(626) 359-0463

820 W Huntington Drive
Monrovia, CA 91016 34.1401 -118.0176

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Neighborhood: Lynwood

CLAIMJUMPER.COM

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.15.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Traditional American

Bar & Club Special Features:

Romantic Nightlife

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Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Claim Jumper

Featured Review

Nancy Hunter

Contributor

In Short – Established in 1977, the Claim Jumper draws families, seniors and professionals with a mix of Old-West decor and a reliable menu of American classics. Logs, corrugated tin, rock and warm fireplaces embellish the unique ambience. Signature plates include hickory-smoked pork ribs, rotisserie chicken and barbecued beef tri-tip; the menu also offers tortilla chicken soup, potpies, wood-fired pizzas, and the popular six-layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. The saloon features appetizers and the restaurant's own brews.

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Pop by the saloon for the weekly 49er Happy Hour, featuring drink and appetizer specials (Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm).
Know Before You Go:
Takeout and catering are also available.
The Extras:
Pick up a copy of "The Prospector News" in the saloon--the restaurant's very own newspaper--to learn about the company and to find out about upcoming events.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere is great in the bar.”
  2. “great place with wonderful atmosphere”
  3. “love the atmosphere, you feel like you've stepped back in time.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “They have monster desserts that will impress most people, as if you weren't already full from the huge entree.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere is great in the bar.”
  2. “like to eat in the bar area and order off their menu.”
  3. “On the other hand, the Jumper's salad bar is always fresh, the menu has plenty of variety in types of cuisine, the service is normally attentive and the atmostphere is fitting to those looking for a family style restaurant.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The portions are unbelievable and the food is scrumptious.”
  2. “But, the food does not taste good at all.”
  3. “Although we now split meals because there is so much food, we love the calzone on the menu.”
  4. “The rib-eye steak is by far one of the best Ive tasted”
  5. “The Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is a favorite, and if you want ribs you will get plenty.”
  6. “If you want a great meal at a great price, then Claim Jumper is the place to be.”
  7. “There's huge portions and everything is delicious.”
  8. “They have great chicken or beef dishes, with their ribs an.”
  9. “have never had a bad meal at any Claim Jumper.”
  10. “Everything I've had at Claim Jumper has been very tasty.”
  11. “like going to this Claim Jumpers because the food is given in big portions.”
  12. “On the other hand, the Jumper's salad bar is always fresh, the menu has plenty of variety in types of cuisine, the service is normally attentive and the atmostphere is fitting to those looking for a family style restaurant.”
  13. “The food is excellent.”
  14. “Good food, good service.”
  15. “You want to get there early to avoid the long lines, but once you are there you will enjoy the food.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Although we now split meals because there is so much food, we love the calzone on the menu.”
  2. “like to eat in the bar area and order off their menu.”
  3. “very well stocked and great variety”
  4. “On the other hand, the Jumper's salad bar is always fresh, the menu has plenty of variety in types of cuisine, the service is normally attentive and the atmostphere is fitting to those looking for a family style restaurant.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great restaurant for big parties and groups.”
  2. “this is a great place and I would recommend it to anyone.”
  3. “If you want a great meal at a great price, then Claim Jumper is the place to be.”
  4. “All portions are generous in size and above average in quality, a great place to take friends and visitors for those special events.”
  5. “Claim Jumper is a great theme restaurant, especially for those who have a sweet tooth.”
  6. “great place with wonderful atmosphere”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Great service”
  2. “They have monster desserts that will impress most people, as if you weren't already full from the huge entree.”
  3. “the service is usually pretty good.”
  4. “Good food, good service.”
  5. “On the other hand, the Jumper's salad bar is always fresh, the menu has plenty of variety in types of cuisine, the service is normally attentive and the atmostphere is fitting to those looking for a family style restaurant.”
  6. “The service is amazing.”
  7. “The servings are gigantic, the taste excellent and service, fast and friendly.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “If you want a great meal at a great price, then Claim Jumper is the place to be.”
  2. “All portions are generous in size and above average in quality, a great place to take friends and visitors for those special events.”
  3. “There's huge portions and everything is delicious.”
  4. “like going to this Claim Jumpers because the food is given in big portions.”
  5. “After graduations every restauarnt is booked with huge parties and you have to wait hours to get a table.”
  6. “The huge BBQ combo I split with my husband was heavenly.”
  7. “Come during lunch since there are lunch specials with big portions+a little lower prices.”
  8. “The portions are unbelievable and the food is scrumptious.”
  9. “huge portions”
  10. “They have monster desserts that will impress most people, as if you weren't already full from the huge entree.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “You want to get there early to avoid the long lines, but once you are there you will enjoy the food.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/05/06

a great place with wonderful atmosphere

by johnserene at Citysearch

this is a great place and I would recommend it to anyone. The rib-eye steak is by far one of the best Ive tasted

  • Cons: a little expensive
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/01/06

Large Portions, Good Service, Average Food

by wandernn1 at Citysearch

Claim Jumper definitely has one of the longest waits to be seated in the surrounding area. On a weekend you can easily wait one to two hours for a table during peak times. The food is really inconsistant, some things seem quite bland while others seem to be just right. One thing for sure, the portions are LARGE. However, even judging by the amount of food I get everytime I go there, I always feel like I paid too much for the meal considering the quality of food. There are definitely other places where you can get better quality for your dollar. On the other hand, the Jumper's salad bar is always fresh, the menu has plenty of variety in types of cuisine, the service is normally attentive and the atmostphere is fitting to those looking for a family style restaurant. They have monster desserts that will impress most people, as if you weren't already full from the huge entree. They have a bar where they serve half-price appetizers and discount drinks during happy hour. Fair warning though, the portions (half-price appetizers) are pretty much just as halved as the price. You won't come away feeling like you saved any money by hitting them up at happy hour. There is a lengthy drink menu of current favs, and most of the time the bartenders are on top of their game. Overall I would still give Claim Jumper a 6.5 for service, amount of food, and atmosphere. Everytime you go you'll come away feeling full, but perhaps still a bit unsatisfied, especially if you've braved a two hour wait.

  • Pros: Large Portions, Attentive Service, Good for Families
  • Cons: Long wait times during peak hours, Food is Average to slightly above average.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/28/06

Best of everything!

by catracks at Citysearch

I have never had a bad meal at any Claim Jumper. This one is no exception. The portions are unbelievable and the food is scrumptious. The fried chicken breast with potatoes, biscuits and gravy is to die for. The huge BBQ combo I split with my husband was heavenly. BBQ so good that you are gnawing the bones (sorry for the bad picture, but some will know what I mean).

There is a wait, but it is well worth it. Go into the bar and have a beer from one of the largest lists I've ever seen.

Get dessert even if you are bursting. They have to be seen to be beleived. Share it with the whole table. Trust me.

  • Pros: The food, the decor, the service
  • Cons: Will have a wait.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/22/06

Great quantity bad quality

by lovetoeat2005 at Citysearch

The food was so bland. They have no taste. My partner had the beef steak and i had chicken. Neither of our food was good at all. SUre, the quantitiy they gave you is a lot. But, the food does not taste good at all. I would never go back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/11/05

User review by missyu

by missyu at Citysearch

There's huge portions and everything is delicious. The service is amazing. At times, it can be crowded, but its worth it to wait. Come during lunch since there are lunch specials with big portions+a little lower prices.

  • Pros: delicious, great service
  • Cons: expensive

The Details on Claim Jumper

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • good food
  • great place
  • big portions
  • great atmosphere
  • great theme restaurant
  • good dining experience
  • big parties
  • favorite resturant
  • very tasty everything
  • never bad meal
  • loves josh
  • excellent taste
  • best ive
  • love calzone
  • great chicken
  • favorite clam chowder
  • huge entree
  • enjoy appetizer
  • always fresh salad bar
  • full feeling
  • great beef dishes
  • bad quality
  • great quantity
  • juicy ribs
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