Cliff House
(415) 386-3330
1090 Point Lobos Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94121
37.7771
-122.5124
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Lincoln Park - Lobos
Hours:
Bistro: Daily 9am-9:30pm
Sutro's: Daily 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Street; Lot
Last updated 3.09.09
What People Are Saying About Cliff House
The Editor
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The Scene
The remodeled beachside favorite catches its finest rays during daylight. You'll wait for a table behind tourists and locals entertaining tourists, and if you can tear your eyes away from the wall of windows, you'll find a tasteful retro renovation of deco tile, soaring ceilings, and neat collages of vintage celebrity portraiture.
The Food
This is a guidebook attraction, so expect prices to follow suit. Few punches are pulled: Recognizable things to nibble and dip, such as crumb-crusted crab cakes and pork-stuffed potstickers, abound. Better choices are the main entrees. A classic cioppino of fresh fish and mollusks is flavored by lumps of onion, celery, and sweet red pepper. Fork-tender braised lamb shank is hearty, paired with heavy mashed potatoes and roasted summer vegetables. For dessert? Your palate is best served by a second helping of crashing waves.
User Reviews
Jim7
October 24, 2008
Ate at the Cliff House "Bistro". Had the Macadamia Nut crusted Halibut ($23), Fish & Chips ($17), and Fruitti de Mare ($24) a pasta dish with scallops, crab meat, mussels, and rock shrimp. All were excellent, served hot. Service was superb. Start your dinner early to get the spectacular sunsets; you are just south of the Golden Gate on Pt. Lobos; stunning location. About 30 street parking spots in front; no underground parking.
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maduha
August 13, 2008
After looking at their website, I was excited to visit this restaurant when I recently visited SF. My boyfriend and I both were very disappointed and with all the other fine restaurant options in the city we wished we would have just visited the Cliff House and moved on. The food was very overpriced for the quality and the sides weren't even editable. It?s not hard to make green beans and rice but the taste was so bad (or under done) we only ate the chicken and left with disappointment. Even thought the view is beautiful, there were so many tourists outside, many on skateboards and plenty looking up at you as you ate, you started to only look at the people and forgot the Pacific Ocean was there for your enjoyment. I'll never bother to return to this restaurant, it wasn't even worth the drive to visit.
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Anonymous
May 20, 2008
I think everyone goes to the Cliff House for the view. seagulls and pelicans congregate on the rocks until the waves crash and scatter them: quite entertaining. Whether or not it's foggy, you will enjoy the restaurant. After touring an exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum, we caught the #18 bus which dropped us off just 25 yards from the Cliff House. It was 1 pm Sat and we waited 10 minutes for a table. Lobster bisque was delicious; salads were small but tasty. The menu has interesting choices and good wine selections. The hostess was gracious to order us a taxi for the airport. Handicap accessible, too.
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What to Drink:
Try the excellent homemade Bloody Mary at the attached Zinc Bar.
Where to Sit:
The restaurant doesn't take reservations, but it's worth the wait for a window-side table. Adjacent Sutro's, which offers seasonal New American fare from chef Patrick Clark, also offers a stunning view.
The Extras:
There's also a small coffee shop inside -- the perfect morning stop before a stroll down Ocean Beach.
Category:
Traditional American, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Conventions
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Brunch, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar
