Usually when I write a review of a restaurant, I focus on the food. With Clinkerdagger, the big draw is the view and the ambiance and the overall experience. We've been many times and always like to go back when we visit Spokane. We go for lunch to enjoy the view and ask for an outside table or one with river view. At lunchtime, it is nice and relaxing and un-rushed and the service is good and friendly. My tips are: (1) Take your out-of-town guests there. They will enjoy it. (2) Go for lunch and ask for a table with a view of the river. (3) Take your time in the area and check out the shops in the building. read more

Clinkerdagger - The falls outside Clinkerdagger. - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Favorite spot! Awesome food. Amazing atmosphere! It is one of our favorite places to go when we are in Spokane we love the view and even just walking around the neighborhood read more

It makes me sad to write this... Clinkerdagger opened when I was a child and has always been a favorite, especially for holidays and special occasions. As a teen, their French Onion Soup made a girl who hated onions in any form into a French Onion Soup lover! I go there specifically for this menu item every time. We recently took our daughter there on my birthday and I was SO excited to have FOS for my entree :) What a disappointment! They could very well have dumped Campbells French Onion in the bowl and then watered it down. Zero flavor, no richness, no beautiful deep color, virtually undetectable wine flavor, non-caramelized onions. A total waste of money. I couldn't wait to share my favorite soup with my daughter, so she ordered it, too. My husband order the French Dip, and his Au Jus was completely watered down and flavorless, as well. We attempted to salvage the meal with Clink's famous Burnt Cream for dessert, and while the custard was fantastic and very much as we remember it, the crusty caramelized sugar topping was half as thick as it has been for the last several decades. We used to have to give it a good whack with the spoon to break it and it would lift like a sheet of ice. Now it just sort of crumbles. I was telling my sister-in-law about our experience, because her family have also been devoted Clink's fans for decades, and turns out they had the same disappointing experience a couple of months ago, but with different menu items. Those who haven't grown up with Clinkerdagger may still find the food worth the price, but not our extended family, for sure. That said, it is still a beautiful, cozy place with a great atmosphere, no plastic glassware, good service, and an amazing view of the Spokane River. However, our server, while quite attentive, never inquired how we were liking our food. I'm not surprised, as he's probably tired of hearing how it's not as good as it used to be... Never fear, though. The prices are still high! It used to be worth it... read more

Imagine an evening like this; I was born and raised in Spokane. I have early memories of Clinkerdagger Bickerstaff and Petts from my first taste of crème brule on pewter dinner ware to more recent dining with my family upon moving back to my beloved city over eight years ago. I routinely recommend Clinkerdagger to those I know and visitors to Spokane. that ended tonight. My wife and I met her brother and his fiancé at Arbor Crest around 2:00 pm today. We had never met our brother's fiancé. It was a momentous occasion. We shared about a bottle and a half of wine between the four of us. We pondered an array of dining options from Coeur D' Alene to Spokane. Imagine the selections we could have chosen. We chose Clinkerdagger and made a 4:45 pm reservation. We checked in right at our reservation time. The restaurant was not busy. We were dressed for the occasion with the ladies in dresses and us men in casual but fine attire. The host proceeded to lead but left us far behind. By the time we reached the seating area, I had to look right and left for our host. He was three tables down to the left where we caught up to him. We seated ourselves. The waitress arrived. She had no smile, but I discounted her disposition to the drudgery of work. She left us with menus, but did not mention water or beverages. Mind you, we were not loud. My wife and her newly introduced sister in law were at most jovial but not close to the point of what could be considered and annoyance or distraction to anyone. An older man returned to our table. He made inquisitions that were not related to our dining experience. I was not sure of his role and thought he might ask if he could bring us anything. He asked if the waitress was bringing us water. I replied she had not mentioned it and I did not know. The conversation became unsettling. He informed us our waitress whom had been at our table for less than a minute, had mentioned that two of us would not be served any drinks out of concern of over service and what he suggested were issues of related liability. I could not believe what I was hearing. I have been to countless fine dining establishments. My wife manages anxiety issues and oftentimes struggles to get out like this. I know my wife and her behavior was not even close to being out of line or in the vicinity of what would be seen as public intoxication. My brother in law and I were justifiably offended when the man who now identified himself as the man in charge of the restaurant informed us our ladies would not be served beverages from the bar. We offered we would gladly give up our table, not because we had need of any alcoholic beverages, but due to the bluntness and rudeness of his public shaming of my wife and our new sister in law to be. We were at a window side table surrounded by other guests who could easily overhear the proclaimed man in charge. We left to exit in short time from the embarrassment. We had only been seated for mere minutes with no cause for our waitress to enlist her manager to contact us for her unwarranted concern. The same man circled the other way around as if to secretly spy on our departure. My brother in law and I encountered him by the bar where, without raising our voices, we curtly reiterated he had lost our patronage for life and I would no longer recommend the restaurant to anyone. In fact I would discourage anyone from patronizing such an establishment that would cause embarrassment to civil couples such as ourselves. Before leaving, I asked him if the waitress had been involved in a lawsuit that would cause her to overreact as she had. Not expecting an answer, he did not respond. The happy ending to this evening, was a short stroll to Loren where we dined in opulence with drinks for each of us. Our misfortune at Clinkerdagger, turned to great fortune at Loren where the service, atmosphere, wait staff, food and professionalism was far beyond expectation and that of Clinkerdagger. The professionalism of the Loren staff was above and beyond any ding experience I have had since our return to Spokane. I only wish I had bothered to ask for the manager's name, as he and the waitress deserve credit for their lack of discernment and tact. If anyone at Clinkerdagger cares to respond, please do. I double dog dare you. Phooey on Clinkerdagger for perpetuity. read more

Wow! Incredible food, incredible atmosphere, incredible service! Ask for Sean. He's the best!

I had French Onion Soup and the fillet steak and it was absolutely amazing! And the server she was so kind along with so much care for making sure the service was to our satisfaction. The ambiance is overlooking the Spokane River waterfall with the power plant in direct view. I was in heaven with the food along with the garlic bread offerings this was a true gem! $$$ price was high but worth every penny! read more

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The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the staff that we encountered was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately for us we got there too late to try the prime rib and lobster tail. (Sold Out) I had the ribeye which was cooked to perfection. The sides that came with the meal were also good. The lobster Mac & Cheese was dry on both orders at our table and the clam chowder was bland. The sampler appetizer was a hit with our table, as was the calamari. The smoked old fashion was spot on. The price of the meal was expensive, but it was expected for the kind of restaurant this is. If you can get a seat over looking the river, I think the dining experience would be even better. read more

Fantastic birthday dinner! We arrived an hour early for our reservation and just planned on waiting in the bar area, but staff members were able to seat us earlier at a table beside the fireplace. I made a note in the reservation that it was my birthday, so they included a birthday card on the table. Nice touch! For an appetizer we chose the calamari which was lightly fried and had great texture. My entree was the almond crusted sea scallops, cooked to perfection and served with a delicious beurre blanc sauce. I could have licked the plate. My husband ordered the prime rib and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surprised with a complimentary crème brûlée at the end which was the perfect way to finish my birthday dinner. Truly a wonderful spot. Reservations recommended. read more

Clinkerdagger - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Such an incredible disappointment. Reservations here at 7:15 for 5 to celebrate my son's graduation from WSU. Things started off great. We were seated by the window with a great view. Our server Taryn (I think was her name) was great. Appetizers and drinks came out as you'd expect from a higher end restaurant. Then came the downward spiral that was our entrees. We waited nearly 40-45 minutes for entrees. We noticed the table next to us, that was seated after us, got their food before us. Some of the food came out cold and my ribeye was pretty dry. I'd imagine this "dryness" came from sitting under a heat lamp for some time. Ribeye was bland and needed a fair amount of salt added to it to be palatable. I will say the Mac and cheese recommended by our waitress was great and the prime rib my son ordered was pretty good as well. Everything else was bland, dry, or cold. Our waitress, who was great btw, must have noticed our collective dissatisfaction in these entrees as she offered us free desserts and was great with filling waters and checking on us. At this point we were waiting so long it was almost 9pm and we had to get home. No dessert makes up for a 40-45 minute wait time for entrees. Unfortunately neither does any amount of service from our waitress. Although she tried valiantly. I would say when you're going to charge my party of 5 and I $421 for dinner, the food should come out at a decent time. We were told "it was a full house" which is why there was a delay in entrees. I would counter that with, if you can't handle all your seats full then maybe you should have less seats. It's fair to say my son's celebratory graduation dining experience was completely tarnished with this kitchens inability to keep up with a full house. With a bad dining experience I don't expect food to be comped or anything like that. In return I'd expect the restaurant as a whole to not expect a tip. It's not at all about the money, I have enough to tip them. But when the kitchen costs you about $80 on tip money I hope the message of our dissatisfaction is received. I wrote a note on the receipt insuring our waitress it was not her fault but her kitchen's. I hope they do better for their wait staff in the future. We don't live here, so we obviously won't be back. I'd highly recommend to anyone coming here to make sure it's not a full house or what you planned as a great evening might turn into a drawn out disaster of a dining experience. read more

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Such a phenomenal experience. The food was top notch. Everything is made fresh from scratch. The crab artichoke dip blew our minds. If you just came for crab dip and drinks you'd be happy. However our whole meal was fantastic. We sat by the water which elevated the experience. Also, our server Sean ended up feeling like a friend. He was the cherry on top for our experience. Highly recommend. read more

The ambience is beautiful. The service was great. The salad with the figs was superb. The mashed potatoes were probably the worst I have ever had. And the dinner was suppose to come with asparagus and caramelized onions. The "asparagus" was probably two small spears cut up with maybe two pieces of caramelized onions that were thrown on top of the hard semi cold mashed potatoes. My mashed potatoes had what I think was a piece of bark that I had to get rid of. I had the scallops. The coating was wayyyy too thick. The scallops inside were cooked perfectly. I really wish they had a very light coating on the scallops and put the vegetables in the side of the plate. The mashed potatoes would be better fluffy and piped....for the price, I don't think it's too much to ask. read more

I brought my wife here for her BDay dinner. It's been quite a few years since our last visit and that's largely due to high cost of the items here. The quality of food and the excellent service here are what drive that higher cost, and if the budget allows, it is worth it. We had a wonderful view, which I believe most tables have, and an excellent server to guide us through the evening. Appetizer, main course, and desert were all outstanding. We'd come much more often but again you either save up to come here once in a blue moon, or you are fortunate enough to be well off and can afford a bit more luxury in your life. Either way, it is well worth the money when you can do it. read more

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This was a last-minute stop for dinner in Spokane. We ended up getting the best table on the deck. Our server, Danielle was wonderful and hilarious. The view was stunning. And our steaks were well prepared and presented. read more

Food is always delicious! My steak is cooked to perfection and service is on point. The atmosphere is a vibe! I always recommend eating here when in Spokane! Definitely one of our favorite places! The crab and artichoke dip is a must! read more

The food was amazing, the service was great, such a beautiful view over the river. It was a little warm, but they had a lot of umbrellas to shade the patio. I would definitely go back. read more

The food is classic and well-executed. Nothing pretentious or fad-driven, just tried-and-true steak/seafood staples. The service is professional, especially compared to a lot of places these days. And you can't beat the view. Be sure to request a view in advance, because everyone else does and the space is limited. read more

I stopped by the Clinkerdagger with a colleague for lunch before heading to the airport. I had the lunch box special; blackened Rock Fish, mashed potatoes and clam chowder. The food took forever and was barely warm when served. The clam chowder tasted a little strange with a slight perfume /soap scent. Needless to say, by the time I got to the airport shortly after eating, I experienced explosive diarrhea for about 15 minutes and damn near missed my flight. Never Again! read more

We had a perfect anniversary dinner at Clinkerdagger's. We were seated at a table next to the windows that gave us a view of the beautiful Spokane River; the best view in Spokane. We started with the coconut shrimp cocktail that is served with crispy little noodles (which I cleaned up!). We both ordered lobster tail dinners which came with baked potato wedges and sautéed vegetables. The lobster dinner is generous - you get two and again, I cleaned up every bite. We don't usually get dessert but it was a celebration so we ordered the Crème Brûlée and it was also perfect. Everything was amazing and flavorful and our waitress was friendly and wonderful. It was a perfect 40 year anniversary. read more

Clinkerdagger - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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It was a busy night but our meal was excellent. I loved the pear, arugula salad with feta!

Our appetizer was burnt, which was taken back and replaced, and it was tepid. In the past it was always hot. My lunch was tepid, vegetables were cold, there was more breading than meat. Ends of the asparagus was burnt as was some of the Brussel sprouts. We had reservations to have dinner here in three weeks, when we are in town again, and we've cancelled them. This is the second meal in a row, here, that was well below their normal standards. It's a shame to see the food quality drop. The only thing that made our meal tolerable was our waiter. read more

Really excellent food. My favorite side dish is the Broadway pea salad. I would give it 5 stars except the prices are on the high side. The prime rib is amazing and the steaks are perfectly cooked. Ask for a table with a view of the falls. read more

We haven't been here in several years, but it was as wonderful as ever! Ralph had the pork chop & I had the scallops. Both were to "live for" (not to "die for".) Tina was our server & she was just terrific. Michelle helped us sign up for the Landry's Select Club & she explained to us everything we needed to know. So, management, please give Tina & Michelle raises, they are valuable assets and you want to keep them happy! read more

We had a great table overlooking the Spokane River. The three course meal was delicious and the drinks were outstanding. Overall a wonderful meal! read more

first of all if i book a reservation a week in advance and specifically ask for outdoor seating and it happens to be closed outside, don't you think we could at least get a window seat? not in the back of the restaurant? The coconut shrimp tasted like popcorn chicken. The utensils were dirty. 90 degrees outside and there's no AC inside...... Pasta was very hard and shrimp was over cooked. NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN. read more

Clinkerdagger - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

The food was great! Took our daughter for her bday again and I had the Black Orange King Salmon which was cooked to perfection! Our server (Nick or Nathan) was very nice and polite and charming. The service was fast, the building still had that historic rustic feel we sat by a warm fireplace that made it cozy. read more

Didn't have an opportunity to eat here. Decided, due to the rude host, not to wait for a table. Upon entering the restaurant we asked for a table for four. He said, "obviously, you don't have a reservation..." They have amazing views but it wasn't worth waiting after dealing with such rudeness. The date was 6/11/2025. read more

Horrible Experience!! No HH .. because your remodeling you bar area .. why not accommodate you're paying customers with a drink discount . Upon entry the guy at the front was rude with an attitude . We should have left the place . I ask for the best seat in the house , we got shoved across the way , several window seats were available . The server was a bit rude . Service was not well and let's just end it here by saying for 80.00 bucks not worth it and we won't be back !! For a so called high end restaurant very tacky !! Should have read yelp reviews first !! read more

We went here for happy hour. We were able to get a good amount of food for a decent price. Our server was good and prompt. The food was delayed a bit and I think it sat under the warmer for a bit, but it was still good. Loved the ambiance in the bar area. Our bar drinks were delish! read more

Clinkerdagger - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We went to dinner here back during restaurant week. We had no idea it was restaurant week so it was super busy, but fortunately we were able to get in! I had the oven-roasted dijon chicken and it was very good! I would definitely get it again and I loved the vibe here. It is a very cool historic building with a view if you get seated by the window. I am excited to come back again and try some other things on the menu. read more

Clinkerdagger - Oven-Roasted Dijon Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We recently moved to Spokane for work. My mom flew in to visit and chose clinkerdagger since it was on the water. Although they had many seafood options to choose from, we ended up all getting the chicken which was phenomenal! It is very thin and crusted perfectly. The wilted spinach wasn't very wilted at all and the mashed potatoes didn't have much flavor. However, the garlic butter with the bread was delicious! The waiter was very friendly and entertaining. He helped with recommendations. They had a specialty drink helping raise money for cancer and it was so tasty! Also the seasonal salad was incredible! Recommend going here while you're in Spokane and hopefully you get a window seat! Great views, even better seating in the summer. Would recommend making reservations read more

Clinkerdagger - Oven Roasted Chicken Dijon - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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had dinner here twice, and both times it was delicious. I'm sure a 3rd time is coming soon!

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time at Clinkerdagger. We arrived early enough where we could have a fantastic view of the water. Our waitress was Erin and she positively impacted the overall experience. She was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu. All of the food was amazing! Everything that we tried was very flavorful, fresh, and hot. For starters we had claim chowder, calamari, and Caesar salad. Our entrees included the blood orange salmon and the halibut. We also had the creme brûlée and I agree with Erin that it is the best in town! I have no complaints on the food,service, or location. Everything was very high standards. The price was very reasonable! We also had a total of 3 cocktails. We highly recommend! read more

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Perfectly appointed place for lunch along the river. Quite busy at times. Decent hamburger and salad. A few decent choices for a red. My waitress was very nice, but they seemed understaffed. The setting again is a must for the view. read more

Tonight was our first night here and what a unique experience! We were welcomed by friendly staff to our patio table which we asked for in our reservation. Our table overlooked the beautiful Spokane River, all of the old brick buildings and bridges. A wedding was also taking place below which just added to the romantic date night we had! I had filet mignon and my husband had a burger with clam chowder, delicious!! When we left we had to walk to our car blocks away in the rain, what a memorable and lovely night :) Thank you!!! read more

Clinkerdagger - Our view - Seafood Near Me - Spokane, Washington

First, I plan to bring my wife here the next time I visit Spokane. The building is old, warm, hearthy and comfortable. The staff were all very nice, and answered multiple questions about food and drink with sincerity - the people seemed to enjoy what they do. I sat at the bar for dinner (traveling from out of town) and the bartending staff were very accommodating without hovering. Lastly, the food was great, and prepared as requested (I am a fan of medium rare salmon). I'm looking forward to visiting again! read more

I am going to give them 5 stars. This place has it all. The indoor is a bit dated, but the outdoor dining is wonderful. The location, service, and food were absolutely wonderful. The falls are beautiful and we were greeted with friendly and helpful staff. My mother is in a wheelchair and they helped get us to get her through the restaurant to the back deck area. Prompt and super friendly service. The old-fashioned cocktail was lovely, plus the glass of local wine. We started with crab and artichoke appetizer and a bowl of clam chowder. We split the crusted chicken and seared scallops. So yummy. Highly recommend you visit this place!!. read more

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Went on a Friday night for my birthday dinner. We made reservations and were told once we arrived that we would have a booth with a river view. We were seated next to a wall with no view - our bad for not saying anything. The waiter was pleasant and attentive though our bread never made it to the table and had to ask for it after our appetizer came. Then came our meals - my wife ordered the prime medium rare - it came to the table raw literally raw. I had the trio seafood which was cold went it arrived and the shrimp was like a bouncy ball. While the manager took our meals off the order, I am gravely disappointed and probably won't return. I read more

Food was absolutely fabulous! Loved the blacked Salmon with Avocado Lime Salsa and the Caesar Salad and Apple cobbler! I will start my diet tomorrow The outside setting was stunning and I was so glad I took a walk from my hotel to experience this wonderful restaurant and food looking down on the waterfalls and such beautiful landscape!! My first time ever visiting Spokane and I will definitely come back and also recommend your restaurant to my family/ friends!!! read more

The food is delicious, the pasta is very delicious and also the cocktails there are amazing! Any food you get there is high quality. Service is very good had a birthday dinner there and the guy generally seemed happy to be working there and made us feel very welcome! The ambiance is nice, it is a very cozy and warm feeling, like an old restaurant you have fond memories of. Great place! read more

Really great food and ambiance. Service was quick and very friendly. Great views of the river through the windows and the food was great. Definitely a place try while in Spokane. read more