The Keg Steakhouse + Bar opened the doors of its first restaurant in 1971 in Vancouver. Since then, The Keg has expanded across Canada and the US to include over 100 locations. Although its name and décor have changed over time, the dining experience has always stayed consistent. The Keg’s focus has been, and continues to be, on providing exceptional service and quality food in a comfortable atmosphere for its guests.
Quality, comfort and value are three key ingredients that make The Keg experience unlike any other. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the finest cuts, aged for tenderness and seasoned with a unique blend. Classic cocktails, delicious appetizers, succulent seafood, and an outstanding wine list round out its classic menu. The Keg’s friendly and knowledgeable staff creates an atmosphere that encourages guests to enjoy, relax and be themselves. Whether you’re getting together with friends or celebrating with family, you’ll always be welcomed with a smile.
Overall, The Keg is a solid choice for steak lovers, with many visits featuring flavorful, well cooked steaks, reliable sides, and attentive service in a warm, lively setting that suits celebrations as well as casual dinners; guests frequently praise the consistent quality, strong bar scene, and friendly staff, with several standout moments where staff went above and beyond. Some visits are affected by crowded rooms, noise, or slower service, and a few meals miss the mark on doneness or seasoning, leading to mixed experiences. Price can be a consideration, but many feel the value is fair for the steakhouse experience, and reservations are recommended at peak times.
Missing personality. Very cut & dry steakhouse (pun intended). Went for a birthday, I don't like steak so picked the blackened chicken that was not blackened at all. It was like a boiled barely seasoned chicken breast. Not buttery or sweet from the'hot honey'. The fries were also subpar. Everyone else enjoyed their steak meals though! Just need to work on non steak entrées!! Calamari & soups were also good. Waiter was very professional yet fun, explained a lot about the wine pairing which was a great experience.
We were looking forward to a great New Year's Eve dinner at a nice restaurant, so we were willing to spend a bit more for a good experience. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. One steak arrived without the proper toppings & with a cold baked potato, while another was cooked well done instead of the requested rare. At $50 a steak, this is simply unacceptable. To make matters worse, one of us had to wait 15 minutes after the others received their meals. As a steakhouse, we expected a higher standard of quality, & this experience did not meet those expectations. We were truly let down, especially considering the premium price.
EDIT BELOW!! The food was very good & the weiter was extremely kind & helpful since it was my first time at this restaurant, however my reservation was for 8pm & we were only sat at 8:25 & I had to go up & ask for an update after standing there for 15 minutes not knowing what to do. I chose this place for my anniversary dinner & though it ended well with good food it made it less enjoyable standing around for 25 minutes. EDIT: while my initial experience was subpar the staff at the keg did well above what was expected to make sure my second time (on new years eve for a birthday celebration) was absolutely amazing. I had never been to a resterant where the staff took action to fix any past issues as well as this one did, I could actually tell that they cared for our dining experience & weither we left satisfied, 100% will be coming here for every future event or date night from here on.
Cozy atmosphere, wonderful & friendly service! Love how they bring the small shaker for the martini drink at the table. Food was on point. Great experience. Thank you Keg for a memorable night!
Dec 8, 2024
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The service & food were absolutely outstanding! We hosted our office holiday party here, & it was a delightful experience. The space exudes warmth & coziness, creating the perfect atmosphere for any gathering. Highly recommended!
The Keg is usually always a good consistent meal & it has been until my most recent visit. The food was underwhelming & didn't taste as good as it usually does. This was said by 4 people at the table & we had filet mignon, baseball steak, salmon, hamburger. The service is always quite strong which it was, but the mixed drinks also tasted watered down. Not sure if it was an off night, but we left in disappointment vs. usual expectations.
Nov 24, 2024
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It was very nice I enjoyed a lot I went from my anniversary my 34th anniversary to my husband & I went from my 54th birthday & both times I had a great time stop was pleasant the food was great the atmosphere was really nice
Well, this is the keg so if you can't read it's a steak house. Expect such. I got great service & great food. It was clean & modern. Really, it was a good experience. Thanks for that.
It's my first time eating a steak in a restaurant so my expectations were high, perhaps unrealistic. I ordered it medium. I was expecting more searing o.o I found it average. The sides (salad & potatoes) were good. It was for my birthday & they gave me a slice of cake, which is appreciated. Service & atmosphere were good no complaints. I'm not sure I would order a steak again !
Amazing Food! The lobby & bar side were quite noisy. The dining room was less noisy, but the lighting could have been more intimate. I Our reservation for 2 was a 20 minute wait, as they seated someone else at our table. No worries, they did provide free appetizers for the inconvenience. It was our anniversary & I suppose thinking on it now, they did have that info & still gave the table away. Again they were very polite & apologetic, but it will be a footnote of a 15th anniversary. The GRUYÈRE MUSHROOM DIP was truly amazing! So delicious. The KEG CAESAR & ICEBERG WEDGE salad with blue cheese dressing were very tasty. The main event... The Keg Classic 10oz FILET MIGNON & 12oz NEW YORK STRIPLOIN were mouth watering delicious. Just close your eyes & take in the melt in your mouth, delicately seasoned aged beef. MmmmMmmmmm. The service at our table was impeccable!! Maria is so wonderful. Maria is The perfect waitress, always smiling, warm & kind, bilingual :) ,she truly is a beautiful gem if you have the pleasure of meeting her. Thanks Maria!!
