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The Clifton

4.0 (62 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Espresso martini
Alyssa R.

Went for a group dinner party, and it was perfect. The side room is a wonderful private space and ideal for hosting a larger group. The service was amazing and they were well prepared and attentive throughout the evening. The espresso martini was delicious, and I'd never had one served with such a tasty chocolate stick before, a great touch. The pizza was good as well. I had a build-your-own with ricotta and pepperoni.

Amanda Jean D.

We really enjoy The Clifton.. our favorites on the menu are the Waygu meatball pizza and the steak tacos. Their service is good and the food is consistent. The ambiance is relaxing and perfect for a date night out.

Chocolate Moose
Cassie J.

Tried for the 1st time and absolutely loved it! We had drinks, apps, soup, and dessert. Everything was great and the server was so nice and welcoming and knew it was our first time so she went over everything and gave suggestions. We will definitely be back!

Deviled Eggs
Jasmine S.

Decided to check out The Clifton on a Friday evening at 4pm. We were greeted right away and brought to a table. They do not to reservations but at this time there was no wait. When sat, we were given water and mentioned the soup of the day as baked potatoe soup. As an appetizer, the Deviled Eggs were good. On their featured menu, the Sweet & Spicy chicken sandwich was great. We also had the burger with option of truffle fries. Everyone was friendly, beautiful decor, and great for a drink at the bar too.

Mathew G.

Wow this place is a gem! It's tucked away in a restaurant that looks like a house right in the heart of downtown Plainfield. The food and service is amazing! Truly highly recommend visiting this place.

Bacon jam pizza
Adaora O.

I've been meaning to try this place since it opened in the summer. I'm a big fan of downtown Plainfield so I'm glad to see another cocktail bar join the area. I was mostly interested in the cocktails as I ate right before coming. The first drink I ordered was the surfer Rosa. It's a tequila base mixed with strawberry, guava, lime, and egg white. It was light but tart and sweet. My second drink was a margarita with mezcal. The bartender added a mango/passion flavoring which was a nice touch and not too sweet or overpowering. My girlfriend got the bacon jam pizza which she thought was a bit underwhelming. She was hoping for savory/salty but got a lot of sweetness. Overall the ambiance is nice. They've got a nice bar with a good amount of seating. The music was probably my least favorite part. I wish it was a bit less mainstream, but that's just me. I definitely will come back for a drink!

Vodka Not so Vanilla
Maggie M.

We sat outside as the weather was nice. Shared El Poutine. It is a Mexican version of Poutine and was really good. Very filling and we werent able to finish. It is big enough to share with 2-4 ppl. Had the Vodka Not so Vanilla. It was very pretty with a flower making it look more exotic. Definitely taste the Mango and passion fruit.

Landon O.

I've been here twice and will definitely be back, Huge fan of their pizza it's amazing and the wood fired crust is great. Fantastic restaurant with really fair prices for what you get. Highly Recommend

The bartenders always do a great job!

The food is amazing the the service is always excellent! We keep coming back because the service is great.

Thousand Layer Potato
Lizzie E.

The Clifton, was super tasty and very cute inside! We did not have reservations and our party of 4 was seated right away. Overall service was good, many staff members were very friendly! The thousand layer potato was very good!

The Clifton classic burger, chicken parm and bacon jam pizza
Kamila K.

We were so excited to finally try out the Clifton after waiting for what seems like the past year. The menu looks and reads so well. Every dish we had was delicious. We tried the el poutine for our appetizer and it was a flavor explosion. All of the ingredients went together so well. We also tried the chicken parm, bacon jam pizza and the Clifton classic burger. Need to come back soon since the menu is so unique! We loved the beautiful decor and they had an awesome playlist. The general manager was extremely welcoming, appreciative and so kind! Can't wait to come back so soon!

Bread bites with dipping sauce
Lori H.

Although the interior is lovely, the service left much to be desired. We were seated outside for lunch today and were one of two tables with guests. It took over 35 minutes to get my drink. The food came a little bit more quickly. It was very average. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out. Also quite pricey in my opinion.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the wood-fired pizza, fresh ingredients, and inviting ambiance. The creative cocktails and friendly service are also appreciated.

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very nice and clean. super cute place. waitress was super friendly and food was very good.

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