While many of New York’s residents are quick to escape away to the mountains during this time of year, some of us prefer to head towards the waterfront. One of the most breathtaking regions of our state that you’ll ever visit, up along the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands — you’ll find nothing but an amazing array of waterfront attractions. If you’re ready to spend a day in the sun along one of our state’s most gorgeous riverfronts, then see why it’s time to dine in the small town of Clayton.

Right on Riverside Drive in town, Channelside Restaurant is one of the best waterfront dining destinations that you’ll ever discover.

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A pub-style restaurant that’s dripping with charm, Channelside has become our go-to place to dine when we’re exploring the town of Clayton.

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Inside you’ll find plenty of seating between the bar top and the great deal of tables that are available.

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On the weekends, you’ll frequently find people coming to Channelside to take part in the restaurant’s make-your-own Mimosas and Bloody Mary bar.

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Now that summer is finally on the horizon, it’s just about time to start dining out on Channelside’s patio.

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This year Channelside will be unveiling a new patio, now designating one for drinks and the other for dining.

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Serving both lunch and dinner, the food here at Channelside comes in deliciously massive portions and will make anyone’s stomach rumble with excitement.

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Channelside’s also become known for having drinks that are almost too good to be true, making for the perfect thing to keep in your hand as you soak up the sun along the riverfront.

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Open for late night dining, Channelside also makes for the perfect place to watch the sunset — giving you the ultimate place to watch all of the beautiful colors reflecting off of the water.

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If you’re ready to enjoy waterfront dining now that things are warming up in the Empire State, be sure to keep places like Channelside in Clayton in mind!

Morgan I/TripAdvisor To find out more about Channelside Restaurant and to check out their menus, click here.

Address: 506 Riverside Drive, Clayton, NY 13624

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To find out more about Channelside Restaurant and to check out their menus, click here.

Address: 506 Riverside Drive, Clayton, NY 13624

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