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The Clawson Steak House

3.5 (546 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Romantic
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Andrea W.

PRICEY! I got shrimp scampi over angel hair and it was $32 I was meeting a group of friends or I would have never gone there. Not much to offer a pescatarian especially one who doesn't like cheese. My husband's shrimp and steak was also over priced. The only one who really enjoyed their meal was the friend who ordered the double cut prime rib which was huge. The ambiance is old school and dark.

Makers Mark old fashioned
Kimberly K.

The food, service, and ambience are still deserving of five stars. On the most recent visit (9-13-25) we were celebrating a birthday and made reservations. Promptly seated our waitress came over to take our drink order and suggested an appetizer. We got the escargot which is one of my favorites here. What I like about this place is no one is in a rush and everything is spaced out between the courses. On the weekends starting around 7 PM they have the Mark James Band. With a big dance floor it's nice to see people get up to dance. Dinners come with bread service, soup AND salad, as well as a starch of your choice. I recommend the side of linguine with meat sauce. It's excellent. Steaks are expertly prepared as they should be at a high end steakhouse. My prime rib was a perfect medium rare. The birthday boy had the 16 oz New Yorker cooked medium rare with their house made zip sauce. Another excellent choice. There was so much food we ended up with doggy bags and zero room for dessert. It was another excellent meal and 5 star dining experience at Clawson Steak House!

Steak and scallops entree with pasta side
Hanna W.

Perfect dinner at the steakhouse! The atmosphere is like an old school jazz club without the need for dressing up. Our waitress was knowledgeable and timely - couldn't ask for anything more. My friend and I opted out of appetizers because the entrees already come with soup, salad, bread, AND an additional side. My entree of the steak and scallops came with the spinach, which was delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly as I requested. Lastly, I got the sense that food was made with care here. The ranch for the salad is homemade, and the pasta sauce tasted homemade as well (meaning incredible!!). Also live music on a Wednesday was a nice surprise!

Chicken and rice soup comes with every meal steak...or upgrade to French Onion.
Mike P.

TL; DR: Awesome and affordable food served to you with "casual elegance," in a classic venue. ALSO, credit where credit is due. Props to Jim I (AKA Yukon Jim) for turning me on to this place! For less than 50 bucks, I got an 8 oz filet, unlimited dinner rolls, a baked potato, a cup of chicken rice soup, and a house salad. And for about the same price, my boy got a 16 oz New York Strip, and all the same accompaniments. FOOD: The first thing into our mouths were externally crispy yet internally soft and dense dinner rolls, with butter. These were delicious, much better than most "pre-meal" bread. Our cups of chicken and rice soup followed and were creamy and satisfying. Next time, I might upgrade to French onion, but the chicken and rice was really good. The (good sized) dinner salads were next. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, with homemade bleu cheese (or Greek, or vinaigrette, etc)? Hell yeah. So far, this was a pretty good warm up to the main event... Then, THEN, the BEEF WAS SERVED...My son's New Yorker, was perfectly cooked to medium well, and marbled to just the right degree (minimal fat, but enough for flavor). Delicious, he said. Half of it was gone before I could get a pic. My filet? As anticipated, it was beyond perfect. Perfectly cooked to medium. Perfectly seasoned. Perfectly cut. I requested that they hold the mushrooms/sauce and substitute the (house specialty) "Zip sauce." No problem. OK, I SHIT YOU NOT, each bite "literally" dissolved into pure outstanding steak flavor in my mouth. Friggin' outstanding. Also with the steaks, came the baked potatos, medium sized, with butter and/or sour cream. Once again, perfect. Somehow, we managed to have the discipline to skip dessert, And although I was tempted to imbibe, I skipped the adult beverages. But as you would expect, the drink list was full of classic cocktails. Wine and spirits? Those too. ATMOSPHERE: Here we go baby...I'm old Skool. I like retro. We rolled up to TCSH and immediately, I fell for the Mid Century Modern building. That set the tone before we even walked in...Time Tunnel to a bygone era. TCSH has been here since 1958. The inside has been updated, but not so much, I'd imagine, that the original vibe has been lost. Inside, the lighting is dim, but it's not too dark. The noise level is medium, it's warm, and it smells fantastic. "Casual elegance" describes the mood and atmosphere. Is this place a throwback? Is it classic? Is it retro? Oh yes...I wouldn't be surprised if the ghosts of Sinatra and Martin were lounging in a quiet corner booth. ATMOSPHERE/SERVICE: We walked in and immediately I felt underdressed. HOWEVER, the hostess was super cool and reassured us that we both looked fine. We were promptly seated, in the last open booth, in the bar area. I was relieved to see that I wasn't the only guy wearing a Rogue hoodie and a ballcap. Next time I come here, though, I'm definitely going to dress up a bit more. Our server was Tracy. Excellent and professional waitress. She joked around a little, made suggestions, explained the menu items, took our orders, checked on us frequently, and kept our drinks topped off. She was FFA (fast, friendly, accurate). PRICES: All things considered, the prices were not bad. In fact, given all that was included with the meal, I'd say the prices was quite reasonable, especially for 2025. Ultimately, it was an excellent (low key) boys night out. My son wanted "meat, with extra meat," and I wanted a cool AF dining experience with great food. We both got what we wanted. Bottom line? TCSH is an awesome, classic, retro establishment with awesome food. I must say that ever since dining here, I can't stop thinking about when we'll come back. 5 stars for The Clawson Steak House.

Hot Carmel Brownie

Loved the ambience! The music was really great to listen to while enjoying our dinner (side note: they charge extra for alcoholic drinks when music is playing) The New Yorker 10/10. Chopped sirloin 8/10, a bit too salty for my taste. It did take a while to get the entrees out was there for about 2 hrs. Our waiter checked on us at appropriate times There's definitely a lot of food involved if you get the entree only, it comes with two choices of sides. The hot caramel brownie was the best way to finish our dinner. One would definitely feed 2 ppl.

Warm brownie with ice cream.   So good.
Jean C.

Another great dinner at Clawson Steak House. I had the salmon which was very good. They accommodate large parties easily. I like the atmosphere, even though the tables are full, you can still hear each other talk.

Perch
Tammy D.

It is a nice place but very loud. It is expensive with a hamburger at almost $21.00. We knew it was a pricey place with dancing and a band. The service was good but we had to ask for our check at the end after waiting a bit. Overall service is good. The menu said we had to order 2 drinks during entertainment which we did. Almost $8 for a bottle of beer. I had the perch which was okay. I have had better. I did see in the kitchen briefly because the door was open and I saw a waitress with bare hands putting lettuce on a plate. Overall, 3 stars.

Me and the guitars of Bb King, EVH,  the Romantics, James Hetfield and SRV.
Michael M.

What a great place to spend the night with family, friends or acquaintances. Awesome live band that will send you back to the 60's. Is also mix with some ballroom dancing. The service was top notch. Definitely one of a place for a date night. The foods are fantastic. The waiters are fabulous, most st especially the young Guatemalan gentleman. Highly recommended.

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Definitely dated but food was good. Service was great but don't go if you're in a hurry, things are cooked fresh when you order them.

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Excellent food and service. Will be pricey but worth it. Been serving the community for a long time

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Love everything about this place. Never disappointed! Be sure to order the Sizzler! It's phenomenal!

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A treasure! A total throw back to a different era. Great food, great service and so reasonably priced for what you get!

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On a very busy Saturday.evening we were three adults and two young lads. Service was wonderful. we did have a reservation, it was needed.

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Ask the Community - The Clawson Steak House

Can I wear golf short to this restaurant?

You probably could but I wouldn't. At least jeans or slacks at a minimum. Shirt with a collar.

Can I meet adult females there?

Possibly, I've seen single woman and men hanging out at the bar.

Anyone ever take kids here? Our 2 year old would be eating with us, but we plan to go early.

Didn't see any kids at 7:30p on a Saturday night but who cares! Not for others to dictate. Remember...people are entitled to a kid free life and not a kid free world. My only comment is that it is VERY LOUD in this restaurant the entire time and can… 

Do the gift cards expire?

Yes! With varied denominations

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