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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
- Attire:
- Casual
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
5 reviews for The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
5 reviews in English
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Review from Jocelyn H.
Portland - East Woodlawn, NS
5/14/2012
Ah The Keg. So many people complain about this chain being overpriced. It's true to some extent but really, where else can you have a consistently excellent steak. Not just good, excellent.
The Moncton location is very nice, actually reminding me of the St. John's, Nfld one. Dim lighting, suave music, friendly wait staff... cool ambiance. That dim lighting is not so good however for a solo dinner with a newspaper, such as me tonight.
I managed to find a spot by a window that had light filtering in. They had just received some Samuel Adams on tap, new to The Keg, so I started with one of those tried and true ales.
Their new "seasonal" menu features dungeness crab. Having never tried it (not that I remember anyway), I made sure I chose from that menu. I did however start with one of my favorites, the escargots, which are served stuffed in mushrooms which are swimming in garlic butter and then gratinéed. Excellent!
My main was a crab and shrimp sirloin. A top sirloin with 3 black tiger shrimp, topped with some dungeness crab and then slathered in béarnaise sauce. The shrimp were fantastic and the crab sweet and melt-in-your-mouth. The steak however was not great in my eyes. My favorite steak is a striploin and the sirloin just didn't cut it for tenderness. The béarnaise was too thick and basically flavourless. The accompanying asparagus were perfect, still crispy.
I've eaten at the Keg so many times that I will excuse them a slight misstep... I'm still a fan! -
Review from Hannah S.
Halifax, NS
11/9/2011
The Keg has been my go-to spot in Moncton since it was built a few years ago really just because I don't know where else to go and its convenient. Since the past three visits have been less than satisfying yet very expensive I have decided not to go back.
Recently we brought in a table of 12 people (all in the food and wine business) to dine between wine show. Our server was pushy and the forced sales pitches were reiterated several times before ordering - then forced upon us again while ordering. As each person ordered they were asked if they would like to add shrimp skewers, salsa topping or extra sides. If we had wanted the extras we would let you know - he had told us about them 3 times at this point.
Everyone had either a soup or salad to start which was the best part of the meal even though the Caesars had too much dressing and the Dijon Vinagrette on the garden salads was extremely salty.
Now the one thing the Keg is supposed to get right is steak - NOT ONE OF OUR STEAKS WAS COOKED PROPERLY! Mine, ordered medium rare appeared blue rare and cold throughout. Another ordered rare was medium-well. Our guest visiting from Italy asked if medium was meant to mean well-done in Canada, sorry it is not!
One member of our group sent his steak back to the kitchen 3 times hoping it would eventually come out medium-rare and not the medium-well he had been receiving. Each time the manager would come back and say, "I want to personally make sure this is to your liking, please cut in." Even he had to admit each time that the steak was not cooked properly!
The rest of us suffered through our meals as we had to be back to the wine show for the evening. The veggies were overcooked and smothered in butter - there is nothing worse than mushy overcooked asparagus! The twice baked potato was so burnt and over cooked we had to did out the few remaining bits of mashed potato just to get some food in our bellies!
The worst part came later when a few of our group decided to stay back for a cocktail before heading to the show. They moved into the more informal lounge/bar area to a communal table. The group sharing the table with them seemed like 2 respectable mature couples. It only took a few minutes to realize they were drunk beyond all repair - especially when one lady threw up on the floor!! The Keg staff paid no attention and the group tried to clean it up with a napkin. A few minutes later she threw up AGAIN and managed to get some on my friend. At this point there is no forgiveness for this establishment! -
Review from Marcus H.
10/15/2011
The prime rib was seasoned well, and overall pretty good. Be careful with the horseradish side sauce, it is all horseradish and no cream. The mashed potatoes were pretty terrible. Their wine is rather expensive for the limited selection.
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Review from Ben B.
12/15/2010
After a long stint of regular trips up to Moncton, The Keg quickly became a great spot to unwind after a long day at work. Oddly enough, though, this location far outshines any other I've been to including the one in my hometown of Halifax. The interior is hipper, the staff are friendlier, and the menu is even different. As a vegetarian, I was SO pleased to see a section of gourmet salads on the menu, each topped with goat's or blue cheese. If that wasn't catching my attention, they made a great tempura vegetables appetizer that hit the spot. All round, this is a restaurant I didn't think I would like that actually managed to win me over!
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Review from Dany O.
Moncton, NB
10/25/2010
Went there twice. Food is always awesome!
