Clifton's Cafeteria

Fun eclectic place. We went for the tour on Saturday, then we went by the cafeteria to get food. Food was pretty good.

I went to Clifton's this past weekend to have brunch with friends and it was great. The place itself looks
amazing, for adults and kids. So many different things to see and explore. The cafeteria is great, so many options. Cocktails are yummy. And the staff is the best. So nice and so helpful. Will definitely be returning many more times.

So I only had a piece of cake from the take-away counter at the front of the restaurant, but I gotta say that cake was really, really, really good. Really good. I did have cocktails though - in the "secret" (but everyone knows about it) Tiki bar on the 3rd floor - Seven Seas. I recommend getting reservations (you can just email Cliftons to get one), because there is usually a line to get in (also killing the secret). The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced for tiki cocktails (about $14 each - but they're loaded with liquor). The service was fantastic. Instead of having the standard waiters and waitresses, the bar has "hosts" that socialize with you, tell you stories about Cliftons, and also get your drink orders. And of course, being Cliftons, the decor was incredible. A worthwhile visit.

We went to Clifton's tonight and found it really underwhelming. The atmosphere is interesting - the faux woodland diorama thing makes it like a hipster Rainforest Cafe. Some of the place was clearly renovated with care, while other parts appear half done. Most of the floors were not open to the public tonight, so we were stuck on floors 1 and 2 (got to go up to the front of 3 for about 10 minutes before it closed for evening set up). The decor in the center by the giant tree is cool, but it looked better on the higher floors. The food is...fine? I guess? Not bad, not great. We originally wanted to get into the new Tiki section, but it was invite only tonight, which wasn't advertised anywhere - and only some of the staff knew about it. The basement bathrooms were so bad: one stall out for busted (overstuffed) toilet, one stall closed with a laptop on the floor of it, a third stall working, and a fourth with no toilet paper. Overall, not super impressed.

Food plus three stories of taxidermied animals in a faux woodland setting equals a weird combination, but it works! Lines are long at lunchtime on weekdays and food is so-so, but it's definitely an experience.

food is really good. tastes like home cooked meals. and the staff is great!!! u have to try this place!!

The food is pretty good for huge portion, American, cafeteria style. Where else are you going to chow down on lamb shanks and enchiladas in the same sitting? But the real reason to visit is that it's an LA landmark with crazy decor. It's definitely worth a trip and you are sure to find at least one item to munch on.

A fun place for breakfast and lunch, great ambiance. Nothing like it.

Food okay, ambiance like summer camp in the Poconos. Great bakery.

The food has a lot to be desired but bizarre decor is worth the visit alone.