The Cliff House — Eat, Drink, Sleep
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Good food, better views

Lunch and dinner every day, a Sunday roast that fills the place, and a menu that changes with the seasons.

12–4Sunday roast Sunday roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and a glass of red Strawberry and feta salad A table laid in the restaurant Puddings and custard on a wooden board

The kitchen

Fuss-free, modern British fare — made from scratch

Led by Jimmy and his team of talented chefs, the kitchen uses local, seasonal ingredients for a creative, contemporary menu in relaxed surroundings. The perfect accompaniment to that stunning view.

If you can drag your gaze away from the coastline, take a peek at the specials board, where baking, butchery, local fish and seasonal stars turn into some cracking dishes.

  • Lunch & dinner, every dayMon–Fri 12–2.30 & 5.30–9 · Sat 12–9 · Sun roast 12–4, à la carte 6–9
  • Dogs welcomeBar and garden, plus a few restaurant tables — ask when you book
  • Little ones sortedA proper Nippers menu, and a mini roast on Sundays

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The menus

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Everything here is the current menu — the team updates it as dishes change. Prefer paper? Each menu has a PDF at the bottom.

Served Monday to Friday 12 – 2.30pm & 5.30 – 9pm, Saturday 12 – 9pm, Sunday evenings 6 – 9pm.

Starters

  • Classic prawn cocktailmarie rose sauce, baby gem, tomato & basil focaccia
    £9.50
  • Crispy pork bellygfbalsamic apple chutney, pickled enoki mushroom
    £10
  • Tempura prawnsgfsweet chilli sauce
    £13
  • Chicken & pancetta croquettesgfchive mayo
    £9
  • Soup of the dayvCsilla's potato bread
    £8.50
  • Pan fried scallopsgfspiced parsnip purée, crispy leeks, pumpkin seeds
    £15
  • Roasted squashgfvpwhipped feta, hot honey, toasted pumpkin seeds
    £9

Mains

  • Roasted chicken supremegffondant potato, heritage carrots, carrot top pesto, roasted beetroot purée, Madeira jus
    £22.50
  • Pan fried seabass filletgflemon & herb potato cake, broccoli purée, heritage carrots, hazelnut, samphire, pickled fennel, lemon & thyme sauce
    £24
  • Celeriac 'steak'gfvpwholegrain mustard & almond béchamel, apple & fennel salsa, cashews, crispy pear
    £18
  • Pan fried calves' livergfwholegrain mustard mash, caramelised onion purée, streaky bacon, tenderstem, port jus
    £20
  • Jerk BBQ short ribgfsweetcorn risotto, pickled cucumber & spring onion salad
    £24
  • Cliff top beef burgerspiced tomato chutney, gem lettuce, tomato, pretzel bun, skinny fries, slaw · add cheese 1.5, bacon 1.5, halloumi 3
    £18
  • Bourbon glazed chicken burgerstreaky bacon, gem lettuce, tomato, guacamole, pretzel bun, skinny fries, slaw
    £19
  • Onion bhaji burgervppretzel bun, mango chutney, mint yoghurt, gem lettuce, tomato, slaw, skinny fries
    £17.50
  • Beer battered fishgfchunky chips, crushed peas, tartare sauce
    £19.50
  • Catch of the daygfcrushed new potatoes, braised cavolo nero, beurre noisette
    Market price

28-day matured steaks

All served with tenderstem broccoli, beef-crumbed mushroom and chunky chips. Add peppercorn sauce, red wine jus or blue cheese sauce 4 · garlic & herb king prawns 5

  • 8oz filletgf
    £38
  • 10oz sirloingf
    £32.50
  • Chateaubriandgffor two
    Market price
  • Thick cut 12oz Dorset pork tomahawkgf
    £26

Sides

  • Mac 'n' cheesesmoked pancetta, pickled jalapeños
    £8
  • Chargrilled corn on the cobvphot honey butter
    £5
  • Artisan breadsvpmarinated olives, hummus, oil & balsamic
    £8.50
  • Fried halloumi bitesvpomegranate molasses
    £6.50
  • Skinny fries or chunky chipsgfve
    £5
  • Parmesan & truffle friesgf
    £6.50

Puddings

  • Biscoff cheesecakecaramelised banana, banana gel, dulce de leche
    £9.50
  • Sticky toffee puddingstem ginger, crème fraîche chantilly
    £9.50
  • Nutella délicegfhazelnut brownie, Nutella mousse, blood orange sorbet
    £9.50
  • Pear & almond tartpoached pear, caramel crémeux, vanilla crème anglaise
    £9.50
  • Apple tarte tatinvecaramelised apple, vanilla ice cream
    £9.50
  • Marshfield ice cream & sorbetgfpa selection
    £7.50
  • Artisan cheese selectionwheat wafers, quince jelly, homemade chutney, celery, grapes
    £14

(gf) gluten free · (gfo) gluten-free option · (v) vegetarian · (ve) vegan · (p) plant-based option. Please tell the team about any allergies or intolerances — not every dish lists every ingredient, and all food is prepared in one kitchen. Download as PDF

The restaurant with the sea through the windows

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