Clinton Station Diner
Clinton, NJ 08809 (908) 713-0012
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Alcohol: Full Bar
10 Reviews for Clinton Station Diner
I don't so much consider this place a diner... you definitely don't get that vibe. It's more upscale feeling and there's a salad bar. I mainly only eat here because it's the closest restaurant to my job. Unless you're ordering from the daily specials (which includes soup or the salad bar), you're getting ripped off. Their fries are pretty disgusting. I usually order the tuna melt or the spanakopita, which are fine. Most everything else I've had tasted a little "off" from what diner food should taste like. If you want real diner food, go to Towne Restaurant on Main Street.
It is a 24-hour place, though, and the service is usually attentive and friendly.
They do have a huge selection of baked goods, which look delicious. I've only ever had the chocolate covered strawberries and the gigantic chocolate chip cookies... good stuff. If you're coming here just for dessert, you won't be disappointed.
They now offer a 105 lb burger, which is ridiculous. I just heard that they made a 256 pounder for an eating contest... disgusting.
I have been here many times....first when then opened and then later. Some things never change and this is the case here. Service has always been slow, workers not friendly. Only reason I have gone back is for late night munchies..... their open "24hrs". They also have a large menu but prices are high for some items. (ie: pancakes with fruit $7)
Food 4 + ambiance 5 + value 6 + service 5 = overall 4.6 /10 (forgettable/decent)
Stick to classic diner items, like the burger, and you'll be OK. The salad bar is iceberg-only.
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This train-themed diner is a bit on the pricey side, but at 1:15AM it saved me from having to be hungry all night after having only eaten a small turkey wrap thing for lunch that I had to buy on the plane, and a cookie that was given to me at the desk when I checked into the hotel. The cheesesteak hoagie was reasonably tasty, but I wanted to wash it down with a beer, and unfortunately their bar closes at 12. Didn't try the burgers, but apparently they have enormous ones.
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Only go if you want a huge burger or if you can sit in the train. Other than that, please relive my father's most recent experience
Dad: "I ordered egg whites"
Waiter: "Yeah. They're the yellow kind."
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If you are looking for mini and cute burgers or giant burgers then the Clinton Station Diner is for you. But you don't have to breaking a record or bust your gut to enjoy the diner. They also offer sandwiches, an extensive dessert menu and hot meal options. The servers are attentive and funny. You have to wait a bit for a meal but its an actual sit down establishment and not a McDonald's.
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Not so great food, not so great prices, not so great staff, and a not so great smoking section because it is limited to the bar. It doesn't really feel like a true Jersey diner to be honest, it's just like a lame restaurant that is open 24/7. That is it's only high light and the only reason I go when I come home on breaks. It needs to be less expensive, have a larger smoking section, and way more cheesy for it to be a true diner. Although they do meet the trashy waitress quota.
This place has gone downhill since it's reopening 3 (or so) years ago.
When they first opened up after being closed for a decade it was one of the nicest diners around. Right off of Rt. 78 it offered a clean dining area, a great wait staff, and decent food. Unfortunately since then it has not held up.
The staff has changed from attentive and attractive younger women to older gruffer men who don't seem to care much. The food is no longer as good and the inside has become darker and not as pleasant to be in.
Oh well.
At least they do still have their 50lb burger, so if you are ever in the mood for the world's largest slab of meat on a bun you can't beat this place. Check the pictures I uploaded for a glimpse of this monstrosity.
if you'd like to be looking over your shoulder wondering if your food was dropped on the floor, or if the mayo has a little something extra, then this is a good place to go. if you'd like to wait for like an hour for shitty food, yes again. also, if you'd like to be kicked out because the owner is a sexually frustrated gay man and you are a hot young stud and he is mad that he can't get it cuz you have standards, then go here.
Busy most of the time, decent food at decent prices, good family place, good dessert selection
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