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| - Now I haven't been to many Keg locations, just the one at Yonge and Shep (now kaputz), one in Niagara Falls (great view), and the Keg Mansion (meh) but I do have to agree with Imran N., that this is one of the better Keg locations! Even when the Yonge and Shep location was open (and living 10 minutes from it by drive), my parents and I would still come to this location.
Intro. My parents and I came here early (5:45-ish) and were promptly seated in a booth (Yes...this location as booths!). From reading previous reviews, I stil question reservations, because we never have been able to reserve seats. It could be we do not know anyone there or we usually come for 3 seats (they may make reservations for larger groups). This is why my parents and I will always come early.
The dining area is VERY LARGE and they do have a bar area and a patio. I do agree with other Yelpers that the patio is a GREAT feature in the warmer seasons. One time we took some relatives out to dinner but could not reserve seats for 8 on the patio at 6:30pm, so my parents went there at 5pm to sit first, ordered many drinks and a bottle of fairly expensive wine and just sat until the rest of us arrived (needless to say, they were spotted easily a-la-red-tomato-face as booze tolerance level for my parents are -10). The staff didn't say anything nor did they require everyone to be there prior to seating. The manager even came out to ask us if everything was okay (they may have mistaken my mom's red face to be of anger...)
Food. My parents tend to order the Prime Rib, but lighter cut which means you get the fab meat at a smaller portion. Sides are asparagus and a take on fried onion rings which at times is crispy and cruncy all at the same time! You can also ordered a delish baked potato with everything on it *drool*
FYI. The onion soup is amazing here. My dad religiously orders the soup everytime he comes here. As a soup lover (as in my dad will have 4 large bowls of soup for dinner), he knows his liquids!
Pour moi, I was not that hungry so I ordered a salad with steak which is the best of both worlds: greens and some protein. I don't think you can ever go wrong with a salad, but the leaves are green and not filled with iceberg lettuce. Steak cut of 5-6 pieces are just right.
Service. Always been consistent, and we have come here enough times that some waiters remember that my dad likes his diet coke with no ice (that one guy was just exceptional in my mind). Always smiley and pleasant.
Parking can be a zoo during busy periods, but all in all, a great addition to the Yorkmills-Leslie area. I have to say the Keg is not the cheapest place to dine, however, well worth the value in my opinion.
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