Mannings Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Mannings Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Clayton, NC. This American eatery offers a cozy ambiance that invites diners to unwind while savoring a robust menu filled with comfort and classic dishes. Start with the Plain Jane Chicken Sandwich, featuring a juicy grilled chicken breast tucked into a toasted brioche roll, or indulge in the hearty Chicken & Sausage Gumbo that showcases traditional Southern flavors.
For meat lovers, the Henry's Hand Cut Ribeye is a showstopper, grilled to perfection and served alongside a loaded baked potato. The menu also caters to vegetarians with options like the Grilled Portabella Mushroom over Charleston grits. Don’t miss the sweet finale with the delightful White Chocolate Banana Spring Roll. With a lively atmosphere and friendly service, Mannings elegantly marries delicious food with a sense of community, making it a must-visit dining destination.
Main Menu
Soup Of The Day
Specialty Seafood Soups
House Salad
Bibb & Green Leaf lettuce topped with cucumber, tomatoes, sweet red onion, sharp cheddar, & house made croutons
Traditional Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan, & house made croutons tossed in a Creamy Caesar dressing
Side House Or Caesar Salad
Carolina Crab Cakes
Seasoned lump crab cakes, pan-seared and served with fried green tomato, sweet corn relish, and spicy remoulade
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy combination of baby spinach and Spanish artichoke hearts served with homemade garlic parmesan pita chips
Cajun Seared Scallops
Sea scallops seared with just the right amount of house Cajun seasoning and finished with melted butter and lemon
Southern Style Chicken Livers
Hand-breaded, flash-fried, then tossed in a caramelized onion and country ham gravy Served over toast
Blondie's Beer Battered Onion Rings
Select cut, beer battered, crispy fried onion rings served with our jalapeno bacon ranch
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
Marinated and fire grilled portabella served over Charleston grits drizzled with our house balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Wings
Crispy fried wings tossed in your favorite sauce, served with celery and blue cheese or ranch
Hand-Breaded Or Grilled Boneless Wings
Carolina Crab Cakes (Appetizer)
Seasoned lump crab cakes, pan-seared and served with fried green tomato, sweet corn relish, and spicy remoulade
Carolina Crab Cake Sandwich
Served with French fries and cole slaw
Carolina Crab Cake Entree
Served with side salad and loaded baked potato
Pork Tenderloin
Fire-grilled & served over Charleston grits, topped with grilled Granny Smith Apples & caramelized onions in a sweet apple brandy sauce
Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed shrimp served over local yellow stone ground grits topped with caramelized onions & country ham gravy
Hannah's Chicken Entrée
Grilled chicken served with Sweet Potato Fries & chef's seasonal vegetables
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Traditional chicken & Andouille sausage gumbo topped with white rice and Cajun dusted sautéed shrimp
Henry's Hand Cut Ribeye
14 oz Seasoned Ribeye, grilled to your liking & served with loaded baked potato & Caesar or House salad
Jennifer's Filet
8 oz. Seasoned beef tenderloin seasoned and grilled to the temperature of your choice. Served with loaded baked potato & Caesar or House salad
Howard's Baby Backs
Slow roasted in my signature rub & basted with our house made rib sauce. Served with coleslaw & fries
North Atlantic Salmon
Our fresh seafood is lightly dusted with house cajun seasoning, grilled to medium, and served with the chef's seasonal vegetables and a loaded baked potato
Grouper
Our fresh seafood is lightly dusted with house cajun seasoning, grilled to medium, and served with the chef's seasonal vegetables and a loaded baked potato
Loaded Baked Potato
Sweet Potato Fries
Mac & Cheese
Fries
Onion Rings
Chef Choice Seasonal Vegetables
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Spinach
Bread Basket
Clayton Classic
Fire-grilled Half Pound Certified Angus Beef Burger served on a brioche roll with fries
Jose's Vera Cruz Burger
Fire grilled Half Pound Certified Angus Beef Burger topped with spicy capicola, sharp cheddar cheese, and house made mustard sauce served on a pretzel roll with a roasted jalapeno and fries
Big Bad Bacon BBQ & Brisket Burger
For the ultimate meat lover. Fire-grilled Half Pound Certified Angus Beef Burger topped with brisket and pecan-wood smoked bacon, house made BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar, and grilled onions on a brioche roll. Served with a side of fries
BLT
Pecan-wood smoked Bacon piled high on toasted wheat-berry bread topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo and served with fries
Plain Jane Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and served with fries
Carolina Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Cajun chicken breast on a toasted Brioche roll with melted provolone
Dusted Pork Sliders
Hand-pounded pork tenderloin, lightly breaded & fried served on toasted yeast rolls with with lettuce and mayo & served with Sweet Potato Fries
Howie Maui Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken doused with our Howie Maui sauce, paired with grilled pineapple, swiss cheese, and bacon served with a side of fries
Malibu Burger
Black bean, sweet red peppers, and roasted corn "burger" topped with a grilled portabella mushroom cap with pesto aioli, fresh spinach, sliced tomato and melted swiss cheese. Served with Sweet Potato Fries
White Chocolate Banana Spring Roll
Creme Brûlée
Chocolate S'mores Pie
Cheesecake
seasonal flavor
Kids Scoop
Vanilla Bean ice cream, chocolate & a cherry
Mac & Cheese With Peas & Carrots
Grilled Cheese With Carrots, Cucumbers & Ranch
Kids Burger & Fries
Hand Breaded Chicken Bites, Honey Mustard & Fries
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Mellow Yellow
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Sweet Tea
Un-Sweet Tea
Coffee & Decaf Coffee
Draft Beer
Please ask your server for current selections