaican · $
11478 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“We are new to the area and we want to to this restaurant. first and foremost it's a very clean establishment the hospitality is a five star the food itself is a 10 star will we be coming back heck yes Ms Maxine was super amazing I got the chicken curry with rice and cabbage I'm a husband got the oxtails it was so good we will definitely definitely be back.”
Mexican · $
266 Pritchard Road, Clayton
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“Amazing atmosphere Tim is amazing and does a great job and the best Pozole hands down”
Bar · $
401 East Main Street Ste 111, Clayton
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“Fun times in Wake Forest! Great live music, awesome bar staff, and late nights have finally arrived in downtown.”
Ice Cream Shop · $
11755 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“Highly Recommend For Any Sweet Tooth Fix! Have been a patron since they opened! Favorite Flavor: Strawberry Butter Favorite Rolled Ice Cream: Bannana, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Syrup with whipped cream and cherries”
Mexican · $
700 Veterans Parkway, Clayton
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“Great food good taste freshly made”
Mexican · $
10234 NC 42, Clayton
“Awesome food, really made with care and probably the best quesadillas I’ve ever had . Must try.”
Chicken · $
8928 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“I liked it very much it was the best hondurean restaurant ever, though I wish the restaurant was everywhere,very good plantains exactly how they need to be,good food,I wish for more people to come to this restaurant,enjoy!”
Health Food
10653 US HWY 70 BUS West, US Hwy 70 East, Ste 100, Clayton
“I love this place for my meal replacement smoothies and energy teas. Great vibe and very welcoming. The owner Anayelle is the sweetest and most polite herbalist I’ve met . The butter pecan smoothie is my all time favorite!!”
Italian · $
110 Flowers Crossroads Way Suite 105, Clayton
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“It’s on the pricier side but it’s damn good pizza. Real, authentic, with a quality dough and crust. Great crisp on it as well. The toppings were amazing. Pepperoni tasted great so did everything else. The sausage chunks were large. The cheese was lovely too. Sauce was flavorful. All around a great pie, can’t wait to try more of the menu. Great spot for a high quality pizza. The deserts in the display also look heavenly. Pizza was also ready within the estimated time and was still hot when I got it. Made it home at the perfect temp to eat.”
Chicken · $
12857 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“They have upgraded the atmosphere. I do miss the old soda machine where you could do the touch screen. But it’s so much brighter. I did realize that they took the hometown feel of all the Clayton stuff out of this Zaxbys. I liked looking at each of them. Now it feels more commercialized.”
Coffee Shops · $
8970 US-70 BUS, Clayton
“They have lots to choose from here. They have cute Maltese dog looking cupcakes/cakes. They serve coffee and hot food to. Just go to the register and ask for a hot food menu.”
Breakfast · $
771 Enterprise Dr #23, Clayton
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“Biscuitville in Clayton makes the best breakfast. The staff is very pleasant and will make mistakes right. The drive thru forgot a biscuit on my order but Jose and his staff made it right…mistakes happen. My little man is always happy with Biscuitville.”
Fast Food · $
126 Pritchard Road Suite 104, Clayton
“Stopped today for burgers, fries, and even a milk shake. Absolutely delicious! You can tell that everything is fresh and homemade. The menu is impressive with a good variety including chicken and salads. The restaurant and bathroom were very clean. A must try! We will be back!”
Cafe · $
8246 Cleveland Rd, Clayton
“I love this church so much. It has felt like home for me from the moment I walked in August of 2022. From the moment you walk in, to the worship , to the pastors , they have a wonderful dream team and wonderful kid's ministry. This Church loves the community and truly loves Jesus. ❤️”
Honduran · $
Coffee Shops · $
13024 Clayton Blvd Grand Plaza, Clayton
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“I come to this location quite a bit and the food / drinks are usually good. I just don’t like that they ask for tips at the drive thru. I paid with a giftcard and they charged a tip thru the gift card. It left a bad taste in my mouth.”
Sandwich Shop · $
476 Shotwell Road, Clayton
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“Good flavor and service. It's a shame the cost of the sandwich vs the amount of meat isn't more in line, otherwise I would visit more often.”
Breakfast · $
13048 US-70, Clayton
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“Always a great breakfast anytime.”
Barbecue · $
10414 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton
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“Smithfield in Clayton was very friendly and clean. Enjoyable experience!”
Chicken Wings · $
905 Town Centre Boulevard, Clayton
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“Great selection and amazing wings.”
Pizza · $
9145 Cleveland Road Ste 103, Clayton
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“First time there. They were quick to take our order, order came out in like 8 minutes. We got the BBQ chicken pizza and the stuffed Howie bread and let me say OMG. This was the best pizza we had ever had 10/10 totally recommend. Will definitely be back. And just FYI we came from Four Oaks”
Chinese · $
10125 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“One piece of advice, don't get delivery. Pick up only and show up 5 minutes before your projected "order ready" time. There are dishes that they do up right and then some that could use some R&D. 1. Sesame Chicken = great! 2. Egg Foo Yung = great! 3. Sweet & Sour chicken = as expected 4. Moo shu pork or chicken = the moo shu is good, but the pancakes are shit! I use tortillas from LA Bonita 5. Beef with garlic sauce = awesome! 6. Fried rice = don't waste your money 7. Dragon & Phoenix = good 8. Shrimp with cashew = great! 9. Wonton soup = don't even 10. Hot & sour soup = good 11. Shrimp & scallop in pepper sauce = very few scallops, and it would be sooooooo much better with sautéed shrimp. The breaded and fried shrimp in the dish are just mushy and gross. Lastly...could we get an option to NOT put a bazillion packets of sauce in the bag?!?!”
Chinese · $
194 Pritchard Road, Clayton
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“Ignore the bad reviews! I looked through every review from here and other Chinese restaurants and some bad reviews from other places were warranted. However I had to make a decision and I bet on this one and wasn’t disappointed! I went at night and the food was fresh! Reminded me of the local restaurants in Durham and Raleigh with good Chinese. I will be coming back”
American · $
2621 NC 42, Clayton
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“Me and hubby had a great experience for breakfast here at Biscuitville the food came out fast and hot!! We will definitely be back for the strawberry muffin which was warm and delectable!!”
Chicken Wings · $
11466 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“I finally got to share my favorite wing place with my brother and sister in law. Hands down the best wing place in Clayton. And they now say the same thing!!!”
Sandwich Shop · $
50 Neuse River Parkway Ste L, Clayton
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“First time coming to this Subway, and I had the best experience. I will continue to come here. Thank you to the nice friendly managers who helped me out this morning.”
Mexican · $
10376 US-70 BUS, Clayton
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“We were in the area and decided to stop by Don Betos Tacos. Wife had the chicken flautas that were so delicious 😋 and look amazing. Her sister had the California Burrito 🌯 that look amazing as well. And I had the Birria Tacos 🌮, they were so delicious! I would highly recommend and we would return again if we were to be in the Clayton area.”
Fast Food · $
2451 NC 42, Clayton
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“My first visit to the Clayton location was a great experience! We were greeted at the door and everyone we came in contact was very pleasant and smiling. Our waitress Piper was kind and came to the table with a smile and recommendation which I gladly accepted. The food came out on a robot which I think small kids would love. The food was hot, correct and good. The dining area was nice and clean. Overall a cute little joint.”
Japanese · $
20 Publix Drive, 103, Clayton
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“So we had a Door Dash delivery. It was not what it was supposed to be. They had missing pieces of sushi, if you look at Door Dash Menu, Salmon roll is supposed to have avocado, cucumber and 6 pieces, not to mention rolled in fish eggs. I called 2 times. The owner would not accept anything I had to say. We own restaurants and know customer service. I was told to not call back. Very disappointed and frustrating!”
Italian · $
226 East Main Street, Clayton
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“AMAZING pizza! I ordered delivery & it was still amazing when it got here. We're from up north & when we moved to North Carolina the pizza was lacking to say the least. Just weird pizza places around here haha. But this, this is true NY style pizza! We got their 18inch cheese & the New York style pizza (steak, sausage, pepper, onion) and they were AMAZING! The slices are huge, reminds me of Sal's (not the ones down here, the ones in NH are different.) the pricing was fair as well. Is it dominoes price? No. But it's also not dominoes quality. It's not the cheapest but it's also not super expensive, it's definitely worth it IMO.”
Mexican · $
36 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
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“The chips and some of our foods needed a bit more flavor and salt, but the fajitas were very delicious! The service was great and the location and the building is great!”