The name Manorville owes to the whim of an American patriot. Before 1844, the area was encompassed within the Manor St. George land grant; in 1844, the area’s name was slightly altered to St. George’s Manor. In any event, the station agent, a Revolutionary War patriot named Seth Raynor, didn’t fancy the reference to St. George — with its associations to the British monarchy — at all. So he grabbed a paintbrush, and when he was done, all that remained was the word “Manor,” to become Manorville in the early 20th century. The centuries have softened the rebellious spirit, and today Manorville is known for leisurely pursuits such as golf; the two most frequently invoked country clubs are the Pine Hills Golf & Country Club and the Rock Hill Golf and Country Club. There's no lack of rural attractions, though. The 90-year-old Lenny Bruno Farms is beloved for its baked goods and produce, and there's not one but two petting zoos: Animal Farm Petting Zoo and the Long Island Game Farm.

As Manorville’s social scene has a decided country club leaning, it comes as no surprise that one of the most popular dining venues is JC’s at the Pine Hills Golf & Country Club. Proximity to Long Island’s fisheries means that several preparations of clams are on offer: clams casino, stuffed clams, steamed clams, and clams on the half shell. Salads, steaks, and a bit of Tex-Mex fill out the menu. Carlo’s Pizzeria wins raves for its eggplant towers and baked ziti balls; the much-younger Pennachio’s is another popular option for pizza and pasta. The Bagel Palace, the Yogurt Café, Better Burger, Asian Pearl, and the local Starbucks pretty much fill out the hamlet’s casual food scene.