Clyde's of Clarksville

I am a business owner residing in Maine. I have built my business due to excellent customer service and every time I go anywhere, I observe how people treat me. I recently had reason to travel to Clarksville and had a business lunch at Clyde’s. From the moment I walked in the door, I was treated with exceptional consideration. The food was excellent, the atmosphere fantastic, but ultimately it was my server Jen who made this visit incredibly memorable. She may just be the best server I’ve ever had the pleasure of waiting on me. Respect, kindness, attention to detail, friendliness and care all were what she excelled with. Highly recommend Clyde’s for anyone visiting the area. Well worth the visit!!

Clyde’s is a pretty good place to get dinner overall. Family friendly, comfortable seating and very friendly staff (albeit slightly slow). We had the filet and ribeye steaks; both were seasoned appropriately and cooked to the requested temperatures. However, the ribeye was chewy and just a bad cut of meat. The restaurant was nice enough to remove half the cost of that meal from our bill. Guinness Review: I heard from more than one person that they pour a good pint of Guinness here. This was not true. Clyde’s may have one of the better draft Guinnesses in Clarksville, however I would call it “decent” at best. For the positives - the beer is served in a Guinness glass and it was fairly smooth with a somewhat creamy head. The negatives: the beer was far too cold, it was slightly carbonated, the head didn’t form the classic dome because the glass was not filled all the way (see attached pictures) and it was 16 oz glass/pour rather than an imperial 20 oz. I’ve definitely had worse Guinness in Clarksville, but I can pour it better at home with a can and NitroSurge device. *Disclaimer: I did not see the bartender pour the beer so I can’t say if technique was a factor. TL;DR - Clyde’s has plenty of good things on the menu. Guinness isn’t one of them.

We hosted my mom’s 70th birthday celebration at Clyde’s of Clarksville, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Jerri was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. After many thoughtful conversations while coordinating the event, it truly felt like we became friends. She even came in on her day off to greet us and give us hugs, a kindness that spoke volumes about her care and professionalism. The evening itself was equally impressive. James, our dedicated server, was polished and attentive, ensuring the night flowed effortlessly. Bryee, the night manager, was present and engaged, and Chef David took the time to personally check on our group, a gracious touch that did not go unnoticed. The menu was outstanding. The chicken tenders were breaded in house and generously portioned. The catfish was beautifully crisp and flavorful with an impressive portion. Steaks were cooked to perfection, and the burgers were juicy and satisfying. Combined with a warm ambiance and impeccable service, the entire evening felt special and thoughtfully executed. A memorable celebration and a wonderful place to mark a milestone.

This was my Husband and my first time dining at Clyde's. Today is my Husband's birthday and all of his familiar favorites were closed. My search for a local Clarksville restaurant offering a ribeye steak led me right to Clyde's. I thought I had hit the jackpot-close to home, 14oz ribeye steak on their website menu with great reviews, and somewhere new to try. I had read mixed reviews, but for the most part, the reviews on the ribeye were positive. I reserved a table on their website (very user friendly), marked that it was for my husband's birthday (because sometimes they'll mention it when dining, to make it more personalized), they didn't (which is fine, of course, and I'm not sure if the restaurant staff sees that or not, but would've been a nice touch-no biggie, just some feedback). When we got to the restaurant, the hostess was very friendly and attentive, the space was much larger than expected and decorated beautifully. I mentioned we had made a reservation (it wasn't busy, but I didn't want them to hold a table, thinking we didn't show). I was also hoping for acknowledgment of his birthday, again not a deal breaker, just a mention. The hostess addressed us by name from the reservation and asked if a booth would be fine, which it was, our favorite! She led us over to a huge U shaped bench table, which offered plenty of room and was comfortable. Our waitress, I didn't catch her name was very friendly and attentive. Upon reviewing the menu, my Husband mentioned how they did not have a ribeye steak (we had not talked prior, I just know that is his favorite cut). I didn't believe him, because I had checked prior, both on the website menu and the FB account page, even reading a post from a customer asking if the new menu had rolled out and the moderator saying no, not yet. That was a major disappointment, since that was the catalyst of picking Clyde's in the first place. My husband also enjoys shrimp cocktail, so I ordered it from the bar menu in place of an appetizer. The shrimp were large, as described, but were bland and overly chewy, the cocktail sauce had a distinct taste I can't quite put my finger on, but not your typical cocktail sauce. Not to my liking, but that is subjective. My husband bit into one and immediately was turned off by the over-doneness and overall taste. Another fail. I ate a few, partially to justify the cost and partly to try and remain positive, but we ultimately did not finish or take it home. When it came time to order, I chose the NY strip and my husband chose a steak sandwich. The food came out quickly, not too quickly from the appetizer, it was spaced just right- kudos to our waitress. My steak was cooked perfectly, but there was a lot of fat and unseasoned. The garlic herb mashed potatoes were ok, the seasonal veggies, squash and zucchini were good. Overall for me, it was just ok - I had to ask for salt and pepper as they weren't provided on the table. Our waitress did however bring out very nice wooden mills for both upon request. My husband enjoyed his french fries, but remarked that they tasted very much like fries from Checkers-he ate all of them (win!). He ate almost half of one half of the sandwich and stopped there. He described it as bland, badly needing seasoning and overall thought it didn't taste like steak. Another fail. I took some to go boxes of my steak and sides, mostly because I don't like to waste food & especially for the price. Ultimately, my Husband was not impressed and probably won't visit again, at least not anytime soon. We made the most of the night, but it was a bummer for me, as I thought this would be a great meal. I've heard good things about lunch from friends, the reviews, while mixed, seemed optimistic, but this visit sadly, just fell short. PROs: Atmosphere was great, not too loud, nice layout and the deck (while we stayed indoors) looked nice. Hostess and waitress were both friendly and attentive. Food came out quickly and evenly-spaced between courses. CONs: Menu discrepancy. No acknowledgment of occasion. Food taste.

Food wasn't bad at all, just wasn't overly spectacular. I'm pretty strict about handing out 4 or 5 stars when it comes to food. I think we would definitely go back to try something else. Where they lacked on flavor, their service was top notch! Very friendly and attentive. Jocelyn was awesome 😎 We love the astetics of the place! If you haven't been, go. If it's been awhile, go again! We intend to 😊