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

Dining at The Cliff Hotel

4.2
4.2
1032 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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

What 1,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • 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 stunning location with "beautiful views" and "excellent food." Guests consistently praise the "friendly and attentive staff," contributing to a "relaxing and enjoyable experience." While some minor service delays occur, the overall ambiance and delightful menu make it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

1,032 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, highly recommend. Have been a couple of times, the food and the service, is amazing.

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  2. Neville

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Several options not available from the menu. We asked for sausages to replace the other meat options in the child’s roast and they duly obliged. When it came the plate was heaving with vegetables and quite 2 large sausages plus a sizeable Yorkshire pudding and then there was a separate cauliflower cheese - all for a 3 year old! Overall it was twice the portion of my son’s chicken burger (pretty tasteless) and chips.. The mushy peas accompanying the fish and chips were the texture of Polyfilla, I.e. totally dry. Not an experience which would encourage us to return.

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  3. Caroline VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable meal for four adults & two children. All ages enjoyed the meal & drinks, Service was good & fairly quick plus reasonable Yes it was a bit breezy sitting out on the terrace but it was sunny & made a change after cold grey days we have been having Thank you The Cliff Hotel Staff

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  4. Shaun

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the halloumi fries to start, which were fantastic, followed by the pork roast, the pork was so tender with a lovely stuffing & all the trimmings, is one of best roasts I've ever had, for dessert we had the bread & butter pudding & ice cream, which was delicious, will be going back there very soon

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  5. Paul

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was lovely. The food took a little bit longer than we would have liked but they were very busy and obviously trying their best. Only niggle was that one particular server (Kieron) kept leaving the door to the terrace open so an icy cold blast would come over the table every now and again, meaning that my daughter ate her dinner whilst wearing her coat. We got up a couple of times up to close the door ourselves, but it kept happening.

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  6. Richard

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were neglected on arrival, sat at our table for 25 minutes waiting for a drink. My food was not well presented and my wife’s was so small for the price. At one o’clock, three items were unavailable on the menu. The head waiter was reprimanding young staff in front of customers, very unprofessional.

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  7. Bev

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On arrival at 2:30 on a Sunday, we were told that three choices(skate, risotto and fillet steak) on main menu were not available and the cauliflower cheese accompaniment to roast had all gone. Whilst these things did not spoil our lunch it wasn’t really a great start was it? Also with the brisket being off menu, this removed more choices. Three of us had roast, and one had a smoked combo. All very tasty, and enjoyed by all. Sadly our second round of drinks sat on a tray at the bar and we had to chase these to be brought to our table. Desserts were slightly confusing too, on the menu there was a caramelised choc and hazelnut cheesecake, there was no mention of white chocolate on menu, so when some white cheesecake arrived we questioned this, after some time a young lady arrived and said that she was sorry that it was misleading on the menu, but it should have read caramelised white chocolate. This was clearly nonsense and I’m guessing the choc and hazelnut cheesecake had gone too and we had a redressing of the white choc cheesecake special. Which was ok, but nothing special. We have eaten here before and will probably eat here again, but please try to offer a full choice and be honest with us in the future. The staff were attentive, polite and hardworking, and a joy to be looked after by. Thank you.

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  8. David

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good menu choices. Nice outlook

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  9. Lesley

    Nottingham4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable Sunday lunch at the Cliff Hotel. Impressive roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with all the trimmings, sadly we didn't have time for dessert. Lovely attentive staff and very nice area to eat in

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  10. ryan

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Started off fanatic. Great, friendly service and the food came out very quickly. Absolutely delicious. Only downside was when the plates were cleared, we were not asked if we wanted anymore drinks or a desert menu. We were then left a good half an hour with no drinks or anyone coming to see if we wanted a desert. My wife ended up having to ask for a menu at the bar.

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FAQs

Dining at The Cliff Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 1032 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dining at The Cliff Hotel

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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