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 Halifax celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Scoiabank Theatre Halifax & Sir Sandforc Fleming Park in the Northwest core of Halifax. 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 196B Chain Lake Dr in Halifax, 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.
Slow-smoked brisket piled high with caramelized thick-cut bacon, topped with breaded jalapeños and rich cream cheese, all served on a soft, toasted ACE Bakery® bun. Bold, smoky, and perfectly indulgent
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.
A combo of our 3 favourite meats all in one platter! This triple crown includes 4 in-house slow-smoked pork back ribs, tender beef brisket, and seasoned white-meat chicken strips tossed in our mild sauce. Served with freshly baked cornbread and seasoned fries.
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.
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.
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 buttermilk dill sauce.
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.
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 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
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.
A smoky BBQ classic piled high with our low and slow, in-house smoked beef brisket and tender pulled pork tossed in Apple Butter BBQ sauce. Smothered with our signature Texas Bold BBQ sauce and Caesar dressing, then topped with crispy onion rings. Served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun brushed with garlic butter and your choice of seasoned fries or house salad.
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
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.
Reviews
4.5
2,371 reviews
5 stars
1,693
4 stars
372
3 stars
110
2 stars
74
1 star
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Ian David Cowan
3 days ago
2.0
I was there with my family on Tuesday August 11 between 5 and 7 pm.
So the food was good, my nephew had a pulled pork sandwich which he inhaled. The sirloin tips were tasty and even that weird white sauce and the minced dill pickles were good. Why was it sitting on some soggy Texas toast was never explained. The potato skins with brisket meat were really good. The wings were delicious and I'm picky about wings.
The nachos were GARBAGE! Stale chips, cold, meagre toppings. They looked like nachos a mean older brother might make for a younger sibling!! Stone Cold! Did I mention how cold they were. I was with family so I didn't send them back like I wanted to.
Our server was super disinterested, barely talked about the menu, skipped the specials but did mention that she has two other jobs and only works one shift a week. She said that, and my brother and Iooked at each other and were like "expect less!"
Montana's isn't a terrible place to eat, but they will soon have a reputation for being one if they don't get their affairs in order. I didn't see any management working the dining room quality checking on any of the tables either.
I rarely go to Montana's and will not likely return to this location.
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Lawrence Conrad
Aug 6, 2026
5.0
Haven't come to this place enough when ironically, I had my first date with my wife here. Decided to stop in for a steak by myself as a treat and ran into Mike, who used to work at Leftys! Great guy and provided great service as usual. And the food was amazing!
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Aug 2, 2026
1.0
I never thought I would be giving this location one star but after yesterday afternoon definitely. The restaurant wasn’t busy at all, but service was terrible. Had to ask twice for a refill of water that never came, yet we had three different servers. The lady who brought our food didn’t know what steak was med rare or well cooked. Waited and waited for our bill it never came. Had to goto front to ask for it, so she went and found the serve. Last visit was no better so we thought maybe it was a one off but definitely not. Definitely not worth $105. Won’t be retuning which is sad always enjoyed it here frequently.
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Andrew Furlong
Jul 31, 2026
3.0
The food is great, but every time we order take-out, something is missing. After three times having different sides missing (corn bread once, pita bread with spinach dip twice) I checked to make sure everything was there before leaving. All the food was there, but I didn’t check to make sure the paid add-ons to food were there. This time was the bacon requested by a toddler for her burger, who is disappointed that the food she chose all by herself is missing.
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Ying Tam
Jul 30, 2026
4.0
We went to Montana’s after shopping and it is standard fare for this type of restaurant, ie what you might find in a suburban mall with a movie theatre and big box retailers.
But we did have fantastic service from Tara. She checked on us soon after our food arrived, and she immediately rectified a problem with the order. She did it efficiently and with a smile. She was lovely to deal with!
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax have a patio?
Yes, this Montana's restaurant at 196B Chain Lake Dr in Halifax 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 Halifax accept reservations?
Yes, Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax accepts reservations, and you can book online through their website.
What are the operating hours for Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax?
Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax offer takeout and delivery services?
Yes, Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax offers in-store pickup and delivery services for your convenience.
Can I order food from Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax using their mobile app?
Yes, you can order takeout through the Montana's BBQ & Bar app, available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax have a patio and outdoor seating?
Yes, Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax features a patio for outdoor dining, open depending on weather conditions.
Are there vegetarian and gluten-free options available at Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax?
Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax offers vegetarian-friendly options and gluten-friendly items; however, cross contamination is possible, so please inform your server about allergies.
Can I watch sports games while dining at Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax?
Yes, Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax is a sports bar where you can watch various sports on TVs while enjoying your meal and drinks.
What nearby shopping options are available around Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax?
Near Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax, you can visit several clothing and shoe stores such as Moores, Pseudio, and The Shoe Company, perfect for shopping before or after your meal.
Are there other restaurants near Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax?
Yes, nearby restaurants include Five Guys for fast food burgers and Mizu Sushi AYCE for all-you-can-eat sushi, offering diverse dining choices in the area.
What entertainment options are close to Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax?
Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax is located near popular spots like Scotiabank Theatre Halifax and Sir Sandford Fleming Park, great for entertainment and outdoor activities before or after dining.
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