Clifford's did not disappoint. The shrimp were huge and honestly tasted even better than Popeyes--crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The tartar sauce was bomb and paired perfectly with everything. The snapper fish was also really good, fresh and well-seasoned. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. Next time, I'm trying the catfish. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Shrimp & Snapper Combo - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

After you experience Clifford's Chicken and Fish there is a profound realization that every piece of fried chicken you have consumed up to this point was inferior. Clifford's Fried Chicken is what all other fried chicken aspires to be but doesn't compare. I ordered the four piece meal, from the first bite to the last I was in a state of mind blowing chicken euphoria. From the giant breast piece (which is rare to find a place that even offers chicken breast anymore) to the perfectly crunchy wing, it's the absolute pinnacle of Fried Chicken. Don't even get me started on the amazing delicious house made Honey Butter Biscuits, my only regret was not ordering more of these scrumptious biscuits the size of my fist. It's a cozy place a little off the beaten path with great service and awesome vibes. In conclusion, if you are anywhere in the Bay Area and beyond, and you're not going to Cliffords Chicken and Fish to satisfy your fried Chicken desire You are F'n UP for REAL! Ddubz. read more

Had this spot on the list for years since it's right around the corner and finally decided to give it a try. Got the chicken wing combo with a side of mac and cheese. Chicken was very crispy but also pretty bland and a little dry. Highly recommend getting a sauce on the side to dip it in. Mac and cheese was also watery and bland. The fries were the best part and it comes with every combo. Would come back to try the seafood but it's a pass for the chicken. Also came right when they opened with no one else in line but had to wait a good 20-30 minutes due to doordash orders so I would advise ordering ahead for pick up! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Chicken wing meal with fries and mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

This was my first time coming across this restaurant and thought the food was good and flavorful. I got the chicken tenders and hope to try the catfish next time. Overall I had a good experience and would highly recommend this place. Annette and Janet were very kind and inviting. read more

Hands down the best chicken sandwich I've had. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and incredibly crispy, and the portions were so generous- a much bigger sandwich than most fast food chains give you while still being a reasonable price. The fries, honey butter biscuit, fish sandwich, and dipping sauces were also delicious. Service was great too and the shop is a cute little spot in the corner of a small strip mall in my neighborhood. I'm embarrassed that I haven't been before since I live just down the street but I will absolutely be back!! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Chicken Sandwhich, Honey Butter Biscuit, Catfish Sandwhich, French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

This spot has a place in my bf and I's heart because it's so good. yes, it's THAT GOOD. Every time we are around the area, we try to stop by! The catfish truly is just so dang good because it is hot, fresh, crunchy and tender. They are made to order so it is guaranteed that it's hot!!! The service is always good too! Please try this spot and if you like catfish, you are going to love it! read more

Anyone who loves fried chicken should try Clifford's! Their chicken is very crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. What else do you need and good quality fried chicken? Pretty basic side dishes, but we come for the chicken! They also have a lot of fish and chips on their menu. I'll be trying that next time! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

The chicken was good, the seafood was alright. The breading for the shrimp and catfish combo was a cornmeal crust, so it was super thick to chew through. I had a few pieces of shrimp before I gave up and peeled away the crust. It was unbearable, sorry. Like super dry and crusty. The shrimp was a decent size and tasted fine. The catfish I was not a fan of (perhaps I am not a fan of this type of fish), it had a strong unpleasant smell of fishiness and was pretty oily/greasy. I didn't like the texture of the fish imo. The chicken drumstick was good. The fries were fine and plentiful. Crispy outside with a soft inside. The honey butter biscuit was to die for, so tender and flaky and buttery. It was delicious. With a bit of honey drizzled on, it was perfect. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - chicken drumstick - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Came with a friend for dinner at about 5 on a sunday. The restauraunt was pretty empty with only us there. There's only 1 employee and she was nice. Standard customer service. Noone else was visible. There are a couple tables but not a lot. The inside of the store feels like a popeyes. I ordered the fried catfish and fried chicken breast. The chicken breast and catfish were both pretty good. Very fresh, and juicy. The fries were very crispy and fried perfectly. The biscuit was excellent as well. However, the price was very steep. $25 was a pretty large price to pay. I can see the prices increased significantly over time. Overall solid and well worth a visit. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I remember when this location was occupied by a Guamanian restaurant. I was sad to see it go. I came here for the catfish even though they're known for their fried chicken. I got the chicken and catfish combo which comes with fries and a biscuit. The catfish was the star for me. It was seasoned just right and not overly breaded. The chicken was good too but not the best I've had. It's crispy and juicy and has good flavor, so it's not bad at all. I didn't care much for the fries, which were a bit on the soggy side. The biscuit was just ok for me - a little too dry and not very buttery. I'll definitely be back for more catfish! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Fries and biscuit - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Very unassuming in a random strip mall but absolutely delicious. Same owners as Back a Yard. If you know you know. Check this place out the fried chicken strips are worth a stop! Biscuits and sides also very tasty. read more

4/1/2025 Clifford's Chicken & Fish 699 Calderon Ave Mountain View, CA 94041 I went there for a quick solo dinner on an early Tuesday evening. It's at the end of a small plaza a block north of ECR. The parking lot was nearly full but turn over is fast. There is some interior seating; a table and chair setup for about 14 people. You order and pay at the counter from the menu board behind the counter. I ordered the two piece dark meat, which came with a biscuit and fries. My meal was brought to me shortly in a box with the biscuit in a bag. The chicken had a crunchy breading and was very moist. The fries were hot and crispy. The biscuit was fall apart moist. Every thing was tasty and a little salty. A very good neighborhood chicken place with reasonable prices. I went here when they first opened for the catfish, which had a "bottom of pond" taste and I wouldn't recommend. It's repeatable for the chicken. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - 2 Piece Dark Meat - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Easily one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a while. Ive had the seafood and it's great, but the chickens better. Big size and great taste. My ask is there be some way to make it spicy, other than that very filling and very good. Place is small, counters friendly. read more

Crispy fries, crispy catfish, bomb sauce what else can you ask for. Food is made to order so you might to wait 15 minutes but it is worth it. Call ahead if you don't want to wait. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Cajun roasted chicken - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Been looking for good fried chicken. Found it here. The fish n chips were good also. Staff, Ms Z was kind, courteous, and gave real good service. Check em out! read more

First time here. Located in a small strip in a neighborhood off El Camino. The employee said they've been open for about a year. Tasty fried chicken, fries, shrimp and biscuit! It took a bit for our food but that's okay. It was not greasy at all. Plenty of seating and had some good jams playing. Parking is shared with a liquor store, laundry, hair salon and acupuncture. If no parking, street parking is available. We enjoyed our lunch! read more

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I recently came across this place on yelp and have been dying to check it out. So this past Saturday I decided to make a visit. This place is located in a tiny strip mall in Mountain View, when I walked in I was greeted promptly. I decided to order the 2 piece dark meat meal that comes with side fries and drink. I opted out of the fries and instead got collard greens and added on a coleslaw to my order. They don't have fountain drinks here but sell bottled beverages which is actually like better. I decided to scan the menu again and realized they had Red Beans and Rice, I am a sucker for this. So I asked if I could swap the Cole slaw for red beans and rice, to which the cashier was very nice to allow me to do so. The chicken here is made to order and came out quickly. 2 piece dark meat 5/5 : This comes with a leg and thigh, and came out pipping hot. The chicken has a nice flavor and was very crispy. Cooked to perfection. Collard Greens 5/5: The Collard Greens were excellent, it's so hard to find good Collard Greens. But they executed this perfectly, they were flavorful, and tender. (Note these collard greens aren't vegetarian as they contain smoked meat) Red Beans and Rice 4/5: The Red Beans and Rice was really good the rice was cooked perfectly and the Red Beans were Flavorful. I took a point off as the beans were a bit mushy but still good. Coleslaw 2/5: The Cashier was super Sweet and still gave me the Coleslaw; that I originally ordered even though I swapped it for red beans and rice. The Coleslaw to me was lacking in flavor and was a bit too dry for my liking. A bit more flavor and dressing would have taken this up a notch. I can tell the coleslaw is made in house which I like. Service 5/5: The Cashier who rang me up was super sweet, patient, and accommodating. The service was fast and efficient. Overall, This place is great, if you're in the area and looking for a good soul food spot look for further. The Food is Fresh, Flavorful, and made to order. The service is Very friendly and fast, I will definitely be back. read more

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We went to Clifford's today to try their southern fried chicken through a coworker's recommendation. We ordered dark meat and chicken wings combo, they come with fries and biscuits. Chicken - great batter and seasoning, comes out fresh, it's delicious, I wish they have spicy option as well but they do offer hot sauce. Fries - golden and crispy! Biscuit - simply the best! Excellent with honey. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Fried chicken combo - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

First time there so got a sampling if a bunch of things. First of the vook on everything was spot on, everything moist but cooked through. Foavor wise, Chicken was very good. Fish was good but a little under seasoned. Shrimp very good. Fries were crispy and flavorful. Mac and cheese was decent but not amazing. Collard greens were some of the best I've ever had. For dessert, banana pudding was delicious. Pecan pie was good, but hoped for amazing. Service was friendly qnd attentive. Would definitely return, many times. read more

This lived up to our expectations, it was delicious all around. I love the format where you order at the counter and then get your food. It's clean and there are tables to sit at inside, but they seem really optimized for takeout in my opinion. We ordered the shrimp & fish combination along with some chicken, everything was delicious. BEWARE, I eat a little spicy, but their orange sauce is spicy AF! :) I admit I was a bit unprepared and went big on my first bite, but it is legit spicy. The tartar sauce was delicious, I enjoyed every bite of that with my food. * French fries: yes, they were a tad soggy after I got home (we ate them almost an hour later, so it's more our fault), but they were absolutely delicious. These are my favorite type as they have the crusty outside. * Chicken: very tender with a tasty batter that's the perfect amount of thickness; the chicken tasted seasoned through, not just the outside batter * Shrimp: fried to perfection, perfectly coated on the outside * Fish: This was delicious, probably my favorite. There were two golden and tender fried pieces of fish * Biscuit: This looked soft and fluffy, but I unfortunately didn't have any room in my stomach left :) Give Clifford's a try, I feel like you won't regret it. There also seemed to be a lot of regulars there when I went. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Thigh - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Chicken is yummy. I ordered my to go. The staff automatically click 20% gratuity . I changed to 18% for a Togo and pick up myself order. The staff should have asked me before clicking the 20%. Even though I gave 18% for a Togo order. I'm unhappy. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - 18% tip for a Togo order - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've been ordering from here for awhile now. The last few months have been a miss for me. For some reason, food was consistently salty, burnt, or just not up to expectations. I ordered today, 4/6. Whoever was throwing down in the kitchen seasoned and cooked our chicken and fries to PERFECTION. The mac and cheese has also been meh lately, but whoever threw down with it this afternoon did AMAZING. It was hot and fresh, and not super salty. Whoever cooked and seasoned the food today--THIS is the standard that should be followed! Or maybe today is just one of the good days. Whatever you're doing, keep doing it! read more

Not a great picture, but very tasty! I knew I wanted their catfish, and the cashier recommended chicken over shrimp. They were kind enough to swap out the fries for the little round cornbread, which is super tasty and even has a few corn kernels on the bottom! Delicious. :) Friendly staff and a lovely treat after a long week. Next time, I will go for the chicken, shrimp, and mango habanero sauce! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I reviewed this restaurant before, and it was bad. I gave it a second chance and I was slightly disappointed. The chicken was delicious, nice and crispy. The honey butter biscuits are the BEST. The shrimp was very good. Creamy coleslaw was not creamy as it says,needs more seasoning. Red beans and rice good. The greens were HORRIBLE. I would not recommend getting them read more

We love going to this place! My husband and I have been here multiple times before since it's really close to our house. Today we had the pleasure meeting Z and she was so nice and friendly! As always the food and place is good and clean. read more

I've been driving by here for years, reviews looked great. But I gotta say we were extremely disappointed. I got a 4 piece, my wife got the wing order. Her chicken was overcooked and bland, her biscuit was undercooked and doughy. (It just fell apart). With my four piece the smaller pieces (drumstick, thigh) were almost burnt. The fry batter was difficult to bite through. It was bland and just shattered falling to our plate. The breast was juicy, but again burnt batter and bland. My biscuit was cooked better, and quite good. But you don't pay $35 for one good biscuit. The server at the counter was very nice, she asked what we needed for our to go order. The overall vibe of the restaurant is that dining in is an afterthought with a few tables, and no real 'environment'. I've had fried chicken in over 30 different states, in over 250 different establishments. If what I got was them 'at their best' then they fall in the bottom 10% of what I've had. It looked good, smelled good, and disappointed when you bit into it. Such a bummer, a true let down! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Burnt, bland chicken, soggy fries, and a barely cooked biscuit. Such a let down! - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

Found this place on yelp and decided to give them a try. My son is autistic and is very picky about chicken & fries. We ordered him 6piece with fries well done and they cooked it to his liking. It's a 25 min drive for us from Union city but if our son likes it, I'll drive out here just to get it for him. Shout out to Mo, I let him know our situation so that we could coordinate picking up for my son's lunch during the week. For his order to be ready by the time I come so I have enough time to head back for my son's lunch time. Definitely need to try if you're craving some yummy shrimp, catfish and chicken tenders and fries. Lots more on their menu but these are the ones we had. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Shrimp & fries - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

I came to Clifford's with no expectations, visiting from out of town. My food came to my time piping hot and was quite literally some of the best food I've had in years. The service was great and the guy behind the counter was very friendly. It was a nice little place to sit down and eat with tables outside as well. I will definitely be returning. read more

Visited on a Monday evening, and the place wasn't too busy during the last hour of business. Parking was easy to find directly in front of the entrance. The interior of the restaurant was clean and casual, with wooden flooring and lovely artwork decorating the walls. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Staff was friendly and provided immediate service, no wait to order. However, they accidentally mixed up my order with another customer. The staff was apologetic and fixed the error promptly, but I ended up having to wait 30+ minutes for my correct order. I wasn't in a hurry, so not a big deal, but still worth noting. Got the chicken thigh and catfish a la carte, as well as a couple honey butter biscuits. Omg, the fish and chicken were both so juicy and tender, and full of flavor. I loved the biscuits even more, fluffy and buttery, and so satisfying. The food was just fantastic! So although my recent experience here wasn't perfect, I would definitely return, especially for more of those biscuits :D read more

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Delicious fried chicken!! Good southern sides are hard to find in the Bay but these are spot on! I'm also pretty certain they have the best biscuits I've ever had! read more

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I was working nearby and remember seeing this a few times before when I was in the area, so I decided today would be the day to try them out. They got a decent sized parking lot that they share with a few stores so you don't have to worry about scarce parking. Inside is pretty clean and modern. The restroom was clean as well. I ordered my food to go and it was ready in decent timing. The fish and fries box was huge, my only problem is that it came with a ton of fries and only 1 piece of fish. For that price and box size, you'd think they'd throw a friend in there for the lonely fried swimmer. The flavor was good though, for what it's worth. The Mac and cheese was decent and the honey biscuit was on the dryer side. All in all I wouldn't give them a bad overall review. They just need to be more generous on things other than the fries. I do plan on trying the chicken one day and maybe the greens read more

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Do yourself a favor and give this place a try, you won't regret it. It's an unassuming place in a strip mall. Few tables outside, handful inside. Business is clean and as soon as you walk up you smell the delicious food. Was able to talk with the owner, very nice guy, made some suggestions on what to try. We decided to try everything and got a trio and an order of chicken tenders. The trio with fried chicken, shrimp, and catfish. More than enough for one person including sides, fries, and a biscuit. Honestly two people could split this one meal and walk away full. Including the chicken tenders we had more than enough for leftovers. The food was great, every single thing we tried. The sides we got were Mac & cheese and red beans and rice. My chief complaint with all of the good restaurants in the Bay Area. While I love Jackie's Place meat the sides are lacking to me. Clifford's I would come here for the sides alone. Don't get me started on the honey butter biscuits. Even though we had leftovers, and were stuffed, we got 2 more biscuits. They are without a doubt the best in the Bay Area, and top 3 I've ever had. To wrap this up, try this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

If you haven't tried Clifford's yet, you're missing out on some of the best fried fish and biscuits around. The chicken is truly seasoned down to the bone; every bite is full of flavor and unbelievably juicy. The fried catfish is the best I've ever had, so fresh and full of flavor. Everything has that delightful cooked with love taste to it, it took me back to growing up and catching fish and cooking it up with my grandparents. The staff are all friendly, and the interior has a casual vibe. Portions are very generous and priced just right. You're not leaving here hungry, and you'll maybe have a little left over for a snack later. read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Shrimp & Catfish - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

Wanted to try this place out as I always drive past it but never stopped by. I'm glad I did after we decided to try them out for dinner. We ordered the 10 piece mixed chicken meal. Their chicken skin has a nice crunch to it and their batter has a unique flavor. Not too salty like some places but not as crunchy as our favorite Jollibees. We enjoyed the side order of fries that came with the chicken but what also was surprisingly good was their honey butter biscuit. It was soft and not dry and crumbly and had a nice flavor. We also went with the Shrimp and Catfish combo and the shrimp batter was nice and crunchy and catfish tasted fresh. The only knock I have was when I went through their online ordering system. Some of the items on their paper-style menu didn't reflect the items shown in their online choices so I had to call in and place those items on order through the phone. Sometimes it's easier to call and have them take down your order and in this case I did just that. Hopefully they can sort it out where what you see on the menu is also what you expect to see on their online choices. Overall pretty good experience for a place not too far from home. read more

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best fried catfish in the bay good portion you will not find better i promise if you do please let me know

Yelp (Get it..lol) I'm back! Twice within a week! Chef G has a hidden gem here in Mountain View, CA called Clifford's Chicken & Fish! 3 Things: #1. FOOD...AMAZING!! Our food was cooked made to order! BOTH TIMES we came (Same Week) Everything is cooked to perfection! The right crisp! Fresh grease! The appropriate amount of seasoning! I truly enjoyed eating here both times!! #2 CUSTOMER SERVICE is so warming and pleasing!! Very nice man! #3: CLEAN! I truly enjoy eating here and visiting Chef G! Whom is a chef just like his father & mother!! God Bless you and your beautiful family! You definitely are continuing a legacy! Thanks so much! -Kayla read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - White Meat Chicken & Catfish Greens Red Beans & Rice French Fries 2 Piece Honey Butter Biscuits - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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With the knowledge that this restaurant is the brainchild of the owner of BackAYard Caribbean Grill, our expectations were pretty high. In short, Clifford's did not disappoint even when we showed up 25 mins before they closed. I particularly enjoyed the catfish, red beans & rice, and collard greens. Don't get me wrong. The chicken was also cooked to order, coming out piping out and being juicy/crunchy at the same time. However, I can get chicken any time, but rarely get/eat the aforementioned 3 items. I am a sucker for good sides and theirs is right up there! I was so glad we ordered the large size version so that we could take the leftovers home to enjoy the next day. My biggest concern regarding their long term viability is their location. They are located in a small, somewhat hidden strip center in one of Mountain View's neighborhoods. I imagine them getting any recognition by word of mouth and food review sites such as Yelp. Perhaps the rent in one of the downtown locations was going to be too much to bear? read more

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Overall, the food tasted great! Here are some specific items I tried. 1) The fried chicken was juicy with crunchy seasoned breading. 2) Corn bread was warm, moist and fluffy. 3) Biscuit was one of the best I have ever tasted. It was also warm, moist and had great texture. Eating it with honey was delicious. 4) Macaroni, collard green and red-bean rice were solid. I will go back again to support this local shop. read more

The fish and chicken are perfectly breaded--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The fries are seasoned just right, super flavorful without being overpowering. What really stood out were the sauces. I'm not entirely sure, but it tastes like the tartar sauce and ranch are homemade--and if they are, hats off to the kitchen. They take everything to the next level. Oh, and I cannot forget that honey biscuit--absolute fire. Soft, buttery, with just the right touch of sweetness. The perfect finishing touch to the meal. The employees also really stand out--so friendly and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and it makes the whole experience even better. So, so good. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Clifford's Chicken and Fish - Fish Combo - Seafood Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Amazing fried chicken. I especially addicted to their tenders. Their sides are ridiculously delicious as well... their biscuits and cornbread are the most moist I've ever had. Their red beans and rice and mac and cheese... really everything outclass Popeye's on every level. I eat here two times a week. read more