Montana’s BBQ & Bar

4.4
1877 reviews
Montana's BBQ & Bar restaurant

About

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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.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available
  • Credit cardAvailable

Location

Montana’s BBQ & Bar
196B Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, NS
B3S 1C5, Canada

Hours

Reviews

4.4
1,877 reviews
5 stars
1,252
4 stars
343
3 stars
104
2 stars
67
1 star
111

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service from various servers, with specific mentions of Maddie, Lumen, and Tiffany for their exceptional care.

Food Quality

Overall, the food received positive feedback, particularly the ribs and steaks, although there were some complaints about undercooked items and missing components.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was frequently described as welcoming and family-friendly, contributing to enjoyable dining experiences.

Order Issues

Several reviews noted issues with order accuracy and timing, including forgotten items and cold food, indicating a need for improvement in consistency.
  • SW
    Shelley Wannamaker
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Excellent service from Jake. It was our first time there. We asked what the ribs were like, Jake gave them high praise. We ordered them and we were not disappointed, they were fantastic. Highly recommend.
  • AH
    Akeelah Harvey
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    I had my birthday here the food was wonderful the best food ever had !! For my birthday they sang me happy birthday and got free ice cream !!
  • BS
    bonnie schwartz
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    4adults I child we all placed orders with some appetizers too waiter had to be reminded for lemon that was asked for by two for waters and two coleslaws forgotten with order but worse of all waiter forgot to place my order so when everyone else was a little over half way finished he came to check on table still not realizing I did not have my steak and lobster order so I asked about no sympathy or nothing he said oh I forgot to put it in which just made me angrier at this late in the meal I said do bother everyone would of been finished before I even got mine. For a family New Year’s Day meal that had been prepared for by making reservations it sucked so did the bill for 178.00 only which 6.00 was tip I was sooo disappointed
  • AB
    Alex Bellerose (Belros)
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Very kid friendly, ideal for family's and the staff was very accomodating.
  • HY
    Hope Young
    Dec 7, 2025
    5.0
    Let me start by saying the management at this Montana’s is fantastic - truly top-tier. And the food? Absolutely incredible. My husband and I usually visit a different Montana’s location, but since we were in the area, we decided to try the Chain Lake Drive spot. There was a small hiccup with our order (our appetizer - a plate of hot wings - was forgotten), but the manager handled it so well that it hardly even felt like an issue. We weren’t upset at all; they were clearly busy, and mistakes happen! Now, onto the food… oh. my. god. We tend to order the same thing every time, so when our meals arrived we were shocked - the quality and temperature were beyond amazing. Honestly, the food was so good we didn’t even care about the missing app at that point. But then came the surprise: even after we told them it was no big deal and that they could skip the appetizer entirely, they still made a fresh batch and brought it out. And WOW - those wings were GOOD. Perfectly sauced, perfectly cooked. Our usual location (which shall remain unnamed) doesn’t prepare our meals or apps anywhere near as well as this one did. I think my husband and I have officially found a new go-to Montana’s - and we’re more than willing to travel for it. Huge shoutout to the whole team. Despite the busy rush, you treated us wonderfully, and the food was immaculate. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana’s BBQ & Bar

Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax have a patio?

Yes, Montana's at 196B Chain Lake Dr, Halifax does have a patio for dining, open based on weather conditions.

Does Montana's BBQ & Bar Halifax show sports on the TVs in the restaurant?

The game is always on at Montana's Halifax! Nothing pairs better with saucy BBQ than cheering for your team. We love watching our favourite teams, from classic Canadian curling to hockey and football. Don't forget to grab a beer or cocktail from our bar to enjoy while you cheer!