Awesome Diner Recommendation from Jake & Chris at our hotel. We went twice during our time in Beacon. Once for Breakfast & Once for Lunch. Scarlett served us both times and was friendly, she told us she was new, we would have never guessed. The eggs & potatoes were cooked perfect and the french toast was deeeeelish. For lunch I had an eggplant panini with hot fries and slaw. My wife had the Chicken Salad on a bed of lettuce with veggies and a scoop of slaw and potato salad. We also split a delicious rice pudding. We don't really have Diner's in Georgia so this was a treat. read more

Our group had some specific questions about the menu and our waitress sent over the owner to answer them. She was extremely helpful and allowed my friends to order exactly what they wanted (one has gluten intolerance). The food is cooked to order, so it did take a little long but was so good! I'm new to Beacon and Tonya definitely made me feel at home. Will go back. read more

Absolutely disgusting. My mother took my wife and I out for her birthday dinner and had a pretty good meal. Our bill came to 57 dollars and some change. My mom paid on a debit card- her original meal receipt had the correct total, but on her debit card receipt (printed in extremely small and very faded lettering- maybe you need to clean the contacts in the receipt tape, by the by), she was charged an extra five hundred dollars (a total of 557 dollars and change). Having not brought her glasses (and trusting that the credit card receipt would be identical to the food receipt), my mom signed it. Since she had left a tip on the table, she wrote in the total of 57 and change on the receipt. When this was discovered less than 12 hours later, my mother called the owner Tonya (not sure/don't care about spelling, she also called herself Tony) and informed her of what happened. Tonya was incredibly rude and dismissive because it was a busy Friday night, but if she "got around to it" she'd fix it at 11:30 when the restaurant was closed, but said she'd cover the overdraft fees that the bank threw on there as a gesture of goodwill. My mother called again on Saturday, and Tonya informed mom that she spoke to her credit agency and since it was an "innocent" mistake, she would only refund the 500 dollars she had originally overcharged, and mom should be "happy with that." When my mom called the day after to make sure Tonya actually put through the credit, Tonya was even nastier, saying that since my mom signed the (obviously fraudulent) receipt, Tonya could dispute it and it would take 90 days to get her money back, and Tonya could just add a bunch of drinks to a tab and then it would have to go to court (sick!) When my mother began crying (because nobody has a spare 500 dollars), Tonya told her that "your financial problems aren't my concern, just take the money from your savings until the money comes back, don't you know that American banks take time to do refunds?" She also took back her offer to pay the overdraft fees my mother's bank charged her, and said that the 500 dollars was more than what she was required to do according to her credit agency. I went in to the store to get my mother's receipt (for the 500 dollars she was refunded), and Tonya was all smiles (maybe because I am not a senior citizen she can bully and intimidate over the phone, or maybe because my wife and I are regulars known for 20 dollar tips on 20 dollar meals) and apologetic, offering me a gift card if she wouldn't lose my business. Unfortunately for Tonya and the Yankee Clipper, my mother has an app recording her phone calls, so I could hear how nasty Tonya can be when she's talking to a senior citizen who she doesn't think will fight back. Side note- anyone want a gift card to a mediocre diner that sometimes steals from customers? Odds are pretty good I'm never going back in there, and neither will any of my family or anyone I care about. The money did eventually make it back to her account, and after telling Ms Tonya about my mom's recordings she -did- offer to pay one of the overdraft fees- not in time for the birthday weekend we had planned, but before my mom got hit with too many more overdraft fees, so I guess that's okay. Thanks, Yankee Clipper! read more

Place used to be pretty good - now it's gone downhill, IMO. Our server, Nancy, was excellent, but I ordered a burger medium rare, and it came very well done. It was tasty though, so I didn't send it back, but the cook clearly overcooked it. My partner's chicken noodle soup was so salty it was almost inedible. As was her salmon dish, which appeared to have olives and capers just poured on top of it to call it a "special". Again, so salty she couldn't eat it. Side of broccoli was wilted and limp from just lying in some water for awhile. And no bread came to our table after we saw other servers bringing it to other tables ? We noticed at the end, but really ? Definitely won't be back - too many deficiencies for a decent meal or a worthy review. read more

Friendly and warm atmosphere. I ate here twice while visiting a friend. On both visits I arrived with high expectations; however, I left dissatisfied on both occasions. I ordered typical diner fare on both visits, a hamburger and fries and an omelette. The burger was dry, which is probably why I'm leaving this comment. It was my second time coming here and I really wanted to like this local gem. Yet the burger was dry and we were never asked if we needed more water or napkins. As for the omelette, it was pretty average. The French fries were good. read more

I want to like this place so bad because it looks so quintessential. Unfortunately the bacon is paper thin (more so than most greasy spoon diners) and the burgers seem heavy and dry. That eliminates my two go to diner foods so I'm never here. read more

Perhaps the worst diner in the Hudson Valley. I don't fault the servers, they try. The food is low-end and over priced.

My husband and I went there the other night for dinner and the food and service were both pretty awful! My husband ordered a chicken quesadilla and there was hardly any cheese inside of it, not to mention that they were using the cheaper dark meat instead of chicken breast (the way everybody else makes it). He sent it back and it came back wrong again for the second time - still no cheese. The waitress could not have cared less, depositing the plate and saying "OK, enjoy!" even though he told her that his order was still messed up! That was unbelievable!! Then, I ordered the french dip sandwich which I have had before at other places and NOBODY ever puts it on a hard roll. So I asked for it on a hoagie or something similar and they charged me $1 extra without ever saying there would be an additional charge. I have never seen a french dip sandwich on a hard roll, and can only surmise that they were doing it to be cheap. It is obvious that CHEAPSKATES run this place and don't care AT ALL when you have a problem with the food. We thought we found a nice local place to go to, but we will not be returning to Yankee Clipper Diner ~ EVER! read more

Best diner around by far! Consistently good food, extremely clean classic diner decor with excellent service! Every employee in there is friendly and gracious and I'm there often! read more

We could feel it in the air. We wanted the bar, but we got the booth; We were happy anyways. The service was a warm pleasure in the coldest depths of the winter months. We sat in what felt like the clouds from above; the cushions engorged us in comfort. The food was hefty, with servings being plentiful. All of the flavors hugged my taste buds and the fumes danced within my nostrils. They were divine, golden, astonishing, and any other positive word I can drag out of my vocabulary. It wasn't just a meal; it was an experience that one must have in his or her lifetime before they pass. Thankfully, this meal did not leave me wordless while writing this review. read more

Attractive, classic diner. The food's a bit expensive - $8.75 for a burger that doesn't include fries, $11.00 total. Friendly staff. The turkey was pretty dry on the kid's meal. Overall, pretty good, but could be a little more generous on the pricing. read more

Great diner. Jessica was our waitress and she was so attentive and friendly. The food was exactly what I ordered and came quickly.

I ate at the Yankee Clipper at 397 Main Street in Beacon NY with my mother yesterday and wanted to comment, since the manager said I was welcome to. Jerry, our waiter, was pleasant and helpful. We appreciated that and most of the salad was fresh with a good homemade house dressing (you can't really blame them for hard, pale pink tomatoes out of season). That is where the positive review ended. Everything cooked that arrived at the table was inedible. The split pea soup was too salty, even with the croutons to try to mask some of it. The chicken noodle soup was supposed to have been homemade, but I am at a loss for how anything resembling a chicken spent *ANY* time near it. The broth was flavorless, colorless except for a generous helping of bright yellow grease and PAINFULLY salty. There were a few small pieces of chicken, but mostly the bowl was full of mushy noodles. The main courses were roasted chicken and corned beef and cabbage. My mother poked at her chicken and declared that it was the worst chicken that she'd eaten since her ex-mother in law cooked chicken for her. I've had my grandmother's roasted chicken and declined her offer to taste it to see if it was exactly the same. My mother just kept repeating to herself that she had no idea how they managed to make the dark meat so dry. Needless to say, after giving up on the inedible thigh, she didn't attempt to choke down the breast. The sliced corned beef was somewhat flavorless, though I wouldn't have returned it just for that. The whole carrot was surprisingly well cooked because I would have imagined that it was all made in the same pot but the cabbage and potatoes were SO badly overcooked. The potato was soggy and mushy, something i might have overlooked if the rest of the meal was edible, but the cabbage was the offensively, inexcusably overcooked. It wasn't just tender, it was MUSHY. If I speared leaves with my fork, they fell apart and had to be scooped up from underneath. Teeth were definitely not required for this meal. Worst of all was the manager's attitude. When I brought it back and said that I couldn't eat it because it was all overcooked, she told me that it was hot they ALWAYS make their vegetables and that it how it's SUPPOSED to be cooked. Frankly, I'd have been willing to chalk it up to a bad day and given them another try... but if she's going to insist that it will always be inedible, they've just lost a customer. Since they're walking distance from both my sister's house AND the office where I'll be working, it would have been a steady customer. The icing on the cake was when she said to go ahead and tell people what I thought. Thank you, I *WILL*. Final word, if you want to overpay for inedible food and an arrogant attitude from the manager, go for it. Just try to get Jerry as your waiter. At least you'll have good service. read more

Not sure how they can mess up a basic breakfast sandwich on a bagel in three different ways during three different visits. My fiancee never complains about their omelettes though. The staff is generally friendly-mannered, but always busy and not very attentive. read more

Friendly staff. Typical diner food. Nice location. They don't rush you. Nice location.

We go to a lot of diners and this is one of the best we've ever been to. The service is always very good and the atmosphere is nice. Great food! read more

Find their service consistently excellent. The manager is always present behind the cash register. The diner is immaculately clean and so are their restrooms. Their chili and burgers are great! read more

The Bosco pork shank and prime rib were delectable. Excellent service and friendly staff. Nice place to eat after hiking in Beacon all afternoon. read more

Good food.. so overall I liked this place without naming Severs name we were about to leave but wanted our refill in a to go cup ... yes I hear it !! Not trying to be cheap but server made a point to to tell person to charge us additional charge.. yes we accepted the charge of course ... hey Server you deserve Karma too !! Meaning I hope your level of serving is noticed and get everything that you put out.. for those that want to go here .. well now you know don't pay for anything or expect anything less than it's a business nothing less and definitely nothing more !!!!!! In my opinion don't waste your time for another place that just wants your money !!! read more

Found a thick black hair in our meal. No offer of fixing the situation. No reduction in the bill. Never coming here again.

Friendly folks, quick service, classic food, and accessible location. I love this diner!

Although the food at this diner is good, not great, but good, and convenient for where I reside, I will never waste my money there again! The female alleged "owner" is extremely rude and unprofessional. Whomever took the take out order we placed over the phone (Katina) somehow incorrectly transcribed the order she was given by my mother (who I was listening to the ENTIRE conversation with on speakerphone). When my mother called back, as soon as she expressed that she was displeased because the order was wrong, this employee quickly put the female "owner" (Maria??) on the phone. The "owner" felt she was being helpful by addressing my mother in a condescending manner and over talking her. Again I was on speaker phone to hear this; she is a poor listener and instead of humbly listening to a patron whose order her employee incorrectly transcribed she over talks and insults them. When my husband wasted his time by trying to talk sensibly, calmly and respectfully to her, she still argumentatively over talked him referring to my mother as "elderly" and "confused". My mother is far from that and if it were the case, the last person to make that sort of comment should be the "owner" of a diner who is trying to "help". Here's some professional advice...take a seminar or read a book on how to deliver winning customer service because you have missed the mark by a long shot! On a final note, this is not the first time we patronized this diner (although it will be the last) she herself has gotten something wrong on my order and I let it go...so who's elderly and confused?! read more

The food is very, very good. The staff is excellant. Threw a large birthday party and the staff went above and beyond all expectations. FOOD WAS EXCELLANT and the portions was alot. The dessert birthday cake was delicious!!!. I cant say enough about the diner and staff. PERFECT. FRIENDLY... GREAT TIME... read more

went here today and i asked for a burger and they thought i asked for just fries, 5 mins later a burger comes out extremely raw. you could tell they were trying to get me out of there. said something to the manger and i got extremely bad attitude. but my friends meals were very good read more

The food today was decent (great burger, so-so penne a la vodka) and the service was cheerful. One of my pet peeves is expensive soda, and YC' soda was $2.65 plus tax. It's not even a very large soda. read more

I have visited this diner several times, For breakfast, lunch and even dinner and every time I eat there I leave there very happy. Not only is their food delicious the homey atmosphere is welcoming. I have eaten simple overeasy eggs to their prime rib and haven't been disappointed yet. read more

Service was really great went with a group of 20 the female manager and staff made us feel very comfortable, food was very good and was served quickly. read more

As far as diners go, this place hits the spot! Perfectly located, extremely comfortable, and clean, and the service is excellent....thats all I need. read more

GYRO take out ordered --7pm weeknight..sadly it was loaded with brown slimy lettuce and Gyro meat was like prefab sausage type patties ( not traditional Gyro shavings)- sauce was bland as well----please don't destroy such a delicious Greek dish! Really disappointed!!! Perhaps when customers eat in the dinner they receive better quality food ? or is that just because customers can return the plate back to the kitchen?? -- probably will never order TAKE OUT there again -- first & last time ordering from there---Also somewhat over priced ---would not recommend. read more

The Yankee Clipper is a restaurant I've dined at hundreds of times since my childhood. It's undergone a gorgeous internal renovation and is so fancy now. The staff and company itself are very customer service and community oriented. The restaurant has supported local children's groups, activities, and is a staple in the community due to it's longevity. Whenever I order a deluxe cheeseburger I'm happy to know my entire order was only $10. If you come often enough the staff will start to remember you and your favorites! It's nice to have that connection with a diner. The quality of certain foods such as their chicken tenders has diminished over the years, as well as some rising prices, but this diner remains as one of my favorites. Not only because it holds a special place in my heart and the staff are great, but the other day, when I came in and there was no seating available, they allowed me to order to go, and then supplied me with a seat at their little bar as soon as the crowd started to clear. Thank you Yankee Clipper! read more