This was my first time in Canada and we just randomly searched up this restaurant and did not regret it at all. This was some of the best bbq we've had and we definitely want to come back. The restaurant itself had like a western/ lodge theme which was comfortable to be in. Our server Courtney was amazing and made sure to check up on us and make sure I was good because of my allergies. The food itself was good. I was not expecting the ribs to be fall off the bone since they usually aren't back home. I wanted to sit there all day to eat the all you can eat ribs. The steak was probably one of the best restaurant steaks I've had in a while as well. The drinks were really good but not too strong. Overall really good experience and recommend trying this place out. read more

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Service could have been better but the server was super kind. There just wasn't any consistency, they sat us and never told the server so it took 20 m to be greeted, then the server didn't write her name with crayon how they do. I'll be back still. read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - My masterpiece - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Pooh and I took my dad here for supper last night and it was great!! The three of us had steaks with loaded baked potatoes. I've never had a loaded baked potato before and it was a treat! All our steaks were cooked to perfection - medium rare - and the sides were equally delicious! Our server, Madi, was a hoot! She was super friendly A great experience read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Strip loin steak, loaded baked potato, coleslaw and onion rings - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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I would give this a 3.8 out of 5 stars. The server Cory that we had was extremely friendly, helpful, and very quick with getting everything that we asked for. I had the chicken tenders with seasoned fries. The fries were done well and with enough seasoning so that they were well balanced. The seasoning isn't just salt and I really enjoy that since it didn't taste too salty. The chicken breading was very slightly seasoned and I would preferred if it was seasoned a bit more. The chicken itself was moist and tender. The plum sauce was average but had a good balance to it. The prices are not expensive but not cheap and I feel appropriate for the service and quality of the food. The design concept of the restaurant is unique but cozy. The exception are the tablecloths which are very early 2000s and I think out of place in 2022. The paper on the table makes sense for children and gives it a family vibe. However I don't think the paper and table cloth are necessary. Final remarks: a decent place for a family meal or something to eat with friends. read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Chicken tenders - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Family gathering for dinner. First the positive- the burger was good but. Now the negatives: ribs were overcooked- like shoe leather with very little meat on the bones. The sirloin steak was overcooked but edible. The apple crisp was overly sweet and practically inedible too. Isobel was a very nice server - kitchen problem isn't on her. read more

I generally enjoy Montanas for what it is, chain style steaks, burgers, ribs. But my experience yesterday wasn't that great. There were only 2 other tables in the restaurant and our server was beyond frazzled. She was incredibly friendly, but seemed to be overwhelmed and incredibly forgetful. My steak was requested to be rare, it was at best medium rare, which I expected because they always overcook the steak. But it was also barely warm when it came to my table, the onion rings were soggy but my baked potato was good. My friend said that her brisket sandwich was good but required more sauce, easy fix. The flavour was good for my steak it just would have been better if it was hot. It was pretty quiet when we were there which was nice, I don't think our waitress would have handled a large crowd well. This doesn't generally speak to the experience at this location, and if I eat here again I'll update, but so far they stay at 3 stars for me. read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Sirloin steak, baked beans, baked potato - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Racist service. Mediocre and expensive food. Interior needs cleaning and re-painting. Ambiance is low. Venue was not busy, but sole bartender (balding white male, aged about 40 - 45, about 6 feet tall) preferred to serve later-arriving white customers first. Not an honest mistake, and he made no apology and then further insulted non-white diner. Montana's ignored formal complaint for 3 months. Non-white patrons advised not to use this South Keys venue, or instead file Human Rights complaints if necessary. read more

All very good! The tacos with sweet potato fries are my new go to, even for carry out. The drink was amazing on a nice patio day! And the spinach dip was much better than my last review. Very good and will definitely be back for all! read more

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Absolutely wonderful service and ribs! We ordered the spinach dip to start. Nicely toasted bread with a rich and creamy dip that had a kick! The wings and ribs were nothing short of perfection! To top it off we had the apple crumble with warm toffee sauce and French vanilla ice cream. Everything was wonderful that we forgot to take pictures. Hats off to our splendid servers Adam and Nicole. read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Warm Apple Crumble with French Vanilla Ice Cream. Warm Toffee Sauce on the Side - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Large portions of mediocrit food with lots of opportunities to get up-charged. Service experience seems to vary and wait staff seems inexperienced. Would you like a loaded baked potato? Sure, that's an up-charge. Veggies, up-charge. Caesar salad, yup and up-charge. Asked for no BBQ sauce on burger, fail. After they made a new one, they didn't even it removed from the bill. My sirloin steak was a bit tough and dry. If I had to go back, I'd just get the wings. Go across the street for much better food and service. read more

I ordered a fish n' chips from here to go. It was absolutely delicious with just the right balance of crispy and juicy. The reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the portion seemed overwhelmingly light for the price point compared to the same dish at other restaurants at the same or similar price. read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Fish and chips - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I ordered the taco bowl because I was feeling adventurous, which didn't work out in my favour. The chicken was partially burnt and the dish was kinda bland other than that; I don't know I was expecting a lot more from an item called a "taco bowl". Our waitress was ok but she came off as flirty in a overly complimenty kind of way. Likes there's sucking up to get tips, then there's flirting, it was flirting. It felt like she wanted a different tip; My girlfriend was a little pissed to say the least. One star boo. Ps, the country aesthetic is tacky as shit - it feels like you just grabbed things some brain dead country singers list off in their songs. Rant over I'm fucked. read more

Good - not great. They've got the old rustic log cabin decor going on. Nice, but I had a big moose head staring at me throughout my meal that I wasn't keen on. One thing they've got going for them is that they've got a massive menu with loads of choices. My friend had the veggie burger and swears it's the best in town. Our table also had the chicken penne that was also good. Myself, I didn't fare so well. I had the lunch trio special. A great deal I thought. Soup, salad, a small sandwich and a cookie to go. The soup and salad were ok but the accompanying sandwich (a club wrap) was not. Soggy from too much ranch dressing, wilted lettuce, little bits of chicken and the bacon was practically non existent. So if you do go for the trio, I suggest you go for the other option for the sandwich. Our waitress was nice and the service was great. I'd give them another go and try something else next time. read more

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This spot is what you expect. Food is okay, I ordered the nachos & shared them (18.99 w beef). The portion was a good size but they did cheap out on the meat. Atmosphere is pretty good and I like that they don't rush you along. In general pretty good. I'll be back. read more

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Fast service and fair price. Food is good. I've only done take outs and it was quick and smooth.

This place is fine. A lot of people even like it. To me, it's just another big chain that provides adequate food at elevated prices and survives on lifestyle branding to bring people in. Oh, that sounded so cynical. I don't even remember why we went here - we tend to go to one-off restaurants. I'm sure we had a reason (i.e. proximity to the movie theatre). Maybe it was just so we could say we'd given it a chance. The food was fine, non-descript. The décor was big-brand style (lots of wood, country flavour). Service was standard, nothing of note. Would I recommend: It's not that I don't think that people should go there, but for me, personally, it's not a place I'd recommend. Would I return: Unlikely. If someone else absolutely loved it, and wanted to meet there ... I'd be ok with it. read more

We stopped by for a late lunch (2:45pm). We were seated immediately and drinks were served quickly. We had a very pleasant waitress and our appetizers were served quickly (tomato and basil soup- delicious!). The rest of our food was served about 30 minutes after ordering and it was very good. Only complaint was that the steak was not good quality. We even ordered dessert afterwards (skillet cookie and half-a-mile high mud pie) and they were also very good. I would come back! read more

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Checked out Montana's on a Friday night at 7pm. Our group waited 40 minutes for a table; like most of the others customers that showed up for dinner at this time. Their waiting area is very small, and it was filled up with customers. It was frustrating because I did not know where to stand, and there were customers constantly coming and going. I ended up posting myself between the doors of the entrance. It was freezing. If you know the layout of this location you would feel bad for some of the customers trying to eat their dinner. Some customers that were waiting were literally standing next to tables, hoovering over patrons. Again, because the place was packed and the waiting area was filled. Once being seated we ordered drinks and spinach dip. We were so hungry that the spinach dip tasted like the best thing we ever ate. I'm sure it was microwaved because the bowl was pipping hot. It was good though. The entrees took a bit longer to come out. A house salad with chicken, veggie fajitas, goat cheese pasta and ribs were ordered. There not a whole lot of options for vegetarians here, since it is a roadhouse restaurant. But the veggie burger looked delicious, and I regret not getting it. The goat cheese pasta was amazing, and I am not a goat cheese lover. It had ambite, and it was scrumptious. The fajitas were....meh. You get about 5 tortillas per tray, and they are pretty small. I ate about five, and was still not full. It would have been nice if it came with rice or beans at least, and a big bottle of hot sauce! ;) If you are used to eating at Mexican cuisines, then stay far away from the fajitas!!! For dessert the mini donuts were shared and that was the highlight of my night. Warm, deep fried donuts with caramel dipping sauce. So good! Our server was a sweetheart and was attentive. I know I keep saying this but I think that I am going to give the Cara chains a break for now, especially this location. Not my favorite! Tip:: If you want to miss the dinner crowd, show up at least after 7:30pm. They wait times are cut to 0-15 minutes. read more

Just received food order delivered by Uber Eats..... The food, in one word..... DISGUSTING!! The beef nachos looked like my dog just barfed. Everything was cold, tasteless and just plain cheap. I will never order or eat at Montana's Merivale Road again. I've been in this world a very long time and this was, by far, the worst food I've ever, ever tasted. I can't believe what we got for the price we paid. It wasn't worth one tenth of the cost. I am truly appalled!!!!!!!! read more

I was actually quite disappointed with this location. A friend and I came here after work to sit and talk over a few appetizers during the summer. The only good thing about this place was the service - our waitress was really sweet, remembered our orders, and brought us our food very quickly. It's just too bad that the food was less than mediocre. We had their chicken quesadillas and spinach dip. The quesadillas has no flavor whatsoever, and there was hardly any filling, either. The spinach dip was greasy and just tasted like mayo. We were really surprised, since we had been to other Montana's locations before, and the food was never an issue. It also didn't help that there were tons of flies and huge bugs flying around the whole restaurant. A few of them kept coming around our food and one of them even flew straight into my friend's head! It was funny at the time, but not exactly great for our appetites. The doors were left open, so the flies kept coming in, and it was fairly cold outside, so we were pretty chilly the whole time we were there. We tried to finish our appetizers, but couldn't. We left hungry and freezing, and we were happy to have seen each other, but not so happy with our choice of restaurant. read more

They only serve Iniskillen for Pinot Grigio which I don't like and is a deal breaker for me. Will never come back for that reason. Also, wanted to order nachos but they didn't have tortilla chips. Seriously, there's no excuse for that! read more

I have to say that the more I go to Montana's, the more I don't want to goto any other place in its category. My experiences with this location have been favourable over the handful of times that we've been here. The staff seem to sense when you need something, or when's a good time to clear the table, something I have found to be lacking at other places. I personally like the Firecracker Burger, and the last time their Pot Roast Soup tasted exactly as how it sounds like it would read more

Same fare as other locations but this one probably has one of my favourite (without a view) patios I can think of. It's spacious (the patio) unlike most which seem quite cramped. I also love that they are a stone throw from the cineplex which works out great with Montana's being part of the Scene card program. Great place to start or end (or both) a night out at the movies. read more

Nothing has changed. I still love going to Montanas. food is still good. service is still good. and I hope i have typed enough to satisfy this stupid computer...lol read more

The food was quite delicious. My steak was cooked just how I like it. However, the server, Oliver, was average at best. Not personable at all, forgot the silverware until I asked for it, and barely made a presence. read more

Pros: Great food, good price. Service was awesome (Angie). Food arrives pretty quick. Desserts are good also. Love the fact that they had a "taste everything" plate, and 2.99$ desserts. Cons: Not enough room between our table and the others, as servers kept hitting my chair when they walk by (and I wasn' t that much "out"). Wiggly chairs that makes you think it will break at any moments are not a good thing. In general, good place to eat for great meat. Will certainly return. read more

Best honey garlic wings in town! I love the burgers too! Lots of choices and great for family occasions! One of my most beloved spots in Ottawa. read more

Came to Montana's starving with my boyfriend, after we had seen a movie on Friday evening. We were greeted by a very kind waitress. She was very charismatic, and helpful. Loved the service! Since my boyfriend had decided to look at the menu very thoroughly, we ordered drinks in the meanwhile. He had selected a nice beer in a Montana's boot - style cup for around $8. 00. It was very cute! I had gotten the southern lemonade for $6.50. My boyfriend's drink came back very quickly, but mine had taken quite a while to arrive, and it came back as the wrong drink, (I'm assuming it was the smoked peach lemonade, as it tasted peachy). It tasted decent, so it wasn't a big deal personally. Besides that, we had settled on selecting our entree meals. I ordered the Rib N' Sausage combo, for $26.00 dollars, and my boyfriend selected the Chipotle Firecracker burger for $15.00. The meals came back fairly quickly, and we were suprised by the portion size of my ribs dish. It was pretty small for a $26.00 dollar meal. The ribs had a great sauce, but they weren't fall-off-the-bone tender, and I had to do some tugging at the meat with my teeth to get it off. I had made a comment to my boyfriend saying that our home-made ribs were better, as we are on the hunt to find a place that makes ribs better than our home-made ribs. A man dressed in a simple dress shirt with a stern look on his face, abruptly interrupted the convo between my boyfriend and I, and demanded to know why I made that comment and if I make ribs myself. I replied that my dry rub was very special, and he had said that Montana's uses a combination of dry rub and sauce, (obviously). I said it was very good, (in an uncomfortable manner). He had left, and my boyfriend and I had realized that he was the manager/owner of the restaurant. We felt very uncomfortable due to his eavesdropping of our conversation, his rude tone, and his intimidating manner. Despite that occurance, I thought the meal was decent. There was one sausage placed on the plate beside the ribs, and it was great in flavour. The dish also came with small sides of mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and a small square of cornbread, (though they were very delicious). I finished my meal fairly quickly and was still hungry. I remember the portion size of the same meal being bigger the last time I had come to Montana's (a year ago). Though, it might have been due to the location. My boyfriend's burger came back with a nice M branded on the bun, which I personally thought was a unique touch! I had a bite of his burger, and it was very delicious! The fried Chipotle peppers on the burger were delicious, and loved the fried onions on there as well! Definately regretted not ordering the burger instead. I love the Montana's in Kanata Centrum, from the previous times that I had visited the restaurant. I was hoping to have the same experience at this location as well, but is was kind of disappointing to be frank. read more

I have fond memories of visiting Montana's when I was younger. I always enjoyed the food and atmosphere when my parents took me as a child. I decided to go back recently as an adult and was disappointed. The portions on my meal were small compared to the menu picture. The waiter had been given too many tables on the patio. The patio furniture was cheap and uncomfortable. The food tasted good. read more

The food was ok, but not for the price. I have had much better food. The staff is polite and very gregarious.

Besides the fact that the food was so slow coming out and the bun on the Philly Cheese sandwich was completely burnt... The service was just so poor. The place was not busy, but we were ignored the whole night. The table not wiped down, drink orders not taken, then slow to come, and one order never showed up, apps slow to come then completely finished then waited so long for main to arrive. First drinks finished, glasses empty, could not get someone's attention that I wanted another. Then burnt buns... yeeesh. read more

We've been here a couple of times and they are usually pretty good with the kids (hats, colouring sheets and their food comes in little card canoes with jokes on. Quite a good menu for the kids too with different options of mins and sides etc Veggie feta burger is great (us veggies usually get forgotten at meaty places!) all good and fair prices read more

I went last week with my friends as we select a restaurant every now and then to set and enjoy the food. I ordered medium rare but it came as well done. Other orders were the correct ones. When I asked for my stake to be the correct one they immediately called the manager and he gave me a new one on the house. The food tasted good but the service was very slow that you forget what you ordered. read more

We have eaten here before and the food and service are usually great. For that reason, when we had relatives coming for a visit we thought of Montana's first and made a reservation for 14 people on the following Friday night. (Booked on Monday afternoon) We contacted the restaurant on Wednesday and found out that the reservation was not written down and they had no room. The response from Paul was, that happens. We won't take a chance on that again! read more

Went in for a late dinner(10pm) ordered the ribs and grilled chicken platter with fries and cornbread. Ribs came out warm not hot and meat was dry and burnt. Chicken also came out warm and was already sliced and dry. The bottom of the cornbread had a corner missing add fries were meh. Service was good and the best part was the powder sugar donuts with caramel dip we got for desert. Overall I was not impressed and definitely will not be coming back to this restaurant. read more

Had our work party at Montana's. Serving staff were amazing and attentive. Great job!

Great place, laid-back environment, great individual's who work there. They always greet you with a smile on their face and they seem like they want to work there. Great food, excellent prices and their bartenders are very friendly. Will always have my business. read more

Fellow Vegetarians! If you're looking for an amazing veggie burger, Montana's is the place to go. Their burger is topped with fresh feta cheese, sauteed mushrooms, green and red peppers, onions, and topped with apple butter bbq sauce. I love it! I eat the burger without the bun otherwise I can't finish it and I use the lettuce as the bun. Also get the coupon for the free pita chips with 4-cheese spinach dip! read more

I ate out twice this week at Montana's on what was both a busy weekend and a quiet Monday evening. Both times I was really impressed by the friendly and fast service, as a seat at the bar gets you fed and watered as quickly as you could want. The food itself was generous and fresh, although the chicken wings were smothered in a little too much sauce for my taste. The pork ribs were superb, I will go back for the eat all you like ribs on Wednesdays. read more

This use to be a weekly stop for us and the kids, but it has had a steady decline for the past 3 or 4 years. The last order of antijito's (July/11) ended up in the garbage they were so bad. The service is pretty good and they still have okay chicken wings but the prices have continued to climb as the food quality has gone down. They use to make things fresh but apparently everything comes in pre-made now and it's quality continues to decline. This place is pricey for a family of four and no longer worth the visit as the food quality has dropped. Too bad, as it was once a pretty good food chain. read more