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Seafood Newburg - The Clinton House, Clinton, NJ

The Clinton House

4.6
4.6
1983 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Mother's Day Reservations: Please call the restaurant to book your reservation. 908-730-9300.

Since 1743, locals and travelers alike have come to the historic Clinton House for superior quality steaks and seafood. Today our diverse menu is carefully paired to our award-winning selection of fine wines chosen by our expert sommelier. Our tavern features perfectly mixed classic cocktails to warm even the chilliest Hunterdon County night. Come to The Clinton House for superb food, fine wine, and friends.

Parking for The Clinton House is located in the lot across the street.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 730-9300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Book our private dining room, with a fireplace, for your banquets and special occasions! For more information, visit http://theclintonhouse.com/private-event/

What 1,983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hunterdon

    Best Ambience

  • Hunterdon

    Good for groups

  • Hunterdon

    Healthy

  • Hunterdon

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hunterdon

    Great for fine wines

  • Hunterdon

    Romantic

  • Hunterdon

    Good for special occasions

  • Hunterdon

    Lively

  • Hunterdon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Clinton House offers a charming, historic ambiance with a rich colonial atmosphere. Many guests appreciate the "excellent food and service" and "cozy fireplace" setting. While some find it pricey, the "prime rib" and "beef Wellington" receive high praise. Service can be inconsistent, but the overall dining experience is memorable.

1,983 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was okay. Was not seasoned well. A little bland. Service could have been better. The server did not clear our plates after each entree. For a fine dining establishment it was subpar. The restaurant itself is beautiful.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch or Dinner The Clinton House is perfect every time!!

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  3. Mark

    Poconos10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sadly the oyster appetizer was interesting , 1 minced oyster in Tim’s of spinach. Not what was expected The soup of the day in a small tea cup . Was good but tiny cup . Paying for bread as an appetizer is …. Not what was expected but last time we paid also . Filet was good crab cakes were good . We loved the old menu . And the old wine selections . Will we be back yes!! We love the ambiance the staff is wonderful. Food is good . Thank you for your wonderful restaurant, just a few tweaks .

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  4. Jennie

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Underwhelmed. Although the setting is very nice and comfortable and the service was good, the food was mid with a VERY high price point. I will not go back.

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  5. Don VIP

    Philadelphia56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy to come back again for dinner. Food was amazing! It's a beautiful place that did not disappoint. The prime rib was outstanding! The only drawback to the restaurant is that parking is very limited and it can be tough to park anywhere close, but it's really because the place has been there such a long time that things built up around it. Thank you again for a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Donald

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Service was amazing. Food. Was well prepared.

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  7. Frank

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For all of the history and cozy Hunterdon County vibe that Clinton House brings, the food just isn’t prepared well enough to warrant the price tag. Beef Wellington: filet came perfectly cooked inside, but the pastry was undercooked and lackluster at best. Sauce that came with it was flavorless and was too thick to enjoy. Broccoli au gratin was flavorless and the mashed potatoes were cold and under seasoned. Wife got a filet 6oz which she said was good. Everything came ala carte so the sides mentioned above were an extra $12 & &10. Would have been satisfied if everything ordered was of the quality you expect for a $75 meal. I almost forgot, we ordered a homemade tiramisu. Apparently the bartender has a business making this with a family recipe. It was perfect on every level. Waitress was great, knowledgeable and had history. Decor was dated yet charming as if you stepped into a decade of the past. Brick and wood authentic wood beams with fireplace central to the main dining area were worth experience to some degree, but the value of the food to price ratio was the deal breaker for us. See you in another couple of years when we hope the food improves greatly.

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  8. Mary VIP

    Philadelphia67 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our reservation, and I called to confirm that they would be serving their prime rib (only served Fridays thru Sunday). We arrived on time, actually a bit early and after we were seated, we were told they were out of the prime rib. As this is one of our favorite restaurants, we were sadly disappointed.

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  9. John

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Manhattan clam chowder and eggplant Parm were by far the best I've had anywhere in many years. I know I won't experience those flavors anywhere else. Great dinner

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  10. Dan

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience as usual. The food was prepared perfectly and the service was amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful night out.

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FAQs

The Clinton House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 730-9300.

The Clinton House is rated 4.6 stars by 1983 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Clinton House

2 West Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Clinton
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    A private parking lot is available across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (908) 730-9300
  • Private party facilities
    Book our private dining room, with a fireplace, for your banquets and special occasions! For more information, visit http://theclintonhouse.com/private-event/
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