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The Cliff bar & Grill Overview

arvelous location. Fabulous style. Terrific food. With these attractions, you would think that The Cliff Bar and Grill would be extremely popular. And you'd be right!But before I go any further, I'd better say that dinner reservations here are definitely advisable. Tables do get snapped up very quickly and for very good reasons...The setting, as the name suggests, is breathtaking. It's high up on the mountainous section of the ring-road between Chaweng and Lamai, and looks down upon huge natural boulders next to the water's edge and across a picturesque bay to a tropical headland. And being open from midday makes The Cliff an ideal spot for stopping for lunch too when you can really appeciate the surrounding natural beauty. Although it only opened in April 2004, it's already become a favourite meeting place for local business people looking for suitable 'mutual' territory to discuss their latest projects over a good meal.There're acres of space outside for parking (which has become a problem in Chaweng), and this roominess carries on into the restaurant itself. Choose between the 50-seat marble-floored interior section with its abundant 'birds of paradise' plants, hand-painted ceramics and its designer decor, or the 28-seat terrace area outside under the stars. Both spots are equally spacious with heavy wooden tables and chairs giving a very 'solid' feel to the place.

Brad's fellow South African, Lionel Helena, is the perfect host, which is just as well seeing as he's the restaurant manager. And if you have any special requirements, he's sure to make all the necessary arrangements.

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