340 Main St, Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z1, Canada
Sawney Beans was established in 2007 by Dave and Jackie Bakx. It had made a name for itself as a local British pub that specialized in British beers and food. In 2014 the couple sold the restaurant to the Oommen brothers, Mark and James. Although the brothers did not want to completely change the characteristics of what Sawney Beans had become, they also had a desire to add their own unique flair to the food and atmosphere, as well as feature local products and ingredients as much as possible. The brothers have over, 30 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry. We hope that you enjoy the food, the drinks and the comfort of our little home away from home!
Burger was so dry and tasted like nothing. Stir fry came out and the noodles were cold. Didnt even bother finishing the meals. Will not be coming back
Sat on the patio (which is actually just kinda the sidewalk) in the evening. I had the fish and chips - fish was pretty meh. Not a lot of actual fish and mostly just breading. The breading was difficult to cut through somehow. Was also pretty loud on the street, not that they can control that but kinda difficult to hear conversation.
Ordered the fish and chips with a side of gravy. Took 50 minutes to receive our food (only 4 other tables in the place including the people on the patio) What I recieved was fish that was so coated in batter and over cooked that you couldn't cut it with a steak knife and had the consistency of rubber, the fries looked like they had been rolled around on the floor and the gravy was more like hot BBQ sauce.
Solid food at a reasonable price. I had the creole pasta, it was loaded with all the good stuff, shrimp, sausage, mushrooms. My wife had the thai curry and rated it highly. The beer menu could use an upgrade, otherwise all good
Food is typically wonderful today. Had something different…..and it was a fail. It was an expensive child for $13.99. The amount was so tiny, like a small soup can size. The taste was fine but NOT “Sawney Great”. It came with. Tiny portion of tortilla chips. Just to present the plate. Not to give you a side. And the service was terrible. After so many years of loyalty, our family will find another restaurant to invest in.
One of the few places in Steinbach where you can find good food, a good vibe, and good beer. A classic Canadian bar/diner with a touch of British cuisine. Surprisingly, it wasn't crowded on Saturday night. Everything we ordered was hot and fresh, which is very important to me. My order was: Butter shrimp: 5 out of 5. Nice texture, great sauce. Wings: 5 out of 5. Really meaty and hot, I mean in terms of physical temperature. Mash and bangers: 5 out of 5. The sautéed onions were amazing. The bangers themselves were natural, without MSG or meat replacement. Thai-style shrimp and rice: 3 out of 5. It felt somewhat oriental-inspired, but more like a mix of flavors without a clear idea behind it. I would suggest replacing this dish with fried rice with shrimp. It takes the same amount of time to prepare and definitely has a better taste. Beer: St. James Ale was nice but a bit plain and simple. In other hand this is a good choice to drink with food. Overall, 5 out of 5
I recently visited with two friends. It was the first time any of us had been there. We all had something different to eat and to drink, and we all enjoyed our meals. The service was very smooth. Pictured is the bangers and mash, which came to my table piping hot.
One of our favourite places to stop for lunch when in Steinbach. They have really good burgers and we’ve always had great service. HIGHly recommend checking them out if you’re in the area.
The food was great, and so were the beer selections. I enjoyed my pale Food
McDonald s poutine has more character..$12.50 for rink fries
Other customers are pretty close to each other. Just a little more space and some more music volume would be wonderful. Other than that its almost perfect
Great food and chill atmosphere. Always a pleasure to eat there.
We just moved to Steinbach. We were looking for a place with a Kings Head or Carlos & Murphys vibe. Andriea was great!
I had a burger and it was pretty good. I ordered a Ceasar and didnt care for that. Service was good though.
Great meal! Great atmosphere!
Food was excellent everything was very good...when you spend over 100 .00 on a meal you expect some kind of desent service we had 3 waitresses and we were treated very disrespectful ive never felt more disrespected in my life before ..they didnt listen long enough to take our full order etc..we were going to also some food to take home because the food was excellent..but they never came back they were called back for everything we wanted they werent friendly to preoccupied..it wasnt busy ...we were there around 330......4 pm ..food was fantastic thanks to the cook ...not the waitresses this was may 31...
Wonderful service and awesome food!
The food we had was delicious! My husband said he had expected more food than what he got but we ate again later so he didnt go to bed hungry. I had a burger and fries. I Absolutely loved the fries. So good! Burger was filling and delicious! Parking: As a person with a disability there is no handicapped parking anywhere near this restaurant. Kind of sad.
Was there for a business lunch. Food was okay, service definitely made the experience.
Quesadilla would be better without the BBQ sauce. Calamari is the best in town. Chilli chicken was good. Poutine was good but the gravy had a different spice that could be improved.
Food portions were not great. Chicken burgers burnt black. Not a great experience.
Service was excellent. Food was good.
I ordered butter chicken and loved it! Great customer service too!
Atmosphere was cool, but waitress was a little confrontational/had an attitude and the food was bland. Like, I know its an Irish place, but I think the Irish have discovered spices by now. Out of all the things our group ordered, the only thing we collectively agreed tasted good was the Calamari. Prices werent awful.
Nice place to have a relaxing meal. Good food. Great service
Ribs are still the best in town. Portions arent the biggest but still a decent size. Service was good. Atmosphere is a bit noisy but that depends on where you sit
Hey there! So, let me tell you about this amazing restaurant. The best part about it is that not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the service is top-notch and the prices are totally reasonable. When it comes to the food, this place doesnt disappoint. They have a wide variety of mouthwatering dishes to choose from, catering to all kinds of taste buds. Whether youre in the mood for some juicy burgers, crispy fries, or even a healthy salad, they have it all. And let me tell you, each dish is prepared with utmost care and bursting with flavor. You wont be able to resist going back for more! Not only is the food fantastic, but the service is equally impressive. The staff is incredibly attentive, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a memorable dining experience. From the moment you step in, youll be welcomed with warm smiles and prompt service. They truly make you feel like a valued guest. Now, lets talk about the prices. Youll be pleasantly surprised to see that they dont break the bank. In fact, for the quality of food and service you receive, the prices are more than reasonable. Its a win-win situation! Trust me, if youre looking for a place with good food, exceptional service, and prices that wont leave your wallet empty, this restaurant is the one for you. Give it a try and thank me later!
Since moving out here 3 years ago, weve decided to check out many local restaurants. Weve been to Sawney Beans 3 times now and the first 2 times our service and food was terrible. We decided to try it out again recently after about a year of not going. I had ordered the full rack of baby back ribs, and the mashed potatoes dont even come with gravy, no salt or pepper added. Salt and Pepper were available on the tables but still feel like it should be necessary to season the food youre cooking. They didnt taste like they were made from scratch. Reminds me of the boxed mashed potatoes my mum used to make. The menu is a piece of paper that is not even laminated to look somewhat clean or professional. The menu also doesnt state what sides are available for entrees for some reason, and the tables dont have drink menus. A few of the beers weve ordered were flat. My suggestion would be to scrap the cheap menus and print bar codes onto the tables so that people can scan them with their phones to see the menu. Seeing the paper menu at any restaurant is a terrible first impression. The bar itself looks cluttered, out-of-date, and unorganized. The bar lighting is off and doesnt attract the customers eye to any premium spirits. It was difficult to guess which drinks they had available from sitting down at the table. The TVs are old and dusty. Some of them werent even on. Our server was polite and checked on us often, but when we asked what types of lagers were available, she was confused as to what a lager was. Staff needs more training. Jon Taffer would have a meltdown. We were hoping to change our view of Sawney Beans with our last visit, but we will not be returning to the restaurant after 3 disappointing visits.
Really like the ribs with potato and REAL veggies.
Got the large Irish nacho appetizer with beef. Way to small for the price. Felt like they served me the small one for the price of large, but how do you prove that? Atmosphere was ok, service felt like they (she) dont care much.
Fantastic beer options and there food is magnificent. One of my favourite places to eat
The food is good but it is sooooo expensive.
Was told 5$ to 10 $ per plate , when I arrived it was 11.99 for a poutine, and the plates were 16.99 and up , add ons were in the 5$ range but adding to what?
Tried going here for dinner on a Friday night.. I get it they were busy BUT the fact that we waited there for 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge us was ridiculous. The servers and the bartender just literally ignored and walked by us like we weren t waiting . I get it you re busy but at least acknowledge the people waiting that s pretty much BASIC customer service. I felt like just because we were people of colour, we were treated like this. They had no problem talking and interacting with other people but just not us.
Amazing food
We went on a quiet night. Food and service wad great.
Wings here are excellent!
Great food, friendly service.
My husband and I finally made our first trip to Steinbach and found this quaint little place on Main street. We were not disappointed!! The food was amazing, staff was so friendly and genuinely happy to see us, and the atmosphere was beautiful! We will definitely come back the next time we come out! Thank you for everything!
Will be going back again! Food was great, service, awesome! Would definitely recommend.
Great food, good service
Great food great service
My husband ordered a poutine which was 11.99$, he got about12 fries for that price. His burger was also just ok. For the price of the food we were expecting better quality.
The atmosphere was pretty comfortable, and the staff was nice enough. The food was a bit bland, but I fully admit that could just be my chosen dish. It was a bit too greasy for my taste, but what else can you expect going to a pub style restaurant, right? It isnt my new favorite spot, but Id visit again! Its absolutely worth a shot if youre wanting something new, or something with cozy foods :)
Went for lunch today with my wife who is severe celiac. Server Gini was fantastic. Helped us out and the food was great. I said to my wife this would be worth the trip from Winnipeg it was that good. Had the clubhouse with salad and my wife had the butter chicken. Yes, worth the trip and thank you Gini Dietary restrictions: We are very cautious about cross contamination. This place looks after you, kitchen is clean, service fast and friendly. Highly recommend it. Okay for celiac concerned.
Cool little pub
Unless you get meat as your main goal the price for anything else is over priced and smaller than a drivethru protion for $3 less
Love this place!!
Hubby did not like their ceaser who ever made it. But the food was good. Was a bit shocked on the price of 1 can of somersby will not buy a drink there again. Was the most expensive place Ive ever paid for a somersby to date.
Really good food is the main thing. Clean place but greenish paint makes the whole place seem dingey.
friendly staff. great drinks. though the quality and taste of the food calls for a lower price than it is set at. guests next to me and my friend were screaming amongst themselves and hysterically laughing the whole time we were there so we just ended up putting in headphones and going on our phones since we couldn t hear eachother from less than a foot away.
So. My sister and I always love the place. Decided to have the fish n chips. Was slimy, under seasoned and Grey. We waited over an hour for the shared plate. I will return, of course although never ever have the fish again. Nasty. Service and atmosphere was as usual. On point. Food
Fantastic atmosphere and fantastic food! Had a pint of Guinness to round out the perfect meal!
Great food and atmosphere! Highly recommend the chili fries!
One of my go-to places for sure one of the few places in town you can get a home cooked meal vs fast-food Theres way too many menu items to list that I love but their butter chicken, and feta steak wrap or some of my go-tos and I just tried their taco soup today and its so good that I stopped eating it mid bowl to write this review Im not even joking its like one of the best things Ive ever ate in my life!! Keep up the phenomenal work
if you like fish and chips that feels like rubber! this is the place for you. very disappointing.
Food was astonishing. And the service is best in town. Thankx ladys
Great service, food was delicious and the atmosphere is very friendly
An outdated menu that seems to go out of its way to make it unwelcoming for folks with fairly common dietary restrictions or preferences.
Great food great service
Chicken burger was amazing! Big menu with options for everyone.
Quality pub food with local suppliers, quality local beer and quality staffs! Not the cheapest choice but one of the best in town for sure.
My stir fry was excellent and our server was quite attentive, prompt and friendly. I would be happy to come back and try something else on their menu.
Good food good service nice ambience
Excellent food and service.
A bit of a wait for our food. But great service and by far the best wings in town (BY FAR) Good assortment of local brews.
Our waitress was super friendly and very efficient! We love the irish nachos and had to get them again tonight. They did not disappoint! I had the mac n cheese and wow!! Super super tasty, creamy and cheesy! Love the farmers sausage in it too just gives it that extra special yumminess! Try it, youll love it too!
Food was decent but service was slow. 45 minutes to get food on a slow night
Always good food!! Veggies done just right with every thing else. Macaroni dish too!!
Always a pleasure to dine here. It doesnt matter what you order here because everything on the menu is fantastic and well prepared. Staff are always friendly and eager to make your meal experience a delight.
Best Wings in Steinbach! Great food! Great service!
Very good food, and drinks! Will definitely go back again!
Great food
A very nice place to have a meal, prices were reasonable and the service was fantastic. Thanks, well definitely come here again.
First time at Sawney Bean s. Service was friendly/average. We ordered croquettes, steak sandwich and creole penne pasta and all three were delicious. Waited a reasonable amount of time for food. Lime margarita was tasty as well; not excessively sweet like some.
Best place in town to go eat
Food was very good. We had calamari that had a yummy crunchy batter. The chicken curry was excellent. And the chicken pot pie was rich and creamy.
Good food. Good service.
Excellent experience. They even catered to some of our very specific health related requests
Love the wings. Not fair on the pop being $5 and forced to buy two of those to get deals on wings or alcohol. Portions arent very fair for other items on the menu. Ex, the fries. I was disappointed about that. All in all, love the restaurant food.
Amazing atmosphere
Meh. The draught was flat and not.as.cold.as it should have been. Nachos were reasonably decent, although the sour cream and salsa were luke warm because they put a small plastic container of each directly onto a very hot plate. They might consider keeping those on a seperate plate. Service was very personable and prompt. There arent a tonne of choices for beer and nachos in Steinbach. Whoever manages the restaurant is seemingly aware of this.
One of the restaurants we have to visit when we get to Steinbach. My husbands favourite is definitely the chilli chicken stir-fry its the only thing he orderes there.
Food was ready quickly, friendly staff.
Bangers and mash excellent. Service excellent and friendly. Atmosphere cozy and warm.
Food is ok. Very small portions compared to other places in town with the same or higher prices
Great food service and atmosphere
Excellent chili and Pina Coloda
Great service great food
Great food, great service, great portions, great prices!
When I used to live in the area I would frequently visit this restaurant. For a peach Bellini and a sweet chilli chicken stir fry, served over linguine noodles. I went last week for the first time in almost a decade. The food was just as good as I remember and of course I ordered the sweet chili chicken stir fry! Never disappoints.
Good food, good service, every single time.
Dang that gourmet burger is good. Their fries are great. Price is a little crazy, 20 bucks after taxes for a burger is a little much.
I tried the fish and chips seeing as someone left a review that they sucked.. I think they were good. Not quite Gods gift to the world but satisfying. If I was to pick anything to change I would say ... Coleslaw not peas. And tarter sauce tasted funky.. but maybe to others it is good.. 5-stars. Thank you and compliments to the chef. The service was great!
The chicken alfredo with mushrooms was creamy and delicious.
Tasty wings and cold beers was excellent!!
Great service ! Great food and drinks! With a really good atmosphere and nice patio !!
Great food and service
Great service, delicious food and reasonably priced. Definitely a great hang out evening location or dark night.
Great food choices, menu was well balanced, friendly attentive service. Food tasted great. The atmosphere was cozy and I would very much enjoy a night of drinks with friends there. I imagine this place would be a hell of a time on st. Pattys day.
Delicious food, prompt and courteous service. Highly recommended.
Awesome service
My favourite restaurant in steinbach. They have the best wings ever, especially the honey hot!! Also their sesame ginger chicken salad is so refreshing and delicious. Also you need to try the banoffee pie it is made to perfection.
Great service and good food. Wing night a def!!!
I ordered dinner from Sawney Bean s the other night with my partner. We ordered through Skip The Dishes. Long story short, Skip screwed up and we were never delivered our food after several hours and several chats with the Skip support team. Despite all of this, the restaurant kept in contact with us the whole time since our food was ready to go very shortly after we ordered. In the end the Chef himself personally delivered our food and apologized for the situation (even though it was NOT their fault). Sawney Bean s food has always been fantastic and after this experience I will be supporting them regularly for a long time. Kudos to this team for their great customer service. Highly recommend.
Walked in and had our QR and ID ready like every other restaurant. She didn t even look at them until after we were seated and I asked her. No scanner because she said she didn t have one I ordered the quesadilla with tangy sauce and my husband clubhouse with fries. The tangy sauce is just BBQ sauce and tons of it. The salsa was hot! The bread on the clubhouse was dry as the Sahara and hard to swallow. The service was prompt and friendly but I won t be back. This is probably my 6th time there and it s just not that good.
Superb food. Plenty of alcoholic options to choose from. Sports are played on the televisions. Excellent atmosphere. Kind staff. Never too busy. A top 5 place in town for me, easily.
Love this pub! Great old fashions
Food never disappoints!!!
Great place to eat best food ever
Wonderful Quick Service drinks for cold and wet
Been here for lunch a few times. Friendly service and good food.
Excellent wings, excellent customer service. Will always come here as long as theyre open.
Great atmosphere, great food
Solid spot. Best chicken tendies
Brutal service, ended up leaving
Great food, service and atmosphere
I have been to Sawney Beans numerous times over the years, and I have to say that I am not so pleased with the service. For someone with allergies (gluten + dairy), it is really hard to go out and eat and to have the servers say that they cannot make things for you is really hard to hear, especially since they were super good about allergies when they first opened. The last time my husband and I came in, they said they couldnt serve me, so we left and havent been back since.
Cozy atmosphere
One of our favorites to go to. Deconstructed chicken pot pie and chicken curry are our favorites. Brandi the server knows what we drink upon arrival(maybe a good sign, maybe a bad sig . Haha) we like it so much, that we spent an entire afternoon and early evening there on the patio with friends. We had lunch and dinner there.
Just ordered wings and they were fantastic!!!! Wish I could post a picture
Miss going to SB. Been a while & loved there food & service. Waitresses are great as well as the food...as always.
Love this place!!! Everytime I go , always top notch food and service!! I highly recommend!! Def love the sangria fridays!!!!
Amazing food and awesome service and very fair prices
Fair tasting food but portion sizes do not match the price tag whatsoever. Overcharged and underfed.
Sawney Beans is always a great place to eat. Staff is friendly and food is good.
Excellent service and very good food at a fair price.
Great food, with interesting menu choices!
Food was great and staff was friendly. All you need to go back for more.
Great service..great food and drinks
This is seriously the best place for chicken wings and nachos! The wings are huge and tasty. Nachos are the best! And Ive tried wings and nachos at diff places as they are my favorite and sawny beans wins. Been coming here since they opened years back!
Great food, the sweet potato fries are better than the regular fries, and the atmosphere was good
Great wings - the best in Steinbach for sure. Any time someone suggests going for wings, or even just a drink, this is the place I try to steer us to.
Great wings and ribs on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Great food from local sources and great beers on tap.
Always a good time.
Been here more than any other restaurant. Our favorite.
Great atmosphere. Food was pretty good. The service was a bit slow but given that the place was completely packed, its understandable. Definitely recommend this place if you havent been there before.
5* Food 2* Portions for the Price The food is absolutely amazing. Some of the best butter chicken ive had! But for the price I was very dissapointed on the portion size. Now off the Mcdonalds to fill the void in my stomach.
Our favorite place to eat out when we get a chance. The best staff,(Andreia is awesome) and the best food!
Came here while on vacation visiting family. Really nice cocktails and atmosphere. Wish I could come back :)
Love it here. XOXO love
Very friendly, personable! Great good! Also has gluten free options. Just had the best gluten-free hamburger ever! Great job!
Always a good time. I look forward to going here
The atmosphere was great, the lighting and seating were good, as well as the service. But the food taste was subpar, Ive had much better tasting food then this, for instance Boston Pizza kills this place so I cant recommend it.
Cozy comfortable place for a date at any age
My gf and I have now been twice, for date night. The food is always hot and fresh when it comes to the dinner in a reasonable time after ordering. I havent been disappointed yet.
Best place to eat, and best service in Steinbach!
Havent had a bad meal yet!
Amazing staff and great food. Always love going there for lunch.
Good service! Private booth