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Introduction
As the title says “Make No Mis Steak”! Although we will discuss many foods this adventure is about the steak. Many places make good steak. Places where the steak is melt in your mouth, absolutely to die for, no other place will do, well they are much harder to find.
I believe we are very blessed in Canada to have The Keg. Like for many, when you want steak, it is our go to place and yes no other will do. I don’t know if it is the spices, the cooking, the quality of the meat or all of the above but it is the only place we have found where the steak does just melt in your mouth and it is to die for!
History
The Keg or more formally know as The Keg Steakhouse & Bar began as the The Keg ‘n Cleaver in 1971 with the first restaurant located in an industrial building in North Vancouver, BC.
It is considered by many to have been responsible for bringing casual fine dining to Canada. In its earlier days many of its restaurants involved restoring and refurbishing historical or heritage sites including train stations and many other historical sites.
The original owner was known for entering through the kitchen when visiting a location so he could mingle with all the staff. He was apparently a great listener.
He is known for being the first to introduce the concept of a salad bar to Canada. It is believed that price, youthful demographics and music lead to early success and having lineups outside while other restaurants struggled.
A tribute paid to the original owner at a BC Restaurant Hall of Fame awards event ended with 500 people raising a glass of Grand Marnier in his honour. The significance of Grand Marnier was that The Keg was once one of the largest purchasers of Grand Marnier in the world.
The Keg has undergone changes in ownership over time and is now owned by Recipe Unlimited(formerly Cara Operations).
The Facts
The Keg has grown over time to 100 locations and has restaurants in all but one province. Locations also exist in the US in Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Washington State.
The Keg that is near us on Leslie Street in Toronto re-opened to takeout only about a week ago. Father’s Day was a great occasion to celebrate with some steak.
We were able to order online from their takeout menu, then drive down to pick up our order(a 15 minute drive for us). Upon arriving it was a matter of checking in at the door. Once the order was ready it was brought out you.
The Fun
As usual the drive home was a battle to keep the food intact in the bag. Like in the restaurant the meals came with warm sourdough bread and whipped butter. The aroma of the bread was getting to us. Needless to say another battle ensued once home to get photos before everything was devoured.
Ruth likes salmon and went for the pistachio crusted salmon that is on their menu. She really enjoys it.
Although Ruth and Lee like the garlic mashed potatoes I went for another item on the menu that I really enjoy. It is the twice baked potato. It is very creamy with bacon bits.
Both Lee and I ordered steak of course. It is the whole point of the exercise. We really enjoy their sirloin. I usually go for the 6oz. but Lee gets the 8oz. I don’t know why but it seems to disappear from the plate just way too fast no matter what size you order. It does melt in your mouth, it is to die for and yes no other will do.
Make No Mis Steak!
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Like!! I blog frequently and I really thank you for your content. The article has truly peaked my interest.
I hope you find the information helpful to you.
I have family members that take their steaks very seriously! We live near Canada and Washington State, so I will have to suggest this.
The steak is melt in your mouth delicious!
I’m in TX right now visiting my daughter, SIL, and grandsons. I may have to take a look to see if we can find one….although the county they live in just went backwards in the reopening phases.
It is delicious food. I hope we will return to normal soon but safely too.
I haven’t been to the Keg for ages! We have a gift card that’s been kicking around for a few years now..this just reminded me! Time to go get some takeout!
Enjoy.It is delicious!
You are the drive-through king! Great, timely advice.
Thank you. Hope you are able to enjoy some delicious food!
My hubby would love this place! I’m not a big steak person but I’d give it a shot if we ever traveled to Canada, great post!
It is delicious food. They do have good salmon and chicken too. There are some US locations in Texas, Colorado, Arizona and Washington State.
This looks delicious. And I am a big steak lover. Thanks!
It is amazing steak!
Holy Yum! That looks and sounds delicious…even the salmon! 🙂
The steak is melt in your mouth. My wife loves the salmon and they also do very good chicken too. Also highly recommend the twice baked potato.
I love the Keg restaurants. The decor and ambiance makes the taste of the food even better… A must try for everyone!
You are so right about the ambiance and atmosphere. It reflects the vision of the original owner I believe.
You had me at warm sourdough bread! This place looks amazing!
It is a top notch restaurant for sure!
We use the same summer plates at our house! Pfaaltzgraff ocean breeze dinnerware! HA! I thought that was ironic!
We use it for our everyday dishes. What a coincidence!
Looks like a great place for steak.
It is melt in your mouth good for sure!
Not a big steak person here, but I could make a meal out of the sourdough bread 🙂
My son and I are the same with the sourdough bread. When you eat in the restaurant they always ask if you want more bread. My son and I never say no.
My mouth is watering!
Trust me it is justified!
I love a good steak! I will keep this in mind next time I travel.
It just melts in your mouth.
We love a good steak and this sounds like the place to be. Thanks for sharing your experience.
It is definitely the best steak I have had.
I love a good steak but rarely get one. Hope you had a nice Father’s Day
I had a very enjoyable Father’s Day. Thank you.
PS. I have never been disappointed with the steak at The Keg.
I haven’t had a steak in a long time. Now I’m starving for one! 😋
When they just melt in your mouth, there is nothing better.
Great post and photos! We love going to steakhouses on special occasions though I really only eat filet mignon. My husband likes all of the other steaks though.
Filet mignon is the best!
Sounds like an amazing restaurant! I haven’t heard of it before.
We are never disappointed.
YUM!! This is such an informed filled post. Great historical section, too.
Thank you. I really enjoy researching the history of places we visit and presenting interesting facts I come across.
You and my husband has the same taste for food. He adores pizza and steak and yes the Keg has one of the best steaks.
I am sure I could live on nothing but pizza and steak. I would be good with it.
Fun to learn a little about a food we all eat so often! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed the reading.
God I can’t wait for the border to open back up so I can try this place. I’m a sucker for a good steak!
They are definitely our go to when it comes to steak!