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Candlelight Inn

3.4 (151 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Cheri R.

Love me some Chicken George when I come back home!! Candlelight in Clinton, IA is a great place to have lunch. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio overlooking the river. I was with my family and we enjoyed a great meal.

Douglas S.

Stopped in to give the Chicken George a try, at lunch today. For October, they have free, complementary onion rings, appetizer for everybody. Ordered the half pound original chicken George and fries to share and some soft drinks. Service was very quick and friendly. Food service was quick and food was delicious. In case anybody's wondering, the batter is more of the consistency of a tempura batter . Very light and not heavy tasting, so very good! Very nice to sit in the outside deck and watch the boats and river go by!

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Ayla B.

Wow! What a view and ambiance! Candlelight Inn has the single-most beautiful view in all of Clinton! My partner and I enjoyed an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday and it definitely exceeded our expectations. This is a gorgeous spot for a romantic date. We watched the sunset while two eagles flew by the windows as we dined on the water. It doesn't get much better! The food is great, but nothing stands out that makes it unique outside of the restaurant setting itself. Nonetheless, I will be back and can't wait! Wonderful service as well!

5/28/23: Filet Medallions. They were out of the wild rice that this entrée is supposed to come with. They served this instead!
Paul T.

Candlelight Inn is a nice restaurant overlooking the upper Mississippi river and the Clinton marina. They have a large dining room, a separate bar area, and an outdoor deck with lots of seating. It's a great place to soak up the sun and enjoy your favorite libation or take in the tranquil scenery from the comfort of your table. The service and ambiance are on point, but the quality of the food seems to have slipped in recent times. In late May of 2023 we had a large table at Candlelight, there were about 18 of us in total. Several of us ordered the filet medallions entrée; two 3 oz. medallions over wild rice with Jack Daniels sauce and your choice of a side. What we received were several plates in various states of disarray. Some of us received rice, others didn't. They claimed to have ran out of wild rice. Seriously? In the middle of dinner service on a Sunday evening? My brother ordered his sans the Jack Daniels sauce and with a side of french onion soup. Since he didn't receive wild rice, they sent out a plate with two obviously overcooked medallions that closely resembled lumps of coal. Fast forward 10 months, my brother and I decided to give them another try. This time for a weekday lunch. We each ordered a margarita, a cheeseburger, and french onion soup. My brother also ordered onion rings. The margaritas were very acidic and you couldn't taste the tequila. The food was just OK to put it kindly. I'm not certain that I'll let them fool me a third time.

Great view, but just not quite warm enough.
Big Todd A.

Friendly service and great view makes any meal better. Known for their chicken tenders and they are tasty. The seating on the deck may require some effort as it is popular but i would add, worth the wait.

Mother's Day with mom and sister
Kara M.

Another delicious meal and fun day with family. Always enjoy our time here and Evan is such a great waiter!

Karl K.

Very nice restaurant. Cucumber salad dressing is really good! NY strip was excellent. Onion rings were ok. Too thin with too much batter. Service was excellent. Only thing I'd change is the music. Terrible. Was putting me to sleep,

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Klemens T.

Came here for the first time with my coworkers. It was said that this place had the best prime rib in town, but I wasn't impressed. We ordered the prime rib (thin sliced, bland, and I got the King size too), prime ribeye (delicious and very flavorful), boom boom shrimp (delicious and the flavor is similar to Chinese walnut shrimp), fried mushroom (juicy and batter is delicious), and the highly recommended Famous Chicken George (super juicy, flavorful especially with their Jan's sauce, tender, and cheap). The staff here are friendly and fast. The parking lot is huge and they're located next to a small boat harbor with a lighthouse and the beautiful Mississippi River.

Kelsey O.

Can't go wrong with any dish that has Chicken George in it! We had the Mac and Cheese version, Broiled Chicken of the Sea, and regular order of Chicken George. Delicious! Service was excellent and the views of the river were great too. Will be back!

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This place was okay. Had good service. The prime rib was tough and the gravy (on my mashed potatoes) tasted like it was from a can.

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We got there late...Vegetable soup was good. Salmon and Quinoa were ok. Chicken George is the house specialty.

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Good steak, ok service. Wife had the Philly chicken sandwich and said she liked it.

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Candlelight Inn - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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