Trying to remember name of now-defunct restaurant chain

We went to it occasionally six or seven years ago, and it had a name similar to “Steak N’ Shake” (but that definitely wasn’t it). Perhaps something like “Steak N’ Cake”?

Steak Shack?

Where in the world was the restaurant located? At least the one you visited.

Portland, Oregon close to the Lloyd Center.

Steak & Brew? Those were popular for a while in the 1980s.

Hm. Nothing similar in this list.

Steak and Ale?

Was it the Shake N Steak?

Turns out it wasn’t steak, it was prime rib. I believe the name was “Prime Rib And Chocolate Cake”

If they had consulted you, maybe they would still be in business. “Steak N’ Cake” is much better.

steak and ale?

did you mean Steak and Ale?

Already got it.

That was my guess too.

Yup. The site is in my neighborhood and the sign is still up on the now-vacant building.

It was already defunct when I moved here in 2022.