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American, Bar, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed August 13, 2023

Where to I begin? Kellie, the owner did her best to make up for a total disaster from start to finish. The waitress was nice but very inept. We didn't see her for long lengths of time. We chose the fine dining area only to...have a NARROW pathway next to our table and huge trays lifted over our heads constantly. This was a special anniversary dinner for my son and daughter in law. 20 years. Do not order Brussel sprouts or fish dip appetizers. Son and I ordered ribs only to find out they couldn't give us full racks 1/2 hour after we ordered. The corn on the cob was brown, cold baked potatoes, my husband's pork chops dry, the sauce was good thank goodness, daughters' fish slimy and her rice was HARD We asked for more bread THREE times and still never got it. The salmon my daughter in law got was wonderful but came out 20 min. after our meals. One out of five NOT GOOD. Kellie didn't charge us for the inedible dinners which was nice of her. She really is sweet. The place is charming. beautiful lake front, and there were many people there, so I am giving it the benefit of the doubt that some of the other food is decent. But we will never go back. I left very disappointed and frankly sad especially for my kids. We all were looking so forward to this evening. We can laugh about it now and remember it, but for all the wrong reasons.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed October 9, 2022

Visited Clifford Lake Inn with friends for dinner in August 2022. Was very impressed with the building's historic character and lakefront view! The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining; there is also a full bar inside the restaurant building. The service was also very...prompt, efficient, and friendly. I had the Cajun chicken tortellini; it was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. I will be back.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2022

Thank you very much for coming

Reviewed July 17, 2022

Three of us went there for a casual dinner outing. We started with the CLI Mushrooms, and Crab Rangoon and both were super. Each of us had a sandwich for our main course, plus beverages, and were pleased.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2022

Thank you. We are so grateful you love our restaurant as much as we do

Reviewed September 5, 2020 via mobile

What a fabulous lake side inn! We always have great meals here, sitting close to the lake! The service is exquisite and the chef is talented! Easy to find pescatarian options here and it is romantic to sit outside or inside for lunch or dinner!

Date of visit: September 2020
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T3366LLmarys, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded September 8, 2020

Thank you very much for your great review. Please come back again soon.

Reviewed August 24, 2020

Three of us had a mid afternoon dinner and the food was excellent. The service was very good and the outdoor dining was very nice.

Date of visit: August 2020
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T3366LLmarys, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded September 8, 2020

Thank you. We are set up inside for social distancing dining with great views of the lake, so come back and visit in the fall.

Reviewed June 24, 2020

We had an excellent prime rib dinner for Fathers Day. The food was excellent and the service was great. The restaurant has a very nice indoor as well as outdoor atmosphere.

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed February 17, 2020 via mobile

I made a special trip just to enjoy Sparky's Lounge in December. I hope they do it again because I am still smiling about how cute the place was. The cocktails were clever and good. The food was good, too.

Date of visit: February 2020
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T3366LLmarys, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded March 8, 2020

Sparky's will be back next year. Thank you very much!!

Reviewed February 11, 2020 via mobile

Great menu, service staff, and atmosphere. Must try the sauted mushrooms. They are excellent. Out of the way, but highly recommended!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed September 5, 2019 via mobile

Clifford Lake In is located in a serene, peaceful location serving some of the best, thoughtful culinary creation we’ve ever seen. They’ve taken simple everyday ingredients to make extraordinary dishes. It’s surprising they’re not more renowned than they are. The kitchen, staff and ambience is...perfect indoor and out. This is where you want to be.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded September 6, 2019

Thank you for such a great review. I will definitely pass along to the staff. Please come back again!

Reviewed August 20, 2019

Three of us had the steaks and they were very good. One had the hamburger and the child had the corn dogs. The corn dogs were unique in that they were smaller pieces. The mushroom appetizers are super. Go for them! Great service also.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded September 3, 2019

Thank you very much. We hope you can join us again soon!!

Reviewed August 6, 2019

Eating lakeside is so relaxing. The food and service are good. On a nice day there isn't another local place to sit outside, enjoy great food and relax with friends.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded August 7, 2019

Thank you. Clifford Lake is one of Michigan's gems. Please come back soon!

Reviewed August 3, 2019

Had dinner there with friends. The dinner was very good and service was also very good. A little pricey for the area and amount of food but still a nice place to visit.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded August 7, 2019

Thank you for coming. Hopefully you are able to come back soon!

Reviewed July 6, 2019

We showed up for our 6:30 reservation at 6:15 and were seated right away. We ordered shortly after and weren’t served dinner until 8:25! We watched multiple tables come in, eat, and leave before we got anything. When we finally complained at 8:00, our food...came out in an array of burnt, cold, and incomplete. The only reason I give it two instead of one star is because some of the food was really good and they gave us our appetizers for free. *our server really wanted to do well, it was the kitchen and the manager that made this such a terrible visit.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded July 7, 2019

Hi Jamie. Thank you for coming. We are very sorry your party was not able to sit on the deck. We are not able to take reservations for the deck, but we try our best to seat you where you prefer. It was a beautiful...More

Reviewed July 4, 2019

The view on the deck lakeside is so lovely and peaceful. Everything we ordered was excellent. I had the Italian Meatloaf which was prepared and seasoned to perfection. Others in our group had chicken and perch dishes which they also rated as very tasty. The...special mushrooms in garlic butter and sherry are unique. The yummy blonde brownie topped off a perfect meal. Our waitress was excellent and accommodating. There was a nice singer to accompany the meal in this historic inn.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded August 7, 2019

Thank you very much!

Reviewed June 13, 2019

Was here with a large group of friends. We started outside but got moved inside due to some rain. The service was great and the food very good. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The deck in the summer is the place to be for sure. The...inside is well kept and comfortable though.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Mary S, Owner at Clifford Lake Inn, responded to this reviewResponded June 14, 2019

Hopefully we will have some sunny summer days so you can return and really enjoy the deck. Thank you very much for coming.

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We will be opened during the winter. We are closed on Mondays. Thank you
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