Montana's BBQ & Bar - Waterloo-Ira Needles
4.7
280 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.
- Good for groups
- Great for happy hour
- Neighbourhood gem
Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Waterloo celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Victoria Park & Lions Arena in the Western core of the city. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$30 and under
- CuisinesUnspecified
- Hours of OperationMon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number(519) 576-1212
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- NeighbourhoodWaterloo
- Cross StreetUniversity Ave and Ira Needles Blvd
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- AdditionalBeer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Surf & Turf
7oz Steak and Lobster Tail$35.99
Tender, juicy 7oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail, cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
10oz Steak and Lobster Tail$40.99
Tender, juicy 10oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail, cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
12oz Steak and 3oz Lobster Tail$47.99
Tender, juicy 12oz striploin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail, cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Double surf your turf - 7oz$41.99
Tender, juicy 7oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika and two shrimp skewers. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Double surf your turf - 10oz$46.99
Tender, juicy 10oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika and two shrimp skewers. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Double surf your turf - 12oz$53.99
Tender, juicy 12oz striploin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness with a Canadian lobster tail cooked with garlic butter and smoked paprika and two shrimp skewers. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
7oz steak with 2oz creamy lobster topper$35.99
Tender, juicy 7oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Topped with 2oz of tender lobster meat in creamy lobster sauce. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
10oz steak with 2oz creamy lobster topper$40.99
Tender, juicy 10oz top sirloin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Topped with 2oz of tender lobster meat in creamy lobster sauce. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
12oz steak with 2oz creamy lobster topper$47.99
Tender, juicy 12oz striploin, aged for 50 days, seasoned to perfection, and fire-grilled to order. Topped with 2oz of tender lobster meat in creamy lobster sauce. Served with two onion rings, your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw, and your choice of seasoned fries, house salad, or baked potato. *Cannot guarantee steak doneness for take-out.
Lobster Four-Cheese Spinach Dip$20.99
Our famous four cheese spinach dip blended with 2oz of tender Canadian lobster meat to bring even more flavour! Served with lots of crispy pita and nacho chips.
Lobster Antojitos$18.99
Montana's® signature starter with a touch of surf- cheese, jalapeño, onion, and red pepper blended with 2oz of tender Canadian lobster meat, rolled in a tortilla, and baked 'til it all melts together. Served with sour cream.
Lobster Smasher$12.99
Creamy lobster potato smashers
Lobster Mac N' Cheese$24.99
Spiral pasta in a cheesy white wine lobster cream sauce, 2oz tender lobster meat, baked in a skillet until golden brown. Served with our freshly baked cornbread.
Texas Trash Pie$7.99
A sweets lover's paradise! Chocolate chips, caramel bits, pretzels, graham crackers, coconut, pecans, and more are packed into this heavenly slice. Served with a drizzle of fudge sauce.
10 oz Sirloin$30.99
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.
12oz Striploin$37.99
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.
Starters
Double Dusted Chicken Wings 8 pieces$15.99
Dusted twice and cooked to a crispy finish. Try 'em sauced up just how you like 'em. Served with your choice of dipping sauce and carrot sticks.
Oven-Baked Antojitos$11.99
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.
KAPOW! Shrimp$13.99
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.
Smoked Brisket Potato Skins$12.99
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.
Delicious Deep Fried Pickles$9.99
Served with a Kickin' Ranch Dip.
Starter Caesar $7.49
Crispy romaine lettuce leaves tossing in garlicky Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Starter House$7.49
House mixed lettuce topped with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons with your choice of dressing on the side.
Pot Roast Soup$7.49
Slow-simmered pot roast with a medley of vegetables in a hearty beef broth.
Four-Cheese Spinach Dip$13.99
Four different types of cheese, spinach and spices and oven-baked to order. Served with lots of crispy pita and nacho chips.
Beef Nachos$19.99
Nachos topped with beef, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Pulled Pork Nachos$19.99
Nachos topped with pulled pork, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Cheese Nachos$17.99
Nachos topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Chicken Nachos$19.99
Our Cajun grilled chicken breast topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Loaded Garlic and Cheese Pull-Apart Bread$9.99
Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread served warm and topped with crispy bacon, green onions and creamy garlic sauce.
BBQ Brisket Burnt Ends$11.99
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 an Alabama white BBQ sauce.
Fall-off-the-Bone-Ribs
Pork Back Ribs - Taster Plate$17.99
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, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
Pork Back Ribs - Half Rack$24.99
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, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
Pork Back Ribs - Full Rack$30.99
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, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
Honkin' Beef Rib$35.99
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.
Rib & Wing Combo$22.99
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.
Steaks
10 oz Sirloin$30.99
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.
12oz Striploin$37.99
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.
Mushroom Skillet$5.00
Sizzling whole mushrooms sauteéd in a garlicky wine sauce.
Herb Butter$1.00
Herb Butter Steak Topper
Hand-helds
Brisket Burger$21.49
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
Chipotle Firecracker Burger$19.99
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.
Canadian Burger EH!$19.99
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.
Veggie Burger$18.49
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.
Austin Cheesesteak Sandwich$19.99
Our low & slow in-house smoked BBQ beef brisket chopped and smothered with our signature Texas Bold BBQ sauce, onions and peppers, and melted cheddar cheese. Finished with a drizzle of Alabama white BBQ sauce.
BBQ Brisket Sandwich$19.99
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
Chicken Tacos$17.99
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.
Smokehouse Wrap$18.99
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.
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich$17.99
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.
Southern-Fried Chicken Sandwich$19.99
In-house breaded, buttermilk fried seasoned chicken breast topped with chipotle ranch, creamy coleslaw, dill pickles and served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
Spicy Southern Chicken Sandwich$20.98
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.
Forks and Knives
BBQ Chicken Fajitas$21.99
Sizzling hot strips of grilled seasoned chicken breast served with peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa and flour tortillas.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$20.99
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.
Chicken Tenders$17.99
Crispy seasoned white-meat chicken strips, lightly breaded and served with seasoned fries and plum sauce. Served with carrot sticks.
Creamy Mac 'n Cheese$17.99
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 | Add Buffalo Chicken | Add BBQ Brisket Burnt Ends
Chicken Burrito Bowl$19.49
Seasoned grilled chicken on a bed of rice, roasted corn, black beans, onions, tomatoes, cheese, red peppers, guacamole, house-made Pico de Gallo garnished with a creamy cilantro sauce and crunchy corn tortillas.
One Piece Beer-Battered Fish & Chips$17.49
One piece of flaky white fish, beer-battered and cooked to a golden crisp. Served with tartar sauce, coleslaw and seasoned fries.
Two Piece Beer-Battered Fish & Chips$20.99
Two pieces of flaky white fish, beer-battered and cooked to a golden crisp. Served with tartar sauce, coleslaw and seasoned fries.
Caesar Salad$13.99
Crispy romaine lettuce served with a garlic Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Chicken Caesar Salad$18.99
Crispy romaine leaves tossed in a garlic Caesar dressing and topped with a grilled seasoned chicken breast, Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Apple Pecan Harvest Salad$14.49
Goat cheese, red pepper strips, spicy pecans, apple slices and dried cranberries on a bed of mixed field greens served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Apple Pecan Harvest Salad$19.49
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.
Club Salad$14.49
Crispy Romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
Chicken Club Salad$19.49
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
For the Lunchtime Rush
Chicken Club Wrap $13.99
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.
BBQ Lunch Trio$13.99
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)
Chicken Club Salad$19.49
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a buttermilk dill dressing and topped with cheddar cheese, maple bacon, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and seasoned croutons.
Classic BBQ Burger$14.99
Our juicy Angus burger with lettuce, tomato and mayo-style dressing, served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
Pork Back Ribs - Taster Plate$17.99
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, seasoned fries and your choice of in-house baked beans or coleslaw.
The Sweet Stuff
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake$6.99
Three layers of old-fashioned chocolate cake served with a drizzle of warm English toffee and fudge sauce.
Shake N Share Donuts$6.99
Eight warm mini donuts made fresh to order and tossed in powdered sugar. Served with English toffee sauce.
Skillet Cookie$6.99
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!
Apple Crisp$6.99
Warm apple crisp made with baked apples, cinnamon & brown sugar. Served with a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of English toffee sauce.
Kids
Scoobi Doo Noodles$6.99
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.
Cheesy Cheese Pizza$8.99
Oven-baked individual cheese pizza. Served with your choice of side and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Kids Burger$9.99
100% Canadian Sirloin Burger on an ACE bun, served with choice of side and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Kids Chicken Fingers$7.99
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.
Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese$6.99
Cheese melted between two slices of bread. Served with your choice of side and freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Pork Back Ribs$9.99
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.
What 280 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
- 4.4Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montana's BBQ & Bar in Waterloo offers a "family friendly, easy night out" with consistently "great food" and "friendly" service. Highlights include excellent Tuesday Tacos, accommodating reservations, and delightful staff like Portia and Ariel. While some dishes could be improved, overall, it promises a satisfying dining experience.
280 Reviews
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Tim
VIPToronto
21 reviews
5.021 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Love Taco Tuesday. I frequent this location & keep coming back.Is this helpful?
- M
Mark
VIPToronto
22 reviews
5.022 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
all good great food and time used points saved 50 bucks will go back loved the donutsIs this helpful?
- C
Carol
Toronto
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Had a Christmas lunch with an old friend today and the service and friendly wait staff made our experience an even better reunion. The appetizer was delicious and the Canadian Pecan salad with goat cheese was perfect. You can't beat this location for great service and food! Thank you! We'll be backIs this helpful?
- M
Martha
Toronto
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Easy to reserve a table online ! seated right away with great serviceIs this helpful?
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TAREK
Toronto
6 reviews
4.06 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
The fajitas was great, but the steak and lobster were dry and not tastyIs this helpful?
- B
Bill
Toronto
5 reviews
4.05 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Family dinner on Saturday night. Service was great, Ariel was our server. Drinks came in good time as did apps. Apps were not hit however so sent them back. When they returned they were hit and very good. Mains were very good, as usual ribs were awesome. Great time had by All.Is this helpful?
- P
Pam
Toronto
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
Overall it was a great time. We will be back againIs this helpful?
- JB
JohnB
VIPToronto
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Ribs could have been hotter but tasted good and nicly cookedIs this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
My server was Portia and she was so lovely and helpful! The food was pretty good and my son and I enjoyed our time there.Is this helpful?
- p
philip
VIPToronto
9 reviews
4.09 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
I made reservation for bar seating . It didn1t happen. 3 bad experiences at Ottawa st. my luck with Montana1s has not been great lately. Cambridge store has been good . Will try that one again'Is this helpful?
FAQs
Montana's BBQ & Bar - Waterloo-Ira Needles does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats.
Montana's BBQ & Bar - Waterloo-Ira Needles is rated 4.7 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Order delivery or takeout
310 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON N2T 0A6
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetUniversity Ave and Ira Needles Blvd
- NeighbourhoodWaterloo
- Hours of OperationMon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- PriceCAN$30 and under
- CuisinesUnspecified
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBeer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(519) 576-1212