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    Whitehouse Restaurant

    4.4 (205 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    WHITEHOUSE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Chris H.

    I came here because it had made multiple lists as one of the best Burgers in Michigan. This place is truly the definition of hole-in-the-wall, meant in the best possible way. Inside is a whopping 6 tables. On the left side is the grill and prep area. So dinner and a show. I ordered a 1/2# Bacon Cheeseburger. Not sure of the breakdown but the total was $18 with a soda and onion rings. It was 2 patties that tasted like high quality meat seasoned right with a couple of large strips of bacon. The burger was juicy and super tasty. The bacon was excellent. Together they made a fantastic burger. The onion rings were good, but the breading to onion mixture was a little heavy. The crunch was good though. The service was fantastic. Everyone was super friendly and very efficient. The cook is excellent and a nice lady. I enjoyed watching her cook the food. Overall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? At 2 hours away from me the answer is still absolutely!

    1/2 lbs cheeseburger with onion rings
    Paul G.

    Had the 1/2 lbs cheese burger top notch will definitely be back to this again the onion rings were out of this world also..

    The magic happens from that tiny space!
    Brent B.

    Wow, i was going to go to Ponderosa , so glad I didn't pass on the to visit this 90yr old institution! The place is small, i mean you have to be lucky to get a table, and fortunately for me fate was on my side! The vibe is super casual, and the staff is super friendly. But the star of the show is the amazing food! I had a patty melt with onion rings and a cup of chili. The chili was lukewarm, but the patty melt had to be one of the best i've ever eaten. A hand formed patty with perfectly cooked onions and the right balance of cheeses that were melted into gooey goodness! My server was very friendly and let's talk about pricing, the value for the dollar was very good! If this place was in the Metro area the price would have been double. If you want a great meal at a fantastic prices while dining with "real people" don't pass this place up if you're in the area!

    Double with fries
    Janet H.

    Don't blink or you will pass by. We ordered takeout due to limited seating and a great day to eat outside. Approximately 10 tables for dining in. No seating available for takeout waiting. Visit was at 12:57pm on a Tuesday. Wait time was close to 40 minutes!! Our order was 2 burgers and an order of fries. My burger was with cheese and pickles. My husband had heard of this place on social media. My burger was too overcooked for my liking. My husband likes his beef rare, but burgers are the exception. He enjoyed. For me, I would not go out of my way for a second visit for a burger, but the fresh hot fries were delicious.

    Nostalgia wall
    Brandon M.

    After visiting Clare numerous times, we finally decided to try this highly-rated vintage diner on a busy Saturday. They take your first name and tell you how many groups are before you and the approximate wait time. Ours was 20-25 minutes. You can't wait inside because there is no room. Wait outside and stay there. They will move on to the next person if they call out your name and you're not there. Inside, it is tiny, nostalgic, retro, and looks like it has been around for around 80 years. Small wooden booths allow you to watch the grill man cook your food. The turnaround time from order to eating was 40 minutes. I had the mushroom burger basket with onion rings. It was delicious but small. My brother called it an oversized White Castle burger. Many condiments, like mayo and other items, are an upcharge. Due to the close quarters, it was hot inside. They have a limited outdoor eating area. Excellent service. There is a 4% credit card fee that I didn't see posted anywhere. Lunch was good, but It didn't knock it out of the park as expected. I probably would go somewhere else next time for a multitude of reasons.

    2 eggs, meat, potatoes and Sourdough
    John D.

    Very cool little, hole in the wall joint with made to order food. Super tiny inside with only 6 booths. Service at great and staff is very friendly.

    Philly Burger
    Michelle M.

    Super good food, I got the philly burger, meat was cooked was perfect and good and warm. Everything was a tasty. We sat outside so we didn't see the inside but the outside of the building was cute though it is small. Took a little while to get our food but the wait was worth it.

    A rare sight to see an empty booth...

    Once again my daughter and I landed in Clare MI at breakfast time. Today we had a short wait for a table, bit the owner's wife greeted us with a smile and cleared a table in few minutes. The flat top grill was tended well by the experienced gal at spatula. She is amazing for all the decades she has taken care of this place. Again she and the Whitehouse prepared a good breakfast and tasty coffee. The place may be old, but it always smells good and feels like a hometown diner should. Take the time and wait for a spot or eat outside, it is worth the time at the Whitehouse!

    Sesa G.

    Was driving through on the highway and wanted to stop to get something quick to eat. Whitehouse Restaurant is such a unique and cute spot! The restaurant is quite small and tight, but it feels extremely inviting. The food was great and I will be recommending this spot to others that live close to here!

    A skillet covered in gravy!
    Jennifer Z.

    I loved everything about this little spot. The staff was incredibly nice. I love seeing her cook right there & she spoke to her employees with love & kindness. Really set the tone for a good hardy breakfast. I was back visiting Beaverton and always wanted to try whitehouse but we never went to Clare as a kid. It def lived up to the local hype.

    Billy L.

    While driving up north we decided to stop in Clare for breakfast after reading all the good reviews. It's really a tiny little place with that at home feeling. I could see a lot of local people coming in so that is always a good sign! I think there were 6 booths and looked like some outdoor picnic tables. I got an egg white omelette and picked my own ingredients since they didn't have a vegetarian option. I just chose all the vegetables and watched as the cook mixed up the ingredients and cooked it. The grill is right where you can watch. I also got the country potatoes rather than the hashbrowns and they were really good. The rye toast was the swirl type. My friend got a full order of pancakes and said they were delicious. The pancakes were as big as the plate!! The restroom (not plural-only one) is outside around the back and is tiny but, hey it works!! So many exciting menu options- you really should try this place!

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    They have excellent food and service I would definitely recommend it to all of my friends

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    11 months ago

    Absolutely a "small" hole in the wall restaurant. And absolutely great food and down to earth ambiance. Will return again for sure.

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    sat there for 30 minutes waiting for food. watched them make 5-6 to go orders and still didn't have my food. Definitely will not be back.

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    2 years ago

    Great service, great food, happy I finally made it here! Definitely will try more food here!!

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    Food was great. It was warm so we were able to eat out side. Good conversation with the chef.

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