This restaurant does not honor reservations/wait list and the service was unacceptably slow. It's a shame because the food is decent.

My husband and I were visiting from Indiana and were so pleasantly surprised! The food was so reasonably priced and tasted amazing!!!!!! Our waiter was so beyond kind ( I sadly forget his name). He offered us wine samples and split our food on separate plates for us since we split our entree. I will be sure to come back when we visit my dads in Michigan! A+ yay! read more

the food is pretty good just standard bar food service is a bit slow but they were a tad busy so i understand restaurant was pretty clean, good service and no wait read more

I can see only one reason to visit Clementine's: if you're craving something deep fried. The restaurant has delicious fried mushrooms, onion rings, shrimp, and French fries. The batter and seasoning is perfectly crispy, smooth, salty, and yeasty. Their homemade ranch is sinfully rich; the perfect dipping sauce. I'm giving two stars though, because it takes 45 minutes to get your food here, regardless of the time of day. The drinks are shrug-worthy, and the atmosphere is depressingly uninspired. There are some truly excellent restaurants and bars in St. Joe and Benton Harbor. And while the onion rings and ranch at Clementine's are 4 stars on their own, overall, this place is disappointing. read more

Updating with specifics about the menu: the appetizers are decent, in a small-town Michigan way (not damning with faint praise). Chicken wings a repeater, and the cheese dip is suitably runny without being drippy. Nachos and 'tater skins proper salt bombs; I've ordered them often enough to know. Of the entrees on the menu, I like the "Brewmaster Burger" (caramelized onions on a cheeseburger) and the Tuscan pasta (shrimp in a straightforward olive oil sauce)....but keep an eye on the daily specials menu. My husband loves their periodic (breaded) shrimp specials and while the straight-up prime rib is OK, what the cooks do with the leftover steak and prime rib can be inspired. read more

Beautiful restaurant on the lake with a great view of the water and the boats. Our waitress was excellent and everyone loved their food. Two people took food home as the servings were so generous they couldn't finish! The sweet onion salad dressing on the strawberry salad was delicious, and the strawberries tasted like they were right out of the garden! If you are in the area you should definitely check it out! read more

Great food!! The views are great of the river and Pier 33. If you like boats you will love this place. The fried mushrooms are huge and fantastic. We always order these. They are in a homemade batter and they are big and delicious. The chicken tenders are also homemade and just as tasty. The proportions are a decent size. I highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back!! read more

Love coming to Clementine's for a quick dinner, close to home and always clean and beautiful. Can't ask for nicer people then the staff that works there. Menu is varied and drinks are great . I had the Strawberry patch salad and everything was fresh and tasty as usual. Love watching the boats and people go by, very relaxing. read more

Nice place with good give 4.8 out of 5. Nice menu choices onion ring are great service was very good. Price was about right. Loved the view Would recommend if your in saint. Joe. Area ! read more

We really tried to like this place. I came in with my wife and two kids. We sat on the patio while we waited on our table. No problem. Nice staff outside took our drink orders and we got something to hold us over. Once we were seated inside, it was a completely different story. Worst service I've had at a restaurant in a while. The guy couldn't have been worse. It took 15 minutes to get the drinks. Tea's and water. It then took 45 minutes to get our food. It doesn't matter how good the food is. I find the food get better the faster it gets out to you. We were all ready to go and my wife asked for a to-go box. Twice. Then he came over with the check 10 minutes later and asked if we'd like the meal boxed up. Maybe a different server would give me a different experience, but I'll probably never give it a chance again. read more

This is a cute little restaurant tucked back by the docks in somewhere MI. We spent the day canoeing and wanted some seafood. This was close to the canoe rental place and the food was pretty delish. We ordered a sampling of dishes to share and I would have to say my absolute favorite was the local fish. It tasted fresh and the herb crust was fantastic. If I am ever in this area again, I would definitely go again. Pricing was not bad for what they offered. It seemed to be about $10 a plate for lunch. read more

Had heard so much about Clementines 1 and Too that we had to stop. Service was excellent, place was clean and friendly. I will start off by saying I am not a particular fan of fish, but I had the shrimp/fried perch special. IT was good, but not great. WIfe's gumbo platter was great. Onion rings were served to neighbors table and they looked FANTASTIC. It was okay in my book, but nothing to write home about. read more

I have been to Clementines Too on many occasions and love the food and atmosphere. I went in early June (not sure of date) and on the board in the women's restroom there was a long statement written about Democrats, guns, and "cops". As I was leaving the restroom an employee came in and started to erase the statement. She said "customers have the right to write what they want and we have the right to erase it". This was very unpleasant at the time but I didn't think of it again until today because I'm going to St. Joe tomorrow and don't want to see something like that when I'm just out trying to enjoy a meal. I'm sure I'll go back to Clementines Too at some point, but it won't be soon. I am very disappointed. read more

I first visited this establishment on a Sunday. Atmosphere is nice and I did enjoy the décor. Our group started with the onion rings and, in the words of Dick Enberg, "Oh MY!" Light, flavorful and not too greasy, which truly continued to boost my opinion about this place. I decided to go with the Berkshire burger and seasoned curly fries. I patiently waited with anxious verve. Then, 35 min., 3 iced teas and one bathroom break later, my dish decided to come out of the kitchen and bless me with its presence. I wish I would have met Saruman an hour earlier so he could have saved me from this disappointment. The pepper jack cheese: Looked as if it was taken off of a table where it sat under the sun for the better part of a spring day. The Bacon: Who am I kidding, no cook or chef is so terrible as to ruin this beauty of a contribution with which swine has blessed us (If there is some place out there that HAS found a way to ruin bacon, tear it down). The Burger: Overcooked, dry as the Sahara, and as bad as the McConaughey movie (which I felt was slightly saved by Steve Zahn, but he was not available for this bomb). Curly fries: They were reasonably decent and seemed to be the freshest cooked item on my plate. I attempted to resurrect any bit of tasty juiciness by pouring some au jus from another diner in our group, but to no avail. This burger ceased to exist in deliciousness once the cook laid his hands upon it. It could only lay there, that was its only defense. Normally, I would have griped and complained, but since the outing was being paid for by another in our party, I felt to say something about it then and there would be a bad cheek. I know I will be returning because a couple in our Sunday lunch group really likes the place, so I will give it another chance or two. I am hoping that this experience was a fluke occurrence and my next meal will smack me senseless with a redemptive, tasteful culinary effort. read more

The deep fried mushrooms were great. Although my prime rib was overcooked, it was still tender, and our waitress Amber was knowledgeable about the beers, and super friendly. The food I'd give 3 - 3.5 stars, the service was a 5. Clementine's is a solid place if you're hungry and looking for hefty portions. read more

The rating is too low for this place. I'm glad we gave it a shot. This was overall the most family-friendly restaurant we ate at while in St. Joseph. When I saw the onion rings coming out, I had to try some, and they did not disappoint. My chicken dish was decent, and a large portion with all the sides. My wife got some sort o turkey sandwich on a croissant and that was the clear winner. The turkey was delectable, thanksgiving style, and piled high. We sat outside, and I'd call it more of a parking lot view than a river view, but it was pleasant nonetheless, and the kids liked watching people take their boats out. The head-scratcher here is the inside decor. When you pull up, looks like a Bob Evans-style family home-cooking type place, and the menu matches, but the decor inside is all super modern and elegant. Our waiter was excellent - friendly and attentive, even though he was clearly dealing with a huge table nearby. Tip: We went early (5:15) and got in immediately. By the time we left, there was quite a lot of folks waiting. Overall, definitely recommended, especially for families. read more

The recent reviews were mixed and so we felt like this was a gamble. We are so happy that we tried it! Our boys had clam chowder for an appetizer and it was delicious. We had to try the onion rings that other reviewers mentioned and WOW!!! The half stack of rings was plenty for a family of 4 and we learned from the waiter that they aren't frozen. Their chef slices them fresh off of the onion and breads and fries them. So delicious! We went with the half bucket of steamed shrimp and it was delicious and fresh. The strawberry salad was delicious with the onion dressing and the perch dinner was great! The burgers were just okay but everything else was worth it! Service was 5 star. Pleasant water view of the docks. If it weren't 94 degrees outside we would have tried the patio. We will be back! read more

Absolutely the best onion rings I have ever had! This was my first visit to Saint Joseph and was treated to lunch at Clementines. I couldn't make up my mind between the perch sandwich or the Jr. Cesar's Salad with grilled chicken. I went with the salad and it was fantastic! The only thing that I would have truly loved would have been able to sample a platter of the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion rings with that yummy ranch dressing! I'm looking forward to returning this fall. Maybe my "platter wish" will come true! read more

I feel like the only person on earth that isn't a fan of Clems. My friends like it, my wife likes it, my coworkers like it, other reviewers on here like it. I really want to like it... but I don't. I cringe everytime my wife wants to go there. It's like the menu was put together by AARP. Everything here (besides the Onion Rings and French Onion Soup) is bland and average. The salads are okay. The burgers are tolerable. The steaks...blah. I don't like fish so I haven't tried that yet. But I've heard good things about it. I feel like Truman on The Truman Show. Something's not adding up. read more

I must be going to a different restaurant than all the other reviewers. I tried to like Clementines. I wanted to like it. The only saving grace is the location - being able to look out over the marina is great and the outdoor dining is good on a nice day. The onion rings are good (the homemade ranch that comes with is delicious) but the food in general is just not that great. It does not taste fresh; clearly prepared from a box or a can (for the most part). I have been to Clementine's three times now and each time I was hoping for different results. If you are searching for great, local, fresh food...I'd look elsewhere. If you want to find a busy spot, with good ambience and nice servers, where it's easy to park- this might be enough for you. read more

Great onion rings, for starters. However my wife had a perch sandwich that salt-cured her from the inside out. I had a bite and thought it was pretty salty, but I guess it really built up for her over the course of the sandwich. Our daughter had a kids' menu item -- corn dogs and curly fries, blech -- and thought it was only okay. I could have told her that, but one must let one's child spread her wings and learn things for herself. I, on the other hand, had a caesar salad and French onion soup, both of which were good. The salad was just a typical caesar, but was the smaller of the two options and still good-sized. The soup was pretty tasty -- not too salty (surprisingly, given the sandwich) and good winey flavor. In contrast to other reviews, we had great service. Fast, pleasant, efficient. And the check came quickly so we could get on to the business of blowing vacation money in this pretty little town. read more

If you are looking for a tasty dinner and pleasant atmosphere, it is a right one where to go. We ordered burgers and they were so juicy, mouthwatering! Draft beer is outstanding! We tried several kinds, all are good. You can get a view with a marina outside.. It's is so romantic! Manager Mark was attentive to our needs since we had a baby with us and got us seated very promptly. read more

Clementines Too - Great brewed beer! Kolsh Ale and raspberry rubaeus:) highly recommended - Seafood Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

It's been a few years since I've visited this location, however because if great previous visits in earlier years decided this would be the perfect choice to take my wheelchair bound father. Clementines was a favorite dining place for he and my mother who has since passed, so I thought we'd enjoy reminiscing as well. The staff were very accommodating when I asked for a table for 4 that was out of way...meaning kitchen traffic as well as guests. We were seated at the last table in the back which allowed us a bit more room and a smidge of privacy. My 13 yr old nephew accompanied us too which gave a nice cross section of ages at the table. Pops ordered the Lake perch with baked potatoe which also came with cole slaw and garlic bread. I ordered the salmon dinner which came with steamed broccoli, wild rice along with garlic bread too. Hubs got the burger...who knows why. He said it was good and ate it all. Nephew ordered burger as well with curly fries. Food came out in a reasonable time and was temp hot when served. Our server was friendly, and attentive. Prices are very reasonable for the location and service. I'm glad we chose to stop in. It was a nice and pleasant Sunday lunch. read more

Came here after the wine festival at Warren Dunes State Park.The gentleman who greeted us was very friendly and seated us right away. My wife had the perch and I had the Tugboat Annie. As previous reviews have stated, the perch was quite good but maybe priced a bit too high for the portion you receive. The Tugboat Annie on the other hand was well portioned, cooked perfectly and best of all, the topping of crab, mushroom and mozzarella was very generous. There was enough for every bite of steak. So often that is not the case and should be a crime:) The VIP Bloody was very good and arrived with a delicious garnish of cheese, pickle and an olive. The decision to give 4 stars was made easier by the service provided to us by Nick. He had an outstanding demeanor and came across as sincere and genuine. It was the type of service you appreciate and might just be enough to get us to come back for a second time, even with all the great choices in the area. read more

I regularly snarf down Clementine Too's food, though I usually have takeaway (I'm antisocial and hide in my cave, but I still need to eat). As to apps, the onion rings are always a winner. The french onion soup is good, if a bit greasy. I always get the Gunslinger steak, medium rare. Normally when you order takeaway from a restaurant, they give you a subpar cut of meat, since you won't be there to complain/not tip. Clementine's steaks, takeaway or not, are always perfectly cooked. It's a guilty pleasure on a Friday night, with a vodka tonic while watching trash television at home in the dark. read more

Dined here twice in a few days of a holiday away from CAlifornia enroute to detroit. Bar food but decent salads and Perch. This neck of the woods, it's all about the perch. Walleye was great too. Our server was juggling her duties masterfully but could have used fewer tables or another set of hands. read more

Clementines too has good ambience, good device, bit higher on price. We ordered their signature onion ring, French onion soup which was bit salty, Reel perch sandwich and crab and shrimp sandwiches. Food was good tastewise and fish was fresh. Overall good experience!!! read more

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It's good but not great. I like to sit outside by the river. Our server was a young gal she was excellent! The Strawberry Chicken salad is nice. Their house wines are on the cheap side. The Asian pasta dish is also good. Actually about 3.5 stars out of 5 . Prices are middle of the road. read more

We had lunch here on a Sunday We started with their "famous onion rings" and they and the sauce were in fact really good . My husband got a chicken sandwich and I got French onion soup and the Oh My Darling seafood open sandwich. Soup was excellent and sandwiches were better than average just no wow factor taste wise. Service was excellent and the view was overlooking a small marinas read more

The service was good. The Cesar salad had pasta in it! Pretty much sums this place up. The salmon was fishy, dry, and 1/2 the size it should be for 16 dollars. I don't think they should legally be allowed to call their mussels by that name, literally a few mussels in a pound of butter with a box of frozen spinach on top. Walleye was dry. Our server was very nice and kept our waters full. For 75$ after tip I could have gone to a real seafood restaurant. read more

Our typical stop when I'm with my mother in St. Joe. She loves the perch here and as do I. Like most of the reviewers below me, the service seems to be the weak-link to this well known restaurant. This is a place that draws you in on a summer's day....sitting by the marina outside under the umbrella and watching the boats go by. This place gets very busy as well, so be sure to plan accordingly for a decent wait time. read more

It was great to be seated and served so quickly on the busy art fair Saturday. The waitress did a great job and the Thai Chicken Linguine had a good blend of spices and peanut flavor. I wish I could cook my broccoli to the color and tenderness that they did. read more

Super service which brings the rating up to 3. Oh My Darling sandwich was awful. Tasteless shrimp and FAKE crabmeat on a lukewarm untoasted piece of bread. Perch was OK and the ribs were tender, meaty with a good sauce. Potato pancakes were deep fried and dry. Best part of the lunch was the onion rings. Ordered as an appetizer which made up for the parts of the meal we didn't want to finish. read more

Cute restaurant with an excellent bar and beer selection! The food is always delicious and their prime rib special on Saturdays can't be beat! Burgers are huge and the curly fries are perfect! Outdoor patio looks out on the river and the restaurant is great for families! read more

The food was good. The service was good. I was however a little turned off by a woman that had a dog in a stroller with a diaper on. Clearly not an service dog. I was trying to have a peaceful dinner with my wife the last thing I want is a dog barking next to me. read more

Awwww, was disappointed slightly. Server quickly seated us and very friendly and attentive and was tipped for it. But food was lacking flavor. The perch was bland. The onion soup was awful. Tasted old and like dirty water. The shrimp was fresh. The salad was fresh. The broccoli was steamed but Brown tinted and over-cooked. The outside scenery was nice and relaxing. Was looking for a true seafood fish place with good flavors. It was ok. read more

Horrible service. in the past we have always gone to their South Haven location. Almost always order perch, and onion rings. Nothing was served piping hot; it apparently had been under heat lamps for an extended period. Was a bad meal......PERIOD! Waitress never once checked with us for water and diet Pepsi refills. Waitress never checked to see if we were okay! read more

We went, we saw, we were disappointed. We came here three years ago during vacation and loved it. I am not sure what has happened since then but we were very disappointed.Service was very slow and they were not busy. We waited 40-55 minutes for our food. I ordered the Roscoe ribeye mid-well and received it almost well done. If I wouldn't have waited so long it would have went back. The onion rings were good but nothing I haven't had before. Not sure what all the fuss is about. The best part was the beer!! In all we will not be going back in future vacations... Bye bye Clementine's. read more

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Michael our server was GREAT! Very personable & made sure we had want we wanted. Also, run to talk too. Our food was great as well. The service is what topped it off though. Thanks Michael! read more

Clementines Too is a true 3/5 stars (when the server isn't on their first week.) The food is good, not excellent, not poor. I find that 60% of their menu has some sort of cheese / cream sauce that is smothered on the food. But, maybe that's what the local residents want. Just recently, they added a "small plates" menu that is actually a really smart idea... The salmon dish is tasty and fresh. Come here if you have 45minutes to spend ordering, eating, and paying your bill. Don't count on getting in during the summer on a weekend without at least a 40 minute wait. read more