The bar and seasonal drinks in the fall when I was here proved to be the best part. Unfortunately the rest of the food including my kids was just below average. I love the SoHA area, but this place is one to skip. read more

Clems is great and consistent. They shouldn't allow kids in the bar area. Bartenders and servers are always super nice.

Service was quick, and the prices weren't bad, but the food was terrible. My wife and I had to lay down for hours afterwards to let our food settle after. Try somewhere else read more

I LOVE to come to Clementine's! There is one in South Haven and one in St. Joe. Both are great places with great food, but the South Haven location has some tremendous history in the building! Of course, after a wonderful meal, you can take a stroll down to Lake Michigan from either location! My favorite meal there is the Tugboat Annie! Warning -- it is rich and filling, but delicious! The steak is covered in covered in melted cheese which a hidden delicious medly hidden under the cheese! The garlic bread is delicious as well, and I love their cole slaw too. My husband had a burger. He is very finicky about his burgers, too. He said it was the best burger he's had in a long time. The fries were a little soggy, but he really enjoyed the burger! read more

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Old ambiance. Food wasn't great. Always a long wait. Drinks ok. Would rather eat elsewhere in town.

We were asked to leave our table before we were finished with our drinks. Seems like once you pay you are dismissed. If this happened only once I might understand but twice now and will never go back again. If you are going to eat there DON'T pay or let them know if you don't want dessert until you are ready to leave. read more

Wanted so bad to enjoy this restaurant but their service really just missed the mark. Our waiter was extremely rude and checked out. When asked for a suggestion he stated he didn't care. He made inappropriate snide comments under his breath that the table was able to hear. He clearly didn't want to be there and made our group feel uncomfortable. He was overheard complaining to other staff members and overall put a damper on the meal. The food was good, especially the French onion soup, but unfortunately I believe you can find same quality food with better service elsewhere. read more

1st time here. Appetizers- shrimp..super good, zucchini great. Burger cooked perfect, walleye cooked great not over breaded, turkey and bacon sandwich good. Good portions, friendly staff, wait time 25 min for lunch. read more

Clementine's - Habitual town burger - American Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

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I went to Clementine's yesterday for lunch with a few friends, I was on the west side of the state for the weekend and we stopped by South Haven. Good waitservice and overall good food, though HUGE portions. I got a hamburger with whole grain mustard, bacon, and cheddar cheese, and curly fries on the side. I asked for my burger to be cooked medium, and there was no pink/red at all - it looked well-done - which was a little annoying, but not a big deal. Of the people I went with, one got a pasta dish, and the other two got sandwiches, I believe, and everyone liked their meals. We also split the fried mushrooms and the onion rings to start, which were very good, although I liked the onion rings better than the mushrooms. The building itself is a cool atmosphere, too - it looks old, and the light fixtures are gorgeous. read more

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You'd think that the food must be incredible given the long wait time, but I'm thinking that the long wait is all a part of their scam, ha! Plenty of empty tables inside so not sure what the wait is about, but it is good marketing -- ppl see a long line and assume this must be a 5-star restaurant. The food is very typical American. I'd rate it about the same level as an Applebees or Chilis, maybe a few notches below. The onion rings were good but everything else was just average. Not bad, not good, just middle of the road. The restaurant has carpet which I'm not a fan of and it reminds me a bit of Cracker Barrel with the style of decor. Everyone dresses extremely casual here, patrons are mostly seniors -- my husband and I were the youngest table and we're early 30s. Nothing wrong with seniors -- just an observation. Anywho, I hope this review doesn't sound too negative -- I truly thought the food was average and I expected more because of the wait, but I encourage you to check it out for yourself. Maybe you'll have a better experience! read more

Service is impeccable. Food is good, no problems with asking for changes to your meal. Portion is good sized. Will, come back here, again.

On 4th of July weekend, I went to a restaurant that I had heard about a lot from Google reviews and "Travel Channel" So I decided to try it myself! The biggest thing I heard from Clementine's is their famous "onion rings!" I'm a big onion rings fan, so ordering that was a no brainer! Sadly, the onion rings were a let down....They tasted almost bland, the batter on the rings felt wet and sometimes fell off the onions even when I picked them up. When I asked a waiter if the onion rings batter is always this wet, he replied with "Well.....you order it." Not the best answer for a questionable meal. There was a surprise however because before I got my table, I was in their bar enjoying their very delicious beer! I don't know if the beer was local there or made in the state, but it was delicious! Great beer and very refreshing! If I was ever near South Haven again, I would definitely give Clementine's another go, but for now, the experience was a let down..... read more

Clementine's - That was my first Michigan style beer and it was amazing! - American Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

I've been here more times than I can count and I'm never disappointed (by the food...service on the other hand is usually always bad)! The inside is gorgeous with an old-time feel and it's in a great location downtown where you'll usually be able to find ample parking. Always get the onion rings. Always. They're so good. I actually haven't been able to snap a picture of them yet because they disappear so fast. We're like vultures when they get to the table... Clementine's also has that "Good Good Ranch." If you love ranch...you know what I'm talking about. I could put that ranch on everything! My personal experiences with this place gives it a 4-star rating. If you were to ask my mom, my BF, or even a few other friends I've taken there they would tell you it's nothing special and barely deserves a 2-star rating. We're all entitled to our own opinions but...they're wrong. This place is delicious. read more

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With over $100 meal AND A MATCHING TIP at hole in the wall restaurant, the manage came by and asked us to leave to make room for their busy night of customers. We had only been there an hour and half of that was waiting for our order. We though we could sit down and relax to a good evening meal with a couple of new friends. BUT NOT the FAT ANGRY MANAGER CALLED US RUDE FOR ENJOYING A TABLE WE BASICALLY PAID FOR. She could not appreciate the value we brought to CLEMENTINES RESTAURANT. read more

Love their fried onion rings! Avoid the wait & try to get a seat at the bar. Always catch a meal here when in SoHa!

Came here to celebrate my dads 88th Birthday. He loved it. The food & service were outstanding. Love this place, so nostalgic and clean read more

Clementine's - Turkey BLT - American Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

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Good variety on menu. Onion rings to die for. Plan your visit usually a wait. Been coming here over 30 years

On the recommendation of 2 people from the hotel we are staying at we went to Clementine's for dinner in downtown South Haven. Joe our waiter was really a nice guy with a wonderful laugh. The place is charming inside, antiques and old artifacts are all around. The building is very historical, there is a picture inside of it from years ago. My husband had lake perch which he likes crispy and Joe made it happen! I wish I lived by this place I would be eating here all the time. Apparently it is very popular here, I can see why. read more

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Henne Penny pasta is delicious! Salmon cooked to perfection. Friendly and attentive staff. Watching the servers rolling silver brought back fond memories of summers spent working restaurants on the beach. read more

Looked like good food online, went to call in an order and they "don't do call-in/ to-go orders after 4pm." Very unhelpful and not smart. Should definitely consider changing this considering food looks really good. read more

Great service and good food. Our server was phenomenal. She was very attentive to the needs of our large group. We can't complain and we will be back. read more

It has been a staple for visitors to South Haven forever. The food is consistent every time you go there. The service is always great as their staff are all long timers. They are a great community member. read more

Onion rings were amazing. Had the French onion soup with bread roll- tasty and a reasonable price. Portions were generous and I loved the historic character of the building and furnishings. The waiter was pleasant and attentive. Would definitely return, and wait time was just 10-15 minutes. read more

Very good. Portions were a good size. Would go again. The French onion soup was amazing, we had sandwiches and they were big enough to split. read more

Great service. Good food classic setting. We will go again. The onion soup was good. Roast beef sandwich was juicy and tasty. Quesadillas were good. read more

This restaurant was delicious! My wife had the chicken with strawberry glaze and feta cheese and said it was the best she ever had! Service was awesome, would definitely come back! read more

Always a solid choice! I've never had a bad experience here however be prepared to wait 30-60 minutes for a table! Even tonight Blueberry festival a table for 8...yep they told us 45-60 minutes and sure enough 50 minutes our table was ready! They will text you so can shop the cute stores downtown South Haven. You can't go wrong with their cocktails, the blueberry lemonade was lovely. Their tower of onion rings great! My personal favorite is the "Oh My Darling" sandwich! Totally worth breaking my diet tonight! read more

My family and I have been coming to Clementine's for years! It's a staple in this little beach town. Make sure to get the onion rings! Be prepared for wait times this place is usually always busy especially during the season. You can't go wrong with just about anything on the menu. Very good drinks as well. read more

Clementine's - American Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

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Some time ago I had an amazing meal of pasta, fresh corn & salmon with a cream sauce. I still dream of that dish!

Our favorite restaurant in South Haven. The food is consistently good and never any issues with the service. They don't take reservations but the turnover time is quick so it's not a long wait. read more

Popular restaurant in town Very good food and great service Nice decor in dining rooms It was not too loud in dining room so it's easy to hold a conversation while enjoying your meal. There are big tables for seating groups. The center dining room is nice but busy with traffic from wait staff going to/from kitchen and customers going to the restrooms The restaurant has a small parking lot on center Street A short walk from the restaurant entrance read more

Clementine's is a South Haven classic. Every time we're in town, we say that we'll try something new, but always end up back here. I've never had anything I didn't like here, but I recommend stopping in on a Thursday and getting potato soup. It's the best! read more

Always good food. The service is great and we love the historical touches. They have a very large menu with lots of different choices

You and all of South Haven have made my summers and beyond magical. Your food never disappoints and every time my family and I come to South Haven we stop into Clementine's. It feels like home away from home. Anyone who goes to Clementine's for the first time get the stack of onion rings. You won't be disappointed! read more

. The perch was cardboard. The walleye was fishy. The chicken was dry. The prime rib was literally 1/3 fat. The onion rings were excellent. The salmon was pretty good. Overall, plenty of other good places in town to eat. read more

Greasy menu, unhealthy choices, everything in the place felt greasy. Service was slow. Not fresh. Not worth waiting for at all.

Really didn't see what the fuss was about this place and why there was a 2 hour wait. Was just very typical American food. Drink menu had a few but not the greatest selection. Out of my party I was the only one that enjoyed my meal. I ordered a salmon salad which is good no matter what. Nothing was bad with this place, it just wasn't anything special and to me not worth the wait. read more

Clementine's - American Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

Traditional, no frills, "American fare." Is the food inventive, no. But this restaurant gets 4 stars for doing what it does, very well. Experienced waitstaff, lots of larger tables for vacationing out-of-towners, large kids menu! Stopped in with two other families for lunch, I didn't love my perch sandwich but the French onion soup was everything I expected. Meals came out quickly and correctly. Very attentive server made sure the kids had all the drink refills and condiments their hearts desired! read more

This is the most horrible place to eat in South Haven... The wait times are awful. The manager there has no people skills what-so-ever. They think that they are the cat's meow, but they are subpar at best.Expensive and over-rated. read more

Food was very good - took the recommendation and got the onion rings - did not disappoint! The homemade ranch added to the yumminess. We also ordered the Saloon Sammy, Lake Perch, Oh My Darling & Tug Boat Annie. All was cooked to order, and we devoured every bite. Our server did an excellent job. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner and would definitely recommend to others. read more

Clementine's - Onion rings - American Near Me - South Haven, Michigan