Clipper Inn

Really nice experience.  The food was excellent, I ordered the baked puff seafood (not a regular item, on the specials menu.) I also tasted the red and white pasta and the coconut chicken.  I though the sauces were the strong point of all the dishes, each sauce was distinct and delicious.  The deserts were excellent,with many options to choose from.  The staff made the experience special though.  Our waitress and the bar tenders happily made our young daughter feel welcome, even bringing her some grapes to tide her over, not something you get at every upper end restaurant, really family friendly.

We got in early, and by the time we left the parking lot was packed.  My parents, who go often, did comment that a peak hour dinner could take a couple hours.  You should be prepared what could be a leisurely dinner if you do on busy weekend hours.  Not a bad place to spend a couple hours, the beer list was actually pretty good as well.

Impressed with the quality of the food and the creativity of the chef.  A fun and lively atmosphere in the bar which serves the full menu.  The inn itself  has been updated since we were here last.  Nice improvements such as flat screen TV.  The owner clearly takes pride in his inn. Staff is friendly.  Loved the bartender Mitzie.

I recently led a Thousand Islands bike tour of 8 friends, a repeat of an annual event. We were staying one Friday night in Clayton and had dined elsewhere in Clayton previously and the choices had not been to everyone's satisfaction, so I looked for another option and found the Clipper Inn.

Initially, I made a reservation for 8 people and then needed to change it to 9. I also had to change the time of the reservation twice. And touring by bicycle, it was hard to know our actual arrival time at the motel nor what time everyone would be ready. We ended up arriving at the restaurant a half hour before our reservation time. Nine hungry cyclists expected to wait at the bar until our table would be ready. We were surprised when we were lead graciously through the busy dining room to our waiting table!

From that point, things only got better! The accommodations were comfortable, the wait staff was attentive, the prices were reasonable, the food was good, portions ample, and a great time was had by all.

I heartily recommend the Clipper Inn.