Is Keg Steakhouse & Bar Canadian?
Partly
Ownership is split or partially foreign — read the details.
What we found
Founded 1971 in Vancouver by George Tidball. Acquired by Cara Operations (Canadian) in January 2023, but search results indicate as of January 2026 parent company is Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, suggesting possibl.
The receipt
| Verdict | Borderline |
| Category | Casual dining and steakhouse |
| HQ | Vancouver, BC |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.recipeunlimited.com/our-brands/the-keg/ secondary source — registry check pending “Vancouver Sun reports that Fairfax Financial Holdings bought a controlling stake in Keg Restaurants from David Aisenstat, making Fairfax the parent company.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltlik Steakhouse | Restaurant & Cafe | Calgary, Alberta | View ownership → |
| The Keg | Restaurant & Cafe | North Vancouver, British Columbia | View ownership → |
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