Dining at The Cliff Hotel

4.3

1021 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Welcome to the Cliff Hotel in Gorleston-On Sea, a hotel and restaurant with unrivalled views of the Norfolk and Suffolk coast.

The Cliff Hotel dates back to 1890 when the original hotel was opened, in 1915 the building was ravaged by fire and demolished. The old staff accommodation was renovated into a new hotel, the building that we currently occupy today.

We have a vast selection of dining options from our relaxed art-deco inspired MUSE restaurant, our vibrant bar dining area or one of the biggest outside dining terraces in Norfolk.

Wherever you decide to eat our menus will give you a huge variety of choice from fresh fish to steaks and grills. Alternatively we have lighter snacks and a range of classic dishes to delight all tastes.

Why not join us for a traditional Sunday roast or a quintessentially British afternoon tea?

Our food is prepared in our kitchens to ensure the best quality and taste reaches your table.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, European, Grill
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
01493 662179
Website
http://www.thecliffhotel.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have adaptable spaces that can cater for gatherings of all sizes. We have the experience and expertise to make any event, conference, party or family gathering to run smoothly. Please call and ask for one of our dedicated team who will discuss your requirements.

Location
Cliff Hill, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk NR31 6DH
Neighborhood
Gorleston
Cross street
Cliff Hill, Gorleston-On Sea, Norfolk, NR31 6DH
Parking details
We have a small private car park, as well as on street parking.Please be aware that during high season and busy periods parking is at a premium and that we cannot guarantee parking. Disabled parking is available.
Public transit
The hotel is situated 2 minutes off the main A47 road, 17 miles east of Norwich. Nearest train station is in Great Yarmouth, a 10 minute taxi ride away. There are regular bus links to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, the nearest bus stop is on Avondale Road. Domestic and international flights can be arranged from Norwich international airport.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea £21.95 (24hr booking notice)
£5.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our delicious afternoon tea! Choose from, £21.95 per person or £25.95 per person with a glass of prossecco IMPORTANT: We are able to cater for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian so please let us know of any allergies or requirements in your booking notes. Your deposit will be deducted from your bill.
Table for DRINKS ONLY Inside
Multiple dates available
Table for DRINKS ONLY Inside
Table for DRINKS ONLY on the Terrace
Multiple dates available
Table for DRINKS ONLY on the Terrace

What 1,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for brunch
Norfolk/Suffolk
Gluten-free-friendly
Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for creative cocktails
Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for outdoor dining
Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dining at The Cliff Hotel offers a "beautiful place" with "lovely food" and "brilliant" service. Guests enjoy a varied menu, with standout vegetarian and gluten-free options. The terrace provides stunning views, while attentive staff enhance the experience. Despite occasional service delays, the "amazing" cocktails and "excellent" Sunday roast are highly recommended.

1,021 Reviews

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Emma
Surrey
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We came here for a birthday lunch 3 of the things we wanted were off the menu and ordered a panini that was then off the menu so had a BLT asked for it well done ir wasn’t ended up giving it to my husband and eating lettuce and tomato sandwich so upset as travelled 2 hours to join family for not a nice experience 😩 we also had to ask again for our sauces by the time they lunch was nearly over and I would have sent my sandwich back but couldn’t flag the waitress
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Sharon
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Nice and clean, food was nice and we didn’t have to wait long. Table service was ok at the start , but we were then left, no one came to ask if we wanted deserts or anymore drinks. We had to ask ourselves. We then paid and they seemed a bit put off because we didn’t pay the service charge which was optional.
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Heidi
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely evening, staff looked after us very well ! I look forward to my next visit.
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Geoff
Norfolk/Suffolk
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Sunday roast beef lunch and addition of a steak knife very handy. Unfortunately we seemed to be almost ignored for nearly 30mins having sat down. Being a little annoyed we decided against dessert and a second drink! Nevertheless we will visit again as never had this problem before.
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Ruth
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a family birthday and booked on line which was easy to do. The staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Dining at The Cliff HotelResponded on January 8, 2025
Hi Ruth Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to the Cliff. We look forwards to seeing you again soon. Freeman Barbour General Manager
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Sharron
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very helpful and polite. They had a busy Christmas period so a few things were missing from the menu.The main vegetarian choice wasn’t available but the kitchen adapted a meal for me which was very nice . Would definitely visit again.
Dining at The Cliff HotelResponded on January 8, 2025
Hi Sharron Thank you so much for finding the time to leave us a review. We look forwards to seeing you again soon. Freeman Barbour General Manager
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Leah
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall the Cliff Hotel is a good restaurant experience, I felt the negative points were: The napkins are poor quality the information regarding food items no longer on the menu should have been given when being seated not when ordering. Also if when ordering a sirloin steak it is off the menu the next cheapest steak should be offered at the same price. The last point maybe a personal point, I felt that the young waitresses skirts were very short. I took the time to all the girls skirt lengths and they were all short. I feel that the girls should be allowed to wear a longer length skirt.
Dining at The Cliff HotelResponded on January 8, 2025
Hi Leah Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit with us. I am sorry you found our napkins cheap, we certainly don't buy the cheapest napkins on the market by any means but we do purchase disposable napkins for better hygiene. I am confused about the comment on the staff skirts. We certainly do not instruct our staff to wear short skirts. Freeman Barbour General Manager
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Anita
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked two weeks in advance, for granddaughters 13th birthday for New Year’s Eve. Then got a phone call on 26/12/24 to be told they now had a private function and we could only have drinks. Asked receptionist to ask manager to phone me (No phone call) we phoned round and told the pier hotel what had happened and they kindly fitted us all in on short notice, as locals who use the cliff regularly we are never giving the cliff our custom.
Dining at The Cliff HotelResponded on January 8, 2025
Hi Anita Thankyou for taking the time to review your recent visit to us here at the Cliff Hotel. Apologies for the confusion you experienced, I will of course look into this to prevent anything like this happening again in the future. Freeman Barbour General Manager
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Harriet
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. Wide variety on the menu. Service was great. I had emailed ahead with some additional requirements as our meal was to celebrate a birthday and all my requests were accommodated and overall we had a lovely time.
Dining at The Cliff HotelResponded on January 8, 2025
Hello Harriet Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forwards to seeing you again. Freeman Barbour General Manager
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Jude
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Table pre booked for 6 people and when we arrived we were told the kitchen had closed. We were on time and not told of any changes to our booking.
Dining at The Cliff HotelResponded on January 8, 2025
Hi Jude Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that you had issues with us. I will of course investigate this to find out what happened and prevent such a thing from happening again. Freeman Barbour General Manager
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FAQs

Dining at The Cliff Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 1021 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Dining at The Cliff Hotel

Cliff Hill, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk NR31 6DH

Additional information

Cross street
Cliff Hill, Gorleston-On Sea, Norfolk, NR31 6DH
Neighborhood
Gorleston
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, European, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a small private car park, as well as on street parking.Please be aware that during high season and busy periods parking is at a premium and that we cannot guarantee parking. Disabled parking is available.
Public transit
The hotel is situated 2 minutes off the main A47 road, 17 miles east of Norwich. Nearest train station is in Great Yarmouth, a 10 minute taxi ride away. There are regular bus links to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, the nearest bus stop is on Avondale Road. Domestic and international flights can be arranged from Norwich international airport.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecliffhotel.co.uk/
Phone number
01493 662179
Private party facilities
We have adaptable spaces that can cater for gatherings of all sizes. We have the experience and expertise to make any event, conference, party or family gathering to run smoothly. Please call and ask for one of our dedicated team who will discuss your requirements.

Dining at The Cliff Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea £21.95 (24hr booking notice)

Table for DRINKS ONLY Inside

Table for DRINKS ONLY on the Terrace

Menu

What 1,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Dining at The Cliff Hotel restaurant rated?

Is Dining at The Cliff Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information