Clyde's
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood, r/PortlandOR23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Clyde's is repeatedly recommended for an old-school steakhouse evening, with several diners also highlighting live music. One commenter praises the Lounge Burger, and another recommends the ribeye and flatiron steak. A visitor describes the combination of dinner and music as a distinctive Portland outing. Dissent includes an outright dismissal of the food and a diner who enjoys the atmosphere while finding the steakhouse rather dated.
Address
Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Lounge Burger, Ribeye, Flatiron steak
- Best for
- Dates, Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/kingbezoar in r/askportland · Aug 2026ambience
Fun and campy old school, but skip it for prime cuts; feels old and crusty.
- Recommendsu/Sheepygoatherder in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Recommends the lunch deal with delicious french onion soup and wedge salad.
- Recommendsu/StephanXX in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Names Clyde's among their favorites, alongside other old-school steakhouses they enjoy.
- Recommendsu/kata_north in r/askportland · May 2026ambience
Old-school vibe and really good food, ideal fancy night out for parents.
- Recommendsu/GhostRideDaWeb in r/askportland · Dec 2023ambience
Suggests a later Friday or Saturday dinner in the dining room, then live music in the bar, as a uniquely Portland evening.
- Recommendsu/odorless_underarms in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026
Suggests Clyde's steakhouse as an option for a thick burger.
- Recommendsu/nevecast in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Says they love Clyde's for what it is, without further criticism.
- Recommendsu/SameDesigner3938 in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026taste
Adds a vote for Clyde's and calls the Lounge Burger great.
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- Recommendsu/snut_rucket in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026ambience
Feels everyone should visit Clyde's more often and describes it as classy.
- Recommendsu/LFahs1 in r/askportland · May 2026value
Favorite spot with great prices.
- Recommendsu/mashoogie in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Another vote for Clyde's, says they just love it.
- Recommendsu/Technical_Moose8478 in r/askportland · Aug 2026ambience
Recommends Clyde's for a more 80s-style steakhouse feel.
- Recommendsu/Present-Judgment-396 in r/askportland · May 2026ambience
Good old-school option with live music.
- Recommendsu/basspunker1167 in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026ambience
Adores the place and goes there for a yearly Christmas date night.
- Recommendsu/Eatingfarts in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026value
Lives nearby and used to order the happy hour French Dip, which they thought was very good.
- Recommendsu/blue_pink92 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Clyde's is their go-to.
- Recommendsu/These_Ad_3279 in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Recommends Ringside or Clyde's.
- Recommendsu/Neuro_Dragon in r/askportland · Aug 2026ambience
Recommends Clyde's hands down, praising the live music.
- Mixedu/GeraldoLucia in r/askportland · May 2026ambience
Calls it classy-trashy with a happy hour, kind of loves it.
- Recommendsu/102MEP in r/askportland · May 2026
Lists it as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/RhodaPenmarksShoes in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Listed among their recommendations.
- Recommendsu/n-some in r/askportland · Aug 2026taste
Says Clyde's is insanely good.
- Caveatu/HopelesslyHopeful222 in r/askportland · Aug 2026taste
Dismisses Clyde's as bad.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.