Where to Eat in Manchester: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 14, 2018 Flossie Demartino

Manchester is a home rule-class city in Clay County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county and the home of a minimum- and medium-security federal prison. The city's population was 1,255 at the 2010 census.

1. Wendy's

1245 S Highway 421, Manchester, KY 40962-7518 +1 606-598-5554
Excellent
51%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Wendy's

Reviewed By Judy C - Lexington, Kentucky

We were visiting a cemetery outside of Manchester. We decided to have lunch at Wendy's in Manchester. My husband and I decided to order single cheeseburger combos. I thought my hamburger seemed dry and cold. I thought it tasted like it had been cooked for a while. However my husband said his was moist and hot. I guess I was the unlucky one today. I think I might be confusing Wendy's with a restaurant that cooks food only when ordered. The restaurant was clean and employees were nice.

2. Dairy Queen

2779 Rte Hwy 421, Manchester, KY 40962 +1 606-598-5526
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Reviewed By Vampire J - Manchester, Kentucky

But the taste remains what it is that drives me to DQ. I grew up with them and they are still so good that I find myself craving a DQ burger. They are always friendly, albeit, always confused, but on that end of town who could blame them.

3. Thersey's

380 Manchester Square Shpg Ctr, Manchester, KY 40962-8700 American +1 606-599-1129
Excellent
34%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Thersey's

Reviewed By Vampire J - Manchester, Kentucky

But not great. They have a very good ambiance, as far as it goes visually. The service is hit or miss. There are times when, with the right server, they seem to care, but if you get the wrong person they tend to dictate the experience.
The quality of the food is not horrible. It's actually very much constant.
They do burgers well.
But, there seems to be an atmosphere that is not always inviting.
It's hard to describe.
There is a clique aspect of this place that runs amiss on the casual patron.
That may just be me. But it's felt strongly enough to not be a frequent customer, despite a constant quality of product.

4. Burger King

437 Richmond Rd, Manchester, KY 40962-1269 +1 606-598-0626
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Burger King

Reviewed By Marcia1949 - Manchester, Ky

We had my grandson's 5th birthday party here and all the kids loved it.. They ate, played, enjoyed the cake and ice cream... The play area was clean and well lit... the staff was friendly.They keep the play equipment in good repair. There were about 23 or 24 people there, maybe a few more.

5. Huddle House

415 Highway 80, Manchester, KY 40962-8778 American +1 606-598-0109
Excellent
45%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Reviewed By Will H

Depending on when u go lately. U will get 1 of 2 outcomes. #1 Great service,good food. or #2 good service,ok food. From my experience there only one cook there actually cooks what u ordered and cooks it perfect every time. You know who u are! :) The waitresses are always sweet enuff u forgive them every time u have to ask for the mustard twice :-)

6. Pizza Hut

518 Manchester Square Shpg Ctr, Manchester, KY 40962-8779 Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 606-598-6970
Excellent
58%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
28%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 7 reviews

Reviewed By Lee Ann B - Loganville, Georgia

We ate here for our dinner on a quick overnight trip thinking it would something pretty quick and that we could take the leftovers for our breakfast. The pizza itself was great but the salad bar wasn't very fresh, one of the tomatoes my husband got was literally rotten when he bit in to it. DO NOT get the salad bar. The service wasn't the greatest either. We had to tell our waitress to take our dirty salad plates off of our table so that there would be room for the pizza. Drink refills didn't come either. I won't be eating here again on our next trip to Manchester.

7. Pat's Snack Bar

112 Town Branch Rd, Manchester, KY 40962-1318 +1 606-599-0199
Excellent
44%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 7 reviews

Pat's Snack Bar

Reviewed By scott m - Manchester, Kentucky

Pat's hamburgers are legendary for good reason. Simple, traditional burgers on fresh buns and a cold pop, or beer if you so desire. Good chili dogs and other offerings are also available but I'll take two cheeseburgers with onions, tomato, pickle and miracle whip if you please.

8. Long John Silver's

116 Clay County Shopping Ctr, Manchester, KY 40962-1299 Seafood +1 606-598-6533
Excellent
60%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Reviewed By Marcia1949 - Manchester, Ky

I love their fish and hush puppies... enjoy their thick cut cod a lot.. Plan to try the fish strips combo this week.. everything they serve is fresh, hot, and delicious...

9. McDonald's

421 Muddy Gap Rd, Manchester, KY 40962-7278 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 606-598-2161
Excellent
34%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
33%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

Reviewed By An0nyMs - Tucson, Arizona

The previous reviewer wrote "They bring your food to the table. ... The place was clean. The food was hot and tasty." Yes to all of that.

But the server didn't understand when I asked for a McChicken sandwich -- just the sandwich, no fries or drink. He asked if I only wanted the chicken -- no bun. After I explained, and ordered, he got into what seemed like a shouting (not screaming, just at the top of his voice) match with a staff member who happened to be standing next to my table. She talked as loudly as he did, telling him that he wasn't wearing his hat so he wasn't in uniform etc,. etc. Both of them kept at it for about five minutes. I wanted to use a bit of Wi-Fi to browse the Web and make calls in a place where I didn't have cell service (a great reason to go to McDonald's) so I finally went to a booth as far from the front as possible.

I'm guessing that this was just a fluke. (Besides, the exits from the parkway are pretty far apart. Stop here if you're starved.:) You might want earplugs on hand, just in case.

10. Arby's

251 W Highway 80, Manchester, KY 40741-1043 American +1 606-864-0994
Excellent
0%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 5 reviews

Reviewed By Citallwic - Columbia, South Carolina

This Arby’s is located fairly close to an I-75 exit. We ordered Classic Beef sandwiches and curly fries. The food was delicious and the place was very clean. I forgot to ask for the senior discount, so I did not get it. (They apparently don’t offer that discount unless you specifically request it.) The counter person we dealt with was very polite, but unable to handle a simple coupon purchase without managerial help.

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