Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo
4.2
218 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
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2 people
5 Jan 2025
19:00
- Good for groups
- Child-friendly
- Good for special occasions
Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Nanaimo celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Lakeview Park & Regional General Hospital in the Northern end of Nanaimo, we are a short turn off of Island Highway North. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$30 and under
- CuisinesUnspecified
- Hours of OperationDaily 11:00–22:00
- Phone number(250) 758-2388
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- AreaNanaimo
- Parking detailsNone
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
Menu
Surf & Turf
7oz Steak and Lobster TailCA$35.99
Tender, juicy 7oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail, cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
10oz Steak and Lobster TailCA$40.99
Tender, juicy 10oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail, cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
12oz Steak and 3oz Lobster TailCA$47.99
Tender, juicy 12oz striploin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail, cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Double surf your turf - 7ozCA$41.99
Tender, juicy 7oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika and two shrimp skewers. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Double surf your turf - 10ozCA$46.99
Tender, juicy 10oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika and two shrimp skewers. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Double surf your turf - 12ozCA$53.99
Tender, juicy 12oz striploin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika and two shrimp skewers. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Texas Trash PieCA$7.99
A sweets lover's paradise! Chocolate chips, caramel bits, pretzels, graham crackers, coconut, pecans, and more are packed into this heavenly slice. Served with a drizzle of fudge sauce.
7 oz SirloinCA$25.99
Tender, juicy top sirloin - aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection and fire-grilled to order. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw and seasoned fries. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
10 oz SirloinCA$30.99
Tender, juicy top sirloin - aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection and fire-grilled to order. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw and seasoned fries. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
12oz StriploinCA$37.99
This centre cut Striploin is for the real steak lovers out there. Seasoned in house for 8 hours and then grilled to order. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw and seasoned fries. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Starters
Double Dusted Chicken Wings 8 piecesCA$15.99
Dusted twice and cooked to a crispy finish. Try 'em sauced up just how you like 'em. Served with your choice of dipping sauce and carrot sticks.
Oven-Baked AntojitosCA$11.99
Montana's signature starter. Cheese, jalapeño, onion and red pepper, rolled in a tortilla and baked 'til it all melts together. Served with pesto sour cream.
KAPOW! ShrimpCA$13.99
Breaded jalapeño popcorn shrimp, deep-fried and then tossed in our signature KAPOW! sauce - a combo of creamy garlic, tangy thai chili, fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Smoked Brisket Potato SkinsCA$12.99
Crispy potato skins smothered in melted cheddar, in-house smoked beef brisket, Texas Bold BBQ sauce and green onion. Oven-baked until golden brown and served with sour cream.
Delicious Deep Fried PicklesCA$9.99
Served with a Kickin' Ranch Dip.
Pot Roast SoupCA$7.49
Slow-simmered pot roast with a medley of vegetables in a hearty beef broth.
Four-Cheese Spinach DipCA$13.99
Four different types of cheese, spinach and spices and oven-baked to order. Served with lots of crispy pita and nacho chips.
Beef NachosCA$20.99
Nachos topped with beef, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Pulled Pork NachosCA$20.99
Nachos topped with pulled pork, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Cheese NachosCA$18.99
Nachos topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Chicken NachosCA$20.99
Our Cajun grilled chicken breast topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Loaded Garlic and Cheese Pull-Apart BreadCA$9.99
Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread served warm and topped with crispy bacon, green onions and creamy garlic sauce.
BBQ Brisket Burnt EndsCA$11.99
A southern delicacy - tender low and slow in-house smoked BBQ beef brisket burnt ends served on a piece of Texas Toast, topped with shredded pickles and drizzled with an Alabama white BBQ sauce.
Fall-off-the-Bone-Ribs
Pork Back Ribs - Taster PlateCA$17.99
Freshly prepared and smoked in-house daily, Montana's is your home for authentic BBQ ribs. Coated in Montana's signature rib rub, slow smoked over hickory chips and then fire grilled to order. Hungry yet? Served with freshly baked cornbread, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
Pork Back Ribs - Half RackCA$24.99
Freshly prepared and smoked in-house daily, Montana's is your home for authentic BBQ ribs. Coated in Montana's signature rib rub, slow smoked over hickory chips and then fire grilled to order. Hungry yet? Served with freshly baked cornbread, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
Pork Back Ribs - Full RackCA$30.99
Freshly prepared and smoked in-house daily, Montana's is your home for authentic BBQ ribs. Coated in Montana's signature rib rub, slow smoked over hickory chips and then fire grilled to order. Hungry yet? Served with freshly baked cornbread, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
Honkin' Beef RibCA$36.99
A big, beefy rib slow-smoked to mouthwatering perfection. Grilled with your choice of BBQ sauce. Served with seasoned fries and choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw. Comes with freshly baked cornbread.
Rib & Wing ComboCA$22.99
Pork back ribs served with 4 double-dusted wings. Served with choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, our freshly baked cornbread and seasoned fries.
Steaks
7 oz SirloinCA$25.99
Tender, juicy top sirloin - aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection and fire-grilled to order. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw and seasoned fries. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
10 oz SirloinCA$30.99
Tender, juicy top sirloin - aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection and fire-grilled to order. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw and seasoned fries. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
12oz StriploinCA$37.99
This centre cut Striploin is for the real steak lovers out there. Seasoned in house for 8 hours and then grilled to order. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw and seasoned fries. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Mushroom SkilletCA$6.00
Sizzling whole mushrooms sauteéd in a garlicky wine sauce.
Herb ButterCA$1.00
Herb Butter Steak Topper
Hand-helds
Brisket BurgerCA$21.49
Our juicy Angus burger sauced with Texas Bold BBQ sauce and topped with tender low & slow in-house smoked BBQ beef brisket, real cheddar cheese, crispy Cajun onions, and chipotle ranch, served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun
Chipotle Firecracker BurgerCA$19.99
Our juicy Angus burger sauced with Chipotle Honey BBQ sauce, topped with bacon, crispy Cajun onions, real cheddar cheese, crispy jalapeños, served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
Canadian Burger EH!CA$19.99
Our juicy Angus burger sauced with apple butter BBQ sauce and topped with peameal bacon, tomato, real cheddar cheese, and mayo all on a toasted ACE Bakery bun. Served with seasoned fries.
Veggie BurgerCA$18.99
Our veggie burger sauced with Apple Butter BBQ sauce and topped with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms, goat cheese, tomato and mayo all on a toasted ACE Bakery Bun . Served with seasoned fries.
Austin Cheesesteak SandwichCA$19.99
Our low & slow in-house smoked BBQ beef brisket chopped and smothered with our signature Texas Bold BBQ sauce, onions and peppers, and melted cheddar cheese. Finished with a drizzle of Alabama white BBQ sauce.
BBQ Brisket SandwichCA$19.99
Low & slow in-house smoked BBQ beef brisket smothered with our signature Texas Bold BBQ sauce, real cheddar cheese and crispy Cajun onions served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun
Chicken TacosCA$18.49
Two soft shell tacos packed with tender grilled seasoned chicken, cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, red onions, diced tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro and lime juice. Finished off with a drizzle of our KAPOW! sauce.
Smokehouse WrapCA$19.49
Tender grilled seasoned chicken breast, crispy bacon, seasoned rice, diced tomatoes, green onion and cheddar cheese, drizzled with our garlic BBQ sauce, wrapped in a tortilla and oven baked.
Smoked Pulled Pork SandwichCA$18.99
In-house slow smoked pork, cooked until it falls apart and then tossed in Apple Butter BBQ sauce. Served on an ACE Bakery® bun and topped with creamy coleslaw.
Southern-Fried Chicken SandwichCA$19.99
In-house breaded, buttermilk fried seasoned chicken breast topped with chipotle ranch, creamy coleslaw, dill pickles and served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
Spicy Southern Chicken SandwichCA$20.98
In-house breaded, buttermilk fried chicken breast tossed in our in-house sweet and spicy Maple Habanero sauce and topped with chipotle ranch, creamy coleslaw, dill pickles and served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun. Served with your choice of house salad or seasoned fries.
Forks and Knives
BBQ Chicken FajitasCA$21.99
Sizzling hot strips of grilled seasoned chicken breast served with peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa and flour tortillas.
Buttermilk Fried ChickenCA$21.49
Tender seasoned chicken marinated in buttermilk and hand-tossed in our signature breading. Served over garlic mashed potatoes, a side of fresh veggies, freshly baked cornbread and topped with country-style gravy.
Chicken TendersCA$18.99
Crispy seasoned white-meat chicken strips, lightly breaded and served with seasoned fries and plum sauce. Served with carrot sticks.
Creamy Mac 'n CheeseCA$17.99
Spiral pasta smothered in a cheesy white wine cream sauce, baked in a skillet until golden brown and crispy. Served with freshly baked cornbread. Add Crispy Bacon | Add Buffalo Chicken | Add BBQ Brisket Burnt Ends
Chicken Burrito BowlCA$19.99
Seasoned grilled chicken on a bed of rice, roasted corn, black beans, onions, tomatoes, cheese, red peppers, guacamole, house-made Pico de Gallo garnished with a creamy cilantro sauce and crunchy corn tortillas.
One Piece Beer-Battered Fish & ChipsCA$17.99
One piece of flaky white fish, beer-battered and cooked to a golden crisp. Served with tartar sauce, coleslaw and seasoned fries.
Two Piece Beer-Battered Fish & ChipsCA$21.99
Two pieces of flaky white fish, beer-battered and cooked to a golden crisp. Served with tartar sauce, coleslaw and seasoned fries.
Caesar SaladCA$14.49
Crispy romaine lettuce served with a garlic Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Chicken Caesar SaladCA$19.49
Crispy romaine leaves tossed in a garlic Caesar dressing and topped with a grilled seasoned chicken breast, Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Apple Pecan Harvest SaladCA$14.99
Goat cheese, red pepper strips, spicy pecans, apple slices and dried cranberries on a bed of mixed field greens served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Apple Pecan Harvest SaladCA$19.99
Fire-grilled seasoned chicken breast, goat cheese, red pepper strips, spicy pecans, apple slices and dried cranberries on a bed of mixed field greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Club SaladCA$14.99
Crispy Romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
Chicken Club SaladCA$19.99
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
For the Lunchtime Rush
Chicken Club Wrap CA$13.99
Fire-grilled seasoned chicken breast, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, mayo-style and buttermilk dill dressing, wrapped up and served with your choice of seasoned fries or house salad.
BBQ Lunch TrioCA$13.99
Pick a Soup (Pot Roast or Feature Soup), a Salad (Caesar or House) and a 1/2 Sandwich (Pulled Pork, Chicken Club Wrap, or upgrade to Brisket Sandwich for +$0.99)
Chicken Club SaladCA$19.99
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
Classic BBQ BurgerCA$14.99
Our juicy Angus burger with lettuce, tomato and mayo-style dressing, served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
Pork Back Ribs - Taster PlateCA$17.99
Freshly prepared and smoked in-house daily, Montana's is your home for authentic BBQ ribs. Coated in Montana's signature rib rub, slow smoked over hickory chips and then fire grilled to order. Hungry yet? Served with freshly baked cornbread, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
The Sweet Stuff
Triple Layer Chocolate CakeCA$6.99
Three layers of old-fashioned chocolate cake served with a drizzle of warm English toffee and fudge sauce.
Shake N Share DonutsCA$7.99
Eight warm mini donuts made fresh to order and tossed in powdered sugar. Served with English toffee sauce.
Skillet CookieCA$7.99
Two Decadent chocolate chip cookies baked better than Nana's (yeah , we said it!) and served warm in a skillet with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Yummy!
Apple CrispCA$6.99
Warm apple crisp made with baked apples, cinnamon & brown sugar. Served with a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of English toffee sauce.
Kids
Scoobi Doo NoodlesCA$6.99
Scoobi Doo Noodles topped with your choice of cheesy alfredo or butter sauce. Served with toasted garlic bread and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Cheesy Cheese PizzaCA$8.99
Oven-baked individual cheese pizza. Served with your choice of side and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Kids BurgerCA$9.99
100% Canadian Sirloin Burger on an ACE bun, served with choice of side and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Kids Chicken FingersCA$7.99
Three lightly breaded all white meat chicken strips served with your choice of side, dipping sauce and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Ooey Gooey Grilled CheeseCA$6.99
Cheese melted between two slices of bread. Served with your choice of side and freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Pork Back RibsCA$9.99
Three of our famous fall-off-the-bone pork ribs brushed with your choice of Signature BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of side and freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
What 218 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.2
- 4.2Food
- 4.3Service
- 4.1Ambience
- 4Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Vancouver Island
Best Value
Vancouver Island
Good for groups
Vancouver Island
Great for creative cocktails
Vancouver Island
Healthy
Vancouver Island
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montana's BBQ & Bar in Nanaimo offers a "great experience" with consistently "amazing service." Guests rave about the "awesome food," particularly the "all you can eat ribs" and steak. While some found certain dishes lacking, the overall dining experience is enjoyable and efficiently handled, making it a "favorite place to go."
218 Reviews
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Matt
Vancouver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Fun atmosphere food good service good Bathroom very cleanIs this helpful?
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Danny
Vancouver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Good service i am definitely going back.Is this helpful?
- B
Brett
Vancouver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 24 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Mia our server was great. Got our kids food out first and made sure we got our orders and were happy.Is this helpful?
- S
Sally
Vancouver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
This is our new place to go. Best steak dinner by far.Is this helpful?
- J
Judy
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
Ribs were great, only issue was pesty fruit flies.Is this helpful?
- E
Eleanor
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
We had a really delicious meal, my partner had the all you can eat ribs which were not only delicious but he really got his money's worth, if not double (although he can barely move now). At the start it took a while for them to bring the refill plates but towards the end they were filling the table. We were also allowed to take the leftovers home which was very nice. I have the beef brisket burger which was great and well seasoned. Their long Island iced teas were yummy too. Pretty average pricing and good service. Will be backIs this helpful?
- C
Crystal
Vancouver
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 27 November 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
Had my staff dinner last night. Food was great the service not so much.Is this helpful?
- R
Ruth
Toronto
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
We reserved a table requesting a quiet corner and the staff set us up in a quiet nook away from the main dining area that was perfect for our needs. The staff was friendly and helpful.Is this helpful?
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Deb
Vancouver
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 1
We had a reservation (three senior ladies) and were seated in a booth in the far back corner beside the kitchen and next to noisy families. Waitress didn't smile and was not engaging. There were frequent very loud bumps coming from the other side of the wall we were sitting next to. We have eaten here three times within the last three months as we found the food to be good, however this dining experience will give us pause to dine here again in the near future.Is this helpful?
- v
vineet
Vancouver
1 review
1.01 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
- Overall 1
- Food 2
- Service 1
- Ambience 1
We were not notified they are closed during the power outage even after making a reservation a couple days beforeIs this helpful?
FAQs
Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 758-2388.
Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo is rated 4.2 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
5 Jan 2025
19:00
Order delivery or takeout
4715 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S5
Additional information
- AreaNanaimo
- Hours of OperationDaily 11:00–22:00
- PriceCAN$30 and under
- CuisinesUnspecified
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsNone
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
- Phone number(250) 758-2388