Keg Steakhouse & Bar

While visiting in Winnipeg I had the opportunity to visit the Keg. This location was just as good as what I’d experience in Toronto. I ordered a Bloody Mary and it was perfect. What really stood out for me was their willingness to cater to a vegan diet. Being at a steakhouse there obviously aren’t a lot of vegan options but they were willing to modify one of their salads for me which I thought was very accommodating of them. I ended up getting a salad with mushrooms, corn, tomato, avocado, black beans, pine nuts, and a mango sesame dressing. So good! I would definitely visit again.

Excellent food, the service is always amazing. I really appreciate the fact that the guy we had last time had a good sense of humor too him. You always get good service personalities there though. The food is so good you actually want to take your time and enjoy it

This is our Favourite Friday night spot in Winnipeg! We seldom miss a weekend at the Keg. We keep coming back for the amazing service. From the drinks, to the food, and the fun Friday atmosphere, no matter where else we roam, we always make our way back to the keg.

The Keg is not a good steakhouse, I’ve made better at home.

Enthusiastic greeting and a promise of a meal in 13 minutes… we shall see
Well not 13 minutes, but quick enough with friendly service and a nice steak sandwich

Like most chains, they are popular because it pleases a diverse crowd. I find some of their steaks to be a bit salty/​over seasoned but overall, it’s a decent place where my very young nieces can join us. I’ve never had bad service here as the servers are pretty thorough and prompt.
Price wise, the place has been changing their menu so you definitely don’t get salad with every entrée like they use to do in the old days. Only the «classic keg dinners» offer salad now. The fresh baked rye bread is very yummy with the whipped butter, glad they switched to that from sourdough.
I was there during the lobster summer period so I opted for something different and went with the «seafood sirloin» ($ 27.95) which came with a grilled top sirloin steak (maybe 6 ounces?) topped with lobster, shrimp and scallops in a chive velouté sauce. The sirloin was flavourful but chewy despite being medium rare. There wasn’t much lobster, maybe less than a tablespoon but at $ 28 I wasn’t expecting much seafood LOL. Otherwise, the seafood were cooked right. The chive veloute isn’t very good so get that on the side. The roasted peppers and asparagus were delicious and I got to pick one side and went with the twice baked potato. I think I’ll stick with «new york classic» — 12 ounce striploin ($ 34.95) or the prime rib classic — 10 ounce ($ 27.95).
The kids menu is pretty decent with chicken, steak, ribs or burger options $ 8.95-$ 12.95 and includes raw veggies with dip, drink, choice of side dish and ice cream for dessert. And of course they get crayons and an activity sheet.
The Southside Keg gets pretty busy and can get pretty loud. You can make reservations on weeknights but not on weekends.