Went to Keen's for New Year's eve with a party of 5 and had an amazing experience. The ceilings are lined with Sherlock Holmes-style pipes on the main level and Confucius-style pipes on the second level. There are at least 3 bars accessible at any given time and the main bar is big enough to hang out at regardless if you are eating or not. The second level sports a full-size piano, although there was no piano player on when I was there. I don't think I've ever seen such a cool decor to a restaurant.
We had the sliced/tomato and onion with buffalo bleu cheese as an appetizer - delicious. For the main course we decided to order 3 cuts of meat and have them sliced so we could pass them around family-style and the waiter and kitchen were more than happy to oblige. As far as meat goes, anyone who goes to Keen's and doesn't try the Mutton Chop is missing out. I had never had it. I didn't know what to expect, but when we had all tried everything everyone at the table agreed that it was the juiciest and best-tasting of the 3 cuts we ordered. That's not to say that the Porterhouse for two and the Kansas City Sirloin weren't superb; they were and I could go back for either of them. It's just that the Mutton provides a uniqueness that you just don't get with any other cut. We also ordered a Scallop and clams special. I usually don't bother with seafood when I am at a steakhouse, but I am not exaggerating when I say the scallops blew me away; they were unbelievably flavored and cooked to perfection. The creamed spinach we had as a side was weak and the mashed potatoes and asparagus were standard and nothing special, but the 3 cuts of meat ,scallops, Scotch list that sports just about every Scotch known to man combined with quality service at a reasonable price have me itching to go back already.
Pros: Mutton, Porterhouse, KC Sirloin, Scallops, atmosphere, Scotch selection
Cons: Sides left something to be desired
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