Author Topic: Who ACTUALLY likes Claim Jumper? (Read 2652 times)

MrAngryFace · « **on:** February 27, 2012, 04:34:39 PM »

Only times i've eaten there i've felt sick afterwards, and the last time I had ordered a SALAD

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:39:42 PM »

That should be quoted on the menu- shrug included

Country Fried Steak
Our country fried steaks are edible *shrug*

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:51:26 PM »

rv-driving upper-middle class olds who demand "value" for their money, where value == gross portions of grease and butter

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:53:07 PM »

I have to go there on Wednesday- blarghghghghghg- im just ordering an iced tea, but im sure that'll have butter in it too

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:54:39 PM »

Old people LOVE that stuff.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:55:41 PM »

old people do love butter- one of my grandparents liked eating saltines with butter spread on them

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:57:06 PM »

It's like Golden Corral, the only people who actually WANT to go there are little kids and old people.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:30:26 PM »

My grandma loves places like CJ. She also has cups from every fast food place in her car for free pop.

I think part of it has to do with growing during the Great Depression.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:46:47 PM »

Never heard of it, I'm guessing it's not a Michigan thing. Is it like an Old Country Buffet or something?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:09:16 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 27, 2012, 05:46:47 PM

Never heard of it, I'm guessing it's not a Michigan thing. Is it like an Old Country Buffet or something?

Not buffet style. They serve gigantic portions of mediocre food in middle class shopping mall locations. Dan Savage wrote about them in Skipping to Sodom and Gammorah.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:10:39 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 27, 2012, 06:09:16 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 27, 2012, 05:46:47 PM
Never heard of it, I'm guessing it's not a Michigan thing. Is it like an Old Country Buffet or something?

Not buffet style. They serve gigantic portions of mediocre food in middle class shopping mall locations. Dan Savage wrote about them in Skipping to Sodom and Gammorah.

Hm, just visited their site. I can't think of anything like that around here.

Diunx · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:20:35 PM »

fuck the haters! this looks like a burger made by GOD!

The widow Maker

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:23:35 PM »

Is it really that much different than any other casual dining chain [Chile's, Applebee's, ect.]?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:30:13 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on February 27, 2012, 06:23:35 PM

Is it really that much different than any other casual dining chain [Chile's, Applebee's, ect.]?

I've only been to Claim Jumper once, but their portions were outrageously large.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:33:30 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 27, 2012, 07:30:13 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on February 27, 2012, 06:23:35 PM
Is it really that much different than any other casual dining chain [Chile's, Applebee's, ect.]?

I've only been to Claim Jumper once, but their portions were outrageously large.

Bigger than a XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:37:39 PM »

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/SavageLove?oid=3551
http://www.thegreatamericanappareldiet.com/with-a-rebel-yell-she-cried-more-more-more/

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:13:25 PM »

Yeah there's prolly some correlation between team size and quality of food at work lunches.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:19:26 PM »

The only place I can think of that serves huge portions around here is Tony's.

We go once a year, right before our canoe race. You can literally order a pound of bacon

naff · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:50:12 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 27, 2012, 08:19:26 PM

The only place I can think of that serves huge portions around here is Tony's.

We go once a year, right before our canoe race. You can literally order a pound of bacon

WTF? That's some foul looking shit.

www.cooksuck.com

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:56:32 PM »

It's a diner, and pretty damn awesome imo; lots of truck drivers come through. Granted I wouldn't eat there more than once or twice a year, but the food is good

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:56:59 PM »

Quote from: quietID on February 27, 2012, 08:50:12 PM

www.cooksuck.com

lmao

Quote

what a load of shit; what is it about home-made handed-down recipes supplied by mothers/grandmothers that implies infallible and impartial superiority to other recipes? add some cultural or ethnic authenticity and boom!! suddenly your holocaust surviving grandma’s fucking polish ghetto sock stew deserves a spot on the table every week. oooh, what a delicious treat!! seventy years of culinary advancements apparently can’t improve this world war 2 nazi-evading attic-slop.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:01:57 PM »

that site is awesome

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:29:31 PM »

I liked CJ before it closed down in my town. I usually only go for three things, french onion soup, jamabalaya and bacon cheeseburger. CJ is not bad as long as you get the simple stuff.

I tried their steak and seafood once and it wasn't great, especially since those items aren't that cheap. At $30, I expect a steak that tastes significantly better than something at Chilli's.

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:35:54 PM »

I've never even heard of this place.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:37:01 PM »

Its a crime against humanity- when even the salad seems unhealthy wtffffffffff

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:37:57 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 27, 2012, 09:35:54 PM

I've never even heard of this place.

Quote from: Wiki

Claim Jumper is a restaurant chain headquartered in Irvine, California with 45 locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Wisconsin and Oregon. Founder Craig Nickoloff opened the first Claim Jumper Restaurant in Los Alamitos, California in 1977.[1] Until 2005, CWN Management, Inc., which operates the Claim Jumper chain, had been privately owned by the Nickoloff family. Leonard Green & Partners purchased a majority stake in the company in 2005 for a reported $200 million.[2] The company filed for bankruptcy on September 10, 2010.[3] On October 28, 2010, the chain was auctioned off with Landry's Restaurants being the winning bidder.[4]

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:38:52 PM »

I just remember that my favorite burger there is called The Widow Maker.

Give it a try, MAF. I bet you'll like it.

Himu · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:45:15 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 27, 2012, 09:37:57 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 27, 2012, 09:35:54 PM
I've never even heard of this place.

Quote from: Wiki
Claim Jumper is a restaurant chain headquartered in Irvine, California with 45 locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Wisconsin and Oregon. Founder Craig Nickoloff opened the first Claim Jumper Restaurant in Los Alamitos, California in 1977.[1] Until 2005, CWN Management, Inc., which operates the Claim Jumper chain, had been privately owned by the Nickoloff family. Leonard Green & Partners purchased a majority stake in the company in 2005 for a reported $200 million.[2] The company filed for bankruptcy on September 10, 2010.[3] On October 28, 2010, the chain was auctioned off with Landry's Restaurants being the winning bidder.[4]

real niccas go to Sizzler

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:49:07 PM »

Is Sizzler still around? I thought they closed down after an e-coli scare?

Himu · « **Reply #29 on:** February 27, 2012, 09:52:40 PM »

I haven't been back west in a few years, so pardon my ignorance.

Also, Claim Jumper is such a weird ass name. How do you market that?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #30 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:01:02 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 27, 2012, 09:52:40 PM

I haven't been back west in a few years, so pardon my ignorance.

Also, Claim Jumper is such a weird ass name. How do you market that?

Claim Jumper has to do with the gold rush. The restaurants are done up to look like that time period.

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:04:50 PM »

Oh. I'm sure you guys were taught all about the gold rush in school. We barely covered it.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:08:09 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #33 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:09:45 PM »

that's the best lamp ever

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #34 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:09:54 PM »

cause this is how claim jumpers ate lol

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:12:35 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on February 27, 2012, 10:09:54 PM

cause this is how claim jumpers ate lol

Quiet you! You take yer fucking college smarts elsewhur!

Now, where's mah bucket of ribs and chocolate cake?!?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #36 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:13:52 PM »

I have no fucking clue what to order on Wed- prolly should see if they have some online menu and plan ahead

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #37 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:15:08 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on February 27, 2012, 10:13:52 PM

I have no fucking clue what to order on Wed- prolly should see if they have some online menu and plan ahead

http://claimjumper.com/printmenus/SBMenu.pdf

Holy shit, Firestone Walker brews one of their house beers.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:27:08 AM »

Stick with Jambalaya. It's tasty and the portion is quite a bit smaller than most of their stuff. I like it better with rice instead of pasta.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #39 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:30:11 AM »

I've never heard of jamabalaya with pasta... it's always rice...

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #40 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:33:34 AM »

Really? A lot of restaurants in So Cal give both options.

Also, Maf, nevermind what I said, you should probably just stick with beef stew.

http://eater.com/archives/2010/04/20/claim-jumper-unhealthiest-chain-restaurant.php

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #41 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:37:23 AM »

Yeah this place always makes me sick- just too much not good for you. Why cant they just take everyone to someplace good like Taco Bell?

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #42 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:38:25 AM »

At least in CJ, you always know for sure what meat you're eating.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #43 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:39:17 AM »

What? How are you allowed on this forum if you dont like Taco Bell?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #44 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:39:48 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on February 28, 2012, 01:37:23 AM

Yeah this place always makes me sick- just too much not good for you. Why cant they just take everyone to someplace good like Taco Bell?

You should demand Olive Garden instead.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:40:01 AM »

goddamn look at those salt counts- even the salad

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #46 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:41:33 AM »

I don't like any Mexican food except maybe El Tepeyac in East LA. Even then, I only think it's decent.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #47 on:** February 29, 2012, 01:46:09 AM »

Had a dinner at Red Lobster tonight that was at least 3000 calories. Feasted like a boss.

I had a Lobster Lover combo:

and 1/2 of this lobter bake:

bunch of appetizers, half a plate of lobster mac and cheese, half a plate of lobster mashed potatoes and a slice of apple pie.

Almost everything was soaking in butter and the stuff that wasn't, like the lobsters, I dipped in butter as well.

I've warned my roomate to be ready to do CPR on me for the next 12 hours.

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Author Topic: Who ACTUALLY likes Claim Jumper? (Read 2652 times)