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Old Montreal Keg Steakhouse and Bar
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
25, rue Saint-Paul EstMontréal, QC H2Y 1G2
(514) 871-9093
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
22 reviews for Old Montreal Keg Steakhouse and Bar
Review Highlights
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"...this amazing concoction of coffee ice cream on a chocolate..." In 2 reviews -
"Great atmosphere, and most importantly, great food." In 3 reviews -
"We got filet and prime rib; both were cooked perfectly how..." In 2 reviews
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Rob L.
3/9/2012
We had a nice experience for a Monday night during the middle of the offseason in the Old Port.
Both of us ordered the prime rib classic dinners. Both the wedge and Caesar salads were tasty; both had a lot of dressing, so if that's not your thing, ask them to hold off a touch. The prime rib was tasty, as were the starches and mushrooms. The veggies surprised me; I expected standard steamed fare, not grilled squashes and peppers.
The food wasn't cheap, but we got a lot of it. The value was definitely there. I'd go back. -
Review from MandA R.
4/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Stopped in for a sandwich and beer after our long drive up and after checking into our b&b down the street.
This was a nice find for what we were looking for at that moment. Has an American feel but we were hungry and needed a quick meal. "A" ordered the prime beef sandwich for $12, good but a fair amount of fat ruined what would have been awesome. "M" had the prime beef burger, OMG it was awesome for $12 , even the bun was delicious. We both had the White microbrew beer our server recommended for $7.
This was a pretty good spot in this touristy neighbourhood. -
Review from Karl K.
Wow!!!
I had the prime rib and lobster. Everything was cooked to perfection. The wine Eric the bartender picked out was delicious. The entire staff was extremely friendly and fun. They really took care of me.
One thing I really liked about it was the music. More upbeat and lively I the bar seating area - U2, Stones, etc
Great place. I highly recommend!!!! -
Review from Cal Z.
5/8/2012
This restaurant was located just around the corner from our hotel so convenience was most important. Seems as though eating out is quite expensive in the large Canadian cities that attract hoardes of tourists, and this place was no exception. However, at least The Keg had fantastic food with decent portions. No complaints here.
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Review from Hector M.
4/28/2011
I've been to countless pubs and they must all order their food from the same food source: always edible, never outstanding (for the most part).
We were walking around Old Montreal and wanted a quick bite (since we had a 10:30pm reservations at Au Pied De Cochon). The Keg is standard pub fare - we went with buffalo wings in a teriyaki sauce and keg sliders (mystery meat / school cafeteria beef). The bartenders were friendly, but I felt like we stopped at a gas station to refuel and then we were gone.Listed in: Weekend in Montreal
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Review from Matt R.
Montréal, QC
11/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great appetizers, steaks are better than average, and the service is great. Very friendly and professional.
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Review from Vanessa C.
1/18/2010
The night we visited, our group of 12 tried several appetizers including the baked goat cheese, artichoke dip and chicken tenders while we washed them down with drinks. There was a dinner special, $39 for your choice of surf and turf, a variety of steaks and seafood. Notables were the NY strip and a decent size lobster tail (for an extra $5). This special included a salad and a dessert shot. I don't expect much from a dessert shot, but the banana caramel shot I had was delish.
The Keg ended up being one of the best restaurants I went to during my recent trip to Montreal. Moderately priced (especially for being in Old Montreal), varied selection of food and tasty, it was a group favorite. -
Review from Denise R.
9/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good food. Reasonable prices. Wine selection a bit short. Decor great. Only complaint is my filet was rare when I ordered medium.
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Review from Christopher M.
10/19/2009
When I was led into the Keg, my hopes for a great dinner pretty much crumbled. A chain steakhouse in the touristy Old Montreal district did not seem very promising. Perhaps it was my deep seeded hatred for chain restaurants, perhaps the term "keg" conjures up the wrong images, perhaps I was just feeling cranky because we didn't go to one of the restaurants I had suggested. I have to admit, however, that I was pleasantly surprised.
The wait staff was excellent throughout the entire evening, both at the bar and in the restaurant - friendly, attentive and full of personality, they really treated us well.
Wine list was very disappointing - most of the wines on the list were large production wines commonly found at any corner store, and were grossly overpriced (i.e. $50 for a bottle of Rosemount Shiraz that retails for $10).
The menu was rather typical of a chain - the selection was huge, but the dishes were all fairly standard. The bread was quite good, served piping hot and with plenty of butter on the side (it's amazing how far serving hot bread can get a restaurant). Against my better judgment I ordered the escargot. The dish was capped by portobello mushrooms which were a little overpowering, but when eaten separately they were rather good.
I ordered the filet mignon medium rare, once again with low expectations, but I was thoroughly impressed - it was tender, juicy and cooked absolutely perfectly. However, the freeze dried potato and mushrooms on the side were to be expected. Also, I'd recommend the standard fillet and not the blu cheese fillet - I tried a few bites of the latter and the cheese was overpowering.
I did have high expectations for the after dinner coffee, and the espresso was indeed excellent.
All in all, I had a well priced, satisfactory meal at the Keg. There are so many great dining options in Montreal, so I probably won't go back, but if you're looking for a restaurant for picky eaters, or need a wide variety of choices, this is a great option. -
Review from Tom K.
6/1/2010
The Keg, or Le Keg en Francais, provided much needed sustenance (of the alcoholic and foodstuff variety) after a day of walking the narrow rues of Vieux Montreal.
On a Saturday night around 10pm the place was jamming. So much so that we had a 20 minute wait and where led to the bar area by the friendly hostess. One table, two kiwi-tinis and I'm feeling the joie de vivre already. A fresh kiwi slice on the glass and green on the inside made the kiwi-tini refreshing and infinitely drinkable.
With the buzzing of our waiting orb forcing a change in scenery, we walked to the dining area and were given a comfortable booth for two.
Our waitress greeted us with a "Bonsoir!", we responded in kind and my wife was given an impromptu french lesson about ca va and ca va bien.
Moving ahead en anglais, our waitress informed us of the limited time crab festival going on at the Keg. Not just any kind of crab but dungeness, one of the most meat laden I've encountered.
Alas, the crab festival ended on May 31 , to be replaced with lobster. (Not a bad trade)
We were then treated to explanations about the different types of steaks available and given time to study.
I didn't require much study and went for the sirloin with dungeness crab. My wife opted for the dungeness crab platter.
Meanwhile, on the drink front, we continued to explore the cocktail list.
My sirloin was cooked as I requested, the baked potato was ready for a lather of sour cream and my crab required cracking for some serious contact with melted butter.
Alas, the main course was so satisfying that dessert was skipped.
The Keg's walls were covered with pictures of various jazz artists-- Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, etc. Lighting was dim but bright enough to see what I was cutting into.
And the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity of food received. We even toyed with the idea of returning there on Sunday night for another round of good eats. (Free museum day fatigue won out and we crashed in the hotel).
Steak and seafood, addictive and seemingly healthy cocktails, friendly staff and affordable prices makes Le Keg , l'excellent.Listed in: Whither Canada? Eats, Shoots…
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Review from Karen C.
8/7/2010
Finally, on my last night...some good food in Montreal!
Coworker and I came here around 7:30 and had a 20 min wait, which was no problem cause we spent it sitting at the bar and grabbed a beer.
The bartender (super hottie by the way!) noted which # buzzer we had and transferred our bar tab to our table/food bill. It was nice not to worry about having to settle up.
After we were seated our waiter asked if we'd been before and since we hadn't, took a minute to explain the menu.
We got filet and prime rib; both were cooked perfectly how we asked for them. The salad and bread that came beforehand were good; as were the potato & veggies that came with the meat. We didn't leave room for dessert.
Bill was about $95+ tip, not bad for a nice meal out! I'd come back if in Montreal again. -
Review from Ms. R.
4/3/2010
We accidentally ran into this place after our first afternoon in Montreal. It is located in the heart of Old Montreal and after walking around Rue St Paul window shopping in the boutiques and galleries, we wanted a place to just chill out and have a few cocktails. We were pleasantly surprised how great this place was and as it turned out, it was 1/2 a block away from our hotel!!!
We sat in the bar area of the restaurant. My bf had a few pints of a recommended dark beer which he really enjoyed! I started out with the beer, but switched it up and had a couple of their specialty martinis, the lychee martini, which were delicious!
We ended up staying there for the rest of the evening and shared a few appetizers for dinner (we were not in the mood for steaks). I think we over-ordered because suddenly our table was full to the brim with appetizers! They were all very good though... the cheese platter was delightful and included three different French cheeses, caramelized walnuts, an apricot preserve, dried cranberries, and pieces of toast. We also had the bacon wrapped scallops (which was awesome! I mean, really, how can you go wrong with anything bacon wrapped?!?!), mushrooms stuffed with escargots and cheese (again, how can you go wrong with melted cheese?!), shrimp in garlic and cheese, and for dessert, this amazing concoction of coffee ice cream on a chocolate cookie crust, topped with toasted almond flakes. Wow - that had to be one of the top desserts I've ever tasted!
The great thing about this place was how affordable it was. We had leftovers that we brought back to our hotel and snacked on during our trip (loved staying in a long-stay hotel which had a fridge and microwave in their rooms).
We ended up going back a couple nights later for late night drinks and snack. That time, we tried the fried calamari with a sweet-spicy sauce and the sliders - both were awesome! As my bf said, "these are the fanciest sliders I've ever had!" I guess being part of a steakhouse helps!
Highly recommend this place! Okay, I admit it's not too French or Montreal, but they offer a great atmosphere, with delicious food and beverage, and the service was awesome too. Plus, you can't beat the location in Old Montreal. -
Review from Tony B.
8/1/2010
Overall I must say I have been very disappointed with the food in Canada.
Where is the French influence other than the language?
If you like Pizza, Pasta and sandwiches then there is plenty to eat in Old Montreal and Quebec City.
If you're looking for the reasonably priced and good quality French food you used to get 10 years ago, it is gone.
After wandering for an hour we decided to go to the old standby, The Keg.
There was a good size crowd waiting and it was about 40 minutes to be seated.
We must not be the only ones disappointed with the local food scene , most of the people were locals.
(BTW: We tried to eat at the other Keg in Montreal a few days before this and it also had a 40 minute wait and it was full with locals all dressed up for a night out.
We did not wait since we were way under dressed and did not want to be the only tourist in shorts dinning here.)
The Keg is a chain steakhouse similar to the Outback.
We have eaten several times at the one at Niagara falls and it is top notch.
This one is not as good. The quality of the steak was not the same IMO.
It was tougher and less flavorful.
That being said most of the items were several $ less than the Keg in Niagara Falls.
The wine list was also not the same, they had a much nicer Jackson and Triggs merlot in the other location.
Here they had one of the lower quality Jackson and Triggs.
But at $11 for a 9oz glass it was much better than the cheap French wines that seem to be available in Quebec.
I do not know why other restaurants in the area do not take advantage of the fact that the Niagara region makes some top quality wines.
Why import low quality wines just to make a price point when you can provide decent local wine for the same price?
We started with the Spinach salad and although it was good it was not as good as the one in Niagara.
I had the filet mignon with wild rice.
The steak was cooked as asked, but it was not very tasty and not near the quality of the location in Niagara.
My wife had the Thai chicken and it was good, but there was a lot of salt in it, unlike the other keg.
Overall it was OK for the price, but I would be glad to pay a few dollars more if the quality would be as good as Niagara.
The service was excellent, so no issues there.
The one issue we did have was the two people at the next table.
They were members of the Canadian Army and complaining about the officers and senior NCOs.
Every other word out of their mouth was F.
Since there is a kid at the next table you would think they would keep it down.
The large group of French locals celebrating a birthday did not seem to impressed with the language either.
Someone from the restaurant should have addressed the issue, they were very loud. -
Review from Gabrielle J.
10/6/2009
I believe the adjacent bar to this restaurant is called Brandy's? If not, can someone let me know so I can give credit to the amazing bartender?
3 stars are for amazing drink- food did not look good enough to try.
Amazing mixologist at the bar who uses real fruit to muddle with your choice of alcohol. Describe what mood you're in- bartender will match.
Great stop in Old Montreal to kick up your feet and enjoy a drink in the plush red velvet booths.Listed in: MONTREAL
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Review from Aaron H.
7/8/2011
Love it! Great atmosphere, and most importantly, great food. I ordered a 2 pound lobster, and it was awesome. Someone Also got a sirloin steak and he said it was the best he has ever ate. Great, highly recommend it. :)
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Review from Claudia L.
5/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great food, lively atmosphere!
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Review from Lisa K.
4/2/2011
My mother and I just returned from The Keg in Old Montreal. We had a perfect meal there -- I wouldn't have changed a thing. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful, we were seated before we were expected (we were told it would be a 30 minute wait) and we had excellent service.
We split a filet mignon encrusted with blue cheese and almonds -- mouth-wateringly tender. The goat cheese appetizer was delicious too. I was too full for dessert, but I love the fact that they offer "bite size" desserts so that you can get just a taste to satisfy your sweet tooth. -
Review from Coffee B.
9/15/2010
Went here 2 years ago with my now husband. I remember the food being good but I can't tell you what I ordered. Nice atmosphere...gives it that classy tavern look that fits in nicely with Old Montreal. =)
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Review from C G.
Montréal, QC
5/3/2010 3 photos
Decided to choose this place for birthday dinner. Called a week in advanced to make reservation on Saturday, turns out they didn't take one. Dude on the phone said if it's too crowded, usually people wait at the bar and the waiters will assist you when the table's ready.
So, got there on Saturday just before 6pm and the restaurant's already full of people waiting. Greeted by host and she said we will have to wait for 1 hour. Checked out the bar and it was full of people, can't even breathe and didn't even think of stepping in there and join the crowd. So, we waited at the lobby for approximately 55 minutes until we're being called.
While we were waiting at the lobby, saw a lot of people entered and left the restaurants the moment they're being told that the wait up time is 1 to 1.5 hours. If you're in a big group of 5-7 people it might take up to 3 hours. Unbelievable but true. If you're really into steak and very picky, then stick to this place cos they have quite some choices of steak, but if you don't really care, I'd suggest go to steak frites or other steakhouses beside the keg.
Greeted by a very good waiter, I ordered a french onion soup and baby back ribs that comes with fries and my boyfriend got himself a sirloin steak that comes with baked potato and grilled tomato. He likes his steak and thinks it's tender and very thick. And as for me, I would say that the portion is huge but the ribs are lacking of taste. I found the sauce is more of sweet and sour instead of honey bbq.
My boyfriend secretly told the waiter that it's my birthday so the waiter delivers a huge slice of coffee ice cream cake that really tastes awesome. So good that I can actually finished it off myself if I didn't eat the ribs! And by the way, it's free.
Overall, I like this place despite the pain of waiting for an hour -- standing up. -
Review from Kaj HeGe H.
5/6/2010
We were here with a very big group of people, so service was naturally slow. But the place has a good price/performance, the food is good, and the location in the old town is nice. 3+
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Review from Sammi C.
Montréal, QC
4/28/2011
I went with my best friend fir my birthday and the steak was o-k. The portions are quite good, the service was quite fast. The mashed potatoes was the best but I think I prefer the steak and bread at bifeteque.
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Review from Ryan P.
11/17/2010
Certainly not representative of Québécois cuisine, but should you just crave a comforting steakhouse meal, you will not be disappointed. Over several visits both the food and service have been exceptional. Great atmosphere, as well. A perfect choice for a business dinner on an expense account :-)
