The Clinton House Est. 1743
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The Clinton House

Dinner

Since 1743 — neighbors and travelers alike have enjoyed the food and hospitality of this historic inn and tavern. The food you're about to enjoy is sourced from local, sustainable providers whenever possible. Start with your favorite cocktail prepared by our bartender, then ask our sommelier to recommend a wine from our award-winning collection. Thank you for dining with us.

Appetizers

  • Warm Baguette V $5.50

    Black sea salted butter

  • Grilled Shrimp GF $21
  • Clams Casino $19

    Bell pepper, bacon, red pepper

  • Fried Oysters $21

    Creamed spinach, pickled vegetables

  • Mushroom & Goat Cheese Flatbread V $19

    Scallions, red pepper

  • Crab Cake $29

    Newburg sauce, sweety drop peppers

  • Portobello Fries V $15

    Battered and fried mushrooms, mustard aioli

  • Spicy Jumbo Lump Blue Crab & Avocado $29

    Arugula, red & green bell pepper, Sriracha, cherry tomato

  • Deluxe Charcuterie & Fromage $55

    A large curated assortment of artisan cheeses, cured meats, and fresh crudité

Sandwiches

Substitute gluten-free bread +2

  • French Dip $35

    Prime Rib, Boursin & horseradish cheese, onions, baguette, fries

  • Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese $19

    Pesto mayo, apple, fennel, whole-wheat bread, spring salad (nut-free)

  • Lobster BLT $28

    Bacon, mayo, chives, tarragon, brioche bun, chips

  • Bacon Cheeseburger $24

    Pat LaFrieda patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, Clinton House Sauce, brioche bun, fries

  • Cheeseburger $22

    Pat LaFrieda patty, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, brioche, fries (Cheddar, American, Swiss or Provolone)

Soups

  • Soup of the Day cup $7 / bowl $10
  • Lobster Bisque cup $9 / bowl $15
  • French Onion Soup $14

Salads

  • Caesar Salad side $9 / entrée $16

    White anchovies, pecorino, croutons

  • House Salad GFV side $8 / entrée $14

    Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber

  • Roasted Beet GFV $16

    Arugula, bleu cheese, candied nuts

  • Duck Salad GF $23

    Apple, cranberry, arugula, Blue d'Auvergne

  • Blackened Chicken GF $25

    Cheddar cheese, Mandarin oranges, cranberries, almonds, balsamic vinaigrette

  • Seared Shrimp $29

    Blackened shrimp, pineapples, berries, Mandarin oranges, almonds, chow mein noodles, sesame vinaigrette

Raw Bar

  • Deluxe Seafood Tower GF $68

    1/2 Lobster, 4 oysters, 4 clams, 4 shrimp

  • Premium Seafood Tower GF $140

    Whole lobster, crab cocktail, 8 oysters, 8 clams, 8 shrimp

  • Royal Tower $195

    Royal Osetra caviar, tuna tartare, spicy crab meat, scallop ceviche, 1/2 lobster, 6 oysters, 6 shrimp

  • Oysters GF
  • Clams GF half $16 / dozen $28
  • Royal Osetra Caviar $150

    Crema, milk toast (limited availability)

  • Wild White Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail GF $21
  • Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cocktail GF $35
  • Lobster Cocktail GF half $23 / full $44

Steaks & Chops

À la carte unless specified otherwise.

  • Prime NY Strip $59

    12 oz, onion ring garnish

  • Dry Aged NY Strip $75

    16 oz, 28 days, onion ring garnish

  • Filet Mignon GF 6 oz $54 / 10 oz $79

    Center cut, wild mushrooms

  • Prime Bone-in Ribeye GF $85

    22 oz, balsamic glaze, pickled red onion

  • Grilled Rack of Lamb $56

    New Zealand, grass-fed & finished, demi, tomato

  • Twin Pork Chops Au Poivre $38

    Duroc pork, whipped potatoes, broccoli

Seafood

  • South African Lobster Tails $75

    (À la carte) Twin 5 oz — Jumbo lump blue crab stuffed +35

  • Crab Cakes $55

    (À la carte) 2 pan-seared jumbo lump blue crab cakes, bell pepper

  • Seared Blackened Tuna GF $28

    Ratatouille — zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, onion, banana pepper, basil

  • Pan Seared Salmon GF $32

    6 oz Canadian center cut, lemon cream sauce, spinach, artichoke hearts

Entrées

  • Chicken and Asparagus $28

    Artichoke hearts, white wine lemon dill sauce, pappardelle

  • Prime Steak Frites $28

    6 oz, herb garlic butter, steak fries

  • Beef Wellington $58

    (À la carte) Medium rare filet, phyllo dough, chicken liver paté, mushroom duxelles, demi-glace

  • Sauerbraten $36

    Marinated roast beef, potato pancakes, red cabbage

  • Eggplant Rollatini V $28

    Lebanon Cheese Co. ricotta, marinara, mozzarella

Side Dishes

  • Onion Rings V $12
  • Wild Rice GF $8
  • Sautéed Onions GFV $8
  • Red Cabbage $9
  • Whipped Potatoes GFV $10
  • Potato Pancakes V $14
  • French Fries V $9
  • Wild Mushrooms & Truffle Butter GFV $15

Deluxe Sides

  • Lobster Mac and Cheese $25
  • Broccoli Au Gratin V $14
  • Asparagus with Béarnaise GF $15
  • Creamed Spinach V $13
  • Brussels Sprouts & Bacon GF $14
  • Moroccan Heirloom Carrots GFV $10

Cocktails

  • Not Your Daddy's Old Fashioned $18

    Woodford, vanilla, brown sugar, black walnut bitters

  • Double Barrel $16

    Bulleit Rye, Banana Liqueur, black walnut bitters

  • Pineapple Vodka Infusion $14

    Shaken on ice

  • Rusty Nail $18

    Hibiki Japanese whisky, Drambuie, orange bitters

  • Midnight Repo $16

    Reposado, Borghetti, cinnamon simple, Crème de Cacao

  • Espresso Martini $16

    Borghetti Espresso, Stoli vanilla, Montenegro Amaro — add Baileys +4, Frangelico +3, Crème de Cacao +2

  • Direct from Domingo $16

    Brugal rum, agave, lemon, angostura

  • Iron Boulevard $15

    Bombay gin, Campari, sweet vermouth

  • Plum 23 $15

    Beach plum fortified liqueur, cinnamon simple, club

Zero-Proof Cocktails

  • Mocktail Mule $10

    CleanCo Vodka, lime, ginger beer

  • Sober Sour $11

    CleanCo Whiskey, sour mix

  • Cranberry Collins $9

    CleanCo Gin, cranberry, agave, sprite

  • Tequila Sunset $9

    CleanCo Tequila, orange, grenadine

Wine Flights

Portugal White Soil Flight $26
  • Alvarinho , Aveleda Solos de Xisto — Vinho Verde
  • Alvarinho , Aveleda Solos de Granito — Vinho Verde
  • Loureiro , Aveleda Parcela do Convento — Vinho Verde
Portugal Red Flight $31
  • Touriga blend, Altitude , Duorum Vinhos — Douro
  • Touriga blend , Duorum Colheita — Douro
  • Touriga blend , Manoella Wine & Soul — Douro
Old World Sparkling Flight $45
  • Bisson Glera Vino Frizzante , Marca Trevigiana — Italy
  • Chateau Soucherie Savennières , Clos des Perrières — France
  • Champagne , Louise Brison À l'Aube de la Côte des Bar — France

(GF) Gluten-Free (V) Vegetarian

  • We politely decline the separation of checks for parties of five or more.
  • Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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2 West Main Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 730-9300

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