It's well done. It's rare.
I always loved this Keg slogan from about five or so years ago. I think it sells the "Keg Spirit" perfectly. They aren't Toronto's premiere staekhouse (I'm not sure I have that kind of money), but in their price range htey dliever a consistenly delicious product and top-notch service. That's the sort of thing you want when you're taking someone out for their first Canadian steak.
Two of us dined last night; it was the first time at The Keg in years for me and the first time ever for my companion. We shared the goat cheese appetizer, which was absolutely delicious. I had the peppercorn NewYork, my date had the regular New York. Both were cooked as ordered; hers was delicious but I found mine to be a bit salty and overseasoned (even for a pepperrcorn steak). My confidence in the professionalism of our attending server leaves me with no doubt htat had I sent it back I would have been provided with a regular New York of my own without hassle, but I preferred to keep the peace and can't find fault. I can't emphasize enough the value of a good servier, and this guy was good.
One thing I hadn't noticed on previous visits was the wine list. We split a bottle of Robert Mondavi's Woodbridge Cabernet-Sauvignon (delicious) but there are several other familiar options to any half-seasoned red wine drinker. It was nice to see some familiar bottles and not feel like total winekers trying to figure out what we wanted.
Well done. So rare these days :)