Manchesters Grill, 2121 T.W. Alexander Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

This restaurant has a pretty good little atmosphere. Small bar area (great happy hour specials on Thurs) and a large restaurant seating area. The kitchen is partially open to the dining area which wasn't really noticeable until someone turned the lights up in the kitchen. We were seated in the center of the dining room in a table and we both agreed that we would like a booth off to the side next time.

I ordered a house salad with grilled chicken and ranch on the side. My lunch buddy ordered a parmesan chicken sandwich with a side of house salad. Just about everyone in the restaurant looked like they ordered the soup of the day which turned out to be clam chowder. I saw a pasta entree and it looked pretty freaking big.

When my buddy's salad came out (with balsamic dressing that smelled delicious), I was a little worried about the size of my salad. Her salad was great for a side salad - large even. But for a meal? I started to reconsider. I didn't really have anything to worry about - the size of my salad was great. There was a LOT of lettuce and not a lot of anything else. Or maybe the lettuce was cut too large. It seemed hard to keep each bite moist and flavorful. I think I would go back and try the greek salad next time or the club sandwich. My buddy said her sandwich was good and she would go back.

Website and menu: http://www.manchestersgrill.com/
Speed: Pretty good - drinks were filled by everyone, not just the waitress in our area and our waitress checked back with us until we were ready to order.
Price: $4.99-$26.99
Hours: Mon-Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun: 11am-3:00pm, 4pm-9:00pm
Overall: 3/5

Lina's Cafe and Catering, 5400 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC

I wasn't really a fan of Lina's. It runs like Moe's so you're shouting at someone behind the counter who is moving REALLY fast to throw your food on a tray and move you out of the way. The people in line behind you are pushing past you to get a glimpse of the day's specials so that they are ready to shout their order when it is their turn. Meanwhile, no one working there acknowledges you so you're left wondering what you're actually going to get for lunch.

If you want one of the day's specials, I'd say you are set for this place. The specials look really appetizing and you get a lot for $7.99. But I opted for the healthy grilled chicken over salad with dressing on the side. Not great, not delicious and not filling. Then the place is so crowded, it's hard to maneuver to an open table.

Website and menu: http://www.linascafeandcatering.com/
Speed: Super Fast
Price: $5.99-$7.99
Hours: M-Th 11am-4pm, F 11am-230pm
Overall: 3/5