I just quit working here after two weeks. I found the owner, Jason, an entitelist. He continued to pocket my tips in the name of training while he was scheduling me on busy shifts, filling a slot when he would have to have a full staff. I wasnt "shadowing" anyone or being tought anything. when i asked when my "training" would be over and i would be allowed to keep my tips he gave vauge answeres and kept my money again. After friday night when we sold several thousand in boose and food, bringing in more then $500 in gratuity (which he kept after giving me $80 of that), it was clear this job was not how it had been presented in my interview. I assure you as we worked that night alone together, he DID NOT work 4 times harder then me. Other staff have shared with me that this is an on going issue here. That he often "fogets" about tip share. They have allowed it cause, "at least they have a job". Everyone there has only been there for a few months at best.

Seems greedy to me that this man not only profits on everything being sold in his venue but also keeps much more then a fair portion of gratuity given in good faith by his customers. I suggest you dont make this man any richer buy patronizing his venue. I also STRONGLY suggest you dont work for him!

This is a tiny blip on my radar, but I felt the need to put it out there for others who might look for a job here. If they are like me, they look at online listings about the business they are applying at.

What are you talking about?? I love the Hobnob!!!

I have been going to the Hobnob for the last 6 months (as of 3/10/11), multiple times a week; I cannot get enough of their food and drinks. The owner is one of the nicest people you will ever meet in the industry, very personable and amusing, and his staff is very friendly and on point. The food is superb, many excellent burger selections, breakfast and $2 mimosas on the weekends is awesome and the best way to recover from a work week.

As a beer lover I was excited to become a stein member. They have a beer punch card program that you must earn that will get you your own 26oz stein which makes normal pints seem like shot glasses. They also do a few very unique and tasty infusions that change with the seasons, I highly recommend the Pink, a berry vodka infusion, to every lady out there and any guy who has a sweet side. This is way better then a cosmo. The Friggin Delicious is my second favorite, spicy and sweet made with habanero infused vodka, rum guava and OJ. There are too many drinks to list and these guys are always coming up with something new.

With everything from Salsa dancing to an open mic night there is always something to do....did I mention free ping pong? Happy Hour is every day 4-7.

I suggest you go to the Hobnob Grille and make up your own mind, you will not be disappointed. My only regret is I cannot walk to the Hobnob from where I live or I would be there daily, but everyone who lives in the SE Belmont are you have got to stop by and check it out.

I am not a review writer. I keep my opinion to myself unless it is positive, because i dont want to badmouth Portland businesses.

BUT. This is the worst experience I have ever had at a bar or a restaurant.

The food was so disgusting, and I got eggs benedict that was nearly raw, and cold. My boyfriend and I were both on the verge of ill for several hours after eating here.

Also, the waitress was so bad I was almost in awe. I wont even go into detail about how long she took to come take our order (after we had to ask her for menus because she didnt bring them) and how long the food took. But what got me was how often I had to get up to ask her (again) for things that she totally forgot we had requested, multiple times! Tea. Milk. Sugar. Salt. Pepper. Ketsup. I'm actually amazed she remembered to bring us our food, although maybe she had forgotten and that's why it was so cold.

I should also point out, there was only one other person in the place, sitting at the bar. She was NOT busy.

I am hoping that Hob Nob is replaced by something better in this location and soon, since it's the perfect spot but has had such bad luck since Salvador Mollys went away.

There is no smoking allowed outside and there is no heated area.