Reviews Cliff House

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Venita Lovin Jones
+5
The Cliffhouse was the perfect place for our son's proposal!! The staff, the food, and the views made the evening absolutely unforgettable!!
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Gerry Patton
+5
We enjoyed a wonderful lunch here while visiting from the other coast. The view was absolutely beautiful. The food was fresh, delicious and well presented, our hostess was friendly and really made us feel at home. Our server however had a bit of an attitude and had not quite mastered his timing, we often felt somewhat ignored. All in all though the people were great, we'll definitely be back when in the area.
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Bob Kovacs
+5
What an awesome time. We had cocktails upstairs in the Zinc Lounge, Sara our server was really nice and gave us great service. We went downstairs and ate in Sutro's at the Cliff House and the food was first class, the floor to ceiling window views were amazing, and the service was impeccable.
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Lorelie Carvey
+5
The Cliff House holds a beautiful memory for my husband Scott and I. He proposed to me here while having a romantic dinner 33 years ago. <3 Today is our Anniversary <3
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Kelly Chu
+5
Great place with wonderful view and relax , enjoy dining here.
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Nicole Celaya
+5
Can't beat the amazing views and the fabulous food! Cocktails, service and the menu make for a great meal!
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Pat Crossfield
+5
Every time we’re in SF, this is a must, love the brunch.
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Tom Emmerson
+5
Must stop in San Francisco Best breakfast � and view lots of history also
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Tan Morrales E
+5
Really good place, amazing view and the food is delicious, after eat go for a walk thru the beach.
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Tabitha Olson
+5
This place is amazing to sit by the ocean and enjoy a meal. The food was great as well.
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Chris Rojas
+5
Mind Blowing Food, Wine and dessert and much more. I can't wait to go back
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Stephan Beling
+5
Amazing view and great lunch! We'll be back in 2018... :)
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Debbie N
+4
Friday lunch with a view! Celebrated a friend’s birthday with a lunch at Sutro’s. We started with the ahi tuna tartare to share and our entrees were the skirt steak and the Thai style bouillabaisse. Really enjoyed all the seafood and the broth was tasty. Nice service and enjoyed the window seat but a bit disappointed they didn’t do anything special for our dessert when I made a note of it in the Open table reservation.
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Sophia Nisha
+4
Went to the Sunday Champagne brunch. View was spectacular! Parking was a little challenging. We ended up parking at the beach and walking uphill, wasn't too bad of a climb. Brunch runs for about two hours for each seating. Made reservations a week in advance. They needed a credit card to confirm reservations. We got there at 2 was seated by 2:30pm. Food was in abundance, lot a of choices. There was an option to choose from Champagne or Apple Cider. I'm deducting one star for seating arrangements. The table beside us was basically two inches away from ours. Staff was very hospitable. Definitely a place to save for special occasions.
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Brendan Raher
+5
Great service, a spectacular view, and a world class treat! Here at Sutro's we dined and watched the sun go down over the Pacific Ocean. The food was well plated and had tons of rich flavors. The waitstaff was highly professional and humorous and we all felt very well taken care of. I know that it's a little on the pricey side but you pay for the ambiance - the one of a kind experience of almost feeling the history of ships sailing into the San Francisco harbor.
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Kitty Li
+4
Beautiful bright decor with unbeatable view of the ocean. Food was good, only standout was the Dungeness crab Benedict (I asked for scrabbled eggs instead of poached). Clam chowder was a bit too thick in texture. Service was professional and warm.
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SIMBA PARK
+5
The restaurant was permanently closed. No food is available. However, Google map showing that it is opened for togo and delivery.
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Jason Moreno
+5
Wow-!! We felt like a drink and some apps so we hit the Cliff House. Obviously it pretty touristy but damn-! You can't beat that view. We had crab cakes and fried calamari with a couple cocktails. The drinks were awesome, well balanced and flavorful. The apps, were perfect as well. The crab cakes were full of crab unlike a lot of cakes with mostly breading. The dipping sauce was a great compliment as well. Now, the calamari. Perfectly fried, not soggy at all, no dripping grease, crunchy until the end. And the lemon, garlic aioli was awesome with it. We ended with some cheesecake and and Irish Coffee. We couldn't decide between that and the cream brulee. We asked our server Dan and he said "Hands down, the cheesecake" great choice Dan-!! After drinks and apps, we walked around outside and went down to the Giant Camera. Well worth the 3 bucks. Very cool. So, if you're not from the area and just visiting, its obviously a place you must go to. If you live in the area or even somewhere in the Bay Area, I suggest you go (or go again) enjoy what's in your backyard. Just go and enjoy a little time, especially around sunset.
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Tim Bates
+5
A long walk on the beach led us to an unplanned meal here. Despite t-shirts, shorts and sand we were made very welcome in the bistro. Excellent view over the beach / sea, lovely fish dinner (halibut for me) and good puddings. Very enjoyable.
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Amy Boles
+5
We had an amazing view for a birthday celebration at Sutro's. We made reservations at 5:30 on a Sunday and were lucky enough to be seated right next to the window. One of our diners was gluten-free and dairy-free, and they were able to accommodate that with ease (we let them know ahead of time with our reservation). For those who can eat gluten, there was high praise for the bread and butter. Favorite entrees included the lamb (g-free and d-free) and the truffle ravioli. The desserts were beautifully presented, and conversation flowed easily thanks to the quiet, elegant ambiance. At that time of day, we found parking at the lot just up the road from the Cliffhouse.
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Alexander Martinez
+4
If you’re looking for a fine Saturday or Sunday brunch with a splendid view. This is the place! The pop up bread they serve complimentary is truly amazing! Nice and warm and goes excellent with the jelly served on the table. The portions were good size and the Eggs San Francisco were simply amazing a definite must have. Excellent location and close to a nice trail if you would like to walk off some calories afterwards.
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Robert Dalton
+4
Location is excellent but I'd recommend going when it's still light out if you want to appreciate the stunning location. The food was amazing having the duck and lava cake. I would suggest the butter is heated for the bread service though. Final point is the downstairs restaurant is freezing! We had to keep our coats on for the meal which is why I've rated 4 and not 5 stars!
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Alifiya Kutiyanawalla
+5
This restaurant is great. Been here few times. Always great to make a reservation in advance or the wait time is pretty long. The food is pretty good. The views are amazing. The service is good. Staff is friendly and prompt. It’s a great spot for a date or a special occasion to celebrate. Valet is a better choice since parking around here can get tough.
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David Win
+5
Wonderfully kitch and with views to die, for we loved our brunch-time experience despite not having a reservation. They also make a mean Bloody Mary, and the menu really does have something for everybody. The place is iconic, a bit of an institution and we absolutely loved it. If it were closer we’d use it every weekend! Friendly, accommodating staff and a very chilled vibe along with everything else is a winning combination!
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Brandon Garner
+5
I took my wife here for a random date and have to say it was totally worth it. Everything we ordered was excellent. We started off with the crab cakes which were so good. I ordered the skirt steak and frites. The borledaise sauce was amazing and the steak was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend it. My wife ordered the salmon and raved about it all the way home. You must eat here once if you are in the area. Lastly the views were spectacular. Ask for a window seat.
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Kevin Davila
+5
My sister made a reservation here for my parents 36th Anniversary, perfect place to celebrate this special occasion, 5 stars all around, i can’t say anything bad about this restaurant, highly recommend it to everyone! You won’t regret it, my parents, & I came out from this place real pleased, can’t wait to do another reservation at this place! Breath taking views of Ocean Beach, they have a person playing a harp live! Waiters are super nice! If you tell them your here for a Anniversary, birthday, graduation event, etc..they will personally do a special dessert dish for you with a special message, on the house! I wish i could go on raving about this place, don’t want to spoil it for anybody, it’s better if you personally go & experience it yourself! Enjoy!
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Adam Munoz
+5
Enjoyed lunch in the bistro today and wow the view was incredible and the food was also excellent. I enjoyed fish and chips. Fish was crispy and flavorful and the fries were hot and perfectly salted. Lastly, the wait staff was friendly and conversational and prompt with assistance. Overall, great spot for an unforgettable lunch break.
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Clara Baggett
+5
Beautiful, posh, ocean-view restaurant. Their service was great, and the food was impeccable. Their menu offers creative and simple options, and truly crafts each dish. This is a wonderful spot to go on anniversaries, birthdays, company outings, or any celebrations. Such a gorgeous location and view! I highly recommend the ahi tuna and creme brûlée.
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Daz Wilkin
+5
Excellent Christmas Day lunch (albeit without turkey). My friend had the crab-cakes then a large well-cooked slab of halibut. I had the tuna tartare and then Prime Rip. All very good. Great views from our window seats over the Pacific. Recommended.
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Cintia Tavella
+4
Sunday champagne brunch tried at Cliff House. Great views, although not so much from the champagne brunch area. The Bistro or Sutro's seem to have a better view. It is good value for mo ey to do the Sunday brunch. The champagne is great and the buffet quite good quality. The servers seem to try to delay filling up your champagne although may be is that we were drinking too fast ;)
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Pawash Priyank
+5
Situated on the edge of the cliff right across the top hill of ocean beach in the heart of beautiful San Francisco, this place is going to blow your mind off. Amazing, incredible place loaded with delicious food! A must go in the bucket list !