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 at our restaurant.
Explore offerings from Montana’s BBQ & Bar on 4715 Rutherford Rd in Nanaimo, with popular smokin' ribfest, classic kick-starters, fall-off-the-bone-ribs, and steaks available at this location.
Our famous four-cheese spinach dip loaded up with in-house smoked chicken breast to bring even more flavour! Served with lots of crispy pita and nacho chips.
It's BIG. Four bones of our in-house slow-smoked pork back ribs, a fire-grilled seasoned chicken breast, both sauced to your liking, and two grilled shrimp skewers brushed with a garlicky-Cajun glaze. Served with freshly baked cornbread, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and seasoned fries.
In-house, pulled pork slow-smoked in an Apple Butter BBQ sauce, elevated with caramelized thick-cut bacon and peameal bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, and leaf lettuce. Finished with crispy onion rings, peppercorn ranch, and our signature Texas Bold BBQ sauce on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun brushed with garlic butter. Served with your choice of seasoned fries or house salad.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT pork back ribs are back! Get 'em with your choice of BBQ sauce, in-house baked beans or coleslaw, freshly baked cornbread and seasoned fries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In-house breaded, buttermilk fried seasoned chicken breast topped with chipotle ranch, creamy coleslaw, dill pickles and served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
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.
Sizzling hot strips of grilled seasoned chicken breast served with peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa and flour tortillas.
Sizzling hot strips of fire grilled, seasoned 7 oz sirloin steak; served with peppers, onions, cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa and flour tortillas
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.
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
Fire-grilled, seasoned chicken breast on top of a bed of rice, roasted corn, beans, onions, cheese, red peppers, guacamole, house-made Pico de Gallo and garnished with a creamy cilantro sauce and crunchy corn tortillas.
Fire-grilled, seasoned 7 oz sirloin steak on top of a bed of rice, roasted corn, beans, cheese, red peppers, guacamole, house-made Pico de Gallo and garnished with a creamy cilantro sauce and crunchy corn tortillas.
Crispy romaine lettuce, tossed in a garlic Caesar dressing and topped with a fire-grilled, seasoned 7 oz sirloin steak; Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
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.
Fire-grilled, seasoned 7 oz sirloin steak; goat cheese, red pepper strips, spicy pecans, apple slices and dried cranberries; on a bed of mixed field greens, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Crispy Romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with a fire-grilled, seasoned 7 oz sirloin steak; cheese, maple bacon, green onions, grape tomatoes, cucumbers and seasoned croutons.
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.
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)
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
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.
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!
Creamy NY-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust served with crumbled chocolate chip cookies and drizzled with chocolate fudge and English toffee sauce.
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.
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.
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.
Hornitos Plata Tequila, triple sec and citrus blend; blended on shaved ice with the flavour of your choice and served with a kosher salt rim. Available in classic lime, strawberry purée or peach purée.
Hornitos Plata Tequila, triple sec and citrus blend; hand-shaken with the flavour of your choice and served with a kosher salt rim. Available in classic lime, strawberry purée or peach purée.
Captain Morgan Spiced rum, pineapple and coconut purée and a citrus juice blended on shaved ice; layered with your choice of strawberry or peach purée.
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.
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.
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.
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4.5
2,548 reviews
5 stars
1,778
4 stars
466
3 stars
121
2 stars
64
1 star
119
NM
nicole miron
3 days ago
5.0
Great restaurant, our waitress Caroline was very welcoming.
We came in with no reservations, a party of 8 they quickly accommodated us.
Raul was quick to greet us. We brought company from Ontario, and they received the elk and mouse paper hats for the grandkids.
Great service, great atmosphere.
And fabulous staff.
Definitely recommend you try it.
Thanks
Nicole
PL
Pierre Leveille
3 days ago
5.0
Got in at last minute and the Manager Raul and the staff was able to accommodate us in a very short time and like I said, very short time. Both Sophie and Raul were great and always smiling. Thank you very much, will be passing positive reviews to all the people. Merci beaucoup, Gracias!
FR
Frank Rösner
4 days ago
1.0
Went there Friday the 7th for dinner on our way back from Victoria. We ordered 10 Oz steak medium rare. Steak was definitely not 10 Oz and was tough and dry. Slow service . Did not offer coffee refills or water. When we ordered desert, waited for 20 minutes and no one came. we complained and will never return. This place does not live up to the hype
SD
Shannon Doidge
Aug 9, 2026
2.0
Couldnt cook a steak if their lives depended on it. Only saving grace was the wonderful server that really tried to make it right. Unfortunately taking the steak back to cook a new one didnt work. Wanted medium rare. Got well done.....got a new one still medoum well....more towards well...very dry...yuck. luckily she took 30$ off the bill. I took it home for the dog.
RG
Roberta G
Jul 16, 2026
1.0
I dont know about the other 4 and 5 star reviews on here, they must be sponsored or paid reviews, but this Montana's is absolutely brutal. Avoid at all costs.
The outside of the restaurant is dirty, windows/doors are dirty and smudged. Inside, there is years of dust built up, I dont think its ever been cleaned. This place is absolutely gross. Upon arriving to the recently "cleaned" table, there was food leftover from previous customers under the table, old smudged something on the back of the booth, and we waited for the waitress to return and clean under the table before we could sit down.
The waitress (Mia) seemed okay at the start, but then quickly soured. She gave us some time to look over the menu, returned a little while later and told us our drink selections were unavailable, so as we looked for new selections, she asked us to essentially hurry up because she had another table waiting. Nice. We waited 10-15 mins for 3 beers, and the rest were soda drinks. Clearly, not enough staff working to handle the amount of diners.
We placed our dinner orders to be completely disappointed all around the table. Ribs were old, overcooked, cold and so charred and dry they were barely edible. Sides between each person's plates were inconsistent, but the one consistency was the corn breads that were old, dry and could be used as hockey pucks. I really wonder if there is any quality control, the food sent out from this kitchen is an absolute disgrace. Upgrades to "loaded" baked potatoes was so not worth it - the potato was stone cold, cheese tasted old and moldy, just disgusting. Manager took the same potato to be barely rewarmed, and returned to the table. Barely seemed to care that there was a problem at the table. Extremely hard to get a soda refill here as well, waitress was inattentive and only checked in once.
The bathrooms were filthy, toilet paper everywhere, sticky floors, urinals w black mold and graffiti inside the stalls.
Save your money and time, go anywhere else but here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Nanaimo have a patio?
Yes, this Montana's restaurant at 4715 Rutherford Rd in Nanaimo does have a patio for dining, which is open based on weather conditions. It's the perfect outdoor spot to kick back and enjoy all of your signature bbq favourites in the fresh air.
Does Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo accept reservations?
Yes, Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo accepts reservations which can be made online via OpenTable.
What are the opening hours of Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo?
Montana's BBQ & Bar Nanaimo is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Does Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo offer takeout and delivery?
Yes, they offer both in-store pickup and delivery services. You can order online through their website or mobile apps.
Is there a patio at Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo for outdoor dining?
Yes, Montana’s Nanaimo has an enclosed patio which is open depending on weather conditions.
Does Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo provide vegetarian and gluten-friendly menu options?
Yes, Montana’s offers vegetarian-friendly items such as veggie burgers and salads. They also offer gluten-friendly options like ribs and a gluten-friendly bun. Please notify staff of any allergies due to possible cross-contamination.
Can I watch sports at Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo?
Absolutely, the restaurant features TVs showing various sports including Canadian curling, hockey, and football, providing a perfect atmosphere for sports fans.
Is Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo family-friendly and accessible?
Yes, Montana's welcomes families, offers high chairs, accessible seating, braille menus, changing tables, and wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms.
Where is Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo located and what are some nearby points of interest?
Montana's is located at 4715 Rutherford Rd near Lakeview Park and Regional General Hospital. Nearby places include Driftwood Great Chinese Buffet for diverse dining, London Drugs for pharmacy and electronics needs, and Prime Golf for recreational activities.
How can nearby attractions enhance my visit to Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo?
You can enjoy a meal at Montana’s before or after visiting nearby attractions such as Lakeview Park for outdoor activities or shopping at Best Buy and Ardene. This makes for a convenient and enjoyable day out in the area.
Are there convenient transportation or service locations near Montana’s BBQ & Bar Nanaimo?
Yes, the restaurant is a short turn off Island Highway North and is near the Regional General Hospital. Nearby service locations include medical clinics like Dr. Adam Zanbilowicz and LifeLabs, as well as banking ATMs like Scotiabank and RBC Royal Bank for added convenience.
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