Clifton Indian Restaurant & Bar in Cincinnati, OH

4.8(93)$10–30Cincinnati, OH
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 93 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Cincinnati, OH • Price $10–30 • 4.8★
Clifton Indian Restaurant & Bar is an Indian buffet located in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. This establishment has earned a 4.8-star rating from 93 reviews. Clifton Indian Restaurant & Bar offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range for dining here is between $10 and $30. With its convenient location and multiple service options, it provides a straightforward way to experience an Indian buffet in Cincinnati.

Good to know

  • Clifton Indian Restaurant & Bar has a listed address in Cincinnati, OH, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 93 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3215 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, Corryville, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 376-9384
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$10–30
Rating
4.8 (93 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.4 weighted · 93 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.8 from 93 reviews(↓ 0.43 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median93 / 445.5 median
02,227.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.28) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2227.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–30
Price range$10–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Street parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDelivery

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Checks Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Live music Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Full Menu

90 items with prices
  • Veg Fried rice$13.99

    Basmati rice fried with veggies

  • Chicken fried rice$13.99

    Chicken, vegetables, and egg mixed with seasoned rice.

  • Egg fried rice$13.99

    Soft scrambled eggs mixed with fluffy white rice and a blend of peas, carrots, and green onions.

  • Chicken teriyaki fried rice$14.99

    Tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and teriyaki sauce combined with savory fried rice.

  • Plain rice$2.99

    Basmati rice

  • Raita$3.99

    Creamy yogurt mixed with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs.8 oz

  • Chicken garlic noodles$14.99

    Tender noodles intertwined with succulent chicken, garlic, and colorful vegetables like onions and bell peppers.

  • Chicken noodles (choumin)$14.99

    Thin noodles mixed with tender pieces of chicken, fresh vegetables, and soy sauce.less oily

  • Veg noodles ( choumin)$13.99

    Stir fried noodles with vegetables

  • Red wine R collection Bottle ( Merlot)$27.00

    Must be 21+ to order. Savor the rich and well-rounded flavors of this exquisite Merlot, featuring notes of ripe berries and a hint of oak.

  • Red wine Malbec$27.00

    Must be 21+ to order. Robust flavor notes of dark berry, plum, and a hint of spice with a smooth, balanced finish.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon California$45.00

    Must be 21+ to order. Classic red wine with notes of blackcurrant, plum, and a hint of oak.

  • Vegetable Samosa$6.99

    Two deep-fried crispy pastries filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.

  • Vegetable Pakora$6.99

    An assortment of fresh fritters of potatoes, onions, and spinach, perfectly deep-fried.

  • Chicken Dippers$8.99

    Traditional boneless fried chicken.

  • Aloo Fried$7.99

    Potatoes fried with little oil and then spiced with chili powder and salt.

  • Paneer Pakora$8.99

    House-made cheese cubes lightly spiced and batter fried.

  • Mix Platter$8.99

    Sampling of Indian appetizers. Includes chicken pakora and paneer pakora.

  • Assorted Vegetables Platter$8.99

    Sampling of appetizers.

  • Keema Samosa$6.99

    2 mildly spiced turkey filled pastries.

  • Aloo Tikki$6.99

    Mildly spiced minced deep-fried potatoes.

  • Chicken Pakora$7.99

    Tender boneless batter-fried chicken marinated with spices.

  • Crispy Chicken Wings$8.99

    8 pieces chicken wings.

  • Samosas chaat$13.99

    A blend of crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas, topped with tangy tamarind chutney, refreshing yogurt, and crunchy sev.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

93 reviews

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What is the rating of Clifton Indian Restaurant & Bar?

Clifton Indian Restaurant & Bar has a 4.8-star rating based on 93 customer reviews.

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Gallerys

Dorothy and Lawson Reed Jr. Gallery

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Banks

Fifth Third Bank

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Atms

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Food Courts

On The Green

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CenterCourt

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~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-23:59; Sa-Su 10:30-15:00,17:00-23:59
StadiumView Cafe

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~0.5 miMo-Th 10:30-14:00,17:00-19:00; Fr 10:30-14:00

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
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~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
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~0.6 miTu-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00
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DAAP Cafe

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Subway

Fast Food

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
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Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

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Fast Food

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Bakerys

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Bakery

272 Ludlow Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 09:00-14:00
+1-513-873-7777Website

Bars

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Bar

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Pubs

Arlin’s Bar & Restaurant

Pub

307 Ludlow Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-02:30
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Ice Creams

Graeter's

Ice Cream

332 Ludlow Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Th 07:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:30
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Doityourselfs

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Doityourself

344 Ludlow Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su-Mo 09:00-17:00
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Parking Entrances

Third Floor Enterance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Second Floor Enterance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Varsity Village Garage

Parking Entrance

~0.6 mi24/7

Charging Stations

Clifton Court Garage Charging Station

Charging Station

~0.4 mi24/7
Daniels Street Fast Charger

Charging Station

~0.5 mi24/7

Car Sharings

Zipcar

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~0.5 mi24/7

Hairdressers

Clifton Barbers

Hairdresser

337 Ludlow Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-16:00, Su closed
+1-513-281-3163Website

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World Peace Yoga

Fitness Centre

268 Ludlow Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-513-300-9642Website

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Market on Main

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~0.4 mi
MainStreet ExpressMart

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Stationerys

DAAP Art Store

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~0.4 mi

Greengrocers

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Greengrocer

270 Ludlow Avenue

~0.5 mi11:30-22:00
+1 513-961-2699
Clifton Natural Foods

Greengrocer

336 Ludlow Avenue

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Jewelrys

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Bicycle

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