The Clinton House in Clinton, NJ, is a destination for guests who want more than a meal—they want an experience that feels memorable from the moment they arrive.
Set in a historic space at 2 W Main St, this high-end bar and eatery combines classic American seafood and steak favorites with a warm, homey atmosphere that makes every visit feel inviting.
Whether you’re stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, The Clinton House offers the kind of polished yet comfortable setting that works beautifully for everything from a relaxed solo meal to a romantic evening out or a special gathering with friends and family.
What sets The Clinton House apart is its thoughtful balance of quality, comfort, and convenience. Guests can enjoy fast service, a strong beer selection, creative cocktails, an impressive wine list, and standout desserts, along with comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and local specialties that keep the menu appealing for a wide range of tastes.
With outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services available, it is easy to enjoy a great meal in the way that best fits your plans.
A fireplace, bar on site, private dining room, and table service add to the atmosphere, while the cozy, quiet, romantic, and upmarket feel makes it especially appealing for those looking to celebrate, unwind, or simply enjoy a refined night out.
Accessibility and guest comfort are also clearly a priority here. The Clinton House provides wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, helping ensure a more welcoming experience for every visitor. Reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, making it easy to plan ahead for busy evenings.
Guests can pay conveniently with credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments, and the restaurant’s strong 4.30-star rating from 756 reviews reflects the consistent quality and care that diners have come to appreciate.
For those seeking a trusted local restaurant with classic flavors, a historic setting, and a genuinely inviting feel, The Clinton House delivers an experience worth returning to again and again.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Cozy atmosphere, excellent service, Fernanda our waitress was lovely and properly attentive. Onion rings pretty close to perfect, good steak, and lovely shrimp appetizer. The menu is interesting, my second time there, my sense is you can’t go wrong. A charming warm meal experience is what the Clinton House offers.
The Clinton House has very good food and is widely known for having the best steaks around. Order a steak and you will not be disappointed! Their food is always fresh, hot and beautifully presented. There is plenty of on-street parking in front of their restaurant and on the street across from the restaurant towards the falls. There is also a free parking lot across the street from the restaurant. They have a solid base of local clientele for lunch, dinner and drinks; which says a lot.
Loved the old-world charm — exposed beams, rich historic character, and just a hint of a ghostly vibe that makes the place unforgettable. I had the steak au jus with fries, perfectly done and full of flavor. My friends ordered the chicken and the steak frites, and both were just as impressed. A delicious, satisfying meal in a uniquely cool atmosphere — definitely a spot worth visiting again
We came in during lunch time and we had a great experience. Our waitress was extremely nice and attentive. It’s a must to order their fried mushrooms and baked clams. The fried mushrooms were crispy and the dipping sauce was full of flavor. For entrees, we ordered the pan-seared salmon and beef wellington. The salmon was very crispy and the beef wellington was tendered and savory. We ordered the tiramisu for desert but they have plenty of deserts options as well. And it’s a must to ordered desert!
Eating here for brunch today was such a treat! The restaurant is so pretty and quaint inside. We loved the atmosphere. The food was incredible. From the oysters to the lobster BLT to the pork chops and carrot cake, 10/10 all around! We had fantastic service and just enjoyed being there and relaxing with a wonderful meal. We will be back!
Very nice place, the menu offers a wide range of different food to choose from, desserts are presented on a wooden board to look at before deciding, very friendly staff and decent Jazz music in the background, which lifts the atmosphere to a higher level. Prices are a little bit on the more expensive side, but absolutely worth it. Parking is just in front. Highly recommendable.
Great restaurant in the beautiful historic Town of Clinton, where you can enjoy a walk before or after dining. Parking, with no time limit, is available in front or across the street. Prices are reasonable priced whether you want to order a lunch type meal moderately priced or go all out with a 3 course meal with appetizers. Food is always delicious and service is always friendly and accommodating. I’ve been dining here for years and have no complaints, only great dining memories!
Come here for a birthday celebration. The food was great. The foof service was super. Don't forget to take a picture in front of the fireplace with your friends and family. There is a very pretty stain glass artwork hanging on the ceiling. It will enhance your picture a great deal. We usually call ahead to meet reservations. This restaurant is located next to a river and the Hunterton Art Museum. If you stop by and browse the art exhibition. You will not be disappointed.
Not too many places seem to be serving prime rib as much these days, so I googled prime rib near me and the Clinton house popped up on my phone. I took a buddy of mine from high school and we both ordered the the king cut prime rib. When it came I was not expecting it to be a super-sized King cut. Our server Carissa who was fantastic every step of the way, said it was a 33 Oz Bone in-prime rib. This prime rib was one of the best prime ribs I think I've ever had it was so tender and flavorful. I would highly recommend the Clinton house. It was a little bit pricey but you get perfection all the way through your meal.
This was our first time eating here and I don't know why we waited so long! First of all, it's a beautiful restaurant. It's also very cozy and romantic. We were seated near the bar but it was not distracting. All of the food was delicious and big portions! The drinks were great too. Luigi was our server and was very attentive to our every need. Order Luigi's tiramisu, it was the best we've been tried! It's the week before Halloween and a guy dressed like a zombie walked by our table at one point which was so fun! I can't wait to go back!
Common questions about The Clinton House
The Clinton House is located at 2 W Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809, NJ 08809, United States.
You can reach The Clinton House by calling +1 908-730-9300.
The Clinton House has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 756 customer reviews.
The Clinton House features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Clinton House features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Clinton House features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Clinton House features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Clinton House features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
The Clinton House features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Clinton House features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Clinton House features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Quiet, Romantic, Upmarket.
The Clinton House features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Clinton House features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Clinton House features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Clinton House features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Clinton House features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
The Clinton House features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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