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Dining at The Cliff Hotel, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Dining at The Cliff Hotel

4.3
4.3
1011 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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.
    Afternoon Tea £21.95 (24hr booking notice) photo

  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,011 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for brunch

  • 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 picturesque setting with "lovely views" from the terrace, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests frequently praise the "delicious food" and "excellent service," although some experiences note slower service during busy times. The venue's charming atmosphere and accommodating staff contribute to a memorable dining experience.

1,011 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite honestly we both had sirloin steak which we said was probably the best we’ve ever had.

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  2. Theresa

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food , good service especially on Christmas Eve

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  3. Faye

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Over priced food, slow service. This was a special treat for a birthday no effort was made at all by anybody. I ordered what appeared to be a chilli jacket potato. It was inedible very dry no flavour, salad came with salad dressing already on, which had mustard seeds in the dressing which made me very sick. I won’t be returning Yes very disappointing indeed, fish & chips my friend had she nearly swollen a big fish bone, the batter was very greasy & thick, pot of tea, very expensive.

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  4. LaurenM

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I believe we had the manager serving us eventually who was amazing, prior to that the staff were a bit slow or unsure. The cocktails were great, but the food was a bit poor. I had cold eggs on my eggs Benedict, my friends chicken didn’t look fully cooked, and my other friend had horrible looking pale sausages and undercooked bacon on her dirty fries.

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  5. Kelly

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. Lovely food. Brilliant and polite service.

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  6. Kathy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and two friends enjoyed our lunch (treat to ourselves) today. We each had a main followed by a delicious dessert. Well cooked food and good service. One of my friends is Wheat, Soy and Dairy intollerant but after checking with the Chef, the waitress was able to order what was requested. Many thanks Kathy, Norfolk Returning guest

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  7. Kim

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening, food was delicious and service was great, definitely recommend

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  8. Ian Norman

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding service food and drinks :) The Sunday roastie is just sublime. Delicious cocktails 🍸

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  9. Susan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bar at the Cliff has had another refurbishment and looks amazing, gorgeous gold & teal colours. As always, the view is spectacular though it did take me a while to convince my fellow diners that we were looking across at Great Yarmouth Port! Having reserved a table we were seated immediately and our orders taken promptly, efficiently and politely. The food was great (only negative was a little heavy handedness with the salt on a couple of the dishes). Generous portions, piping hot and, as for the puddings, seriously yummy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very impressed- thank you.

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  10. Kathy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've had breakfast, lunch and just a coffee several times at The Cliff. Service and food has always been good, though, if busy you may have a wait of around 20 to 30 minutes. Staff are always courteous and helpful. Kathy, Norfolk

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FAQs

Dining at The Cliff Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 1011 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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.
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