Visitors GuideThe St. John’s Port Authority announced the Keg Steakhouse & Bar will be dropping anchor as part of the center piece of the Pier 7 retail/entertainment complex. The development will mark the completion of the SJPA’s five year, $20 million Port Revitalization Plan. This development, together with the seasonal kiosks, will provide a wonderful public space on the waterfront.
The economic benefits are considerable. 22,000 person-hours of employment during construction, 140 new jobs upon completion, approximately $40,000 per annum in City taxes and the impetus for other development of that area of downtown.
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar is the undisputed Steakhouse leader in Canada, with a total of 80 locations across North America, has a focus on a casual yet contemporary dining experience and in December 2003 as named Restaurant Company of the year an the industry’s Pinnacle Awards held in Toronto.
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar franchise group are made up of Rob Moore, President, Wayne Moore and Leo Power – well known owner/operators of restaurants such as Pizza Experts, Rumpelstiltskin’s, Klondike Jake’s, Fog City and West Side Charlie’s – all of which employ more than 500 people.
