Clifford's Chicken & Fish — Restaurant in Mountain View

If you're in the mood for Southern inspired fried chicken, catfish, and/or shrimp, definitely stop by this unassuming, tiny spot in a small neighborhood strip mall! Not far from 85 and the Evelyn exit, 237 at Dana, 101 and Shoreline, and just a few blocks off downtown Mountain View's Castro Street, it's off the beaten path, but a gem of a spot to grab a bite for lunch or dinner. It's everything you want in fried food- crispy outer breading that isn't too thick, and a firm, juicy inner that isn't tough. The cornbread was moist and buttery, seafood coated in corn meal, and all the food was served in generous portions. Get the large collard greens- they reheat well and are fantastic with the packet hot sauce they give you (like pepper sauce). A small, clean, and brightly decorated interior for dining inside or enjoy the Bay breeze and sit at a table outside, where friendly staff will come and chat with you. Being a fast casual spot, it's also nice to order ahead for a take out order when you need to eat, but schedules got too tight to make your own family meal. I grew up eating my dad's fried catfish and collard greens, but have never been able to make it quite right (he was born/raised in the South and I'm Cali raised), so it's definitely nice to have the option for a little bit of southern comfort food in the middle of Silicon Valley. If you've been before, take note that they've changed hours- now open Sundays and closed Mondays. Make it out to support this...

I had an itch for catfish the other night and saw this place on Doordash. Man am I glad I tried it! Gotta try the biscuit!

I would say this is very comparable to what Ive had in Arkansas.

Catfish was well coated with seasoning and fried perfectly while still being moist. Tartar sauce was good

Shrimp was fried good I just wish they had a cocktail sauce for them.

Fries were good

Cant speak on the collard greens as it was substituted for the mac and cheese that they were out of, but I did try them for the first time and they were not bad! Bit spicy, maybe thats how they are? Would have probably liked the beans and rice more.

Normally I don’t like biscuits and find them just to be an item to snack on as they are either dry or too dense with little to no flavor. BUT their Honey Butter Biscuits are really good and flavorful! I’ll have to order more of them next time. They were the perfect texture to me.

Not too many places around here that Ive found that serve catfish let alone serve it the southern way. Normally the only time I have catfish is in a small town in Arkansas.

This place tasted pretty good for not being located in the south. I would describe it as small town comfort food. Everything came packaged in a store branded container and it all arrived still very hot. Would try again and probably try their chicken and update the review when I do. At least found a place in the bay to scratch my craving for catfish...

WOW WOW WOW is the first thing that I can say coming from my mouth !!🤙🏽🤙🏽👍🏽✅✅

This place is very very clean inside and as well the restroom !! The inside and outside is very nice and well kept!! Now for the food ; I order the catfish alacarte 6 pieces and they don’t disappoint let me tell you !! I also got the shrimp and bam right on point as well 🤙🏽✅ Anyone from down south from Louisiana will be saying yep this is from home !! Seasons just like home and not over cooked ! The fish is flaky and mouth watering ! I should have gotten more is my only grip against myself and not the business. Okay I now for the chicken , I ordered the 10 pieces mixed along with the greens and red beans and rice; along with the honey biscuits and Corn bread muffins !!

I am not lying to you folks this place is the real deal and as a veteran is how I found out about this place from the VA Hospital in Palo Alto it doesn’t disappoint at all !!

This is a hidden secret tucked away in Mountain View. Don’t wait to try it out but run to try it out !!

I am not related to the owner so this review is from my own personal experience folks !

I will definitely be coming back to this spot . My new go to instead of KFC or Popeyes this will blow you away folks ! Oh I almost forgot the customer service is excellent and while I was there the Fire department was performing an inspection of the building facility and passed with...