“it was outstanding. The steak (porterhouse for two) on its own was very under seasoned in my opinion. So thank goodness we got both the red wine sauce and the au poivre sauce to go with it. That set it over the top.”
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“it was outstanding. The steak (porterhouse for two) on its own was very under seasoned in my opinion. So thank goodness we got both the red wine sauce and the au poivre sauce to go with it. That set it over the top.”
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“The burger and fries is top notch. Go at dinner time and they give the veggies and that amazing blue cheese dressing and olives.”
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“The combo of its food and ambience make it my favorite steakhouse.”
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“Steaks were good. Mutton was even better. The steaks didn't even need it but their steak sauce was to die for. It's hard to beat the atmosphere. Elegant, yet cozy. The restaurant seconds as a museum. 10/10.”
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“T Bone was not great, under seasoned and ate pretty dry though we ordered medium rare. Service was awkward at best, not at the level you'd expect at a place charging the amount they do. Overall, don't see myself returning, plenty of better steakhouses in the city imo.”
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“Here’s the pro move. You order the Keens King Cut prime rib rare, and ask them to put a little char on it with the grill. Tenderness of the roast with the flavor of a steak”
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“It was also a bit underseasoned for my taste (but besides these Keens certainly was very nice.)”
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“I was just there for my birthday. Love that place. So scared the new owners will ruin it.”
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“In my experience all the meat has been extraordinary. The lobster is great.”
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“I sent it back and he made some rude comments demeaning us, id’ed us after we had already been given drinks, and overall it was a terrible experience.”
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“Keens has great meats aside from the mutton (which I don’t really like) Get the T Bone with a side of mushroom sauce. I would eat scraps of the steak just about every day and no matter the temperature, it was delicious.”
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“Sadly, I strongly disagree. Went once with high expectations and was severely disappointed. Got the porterhouse for 3 and it was bland, wrong temperature, shitty crust, and fat was grizzly and chewy. The server didn’t check on us a single time after dropping off the steak and it took 15 minutes to get the check. 2/10”
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“the undersalted meat and lackadaisical service that made up my mediocre experience makes much more sense now, vibes were way off”
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“they acted like my husband had two heads when he ordered his steak well done and brought it out burnt and unevenly cooked.”
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“It was awesome, and really well balanced with the mint jelly. I could easily have split it with someone too, it was huge.”
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“I went to Keens for the first time a few weeks ago and was severely disappointed. Our medium rare porterhouse for two was noticeably undercooked towards the bottom - was rare, bordering on black and blue, and the cut of meat itself was just shockingly underwhelming.”
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“They were cooked right, they just didn’t taste like they had been seasoned at all. Certainly not what I had in mind for the price. Neither were the roasted veggies we ordered as a side. Not bad or offensive, but nothing exceptional.”
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“The mutton is excellent but it’s gamey. The steak there is so good, that I like to caution people who love steak to skip the mutton or get the mutton for the table to share, and then get a ribeye.”
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“I like their creme brûlée. The custard has a really good texture.”
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“Ngl went to keens last week and it was very disappointing. Nothing was seasoned well and there was no crust on the porterhouse for two nor the mutton chop.”
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“Fantastic ambiance. Insane bourbon/scotch list (or rather - a book)”
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“I think the mutton is an acquired taste and a little gamier than the steaks so it's diner's preference. It's wrapped in a fat flap and has a lot of gristle on the outside (by design). Worth trying once, but I wouldn't go back to it.”
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“I also got to have a lukewarm filet at Keens. For dessert I got to have melted ice cream. It’s like the food has 1 temperature and it was wrong for both things I ate.”
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“the few times I ordered their porter house, it came lukewarm. They serve it on a wooden slab which really cools the steak down.”
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“loved keens, and love potatoes - the fries are great, as is the mash”
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“Keens has great steaks - if you are just looking for a traditional steak you won’t go wrong with theirs (I’d order the ribeye but that’s a matter of preference).”
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“Our waiter was brusque and irritated, the table sat uncleaned for 20 minutes between courses, and most importantly, the steak was just average.”
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“I’ve never had a bad experience. All the side dishes are as fabulous as the steaks.”
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“Highly recommended though and if youre on a budget def consider it for lunch instead of dinner .”
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“The ambiance was gone. The bar was crowded and overrun with huge loud groups. I got a martini that wasn't very good.”
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“Keens (no apostrophe) is one of my favorite restaurants, despite my not having eaten meat since 1987.”
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“The taste of mutton was around 10 oz and even that was a bit much for me (delicious though). Bacon as an appetizer didn't taste much different from ham or Canadian bacon but still very good.”
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“All the good came out cold, the steak didn’t have as much tastes as a Benjamin Steakhouse steak. The mutton and ambiance was the best part of keens. Everything else was mid and I couldn’t understand the hype”
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“I will say the steak by itself was just ok. Where it shined was when you ordered some sides of their sauces.”
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“The filet was fantastic, but the prime rib was tasteless, cut poorly, and whatever they served as horseradish sauce to go with it was not horseradish sauce.”
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“Keen’s is mediocre.”
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“Not gonna lie I found Keens incredibly overrated as far as steak goes. The crust was not very crusty and the steak was underseasoned.”
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“For the price point of Keens it’s good and the carrots on ice is free. The fresh and crispy cold contrast to the rich meats is pretty nice to have.”
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“for a proper meal Keens is the one. You'll have a much more pleasant experience, more reliable food, and much better wine and whisky (the Scotch list is one of the best in the city).”
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“First of all Keen’s is a true gem. It’s one of our favorite restaurants anywhere.”
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“Keens is my go-to for a couple of reasons. The steaks are top quality and consistently cooked to perfection.”
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“I have to agree. I went earlier this month with my cousin and we both did not enjoy it.”
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“had one of the most tender, delicious steaks I’ve ever had there. Our mutton was a little fatty and our waiter wasn’t the friendliest, but overall was still great!!”
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“I thought the steaks were delicious, medium rare, but with a very nicely browned crust. And I enjoyed the historic atmosphere of the interior.”
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“the steaks are consistently excellent.”
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“I went a few months ago and it was mediocre. The steak was underseasoned and dry, and the mutton chops were smelly.”
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“Took my family to Keens back in June. It was amazing. The steak on its own wasn’t anything special. It needed the sauces you can order. Highly suggest the au poivre sauce. That made it spectacular. The sides are super good too. Creamed spinach and their fries are amazing.”
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“The prime rib was so disappointing, we didn’t even look at dessert. Take it for what it’s worth, we’re not going back.”
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“I read dozens of reviews recommending Keens (especially over Lugers) and it was super mediocre. Steak was so thick you couldn't really chew it and get any crust, was not very hot, and no dry age flavor.”
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“Porterhouse for 2 was superb and loads of fun, but I agree that there are better steaks in, say, Houston.”
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