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| - I had not been to a Keg anywhere for about 25+ years, and kinda hankered for some good red meat. Back then when still a newer concept, the meal had been substantial and well-flavoured. Even so, we went here because it was mid-afternoon and the Brazilian and other steak places weren't open until 5pm.
Overall a good meal, but fell short on a few things.
My wife had average-tasting ribs with fries and chopped salad/cole slaw: her meal overall was an only average 3-stars.
I had prime rib with stuffed potato and veggies: the prime rib was excellent, nicely cooked and tender; the stuffed potato a real winner (!) and the accompanying red peppers were good; the green beans were skinny and hardly tasted them (overall 4.25).
The small glass of Californian cab we shared was great as a chaser, and helped accent the red meat (4).
The large breadroll we shared was quite wonderful: the super-soft flaky interior well complemented by real whipped butter. So nice! (4.5)
Service was very good, but as usual the setting was darker than seems suitable on a bright warm afternoon.
Getting there is a bit of a puzzle re. all the dumb rule-bound city lanes and barred-street entrances, as The Keg is right beside the road: so takes lotsa patience for the pretzel maneuvers needed before finally parking your vehicle outside their door. Duh!
If you've not done the Keg before, check it out. Their prime rib has always been their thing, and you likely won't be disappointed. I'd suggest you pass on the barely-passable ribs and get a thick steak instead? And, as they are no better than McDo's, skip the fries: replace them with the mashed, stuffed or baked potato.
Not do red meat very often, but was worth it.
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