Spokane's beloved Clinkerdagger's has become a mediocre restaurant at best. Besides the River, and Spokane's downtown views and the lovely historic building -which are fantastic, the food has become uninspiring and dull.
We both ordered the 9oz tenderloin filet that came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Overall I'd rate the dish as DRY. The asparagus was grilled. Nothing was added to enhance the flavour or appearance. The same is true for the mashed potatoes. Just a lump of dry mashed potatoes. The steak was very middle of the road and also dry. Overall the meal presentation lacked, well, a appealing presentation.. This was a $60 steak dinner.
For me presentation sets the stage along with the server's introduction to you. Ours didn't bring bread -we had to ask for it after our meal was served.
Going to Clink's use to be a wonderful experience not only for the ambience but also the food. This was a very expensive dining experience for us and will probably be the last time we go there. The place could also use a good scrubbing. Especially all that old greasy looking pewter plates on the walls and the art.
I don't like to be negative and typically don't write reviews if I'm not happy with a meal. Clink's seems to have let go of all intentions to be the CUT ABOVE RESTAURANT That they once were. SAD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lorey
Nice fine dining experience. Great service/staff. Dining area felt a bit crowded and noisy. Food was wonderful, facilities were very kept and clean. Would definitely recommend!
Kristina
Clinkerdagger was absolutely wonderful! The view overlooking the water was truly stunning and made the whole evening feel extra special. We ordered the prime rib and it was phenomenal—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Their wine selection was impressive as well, with plenty of great options to pair with our meal. The atmosphere was romantic, cozy, and perfect for a date night. We had such a lovely experience and will definitely be coming back!
Ben
Food, service, and ambience are all exemplary, and there are items on the menu that are distinctive (almond-crusted scallops) or simply done unusually well (Key lime pie).
Shawn
It was Thanksgiving, so it was hectic. However, the food quality and service were as good as we could have hoped. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a high-quality dining experience with a stunning river view.
Cassandra
Our female server was outstanding. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name. We had a group of six and our food was delicious. We loved our table by the window.
Michael
Out-of-town company joined us for dinner at Clinkerdagger. They had come to Spokane to explore future assisted living options. My wife and I wanted them to get a view of Spokane Falls while we dined. I requested a window table in the reservation. Upon arrival, I was informed no window tables were available for our party. After we had been seated in a corner area across from the window tables, an assistant manager came to our table to inform us that another party of 6 had cancelled its reservation and offered to move us to a window table. Of course, we accepted his offer and we were moved to a table with a great view of the falls. The food as usual was great and our server was very attentive. Take a hospitality lesson from Clinkerdagger, all you Spokane Downtown restaurant owners!
kolby
Best prime in Spokane thus far and only place we have found with lobster. Kudos to the cook. The establishment is beautiful and view amazing.
Tom
We absolutely enjoy our experience each time we dine there. Is a very special place to be.
Rosemarie
We had a great dinner with our daughter to celebrate my birthday. We were seated in the corner by the window where we can see the the view of the Pavillion. It was really nice to have a free creme brulee, my favorite dessert and was able to blew a small candle. :-)
Waited over an hour to get our soups. All tables around us sat after us but served 1st. Found came out with soaps dried out and cold
Sarah
Felt very well taken care of, wasn't rushed through dinner. It was a very nice change. We all noticed and appreciated it. The food was soooo good!! The drinks were also amazing!
Monique
We had a reservation at 7:00 and waited 30 minutes to be seated. Our entrees were served before we were done with our salads. The food was cold.
Alexia
This was our first time here. I absolutely loved the staff here! Everyone is super friendly and happy to help. We got a beautiful window view, which added to our experience. The noise was on the high end, as well as it being a bit crowded. My prime rib was cooked to perfection, the only issue was it had a decent amount of fat on it. My hunny loved his ribeye! The flavors were very good! Overall we enjoyed our experience.
Debbie
Sat outside on the deck overlooking the river. The view was fantastic. The food is always good, as well as cocktails. The service was spot on. I have never had a bad experience at Clinkerdaggers. Love the ambiance inside as well.
Spokane's beloved Clinkerdagger's has become a mediocre restaurant at best. Besides the River, and Spokane's downtown views and the lovely historic building -which are fantastic, the food has become uninspiring and dull. We both ordered the 9oz tenderloin filet that came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Overall I'd rate the dish as DRY. The asparagus was grilled. Nothing was added to enhance the flavour or appearance. The same is true for the mashed potatoes. Just a lump of dry mashed potatoes. The steak was very middle of the road and also dry. Overall the meal presentation lacked, well, a appealing presentation.. This was a $60 steak dinner. For me presentation sets the stage along with the server's introduction to you. Ours didn't bring bread -we had to ask for it after our meal was served. Going to Clink's use to be a wonderful experience not only for the ambience but also the food. This was a very expensive dining experience for us and will probably be the last time we go there. The place could also use a good scrubbing. Especially all that old greasy looking pewter plates on the walls and the art. I don't like to be negative and typically don't write reviews if I'm not happy with a meal. Clink's seems to have let go of all intentions to be the CUT ABOVE RESTAURANT That they once were. SAD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nice fine dining experience. Great service/staff. Dining area felt a bit crowded and noisy. Food was wonderful, facilities were very kept and clean. Would definitely recommend!
Clinkerdagger was absolutely wonderful! The view overlooking the water was truly stunning and made the whole evening feel extra special. We ordered the prime rib and it was phenomenal—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Their wine selection was impressive as well, with plenty of great options to pair with our meal. The atmosphere was romantic, cozy, and perfect for a date night. We had such a lovely experience and will definitely be coming back!
Food, service, and ambience are all exemplary, and there are items on the menu that are distinctive (almond-crusted scallops) or simply done unusually well (Key lime pie).
It was Thanksgiving, so it was hectic. However, the food quality and service were as good as we could have hoped. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a high-quality dining experience with a stunning river view.
Our female server was outstanding. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name. We had a group of six and our food was delicious. We loved our table by the window.
Out-of-town company joined us for dinner at Clinkerdagger. They had come to Spokane to explore future assisted living options. My wife and I wanted them to get a view of Spokane Falls while we dined. I requested a window table in the reservation. Upon arrival, I was informed no window tables were available for our party. After we had been seated in a corner area across from the window tables, an assistant manager came to our table to inform us that another party of 6 had cancelled its reservation and offered to move us to a window table. Of course, we accepted his offer and we were moved to a table with a great view of the falls. The food as usual was great and our server was very attentive. Take a hospitality lesson from Clinkerdagger, all you Spokane Downtown restaurant owners!
Best prime in Spokane thus far and only place we have found with lobster. Kudos to the cook. The establishment is beautiful and view amazing.
We absolutely enjoy our experience each time we dine there. Is a very special place to be.
We had a great dinner with our daughter to celebrate my birthday. We were seated in the corner by the window where we can see the the view of the Pavillion. It was really nice to have a free creme brulee, my favorite dessert and was able to blew a small candle. :-)
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Waited over an hour to get our soups. All tables around us sat after us but served 1st. Found came out with soaps dried out and cold
Felt very well taken care of, wasn't rushed through dinner. It was a very nice change. We all noticed and appreciated it. The food was soooo good!! The drinks were also amazing!
We had a reservation at 7:00 and waited 30 minutes to be seated. Our entrees were served before we were done with our salads. The food was cold.
This was our first time here. I absolutely loved the staff here! Everyone is super friendly and happy to help. We got a beautiful window view, which added to our experience. The noise was on the high end, as well as it being a bit crowded. My prime rib was cooked to perfection, the only issue was it had a decent amount of fat on it. My hunny loved his ribeye! The flavors were very good! Overall we enjoyed our experience.
Sat outside on the deck overlooking the river. The view was fantastic. The food is always good, as well as cocktails. The service was spot on. I have never had a bad experience at Clinkerdaggers. Love the ambiance inside as well.
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