Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 652-1381
Website: http://www.cliffhouseinn.com/
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Reviews
We got the calamari, clam chowder, lobster risotto with scallops, and steak. The calamari was good, standard calamari in a decent sized serving. The clam chowder was probably the best part of the meal — it was a bit more on the brothy side and very flavorful. A unique take on the standard thick, creamy clam chowder.
Unfortunately the rest of the meal was a disappointment. My husband had ordered his steak medium rare, and it came out rare. Like, not more pink than usual, full rare with blood and it was actually hard to cut into. It was taken back and he got it back on the medium well side, as almost always happens when you send undercooked meat back. Undercooked steak happens sometimes, but I wouldn’t expect it from a place charging almost $50. And even cooked, it was just…kind of tasteless. The grilled vegetables on the side were also undercooked, too crunchy.
My grilled scallops and lobster risotto were okay, but nothing to write home about. It was just too salty and frankly, kind of boring. Over salting takes away the nuance of flavor — and seafood already brings so much natural flavor that just needs to be enhanced!
I think most people come here for the view and that is what you’re paying for. If you’re staying at the hotel you already get the ambiance (and it is spectacular) so I would recommend skipping the restaurant. We had far better meals in town.
I think the restaurant needs to do better — we shouldn’t be paying almost $50 per plate for undercooked and over salted food. A spectacular view deserves food to match.
The service was good, but I think they were understaffed. It took over an hour to get our food.
I love the vibe here it’s so peaceful. It feels like heaven. I decided to sit outdoors to enjoy the beach. Every now and then you’ll see dolphins swimming. The sunsets are the best here.