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    The Cloverfield

    3.9 (431 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE CLOVERFIELD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Chicken pie
    Chad J.

    Great restaurant that's tucked away. Lots of brunch, lunch and dinner options that all sounded good. Parking was easy since it's near a park but can see how it can get busy easily. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well. Their patio is really nice too for larger groups.

    Christina M.

    Great atmosphere and friendly service. The outdoor patio seating is perfect and spacious. The food was great as well. Ordered a pizza and Cesar salad. Simple and hit the spot. Would definitely come back soon!

    Asian chicken salad
    Elisa C.

    The Cloverfield is one of my go to spots with a nice quiet patio and yummy food when I have guests or meetings. The servers are friendly. I enjoy their brunch quite a bit, especially the pancakes (always order them for the table!). I opted to get the Asian salad while my friends got more breakfast dishes. Everyone kept saying they really liked the location.

    Chicken pot pie
    Cookie M.

    I've dined at this place multiple times since I was very young. It has a lovely location being across from a soccer field/park/airfield/flight museum which means plenty around it that gives it a lovely atmosphere! The outdoor seating is lovely and the inside seating is no different. The waitress's/waiters vary. Some are very engaging and will check on you while others don't give you as much attention which didn't ruin the experience, it just was something to note. When it comes to the food it's very average pricing when it comes to a restaurant with this vibe and setting. This most recent visit the Chicken pot pie I had was better than most I've had. It was thick and the crust was very nicely done. The mashed potatoes and peas on the side was great as I got to add however much I wanted. Though I enjoyed the chicken pot pie, it still lacked seasoning. Just a note. Overall I'll come back here to try more of the menu but it's not anything special in terms of the actual food. Plenty of cheaper places that are tastier.

    Kid's pasta with red sauce
    Christine L.

    Came for an impromptu Father's Day gathering and it wasn't packed which I appreciated. Eating outside here just makes you appreciate living in LA. I splurged and ordered a Bloody Mary and those bartenders know how to do it. Everyone enjoyed their meal but the surprise star was the chicken pot pie. Our kiddo really enjoyed coloring their paper placemat.

    Steak, Caesar salad, shrimp scampi

    3 stars because the ambiance was laid back, my scampi was quite good and the dessert tasted so nice that we ordered another of the cheesecake and brownie to take home. The service could have been better as in everyone was friendly but it was not a busy evening at all and we still struggled to flag a server down. The steak was alright and the desserts were so good but the portions were a bit small.

    Mikala M.

    My first time at the Cloverfield with my friends for my 23rd birthday. I was super excited to try the jumbo shrimp linguine pasta but unfortunately didn't taste the way I had imagined now this doesn't mean the food wasn't BOMB. A side of fries is $8 but SO WORTH IT, imagine a fancier McDonalds fry.. this is it but so much better!!! My friend traded me their margarita pizza which is very delicious! My other friends got the fried chicken sandwhich and french onion dip and they loved it! The ambiance is sooo nice especially outside! I will definitely be returning! Service was good. 8/10

    Bucatini
    Amy F.

    I now have a new spot to take friends visiting from out of town, for a date night, or to share a meal with a large party (10-16). Dog friendly! Right next to the Santa Monica Airport which you'd never know since it feels like you're in your own little tucked away backyard. Great location, plenty of free parking in the back or on the street. I love their outdoor seating, small to large tables for couples, friends, or family gathering. Noticed a more intimate outdoor patio for private parties. They also have plenty of indoor seating and a bar. Made a reservation just in case, but it really didn't start getting busy until 7pm for a Friday night. Service was decent, but nothing stood out with that. The Agave Pina was strong on the mezcal and didn't really taste the pineapple, so wasn't a personal fav. The Margherita pizza did the trick as a pairing for the pasta dish but standard personal size that's shareable for 2. The bucatini really stole the show! Fresh noodles, amazing flavor, came out hot and was delicious. Definitely want to come back and try their brunch and more dishes!

    Fried egg sandwich
    Jasmine V.

    This place is hidden gem. I came here for brunch and it was delightful. We walked in and got seated right away on the super cute patio. I ordered the fried egg sandwich. The sandwich is a good size that is precut in half for you. I really appreciated that they included 2 eggs that were split between both halves instead of just 1 egg. The eggs were perfectly runny and the bacon was crisped to perfection. This might have to be my new go-to brunch spot.

    Salmon burger with salad

    Absolutely lovely restaurant that delivers a strong end to end dining experience. The patio is beautiful and creates a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere that feels intentional and welcoming. Service was excellent from start to finish attentive professional and genuinely warm. The menu is well curated California cuisine done right with fresh high quality ingredients and smart approachable choices. Easy parking removes friction and makes the visit seamless. The space is clean thoughtfully designed and has a beautiful cohesive vibe. This is a place that clearly understands quality execution and guest experience. I would confidently recommend it and will be returning.

    Jenny C.

    Came here with my coworkers for a lunch out, and the patio is beautiful, its across from a field and by the airport. A lot of outdoor seating option and they also have heaters as well as needed. Went for brunch, the parking is shared with the airport parking, and the dining part of the parking is always filled as it seem, so do come earlier. there is also street parking available. the waiters are super sweet, the place is clean, and the food is delicious! I do think that the salad was a bit more bitter than anticipated and less fresh (I am a salad person if i should say, not that I am a pro, but i can tell when they're fresh or not) and I guess that was the differ point to that 1 star take off since that is a side option for all the main dishes - which you'd hope compliments the dish rather than ick otherwise i got the french dip sandwich which comes with a dip, and is delicious and the fries seems great. have bottomless refill on sodas other coworkers also rated their food delicious but the salad seemingly is the most untouched item among the table. restroom is clean, and food came out on a timely manner. what else can i ask for!

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    No one answers the phone for questions. Food is great. I can't figure out if only brunch is served on Sundays??

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    Food is good, ambiance is great and the service outstanding. Only downside is that the background music is really loud

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    Drinks in the outdoor space is a lovely way to spend the evening. The live music was fun and the service great

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    There was plenty of seating and no wait on a Saturday evening. I had the chicken pot pie. Food was ok, just bland.

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    What's the corkage fee/policy?

    So I see theres Al fresco / Garden / Patio / Dinning as options for seating but what/where exactly is this?…

    It's a regular restaurant. You can dine in the garden (outside seating), on patio or inside.

    Are there vegan options available?

    Yes, a few of the expected suspects. But it is all good and the outdoor space is so worth it. Actually planned out before covid so it wasn't a lady minute hack job.

    Are you dog friendly?

    Yes! Ee love dogs!

    Do you have to make a reservation to dine in? We were turned away and said they only take reservations after going through the trouble of showing us the menu.

    We certainly recommend reservations so you are guaranteed to have a table. You can call for a booking, book through our website or Resy.com.

    During the social hour times, what menu is offered? Brunch or dinner?

    The social hour menu is offered. https://thecloverfield.net/menu/#social_hour_menu

    Do you have high chairs for kiddos?

    yes we do...

    Why are you not open during the week for lunch? This doesn't make sense to me?

    Thanks for reaching out Steve. We are currently open for Dinner Wednesday - Sunday and Brunch on the Weekends. We look forward to expanding our hours as we continue on, as Covid restrictions are relaxed and offices and schools open back up.

    I'd like to see The menu (s)?

    U need to check their facebook

    Any website to check menu and hours?

    www.thecloverfield.net

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