Clamity Jae's

The biscuits and gravy are good enough that you’re not disappointed. They’re not great enough that you’re coming up with excuses to go back. And with the biscuits and gravy, drink and tip comes to $19 you’re asking yourself why did I come here?

The staff is very friendly and super attentive. The food is fresh and made to order. A special mention for the burgers 🍔. They had great flavor. The fried mushrooms 🍄 were also quite good.

Some of the best people you ever want to meet hang out here.The folks that work there are pretty awesome 😍

Nice and clean "dive" bar vibe, good food, excellent service. Came here with my mom for breakfast - we eat breakfast out often. Comfortable booths. Good menu with fair prices. I had three eggs, jumbo sausage and hash browns - my mother had the same but with bacon. We both had coffee (with attentive refills) and our total was $36 plus tip. Will definitely return.

Lots of food, took half home. Great flavor. Ross? Was our server, he was over the top. Will be back for sure.

Breakfast is always amazing. Friendly people on both sides of the bar and great pool tables

Came in on football Sunday looking for important tennis match and was treated a with utmost hospitality! Damn fine chili, ate until it was critical Service was absolutely perfect and I cannot thank her enough for accommodating me!

Very casual and fun. Excellent customer service, and the food was great 👍 Awesome place to watch sports 😀

Your neighborhood bar in the Gateway area. We come here quite frequently. Love the staff, drinks and the Burgers are bomb. We get the chuck wagon that also comes with ham and egg. There is something about the spices on the hamburger meat that makes it so good. I've also tried the salads and they are huge and filling, along with French toast too. They serve breakfast all day which is cool; open early and close late. They have some lotto machines, and tvs all over the place with different sporting events.

I'm not sure, if they have new manager/owner, but this is the first time in 49 years that we've lived in this area, that we decided we're going to eat more in places like Bar & Grill. We came in a little after 11:00am, and we were seated right away, and had a server gave us water & menu, and took a little more time to order, they have so many to choose from. She gave us some suggestions, no rush. The food took about 20 mins. The portions were huge! My order A Taste of Kentucky. Triple decker grilled chicken breast, lean bacon, cheese, tomato, & lettuce served on sourdough bread. It was so thick, I took my chicken out so I could put the sandwich in my mouth, and ate the seasoned well chicken one at a time. The fries were yummy, with Ranch Dressing! Hubby ordered the Made in Oregon. French dip, served with Swiss cheese, and optional sauteed onions on French Roll. He picked the coleslaw, which was runny, but the sauce had pineapple, which is a bonus! We shared everything, so I got some coleslaw, and he helped with my fries. I love the au jus! We will for sure come back, and try out others in the menu!

Best meatloaf special I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Friendly staff, great environment. Thank you for the experience.

Grateful food at a decent price. I got a breakfast and hubby a steak sandwich. Will definitely be going back.

We have found the service to be prompt, professional, and friendly. This neighborhood can be tough, and Clamity's seems to me to balance that challenge well with staff that pays attention and great food. The atmosphere is generally friendly and it can be a great place to have a cafe experience chatting at the counter or large tables, or a more private experience in one of their several booths and, the soup is always fantastic

Worst service ever. The waitress wouldn't take our order because we ordered a beer from the bartender. So then we were forced to order from the bartender for the rest of the night. Our food sat in the window for over 15 minutes and the food was cold by the time we got it. The beer was good but the service was trash.

Almost everything is home made right down to the dressings! Friendly staff, clean and fun environment. 6 lotto machines, 2 pool tables, golf and pac man game! Definitely worth a shot if you're new to the area or if you always wondered but never knew. Go see Neen and Ross on a Saturday/Sunday morning for great service and funny staff.

Good food and service! Me and the hubby enjoyed it and we will definitely go back to try other foods

Service sucked. I loved having a beer slammed on the table. Been going here for years breaks my heart to see the service become so lousy, and the food isn't much better.

One of the few times I wish for option of negative star. Give Clamity Jae's a miss and don't waste your money Like we did. We've been coming here for years as the food used to be diner fabulous with great service. Sadly they've gone too far downhill. The past few months we've noticed a difference in service and meals. We kept returning as we hoped the bad food and spotty service was a fluke. Tried different breakfasts and dinners to the same result. Wasted our money on scorched eggs, rock hard sandwich bread, undercooked fries and cold meals. We heard it's a new cook and they aren't getting better. Take a pass, we will.

Absolutely terrible service in the evening. Bartender and waitress didn't want to help anyone and spent the whole night talking. My food sat in the window for 30 min before they brought it to me. I stood in line alone to order for 25 min before a local walked up and the bartender took his order before me.

used to love this place and highly recommended it .. These last 3 times have been bad. The chicken Fried Steak I had for my Birthday today was awful. Small , chewy , thin , terrible gravy and totally devoid of any flavor. Told the waitress and she said they cAnt always get the cuts of meat they want. its Cube Steak for Gods sake. No offer of adjustment on the cube steak or substitution.Worse $17,50 i have spent. Last time going there.

Horrible food!!! New cook we couldn't eat anything!! It was cold and just awful!! We let the server know she said yes, he's new! He is use to cooking Italian food not what's on our menu. Sorry I have to throw your food in the trash!!! You still have to PAY for it I can't adjust your bill!! WTF we pay for GARBAGE! I will never go back!!! I've been there many times. Boss Hogs is right up the street with great food!

We had a great experience at Calamity Jae's! The hamburger I had was cooked perfectly. Our hostess was pleasant and very helpful. I have passed this place hundreds of times and never stopped. On the recommendation of a friend in our group we stopped in after a movie. I'll be back as the food here is good. Such wasted time by passing by so many times.

FAMOUS Chili Burger?? No it was poor. Fries not much better. Beer good, so too the service.

Rude staff. Nothing much else to say just wanted to add to the bad reviews and they do fit.

I've been here a few times. Depending on what time you go will determine your experience for sure. I've come in on a Sunday morning and sat at the bar top enjoying my breakfast. I've also come in on a Thursday night and sat in a booth and my experience was completely different. The guy wasn't rude but he was friendly either pretty straight to the point which is fine because I was there to eat anyways. The portion are fairly large and not bad on prices either. Unfortunately since the one waiter wasn't the friendliest it doesn't make me want to go out of my to eat here. I will give it another shot and hope for the lady behind the bar that was friendly is working! Food for thought: If your not a people person and that means all people you might want to change your profession!

All I'm going to say is try the spicy chicken wings. You'll be back for more. Really friendly service.

We love this place! The service is awesome -- Moe, Rhonda, Jeanine, Cherrisha, Tony, Roger .... Plus they put out amazing meals ... thanks Marcos and crew, And the atmosphere is pleasant! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner -- good choice for 2019! --Robb, Russ, and Kathy

The service is great. For the most part the is also great with the exeption of the coleslaw. Pepper should not be used in coleslaw. I'm not fond of the potato salad, as it's a dill potato salad.

Waiteress's are nice. Food is great! Comfortable environment. A plus! 2nd time here.

I'm a Gresham local and this one of my favorite "dives"! I think a lot of ppl that write these reviews weren't looking for a dive or tavern in the first place or showed up on a UFC night. I feel these reviews misrepresents the company and leave them in a negative light. If you cant pay $5 for a UFC fight, leave. If you're a whiner to needs constant reassurance from your waitress/bartender then this is def not the place for you. However, if you're a normal patron and treat people with respect and courtesy you'll get the same in return in my experience. Sure.. if you're a dick.. you'll get a dick response from this place. It's not rocket science. That being said.. My drinks are always VERY strong, the service is attentive yet allows you to chill, and the food is AWESOME. I personally come in for breakfast, clam chowder or taco salads - but the burgers are slamming as well. Oh.. and if you're a BigBuck fan - they have the HD version along with pool tables and an outdoor patio for the smokers among us. There is also a juxebox if you're into that sort of thing.

Pretty rude bartender and terrible service Got fed up and left without ordering. Won't go back.

do not order breakfast in the evening. they gave half the amount and charge the same price. After eating half my meal (billy the kid burger) and put the other half into a to-go box I found hair in it. When we initially got our plates the chicken fried steak skillet looked sad and half assed and when we said something the waitress became defensive and argumentative and told us that's how it always looked. After informing her how disappointed we were with this restaurants service she had to ask us what she needed to do to fix it. Then still charged us full price. Not to mention my food came before my drink (a glass of RC). I guess this place is only good during the morning. It funny because we came here to support small businesses instead of going to a chain restaurant. At least now we know.

So my girls and I were looking for a good time on a Friday night. Thats what we got. We got there and ordered a couple mixed drinks that were too strong for my taste. We played pool and played a lot of music on the jukebox. The bathrooms were a little shady. (See pictures) by the end of our night, we ordered tater tots that where pretty damn AMAZING (or maybe we were too dunk to care). We had a great experience.

Tried to order by phone, guy told me I was looking at the old menu and they didn't have the thing I was trying to order anymore. I asked where I could find the new menu and he said he didn't know.

Came here on a whim. We were headed to another restaurant/bar and decided to try out this one instead since we have driven by dozens of times. Unfortunately it was a UFC fight night and there was a $5 per person door charge (didn't mind it despite not being a UFC follower). It was very very loud and dark, and also very busy. Our server was polite at first but rushed, and didn't really take the time nor did she check in to see if we needed anything. (Refills, napkins, etc) The food came out looking pretty great, my friend had a sandwich which looked delicious. Good bar food for sure. My biggest issue was the "open food" charge we each received with no explanation as to what this was or why we had this charge of $1.75 each. When I asked one of the servers what this was, she was extremely rude and standoffish and wouldn't give a straight answer. Decent food, great Long Island's, but poor service and rude and rushed servers. Probably won't be going back.

Cheap happy hour, good food and quick service. For a po dunk sports bar there's plenty of room with pool tables wrap around bar and 10 TVs. Bring a couple friends and grab a bud light for 2.25$ on happy hour. Not a bad little spot to have dinner with the lady. Also they do breakfast all day... chicken fried steak and gravy.... but tonight I'm rocking the pulled pork sliders with French fries for 4$

I am not going to say that this is a place where you can get the finest culinary experience of your life. I will, however, say that this is one damn good burger and some of the BEST dang bar food I have ever had. I have not yet ventured into their much talked about breakfast menu, but I am working my way through the rest of the menu. I have not been disappointed with anything I have ordered here. If you like watching an event with your adult beverage and meal, then this is the place for you. There are TV's everywhere. The parking lot fills up fast on a Friday night though, so car pool if you are driving. Oh, and to comment on some of the other reviews, yes, there is someone at the door who WILL check ID and will not let you go back and forth to your car. Why, you ask? Clarity does not want anyone doing drugs or any shady things in their establishment and I don't blame them. There is a smoking patio for you smokers out there so do not fret.

PASS IT UP! We were super excited to try this place out. We're new to the neighborhood and have been talking about going for months. It always seems busy and is super close to our house. We were excited about having "a spot". We decided to take advantage of the day and walk up to get an early dinner. We were greeted by a 5 dollar cover charge at 5:30 for a fight starting at 7. We stood there a few seconds looking into the empty bar neither of us interested in paying a cover for an event we weren't even aware was happening. The man collecting the cover was extremely rude. We were potential customers and got treated like sh$&! As we stood there trying to decide what to do he rudely asked "what is it you were wanting to do?" We said we just planned to get food. He then rudely told me I could leave my "box of food" with him. A box with two chocolates from the locally owned sweet shop we'd walked from. Further stating "you can't bring food into a bar". I am not required to leave anything with you. It wasn't food. I was there to purchase food from you, I had no intention of eating it in your establishment. If I had taken a split second and put it in my purse it wouldn't have been an issue but instead I got made to feel like my business was an inconvenience to you. There was absolutely no reason to be so rude. You have officially lost potential long time customers with friends in the neighborhood. There are plenty of bars just like yours within blocks sir. In fact, we walked down the street to McGillacuddy's, received fantastic service right away and are sitting at a booth with our own personal TV. No cover necessary. Oh, and my "box of food" hasn't even been noted.

They are all right over all. For a little background this was my first time here and I came with a large group for the playoffs. That being said: Pros: Love the amount of TV's EVERYWHERE so that you can see the big game no matter where you are sitting or who's big head is in front of you. Server's are very nice, and work hard. Drinks are stiff, just the way I like them. Prices are very reasonable. Cons: Don't get the biscuits and gravy. It's a very large portion for a very low price ($6.50 full plate) BUT there is very little sausage in the gravy, and it is of the thin liquidy texture, with not a whole lot of flavor. (PS I love biscuits and gravy, especially on Sunday). The biscuits themselves where pretty good though. Don't expect anything quick fast or in any kind of hurry, cause it's just not going to happen. Pay attention to your bill if you are running a tab. This could just be because of the large group but there were a few errors and then the gal ran the card for the wrong about so had to re-run. (It happens, just make sure it doesn't go un-noticed). I will be back! And I will review again :)

OK... Not great, not bad. Very friendly staff with a very large menu. Very clean and lighting was great. Especially for a tavern.

First off, Rhonda is the auntie I never had! Love her!! I simply adore this place. As a graveyard worker, it's hard to find places that serve an all day menu at 9am. Their cook Javi is legit, he hooks it up! I don't gamble so I can't speak on the lotto machines but ppl are steady in here so I assume it's cool. Portions are great, crowd is chill & servers are always wonderfully pleasant. If you're in the area, try it out!

I give them a 10 star. I ordered the broasted chicken Jo Jo Cole slaw and Bisquit special. It was amazing.btge home made Bisquit bigger than chicken breast. Melt in your mouth. Tenderest chicken ever. And JoJo and the off the charts ranch dressing was delicious and nutritious. Service as always was great. Highly recommend

Calamity Jae's has been my home away from home since I moved into the neighborhood 4 years ago. I love the breakfast there and stop by at least a couple weekends a month to snag their corn beef hash or Calamity Jae's omelet. Good breakfast only gets you so far as a business though and the experience wouldn't be the same without my favorite bartenders in town. My main man Tony always makes sure that I never wait to get my drink or food order in and always is great company when I catch him on Thursdays and Fridays. Janine and Mo are always there on the weekends to greet me with open arms and hilarious jokes. I don't see my buddies Tim and Roger much anymore, because I mainly stop by during the day, but the place wouldn't be the same with out them. Rhonda, the matriarch of the bar, always has great stories and I'm always happy to catch her running the show. Come for the food, stay for the hospitality should be their motto.

Horrible service was racially profiled. The server checked our IDs then the bartender went out of the way to come and check our IDs a second time and then proceeded to say it didn't look like my friends simply Because he has a different hairstyle than his ID picture and said he wouldn't serve us. Not to mention he wasn't drinking.

Not bad, but nothing to write home about. Good enough burgers and drinks. Not a great deal, but not a rip off. If it was my place I'd want it to be something special and it's not.

I've been going here for years! They have the greatest tatortots and their ranch is so good. Also recommend their Bloody Mary and triple decker sandwich. I wish they would get new booth seats and maybe fix up the bathroom a bit. But I still love to go here!

This was my first visit. Food was good and the service was great. Our server Tony was phenomenal, he even helped me find my new favorite drink. We will be back and I am telling all my friends.

Love this place, have been a patron for over 3 years and go at least a couple times a week. Bartenders and waitresses are great, they are all friendly and attentive. The food is great bar food and they pour great drinks. A lot of good people that go here on a regular basis and have made some great friends. Prices are reasonable and they have an outside area in the back that is fenced to smoke or just hang out, also you can bring your drinks out to this area. They follow COVID guidelines and require masks and distancing when those guidelines are in effect in Multnomah County. As of July 2021 they are at full capacity for indoor seating and masks aren't required. They do sanitize the tables, poker machines regularly. There is a jukebox and two pool tables. Also, pool is free on Sundays.

I walked in today right after work. Place was pretty dead. The bartender guy finally walked up to me and my buddy after being there 10 min without talking, just waiting. No big deal people are busy. I ordered a simple budwieser. He looked at me, super sweaty and overwhelmed about the 3 other people he's serving, and said, "you're slurring. I can't serve you. Mind you I just got off work and have a little accent, and said, "sorry?" He said, "I love to sell beer but I can't understand you." What a kick in the face. Ouch. Remember people come from all over in Portland. People like this man, shouldn't be behind a bar with the backwood view he has on life. Be careful outta towners!

I recently started going to Clamity Jae's to see some friends. My experience was great so I've been going back regularly. The staff is very nice, I haven't met anyone I didn't like so far. I've met some interesting characters there. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. The drinks are great. I only wish I had started going sooner.

Pros: Had the surf and turf. Steak came cooked juicy. Prawns were all hot with a great crunchy breading. Sides were a large stuffed baked potato, corn, and garlic bread. Ended up being highly stuffed for $13.95. Not a bad steak dinner I must say. Waitress was really fun. We went on Halloween night, she was dressed up and made sure we had everything we needed. Kept our drinks filled, brought out steak and hot sauces, and lemons for the shrimp. Lots of sports games on the TVs around the joint. Meh: Not a big selection in beers. Got the basics covered, but for Portland would have liked to see a bigger selection. Wife wanted wine and had to order by color. So there's that. Con: Smelled slightly of cigarette for some reason. Bathrooms were a very "bar" quality.

Whats Good Y'all Is Ya Favorite Hero Foodie and DJ Legend Cowboy and Today I had lunch here I've been here before but usually at night and it is one of my favorite Dive E Neighborhood bars they have a strong menu of great food and apps but I opted today for the hamburger and this particular Burger was called the Chuck Wagon But of course I had to get creative which is allowable here and I added pastrami but they were out and I substituted it with corned beef and all I can say is yummmmm and of course the fries are hot so if ya know me there are big points from me all the bartenders here are cool and efficient they have outdoor patio pool tables and yes video poker they even have a few old school style video games and did I mention lots of TV screens great place to watch sports overall if you happen to be over here in this area it's worth a stop.... Just Saying

My wife and I really enjoy going to this bar. The staff is always great and we enjoy sitting at the bar. The prices are extremely good on food and drink. $2.50 high balls and $3 pints for happy hour. The food is surprisingly good for this type of place. The wings, chef salad, and chicken fried steak are our favorites, but from what I hear, everything is delicious. The crowd there is always fun. If you are looking for some homecooking and great service, give this place a try. You will return.

I have always wanted to come here since I live in the area. The service is really good for a bar/restaurant. The waitress keep checking on our table and the service was prompt and polite. I really like the fries and tots here, unless other places the fries and tots here are crispy. I don't understand why people like soggy fries...

We've been here three times now, and every time I am amazed at the fast service, cheap happy hour and friendly atmosphere. We went there last night after getting tired of waiting for bar service at Ringside East, and it totally feels like Cheers. At one point, the phone rang and the bartender yelled out for someone who was there. Then they yelled for someone else and a regular said no, they weren't here, they were at (can't remember the name) another bar. $2.50 happy hour drinks, $2.99 wings. Waitresses who know how to recommend a drink and then bring the can of whipped cream to your table (for the girl I was with) because she forgot to ask if she wanted whipped cream on her BKF (she did). Their Christmas tree is already up, and I bet this place stays busy through the whole holiday season. It has generous parking, is totally accessible to mass transportation if that is your thing, and has lots of pool tables. I've only eaten happy hour food which was good and hearty, so I imagine the rest of the food is good as well. A+ to the wait staff. Excellent attention in a mostly blue collar bar.

Clamity Jae's keeps just the right balance of trashy versus awesome. Looks like the kind of place where you'll see regulars more often than newcomers, and the bartender will remember your name soon enough if you come in a few times. Cheap pool and drinks, decent food (assuming you've already had a drink or two). The fries were slightly undercooked, fried mushrooms slightly overcooked, but that balances out, right? Nice patio outside where it's easy to get lost in conversation with another patron. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a chill spot to relax with some good company.

Great neighborhood bar & grill. Full menu starting with breakfast. We had a great server. When we explained it was our first time, she took the time to answer questions, make suggestions, and welcome us to the neighborhood. It's a sports bar atmosphere with booths and tables for dining. We had the rib-eye and the prime rib, both were decent. The homemade clam chowder rocks as does the homemade salad dressing.