Olaf's Restaurant and Bar is a Full-Service venue with a courtyard featuring live music Thursday through Saturday nights. The menu features Flatbreads, Salads, Soups, and Entrees. These range from Pan-Seared Chicken Breast and Norwegian Salmon to delectable Filet Mignon, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, tantalizing desserts and more.
Everything is prepared in-house to order with fresh local ingredients. The Full-Service Bar offers Seasonal Specialty Cocktails as well as Wines that pair well with each course. Adding to the seasonal theme, the Courtyard provides a festive atmosphere for live music and socializing. Extensive Wine List, Specialty Cocktails designed for your dining experience, and an Espresso Bar.
Everything is prepared in-house to order with fresh local ingredients. The Full-Service Bar offers Seasonal Specialty Cocktails as well as Wines that pair well with each course. Adding to the seasonal theme, the Courtyard provides a festive atmosphere for live music and socializing. Extensive Wine List, Specialty Cocktails designed for your dining experience, and an Espresso Bar.
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Gianna D.
Dec 18, 2021
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M. T.
Dec 14, 2021
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Julie M.
Nov 27, 2021
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Fallon J.
Nov 07, 2021
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I've come twice now for brunch. The food is exemplary. Great attention to detail. Today I went with girlfriends and our bartender, Brandon was very nice and made me a custom concoction. Gin, hibiscus, lemon topped with champagne. I had the fried chicken with jalapeño corn and a potato casserole. The da lord were excellent. Our server Ryan was very kind and attentive. If you haven't given this place a try I highly suggest it. A little gem in Clifton.
Rachel Christine
Oct 25, 2021
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R. Z.
Oct 25, 2021
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I found this place on Yelp while staying in Crawford for the weekend. It was a short drive to the restaurant and definitely worth it. We liked it so much Friday night that we came back Saturday night. The meatballs, NY strip, filet, rack of lamb and pork chop were so good. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff was friendly and prompt. I believe the owner recognized we were there twice back to back and made sure to thank us and check on us to make sure everything was to our expectations.
Butch Curry
Oct 18, 2021
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Patricia E.
Oct 03, 2021
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Tonight was the first time we have returned to Olaf's because of covid and my husband was so disappointed. The food has always been very good in the past. I gave three stars because the chicken breast in mushroom sauce that I had was so delicious, but the filet he had that costs twice as much was terrible. The cut was very bad. It was the tail end of the loin so part was overcooked and the other end was raw. The steak had a very tough tendon running through it. This is the first time he left part of a steak on his plate.
Diana S.
Sep 27, 2021
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Cynthia H.
Sep 26, 2021
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Friends urged us to try Olaf's. My cousin and I did. We couldn't have been more pleased. Exceptional food, service and atmosphere. The salmon was cooked to perfection and served with the best potatoes ever. Our Lemon Drops were perfectLy smooth and chilled. Olaf's rivals any high end eatery in Dallas, Austin, SF or LA. High end, yet down-to-earth, inviting, friendly, and our new go-to restaurant to take friends and family to show off Texas eating at its fines!
C. Hamilton
Hillsboro, TX
C. Hamilton
Hillsboro, TX
Elyssa G.
Sep 15, 2021
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We stopped here in between Waco and Breckenridge, not knowing anything about Clifton. I saw a picture of their mashed potatoes somewhere and I was in. We had the "Complicated" wine and the special of the day. Every bite was scrumptious. We loaded up leftovers and they were still yummy the next day. The Bailey's coffee was well made and beautifully served for dessert.
John L.
Jul 24, 2021
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Great atmosphere going into antique store into a an old library atmosphere. Nice reception by owner but downhill from there. Wanted grits over fancy potatoes dish, up charging for everything. Drinks and wine list limited but prices were not. Had shrimp cocktail with 6 small shrimp and dab of cocktail-sauce from a jar, that's it and shrimp were were small, nice to have had a cracker but assured it would be an up-charge. Salmon was good but no condiments. I believe it to be farm raised. Overall it is fine just good restaurant trying to be high end but has away to go.
Dee Walker
Jul 11, 2021
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I recently had the pleasure of helping to throw a surprise birthday party for a dear friend. I cannot imagine an event being any easier to plan or execute. Our group was all ladies and our intent was to honor our friend without being "too much". Our request was "happy hour style" self serve wine and nibbles so that we could mingle........I just have to say that Olaf and Chef Liz NAILED IT! The presentation of the food was impressive, the variety ideal and the build your own s'mores a stroke of genius. The service was attentive and everything tasted wonderful.......THANK YOU to Olaf and Chef Liz
Greg A.
Jun 13, 2021
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Morgan Wallace Tremillo
Jun 01, 2021
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Love Olaf's for being a great dining spot in Clifton, having good to great live music & food! 3 stars due to consistently poor wait service; you'll have a good time/be ok if you're prepared to wait 10-20 minutes in between water refills, etc.
Love the rotation of different food offerings. Smoked Bree Plate pictured below.
Love the rotation of different food offerings. Smoked Bree Plate pictured below.
Andrea B.
May 10, 2021
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I've never waited this long to eat a mediocre dinner and paid so much. Ever. We arrived and they couldn't find our reservation but could seat us promptly so no big deal. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, meatballs and flatbread for appetizers. The meatballs were really tender and the sauce was great. Nothing special about the shrimp cocktail and the flatbread was similar to those I've ordered through a drive thru sandwich shop. We had the blueberry mojito and jalapeño margarita and both were really good. All the appetizers and drinks came out in a timely manner and then it was as
Marc S.
Jan 03, 2021
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Cg Flug
Dec 01, 2020
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We have not yet dined in, so this review is based primarily off of our take-out experience.
The Good:
- The wait-staff was outstanding. They were informative, patient and professional.
- The chicken was cooked to perfection. The flatbread was delicious. The salad w/ blue cheese was a pleasant surprise.
- The interior was unique and definitely sets the place apart from a traditional restaurant experience.
The Bad:
- For the price point, the meal portions were rather small in my opinion, particularly the salad and the shrimp appetizer (what can I say, I enjoy shrimp and need more of it! =)
The Good:
- The wait-staff was outstanding. They were informative, patient and professional.
- The chicken was cooked to perfection. The flatbread was delicious. The salad w/ blue cheese was a pleasant surprise.
- The interior was unique and definitely sets the place apart from a traditional restaurant experience.
The Bad:
- For the price point, the meal portions were rather small in my opinion, particularly the salad and the shrimp appetizer (what can I say, I enjoy shrimp and need more of it! =)
Natalie F.
Nov 06, 2020
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Oh first time Olaf's in Clifton. We are new residents of Bosque county. So wonderful to have such a gem of a place to visit for a great evening to celebrate. The service people was excellent(Samuel was our waiter). The food was excellent and the atmosphere on the outside patio was enjoyable. We didn't know there would be live music. The Bosque Gent's were great.
My husband and I agree this is our date night out.
I had a video of the Bosque Gent's but was unable to post. If you haven't heard them I recommend them great performance.
My husband and I agree this is our date night out.
I had a video of the Bosque Gent's but was unable to post. If you haven't heard them I recommend them great performance.
Conni D.
Oct 04, 2020
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John C.
Aug 08, 2020
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His is a gem in a most random location. Olaf is well trained and everything he serves is 5 star delectable, with well versed and attentive waiters.
Make a reservation to ensure social distancing during China Virus pandemic. Indoor and outdoor seating as part of an antique store with huge and varied stock. Well worth the drive. Restaurant only open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday , Saturday evenings and menu changes weekly.
Excellent wine list, and weekly cocktail specials.
Live music on patio
You Must have: the Blueberry Mojito .
Three entree's , 2 salads, one cocktail, 2 bottles of Russian
Make a reservation to ensure social distancing during China Virus pandemic. Indoor and outdoor seating as part of an antique store with huge and varied stock. Well worth the drive. Restaurant only open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday , Saturday evenings and menu changes weekly.
Excellent wine list, and weekly cocktail specials.
Live music on patio
You Must have: the Blueberry Mojito .
Three entree's , 2 salads, one cocktail, 2 bottles of Russian
Laura P.
Jul 31, 2020
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After a full day of working on the farm, 13 miles west of Clifton, hubby and I decided to head into Clifton for dinner, not knowing what we'd find open. We live elsewhere and usually have our own groceries with us.
We got a late start leaving and pulled into Clifton about 20 minutes before the kitchen closed. We missed a turn for someplace we were trying to find and ended up by the square. Seeing all the cars, we figured something was open, as we could hear music once we pulled in.
That's when we noticed Olaf's and decided to check it out. What a pleasant and welcoming surprise
We got a late start leaving and pulled into Clifton about 20 minutes before the kitchen closed. We missed a turn for someplace we were trying to find and ended up by the square. Seeing all the cars, we figured something was open, as we could hear music once we pulled in.
That's when we noticed Olaf's and decided to check it out. What a pleasant and welcoming surprise
George D.
Jul 16, 2020
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Passing through Clifton, and found this gem of a restaurant.
Service was outstanding, the steak melted in my mouth. The chicken and grits were to die for.
Everything was delicious, Even the appetizers and the blueberry Mojito.
But I also enjoyed the wine Wednesday discount off excellent choices of Vino
Service was outstanding, the steak melted in my mouth. The chicken and grits were to die for.
Everything was delicious, Even the appetizers and the blueberry Mojito.
But I also enjoyed the wine Wednesday discount off excellent choices of Vino
Keith S.
Aug 18, 2019
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Made reservations Saturday afternoon for a 7:30pm arrival. Olaf's combines an antique store and restaurant. It gives the patrons something to do if they arrive early. We were seated at our table and had a band providing background music.
Good selection of appetizers, salads and entrees. Drink menu was good as well, however, I was a little surprised that the wine list did not include any selections of the two local wineries in the area.
We started with a flatbread appetizer, followed by shrimp crab cakes and salmon entrees. We ended the meal with bread pudding and two latte's
Good selection of appetizers, salads and entrees. Drink menu was good as well, however, I was a little surprised that the wine list did not include any selections of the two local wineries in the area.
We started with a flatbread appetizer, followed by shrimp crab cakes and salmon entrees. We ended the meal with bread pudding and two latte's
Jill F.
Aug 03, 2019
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We finally had the opportunity to try Olaf's and we'll definitely be back! The food was amazing and the service first class. We came in pretty late, closing time late. They were happy to seat us. Our server, Courtney, was delightful, as was the rest of the staff. We never once felt rushed. The live entertainment was the icing on the cake. It was a pleasure to meet and hear the beautiful voice of Miriam.
I wish I had photos of all of it. The salads were also delicious. I had the Caesar, my husband had the house. The cheesecake and creme brûlée did not disappoint. There wasn't a
I wish I had photos of all of it. The salads were also delicious. I had the Caesar, my husband had the house. The cheesecake and creme brûlée did not disappoint. There wasn't a
