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    Cliffside Diner

    4.4 (287 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    CLIFFSIDE DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Sarah P.

    Delicious burgers and even better milk shakes. Great service and fresh food. Local gem with a good playlist.

    Festive cup of joe
    Natalie R.

    Absolutely perfect breakfast experience! Couldn't have asked for better from this local diner. Hot & fresh coffee served up in fun mugs and the best omelet I've had to date. If you can stand a little bit of heat, the steak Philly omelet is the way to go. Filled with tender beef, cheese, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and just enough jalapeño to kick up your omelet in the best way. I'd get this again in a heartbeat- soooo delicious! Cliffside diner is fast, friendly and oh so good!

    The burger
    Anne M.

    Stopped by this diner after a visit to Buffalo Trace. Not bad. Definitely greasy spoon diner but with fantastic burgers! The store is set up along the river. It's skinny, with one row of booths and then counter space to sit. Everyone was friendly! I got "the burger" which was 10 oz double patties, 3 cheeses, special sauce etc. served on Texas toast. Nice hot and juicy! Crinkle cut fries served on the side. My husband got the meatloaf. It was a slice of meatloaf seared on the grill for warmup. He said it was good but I like tomato sauce baked with mine and this was plain. Lots of visible barley as filler. Green beans tasted a little smoky but not cooked with bacon. Didn't taste "southern". Then what was advertised as " fried potatoes" were frozen potato slices. Again not what I would expect. Cokes were good. Would I eat here again? Probably not. But it was fine.

    Fish and fries
    Dwaine C.

    Service is so friendly. This is a great little diner. They have tables and a bar to sit at. I got a bacon cheeseburger with crinkle cut fries. Fries are crispy and burgers are delicious. My brother got the fried fish. It was good also.

    Taylor G.

    Sat & Sun Breakfast until 1130, lunch 1130-7 sat & sun. Lunch M-F 11-7. Awesome place. Only down side is sun is glaring inside the big windows until 1 pm or so. Very blinding. Only 6 booth tables and 14 barstools. Very small cozy restaurant. White or wheat toast! French toast was delicious. Omelet was large and in charge! They were out of coke on Jan 18, 2026! Outdoor seating is available during warmer months but it's right in the road with no protection. Lots of ice cream options.

    The Cliffside burger!!
    Matthew B.

    Stopped in for lunch after a visit to The Butterfly Greenhouse. We all got burgers of some sort, mine was the Cliffside & it was fantastic! Super juicy & cooked to perfection! Shared an order of fried mushrooms & they were a nice addition to the fries! Place was busy, service was fast & friendly & the whole place has a nice, classic diner feel!

    Jeff H.

    Meatloaf dinner with cornbread was off the chain. Absolutely excellent. Top notch service and cool atmosphere. My wife had the grilled pimento cheese sandwich and loved it.

    Jennifer L.

    I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would honestly eat here. The parking is terrifying at best. Not great trying to pull back out right by a blind corner either. Place is filthy and needs a complete overhaul. It's weird to see all your frozen foods in the freezer right out in the open. Tater tots completely overcooked while onion rings remained soggy. I got a beer cheese burger and the cheese was coagulated and thick. Seemed like it had been around for quite some time. BBQ burger served on Texas toast and just slathered in sauce. Pork sandwich was just an unseasoned pork loin thrown on a bun (anywhere else they've ordered this it's been pounded out, breaded, and deep fried). No one enjoyed their food. Server was okay, not particularly friendly, but not rude. Not good food and no view or anything to bother with. Bathroom is also storage with semi functioning locks. Find someplace better to eat.

    Erica Z.

    I'm really confused on how this place is rated over 4 stars. I'm honestly not sure why I am giving it 2 stars. I've passed this place several times but never stopped. My mom and I finally stopped. She got a BLT & E and I got biscuits and gravy. Possibly the worst biscuits and gravy I've ever had. The salt and the pepper on the table couldn't even help the bland taste of the gravy. When I think diner, I think good country cooking. No sausage bits in the gravy or anything. Looked like it came out of a bag. My mom's BLT&E looked really good. She enjoyed her food. Decent sized sandwich. The place was absolutely disgusting. Looked like the curtains and window sills have never seen a duster or wet cloth. The staff were friendly but our waitress wasn't very attentive. Parking is right on the street and hard to get out of depending on what parks next to you. People fly down the road knowing that restaurant is there. So back in!

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    Loved this diner, the people and food. It was exactly what we were looking for on our stopover in Frankfort.

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    Great food!! Really nice people. The time it took was well worth the wait. A KEEPER!!

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    Great little diner! Food was very good, service too! We will try a second trip soon! Limited parking, go early!

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    Old time diner. Fun experience but very small location, food was good and service was outstanding

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    This is the platonic ideal of a roadside diner. Laid back, quaint, perfectly executed American staples.

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    Cliffside Diner - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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