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    Cliff's Rendezvous Restaurant

    3.7 (150 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Patriot The Penguin was here
    Patriot P.

    Meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes was ok. Salad with olive oil and salt added. Charred Steak tid bits were dissapointing. Not tender nor had any flavor. The best part was the Swiss and Artichoke Dip with the fresh fried chips .

    Marinated Porterhouse steak
    Micaela R.

    Get the marinated porterhouse steak and you'll thank me for it. Rare to medium rare, if you get it well done that's on you (don't). This came recommended by my in-laws who've dined here for 20+ years.. and they live an hour away!! Highly recommend the clams casino and steak sandwich! The ambience was cozy and snug. Definitely old school service. I highly recommend as a date night after and afternoon at the winery

    Lisa B.

    We decided to satisfy our seafood cravings with a cozy date night at Rendezvous in Riverhead. This quiet, low-key spot is perfect for those looking to enjoy a relaxed, local dining experience with delicious food. We started off with their in-house clam chowder, made from scratch and served in both red and white varieties. The white clam chowder (or "New England" style, for those in the know!) was some of the best I've ever had--creamy and flavorful. For my main course, I went all out with a seafood broil that brought the ocean right to my plate. The broil included a generous lobster tail, tender scallops, flaky flounder, and juicy shrimp, all perfectly cooked and seasoned. It came with a fresh, crisp side salad and Cauliflower Mash that balanced the meal wonderfully. If you're in Riverhead and craving seafood, Rendezvous is a must-visit for the freshest flavors and a truly satisfying meal!

    Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
    Brandon S.

    Cliffs is a staple in Riverhead. Operating since the 1970s, Cliffs serves up mostly surf and turf options. When I visited it was filled will locals, and it was interesting to watch the servers and bartenders call most patrons by their first name. I sat at the bar, and was immediately greeted by the bartender who asked my name and addressed me by my name the entire time I was there no matter how busy she got. Customer Service is clearly an emphasis here. I just came in for a mid-afternoon appetizer and beer. I ordered the philly cheese steak egg rolls. I felt like they were a bit bland and small given the price. They were served with a side of soy sauce, which I found a bit off as the flavors didn't really match up. It would have been exponentially better with a side of chipotle aioli or other similar dipping sauce. I can't judge the place completely on an app, so I won't be too judgemental. 4 stars for the small town feel and customer service, with an average appetizer.

    Fried Soft Shell Crab
    Danielle P.

    "This place is kind of good but kind of bad..." -my mom, after being cut off by a golf bro at the bar when trying to get the bartender's attention. As other reviewers have said, the food is incredible but the service is a bit rough. If you want to be taken care of and have your every need met -- like water, silverware, napkins, etc., in a timely manner, this place is going to let you down. But if you can stick it out, be patient and overlook the rough around the edges level of service, a meal at Cliff's will make you pretty happy -- especially if you love steak and seafood. My mom and I came here on a Saturday night and waited a short amount of time for seats to open. A woman who was there waiting for her partner asked us if we could switch bar seats with her, since the guy she was with is very superstitious and sat in this exact same seat last week before playing a successful round of golf, which he wanted to do again. We made room for golf bro since it meant we'd actually be seated sooner. We put in an order for clams on the half shell, and I ordered a dirty martini which was made perfectly. From this point until after our main courses came out, I tried to flag down some water from the bartender, but with every seat taken and golf bro needing lots of attention this took a while, as did trying to get some silverware. All that said, the clams were fresh, the steak special I ordered was impeccably marinated and the soft shell crabs were fried to golden perfection. I'd gladly come here and have my needs ignored again if it meant having food this good. The entire restaurant is pretty small and every table was taken on a Saturday night, so if you're planning to come and don't want to wait definitely call ahead and make a reservation.

    Ted K.

    Amazing food and service get the steak special. Incredible value. Amazing deserts. Charming

    Toasted almond cake
    Tina W.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Was seated immediately. Services was great! Food was delicious! Ordered baked clams to start, it was yummy! Ordered the marinated burger and it came with fries! The fries and burger were super tasty! We finished the meal with the toasted almond cake, that was nice and light. It was a great meal, we will definitely be back! Thanks!

    Wings with Buffalo sauce on the side
    Rob P.

    Always 4 stars, great people, great food, great location! If you're in Riverhead and want to feel like you traveled back in time to when restaurants were about atmosphere & food this is classic east end of Long Island. Just don't hassle the locals, it was our place long before the city Covid invasion. But you're welcome to get in where you fit in, have a steak, sit close to your neighbor while he tells tall tales

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    The food is amazing. You have to get there bake clams. The bartender was helping us. She was amazing really sweet.

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    Best steaks around. Always great to. The marinated steak is my favorite hands down. You have to try it.

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    10 months ago

    Service was friendly and at a good pace. The pastrami sandwich hit the spot for a good lunch in a place where the world may be your oyster.

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    Food was good, had "old school" feel. Service wasn't great, took a long time to get food

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    2 years ago

    Marinated steak is amazing. Wait staff is very friendly. Place could use an update. Bar could use a redo.

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    3 years ago

    Great local joint. Nothing fancy just comfort food. Clam chowder and clams casino were quite good.

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    2 years ago

    Very good, I found the marinade a little salty, so I get mine not marinated. The steak is delicious!!

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    Food was amazing and came quickly. The prices were good as well. Everyone was happy with their orders

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