Bella's

Bella's sits waterfront on the river I grew up on, the St. Lawrence. This restaurant and the surrounding town of Clayton are just a glimpse of the beauty emanating from the Thousand Islands. Every meal, pastry, dessert, drink, and coffee purchased has never been anything less than positively delectable and undoubtedly worth while. The cafe is fabulous, the Monte Cristo is to die for, and the Butter Toffee cake... my favorite for a reason. The atmosphere and food are excellent im addition to the service which is generally quite good (excluding our last experience with a malcontent waitress). Nevertheless, if you're in yhe area, Bella's should be #1 on your bucket list.

Bella's sits waterfront on the river I grew up on, the St. Lawrence. This restaurant and the surrounding town of Clayton are just a glimpse of the beauty emanating from the Thousand Islands. Every meal, pastry, dessert, drink, and coffee purchased has never been anything less than positively delectable and undoubtedly worth while. The cafe is fabulous, the Monte Cristo is to die for, and the Butter Toffee cake... my favorite for a reason. The atmosphere and food are excellent im addition to the service which is generally quite good (excluding our last experience with a malcontent waitress). Nevertheless, if you're in yhe area, Bella's should be #1 on your bucket list.

My first time in Clayton and first time visiting Bella. There was a small line out the entrance which instantly told me this was going to be good. The line moved quickly and my friend and I were walked down to the lowest desk to a two top right off the water. Just sitting there would have been 5 stars but then the food came. I decided on the pastrami Rueben because of the legendary dressing from the area it originated. How could I order something else?! The sandwich was the best pastrami Rueben I’ve ever had. Unlike a corned beef, the pastrami was thinly sliced and cooked to perfection. Perfect amount of sauerkraut and dressing on deliciously toasted on toasted marble rye bread. I could only eat half, the portions were large, but wanted to eat the whole thing because it was so good. The service was great and our waitress was so friendly and helpful. If you’re in Clayton and see a line at Bella’s, don’t let it stop you. It’s definitely worth the wait. Oh, and, the cocktails and pastries are the best on the river.

My first time in Clayton and first time visiting Bella. There was a small line out the entrance which instantly told me this was going to be good. The line moved quickly and my friend and I were walked down to the lowest desk to a two top right off the water. Just sitting there would have been 5 stars but then the food came. I decided on the pastrami Rueben because of the legendary dressing from the area it originated. How could I order something else?! The sandwich was the best pastrami Rueben I’ve ever had. Unlike a corned beef, the pastrami was thinly sliced and cooked to perfection. Perfect amount of sauerkraut and dressing on deliciously toasted on toasted marble rye bread. I could only eat half, the portions were large, but wanted to eat the whole thing because it was so good. The service was great and our waitress was so friendly and helpful. If you’re in Clayton and see a line at Bella’s, don’t let it stop you. It’s definitely worth the wait. Oh, and, the cocktails and pastries are the best on the river.

Soup and 1/2 sandwich can’t get any better. We ordered each Roasted Red Pepper, Lobster Bisque and Lentil. We each had a sample and all three were perfection. The soup came with 1/2 chicken salad sandwich on multigrain bread and mixed greens salad. It was a perfect lunch for three friends. Katy, our hostess, was attentive, friendly and helpful with flavors and suggestions. Wonderful lunch. Chocolate Cake Key Lime Blueberry Marsecapone