Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

4.4

235 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Child-friendly

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food BBQ restaurant and sports bar. 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, enjoy classic BBQ cooking, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(250) 758-2388
Website
https://www.montanas.ca/en/locations/bc/nanaimo/4715-rutherford-rd
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
4715 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S5
Area
Nanaimo
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

The Ultimate SmokeCA$30.99
A mouth-watering taste of what makes us Canada's Home for BBQ! Dig into 4 sauced-up pork back ribs, slow-cooked beef brisket, and melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork? All smoked in-house every day! Why choose just one when you can have all three? Served with freshly baked cornbread and seasoned fries.
The WhiteoutCA$30.99
This trio of crispy favourites finally answers the age-old question: why did the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast and the mild seasoned, white-meat Chicken Strips cross the road? They were trying to get to our signature KAPOW! popcorn shrimp! Served with freshly baked cornbread, a side of country gravy, and seasoned fries.
The Pitmaster's ComboCA$30.99
A combo of our 3 favourite meats, all in one platter! This triple crown includes 4 smoked-in-house pork back ribs, slow-cooked, tender beef brisket, and 4 double-dusted chicken wings tossed in mild sauce. Served with freshly baked cornbread and seasoned fries.

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, choice of side 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, choice of side 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, choice of side 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 +60 Cals| Add Buffalo Chicken +240 Cals| 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, choice of side 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.
Kids 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 235 people are saying

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Neighbourhood gem
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Good for special occasions
Vancouver Island
Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Montana's BBQ & Bar in Nanaimo offers a lively dining experience with "great service" and "delicious food," perfect for special occasions. The ribs are "finger licking, fall off the bone fantastic" and the smoked chicken nachos come "highly recommended." While service is typically attentive, some nights may vary. Reservations are suggested.

235 Reviews

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Holly
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our server, food was amazing. The smell of the food made you very hungry
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Mike
Vancouver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant, always enjoy the food and service. One negative comment.. when I arrived at Montana's my reservation did not show up on their computer.
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Paul
Vancouver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat hence it’s always busy so be sure to reserve ahead
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Mike
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant. Always good food and service.
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Mark
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Group of 7. Everyone enjoyed their meals. OUr server, Sarah, was excellent.
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Grace
Vancouver1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
the reason why we reserved a seat so that we can a good spot and i already indicated that we want a couch seat for that day but still we seated in the at the bck of the waiting area which is everytime that someone passby we have this feeling that we are blocking the walkway then we ask for a seat transfer and they transfer us to beside the kitchen which is too hot…
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Janet
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fruit flies over drinks…. Coleslaw not very good… flavorless
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Yazan
Vancouver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The ribs were tasty but needs more sauce and spices. Staff was polite but will definitely need a smilier face.
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Tommy
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service was excellent. I would definitely go back again.
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Tom
Vancouver1 review
3.0
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good value on the deal of the day menu. We have been a few time for the all you can eat ribs. Ribs this time were more fatty than on previous visits. Cole slaw I'd lacking flavor.
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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 4.4 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

4715 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S5

Additional information

Area
Nanaimo
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–22:00
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
https://www.montanas.ca/en/locations/bc/nanaimo/4715-rutherford-rd
Phone number
(250) 758-2388

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Meat the 30's

The Ultimate SmokeCA$30.99

The WhiteoutCA$30.99

The Pitmaster's ComboCA$30.99

Starters

Double Dusted Chicken Wings 8 piecesCA$15.99

Oven-Baked AntojitosCA$11.99

KAPOW! ShrimpCA$13.99

Smoked Brisket Potato SkinsCA$12.99

Delicious Deep Fried PicklesCA$9.99

Pot Roast SoupCA$7.49

Four-Cheese Spinach DipCA$13.99

Beef NachosCA$20.99

Pulled Pork NachosCA$20.99

Cheese NachosCA$18.99

Chicken NachosCA$20.99

Loaded Garlic and Cheese Pull-Apart BreadCA$9.99

BBQ Brisket Burnt EndsCA$11.99

Fall-off-the-Bone-Ribs

Pork Back Ribs - Taster PlateCA$17.99

Pork Back Ribs - Half RackCA$24.99

Pork Back Ribs - Full RackCA$30.99

Honkin' Beef RibCA$36.99

Rib & Wing ComboCA$22.99

Steaks

7 oz SirloinCA$25.99

10 oz SirloinCA$30.99

12oz StriploinCA$37.99

Mushroom SkilletCA$6.00

Herb ButterCA$1.00

Hand-helds

Brisket BurgerCA$21.49

Chipotle Firecracker BurgerCA$19.99

Canadian Burger EH!CA$19.99

Veggie BurgerCA$18.99

Austin Cheesesteak SandwichCA$19.99

BBQ Brisket SandwichCA$19.99

Chicken TacosCA$18.49

Smokehouse WrapCA$19.49

Smoked Pulled Pork SandwichCA$18.99

Southern-Fried Chicken SandwichCA$19.99

Spicy Southern Chicken SandwichCA$20.98

Forks and Knives

BBQ Chicken FajitasCA$21.99

Buttermilk Fried ChickenCA$21.49

Chicken TendersCA$18.99

Creamy Mac 'n CheeseCA$17.99

Chicken Burrito BowlCA$19.99

One Piece Beer-Battered Fish & ChipsCA$17.99

Two Piece Beer-Battered Fish & ChipsCA$21.99

Caesar SaladCA$14.49

Chicken Caesar SaladCA$19.49

Apple Pecan Harvest SaladCA$14.99

Chicken Apple Pecan Harvest SaladCA$19.99

Club SaladCA$14.99

Chicken Club SaladCA$19.99

For the Lunchtime Rush

Chicken Club Wrap CA$13.99

BBQ Lunch TrioCA$13.99

Chicken Club SaladCA$19.99

Classic BBQ BurgerCA$14.99

Pork Back Ribs - Taster PlateCA$17.99

The Sweet Stuff

Triple Layer Chocolate CakeCA$6.99

Shake N Share DonutsCA$7.99

Skillet CookieCA$7.99

Apple CrispCA$6.99

Kids

Scoobi Doo NoodlesCA$6.99

Cheesy Cheese PizzaCA$8.99

Kids BurgerCA$9.99

Kids Chicken FingersCA$7.99

Ooey Gooey Grilled CheeseCA$6.99

Kids Pork Back RibsCA$9.99

Overall ratings and reviews