onions, celery, Schriner chorizo and tomato sauce, garlic toast points; seafood bruschetta topped with butter-braised lobster and sprinkled with cherry tomatoes and red and green bell peppers, then drizzled with citrus aioli; and prime rib sliders made with shaved certified Angus prime rib, cheddar cheese, and a zesty horseradish cream. The well-rounded menu features delightfully unique takes on burgers and sandwiches, ocean-fresh seafood selections like sea bass and diver scallops, salads, and indulgent desserts. From the bar comes a fun list of imaginative cocktails, and a substantial wine list for more refined palettes. Their happy hour menu runs 3 to 6 p.m., seven days a week and includes $4 local drafts and $5 small bites, among other great deals. Their bar menu, available for bar and rooftop seating, features smaller versions of some of their most popular dishes. A Sunday Brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has been added. There’s even live music on the rooftop every Thursday night, and monthly winemaker dinners to showcase some of the area’s favorite libations. Local organizations have discovered that Keeler’s is a great place for meetings and events. One of the dining rooms accommodates board meetings, special events and more. Rehearsal and anniversary dinners, birthday parties and other occasions are welcome at Keeler’s. The restaurant has even hosted a wedding in the courtyard with the help of Matt’s wife, Maren, who handles the booking and execution of special events. Not bad for a previously quiet corner of Carefree.
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“We learned from the success of Liberty Station that, if you build it and provide good quality, personable service in a comfortable atmosphere, you get repeat clientele,” Keeler said.
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“We have a great management team, led by Mike Fischer, general manager, and Anthony Apolinar, executive chef, who really embrace the culture of making regulars out of every person in that restaurant,” Keeler said.
$129.00 Normally
“Things like getting to know people by name, knowing where they like to sit, what they like to eat, and what kind of
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