Stopped here while traveling through and enjoyed it. Bar tender/waitress was friendly they kept drinks full which I liked. Decent menu wasn't sure what to get she advised trying the pizza said it was the best in the area couldn't argue since I'm not from the area lol but I wasn't as impressed although it was decent and the toppings were good it barely had any sauce and the dough didn't seemed cook all the way it was still doughy. They were busy so maybe it got rushed but as I said it was decent and worth trying. read more

My husband & I went to Tavern 42 while we were visiting Clayton, and we were very impressed! The service was fantastic; the bartender checked on us frequently and made sure our orders were taken quickly and we always had drinks! The food was also pretty amazing. We got loaded fries, a grilled cheese, and a 9" pizza. They were all delicious! The absolute best part, though, was the strawberry shortcake cheesecake!! Overall, we'll definitely be back if we're ever in the area again. read more

Tavern 42 - The dessert special - strawberry shortcake cheesecake! - Bars Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

My husband and I went with our two school aged children. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we look forward to going back.

Great Food - Great Service ! We go here all the time and love it ! Wings and Pizza are our favorites - and of course the ice cold beer!

Honestly my favorite place. I am new to the area from Philadelphia and saw some positive reviews so I checked it out. My fiancé and I loveeeee this place! The staff is always friendly and the food is so good! Especially the loaded fries and their homemade chips! Yum! read more

Service is fast and friendly. It's casual atmosphere / outdoor seating and excellent food make it a family favorite.

Blacked Chicken Sandwich is literally 100% best sandwich in Clayton!! Their staff is cool and laid back. Busy place always so be prepared, but it's packed for a reason! It's good stuff! I always get the same thing food wise but I've heard they have tons of good food choices! -DirtyDan read more

Really good helpful staff large portions Fun things to do after dinner rush burgers are huge and flavorful read more

I love going here!!! Everything that I try, I absolutely love. Their food is great! I usually sit outside on one of the benches and enjoy being outside during sunset. I definitely recommend Tavern 42 to friends and family! read more

The mussels in red sauce and also the white wine sauce are excellent. Homemade bread hot out of the oven is amazing. Crab cakes and steak sandwich were good and the meatball trio was so yummy. Love the beer on tap selection. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and love the casual setting. Will try their pizza next and update review...just haven't been able to not order the mussels! read more

Went tonight for the 1st time after my wife heard some co-workers talking about it. Small place, out of the way near food Lion between flowers plantation and 70. Close to bridge that's over the Neuse River. Had mussels in red sauce as an appetizer, was excellent. I had sausage peppers and onions on Italian bread for my dinner and my wife had the Salmon wrap. We both enjoyed our dinners so much we are looking forward to our next visit. We had a chance to meet the owner and his son both were really personable. If you are in Clayton and looking for a great meal, check this place out ! read more

I ordered here for the first time about a month ago and have been back a few times since. I told the host it was my first time ordering and he was so friendly and kind. He gave me recommendations and he told staff it was my first time there. I have done curbside pickups a few times and they are excellent. I have tried the pizza, burger, loaded fries, and wings. All were very good. The service was extremely friendly. They are so nice, it makes me go back more often just to have nice human interaction. I really appreciate this place, the good food, and the people who work here. They seem to be following covid protocol really well too. read more

Good food! Service is ok. They are typically busy and have a variety of dishes. Definitely worth checking out

Great burgers and the best ranch dressing I've ever had. Parking is awful, however. Twice I went and had to leave because there was nowhere to park. Im getting takeout pizza next time. read more

Totally enjoyed everything I ate Wednesday night. Ordered the personal pepperoni pizza, Buffalo wings and Cajun fries. I live very close to this establishment and I am disappointed that I have never ordered their pizza. I will from now on out! Shout out to Tavern 42. I'll be back! read more

oh man- my new favorite pizza place in town. Y'all do good right! The calazones are delicious, best crust ever and stuffed full of whatever you want. My husband loves your BBQ sauce. but the pizza.... that's on point! So great at a very reasonable price. Great value. Highly recommend. Thank you for feeding us ! read more

Nice locals vibe. Everyone is friendly and the food is great! I also like the outdoor seating area.

Placed a take out order after checking the wait time. 25 minutes. After 35 I checked in. It's Friday so I understand it might go longer. Told it would be another 20 minutes. Had to cancel the order, get money back and leave. 45 minutes later and no dinner. read more

amazing pizza and dessert just great service in there is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haven't had a bad meal yet. Pizza, veg options, kids meals, etc....all delicious!! Highly recommend this local gem.

One of my favorite spots to take my dad for lunch. The food is amazing and the staff are 5 star. The staff has personality, are professional and make the front of the house perfect. If you haven't been there you need to try it. If you tried it and wasn't impressed, try it again. read more

Pretty Darn Good Food! My wife and I stopped in her last week for dinner wanting to try a place we had never been. If not for Yelp and maps we would not have found this gem. We both order burgers that were decent. I got the fries which were average but my wife got the chips which were the STAR of the meal! They were crispy and perfectly salty. We love made to order chips and these were outstanding! We are not drinkers but I could tel this is a really good bar with a large selection. Once thing I noticed was how food came to the window and was IMMEDIATELY brought out to tables by whoever was closest. It was obvious that the management has done a fine job getting the staff to care about the diners. Way to go! The only con was the music. We were there right at 5pm and it sounded like a $25 boom box from 1988! It was too loud and sounded crappy. At first I thought it was a jukebox but when I started hearing radio commercials I realized it was just that. It would be nice if they took it down a notch or two and improved the quality of the sound. Overall, we liked it enough that we will come back and try the Italian! read more

Loved being able to call in and order a pizza! The time allowed to call in has changed and we haven't been back since which is a bummer. I tried to go in once but had to make other plans. This was my whole family's favorite pizza in NC maybe eventually the drive up and pre order will be back and when it is we will too! We used the preorder and pick up about once a week. read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars for 2 reasons. 1) The pizza is very good, impressive for a town like Clayton. 2) They have a breaded tenderloin sandwich. Not quite as good as the ones where I grew up in Ottawa, IL, but close enough for me to really enjoy them. Extremely large in size, thin with a flavorful beaded crust. They always seem to be busy with mostly locals eating & sitting at the bar. When I get tired of the tenderloin sandwiches I'll try something else on their large menu. read more

Parm cheese & Garlic Wings are the best! Gracious waitstaff & excellent service. Plenty of tv screens to watch football games.

Always can get a great meal here. Pizzas are incredible, you have to try the Wild Bill. Seating is limited but the wait is worth it.

Not a good place to go eat food, service is TERRIBLE! Never coming back again. So many flys

the menu says custom pizza. I ordered vodka sauce shrimp basil and extra cheese. THE OWNER refused to make it. The waiter said the owner did not want to "make a habit of making this kind of pizza" He had the ingredient, he just refused to make my custom pizza. would you give this clown your money? read more

The time is 1:56 pm on 2 June. I stood at the door for 10 minutes. Sign says to wait to be seated. No one acknowledged me. An employee with a grey tavern 42 shirt was 6 foot away talking to two gentlemen at a table. I later find out she is the owner. She said nothing. I asked the guy at the table in front of me if I was invisible. If the owner behaves like this, I see why the staff could care less. read more

My first trip to Grille 42 was terrific . Great food , friendly / safe service & reasonable prices !! Ill be returning soon .

The place to be if you live on or off Tavern 42. The food is delicious and the environment is very welcoming. The food served here is worth the wait. Highly recommend the Mussels in their white sauce and their Pizza is definitely "New York" style! Karaoke is always a good time and it could get a bit crowded, however, everyone there is in good spirits and is enjoying themselves. Also, very family oriented. You Do not get the bar feeling while sand expect to see family's sitting there enjoying the delicious menu they offer read more

The atmosphere of this place is amazing! Everyone is so friendly and they are more than willing to squeeze our large party of 5 into the tiny little restaurant. The outside can fit whatever size party you have, but the inside isn't as large-party friendly. There's one big table in the center but we can never manage to get it. The food is pretty good, I'm no fan of burgers so I get the spaghetti and meatballs (the meatballs are to DIE FORRRR!). every time we come, we order the house made chips. If we eat them all we order a couple boxes to go, that's how good they are. It's no visit to Tavern 42 without those chips. A family favorite, and sometimes we even land the live playing nights :) read more

Food was great and service was quick. Nice unexpected treat for sure. We had lunch but I'm sure dinner is great too.

Absolutely fabulous food! It's hands down my favorite pizza place for miles. Tip: if you're calling for carry-out on a Friday or Saturday expect it to be very busy. You'll have to call repeatedly to get through. Yes, this place is that good. read more

We love this place. It's small but we've never had trouble grabbing a table between inside and outside seating. Our favorites are the pizza and the Buffalo chicken wrap. Staff is really friendly. Love having this place in walking distance. read more

Great drinks and good buffalo wings. Prices are not bad and staff and owner are very friendly. Perfect small town place to stop at for the evening. read more

The big daddy burger is a must have!! This place never disappoints. Wish they had one closer to me.

Been wanting to try it out for awhile now. Very disappointed to say the least. We ate literally nothing. The only thing that was good was the pizza and loaded cheese fries. When your 8 year old doesn't eat his chicken tenders you know something ain't right, drowned in breading. Such a waste of $58! Food was disappointing and service was worse. We were the only table seated and no refills given at all until another waitress came in. Our chicken wings were very under cooked. As an establishment, a waiter and waitress when you walk by and you see nothing has been eaten take pride and ask! That is a sign it was not good. I'll gladly pay for what I ordered so your not out any money but it should be the other way around if you offer excellent service. For $58 I could have had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory! No care was given. Don't waste your money. read more

Tavern 42 - Bars Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Waited 45 minutes for food and still required us to pay... not the best service. Especially when it was just for a chicken wrap.

I've been coming here since these guys opened up and they have just gotten better! They have a nice area inside to sit and an outdoor patio. They are a quite busy on Friday and Saturday nights but it is worth waiting for. Their food is outstanding! From the homemade potato chips to the perfectly made hamburgers they have flavor right on point. To sum it up the staff are very helpful when you are ordering and have the food out in about 30 minutes or less on a busy night! read more