About Us
Since our opening in 2004, it has been a pleasure to serve all of you who support our vision for Siesta Key’s best eatery, Clayton’s Siesta Grille. We are committed to exceeding your expectations, by appealing to locals and visitors alike, with our great location, remarkable atmosphere by artist Ron Genta, and of course, our great menu items by Chef Dmitri Xinidis.
Clayton’s Siesta Grille’s success has allowed us the privilege to indulge in some dreams which extend beyond our doors. We organize an annual golf tournament with the proceeds going to Greg Truitt’s (NFL’s Man of the Year nominee) Mentor Program, a reading and mentor program. Part of our mission statement is to maintain a program for high school students, providing them with a friendly work environment to encourage growth. We have raised money for, and contributed to, worthy charities including many benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
We are concerned with helping the environment and reflect this through our oil, cardboard, glass and plastic recycling program. Other eco-friendly measures we have undertaken include converting vegetable oil to bio diesel fuel and installing high-efficiency equipment and lighting. Clayton’s Siesta Grille could not be successful without you, and we hope that you can continue to enjoy your experience with us.
Chef Dimitri Xinidis, our staff and
Diane and Clayton Thompson, proprietors
CHEF DIMITRI XINIDIS
Originally from Athens, Greece, Dimitri Xinidis, Executive Chef of Clayton’s Siesta Grille, started in the food industry by helping out at the family restaurant in Osprey, Florida. Inspired by his parents, Dimitri began his culinary career in 1999 when he attended the American Culinary Academy. Upon graduation, Dimitri was employed with the four star Peabody hotel in Orlando and other presitigious establishments throughout Florida. Siesta Griille’s Mediterranean influenced menu items are reflective of Dimitri’s culinary and cultural experiences.