Back when inclement weather meant it took me two attempts to see the Christmas lights at the Grotto, Clyde's caught my attention on the way back both times.
This was partly due to the somewhat castle-like architecture, but also the promise of prime rib.
Eight years later, I made it!
The food is all right. The prime rib was good, but happily there are multiple good options for prime rib and lots of those places have a somewhat more diverse menu.
Part of it taking eight years to go there is that my frequent dining companions are not nearly as carnivorous as I am.
The atmosphere cannot be beat.
If you want to enter a Mad Men episode, I am not sure that you can do better (especially since Henry Ford's closed).
The tableware has a weight that speaks to the bygone era.
Also speaking that language is the upholstery.
Soul singers adorn the wall, from the past but also representing live music on weekends in the present.
Staff was very friendly and prices were reasonable, especially considering how generous the portions were.
Part of the mood relates to the lighting; if you can see some of these details clearly, I probably used my flash.
That's all part of it. Sometimes it's fun to step into the Way-Back machine and try something different.
Even my more herbivorous companions were glad we went.
COVID: As a restaurant, it is not practical to stay masked. We went during lunch hours and it was not crowded so distancing was possible. Use your best judgement.
Accessibility: Clyde's is over sixty years old, so it would not have been surprising if there were stairs or narrow passages. It was very navigable. Sliding into the booths might not be easy, but the chair sides of the tables should be workable.
They're waiting for you.
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