Great porterhouse steak for two; a bit pricy ($76) for NJ. Started with mussels from New Zealand that were fresh and tender in a nice spicy tomato sauce. Not crazy about the creamed spinach. Service was good (not many customers this Monday night). Will try again on a special occasion. read more

This was my third or fourth time eating at Cliff's Steakhouse over the last few years but first review. I would definitely have this as my go to steak house if it was just a little closer to home. We met up with long time (better K?) friends of the family for a very nice evening of catch up. I had a wonderful appetizer of fresh figs, prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano chunks. A very generous portion which I happily shared. K and I split the porterhouse for two. Luckily, we both enjoy it rare to medium rare which makes sharing easy and enjoyable. This was one of the best steaks that I have eaten in North Jersey. We had some outstanding creamed spinach and well done, of course, home fries style potatoes. Wife and K Wife both had a special of veal-on-the-bone parmesan. It was pounded so thin that it was the size of a small whole pizza. They topped it with a great red sauce and fresh mozzarella. Wow! If this special was on the menu again it would be tough to choose between it and that porterhouse. Dessert was some tartufos. read more

I understand that it was Valentines Day but come on be prepared for guest on a special occasion. "Special Occasion!" Arrived at 8:00pm and seated right away great! Didn't get our menu, water, bread until 8:20pm!! Horrible food and horrible service there are much better restaurants around do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else. We were there until 11:30 because of its being under staff. read more

Great food and great hospitality, I felt like I was part of their family. One of the best veal chop parms I've had in NJ

Steamed asparagus was sad looking, creamed spinach looked like it came out the Campbell soup can, veal chop under cooked. Mediocre at best, decor is old and passé, I don't like flies over my table... FOH needs to be more attentive... I think I going to try Cafe Italiano next time ... read more

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Went in for lunch. The business lunch special was great for $20 (Soup, Sirloin Steak and Tiramisu+ Coffee). Wasn't too busy and the steaks were great, in addition to the advantage of being right here on this side of the river. I normally order medium rare at a good location, but you may want to order a little less cooked than normal because they serve your meal on a boiling hot (literally) plate and your steak will keep cooking. I was able to cook parts of my steak after cutting it by pressing down on the plate. And I would never go to the Assembly down the block again after being here. read more

We can only confirm what Sunny S. wrote!! The food was excellent and the waiters were caring and authentic, really nice guys doing a great job! In the beginning when we arrived we were a bit concerned as well as the restaurant is really good looking and we thought we are not properly dressed coming from our bicycle tour in shorts and flip flops...but that was not of any relevance and they served us so well. Thanks for a great evening and dinner! read more

Ate there not expecting much but found fantastic food. Fantastic service. Nice people and a wonderful experience I hope to experience again and again. A new favorite and wonderful find. read more

Saw that some of the negative reviews were based on service and things not named steak on the menu. I enjoyed the porterhouse here so much that I cannot give anything below a 5 star, and when I went the service was outstanding. However we were one of the few seated at the time. I don't know about other dishes, but the appetizer special we ordered and porterhouse steaks were OUTSTANDING, best steak I've had to date. I would recommend ordering the steak cooked one step below your typical preference as they put the steak on a hot plate and it actually cooks on there. So order rare if you want medium rare. read more

Dinner with GF Steakgasm...oh ma gahd We ordered their signature Porterhouse for 2 medium rare along with the creamed spinash. The meat was so succulent and juicy. I was literally licking off the juice off my plate. The table next to us had A1 sauce and I actually cringed. The creamed spinach was just ok. The price is extremely affordable for high quality steak (I believe it was $76 for 2). Sides were only $6. Top that off with a nice glass of red and you have a perfect meal. The restaurant is actually a house, with lots of windows and a front patio area for dining. It's one of the better steaks I've had the luxury of enjoying... Price wise you can't beat it, but then again it's still doesn't compare to the finer NYC steakhouses. GF picked up the tab and said "this is pre-game for Peter Lugers". awesomeness... read more

As a Fort Lee local I have been coming here for many years since it first opened. It has always been an absolute delight. The food and service is unmatched at any restaurant I've ever been to. Always feel so welcome and the service goes above and beyond to take care of you and your party to give you the best dining experience possible. The food has always been delicious and so satisfying. My personal favorite dish is the filet mignon rigatoni. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a exquisite night out. read more

We've been here many times and it's always consistently very good. They have Valet parking, nice fireplace, very friendly owner and it's a small but elegant little place. Full bar along with a nice selection of reasonably priced wines. This time we went with the Steak for 3 which is enough for 4. They serve it Luger's style which are hot plates with a little butter in them. You cook the steak a little more on your plate so the steak comes a little rarer then you order it. If you don't like the hot plate then order Filet or RibEye.Both are excellent. Dry aged beef is the only way to go. Buttery, flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also ordered Caesar Salad, Endive salad, Hash Browns, Creamed Spinach and Steam Asparagus. The Caesar is a real dressing they make at the restaurant. Fresh and favorable romaine. Hash Browns are well seasoned and crispy. Creamed Spinach is spot on. Not too much cream and well seasoned. Endive was also quite good, fresh and just the right amount of dressing. Service is attentive and friendly not intrusive. We aren't big on desserts so I can't give you any insight. They do look good though. Prices are less than Manhattan so you get very good value for your dollar. I'd suggest a reservation on a Friday or Saturday night since it is small and they do fill up. Go enjoy a fine meal. read more

Within reason, the steak at Cliffs is pretty tender and cooked well. However, the main issue is portion sizing and the cost of said portion. Was here to celebrate a birthday dinner and after order a Porterhouse Steak for Four, I was surprised to find they only gave a total of two (2) steaks for the four (4) people to share. Not only that, but they charge you $160 for the two steaks. Sure, the steaks were good, but the portion sizing needs to be updated or the pricing needs to be brought down. Having two (2) small steaks for that many people is ridiculous. One could not argue that you are here for the atmosphere, hence why the price is so steep. The sides were pitiful as well. We had a side of sauteed spinach and were brought maybe enough spinach for two (2) people. When we asked about portion sizes, they said that is their normal size. Would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a good and cost effective steakhouse. There are other places just as good if not better for a lower amount of money spent. read more

Excellent food, great service, we will definitely come back!! I had the best tuna in the world, my husband had a delicious juicy tasteful steak! I travel a lot for work and i have the chance to try good restaurants around the globe, and i have to say i was very surprise. I know we are close to Manhattan, but for being in a small town like Englewood Cliff it is absolutely outstanding! Bravo! read more

Came here for lunch (although we opted for the dinner menu for more choices). We were treated (spoiled, even) like royals and honestly regretting not learning about this place sooner. Food: 10/5 for apps we had the burrata, thick bacon, french onion soup, and calamari, all of which exceeded expectations. For entrees we had the aged porterhouse for 3, creamed spinach, sauteed garlic mushrooms, and onion rings. Each dish was lovely (could do without the onion rings) and don't even get me started on the steak-- literally melts in your mouth! For dessert we had chocolate lava and creme brulee--also bomb. We were also offered a sambuca on the house, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Service, also 10/5. The waiters were amazing and very patient. I came with my family of 6 (a teenager, a first grader, and 2 toddlers) who constantly dropped their utensils and cups, but the waiters patiently gave us new ones each time. Lots of steakhouses in the area, but this one is my top pick. P.S. didn't get the chance to take pics of the food, was too busy attending to my screaming toddlers lol read more

I wish I could give more stars! The best experience in a steakhouse I have every had, starting from the greeting to the meal. Our server was so polite and explained everything in detail. He made sure to mention anything that was spicy or might have allergy. Furthermore we ordered the soup of the day which was delicious. We ordered the steak cocked to perfection and the most delicious we have ever had. Will recommend to friends and family! read more

I went to Cliffs Steakhouse for the first time this past weekend to celebrate my birthday. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. There was a nice fire going in the fireplace and the lights were dimmed appropriately for dinner. The waiter was nice and our food came out fast and cooked well. Tasted good as well! Must also add that the food was priced appropriately for a fine dining experience. A gentleman who I presume to be the owner or manager came to our table several times to welcome us and to check on us throughout our time there; he even walked us to the door on our way out. Very nice establishment. Even the gentleman who took my reservation was pleasant to speak with! Will return and would definitely recommend. Please support local businesses like this who value their patrons! read more

I have been coming here since they opened. Every time I eat here it's always consistent and they never cease to impress me, Rossi and Peter are very accommodating. I've eaten at many other steak house's and Cliffs by far, it's the best. I won't eat steak any where else, and I always recommend people to come and eat here. read more

The place is pretty solid. Their porterhouse for 2 is very good. 4 stars because their service is a bit slow. The food is legit.

Came here for a nice valentine's day dinner & I think we're going to have to redo it somewhere else. The food was not bad, the portions are on the smaller side so we were still kind of hungry. We decided to get a dessert since we had space. The waiter did not come to our table after collecting our dinner plates for 40 minutes. We were sitting at the table with empty wine glasses and no service. Eventually I called one of the waiters over and just asked for the check. Service, especially on Valentine's Day, could've been better. We won't be returning. read more

The best steakhouse I've been to in the past 20 years! OMG, can't say enough... I'm afraid to go back because I can't stop eating!!! Best porterhouse! Even the pasta dishes were amazing. read more

I took my family here for dinner. I was looking for a fine dining with them. The dishes were pretty good but not great. But the appetizers were not good. We ordered fried calamari and it is too oily and the crab cake is soggy and oily too. The sides were creamed spinach and sautéed mushrooms and they were not good either. The service is good. Our waiter was nice and also made some jokes with us. read more

This lil restaurant in Englewood Cliffs was one of the best places to eat that i have ever been to! To reward my gf for goin all out for me on my birthday weekend, i took a chance of taking her here after work and it was well worth it!! We ordered the pacific salmon with asparagus and mashed potatoes and it was one of the best meal i ever had period!!! The Salmon is to DIE for and the service was extrodinary. The atmosphere was beyond belief and it felt like old times taking my lady out and seeing her enjoying the moment which has been awhile and which i truly miss. Thank you so much for this wonderful evening and i will definately return!!! read more

This place is the shiz. I'm a veteran steak devourer and have destroyed many a dry (and wet) aged steak all over Manhattan and that place in Brooklyn, and I gotta say, Cliff's more than keeps up. I would never stray away from my beloved Luger-style porterhouse and as such have never really had a bad steak. However, my dining companions have made such impetuous gaffes and have paid the price. Stick to the porterhouse and you'll do excellente. A few other notes... the dining room and decor are great... it feels like being in a warm house, esp in the winter where they have the fireplace going. It's icing on the cake when the food is so good. Speaking of icing, the desserts are pretty horrible. WARNING: each person is given a blazing hot plate w/ melted butter on it... as such, if you like medium rare, you MUST GET THE STEAK RARE... your steaks will actually COOK on the hot plate. You have been warned. Via the warning. read more

Do not order special not on the menu!!! I went there with family and friends (6 people). The waiter suggested special seafood appetizer (lobster, crab meat, 6 shrimps) and ordered. But price for seafood app. was $156!!! and found on the bill. The waiter did not mentioned the price in advance. We also ordered lamb chop, pasta, and steak. They were just normal dishes. I was so disappointed about unprofessional service and also yelp's review. read more

I wrote this email to them. terrible service with mediocre taste. Dear, folks at Cliff's steakhouse. We just had our family dinner last Saturday. And I would like to point out few unpleasant things we thought that was needed to address. I requested the area to be semi-private, but that wasn't really semi-private, it was rather just few tables put together. And the servers didn't really have great attitude of serving, From smallest detail from pouring water but servers kept wasting water on the table to throwing spoons and forks to the table... never attending to us when our "hot dishes" got cold for porterhouse steaks. It was very poorly done, and it has angered my fiancé's family... as well as my family as well. This dinner was supposed to be perfect since it was engagement dinner for both of our families and you were given directions to accommodate accordingly, but actual service wasn't even close. We believe that if we were to pay certain amount of money to treat ourselves with great food I think great service should follow as well. I think you should know that better than anyone especially in food service business. With that said, the value of our dinner should've guaranteed satisfactory level of customer service which we never received. We are very upset with your poor customer service and wanted to let you know that it will be very unlikely that we will be back. I myself came to this restaurant for business purpose to personal reasons, and I will be on the lookout to make sure of your poorly executed customer service. No one deserves this kind of customer service; it doesn't matter whether you guys gave out complementary liquorish shots... it doesn't do any justice at all. read more

This place gets zero rating!!! Being a Black African American female. I feel the service was very bias. We was seated at our table. It took 15 min for the server to come over. We were trying to order drinks. I ask for a Henney Sidecar the waiter come back 10 min later and ask how to make it smh. I said never mind. They bring out the appetizers and the lump crab looked like fruity pebbles. The crab cake was a fried hockey puck in old oil . My friend tasted and said it tasted bad . They took it back and the manager says sorry it was a expired can they popped open and it is no good. So your fresh lump crab comes out of a can. OK anddd you told us the can was expired WOW. That was taken off the bill. Next the condiment holder was dirty on the bottom. Received attitude when ask to take it back. Next our orders come ask for medium well rack of lamb. My friend and I both received well done char broiled. While waiting to tell the waiter the issue. Took them 20 min to check on the table and they didn't come on there own when someone was finally close enough we called them over . They took our lamb back after I showed him it was well done . And he then went and check out ticket took them back to the kitchen and I never heard nothing about did I want them back or replacement. So the waiter comes back and ask my guest was they done wanted to take there plates but wait what happened to our food. Are they bringing us another plate or what?! Needless to say me and my friend never ate. They took off the lamb chops but wanted to charge for the side of mash that was cold and watery and watery cream spinach. How could I eat with no entree. The waiter gets nasty so to avoid anything further we ask for the check and will dispute with the cc company. Never been treated so poorly. The last 2 weeks I have ate at Ruth Chris in Paramus and Capital Grille in Paramus and was treated like a Queen and there lump fresh crab meat was not out of a can and sever with warm butter and not dirty cocktail sauce In a dirty condiments cup. This was supposed to be a birthday dinner for My Best-friend and was a horrible experience!!! Never again !! I found this place on Instagram the photos looked very good but I see it was all a facade. AND DID YOU KNOW THEY WAS ON BAR RESCUE AND I GUESS THEY STILL COULDN'T HELP WITH SITUATIONS!!! read more

Went to the Cliffs this past Tuesday for a business dinner, and it was definitely the best dining experience I've had in a long time. We started our meal with whole chilled lobster, shrimp cocktail and (I think) stone crab claws. The lobster was cooked perfectly and pre-separated so there was no mess. The shrimp were the biggest prawns I've ever seen, and the crab meat was pulled and served in a red cabbage bowl. Everything was excellent. For our pasta course, we were served rigatoni in a Bolognese-style sauce. I used two pieces of bread to make sure I got every drop of sauce. I ordered the special, a bone-in fillet. It must have been 14oz without the bone. Cooked perfectly rare, seared just right on the outside, and arrived sizzling on a plate of butter. The seasoning was perfect, and it was one of the most tender fillets I've ever tasted. We had great service, with the owner stopping by three times to check on us. The only reason I can't give Cliffs five stars is that the beer and wine by the glass selection was a bit lacking. Other than that, I can't complain. read more

It's a pretty good steakhouse without having the hassle of driving into the city for. The porterhouse was cooked perfectly and the service here is pretty outstanding. The waiter was always attentive and cordial and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a place to go to if you want a good piece of steak without having to go too far! read more

If you are looking for a great steak that serves a good portion , this is not the place for you. Steak for two is more like steak for one person. The quality of the steak was average. read more

I enjoyed my afternoon lunch here, I have been meaning to go here since i have gone next door ( cafe italiano) for quite sometime, this time i decided to go for lunch and was not disappointed, their lunch menu was satisfying, I believe it was $19.95 for a 3 course/ great portions, I started with vinaigrette salad then I had the sirloin steak which came out sizzling hot , accompanied with string beans, when I took my first bite i knew i was a fan and would come back!! great taste and it was seasoned just right, my friend had the salmon which also was great, it had a nice cream sauce , my friend absolutely enjoyed it. for dessert i had tiramisu and coffee yum!!. The manager did come by our table and greeted us which was very nice, in the end we were offered a complimentary drink,.........The wait staff were professional and very friendly...I am a fan and would definitely go back soon!! read more

Amazinggggggggggggggg Porterhouse!! Whether I go for lunch or dinner, I always get porterhouse. Not sure about other entrees though... Owner was nice and made us feel very welcome. He also offered us glass of wine. Severs were unpleasant though. They are kinda young and attitudy, clearly not at the rigjt place. read more

Last Saturday, 11/7/20 I had dinner at Cliffs Steakhouse with my daughter & a friend for the first time. We each ordered filet mignon as our main course. Following dinner we each went directly home. My friend and I each became very sick within 10 minutes of arriving home. It's Monday & my friend is still sick. Today I called & spoke with the manager to advise him. He argued it couldn't have happened at his restaurant but offered me a gift certificate & bottle of wine to return to the restaurant. I told him I wouldn't be returning after getting so sick. He refused to offer any kind of refund on the check I told him the person who prepared our food may not have washed their hands or there was Ecoli in the food. I then said the right remedy is to call the health department. At that point he hung up on me. The man behaved totally unprofessionally. I will never return to this restaurant & neither will my family & friends. What was worse than the food was the Manager. read more

The atmosphere was good, The wait staff was very good, the owner stopped by a few times and was really great and made you feel at home. BUT the food was average. Just Average! The crab cakes were very slim on the crab, and heavy on everything else, including oil. I may be partial cause I'm from Baltimore but really stay away from those. The Steak was ok, but not worth the 75 bucks I paid for the Porterhouse for two. The veges literally had no seasoning. read more

the food and service were both outstanding. I had gone there for my first time and was treated like i knew the owners. He even drank an after dinner liquor with us on the house! The steak was easily the best i've had in NJ. My wife had a seafood dish and loved it as well. valet parking is a nice plus. the only negative for me was it was very crowded during a saturday night, but there's a reason for it. read more

Chops and Steaks--New Jersey's version Cliff's Steakhouse is just over the GW (that's George Washington) Bridge in Jersey and is every bit as good as the steak restaurants in the City. If you have business in Northern New Jersey or you're headed out to the burbs, this is a stop on the way. The veal chop is awesome and the wine list satisfies anybody at any price. The bar is small and happy, the service at dinner understated and elegant. The Italian "cucina" next store has the same ownership, so if you are undecided, walk next door for great Italian and eat outdoors on the patio. Can't go wrong at either location. read more

Cliffs is a very good steakhouse restaurant and has a lot to offer. The overall experience was amazing, especially the part where the waiters brought out the sizzling plates of steak. I attended this place for a birthday party and the service and food was excellent. They have a good wine selection and offer steak dinners for multiple people at one price. They are expensive, but everything was made to perfection. I would definitely recommend this place for any family celebration or a couple looking to have a good date night. read more

The steak we ordered as medium rare came out as well done and it smelled like blood.The person on the phone has extremely rude manner that made me never want to come back ever again. We will never return, either as in person or as a big group. Poor management and blaming does not result in success. read more

I came here with my family for my mother's birthday hoping for an upscale yet lowkey dining experience. Let me first say that the restaurant is quite literally a renovated home, which I was not expecting. The service was lackluster, my family and I waited a ridiculous amount of time to order drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts; I'm talking 30+ mins between each item. Upon seating we received no menus, I had to ask the waiter to provide one. There was no cocktail menu, no hand towels in the restroom, I'm not even sure there was a designated bartender. There were several times throughout the night that I had to literally get up from my table to find a waiter to order more beverages/dessert or receive my check, meanwhile I'm watching my waiter sit and converse with another table. The bill was handwritten by the same waiter who sporadically checked in on us throughout the night, I couldn't make out most of the writing so I'm not even sure how accurate it was. After paying, they then added their own tip without informing me of such. As a hospitality worker I'm more than happy to tip but I've never seen an establishment add gratuity AFTER you've already made payment, it felt very dodgy. I'm not sure if this was a typical night for them but the service was so terrible it makes it impossible to review this place fondly, the only redeeming quality was the food and that's not by much. The appetizers were delicious, but the entrees and drinks could've been better, I don't usually write reviews but seeing that I spent almost $600 for such a poor experience is gutting, I truly hope they work on their service so no one else has to experience what my family and I went through here. read more

This was a very good experience. We both ordered the rib steaks and they were perfect. The onion soup was one of the best I have ever had. The creamed spinach was truly fantastic...better than the Capital Grill. The waitstaff was superb. If there was a slight disappointment, it was the short dessert list. But since both the house made tiramisu and the red velvet cake were excellent, there really was no complaint. Will definitely eat here again. read more