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Review: The Cliff House — Mother’s Day Brunch

May 21, 2014 by Angie Sommer 1 Comment

Mom likes a nice view and an elegant atmosphere. Cut to: The Cliff House Restaurant perched nicely atop a (wait for it) cliff on the very western reaches of San Francisco, overlooking the grand old Pacific. The beautifully renovated 1909 facility has been around since 1863, at least in name — two former incarnations succumbed to fire over the years (once even after surviving the 1906 earthquake — doh!).

Mom

Happy Mom’s Day Mom!!!

The Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet is hosted weekly in the Terrace Room of the Cliff House, overlooking views of Ocean Beach and the Pacific herself. They jack the price up for Mom’s Day, but that’s to be expected.

I have to say I was a bit scared that the food wouldn’t be great, and that the selling points were the famous digs and great views rather than the platters in the center of the room. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. The list of food on offer goes on and on, but I’ll just show you a few pics to ponder. Also, they had a harp player to round out the elegant vibe. Harps rock. And this lady even played us some Stairway. Stairway on harp!! What more could you ask for?

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as we approach…

fruit

not an unimpressive fruit platter

salmon

smoked salmon (drool)

asparagus

citrus asparagus

breakfast

foods in warmy trays

 

mom

hi mom!

paella

paella

benedict

it’s not brunch without a benedict.

shrimp

shrump!

dessert

desserts!

plate

my first plate (not my last)

harp

And don’t forget the harpist!

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Filed Under: Brunch Tagged With: San Francisco, Sea Cliff

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  1. Moo says

    May 22, 2014 at 7:16 am

    I am famous! Thank you for a great Mother’s Day! I love the Cliff House! I also love/have the two best daughters in the world!

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