01
Best overall pick
Nakoma Resort – Wigwam Room
Nakoma Resort, South Of Clio • Lodge-Style Fine Dining Restaurant • Destination-Worthy Night Out
Refined mountain dining with big views and thoughtful, seasonal plates.
Set in Nakoma’s striking lodge, the Wigwam Room feels special the moment you walk in, with soaring timbers and windows that frame the surrounding forest and fairways. The menu leans seasonal American, with polished takes on steaks, seafood, and vegetables that justify the short drive from town. It’s the spot locals recommend when you want craft cocktails, attentive service, and a meal that turns into an evening.
02
Coziest in-town option
The Clio Inn
Downtown Clio • Historic Small-Town Supper Spot • Best For A Relaxed Local Feel
A low-key dinner house in a historic building where you eat alongside locals.
Housed in one of Clio’s older buildings just off the main road, The Clio Inn is as close as it gets to an in-town living room. The menu focuses on straightforward, satisfying comfort food, and the small dining room and bar make it easy to fall into conversation with regulars. Time your visit to their dinner hours and you’ll see why it’s a favorite for guests staying nearby who want to park the car and settle in.
03
Top Italian nearby
Cuccia's
Downtown Graeagle • Casual Italian Restaurant And Wine Bar • Best For Pasta And Pizza Cravings
A long-running Italian favorite known for hearty pastas, pizzas, and a welcoming patio.
Just up the road in Graeagle, Cuccia’s is where many Clio visitors end up when they’re in the mood for red-sauce comfort. Expect generous plates of pasta, crisp pizzas, and a wine list that is more thoughtful than you might anticipate in a tiny mountain town. In summer, the outdoor tables fill with golfers, families, and locals stretching dinner into a lingering evening under the pines.
04
Best for hearty portions
Grizzly Grill
Blairsden, Along Highway 70 • Rustic American Grill And Bar • Go-To For Steaks And Burgers
A woodsy roadside grill serving big plates, cold drinks, and classic comfort favorites.
A few minutes down the highway from Clio, Grizzly Grill feels like the quintessential Sierra roadhouse, with knotty-pine walls and a lively bar. The kitchen turns out generously sized burgers, steaks, and nightly specials that hit the spot after a day on the water or trails. It’s relaxed, noisy in a good way, and ideal if your group wants no-fuss service and food you don’t have to overthink.
05
Most historic setting
The Iron Door
Historic Johnsville Area • Classic Mountain Steak And Chop House • Best For A Nostalgic, Date-Night Feel
A character-filled stone restaurant where old mining-town history meets well-executed classics.
Set in a stout stone building near the old mining town of Johnsville, The Iron Door trades on both history and hospitality. Inside you’ll find candlelight, old photographs, and a menu built around reliable steakhouse staples, from prime rib to fresh fish and hearty sides. It’s the kind of place where dinner is unhurried and the setting is as much a reason to visit as the food itself.