(323) 666-6116

3626 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026 34.090284 -118.277278

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Neighborhoods: Silver Lake, East LA

cliffsedgecafe.com

Hours:

Mon-Sat 6pm-Close Sat-Sun 11am-3pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Trendy Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find, People Watching, Date Spot, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

European, Mediterranean, Californian, Italian

What People Are Saying About Cliff's Edge

Featured Review

Randi Schmelzer

Contributor

Concealed from the street by greenery-covered walls, urban eclectics covet tables on the tree-shaded, two-level garden patio. Inside, a low-ceilinged, dimly lit dining room is appointed in minimalist decor, with throw pillows and Cirque du Soleil-inspired patterns. A Mediterranean-accented menu begins with plates of fritto misto and honey-sauteed figs over toasted brioche. Pastas include pumpkin or veal ravioli and linguine with clams, and entrees range from pecan-crusted trout to sirloin steak. Brunch options include omelettes, eggs and crepes.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
The restaurant has no sign or other identifying features. Look for the entrance directly north of the neighboring 99 Cent store.
When to Go:
If you'd like a garden table, make reservations for weekend brunch or an early evening dinner. Neighborhood ordinance calls for the patio to close at 11pm.
ambiance
93.05999755859375% positive
  1. The atmosphere is good, the food is good.
  2. Fresh, tasty food, good service, and cozy, congenial atmosphere
  3. We sat at the bar and had cocktails before we got seated at the patio, I also liked the inside but it seemed more romantic outside with the summertime weather.
  4. Beautiful place in a nice location.
  5. Good food and good atmosphere - romantic.
  6. The food is really good and the atmosphere is soothing as you walk around outside.
  7. The "bench" seats along the walls have really comfortable, long pillows on them.
  8. Good food and very nice atmosphere in the garden patio
  9. Nice ambience, food was good.
  10. Dinner on the porch is really romantic, it kinda evokes a southern plantation or tropical jungle feel.
  11. Other than that, the great food, great wine, good service, and nice atmosphere justified the price.
  12. The first time i ate there, it was a pleasant experience-food yummy, service great, atmosphere very warm.
  13. The staff was nice, very laid back "hipster atmosphere" don't expect the "fine dining" thing.
  14. The decor is beautiful and the center tree is a great centerpiece that ties it all together.
  15. think it would be very romantic for dinner especially on a warm evening.
  16. Enjoyed a lovely eveving, good food, wine, atmosphere.
  17. am delighted to have found a place where I am comfortable and can enjoy a light and well cooked meal.
  18. The Bad: OK, so next door to the 99 Cent Store isn't the best location in the world, but once you navigate Sunset Blvd., spot the joint [just looks like a parking lot covered by some trees] and make a few U-turns to park, you wouldn't even notice the prox
  19. The patio, with the large tree in the middle, provided a nice atmosphere.
  20. The brunch here is fabulous and the atmosphere is awesome.
  21. Great food with a view
  22. Heck, you can go to El Caserio on Silver Lake Blvd. for a truly amazing Ecuadorian meal and great ambience.
  23. My husband and I decided to have our Anniversary dinner here on the recommendation of a friend because of the romantic atmosphere.
  24. Romantic atmosphere, yes, but that was the only thing the restaurant had going for it!
  25. Great food, even better ambience, and fairly knowledgeable waitstaff: ask them what's good that night, they should be able to give you a straight answer.
  26. Delicious food and great ambience!
  27. Good, not great food, but the atmosphere more than makes up for what it lacks in essence.
  28. It's a cozy place and it's nice to sit outside.
  29. There are appropriate and subtle deviations in food pairings, and the ambience was superb.
  30. would only recommend this place for the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere (you might find the garden seating worth it - or not) or if you're trying to impress a date.
  31. would say to sit outside in the dimly lit, romantic, but also lively patio.
  32. Nice, romantic, service okay less the snooty waiter!
  33. highly recommend this place to anyone not caught up in being "cooler than thou" but rather just looking for good food & a friendly atmosphere.
  34. The decor, food, and service was wonderful.
  35. I've had a brunch and a dinner here and love the atmosphere - maybe next time they'll let me bring a picnic so I can enjoy the surroundings without having to deal with the cuisine.
  36. I've gone to birthdays and romantic dinners here, and it is always a great place to eat.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. do have to say, though, that this would be a great place for cocktails and dessert, just be sure to eat your meals elsewhere.
drinks
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. We sat at the bar and had cocktails before we got seated at the patio, I also liked the inside but it seemed more romantic outside with the summertime weather.
  2. Enjoyed a lovely eveving, good food, wine, atmosphere.
  3. Other than that, the great food, great wine, good service, and nice atmosphere justified the price.
  4. We were seated at an indoor table, close to the bar area, which looks like a great place for just drinks.
  5. The food was great, the drinks were great ( had a Mojito ), the service was great, and the managment & waitstaff is so very friendly!
  6. The service is impeccable, the drinks are great.
  7. The bar is also a nice peaceful place to have cocktails if you've already had dinner.
  8. The waiter seemed eager to get us to order our drinks and food in five minutes (he came back three times), but once the food was served we never saw him again.
  9. Its nice to find a laid back friendly place in Silerlake to hang out at, where the food is good the drinks are strong, and the service is unpretentious.
  10. do have to say, though, that this would be a great place for cocktails and dessert, just be sure to eat your meals elsewhere.
  11. The real reason to come however, and what I recommend: cuddle up with your honey, have some close friends tag along, install yourselves in the comfy benchseats around long tables, enjoy the night air, sip some good wine and forget that you are anywhere el
  12. we had a great time, great food and drinks.
  13. The wines by the glass were not as impressive, but I would certainly suggest you try this place out.
  14. At that point I noticed a pretty blonde server flirting with 2 men at a two-top, obviously too busy to take a drink order!
food quality
89.2300033569336% positive
  1. The atmosphere is good, the food is good.
  2. The food is delicious and on my b-day I had the rib eye steak and I had no complaints about it.
  3. Beautiful food
  4. Great food with a view
  5. They make a mean steak, and their pumpkin ravioli is delish.
  6. we had a great time, great food and drinks.
  7. The food is good, but the service can sometimes be off and on.
  8. Its nice to find a laid back friendly place in Silerlake to hang out at, where the food is good the drinks are strong, and the service is unpretentious.
  9. The food was good overall but if you're looking for a place to have a nice lunch, I wouldn't recommend.
  10. The food was very fresh and simple, clean ingredients.
  11. The food was incredibly fresh, and the seasonings complemented the food, versus overwhelming it.
  12. The food and service are great.
  13. food tasted good but not worth all the trouble.
  14. Maybe not--but they use quality, fresh ingredients and the menu is solid with notes of brilliance (the greek salad is wonderful, the couscous and lamb.
  15. Delicious food and great ambience!
  16. The food was great, the drinks were great ( had a Mojito ), the service was great, and the managment & waitstaff is so very friendly!
  17. I've had a brunch and a dinner here and love the atmosphere - maybe next time they'll let me bring a picnic so I can enjoy the surroundings without having to deal with the cuisine.
  18. highly recommend this place to anyone not caught up in being "cooler than thou" but rather just looking for good food & a friendly atmosphere.
  19. such an amazing space with nice food.
  20. enjoyed my meal here on a recent Friday night.
  21. Other than that, the great food, great wine, good service, and nice atmosphere justified the price.
  22. The decor, food, and service was wonderful.
  23. Great food, but overprice.
  24. Romantic setting with yummy food.
  25. Unexpectedly great fish
  26. My pasta was perfect.
  27. We had a good experience, and the food was a delite.
  28. My party had beef, and chicken and all was good.
  29. Heck, you can go to El Caserio on Silver Lake Blvd. for a truly amazing Ecuadorian meal and great ambience.
  30. But if you want a rude maitre'd or a so-so staff with just-alright food, go to Cliff's Edge.
  31. Enjoyed a lovely eveving, good food, wine, atmosphere.
  32. Good food and good atmosphere - romantic.
  33. Nice ambience, food was good.
  34. The first time i ate there, it was a pleasant experience-food yummy, service great, atmosphere very warm.
  35. There are appropriate and subtle deviations in food pairings, and the ambience was superb.
  36. Brunch on sundays is awesome, try the Cliff's french toast.
  37. Not a huge fan of a lot of their red meat dishes, but their fish is always fabulous.
  38. The food was excellent the service was great.
  39. The creme brulee was fabulous everyone loves extra sugar on top!
  40. sides/appetizers. Kind of pricey for budget minded people but well worth the price for at least the two dishes we had.
  41. Very friendly and attentive staff, excellent food, and an amazingly beautiful patio.
  42. If you want great Italian/Med food, however, go to Aroma up the street.
  43. The meal was a bit pricey for what we got.
  44. Great food, even better ambience, and fairly knowledgeable waitstaff: ask them what's good that night, they should be able to give you a straight answer.
  45. Great service and good food!
  46. The service was horrible, the food was so-so, and it was way over priced for the quality of the food.
  47. This is coming from a guy who knows something about good steaks.
  48. The food is really good and the atmosphere is soothing as you walk around outside.
  49. The food is quite nice.
  50. The food is very good.
  51. Great food and cute restaurant
  52. Good, not great food, but the atmosphere more than makes up for what it lacks in essence.
  53. And the food is fantastic!
  54. The waiter seemed eager to get us to order our drinks and food in five minutes (he came back three times), but once the food was served we never saw him again.
  55. The food was delicious, the staff incredibly friendly, and the outdoor garden was delightful.
  56. The half baked design aside, the food was mediocre at best, but at should-have-been-outstanding prices.
  57. We loved the mussels appetizer but I think that could be a whole meal with a salad.
  58. Everyone enjoyed the food and our waiter was very competent and made some good suggestions.
  59. Staff was nice but food so-so.
  60. am delighted to have found a place where I am comfortable and can enjoy a light and well cooked meal.
  61. Good food and very nice atmosphere in the garden patio
  62. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious and presented very nicely.
  63. Fresh, tasty food, good service, and cozy, congenial atmosphere
  64. This is the most beautiful setting for a meal, the garden feels like you're in a resort in Thailand or something.
  65. The potatoes were perfection.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. great menu, great specials and very good Bloody Mary's.
  2. had been recommended this place by a friend of mine, and was extremely satisfied with the level of service and quality of menu.
  3. it's a beautiful place with a fancy menu.
  4. Nice cocktail menu, too.
  5. Maybe not--but they use quality, fresh ingredients and the menu is solid with notes of brilliance (the greek salad is wonderful, the couscous and lamb.
  6. The menu looks great and the prices are surprisingly reasonable.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. do have to say, though, that this would be a great place for cocktails and dessert, just be sure to eat your meals elsewhere.
  2. The bar is also a nice peaceful place to have cocktails if you've already had dinner.
  3. Its nice to find a laid back friendly place in Silerlake to hang out at, where the food is good the drinks are strong, and the service is unpretentious.
  4. great date place with a fantastic patio that is good even in te winter with the heat lamos going.
  5. I've gone to birthdays and romantic dinners here, and it is always a great place to eat.
  6. This is a great hideaway from the bustling street and the 99 cent store next door.
  7. The food was good overall but if you're looking for a place to have a nice lunch, I wouldn't recommend.
  8. Who knew a place could be this great and share a wall with the 99 cent store.
  9. Well it's just a nice place in general and it's hidden like you wouldn't believe.
  10. consider this a nice date place, but works well with a group of people as well.
  11. This is a great place for Sunday brunch.
  12. We were seated at an indoor table, close to the bar area, which looks like a great place for just drinks.
service
82.95000076293945% positive
  1. The waitstaff is pretty friendly, which is an anomaly in Silverlake.
  2. Called to ask a couple of questions about having a big dinner 20-30 people.
  3. The service was friendly and accommodating.
  4. The hostess was moderatly nice and server seemed to rush us for our order when there was only two couples dining in the patio.
  5. Nice, romantic, service okay less the snooty waiter!
  6. The service was horrible, the food was so-so, and it was way over priced for the quality of the food.
  7. The food and service are great.
  8. But if you want a rude maitre'd or a so-so staff with just-alright food, go to Cliff's Edge.
  9. The food was excellent the service was great.
  10. sides/appetizers. Kind of pricey for budget minded people but well worth the price for at least the two dishes we had.
  11. The food was delicious, the staff incredibly friendly, and the outdoor garden was delightful.
  12. $26), Awesome and entertaining staff and the best mojito i've had since my first at Suba in New York.
  13. The staff was nice, very laid back "hipster atmosphere" don't expect the "fine dining" thing.
  14. The wait staff was very attentive.
  15. He was not friendly, seemed the bussers were more attentive to us rather than our server.
  16. Great service and good food!
  17. consider this a nice date place, but works well with a group of people as well.
  18. highly recommend this place to anyone not caught up in being "cooler than thou" but rather just looking for good food & a friendly atmosphere.
  19. So i wouldn't knock this restaraunt as whole but as polite as everyone else was this particular waiter surley didn't fit with the nice setting!
  20. Attentive staff.
  21. He was starting a scene and rude rude rude.
  22. Great date place and the bartender made one of these best Mojitos I've ever had.
  23. Other than that, the great food, great wine, good service, and nice atmosphere justified the price.
  24. Fresh, tasty food, good service, and cozy, congenial atmosphere
  25. had been recommended this place by a friend of mine, and was extremely satisfied with the level of service and quality of menu.
  26. Very friendly and attentive staff, excellent food, and an amazingly beautiful patio.
  27. Great waitress, who was definitely there for us.
  28. The waiter seemed eager to get us to order our drinks and food in five minutes (he came back three times), but once the food was served we never saw him again.
  29. The food was great, the drinks were great ( had a Mojito ), the service was great, and the managment & waitstaff is so very friendly!
  30. our waitress, if she ever did put on a smirk, was so unpleasant and seemed to be in pain if she showed any bit of kindness.
  31. The service is impeccable, the drinks are great.
  32. Everything about Cliffs Edge was great - except for the hostess.
  33. then decided not to make a big deal of the sour conclusion me and boyfriend had made of the snooty waiter and simply gestured to what seemed to be a mngr.
  34. Everyone enjoyed the food and our waiter was very competent and made some good suggestions.
  35. The food is good, but the service can sometimes be off and on.
  36. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious and presented very nicely.
  37. bad customer service on the phone
  38. At that point I noticed a pretty blonde server flirting with 2 men at a two-top, obviously too busy to take a drink order!
  39. We then got a pleasant new waitress who was warm and amiable attention we appreciated.
  40. The service is good, allowing people to sit and talk, and not coming to the table every five mintues.
  41. actually had decent service.
  42. Its nice to find a laid back friendly place in Silerlake to hang out at, where the food is good the drinks are strong, and the service is unpretentious.
  43. The decor, food, and service was wonderful.
  44. The first time i ate there, it was a pleasant experience-food yummy, service great, atmosphere very warm.
value
63.33000183105469% positive
  1. The menu looks great and the prices are surprisingly reasonable.
  2. Not a huge fan of a lot of their red meat dishes, but their fish is always fabulous.
  3. sides/appetizers. Kind of pricey for budget minded people but well worth the price for at least the two dishes we had.
  4. am not a huge repeat restaurant goer, but when it comes to this place, there was never a question.
  5. Other than that, the great food, great wine, good service, and nice atmosphere justified the price.
  6. The service was horrible, the food was so-so, and it was way over priced for the quality of the food.
  7. The portions were perfect, and we each cleaned our plates and were comfortably full.
  8. food tasted good but not worth all the trouble.
  9. and they seem to think sitting on their patio is some huge favor to Silverlake.
  10. would only recommend this place for the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere (you might find the garden seating worth it - or not) or if you're trying to impress a date.
  11. The meal was a bit pricey for what we got.
  12. Food was good, maybe a little above average, but far from great-especially at prices.
  13. And the prices are decent.
  14. The bill was $116, including an 18% tip, which by Los Angeles standards is a good value considering everything was top-notch.
  15. The half baked design aside, the food was mediocre at best, but at should-have-been-outstanding prices.
wait time
80.0% positive
  1. Service was very nice, even though we had reservation, we had to wait 15 minutes for our table.
  2. The waiter seemed eager to get us to order our drinks and food in five minutes (he came back three times), but once the food was served we never saw him again.
  3. The real reason to come however, and what I recommend: cuddle up with your honey, have some close friends tag along, install yourselves in the comfy benchseats around long tables, enjoy the night air, sip some good wine and forget that you are anywhere el
  4. The "bench" seats along the walls have really comfortable, long pillows on them.
  5. but I had an appetizer for my entree, of cold cuts no less but it came out long after the entree's of filet mignon had been devoured.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/29/11

Sorry, nice place but,

by carl2percival at Citysearch

I have to agree with most the ambiance and garden décor are really nice, but alas the food is lacking for the cost. It’s a real shame as we can afford to eat out most of the time and it’s not to far for us. Will keep an eye on the reviews for improvements.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/18/09

Unexpectedly great fish

by weho333 at Citysearch

I was blown away recently by a trout dish here. Expertly prepared and very tasty. I would have paid $40 for it at some fancier place in Beverly Hills. I usually come here for brunch but will come back for dinner when I can. Nice cocktail menu, too. A great date place with a fantastic patio that is good even in te winter with the heat lamos going.

  • Pros: Ecclectic menu
  • Cons: No good parking options on weekends
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/16/09

bad customer service on the phone

by birdy3rd at Citysearch

This place looked good from the reviews. Called to ask a couple of questions about having a big dinner 20-30 people. Guy on the phone was impatient, extremely unhelpful - he couldn't even give me a range of how much a set menu would be - even after I told him that I did in fact have the menu on their website up on my computer and wanted to ask about some menu options. He patronizingly told me to call back the next day when they were less busy (it's 9:30 Wed). Not getting my vote. If this is what they're like on the phone...there's plenty of good restaurants with good customer care in LA. Learn.

  • Pros: looked good
  • Cons: very unhelpful person on phone
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/30/09

Outdoor Dining

by Michael Fran at Citysearch

I'd make the argument Silverlake has the best outdoor dining in LA between Cliff's Edge, Cafe Stella and Speranza. Stella and Speranza have better food in my mind, but you can't beat the ambiance of Cliff's patio. Get a group table beneath the patio's centerpiece tree for any special occasion and you can't help but set the night in the right direction.

  • Pros: Ambience
  • Cons: Foor-for-buck
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/23/09

Trendy food in Trendsville, USA

by BBELA at Citysearch

So, “Thelma and Louise” took me to brunch at the trendy Cliff’s Edge in Silverlake for my birthday. This place is incredible. We sat outside under the shade of an enormous tree which was exploding out of the floor of that portion of the restaurant. I felt like I was eating at a resort in Hawaii. It’s a pretty damn cool spot.

I had the eggs Benedict with rosemary potato wedges. I could have used a little more sauce, but overall a great item to order. The potatoes were perfection. Very cripsy. Louise’s mushroom surprise omelette was devoured in it’s entirety, so I can only assume it was something worth ordering.

I kept my sunglasses on the entire time like a typical LA a**hole, but this was necessary. The sun was not my friend that morning. And by morning, I mean afternoon. The gals ordered mimosas. I noticed the place offered bloodorange mimosas, they looked terrific. I stuck with plain old O.J.

We noticed two guys behind us constantly texting on their phones during their entire meal. Thelma made the joke that they were actually texting each other.

After the meal, I was dragged kicking taken to the Grove to watch Thelma shop for job promotion wardrobe and new sandals. If Thelma were a man, this would be a simple, painless procedure. This was definitely more like major surgery.

But I still had fun, partially passed out in a chair, watching the world go by. Watching the poor harried shoe salesman bring out shoe after shoe after g-damned shoe for Thelma’s bunion encrusted foot.

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  • Pros: great ambiance, food is excellent
  • Cons: quite...uh...trendy

The Details on Cliff's Edge

Place Categories:

  • great date place
  • great service
  • very nice atmosphere
  • amazingly beautiful fantastic patio
  • attentive wait staff
  • beautiful cute restaurant
  • really romantic dinner
  • nice setting
  • great drinks
  • attentive blonde server
  • not as impressive wine
  • good charming spot
  • large mussels appetizer
  • mediocre food
  • great everything
  • always fabulous fish
  • not best location
  • great menu
  • enjoyed everyone
  • great new waitress
  • surprisingly reasonable prices
  • bad customer service
  • good sad food
  • great ambience
  • enjoy outdoors dining
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