Located just a few minutes from Laurer Ridge, Clayton offers an eclectic mix of locally owned restaurants in its popular downtown district, as well as a few well-known favorites along Highway 70. Here are a few must-try spots throughout Clayton:

• Mannings – 14 minutes
• Clayton Steakhouse – 14 minutes
• Tavern 42 – 14 minutes
• Cleveland Draft House – 17 minutes
• Sushi Iwa – 17 minutes
• Venero’s Pizzeria – 17 minutes

As the gateway to Raleigh and the Triangle’s larger cities, Garner has its own quaint downtown district, as well as a number of larger chain restaurants along Highway 70. Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:

• La Cocina – 24 minutes
• Ragazzi’s – 24 minutes
• Toot-N-Tell – 24 minutes
• MoonRunners Saloon – 25 minutes
• Angie’s – 25 minutes
• Big Ed’s – 26 minutes

Knightdale might be a small town, but it has a little bit of everything when it comes to cuisine. We’ve rounded up a few restaurants that truly represent the best of Knightdale—so go ahead, indulge a little!

• A’Net’s Katch – 16 minutes
• Saltgrass Steakhouse – 16 minutes
• Slice of NY Pizza– 17 minutes
• iPho Sushi Kitchen – 17 minutes
• El Señor – 18 minutes
• Chick-fil-a – 21 minutes

Wendell—home of Laurer Ridge—is a growing community with its own unique foodie culture. Take a peek at a few of our favorite dining destinations in the Wendell area…we hope you’ll love them as much as we do!

• Agave Mexican – 7 minutes
• Everest Kitchen – 8 minutes
• Aubrey’s & Peedie’s Grill – 8 minutes
• Boulevard Pizza – 9 minutes
• Farmhouse Cafe – 9 minutes
• The Iron Lantern – 10 minutes

The crown jewel of the Triangle, Raleigh has been dubbed one of the best culinary cities in the South. If you want to travel a little farther, these are some of the most popular spots in the City of Oaks:

• State Farmers Market Restaurant – 22 minutes
• Sitti – 23 minutes
• Beasley’s – 24 minutes
• The Capital Grille – 24 minutes
• Relish – 28 minutes