We stayed here for a week. Great price and well maintained hotel. The restaurant was nice and the food was delicious. Strong drinks service was excellent!! read more

If there is one restaurant that absolutely blew my mind and belly with the taste, presentation and service, then this has to be it. My God! Everything from Appetizers to desserts was pure delish and scrumptious. Running out of adjectives to properly explain but just this, one of the best dinner to remember. Ever. read more

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We had a great time at this restaurant. The food was great and the chef visited our table to see how everything was going. I had Davy's locker, king crab, scallops, shrimp and cod. It was fresh cooked perfectly and was worth every penny. My wife had the Thai curry with shrimp and scale. It was exceptional and she eat every last bite. We didn't order any appetizers but, the meal came with a salad and bread. The salad was perfection and the bread was awesome. This has been the best place we have found in town. I'm headed back to CA in few days and hope to eat here one more time before we go. read more

Had amazing dinner for two at the clipper in on a recent trip to the thousand Islands. The food, the service everything was remarkable. We also left a pair of glasses there and left a message after hours. Not long after I received a call that they had found the glasses it would be available on Sunday morning to pick them up. Highly recommended. read more

You never can go wrong eating at the Clipper Inn. Drinks at the bar is always the place to start... lots of selections for cocktails, beer and wine served in a friendly atmosphere. Everything we ordered - there was 4 of us - came hot and cooked to perfection. The creamy horseradish dressing on my salad was so tasty. The portions were a good size and required a doggie bag. Unfortunately, there was no room for dessert. If you come to the 1000 Islands.... plan on going for dinner at Clipper. You won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing food and great service! We have a vacation home in Clayton and have dinner here every time we're in the area.

Restaurant was packed. Always a good sign. Very attentive staff, wonderful appetizers, drinks and main courses. Lots to choose from on the menu. I had the swordfish, friends had the tuna, seafood curry and a rib eye steak. We gave each other a "taste." Escargot and scallops for shareable appetizers. If this restaurant was closer, I would be a frequent guest. But I will be back. Thank you for a great dining experience. read more

Went here for my Anniversary. Ordered off the "Specials" menu... I ordered the Seared duck breast with blue cheese pattie and Bok choy and mushroom as the veggie side. My husband ordered Salmon with the same veggie with a creamy sauce. Both dishes we great and priced well. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by this wonderful restaurant. The food was very fresh, flavorful and well presented! The service was friendly and quick! I had the Thai curry scallops and shrimp and my wife had the fennel crusted tuna special, and both were excellent! If you're looking for a break from the pizza and burger tourist joints, this is the restaurant for you! read more

We had such a wonderful experience at the Clipper Inn! So very many gluten free options, including several desserts.The food was delicious, the service was wonderful and the restaurant itself was beautiful. I only wish I lived closer so I could eat there more often! read more

My Wife and I went here for the first time. We have dined at high end restaurants with service to support the prices. Maybe our waitress was rude or hard of hearing. But time after time she seemed to be in such a hurry she failed to hear our requests or answers after she asked a question. Food was not great for the $$, It was ok, $36.00 for a 6oz Filet Mignon - like I said ok, potato was over cooked, salad was better than good, salmon was better than good but not memorable. You can do better for less with a similar atmosphere in Clayton. read more

Fantastic service, real food, imaginative specials. Worth the drive out of Alexandria Bay.

More like 4 1/2 for me for the Clipper Inn. My family has a place in 1,000 Islands in between Clayton and A-Bay right on the main drag. We have been going to the Clipper Inn usually after 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday nights for many years. The food options and pricing have varied over the years, as they do with many restaurants. This is a fine-dining establishment in the heart of tourism in the summer, but it is also family-friendly. People of all ages go there for the great food. Service tends to vary from time to time, but they are always busy and we always leave full and happy, sometimes even with some leftovers. Their chicken parm is among the best I've ever had, and so is their chicken cordon bleu. For salads, I always go for the homemade creamy garlic, which is not over-garlicky at all. One thing that they used to do that our family misses is that they would give you a small plate appetizer with usually a couple of different savory pasta salad and vegetables. However, they stopped that a few years ago and now they serve the bread or rolls with olive oil for dipping, which is ok with most of our group, too. I would say that if you and your family or friends are travelling in this area, it's worth planning one evening dinner for your group at the Clipper Inn. It may cost a little more than your average place, but it is well worth it to spend a few bucks one night and enjoy yourselves. read more

I had a delicious Sesame Salmon dinner there last night . My husband had the Crab Ravioli and a crock of their French Onion Soup . Everything was perfect and yummy. This is a constant source of outstanding food ! read more

We had such a wonderful dinner at the Clipper Inn. Our server was very sweet and was very accommodating as we have two small children. The food was absolutely delicious, I had the Curry shrimp and Scallops. Portions were just right. Will definitely be returning next time we visit Clayton! read more

SoOoOo in love with this place! My husband and I ordered off the specials menu, which kinda stinks b/c if we ever go back we will have to get something different :-( Anyway we have roasted duck for our main entree(they don't mess around with flavor, they definitely load it up) and we have crab ravioli for an app. - Go try this place, they rock!! read more

I have been coming here for years and in fact was at opening night last night. The complaints previous to this review were not about the food, which I want to focus on. This is the best meal in the area. Nice selection, thoughtfully prepared, big portions. Friendly waitstaff. Desserts are the best. I would also mention that the chef does a lot for the community, hosting benefits and providing a setting for luncheons to local groups. This is a place for a nice leisurely meal. read more

The food here is way over priced for what it is! The meals cost anywhere from $18 - $34 and when you see/ taste them it's a giant disappointment. I would have been comfortable paying $5.99 for my steak dinner. 9 out of 9 people in our party left hungry and all said they would never go back. read more

The food and atmosphere were excellent. The service was wonderful and dessert menu is unforgettable. A must try experience!!!

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. read more

Actually more like 2.5 stars-- the ambiance/decor is quite nice, and our service was very good, but the food was decidedly mediocre-- I had salmon with bacon and leeks (salmon cooked well, but the dish was bland and dull), my husband had the cod (super bland, almost like hospital food). That's probably to be expected when you're in a rural area like this, but it was WAY overpriced. read more

Casual atmosphere, dinner was served very fast. Broken up dining room gives a more intimate dinner. Good selection of wine.

Ive been coming up to the thousand islands for 25+ years and somehow this is my first time coming here. I had the chicken Alaska and it was fabulous! This is definitely going to be our go-to spot from now on! The staff was super friendly and the food was good. They do a great job and it shows by how busy their parking lot is! read more

I'll keep this short and sweet. The place was fantastic from the back of the house to the front. I would definitely suggest trying this clippers Inn. read more

I try to make it to the Clipper once a year since we have a camp nearby but it has been a few years since our last trip. I forgot what I was missing! We went early on a Tuesday so it wasn't very busy which is to be expected at that time of week. Our server was very friendly and accommodating, especially with our 6 year old son. I ordered my usual Seafood Scampi. The cod, shrimp and scallops were cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. My only complaint would be that the mixed vegetables I ordered on the side seemed to be over-seasoned and I could not eat them (I will assume this was a one time mistake, as I have never had this issue before). My husband ordered the Surf and Turf (steak and lobster in this case) and again, both were cooked to perfection as ordered. I have been here many times and have never once been disappointed in the food or service. I highly recommend a stop here if you are ever in town and have recommended it to friends who have also been very satisfied. read more

Great little place to stop into, food was fast and delicious and the service and waitress was amazing. The atmosphere topped off the great night. Definitely recommend if your in the area. read more

Enjoyed a nice dinner here. Great casual ambiance. Busy place, but service was excellent. Appetizer, seafood pate, was wonderful. Duck and chicken piccata entrees were a little too done for our tastes, but still quite good. Napoleon dessert very tasty. Will be back. read more

Excellent ambiance however, the meals were over priced, and the food was a 3 out of 10 at best. I've had better meals in Afghanistan. Wouldn't recommend unless you have extra cash burning a hole in your pocket. Try Bella's or Saint Lawerence Spirits Chateau if you want amazing food. read more

Server was great! I ordered scallop appetizer and Julia's salad. They were both delicious! My husband ordered chicken parm with penne on the side. The sauce was delicious and portions were enough that he brought home leftovers. Fluffy cheesecake for dessert with an espresso. Atmosphere was romantic, we enjoyed every bit of it! read more

I love eating at the Clipper!!! The food there is great, perfect restaurant! Definitely recommend!

A large, assorted menu that pleases a crowd. Their specials are always good, their homemade raviolis (appetizer, different every day) are fabulous. A very established restaurant that is a local's favorite. The staff is wonderful and attentive. read more

Had the baked chicken with wild long grain rice. It was okay, but the chicken lacked seasoning (at least for my tastes). The service wasn't that good and the waitress we had acted like we irritated her to ask for another drink. Price is expensive for what it is; it is usually busy, perhaps we were there on an off night... read more

Why oh why would they take a nice piece of cod (we ordered it with crab meat and bearnaise sauce) and bread it and fry it. It ruined the whole dish. Same with the stuffed chicken special. Very disappointing. Cosmo was amazing. Nice to get bread and salad with dinner. Good service. read more

We stopped at Clipper Inn while on vacation recently. It was going to be about a 1/2 hour wait so we went to the lounge area to get a drink and wait. Before we even sat down a mouse ran across the floor right in front of us. We notified the hostess about the mouse and that we no longer wished to be on their waiting list. read more

We went here while visiting in the 1,000 island area. I had a great gluten free entrée, A Thai curry with chicken and black rice in a coconut sauce. My spouse had the same dish with seafood. We both were really impressed with the food, great flavors! The quality of the food rates at the top, but the ambiance of the building is charming, not as upscale as the food. read more

Went to the Clipper, because it was highly recommended. It was ok, the server didn't seem that inviting. The food is very expensive. If you plan on going the lowest you can get it 18$. For two of us who went spend 40 dollars and we tried getting cheap. The food was very good though, but I don't think the price is worth it. They were also busy, but little wait time. read more

Food was as good as their reputation however the service was terrible. Had 6:30 reservations and was seated quickly. It went downhill from there. Waited for the waitress about 10 minutes to order drinks. Finally got our drinks, then waited another 10 minutes or so for her to come back to take our order. Then waited about 15 minutes to get our salads. In the meantime, 2 different groups of people came in and were seated, got their drinks, got their salads and their meals before we got our meals. Waitress wasn't real friendly until she came out with our bills. Then she was like a different person, very friendly and nice. Hmm, wonder why? (tip??) The food is always very good at the Clipper Inn but Michael needs to work on his waitress staff. read more

Love the restaurant. My husband and I go as often as we can. We always request Audrey as a server.

Talk about poor service! Had a reservation for 615 last night. Walked in and there was no one at the greeter station. One woman walked by us four times with no acknowledgement whatsoever. A waitress did say hi after 3 or 4 minutes, and that someone would be with us~5 minutes later someone showed up. We were sat at 620. Three waitresses were standing around in the corner talking to one another. After 10 minutes passed and no one came over to talk with us, I walked up to the bar and got the drink orders for our entire table. Once back, I was informed our waitress stopped by while I was gone, but would return momentarily. We waited, once again, for over 10 minutes. During this time she kept walking back and forth past us, without even looking our way. Once we realized that our server was then standing in the back, talking to the other servers, we got up and just left. All four of us had planned on ordering the filet, have a bottle of wine and dessert. The Clipper Inn didn't just lose our money, we are islanders~and everyone that lives on Round Island will also hear about how crummy the service was!!! I would have spoken to the greeter when were leaving, but, shockingly enough, she wasnt there either. I have worked in the hotel industry for years and have never been treated as poorly as I was at this establishment! Do not waste your time or money here! read more

I stopped in with my girlfriend during a weekend to the Thousand Islands, and had a pretty bad experience. We sat down to dirty silverware, and my water had more than one kind of food particle adhering to the glass. Appetizers and soups were just decent, the French Onion was okay but nothing exceptional. As a French onion fan I'm always wishing they used crustier bread for the crouton- this is no exception. Then the mains were the real disappointment. My date had some pasta which was probably Olive Garden level- edible but not special. I ordered an entree of seared duck breast which was just off. The duck breast was tough to cut through, the pears in the sauce were still crunchy and basically raw where they would be so much better caramelized. The greens on the side were just a mess. The deep-fried blue cheese "pancake" was done well- at least they can work a deep fryer. The flavors of my dish worked well if you took the time to pile it all on one fork together, but apart the dish was barely edible. Tough duck, limp greens, watery sauce. I'm the sort of person who can chew on a good piece of duck fat like candy, and I didn't even finish my meat. Like anything else in the area, my experience seems to be that this is just another tourist trap. read more