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Reviewed October 1, 2022

As everyone knows the Mighty St. Lawrence has been a historic waterway for centuries. You can't get much better than sitting waterfront on a beautiful summer's day while eating some great food and watching a gigantic freighter go by. We were lucky this past summer...that our stop into Bella's for lunch coincided with a "salty" going by. Well it could have been a "laker". There was a bit of a debate about which is which going on at the table. LOL.. Anyway, we try to get up to Bella's each year and have our family "river day". We're from Central NY. It's a straight shot up Rt. 81 and you're there in no time. Favorite dish? The Lobster Roll, Boathouse Beet Salad, Cranberry Turkey Panini, and anything from the breakfast menu. We can't leave Clayton without taking some of their baked goods home too. The staff has always been great. You can always check the "Marine Traffic" app to see if any ships will be passing by and maybe you can time your visit to Bella's perfectly so you can have some great food and be amazed by how big those boats really are as they glide by.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed September 20, 2022

We have some food challenges in our party. Everyone at Bella's was most hospitable and helpful. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was terrific. They are closing for the season this week, but still served us cheerfully and not with end of the season...attitudes. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 18, 2022 via mobile

We stopped here to grab a quick lunch. We were seated on the back patio. The view of the St Lawrence river cannot be beat, especially on a sunny Saturday. I had the red pepper soup and chicken salad sandwich with a Long Island Ice...tea. Everyone said their food was delicious. Owen was an excellent server. We will be back the next time we are in the area.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 11, 2022 via mobile

We ate breakfast & lunch numerous times this past June & July while summering in Clayton. Our favorite breakfast entrees include the corned beef hash with sunnyside up eggs, breakfast burritos with sausage & bacon, the daily special French toasts and their breakfast sandwich. For...lunch the roasted red pepper soup is always a must! We also love the Southwest cobb salad, Boathouse beet salad, cranberry turkey panini, the ABC panini Bella's classic burger & the chicken pesto panini. I think my son has tried everything on the menu, his all time favorite is the lobster roll. If I am lucky I get a small bite every other time! We started an annual tradition that we have to have lunch at Bella's before we fly home after our summer in Clayton. The staff and owners are attentive & so very nice. We look forward to next year!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed September 9, 2022

We had heard good things about Bella's in Clayton, NY so on a recent trip to the Thousand Islands our party of four had lunch there on a beautiful September day. Sat outside by the water, watched the boats and freighters go by and had...a delightful lunch. From Thai Bowl with salmon to lobster bisque to caprese sandwich to excellent desserts the entire experience was wonderful. Very pleasant wait staff and good service in spite of being a very busy place. Do not miss a meal at Bella's when you are in Clayton. Excellent all around.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 6, 2022

No tea for breakfast and very expensive. We didn't even stay. Unfortunate and staff weren't bothered that our business went elsewhere.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 26, 2022

We had a delicious breakfast at Bella's. The Banana Bread French Toast was my favorite breakfast (out of four) during our stay in Clayton. The banana bread was served with fresh banana slices and candied walnuts. It was like having dessert for breakfast! Dining outside...on the covered deck with a view was a bonus until halfway through our meal we were bombarded by some very aggressive bees. We had to move because they were so annoying, and they followed us. Yet, we didn't let that spoil our delicious breakfast. Dining at Bella's is all about quality.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 1, 2022 via mobile

We asked to be served quickly and the chef and staff came through. Our sandwich was good and the beer was reasonably priced.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 18, 2022 via mobile

Wait was long but food, service and view was very good. They run out of a meal that my hubby wanted to have but he changed it and was pretty happy.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 17, 2022

Bella's is our go to Breakfast / Lunch spot in Clayton. The quality of food and drink is always top notch and the service is friendly and engaging. Plus the views are spectacular. Love Bella's

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 11, 2022 via mobile

Our family visited Bella’s as it is consistently exceptional in so many ways. We were served by Quinn who promptly obtained drink orders and our food orders. We were subsequently offered another seat closer to the river with less sun which was phenomenal, and added...to our overall experience. My wife had the grilled cheese with cheddar-cheese bread and was in heaven, while my daughter had the regular grilled cheese with no complaints. While my son was pleased with the taste of the chicken panini with tomato he found it difficult to eat as it was a full uncut thigh. My wife’s cousin and I both had the Shrimp Bowls, which were full of the five promised large grilled shrimp, beans, cilantro, rice, and guacamole, only possibly to be improved by having the shrimp battered and fried (not an option—yet). Also the lobster bisque was great. Again, a big thank you to Quinn for exceptional service and Bella’s for great food with family!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 6, 2022

Before the pandemic we frequented Bella’s was one of our favorite places to eat while in Clayton…but never again after my experience on Monday, July 4th. I ordered the ABC Panini and the Boathouse beet salad to go, after I placed the order I was...told it would be 20-25 minutes, 45 minutes later my order was ready. When I got down to the pavilion I discovered that I didn’t get the beet salad but a garden salad…now at this point I’m frustrated, I head back down to Bella’s to return the garden salad and get a refund. The manager took my slip and said he would take care of it. Now, I wait another 5 minutes for him to refund my cc the garden salad…at this point it is 66 minutes from when the original order was placed. He then tells me, “that this is what happens when people sneak through the back door”, I walked through the main door and placed my order. When I told him I was frustrated because it had now been over an hour and I still had not eaten the sandwich he said, “I’m frustrated too.” Nice customer service buddy. The size of the garden salad was very small for $7.00, the ABC sandwich was good.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 11, 2022 via mobile

We were walking around in Clayton and decided to try Bella’s. Smart choice. They have a great view of the river. Our sever was friendly. Our food was great. We of course had 1000 island dressing on our salads. We sat outside on the deck....It was a great meal.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed August 26, 2021 via mobile

A hot spot located right on the majestic St Lawrence with views of Calumet. This innovative and delicious restaurant draws you inside with the promise of a culinary treat. The baked goods displayed at the front door are a tantalizing tease of what's to come....Fresh ingredients and attentive wait staff all aim to please. Something for everyone. Dine inside or sit out on the patio and take in the fresh air and views. Bring some treats home to extend the experience! Clayton has to be one of the #1 small town USA Villages and Bella's is in the midst.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed August 21, 2021

We ate twice there: First time for lunch (hamburger, lobster/devil eggs, tuna salad; second time for breakfast: blueberry pancakes (one of the best we had) , burritos, spinach/feta quiche. All very good. The service was at times not attentive. We bought cakes, bread at their...bakery which were very good.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Response from cerveza930 | Reviewed this property |
Yes they closed early because the majority of their staff were students that returned to school. No one wants to work. Government gives out lots of free money. No need.
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Response from Steve B | Reviewed this property |
Honestly, as small and intimate as the seating is here, with river views, etc. I really doubt they could do a group menu. Suggest you call ahead and ask if you could book the patio/courtyard for your group.
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