A joy to visit! When everything is hand made by a chef who loves his job, his family, and feeding everyone, its a WIN, WIN, WIN!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Red Rasberry Cobbler, Dinner Salad, Crabcakes Candied Yams Carrots, Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes, Stuffed Cod, Cod Stuffed with Crab Side of Sweet Potatoes, French Onion Soup, Berkshire Pork Chop, Chocolate Torte, Filet Beef Tips, Salad
Robert Slater
Dinner was excellent, service was awesome ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Berka
Rick was a awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes
Lindajean Lane
Wonderful family owned business. Very sweet and courteous staff. Great place for special celebrations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls, Osso Buco with Palenta, French Onion Soup, Berkshire Pork Chop
Melissa Kvasager
We ordered what they had on special...raclette and crab cakes for apps...beef tips, osso bucco (veal shank), rack of lamb, chilian sea bass (with lemon and capers). I tried them all and the osso bucco and chilian sea bass were my favorites. For dessert we had peach and strawberry rhubarb cobbler. They book a few months out...3-4...but it is well worth the European style experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deb E
We were a bit hesitant about going but everything from beginning to end was beyond our expectations! The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming. The appetizers and specials were explained in detail two times and questions were answered without hesitation. The appropriate glassware was quickly provided along with extra ice. We started with the homemade breads of course then ordered one of the special appetizers which was fingerling potatoes, pearl onions and melted swiss cheese. It was pretty good but I'll try something else the next time. Four of us got the "surf and turf" special with our own variations and everything was outstanding! The filet was cooked to perfection and tasted heavenly! The crabcakes were amazing. The soup of the night was Wedding Soup and while it was completely different than what we're used to, it was quite good! The French Onion soup was delicious too. The side dishes were perfect accompaniments. We ended our meal with a warm raspberry cobbler and Creme Brule that was to die for! Clifford's might be pricey but it's certainly worth treating your palate once in awhile. No regrets here!
Gene Peck
Always enjoy our visit. Dinner is one of the best around!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne F
Communications: Have had no luck reporting food poisoning after July 6 dinner. I called repeatedly & phone keeps repeating reservation message. I only wanted to report to save someone else from mistake.
Aimee Bauman
I don't get the hype. Some dishes are good and some not so good. Bread and rolls are excellent. Cream of mushrooms soup was good. Salads are nothing special but the were very fresh. Chicken picatta was tough. Scalloped potato was good but the carrots and green beans were very underseasoned. My mom's veal Romano was also tough to cut. Avoid the Raclette appetizer at all costs! A total mess that congealed minutes after it was brought out. Food was on the average just ok. I don't know why people wait months to come here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jason Moka
Excellent dinner and atmosphere. Definitely top of the heap in Western Pa.
This is honestly the best food I have eaten in a very long time. Call for a reservation right now. Family owned and operated with local ingredients and an amazing revolving menu based on what is in season. The cream of mushroom was delicious, light, and seasoned perfectly. The lamb was amazing and cooked to perfection. It was a nice and relaxing atmosphere. Fresh baked, homemade rolls and bread. BYOB. I made a reservation before I walked out of the restaurant to ensure I could come back soon. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb
Nicole Snyder
I was so looking forward to our dinner at Clifford's but was left unimpressed.We were greeted by the hostess who was so kind and welcoming! After seating us she went over a list of the available specials, all from memory, and then left us with the menus. There were quite a few options and many sounded drool worthy.Ultimately we ordered the raclette, the surf and turf (one with just the crab cake and one with crab cake and shrimp), the French onion soup, and a salad with beet dressing.We ended up with three or four different types of bread to start and overall they were good. Two types were heavily salted but one in particular was super delicious.The raclette came out fast but was lacking flavor. I loved the concept - potatoes, cheese, and pickles - but the execution just wasn't there. The French onion soup was full of onion but overall lacked that French onion flavor. The salad was a basic salad but the dressing was good. A tad sweet for my liking but a fun option.Up to this point the service was fine but our entrees took a really long time to come out. I'm not sure what the hold up there was. That said they came out piping hot and the steaks were cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were creamy and had some kind of garlic butter on them which was good but also lacking something. The scalloped potatoes were cooked wonderfully but needed a stronger cheese flavor. The fresh broccoli and carrots were cooked very well and tasted good. The shrimp were overcooked, sadly. The crab cakes were the best thing on the plates - very good for restaurant crab cakes.I wanted so much to love this meal after hearing neighbors and friends rave about the food but for us it missed the mark, especially considering the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
Dave Perhac
What an amazing little cozy place. I heard great things from a friend and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is a mix of rustic and relaxing. The food was delicious with large portions, you won't go hungry. Everyone was super friendly and answered all of our first time questions about the menu. It is BYOB with no corking fee. Don't fill up on bread, even though it was so good, you'll need room for everything else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine Moltzen
We had waited 3 1/2 months for this reservation and it was worth the wait. Such a quaint little place. Not fancy, just so nice and comfortable. The service was spectacular and the food fantastic. I had the Chilean sea bass and my boyfriend the Rack of Lamb.. Very impressed. I wish it didn't take so long to get a reservation because we would be back sooner. Highly recommend the experience, you won't regret it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb
Becca Huling
Worth the hype. Every single plate was perfectly prepared.I'm from the east coast, so I grew up eating crab cakes. They have the best crab cake I've ever had. The coconut cream cheesecake, so good. Filet, probably the most tender filet I've ever had. The quality is 10/10.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian specials, like tonight was a polenta base topped with roasted veggies and served with marinara. The artichoke dip is great, soups, salads also.Parking: In front, plenty of parking.
A joy to visit! When everything is hand made by a chef who loves his job, his family, and feeding everyone, its a WIN, WIN, WIN!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Red Rasberry Cobbler, Dinner Salad, Crabcakes Candied Yams Carrots, Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes, Stuffed Cod, Cod Stuffed with Crab Side of Sweet Potatoes, French Onion Soup, Berkshire Pork Chop, Chocolate Torte, Filet Beef Tips, Salad
Dinner was excellent, service was awesome ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick was a awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes
Wonderful family owned business. Very sweet and courteous staff. Great place for special celebrations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls, Osso Buco with Palenta, French Onion Soup, Berkshire Pork Chop
We ordered what they had on special...raclette and crab cakes for apps...beef tips, osso bucco (veal shank), rack of lamb, chilian sea bass (with lemon and capers). I tried them all and the osso bucco and chilian sea bass were my favorites. For dessert we had peach and strawberry rhubarb cobbler. They book a few months out...3-4...but it is well worth the European style experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were a bit hesitant about going but everything from beginning to end was beyond our expectations! The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming. The appetizers and specials were explained in detail two times and questions were answered without hesitation. The appropriate glassware was quickly provided along with extra ice. We started with the homemade breads of course then ordered one of the special appetizers which was fingerling potatoes, pearl onions and melted swiss cheese. It was pretty good but I'll try something else the next time. Four of us got the "surf and turf" special with our own variations and everything was outstanding! The filet was cooked to perfection and tasted heavenly! The crabcakes were amazing. The soup of the night was Wedding Soup and while it was completely different than what we're used to, it was quite good! The French Onion soup was delicious too. The side dishes were perfect accompaniments. We ended our meal with a warm raspberry cobbler and Creme Brule that was to die for! Clifford's might be pricey but it's certainly worth treating your palate once in awhile. No regrets here!
Always enjoy our visit. Dinner is one of the best around!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Communications: Have had no luck reporting food poisoning after July 6 dinner. I called repeatedly & phone keeps repeating reservation message. I only wanted to report to save someone else from mistake.
I don't get the hype. Some dishes are good and some not so good. Bread and rolls are excellent. Cream of mushrooms soup was good. Salads are nothing special but the were very fresh. Chicken picatta was tough. Scalloped potato was good but the carrots and green beans were very underseasoned. My mom's veal Romano was also tough to cut. Avoid the Raclette appetizer at all costs! A total mess that congealed minutes after it was brought out. Food was on the average just ok. I don't know why people wait months to come here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Excellent dinner and atmosphere. Definitely top of the heap in Western Pa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb
Restaurantji Recommends
This is honestly the best food I have eaten in a very long time. Call for a reservation right now. Family owned and operated with local ingredients and an amazing revolving menu based on what is in season. The cream of mushroom was delicious, light, and seasoned perfectly. The lamb was amazing and cooked to perfection. It was a nice and relaxing atmosphere. Fresh baked, homemade rolls and bread. BYOB. I made a reservation before I walked out of the restaurant to ensure I could come back soon. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb
I was so looking forward to our dinner at Clifford's but was left unimpressed.We were greeted by the hostess who was so kind and welcoming! After seating us she went over a list of the available specials, all from memory, and then left us with the menus. There were quite a few options and many sounded drool worthy.Ultimately we ordered the raclette, the surf and turf (one with just the crab cake and one with crab cake and shrimp), the French onion soup, and a salad with beet dressing.We ended up with three or four different types of bread to start and overall they were good. Two types were heavily salted but one in particular was super delicious.The raclette came out fast but was lacking flavor. I loved the concept - potatoes, cheese, and pickles - but the execution just wasn't there. The French onion soup was full of onion but overall lacked that French onion flavor. The salad was a basic salad but the dressing was good. A tad sweet for my liking but a fun option.Up to this point the service was fine but our entrees took a really long time to come out. I'm not sure what the hold up there was. That said they came out piping hot and the steaks were cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were creamy and had some kind of garlic butter on them which was good but also lacking something. The scalloped potatoes were cooked wonderfully but needed a stronger cheese flavor. The fresh broccoli and carrots were cooked very well and tasted good. The shrimp were overcooked, sadly. The crab cakes were the best thing on the plates - very good for restaurant crab cakes.I wanted so much to love this meal after hearing neighbors and friends rave about the food but for us it missed the mark, especially considering the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
What an amazing little cozy place. I heard great things from a friend and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is a mix of rustic and relaxing. The food was delicious with large portions, you won't go hungry. Everyone was super friendly and answered all of our first time questions about the menu. It is BYOB with no corking fee. Don't fill up on bread, even though it was so good, you'll need room for everything else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had waited 3 1/2 months for this reservation and it was worth the wait. Such a quaint little place. Not fancy, just so nice and comfortable. The service was spectacular and the food fantastic. I had the Chilean sea bass and my boyfriend the Rack of Lamb.. Very impressed. I wish it didn't take so long to get a reservation because we would be back sooner. Highly recommend the experience, you won't regret it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb
Worth the hype. Every single plate was perfectly prepared.I'm from the east coast, so I grew up eating crab cakes. They have the best crab cake I've ever had. The coconut cream cheesecake, so good. Filet, probably the most tender filet I've ever had. The quality is 10/10.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian specials, like tonight was a polenta base topped with roasted veggies and served with marinara. The artichoke dip is great, soups, salads also.Parking: In front, plenty of parking.