The menu offered a fantastic variety of dishes, but I couldn't resist trying the classic comfort food options like the macaroni and cheese and the fried chicken. Both were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. To top it off, the cocktails were expertly crafted and packed with flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie Nevárez
Went to LA an saw Clifton is close for renovation hopefully they bring back my childhood place with all there good food an not what they had open after the cafeteria this is what I miss look at
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Richard Boerger
It's closed again
Dizz
The only people that give this place a good review are the ones that don't know what this place was or meant to the people that came here that lived here when it was the famous Clinton's cafeteria now its just a regular place for people to drink and party ruined a memorable place to lots of family and customers very
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Harry
This review is for Cliftons cafeteria in Los Angeles CA I last went in the 1980s with my parents ! They went on a date there in the 1950s we even sat at the same table they did all those years ago. It is ashamed it is closed ! I really enjoyed it I was taken there several times as a kid by my parents. It will forever be in my memory .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ramiro Coronado
Very good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
marissa pierce
The food here is top of the line. These are chefs, not cooks. A must stop when in Los Angeles. Although a review mentioned thefts here I never had that happen to me nor anybody else I know that comes here because of the excellent security staff. Thefts can happen anywhere. Example, a couple I know was visiting the SaMo pier earlier this month and he had his wallet picked from his pocket. The lowlife thief was never caught nor was the wallet ever found.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omid G.
Bartenders steal money from customers. Don't go....and do not use a card here!!!! Bought a couple well drinks for $26- ... I left a $9 rip to make it $35. Thought a $9 would be appreciated fpr $26 ticket.... instead I see my bank statement showing $85. The bartender creatively manipulated the 3 to an 8... I called them to tell them and I still haven't gotten my money back. Security is soft and drunks are not dealt with here the way they should. Cliftons should be calledCrooks Inc. Sad... amazing building and property with great talent tainted by crooked staff that set up to steal money from well tipping patrons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Laz Meiman
This is not Clifton’s !!!This place used to be special. I would eat here as a kid, back when you didn’t have to pay. That’s right, Clifton’s used to have a ‘pay as you wish’ policy. It was a fun place where people of all socioeconomic backgrounds could eat simple food together. Now, it’s an overpriced and obnoxious nightclub with a $20 cover charge.If you’re a transplant or recent arrival to LA, do yourself a favor and check out this city’s real nightlife, which there’s no shortage of. Don’t want to be a gentrifier? Stop going to places like this! Don’t patronize parasitic capitalists who infect this city with mediocre food and expensive drinks while killing our local culture.If you do find yourself at this yuppie-hipster abomination built upon the carcass of a working class establishment, stop for a second and think about the thousands of hungry people living in tents a mile away who might have benefitted from a free cafeteria, which this was (until 2018!).Please, for the love of god, just go get a drink at La Cita and dance with the locals.
D. A. Tovar
Wow, I'm so glad I got to visit Clifton's the restaurant and much of Downtown before the 70's decline, you literally have to be Born Yesterday to not know how screwed up things are now. Things cost more now and are not worth a quarter of what they cost long ago. Feel good about that, there's an old term that isn't used now either... "SUCKERS" !
So sad that the bakery and cafeteria are closed. Seems like everything these days revolves around how much alcohol can be sold instead of having a decent meal. Why even keep the Clifton's name if there is no cafeteria? Under the original ownership it was open 7 days a week as early as 6am or 7am. After the remodeling they started opening at 9am then every other day, closed for special events, now "temporarily closed". How about go back to the way it was?
Daniel G
Lots of different exciting spaces. Very interesting place just to walk through. Dance floor is hit or miss based on the DJ, but everything else if fun.
L.A. NATIVE TV
As predicted Andrew blew it and destroyed my favorite landmark. Clinton family shouldn't have murdered old Jeanne Clifton and stole it by selling it to a hipster developer. Sue me!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Samira S.
Still closed! Drove by twice because we missed it. However, this is an incredible space, providing visitors with such a unique experience and I'm sadden to see the doors still closed due to a water leak. This bar is 3 levels with a massive tree at its center complimented by taxidermy and antiques. Gives old school money vibes. This is my favorite spot in LA and truly hope they reopen soon...
Jesus T.
Ambiance is unmatched Service was attentive and respectful Food was delicious Amazing experience
The menu offered a fantastic variety of dishes, but I couldn't resist trying the classic comfort food options like the macaroni and cheese and the fried chicken. Both were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. To top it off, the cocktails were expertly crafted and packed with flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to LA an saw Clifton is close for renovation hopefully they bring back my childhood place with all there good food an not what they had open after the cafeteria this is what I miss look at
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
It's closed again
The only people that give this place a good review are the ones that don't know what this place was or meant to the people that came here that lived here when it was the famous Clinton's cafeteria now its just a regular place for people to drink and party ruined a memorable place to lots of family and customers very
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This review is for Cliftons cafeteria in Los Angeles CA I last went in the 1980s with my parents ! They went on a date there in the 1950s we even sat at the same table they did all those years ago. It is ashamed it is closed ! I really enjoyed it I was taken there several times as a kid by my parents. It will forever be in my memory .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is top of the line. These are chefs, not cooks. A must stop when in Los Angeles. Although a review mentioned thefts here I never had that happen to me nor anybody else I know that comes here because of the excellent security staff. Thefts can happen anywhere. Example, a couple I know was visiting the SaMo pier earlier this month and he had his wallet picked from his pocket. The lowlife thief was never caught nor was the wallet ever found.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bartenders steal money from customers. Don't go....and do not use a card here!!!! Bought a couple well drinks for $26- ... I left a $9 rip to make it $35. Thought a $9 would be appreciated fpr $26 ticket.... instead I see my bank statement showing $85. The bartender creatively manipulated the 3 to an 8... I called them to tell them and I still haven't gotten my money back. Security is soft and drunks are not dealt with here the way they should. Cliftons should be calledCrooks Inc. Sad... amazing building and property with great talent tainted by crooked staff that set up to steal money from well tipping patrons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
This is not Clifton’s !!!This place used to be special. I would eat here as a kid, back when you didn’t have to pay. That’s right, Clifton’s used to have a ‘pay as you wish’ policy. It was a fun place where people of all socioeconomic backgrounds could eat simple food together. Now, it’s an overpriced and obnoxious nightclub with a $20 cover charge.If you’re a transplant or recent arrival to LA, do yourself a favor and check out this city’s real nightlife, which there’s no shortage of. Don’t want to be a gentrifier? Stop going to places like this! Don’t patronize parasitic capitalists who infect this city with mediocre food and expensive drinks while killing our local culture.If you do find yourself at this yuppie-hipster abomination built upon the carcass of a working class establishment, stop for a second and think about the thousands of hungry people living in tents a mile away who might have benefitted from a free cafeteria, which this was (until 2018!).Please, for the love of god, just go get a drink at La Cita and dance with the locals.
Wow, I'm so glad I got to visit Clifton's the restaurant and much of Downtown before the 70's decline, you literally have to be Born Yesterday to not know how screwed up things are now. Things cost more now and are not worth a quarter of what they cost long ago. Feel good about that, there's an old term that isn't used now either... "SUCKERS" !
Atmosphere: 1
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So sad that the bakery and cafeteria are closed. Seems like everything these days revolves around how much alcohol can be sold instead of having a decent meal. Why even keep the Clifton's name if there is no cafeteria? Under the original ownership it was open 7 days a week as early as 6am or 7am. After the remodeling they started opening at 9am then every other day, closed for special events, now "temporarily closed". How about go back to the way it was?
Lots of different exciting spaces. Very interesting place just to walk through. Dance floor is hit or miss based on the DJ, but everything else if fun.
As predicted Andrew blew it and destroyed my favorite landmark. Clinton family shouldn't have murdered old Jeanne Clifton and stole it by selling it to a hipster developer. Sue me!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Still closed! Drove by twice because we missed it. However, this is an incredible space, providing visitors with such a unique experience and I'm sadden to see the doors still closed due to a water leak. This bar is 3 levels with a massive tree at its center complimented by taxidermy and antiques. Gives old school money vibes. This is my favorite spot in LA and truly hope they reopen soon...
Ambiance is unmatched Service was attentive and respectful Food was delicious Amazing experience