Restaurant Review the Red Clay on the River

The Red Clay on the River is located @ 5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, Ohio. Call 'em @ 1-440-967-0313. See the entire menu and other special details @ www.redclayontheriver.com The architecture of the building is very New England, including a beautiful wrap around porch. I was a bit apprehensive about the huge stairway to enter the building but they do have an elevator and the buzzer will bring an enthusiastic young person to operate it for you.

It was a Saturday evening and we had a 30 min wait for a table. We were blessed with a table on the patio which gives you a beautiful view both up and down river. Looking in one direction we saw million dollar condos with docks for the yacht at your door. Looking the other direction we saw the bridge covered in a beautiful floral display. The sun was just setting and it looked as if the display was in a spot light just for us. Our server for the evening was Kate. She brought us coffee and iced tea and a few suggestions while we enjoyed the delightful evening air and tried to decide what to eat.

My Queen Goddess was famished so she ordered one of the Signature dishes. Linguine, shrimp, seasonal veggies all tossed in a marinara sauce. This included a crisp salad with Blue cheese dressing and a fresh baked loaf of bread still warm from the oven. I was only a little hungry so ordered a bowl of clam chowder and a mixed green salad. The chowder was the best I've had in years. It was loaded with tender clams and just a few potatoes. I'll be honest. It was almost finished before I spilled some on my shirt. The salad was a delightful mixture of several greens served ice cold with a special balsamic vinegarette dressing. The portions on both these dishes was huge, so big we skipped dessert.

We noted the couple seated next to us eating sandwiches so we asked them their opinion of the food and service.. The gentleman, Fred, had ordered a "Riverburger" it looked about 8oz and loaded with toppings. His companion, Freida, had a fresh Lake Erie perch sandwich that was so fresh she had to stick a knife in it to keep it on the bun. These folks claimed to be regular customers and sang the praises of all the dishes and the service.

OK! We were refreshed spiritually, energized from the atmosphere, the great food, and splendid service. We were also a bit over budget. Dinner, drinks, sales tax, and a generous gratuity was just under $45. I'll be honest it was worth every penny. We will return again to Red Clay on the River

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