Yukon Jack's Steakhouse & Saloon

11/05/2011   Great ribeye.  A simple, plain, place with local flair, which means very rustic.

I might have had to lower it a star if it hadn't been for the Oregon smoking ban.  Now the restaurant and bar are both smokefree.  Before the smoke would still somehow creep in from the bar next door.  But on the plus side you can get any type of drink that you want.

For the decor, it is an old lumber mill style steakhouse.  The steaks are terrific and well seasoned.  I would rather come here than Outback, The Roadhouse, even Ruth's Chris in Portland.  It has a country feel and the prices are really reasonable.  I have had their sirloin - really good, and at $9.99 for the steak with salad, vegetable, potatoes, and choice of gravy, what a deal.  I have also had their Porterhouse - very good, which is on special and runs at about $17.99 for everything that comes with the meal.  I normally order their rib-eye - excellent, with great spicing and cooking to perfection.  It reminds you that you should take a trip to the country to get a good steak.  Also you can add shrimp to any entree for $3.99 for 5 jumbo shrimp.  It is not only a value, but the food is great also.

Sometimes the service is a little lacking, but things move slower in the country.