After reading that they had Iowa’s best tenderloin in 2023, we decided to check them out. We were not disappointed. The tenderloin was just as ordered. I had pickles and onions, while my husband got the lettuce and tomatoes on his. It was meaty and perfectly breaded. We also had a side salad, that included carrot & celery stick, radish, grape tomato, hard boiled egg, and croutons besides the lettuce and dressing. The service was friendly and we even met the owner for the past 50 years. What a treat!
Ervin Eiben
One of the best tenderloin in Iowa. A nice small town friendly restaurant, good service and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeb Nealson
Me and my wife came to visit west Iowa and wanting to stop by for lunch in Manning. We thought Cliff's looked like a fine establishment but we were wrong. When we first stepped inside building we looked through the menu and salad bar looked particularly appetizing that day. So obviously me and my wife both got salad bar. The total was $22 which is fair I guess. The problems started to emerge when we began to eat. There was plenty of options don't get me wrong but after going back for more soup the waiter stopped me and practically cut me off from the salad bar unless my wife and I wanted to pay DOUBLE! Me and my wife had gone up around four times because we were starving. I've been to hundreds of restaurants and not a single one has been a stingy as Cliff's. Con artist like them are the reason small towns like Manning struggle to find business.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
todd young
Iowa's Best Tenderloin!!! YES IT IS!!! And a salad bar to back it up!! Homemade salads,,,YUMMM😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dakota Kernahan
Cliff's place is your classic midwest lunch and dinner diner. Fantastic food and service, a wonderful atmosphere, and you can tell that the locals love it.
I had the pork tenderloin sammich, and it was divine. Highly recommend.
The salad bar looked like it had seen better days, but it was later in the day so it may have already been ransacked.
Overall, I highly recommend Cliff's Place. It was really refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rock Tungsten
Great salad bar and tenderloin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
kurt mckenney
I was looking for a late 80's early 90's style pork tenderloin. I do not think they make them anymore, but this was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kostiantyn Verkholiak
Very good service and delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Hartley
Great food, great prices. Waitress was very friendly and the salad bar was pretty decent. Tenderloin sandwich was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeanne B
Cliff’s had the feel of an old diner. The food was great Midwest cooking. The staff were very friendly and the diner was clean. The salad bar was great with home-made salads. This is a hidden gem for sure.
I ate twice here while I was in town and enjoyed both times. There are only a few places to eat in the immediate area, but Cliff's place was all I needed. Great for families as well.
We stop here whenever we are visiting Manning. For many years, we’ve always gotten the fried chicken, which is amazing. Since they won the statewide competition for breast pork tenderloin, we figured we had better try it. It’s as amazing as the chicken. We will now have a hard time deciding what to order. Fantastic people and food!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jim
Iowa's best tenderloin does not disappoint! This is a small town bar and restaurant. It's NOT a dive bar! Things are neat and clean. The service was excellent. The prices were very reasonable. The only suggestion I would make is that they update their restrooms. That aside, I highly recommend this place. I know I'll be back!
Parking: During busy times parking may be limited. You'll have to park farther away and walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Salad Bar, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Brian Wright
Best prime rib I've had in years, and very well priced. Service was great and friendly. Felt like home. Will definitely be back!
Wish the salad bar had more to offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Klarman
Iowa's best tenderloin!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
After reading that they had Iowa’s best tenderloin in 2023, we decided to check them out. We were not disappointed. The tenderloin was just as ordered. I had pickles and onions, while my husband got the lettuce and tomatoes on his. It was meaty and perfectly breaded. We also had a side salad, that included carrot & celery stick, radish, grape tomato, hard boiled egg, and croutons besides the lettuce and dressing. The service was friendly and we even met the owner for the past 50 years. What a treat!
One of the best tenderloin in Iowa. A nice small town friendly restaurant, good service and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me and my wife came to visit west Iowa and wanting to stop by for lunch in Manning. We thought Cliff's looked like a fine establishment but we were wrong. When we first stepped inside building we looked through the menu and salad bar looked particularly appetizing that day. So obviously me and my wife both got salad bar. The total was $22 which is fair I guess. The problems started to emerge when we began to eat. There was plenty of options don't get me wrong but after going back for more soup the waiter stopped me and practically cut me off from the salad bar unless my wife and I wanted to pay DOUBLE! Me and my wife had gone up around four times because we were starving. I've been to hundreds of restaurants and not a single one has been a stingy as Cliff's. Con artist like them are the reason small towns like Manning struggle to find business.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Iowa's Best Tenderloin!!!
YES IT IS!!!
And a salad bar to back it up!! Homemade salads,,,YUMMM😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cliff's place is your classic midwest lunch and dinner diner. Fantastic food and service, a wonderful atmosphere, and you can tell that the locals love it.
I had the pork tenderloin sammich, and it was divine. Highly recommend.
The salad bar looked like it had seen better days, but it was later in the day so it may have already been ransacked.
Overall, I highly recommend Cliff's Place. It was really refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great salad bar and tenderloin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
I was looking for a late 80's early 90's style pork tenderloin. I do not think they make them anymore, but this was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very good service and delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great prices. Waitress was very friendly and the salad bar was pretty decent. Tenderloin sandwich was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cliff’s had the feel of an old diner. The food was great Midwest cooking. The staff were very friendly and the diner was clean. The salad bar was great with home-made salads. This is a hidden gem for sure.
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I ate twice here while I was in town and enjoyed both times. There are only a few places to eat in the immediate area, but Cliff's place was all I needed. Great for families as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Fillet, Hash Browns
We stop here whenever we are visiting Manning. For many years, we’ve always gotten the fried chicken, which is amazing. Since they won the statewide competition for breast pork tenderloin, we figured we had better try it. It’s as amazing as the chicken. We will now have a hard time deciding what to order. Fantastic people and food!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Iowa's best tenderloin does not disappoint! This is a small town bar and restaurant. It's NOT a dive bar! Things are neat and clean. The service was excellent. The prices were very reasonable. The only suggestion I would make is that they update their restrooms. That aside, I highly recommend this place. I know I'll be back!
Parking: During busy times parking may be limited. You'll have to park farther away and walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Salad Bar, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Best prime rib I've had in years, and very well priced. Service was great and friendly. Felt like home. Will definitely be back!
Wish the salad bar had more to offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iowa's best tenderloin!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
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