I had a bit of a rough day today. Nothing seemed to go right at work and by the end of the day, all I wanted was a hearty comfort meal. I managed to beat the line-up as this awesome place had just opened for the evening! This is the second time I've visited Klondike Rib & Salmon in Whitehorse. It is one of the most famous restaurants in Whitehorse. This joint started as a tent bakery in 1990 and over the years transitioned into the Klondike goodness you see today! Klondike Rib and Salmon brings you the freshest fish, smoked meats (done in their smokehouse!), wild game and in-house made bread and dessert. The interior is very rustic, and brings the historic vibe of the gold rush. The photos, the memorabilia, the signage, the Klondike atmosphere is very warm and makes you feel like you're part of the family. The staff are incredibly friendly and aren't shy to tell you what they feel are the best dishes. I wasn't sure whether to get the reindeer stew or elk stroganoff. By recommendation I went with the elk! My meal started with a starter Caesar salad. Who doesn't love this salad? I found it to be a very light start as the salad wasn't drenched in dressing. There was just the right amount of a garlicky Caesar dressing and the fresh parmesan mmm love it! Don't forget to use your lemon! It adds a little zing to the delicious and simple salad! The croutons were soft, but not the soggie soft you may sometimes find. A little unordinary for me, but you can tell by the texture, the bread for the croutons is fresh and just not made crunchy. It's something some people may complain about, but I enjoy different. I thoroughly enjoyed each soft crouton, which just melts in your mouth! And so comes the best hearty dish I've had in a while. Not to mention the fact that I couldn't finish it, I now have an epic lunch or dinner for tomorrow! The elk stroganoff was just as amazing as my waitress raved about. I had the mashed potatoes with it, but you could get rice... if you wanted... and based on the waitress's quick response to which I should get, even I'm convinced the rice wouldn't work nearly as well. The stroganoff was packed with large tender chunks of elk, juicy mushrooms and pearl onions, all soaked in a delicious creamy brandy and sour cream sauce. If you've seen it featured on "You Gotta Eat Here," you'd see the elk is blended with rosemary, bay leaves, garlic, pepper, red wine and of course their secret Yukon blend! This wonderfully seasoned dish is all topped in the middle with garlic mashed potatoes (always enjoyable!) and sided with a massively fresh piece of focaccia bread to dip into the sauce! You better come here with an appetite. The portions are far from short!
While I had absolutely no room for dessert, I wish I did as some of the presentations that I walked by had me salivating... on the inside. If you have room, those homemade pie slices I hear are amazing! For your searching pleasure, visit http://www.klondikerib.com/.
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