Is there anything better than a big ol’ bowl of macaroni and cheese? When you’re talking Keystone Bar & Grill, the answer is a resounding “no.” From bacon and BBQ chicken to spinach and sun-dried tomatoes – and served up in a sizzling skillet – this lovin’ spoonful is about as far as you can get from a boring blue box and powdered cheese.

According to Dan Cronican, one of the four in 4EG, who oversees Keystone operations, the secret to the restaurant’s success boils down to three elements: (1) Being a neighborhood bar and grill. (2) Made-from-scratch goodness. (3) Stellar service.

“That’s what sets us apart,” says Dan, who has overseen Keystone’s growth from a single location in Covington to its third (and newest) location in U Square. “I liken it to providing a formal service in a casual atmosphere. We pay attention to every detail.”

Even the kitchen equipment stays true to Keystone’s elements of success. There’s not a single microwave on premises. There’s only a freezer because, “We serve ice cream,” Dan notes. “We spend a lot of time and energy making sure all our food is fresh and made from scratch every day.”

And since there’s no better way to wash down a piping hot skillet of mac and cheese than with an ice cold beer, Keystone focuses on discovering new brews that will please local customers. Most Keystone managers take the introductory Cicerone class to become beer server certified – basically, the barley and hops equivalent of taking an introductory sommelier course. This training allows for each manager to source and serve tasty concoctions that fit within the flavor of the local neighborhood.

This attention to detail and adaptation to the local community is one of the reasons Keystone Bar & Grill works so well in the Uptown area. And, Dan says, it’s part of the reason the local chain wanted to expand here in the first place.

“We were excited about it years ago when U Square was still an idea. Here was this neighborhood that was desperate for change, and we knew we could help fill it,” he says. “Entertainment, eating and drinking, people coming together to enjoy themselves – that’s what we’re all about. And that’s what U Square helps us deliver.”

Now that’s a lovin’ spoonful we can take a big ol’ appreciative bit of.

Don’t forget to wear your beads to help get in the spirit of Mardi Gras! Help us turn Keystone & The St. Clair into New Orleans and party your pants off!

5 for $10 Domestic Buckets
5 for $13 Import Buckets
5 for $16 Craft Can Buckets
$2 Long Island Iced Tea

BYOB Night – Every Wednesday @ Keystone Clifton!

- Start with Keystone’s large hand-pattied fresh ground beef on a butter kaiser bun for only $5!
- Then customize your burger with over 30 ingredients, including gourmet options
- Round out your night with a create your own cookie for only $3.50!

Friends With Benefits Night is back @ Keystone Clifton  - Thursdays 9pm-close

- Come into any Keystone location
- Check in on Facebook or FourSquare and show it to the staff
- Then get half off our FWB menu including select beers, vodka, bourbon, tequila, gin, whiskey, and shots!

MEATHEAD MONDAY:
- Double the meat on Philly Cheese Steaks and Italian Beefs at no extra charge! No additional purchase required.

2 FOR TUESDAY:
- Two 1/4 lb all beef Coney’s for $7! (no additions or substitutions)

WEENIE WEDNESDAY:
- $3 Smokehouse with purchase of chips and a beverage!

THROWBACK THURSDAY:
- $3.50 featured dog of the day with purchase of chips and a beverage!

SUNDAYS:
- 1/2 price Philly Cheese Steaks with the purchase of chips and a beverage!

Be sure to check out our newest addition here at U Square – Mr. Sushi! Don’t let the name fool you, Mr. Sushi brings much more than its namesake to the table. They offer traditional Japanese cuisine along with Chinese and Korean favorites. Mr. Sushi’s wide reaching menu and cozy atmosphere will never disappoint.

Hwy 55 is a 50′s style burger joint serving burgers, fries, and handcrafted milkshakes.
Starbucks opened in its new and much larger store with lots of seating in a more open and inviting atmosphere.

With 80 craft beer varieties available on tap and 280 varieties in the cooler, The Brass Tap has something for everyone. Their knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect beer for you (or wine and sangria if that’s more your style). If you’re looking to get a meal while you’re enjoying your drink, feel free to bring in (or order in) from any of our participating neighbors at U Square!

“When we saw that development (U Square) going up, we thought it was definitely going to be something that would be successful and well-received from the population there, so we were pretty excited to be a part of it from the start.”