I love getting out of the city, especially in the summer! That’s why I was excited when I was invited to sample the lunch menu at XXI Chophouse at The Doctor’s House in Kleinburg. The village of Kleinburg is home to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and is located in the northwest section of Vaughan. Although it is a fair drive from Toronto’s Upper Beach neighbourhood where I live, it was pleasant to leave the city behind to relax in the charming village of Kleinburg. We arrived at 1 p.m. on a humid Wednesday and opted to eat indoors in air-conditioned comfort with a view overlooking the pristine patio and chapel.
The Doctor’s House has been around for ages and is a popular wedding venue. I completely see why as the grounds and gardens are subdued and charming.
We were greeted promptly and our drinks order was taken. My dining guest ordered a refreshing Bellini!
For starters, my dining guest ordered the Seared Scallops while I ordered a few Raspberry Point oysters. While we waited for our food, our server arrived with a basket of freshly baked bread with an intoxicating aroma!
When the scallops arrived, we were surprised to see five large scallops on the plate since this is an appetizer. What great value! The scallops came in a delicate cauliflower puree with bacon jam. I had a taste of the scallops and they were meaty, rich and delicious. My P.E.I. oysters were fresh and refreshing on this hot day.
For the main dish, my dining partner ordered the Caesar Salad, which is made with Romaine hearts, prosciutto, croutons and Caesar dressing. She could not finish this large salad.
I ordered the Salmon and a side dish of Buffalo Brussels Sprouts. The moist salmon was a generous size and was perfectly cooked with a crispy crust and served with a Lemon Caper Sauce. I couldn’t finish the fish and decided to take the remainder home for dinner. What I loved even more was the good helping of perfectly cooked veggies placed under the salmon. Being a vegetable lover, I am always dismayed when I see only a thin carrot, one undernourished green bean and one lonely broccoli spear as the accompaniment on a dinner plate. Not the case here!
While I loved the abundant heat of the Buffalo Brussels Sprouts (and yes, it was important to have a glass of water on hand lol), they would have benefited from less salt. Otherwise, these roasted sprouts accompanied by crumbled blue cheese were addictively delicious.
After lunch, we strolled around the gardens in front of the chapel. So quiet. So charming. So peaceful.
It’s worth the drive to Kleinburg!
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XXI Chophouse at The Doctor’s House, 21 Nashville Road, Kleinburg, Ontario, 905-893-2467
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Great I found a good approved restaurant for lunch in Kleinburg, I am visiting there next weekend, and being a food lover and explorer myself I would love to try their delish food.
Hi Savita, That’s amazing! I hope you do visit XXI Chophouse and please let me know what you think of it! Cheers, Lori
This looks like a tasty place to dine. All of the food looks incredible.
Hi Amber, Everything we ordered was amazing! Cheers, Lori
Sounds like great food with generous portions. That’s my kind of place!
Hi Susan, Yes, we were pleased to find that the portions were indeed generous! Cheers, Lori
The scallops would be my choice to order. This looks like a place that I need to check out.
Hi Tara, The scallops were phenomenal! I hope you get a chance to visit! Cheers, Lori
Sounds like a lovely lunch, from the salad to the entrees. It is nice to have a special lunch out with good friends.
Hi Marysa, It was a delicious lunch and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous! Cheers, Lori
The food looks so good. I’d love to try this salmon. I’ve only had it twice and it was good.
Hi Christy, The salmon was delicious. The top had been seared so that it was crispy on the outside! Cheers, Lori
Wow! This looks absolutely delicious and tasty lunch that I need to try! Thanks for sharing this with us
Wow, the presentation is gorgeous! Each dish looks like it’s absolutely bursting with flavour!
Hi Megan, You are so right. They really pay attention to presentation as well as taste! Cheers, Lori
Those dishes looked absolutely delightful, especially the charred Brussels Sprouts!
Wow, looks like a great place to visit with my family. The food looks delicious 😋. I have to check out this restaurant.
first, love that outfit you wore! and being a vegetarian who enjoys brussel sprouts, i am going to try adding the blue cheese next time we make them
That food looks extremely good. Love that ourfit too.
After reading about the delightful lunch experience at XXI Chophouse at The Doctor’s House on Torontonicity, I can’t wait to visit and try it for myself.
Hi Lavanda, I hope you get a chance to check out XXI Chophouse! Cheers, Lori
I would order everything that you had if I was there myself. I love them all. Yum!
Hi Lynndee, Me too! I want to go back! Cheers, Lori
I sio am going to have to check this place out when I am ion the area as everything looks amazing! That Caesar salad, the yummy Salmon and those Brussel Sprouts… LOVE them! You were dressed beautifully too!
Hi Melissa, I highly recommend XXI Chophouse if you are in the area! And yes, the salmon, Buffalo Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad are must order items! Cheers, Lori
The food sounds really tasty and I’m very impressed with the portion sizes!
Hi Zena, Yes, I liked that the portion sizes were generous too! Cheers, Lori
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