I checked Yelp for a place to eat close to the Cirque du Soleil show. I didn't want to walk far as I'd had surgery 4 days earlier. The Keating Channel Pub fit the bill. We met a friend there on the patio. I was able to find it easily, because I had checked it out on the map. My friend had a little more trouble finding it as it is set back a bit from the road. We arrived early and the patio had plenty of tables available. By the time we left, it was pretty full but it still felt spacious. It is on the channel, so no lake view, but a nice water view and a great view of the downtown skyline. Shortly after we arrived, Coby the magician showed up. He is amazing and fun. He went from table to table entertaining everyone. Later a fellow on a guitar came and did a couple sets. He was loud enough to hear well and sing along with when we wanted to, and quiet enough that we could still chat comfortably. He took some requests from the audience. We had chicken curry nacho chips which were delicious. The fish and chips were ok. Slightly better than average. The pinot grigio was fine. We had many glasses of it.
Long story short, I'm glad I found this hidden gem and I plan to come back again!