Cliff House in fog

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Cliff House Sep. 2007

before they added the potted palms to break up the monochrome

Cliff House signage Sep. 2007

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Growth

A strange green plant makes a home on the second story of the Cliff House's south wall.

Cowboy

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Cowboy description

everyone gets it wrong: it was Fun-Tier Land, and it wasn't an arcade although there was an arcade across the street.

Cowboy face

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Cowboy boots

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entrance and Bistro Maitre'd station at Christmas 2015

The elaborately-decorated tree would be unique to each year.

Bistro Maitre'd station at Christmas 2015

A different elaborately-decorated tree each year. The framed Muse bas-relief was originally commissioned by Adolph Sutro for Sutro Baths. Another Muse was elsewhere.

Bistro Maitre'd station at Christmas 2016

A different elaborately-decorated tree each year. The framed Muse bas-relief was originally commissioned by Adolph Sutro for Sutro Baths. Another Muse was elsewhere.

Irish Coffee at Zinc Bar

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Zinc Bar

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Zinc Bar

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The Bistro

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Bistro lights

These date back to at least the 1950s. Also note the cut glass panels hanging behind the palms, and the etched mirrors on the right wall.

Bistro light fixture

these date back from at least the 1950s

Caesar with shrimp July 21, 2008

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Caesar with shrimp Aug. 24, 2014

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Mini Its Its

Gourmet mini versions of the Playland-born dessert, handmade by the Cliff House banquet chefs (and never served again!) for a special event on Cliff House history in the Terrace Room, Feb. 2009

Bread

French (sourdough) bread is awesome, but I always ask if they have leftover popovers (served only during breakfast and lunch).

Christmas Dinner 2016

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