THE BURGER:
The burger was labeled as a smash burger but outside of having 2 relatively small patties, it shared none of the characteristics of a smash burger (thin patties with lacing/crispy edges). The patties were actually a little thick and very soft, almost as if they were slow-cooked rather than fried/grilled. This resulted in them tasting more like ground beef you prepare for a bolognese, than a burger. They were topped with processed cheese and held on a nicely soft bun, similar to a potato bun.
Burger Rating: 5.9/10
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THE POUTINE:
The poutine was unique in that it used seasoned potato wedges rather than traditional fries. It had just enough cheese. I thought the gravy was really nice. It tasted like a 50/50 mix of beef and chicken gravy together.
Poutine Rating: 7.9/10
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Overall, this was far from my favourite meal, but I also recognize that neither item is their specialty. This was a BBQ place, not a burger place. This place was almost worth visiting based on its location alone, being perched on a cliff next to rapids at the bottom of a dam.
Pulled Smokehouse is located in a Welcome Centre building at 170 Ryerson Centre Road in Burk’s Falls.