Keating Steak and Wine House

1 Place Saint Pierre, 49400, Saumur, France

🛍 Steak, Sushis, Français, Asiatique

4.6 💬 4332 Reviews
Keating Steak and Wine House

Phone: +33241382179

Address: 1 Place Saint Pierre, 49400, Saumur, France

City: Saumur

Menu Dishes: 13

Reviews: 4332

Website: http://www.keating-saumur.com/

"I hate leaving crummy reviews as I love and try to celebrate good food wherever I go and it just feels mean and petty to then go online and vent. In addition to that, one crappy review can have the effect of really dropping a great restaurants aggregate review which again is a great shame and does a good restaurant a solid disservice. So without venting I'd like to recall a visit to Keating Steak and Wine House from last Summer.My wife and I had the rare opportunity to get out and get some valued time to ourselves as my Mum babysat our daughter whilst we were all holidaying in Saumur (which by the way is beautiful and this experience should not stop you visiting).We turned up (admittedly without a booking) for lunch on a beautiful Summers day at 12.40pm the restaurant was nearly full with only 2 or 3 of it's 20 or so outside tables (however completely empty inside that had another 20 or so tables) but we were turned away which was a shame as I'd done my research and my wife and I were both in the mood for a classic steak frites and this according to my research was the go to place. We were then told to return in 10 mins as they'd be able to seat us. So we decided we would.Upon returning the instructed 10 minutes later (now with 6 or so table available and still empty inside) we were met with almost indignation by the same waiter of turning up to lunch at 12.50pm but after some gentle persuasion we were eventually seated. We ordered swiftly and both chose the €19 menu as we'd already studied the options and knew exactly what we wanted. Our drinks arrived after 15 minutes and following another 5 minutes I called the waiter to check on our starters as we were starting to get hungry and how long can a beef carpaccio and some mushrooms take? We were borderline insulted just to the point of thinking "did that really happen?" and told they were on their way.It's at this point that things started to become weirdly comical as my wife went inside to use the loo only to be told that it was "out or order" the waiter offered no other advise but my wife eventually found an alternative (she's smart that way having always been the resourceful type). My wife returned which is more that I can say for the waiter who only reappeared 15 minutes later with a raft of very angry fellow diners who'd been waiting to pay their bills (the other waitress on duty was we understand not trusted with money so could not handle money). Despite negotiating with both members of staff neither of our starters materialised and our lunch ended with our waiter presenting us with a bill for the bottle of wine saying that it was not possible to serve us as the kitchen was closing. This was at about 1.40pm, an hour after originally asking for a table. Needless to say we did not pay for the wine and then had the virtually impossible task of finding another restaurant that would accept us for lunch at 1.45pm (remember this is France).So apologies for the crummy review, who knows we might have just got you on a bad day as the vast majority of everyones reviews are all glowing. But an apology instead of abuse and indifference in ocean going quantities to our experience would have been appreciated and might even have been accepted.Enjoy!"

Full menu - 13 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Steaks

Salads

Dessert

Appetizer

Mexican-American Food

Fries

Beef Dishes

Entrées

Sweets & Desserts

Mekhi Mekhi

Good food and very pleasant ambience. The place was buzzing, yet not intrusive. Would definitely return.

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Chand
Chand

We had lunch there and the food was delicious! Waiters are friendly and helpful. Nice terrace on the old town square. 100% recommendation.


Albina
Albina

Visited this restaurant three times during our holiday and had excellent meals on each occasion. Steaks are superb - the best we've eaten anywhere.


Guillem
Guillem

Simply the best place in Saumur to dine at lunchtime and evening if you enjoy a really good steak perfectly cooked and with great service. Plenty of choice, very pleasant surroundings, great wine and food consistently good. View menu


Eddie
Eddie

Hard to find Argentinian steak in France because French are so proud of their native meat… so go for it, Black Angus is so tasty.Try this with Chimichurri sauce (but spread it on a slice of bread, don’t spoil the meat!).Friendly (and patient) staff, but as I said: not easy to park the car in the neighborhood…


Данила
Данила

Very friendly welcome and modern surroundings. Bit chilly under the aircon because it was a cool summer day. Limited menu but great for the big steak appetites.Desserts a bit pricey especially the café gourmande. Good choice of wine at reasonable prices.Mainly tourists eating. ..no problem for non French speaking visitors.


Izaiah
Izaiah

Arrived early evening and restaurant seemed empty. Got seated and realised virtually every other table was reserved. Lots of people without reservations turned away. A fluke that we got a table, but pleased we did. Steaks were excellent, not at all cheap but good value. Wish now I'd been a bit more adventurous with my food choice. Good location in the square, good service View menu


Izaiah
Izaiah

Went to this restaurant for my birthday treat today prior to going to the Cadre Noir show. It certainly didn't disappoint. We both had sirloin steak cooked differently and perfectly. Both were tasty and succulent and the home made chips were wonderful. Interesting choice of sauces to accompany the steaks. I had an Argentinean one called something like Chirrichimi. Very tasty and a welcome change from the usual pepper blue cheese or barbecue sauces offered habitually in this area . Nice puds as well - I had a dame blanch ice cream with hot chocolate sauce and my husband had the warm apple tart. Friendly efficient service. Almost faultless - will certainly go again.


Gilbert
Gilbert

I don't eat steak often, but when I do I want a good one. You certainly get that here. The staff are friendly and helpful, and for those of you who can't speak French, they have a good level of English.The selection is wide, but don't turn up here if you are a Vegan or Vegetarian, it really does do just steak and wine.Speaking of wine, they have a decent cellar, which includes a nice array of new world wines, which is not that often here on the Loire. They offer a mixed selection platter for two, with four different cuts of steak - which I highly recommend. You could cut the meat with a spoon it is so tender.If you are in Saumur for a meeting or holiday and are an omnivore - head to this res...


Izaiah
Izaiah

I hate leaving crummy reviews as I love and try to celebrate good food wherever I go and it just feels mean and petty to then go online and vent. In addition to that, one crappy review can have the effect of really dropping a great restaurants aggregate review which again is a great shame and does a good restaurant a solid disservice. So without venting I'd like to recall a visit to Keating Steak and Wine House from last Summer.My wife and I had the rare opportunity to get out and get some valued time to ourselves as my Mum babysat our daughter whilst we were all holidaying in Saumur (which by the way is beautiful and this experience should not stop you visiting).We turned up (admittedly wit... View menu

Categories

  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Sushis Delight in our exquisite sushi selection, featuring fresh ingredients, expertly crafted rolls, and traditional nigiri. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, promising a true taste of Japan. View menu
  • Français Classic French cuisine showcasing timeless elegance, our menu offers rich and flavorful dishes crafted with traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Bon appétit!
  • Asiatique

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