The Clinton Restaurant

10/16/2026

To all of our wonderful patrons, friends, and family,

First and foremost- unfortunately we are NOT selling any merchandise, so please be aware of scams. There has been a lot of these lately and DO NOT want any of you to fall victim to losing money or having anything else happen.

Although our restaurant chapter has come to an end, the memories we made together will always hold a special place in our hearts. From the meals shared around our tables to the laughter, celebrations, conversations, and friendships that grew over the years, you made our restaurant so much more than just a place to eat. You made it a part of your lives, and you became a part of ours.

We know that for many of you, this place holds special memories, and we don’t want those memories to fade away. ❤️

That’s why we have decided to keep this page open. We hope it can continue to be a place where we can look back on the good times, share old photos, tell stories, and remember the people and moments that made this place so special.

Thank you for every visit, every kind word, every celebration, and every memory. We may have closed our doors, but the friendships, love, and memories we built together will always remain.

Once a part of our story, always a part of our family. ❤️

With love and gratitude,
Thank you for being part of our journey 🍻

06/12/2024

Some of the best bartenders!

06/25/2023

06/24/2023

If you leave a reservation on our phone answering system, it’s not valid. If you’ve made a Google reservation, it’s not valid. We are heartbroken we cannot accommodate everyone!

06/22/2023

Dear customers, due to the overwhelming response to our closing , we are unable to accommodate everyone…we’re truly sorry! If you don’t have a reservation we are unable to serve you. We are not accepting walk-ins or takeout orders. Again, our sincerest apologies! Thank you❤️

06/15/2023

It is with great and profound sadness, bittersweet joy, and an air of celebration, that we announce the closing of our restaurant…THE Clinton Restaurant. We will close our doors on Sunday June 25, 2023. We’ve had an incredible run spanning 4 Generations from 1939 til present!
We are honored that we were chosen to have been a part of so many of our customer’s celebrations,…from christenings and graduations to first dates and engagements, and to birthdays and final farewells. We cherish them all. These memories will stay bright in our minds, and the love for our customers will stay warm in our hearts forever.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our many customers through the years and our ever present loyal clientele…we will greatly miss you…

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to our hard-working and loyal staff …for their many days and nights of service that included teamwork, stress, laughter, and a familial bonding that can only happen in the chaotic restaurant industry!
We wish you all the love and blessings that life can offer in the future!
On behalf of myself and 4 generations of the Babich family, and with the spirit of honor and celebration…
Good night and thank you❤️

06/03/2023

We’re reopen today! Stop by for a meal!

05/31/2023

The Clinton will reopen on Saturday, June 3rd.

05/29/2023

Last night there was a fire in an outside basement window well of The Clinton Restaurant. It was started by a cigarette that set fire to leaves. We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays and will take these two days to evaluate the damage.

In the meantime, we would like to thank the Whitestone and College Point fire houses who responded so quickly and professionally. They made sure the building was safe and kept damage to a minimum. For that we are grateful.

We would like to thank our incredible staff who worked throughout the incident doing what had to be done and staying until they were able to clean up everything that they could. We love them for their dedication.

Finally, we would like to thank our wonderful customers, almost all of whom paid their bill even after we told them they could leave without doing so. It is our faithful and loyal patrons who have always been the backbone of The Clinton Restaurant. We are eternally thankful to have the support of such an amazing community!

05/14/2023