Clinton, Iowa, is a small city with fewer than 30,000 people located on the Mississippi River. This river town has a lot to offer travelers, and there are three quality golf courses in the area: the Valley Oaks Golf Club, Clinton Country Club and Canyon Creek Golf Club. There are also some very popular river trails for walks, hiking and cycling, as well as shopping, restaurants and even a casino for entertainment. There are a variety of restaurants in Clinton, and one thing it's not lacking is a good steak house.
J & D Steakhouse
The J & D Steakhouse is a steak restaurant in Clinton that is popular with locals and tourists alike, and is located within an easy 8 to 10 mile drive of several of the best golf courses in Clinton, including the Valley Oaks Golf Club, as well as both country clubs. J & D Steakhouse offers many different meals. Their steak specialty is the filet mignon, and if steak isn't your thing, they also offer a seafood combination platter, which is one of the most-ordered dishes at J & D Steakhouse.
J & D Steakhouse
320 S. 2nd St.
Clinton, IA 52732-4201
(563) 242-9831
Patrick's Steakhouse & Brewery
Patrick's Steakhouse & Brewery uses an old-fashioned wood-fired grill to cook the meat, making this a popular choice for people who want a grilled steak instead of fried, but don't want to go to the effort of cooking out themselves. This Clinton, Iowa, steak restaurant is located downtown and has a nice sit-down family restaurant atmosphere. This location puts it almost equal distance between the three golf courses in the area, and also within walking distance of many shops and places of interest in the town itself.
Patrick's Steakhouse & Brewery
132 6th Ave. S.
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-5539
www.steakhousebrewery.com
Rastrellis Restaurant
Rastrellis Restaurant started originally as just a candy shop when they opened in 1939, but has expanded over the years to a pizza place and finally into a full-service sit-down Italian restaurant. This family-style restaurant features pizza, pasta, seafood and steak among many other meals. Some of the steak specialties include filet mignon, broiled rib eye steak, and surf and turf combinations of steak and seafood. The variety on the menu also gives golfers with families a wide array of dishes to choose from so everyone will be happy.
Rasterellis Restaurant
238 Main Ave.
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7441
www.rastrellis.com/
About The Author
Shane Dayton is a professional freelance writer who has worked for the ACLU, Touchstone Publishing LLC, the University of Fairbanks Alaska, as well as many other employers. He takes pride in being a jack of all trades as a writer.
