Historic Clifton Mill
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Buckwheat Pancakes with Eggs and Sausage
Garbage Omelette with Buckwheat Pancakes
Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill
Banana Bread Specialty Pancakes
Stage Coach French Toast
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Country Egg Breakfast
Biscuits and Gravy
Chicken & Waffle
Reuben Sandwich
Historic Clifton Mill Reviews
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We stopped in here for lunch during a family vacation. The food was excellent. It was the best place we ate at during our whole vacation. The staff is all so nice and friendly. The place is beautiful. Im so glad we stopped here. We really enjoyed our visit. I highly recommend it and I will definitely be stopping here again the next time we are in the area.
We were seated in the best place! We watched the crew assembling the lights for Christmas 🎄
Really cool place on the Little Miami River. It is now a popular restaurant, but the working grist mill dates back to 1802. On site is also an Old Covered Bridge and a Log Cabin. We did not eat at the restaurant but it appeared to be busy. I bought a T-shirt in the gift shop.
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 4PM |
The Historic Clifton Mill is a popular destination, especially during the holidays. The restaurant offers delicious meals, friendly service, and a unique atmosphere. Vegetarian options include cornmeal pancakes, skillets, and wild mushroom omelets. The historic grist mill dates back to 1802 and overlooks the scenic Clifton Gorge on the Little Miami River. On site are also an Old Covered Bridge and a Log Cabin. It's a wheelchair-accessible spot for a day trip from nearby cities.
Visitors praise the interesting history and attentive staff. The meals are well-liked, with customers enjoying a variety of dishes. The large pancakes and skillets are especially popular, with some guests noting how huge the portions are and how tasty the food is. The pancakes are made from flour ground right at the mill. The staff is friendly and keeps coffee cups filled. Many appreciate the quick service, with some saying they only wait a few minutes for their food, and leftovers are common for big breakfasts like the Big Breakfast, which is only $30 and feeds five people. The setting, including the covered bridge, the rushing river, the waterfalls, and the view from the mill, is very picturesque, and the water flowing through the stream adds to the soothing atmosphere. It feels like stepping back in time.
During Christmas, the restaurant transforms with an extraordinary display of lights and other wonders, making it a complete experience. Guests can tour the mill, buy old-time candy, and enjoy the impressive light display. The gift shop offers items like pancake mix and T-shirts to take home. Overall, visitors find the place charming and recommend stopping by if in the area, enjoying both the historic site and the delicious food. The building's age does not detract from its cleanliness, and the friendly staff makes every visit enjoyable.