The Clifton in Moray

Went for a meal easter sunday as reviews were good. Food ok. Service was very poor although it wasn't busy. They got the starters wrong. Had to wait an hour for the mains. Waited over 20 mins for 2 glasses of tap water and had to ask twice for the bill as the first girl we asked never came back.

We had beautiful food to takeaway tonight. The fish pie & vegetables & honey chilli chicken, chips, salad & coleslaw were outstanding. Sometimes it’s just nice to chill out at home with restaurant quality food & that’s what we had. Keep up the good work Team Firth. Looking forward to our next visit :)

Fantastic food, they were very busy but our waitress was attentive and very professional......food was outstanding, beautiful presentation, exactly as stated on the menu and very reasonably priced

During a visit to Lossie with friends we walked in to have lunch at the address shown above (5 Clifton Road). The place was called The Firth Hotel (on our receipt). Zoe,, our waitress, showed us a menu that offered two main meals for £20. Chicken Stroganoff and Scampi. Our drinks were served promptly by Zoe. The main dishes arrived soon after and proved to be well presented and very tasty. Everybody in our small group was pleased with the meal and happy that we had discovered The Firth Restaurant. While we ate and enjoyed the view out over the beach and sea two of us reminicised about happy times, many years before, when we had flown out of RAF Lossiemouth. Great to return and enhanced by our good lunch. Total cost £56 with a tip to Zoe that she deserved.

Good quality food, wide variety of choices too which was refreshing to see. Separate cocktail and gin menus in addition to the usual drinks.

Absolutely delicious food can’t fault it . Nice friendly staff . Would love to return if in area again . 3 mains , 3 puddings all delicious, fresh and top notch

The food was delicious and seemed completely fresh (I’m not a chef but It didn’t seem microwaved/frozen). Was so filling as well, that’s probably me done eating for the day! It was still eat out to help out it on mains but even without that it was very well priced for the food. Our server was on her own it appears and it got busy quickly but she handlers it very well and it didn’t appear anyone was kept waiting. We will definitely be heading back soon.

Stayed in this hotel for two night break dined here on first night staff very nice and accommodating , our order was taken quick and drinks served immediately slight confusion with starter as we ordered two Cullen skink and only served one but waiter was most apologetic, both mains were excellent ( rib eye steak and barmoral chicken) served with crispy chips, apple crumble very tasty but a lot of cinnamon in it for my personal liking. Breakfast was cooked to order each morning was piping hot the best hash browns I have tasted, would stay here again.

We went here for a nice meal out, as the prices were about £15 for a main I expected to get a decent meal out. Really enjoyed the starter of halloumi fries and bruschetta but the main course of maple glazed salmon with mash potato in a leek and prawn sauce was very underwhelming and bland. There was no maple glaze on the salmon, which didn’t have crispy skin. The mashed potatoes were so lumpy and not seasoned. The sauce was also lacking in flavour even with added black pepper from the table. I was disappointed by this as the prices of the main course especially was very high.

Great place to eat service was first class staff very helpful .did not have to wait long for food .and great choice to pick from the menu .

Went for a family lunch. Good service, food was nice and tasty. Reasonably priced and in a great location.

Not one to leave a ‘bad’ review but I feel I can’t leave this one! I called on Wednesday to book a table for this evening at 6pm for 13 people, we arrived for 6 and got seated great away - great! After around 20 minutes waiting one of the party had to ask for menus, on getting these we were left around 20 mins before someone came back to take any drinks or starters order (the place was busy so sometimes this does happen)... we ordered our starters and mains and then waited 45 minutes to receive the starters, we had to remind the waitress that we were still missing a few starters! the plates were taken away and we then waited another 40 minutes for our mains to come (well some!), there was a missing kids meal, a missing adults meal, 4 missing chips that come with the meals, a mix up with a meal too. By this point everyone else had finished their meals so I asked to speak to the manager who evidentially had left by this point, the guy I spoke to then asked if we still wanted the missing/mixed up meals? Erm yes?! He then said he would put the missing meals in takeaway boxes as by this point we had already waited about 20 mins for these to come, we ended up paying for what we had and left - still no meals! I am aware that a table of 13 on a Saturday night could be hectic for the kitchen but other people coming in and sitting down after us were getting their meals first (even they were having to wait long periods too!) Don’t accept a booking if you don’t think you can accommodate it!? We have been here for a meal on various occasions before and had no issues but we will not be returning after this carryon! Not even a free round of drinks or anything offered either for the mix up or the waiting time which is shocking for the amount the bill came to!

Had a nice meal, the specials are always good and I’d come back. It’s averagely priced but the service was painfully slow on one occasion. It’s good for families if you don’t mind a potentially long wait. In conclusion, the food and service is ‘hit or miss’, it’s never been atrocious but sometimes the service is slow.

Visited 19.08.19 This restauraunt served us up the most wonderful food. Good kids menu and selection. Had haggis balls and black pud starter and steak pie followed Eton mess icecream Jack Daniels battered sesame seed chicken and death by chocolate cake and ice cream. Both the waiter and waitress that served us were fantastic and welcoming really good causual dinning spot with a picture perfect view across the mouth of the river Lossie and mile long beach. Many thanks.

Had a wonderful dinner with my partner and next time I went back with my son, not so good. First time, partner and I had Mac cheese, delicious. The next time I went with my son and the meals seemed as though they were re-heats. Haven't been back, and most likely won't be back.

Have to say absolute gem of a place excellent food, staff very friendly will most certainly be going back again.

Good food as always good service home made burgers was 10/10 good value never disappointed highly recommend

Ordered the home made burger. It comes with weak fries and the burger has no additions. Telling waiter I found it sober didn’t reflect.

Recommended by our landlady, and did not disappoint. Surprisingly it wasn't busy. Staff friendly and food (chicken stroganoff) was tasty. Prices not too bad.

Now known as the Firth Hotel. It was busy and ambience was good. Another visit with friends for a bar supper. Much better than premises nearby. Service was excellent and good value all round. Insofe The main meal was very good and the Gaelic coffee outstanding with a wee McCallum. Would recommend if you were look i g for a good quality bar supper

Food was good, some said average. Service was slow however they were very busy and the staff were very nice, accommodating and there was no rush even though we were the last to leave!

Good menu choices and specials. Decided on chicken and definitely not disappointed. Large breast stuffed with pepper sauce and delicious. Cagin chicken also delicious 😋

Visited with friends for dinner and the food was excellent as were the cocktails. Highly recommended in terms food, service and value for money.

We went there as a few people recommended us to try it and what a disappointment it was. My husbands steak was over cooked my kid both had the kids chicken goujons and the you could have squeezed the grease out of them , I had the macoroni and it was totally disgusting as it had no taste at all as it was just like watt pasta with a bit of cheese on top I left the whole lot as one fork full was enough for me yuk , the family at table next to us said there macoroni was the same but they popped lots of tomato sauce on there’s to give it a bit of taste as the kids where hungry as the waited quite a while for it to come . I said excuse me to the guy that works there 3 times when he passed and he just ignored me as needed a straw for my wee girl . When leaving Both I And the other family complained and the supervisor / manager I think she said she was shocked as she said the macoroni normally is one of there best sellers . She also said she is good at remembering a face so if we come back again she will sort us out with a discount. . Defo won’t be back

Stopped for lunch today, and though the food was excellent. Boss had Cullen Skink, I had a cheese, bacon and fried onion sandwich - both perfect. Very friendly staff too.

We visited for an evening meal. Warm welcome. Enjoyed 'El gin ' local gin and tonic, very good. Balmoral chicken stuffed with haggis followed alongside very tasty vegetables, carrots, broccoli and green beans. Didn't have a sweet course. Very pleasant evening.

Don't want to have a dig at the young girls serving, they all seemed very nice and friendly but the service was fairly poor.

Have been to The Firth as now named on numerous occasions with no complaints except for length of time to wait for food and poor toilets. However have recommended to others to go and 3 have, on separate occasions, and would not return. Menu changed, food not available, side orders not delivered - raw onion rings when eventually delivered, long wait between courses, soiled nappy in ladies toilet not removed within 2 hours, flat coke drink etc. Worst of all chips were usually fab but all 3 customers said small, hard, crispy bits were delivered when the staff are normally confident in saying that chipped potatoes are steamed then fried. Have they bitten off more than they can chew with other premises recently purchased or does it depend on chef on day????

Me my wife and my daughter went for a meal tonight, the staff were extremely welcoming and we were sat straight away at a great table, our server who we later found out was named Alice (just for any future customers, she is the most pleasant young staff I’ve come across) she was really helpful in helping us chose gins and cocktails, and was quick to answer any questions, our order was taken fine and there were no mistakes on her part, however our food was all taken out in stages and there were waits while waiting for the rest to be taking out, our starters were amazing however mains really lacked flavour, when we complained about our awful food experience and asked for the bill one waitress was very abrupt but we soon had our original waitress back at our table talking through our problems and trying her best to heal the situation, we did happen to leave a tip but purely down to the service of our lovely kind waitress, and for the food, we may not return

This hotel is now The Firth hotel so see current reviews under this name, the restaurant is the same and the food is good.

the quality of the food was very good but we had to wait over an hour for our main course, and if we hadn't complained I think we might still be waiting. Unfortunately this isn't the only time we have had to wait for a meal but after tonight's experience I don't think we will go back there. It is a pity from my point of view as I have always enjoyed my meals.

We had a good meal with good service in a nice restaurant but when we visited the toilets before leaving we found them to be a real let down, no soap, no towels, a hand dryer that didn't work and an unstable toilet seat so not a pleasant experience at the end. If your planning a meal there don't visit the toilets.

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Had lunch with family after friends recommending this place to us.Not many places serve food all day so it was good to find this place is open all day as we'd driven a bit.

Four of us had lunch here on Wed 9th May along with our Guide Dog puppy Unice. The staff were very helpful and gave us a very good table. They were interested in the Guide Dog protocol and wanted to understand what they could do to assist. We really appreciated this attention to detail. We chose different specials and found the food delicious with good size portions. The restaurant is situated near the east beach in Lossie, so we enjoyed a walk along the beach beforehand in glorious sunshine. Plenty of parking nearby. A great find and sure we will be back for a meal next time we are north on holiday.

Went on spur of the moment having been before. Very varied menu with lots of choice. The specials are also worth looking at. My husband & I loved our meals & I especially enjoyed the special's dessert of apple crumble which was fab. We live in Moray & so have visited many establishments and on both our recent visits to The Clifton we have enjoyed our meals.

We were just here for drinks but the food looked amazing so next time we are at Lossiemouth this is where we will go.

My husband and I had been out walking and we were freezing cold so we popped in here for a coffee and perhaps a snack around about 11:30am. After being shown to a table, we were then studiously ignored and it became clear that they...

We came as a family of 4 for my birthday meal. First of all the service was fantastic, my youngest daughter was made to feel so welcome by the owner and his lovely daughters. The food was amazing, the blue cheese & mushroom brioche is...

Pleasantly surprised Called in for a light lunch. Decor was Lovely, staff very friendly and meals delicious and reasonably priced. Would recommend

Like this place very much. Staff welcoming. Food always been nice and nice selection of drinks. Overlooks the East beach so in the summer especially it's a lovely location.

We went on a Saturday night. We hadn’t booked but they found us a table. It was really busy so I’d advise booking. Good ambiance. Lovely list of drinks. Reasonable prices. Large and varied menu. Food came quickly. Generous portions and really well cooked. We...

Won’t be returning back and the two star rating is only for the food. Food was average and nothing more....

Cannot fault a thing on visiting this restaurant, staff were friendly and welcoming, great service, menus cater for all needs,...

Lovely meal with 11 friends. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was beautiful and there is a good choice. Lovely...

The people of Lossie are very friendly and helpful and if you can get into the RAFA Club for a...

Went into the Clifton Hotel in November, after a long chilly walk along the beach. Was expecting pub environment and...

Wir kamen an einem sonnigen Julitag am frühen Mittag unangemeldet hereingeschneit und wurden auf das freundlichste empfangen. Wir hatten Seafood...

Visited here last week with my parents and boyfriend. This was my 3rd time here since August. The food is consistently good. I have had the steak twice and enjoyed it both times. It comes with fried mushrooms and onion, tomato and a generous portion of homecooked chips. Have never been disappointed with the starters. Have tried the haggis mushrooms (specials board) and the cajun chicken strips - Both lovely! I usually enjoy a cocktail at the Clifton - slightly pricey but worth it. They also have a very large selection of drinks at bar (massive gin list with plenty of premium tonics). Service is slightly slow but not a problem as the meal is always good. I would recommend allowing plenty time for your meal, especially if wanting dessert as I think the kitchen closes at 9pm. There is a nice atmosphere at the Clifton and it's definitely a favourite of ours.

This was another worthwhile eating venue with an extensive menu and good product to back it up. Food was very good, as was the service, without costing a fortune.

Visited for lunch. The food and service was excellent. Make sure you leave plenty of time for your visit as the food is all cooked to order.

Went to the Clifton to have a meal with friends, not the first time we have been there, it's a popular place in Lossiemouth, service is good, prices reasonable , unfortunately they don't have any local craft beers on tap, which is a shame as the brewery is just down the road, they had a Belgian beer!!! The last time we were there I had a burger and vowed never to have another one because it had been cooked so much it was dry and crumbly, I didn't complain because I assumed it was an off moment. However this time my husband ordered the prawn and mushroom in garlic butter on lightly toasted bruschetta...frankly the mushrooms were very black and tough and over cooked and the prawns were so small and over cooked as to suggest that they were immature shrimps. He requested a medium rare burger, I.e. Pink and moist. What he got was exactly what I had had before, an over cooked (not burnt...this was evenly cooked ...too much) and an exceptionally dry burger. He asked for it to be sent back and a medium rare burger brought out to replace this. The waiter returned without a new burger and informed him that the chef had apparently refused to cook the burger any other way than to over cook it , he was not able to accede to the request in any way, it did not matter that the customer had requested a specific type of burger to be cooked , the chef was not having any of it...this was really sad , the Clifton is quite good but this wasn't a very nice bit of customer care , so he ended up having fish and chips, which we had all had, the fish was nice and moist, the chips sadly were pale, anaemia looking and soggy but then all our portions of chips had been like that .

had a lovely meal . well presented. had a little bit of a wait but well worth it. staff were very friendly & helpful .definitely go back . surroundings were lovely .

This was my first visit to the Clifton since the 1990's. I can't remember that particular meal but today's lunch was first class.

I had Cullen Skink and it was superb! I wish I hadn't had a Main as well (haggis stuffed chicken) as I was then too full for the luscious deserts

We arrived late but as our taxi driver had phoned ahead they stayed open for us to get a meal, very glad they did, our waiter was very helpful and had a bit of a laugh with us too. The food was great and couldn't of asked for better, great little place, highly recommend it.

On our final night on the Moray Firth the Clifton was the chosen restaurant as our friends had eaten here before.Great location opposite the East Beach. A varied & extensive menu food & drinks was on offer, which included an in vogue "Gin & Tonic" menu. Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin & Fevertree tonic was my choice - Superb. Excellent dinner for our group & great service.

We were looking for a good bowl of Cullen Stink and found it. It was reasonably priced. Comfortable and cozy atmosphere. The service was slow.

We had a meal at the Clifton on someone`s recommendation. It was very quiet when we entered but the staff was helpful and friendly. The meal was superb and would recommend.

This was the first time visiting The Clifton. We were a party of 7. We all had different dishes and all came out at the same time, hot and delicious. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend and would love to return.

I was taken to the Clifton on a recent trip to East cost of Scotland. I was happy that we were going to eat in a pub/hotel as you can't go wrong with pub grub, especially when you're by the seaside. It was a weekday, so unsurprisingly the restaurant didn't have much of an atmosphere, which was to be expected. I had fish and chips. Although the fish was ok, and the plate was well presented (the chips came in a deep frying basket), it was very disappointing. The chips MAY have been deep fried but they were soft and tasted just like oven chips. The tartar sauce was a bit of a strange colour and overall wasn't very enjoyable. The other people at my table had a range of dishes which all looked average. The choice on the menu was a bit strange as rather than just having traditional choices there were a range of cuisines from fish and chips to thai curry to a "mexican" type pasta dish. I think this restaurant would be better off sticking to pub grub, and if not, charging much less for what is essentially cafe food.

Excellent lunches ,after a few hours dancing.friendly service and everything cooked fresh,this hotel has benefitted from a rescent refurbish,and with window seats to watch the folk on the beach

Siamo andati in questo ristorante dopo una passeggiata. Cibo buono, molto buona la fish pie. Un pò piccolina la porzione di fajitas.Unica pecca del posto l'attesa, abbiamo atteso quasi un ora dall'ordine per ricevere i piatti.

Went here at short notice, no table booking but they managed to get us one within minutes. Place wasn't too busy but enough to appreciate the kitchen staff might take time for our table of six.Food was excellent and didn't disappoint, staff friendly, and prices were reasonable.Won't hesitate to come again.

Die Renovierung hat sich gelohnt.Ein neues Highlight für Lossiemouth. Die Zimmer sind modern und zweckmäßig eingerichtet , schickes Design und sehr sauber. 3 fach Verglasung hält den Strassenlärm gut draussen.Das Essen im Restaurant war auch sehr lecker.

I have been to the Clifton a number of times and never disappointed. Took my visitors there last night for dinner and they were really impressed. We each had something different and boy was it tasty.... the portions are a great size too. As for the homemade chips..... they must be the best I have ever tasted. In fact we all commented on them. It's a great restaurant to take fussy eaters too.... like my guests...... and they were absolutely delighted and rally happy with our restaurant choice. The restaurant was sooo busy but they still managed to provide a 5 star meal, service with a smile, ..... highly recommended. The manager was extremely polite and helpful and could not do enough for every one. Highly recommended.

We drove into Lossiemouth to look for a venue for lunch after a visit to the Covesea Lighthouse.The menu looked to be okay and there was a window both available, so we entered.The waitress was quite busy, but seemed to attend to all's needs.Good pub food with good beer and the company of my family - a great lunch!

Our visit to the restaurant at The Clifton Hotel was as the result of a happy win in a prize draw with Lifestyle Magazine in Elgin. We might not otherwise have found out what we have been missing for so long! The fact that we did not have to pay for the meal did NOT affect the way the staff attended to us and I can say that there was NOTHING we could fault in either the meal itself or the welcoming and friendly staff.The food was prepared to perfection in terms of quality, quantity and presentation. I am often disappointed by restaurants which provide 'works of art' but are woefully inadequate in quantity, leaving you hungry a short time later! My wife and I were glad we did not have a starter, instead having a main course and a sweet which left us very full!I have no reservations about giving this restaurant full marks for a very lovely and memorable evening meal.

Arrived very late after a very long drive from Cornwall even though they don't have a nightportor made arrangements with me to access my room key. The staff very happy and full of local knowledge

The food in this place is out of this world! Everything is made fresh to order which makes it worth the wait! The staff are so friendly and willing to go out of there way to help you. The cocktails we had were amazing and some of them weren't on the menu they just asked what kind we usually like and made ones up to how we like them which was great! The food is not expensive either with is another bonus! Located right on the sea front which is beautiful! We will definitely be back as regulars from now on

Hotel is in a lovely location and inside looked as though it had recently been done up and was lovely. However the food was disappointing. The flavours were ok but presentation was extremely poor. We had a beef stroganoff and rice which literally looked as though someone had plonked a spoonful iridescent down beside a spoonful of stroganoff - just as you would do at home. The prawn curry was the same but was better on the flavour front. The Clifton chicken, which was chicken stuffed with black pudding sun blushed tomatoes and wrapped in bacon was better liquefied out and sliced nicely to present the different layers but then the veg looked like it was spooned out beside each other. When you are paying for restaurant quality food you definitely expect better. The service was also poor. They didn't remove the cutlery that was not reqiired and we were promised rat the board with specials would be brought round but it never arrived. Also beware of the toilet facilities. I am a size 12 to 14 and had extreme difficulties squeezing int what was the baby changing cuticle. It waylaid definitely be difficult trying to get in with a baby let alone changing it. Definitely won't be going back there

Went for an early supper, and arrived before the masses (they were fully booked later on), ordered drinks and food. Although service was a little slow (I believe the staff were relatively new), the food was fresh and delicious. Portions were a good, generous helping and reasonably priced.

Lovely meal in comfortable and welcoming environment. Food so tasty and staff very friendly.Highly recommended

Personnel sympathique, avenant et accueillant. Les plats sont bons et très copieux. Le restaurant est situé en bord de mer.

i went their for lunch and evening drink. Lunch was excellent but the wine wasn't very good. This let it down for me. I also had a g and t there one evening and it was excellent.

Went here with the wife and was not disappointed with the meal at lunch time had chicken stroganoff which was delicious the wife had scampie and home made chips which was also very good.thank you Clifton for a lovely lunch

was here saurday night food was ok so we rebooked for sunday and must say was dishartened by the food two older ladies had the sunday roast which was ok my partner had fajitas which the mix was very dry and i had rump steak now steak was nice but the diane is one of my favourite sauces was poor and very thin and runny so didnt like it but staff are friendly and pub clean

Just had a drive into Lossiemouth for lunch and found this beautiful bar/restaurant. The staff were so friendly and the food was fantastic! Definately a place to go with a relaxed atmosphere and right on the sea front

Lovely homey seaside decor, delicious food and friendly serving staff. Perfect evening in this beautiful town.

De passage à Elgin pour un court moment, nous avons décidé d'aller voir la plage pendant cette magnifique fin d'après midi. Pris d'une petite faim et d'une grande soif, n'ayant pas pas manger depuis le matin nous avons donc décidé de chercher un restaurant.Pensant galerer vu l'heure (17h00), ce restaurant à la carte variée (peut être trop me suis je dis sur le moment) nous apparu faisant l'affaire. Effectivement, il était un peu tôt mais le patron avec beaucoup d'humour nous a répondu que tant que nous avons de l'argent tout est possible. On nous installe à une table, l'Irn bru de ma femme et ma bière sont fraiches, les plats sont commandés. Le Burger de ma femme est standard, une bonne viande, des onion rings croustillant, et une belle portion de frites...Mon poulet farci au haggis sur sauce au champignon avec petit légumes est vraiment sympa. Pas de dessert, les 30 degrés à l'extérieur nous donne une envie de glace à deux pas de ce petit resto sympa et abordable pour la qualité proposée (une trentaine de livres pour 2 boissons et deux plats).

Good food with a wide variety of options on the menu. Reasonably priced, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Tried Lossiemouth today for lunch, after trying to eat at the harbour lights which was full, we visited a very quiet Clifton Hotel. Got seated rightaway, ordered a beer and a fresh orange and after looking at a reasonable menu, we decided on a basic beefburger with chips and salad and a chicken breast burger with chips and salad. No problem we thought....HOW WRONG!!! After waiting over 30mins (remembering the place was empty) we got served what can only be described as unedible food. The beef burger was put on an oversizesd bun and was cooked too death, Dry as paper, totally unacceptable and the chicken breast was like plastic, well over cooked. When we complained and said we couldnt even eat the food, we were given a pathetic apology and then charged £5.30 for our drinks!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! felt sorry for the table of 4 that just came in as we sent our food back............Left quickly and wont be returning. Pure shambles for an empty restaurant.

Saturday afternoon drinks with friends. Recently refurbished and under new management. The bar was lovely great ambience and service excellent. Good range of beer and dtinks. We had nachos to share as a snack and it was really good. Probably better than nearby 1629 who needs to review offering and service

Was recommended the place to go arrived and we where seated right away. We placed our orders and waited a long time during which time 3 members of staff where trying to see what was on the table a member of staff approached the table but never spoke but returned to other members of staff and then one came over and said starters are on there way and then said sorry (clearly forgotten)main meal then came wrong but this was quickly rectified... food was great but service was not

Nice friendly atmosphere with lovely food and even better cocktails. Popped in while staying at Lossiemouth Caravan site. Would highly recommend

Just returned from after dinner with friends. Great service and food. Highly recommend a visit. All food freshly cooked and well presented.

My first visit to the Clifton since it was a pub. Nice and clean with a decent menu. Had a lovely meal for a respectable price. Cocktails were nice however the long Island iced tea needed to be in a much taller glass, to say it was strong is an understatement. Overall very nice and I will definitely go back.

6 of us went here on saturday evening. Was really busy so had to wait a while for our food but was worth the wait. Staff there if you needed them but not to intrusive. Had a good laugh with them all. Food was great and plenty. Didn't try puddings as we were all full. They have done really well with the makeover

We went for a birthday meal which had been booked for 13 people. We had a very long wait for our food once the order was taken but the food was very good when it arrived. Might suggest they take pre orders for large groups so people don't have such a long wait.

On Tuesday the 28th of Feb myself my girlfriend and son decided to have a night off the KitchenVisits to the Clifton often start off with not being able to park nearby as it is located on the Lossiemouth seafront with views extending across the Moray Firth. Being a Tuesday I managed to park nearby. On entering the decor quite modern and pleasing to the eye.We were shown our table and presented with the menu's, the choices of food looked great, the waiter was brilliant and couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful indeed. Anyway, as we all knew more or less straight away what we wanted.We opted for the very same starter of home made Chicken Broth served with crusty bread, it really wetted the appetite.Main Course: there was a variety of choice from, I'd the haggis beefburger served with hand cut fries with peppercorn sauce, you would think on a budget menu a little less cheese maybe but no these where simply the best I’ve eaten. My son who is 2 had the Macaroni which he absolutely loved. In all our bill came to £40 which I felt was great valueI intend to visit again as I simply must, I can pretty much guarantee will be a trip I will be making very soon.

Never leave reviews but felt the need to leave one for this establishment as I felt too uncomfortable to approach staff and verbally review.Had a lovely valentines meal, food was great however overshadowed by uncomfortable atmosphere due to public staff dispute. Felt that female waitress was being belittled by a male member of staff in front of a restaurant full of customers. Left us feeling slightly embarrassed and for that reason won't be visiting again. Management should ensure staff resolve their issues in private and not in front of paying customers.

Lovely little hotel, room was clean and tidy, a bit on the small side but for the price it was great value for money. Clean & tidy is all I ask not posh & plastic. I love a nice gin and I couldn't believe my eyes, there were 39 to choose from (picked the wrong month to go booze free) Food was excellent and staff were friendly, a real home from home. I will certainly be back.

Myself and 4 friends have been eating here on a Saturday regularly for the past 3 yrs and we have always had excellent food & service.We have ate from both menus (daytime & evening) the specials board is always up to date and varied and the deserts are to die for.I would highly recommend their Sizzling Cajun Chicken, Chicken Jalfrezi with half rice and half chips, their homemade burgers are amazing and great value, as treat to yourself why not finish off with Banoffee Pie.

Been here a couple times and the food is lovely reasonably priced, the staff are friendly, lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended

From the time we walked in till we left we felt so comfortable. Very friendly staff who are a credit to the hotel. Food was really good and very reasonably priced. Very helpful when asked questions. I wouldn't hesitate in going back here again. A great place to eat!!!

Wir sind eher zufällig in das Restaurant gekommen und wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Wir hatten nur wenig hunger und uns für die Vorspeise Moules marinières entschieden. Die waren wirklich ausgesprochen lecker. Dazu haben wir warme Brote mit diversen Olivenöl Variationen bestellt. Insgesamt sehr gut. Auch das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend. Eine gute Adresse in Lossiemouth.

An average establishment, but with little else available early evening, this was the choice. An uninspiring menu with adequate cuisine. The restaurant was generally pleasant and is well situated. Many ice-cream outlets close at hand. The food seems to have an eastern aspect to it.

The Clifton isn't a top class 4 or 5 star hotel, but it is run by very friendly, cheerful and attentive staff. The room was very comfortable, clean and with a lovely view along a very sandy and dramatic beach. Good value hotel

Although not booked we were welcomed and quickly seated. The restaurant was warm and clean and our drinks arrived quickly and efficiently. The food orders were taken shortly after and the food arrived quickly. I had the haddock, chips and peas, it was very good, fresh and hot. The prices for the food and drink were reasonable and we left with no complaints

Had an evening meal here twice during our stay. Enjoyed the Sizzling Cajun Chicken from the specials board for main along with crispy prawns for starter, also from the specials board. It was very nicely served by very friendly staff. Food was great in nice surroundings. Would recommend a meal here. Window seats offer a view of the promenade and beach. Our 2nd visit found lots of locals using the restaurant which filled it out quickly, a good sign out of season anywhere.