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 Ottawa celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Ken Ross Park & Bell Centennial Arena in the Southern core of the city. 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 4245 Strandherd Dr in Ottawa, 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.
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
1,769 reviews
5 stars
1,284
4 stars
277
3 stars
81
2 stars
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1 star
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Nick Bartosz
3 days ago
5.0
Charlotte provided excellent service. She was professional, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal. Great experience overall.
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Cassandra Denis
3 days ago
5.0
Charlotte was so friendly and sweet! She checked in on us often and made sure we had everything we needed. Great service!
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Bereket Yirga
Jul 13, 2026
5.0
Leon is the greatest if your coming to montanas make sure he’s your server because you will have a great experience
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Carissa
Jul 8, 2026
5.0
Had a great experience at Montana’s! The food and drinks were really good, and Claire was super friendly, helpful, and made sure we were taken care of. Great service and a nice atmosphere — would definitely come back!
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Danya Amer
Jul 8, 2026
5.0
Claire was awesome, this place always has the best customer service. The drinks and food are always good here and we will for sure come back
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Ottawa - Barrhaven have a patio?
Yes, this Montana's restaurant at 4245 Strandherd Dr in Ottawa 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 Ottawa - 4245 Strandherd Dr accept reservations?
Yes, Montana's BBQ & Bar accepts reservations to ensure you have a spot reserved for your visit.
What are the operating hours of Montana’s BBQ & Bar in Ottawa?
Montana’s BBQ & Bar in Ottawa is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Does Montana’s BBQ & Bar offer takeout and delivery services?
Yes, Montana’s BBQ & Bar offers both in-store pickup and delivery services for your convenience.
Is there outdoor seating available at Montana’s BBQ & Bar Ottawa - Barrhaven?
Yes, there is a patio available for outdoor dining at Montana's BBQ & Bar, open depending on weather conditions.
Does Montana’s BBQ & Bar provide vegetarian and gluten-friendly options?
Yes, the restaurant offers several vegetarian-friendly dishes and gluten-friendly options such as a gluten-friendly bun and ribs without chipotle honey BBQ sauce. However, note that cross contamination is possible as the kitchen is not dedicated.
Can I watch sports games at Montana’s BBQ & Bar in Ottawa?
Absolutely! Montana’s BBQ & Bar is a sports bar with TVs showing various sports, including hockey, football, and Canadian curling, complementing your meal and drinks.
What are some nearby places of interest close to Montana’s BBQ & Bar?
Nearby places include Ken Ross Park & Bell Centennial Arena for outdoor activities and events, and various restaurants such as East Side Mario's Barrhaven, Burrito Gringo Barrhaven, and A&W for additional dining options.
How can nearby transit or services assist customers visiting Montana’s BBQ & Bar?
Local services like The Exchange Network ATM and RBC Royal Bank nearby provide convenient financial services, and gyms like 9Round Barrhaven offer fitness opportunities before or after dining.
Are there any family-friendly amenities at Montana’s BBQ & Bar?
Yes, Montana's BBQ & Bar welcomes families and provides amenities such as a children's menu, high chairs, changing tables, and wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms.
How can I make a reservation or order online from Montana’s BBQ & Bar?
Reservations can be made online through their website or Open Table app, and takeout orders can be placed online via their ordering website or mobile app with a 15% discount on the first takeout order.
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