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Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo, Nanaimo, BC

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

4.4
4.4
237 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
4715 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S5

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Nanaimo
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 237 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Child-friendly

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for brunch

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montana's BBQ & Bar in Nanaimo offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "fun atmosphere" and excellent service. Known for their "great food," patrons enjoy dishes like the Giant Beef Rib and steak. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the family-friendly environment and "amazing value" make it a favorite for many.

237 Reviews
  1. Roy

    Vancouver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Had a wonderful dinner date with friends at Montanas there were ribs, steaks and a honk’n beef (rib) on the table. So delicious. Excellent service and great food. Thank you Montanas team Nanaimo .

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  2. Debbie

    Vancouver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have had better food here, while still tasty, it’s brisket did not have much Texas bold flavour at all. Our server was only there to take our order, being our food and give us the bill. She did not ask if we wanted more to drink, or even dessert. We had to ask to sit at a lower table because I would not touch the ground. Having a reservation didn’t matter to them at all. Even after showing them I had one. We travelled from up island to come here for dinner because it has always been amazing. Not this time!

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  3. Michael

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for kids. Giant Beef Rib is excellent.

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  4. Mary

    Vancouver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for our daughters birthday. We were there a good 10 mins before our server acknowledged us and asked us for drinks. We were there at 3:30 pm so it was not busy. My hubbys drink took a long time. We all order the same thing the rib & chicken wing sampler. Again order took a long time and when it did come the baked potatoes were not cooked through and only warm plus we did not get our chicken wings. We called our server who apologized and said she would see if they had cooked baked potatoes, finally they came but they were supposed to be loaded but hardly had anything on them. The chicken wings didn’t arrive until we had all finished our meals. Although they were at least hot and tasty.

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  5. Rowena

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be an improvement if the staff at the front were more welcoming, rather than just those taking orders, as they didn't seem enthusiastic about seeing customers and didn't even smile, unlike the rest of the staff who were very accommodating.

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  6. Julie

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we were looking forward to this trip down island and getting to eat at Montana's. We had to adjust our reservation due to a delay on our guests coming over from the mainland and they sat us promptly. Our 7 year old grandson loved it there as well. Two thumbs up!

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  7. Holly

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Mike

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  9. Paul

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 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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  10. Mike

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 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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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 237 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Montana's BBQ & Bar - Nanaimo

4715 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5S5

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Nanaimo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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