31 Best American Restaurants near Clinton

“Excellent!! Crab cake appetizer was the "best I've ever had" according to my son. There were four of us and all were very pleased. I've been twice and looking forward to going back. This restaurant is definitely the place to go when you want to take your time between courses and enjoy the food and people you are with. I like the 20% service charge(tip) added to bill. Keeps paying thoughtless as service is excellent. 5 stars on everything!“

“You will never leave hungry! All of their entrées are delicious and to die for. Portions are really overly big and the atmosphere is very cozy. This restaurant is in a real log cabin with a cozy fireplace during the Fall and Winter months. I give them five stars plus.“

“The best place in Coastal Connecticut“

“We want to continue to improve your experience each and every day“

“The best lobster roll and clam chowder I ever had in my life and I am very happy.“

“We have been enjoying Chow for years and everything we have ever had from them has been delicious but yesterday… Father’s Day, they went above and beyond! They were packed and after waiting for a while for my take out order (understandable for a busy night) they confessed and profusely apologized because in the rush of the busy evening one of my pizzas had been dropped. Without missing a beat they promised my pizzas would be remade and delivered to my house…. Half hour away!!! That is stellar customer service!!! So, amazing food AND wonderful customer service, what more could anyone want?!“

“Great food! Well worth the drive. The view is great too!“

“What an elegant spot to dine at after a nice beach trip. The blueberry lemonade was so pretty and fresh tasting. The crispy chicken sandwich was flavorful and the fries on the side were well cooked. Nice views of the sound from sitting on the patio outside. I would like to come back here to stay at the hotel and check that out!“

“Gayle at What's Cookin catered my mother-in-law's 80th birthday party, and the food—especially the variety of sandwich wraps—was both delicious and beautifully presented. Gayle was incredibly responsive and even added a personal touch to the display when she learned my mother was a lifelong equestrian. Her helpful and friendly service made the event special, and I highly recommend What’s Cookin for any occasion.“

“Very good dining experience. food, service and atmosphere get a big thumbs up 👍“

“Stopped by Ed's Place and had the Hot Chick Sandwich with a side of coleslaw both were absolutely delicious! The sandwich was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and the coleslaw was fresh and a great complement to the meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were friendly, personable, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. Great food, great people, and a great experience. I’ll definitely be back!“

“This is a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ restaurant for sure from the Food which was mouth watering to the service and atmosphere a fantastic place to eat! You won't find a better steak around. I can't say enough about how pleased I was tonight with everything . Hats off to Jack and Nancy I highly recommend it“

“Oh my god! the BEST corn chowder I ever had - served with delicious PERFECTLY prepared crusted cod. Our waitress was so friendly, and on the spot. my wife had a chicken dish that was the best she says she’s ever had. Drinks were really good… not too weak, but not flamethrowers that make you cringe. We will be going back!!’ prices were VERY reasonable and the place is CLEAN and everyone was “friendly”!! Only go if you like great food at great prices in a great town!!“

“We had the most amazing meal sent to our hotel. Tuna crudo, crab salad, strip steak and zabaione; ( custard desert). It was delicious. If you can try his cooking“

“Wanted to take a second to share my opinion and experience at Donahue’s. I can’t say enough good about our experience. We were super impressed with the service, the food and the staff. What impressed me most was the owner. He was right there to help his staff and actually served us our meal. He was very kind and welcoming. I will definitely return and highly recommend this establishment. Thank you.“

“I loved their seared tuna salad and sea salt caramel hot chocolate!“

“Fabulous from the beginning to the end! Excellent staff and great food. Enjoyed it very much. The lobster chowder was fantastic! Kobe sliders amazing! And the best porkchop I've ever eaten! Great bottle of wine 🍷
I'll definitely frequent this place. Highly recommended 👌“

“The food was amazing. Beautiful restaurant. The service was just a bit awkward. It was almost like they were annoyed we were there. Our initial server who took our order was very kind and attentive, but after him, the other two waitresses seemed put out and almost rushed us out. Hopefully it was just an off hand experience because other than that we loved the restaurant!“

“Server was great and accommodating. Food was great! Will definitely visit again!“

“Amazing service from the moment I walked through the doors. I had a table of 7 booked for my birthday meal and couldn’t have wished for better service! Food was amazing as always and the atmosphere was great! 😊 Thank you little pub!“

“As someone who grew up in the area, I am so excited to see this place revived. The memorabilia, even the plates Pay homage to the history of Moodus and East Haddam. The history is incredible, and felt magical to me. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you, Jimmy and to your partners - Your family would be so proud!“

“amazing pastas! great drink selection“

“Big Thank You to Alex who handled our reservation & table of 24. Great, friendly service & he juggled a lot so we really appreciated it. Food & drinks were very good. Our 1st time there - great atmosphere! Definitely check it out.“

“Food is awesome and the staff is great! Food is cooked fresh and worth the wait! Lori is amazing!! I highly recommend!!“

“I had THE BEST breakfast ever! I have been wanting to go to the Turtle Cafe for a long time and finally got to have breakfast there. I ordered the breakfast crepes with salmon and lemon sauce. It was absolutely delicious. Service was friendly, on time and the chef was great, too.
I will return! Recommend Turtle Cafe to anyone wanting a fantastic meal.“

“The place looked compelling as we drove by; it is absolutely stunning inside. Very special and rich decor, yet very comfy. A little disappointing that they were missing some menu items. The New England clam chowder and the pot stickers were excellent.“

“5 of us went for lunch yesterday, Haley & the kitchen knocked it out of the park. None of the other guys had ever been before,all said they'd be back. So laid back, not at all stuffy. Don't ever change.“

“Love, love the food and staff of this fabulous breakfast lunch restaurant!
Great specials. The sausage and biscuits best in CT.
The homemade muffins and breads out of this world! My favorite is the Cinnabon bread. Yum!
Outdoor seating if you have a dog with you.
Right on Main St, Deep River if you want to pop in one of the local stores after very nice unique !“

“It's a Friday night and we're meeting up with some friends! One of them suggested Marker 37 for a variety of reasons and today, we're going to find out why! Here's how things went for me during my visit. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the Connecticut River in Chester, CT connected to its own marina is this gem. Reservations are recommended especially in the summertime since THIS is the place where you wanna be. We were here in early April so things hadn't quite picked up, but at least the snow was gone and we didn't need to wear super heavy coats. The parking lot is massive so if it's busy you'll be walking for a minute before you get to the door. But once inside it's pretty modern, chill and relaxed. The decor isn't over-the-top. Everything is straight-edged and just... almost minimalistic. However, we sat in the patio area that was certainly heated so we could see the view of the water while the sun set. It was a wide-open setting and I'm very glad the restaurant didn't smash too many tables and chairs in there. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but I don't remember having any issues throughout dinner. It was fairly slow so I didn't expect any hold-ups. Food/Drinks: I started off with an old-fashioned which was fine. Nothing crazy. Next up was a New England clam chowder which is perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Textures were good and so were the seasonings. Spot-on. For dinner I went with their Prime Rib! It came out perfectly medium-rare with a side of fingerling potatoes, grilled squash, au jus and horseradish sauce. It was good. Just... kinda not exciting. :-/ Maybe I should've gone the seafood route since we were on the water. But no matter. Value: Not too crazy here. It's a nice restaurant, but prices aren't out of control. You can totally come here to chill, have a drink and an app or a full-on family dinner and not be upset at the final bill. In conclusion I liked it here, just not enough to want to drive all the way out here again. Would I come back? Sure, if I were invited by friends and stuff, but I highly encourage you reading this to pay this place a visit and enjoy the views! Thank you for reading.“

“Family friendly and full of regulars. The staff is nothing short of amazing. Food is consistent, always made the way you hoped it would come out and that’s what’s important! Great tap selection, easy to get on and off the highway. If you like sports there’s 6 TVs above the bar but it’s NOT a sports bar. Can’t recommend enough“

“Joe makes the best Lemon Drop martini! 🍸🍋“