Smitty's Restaurant & Lounge - Brandon Shoppers in Brandon

1570 18th St #58, Brandon, MB R7A 5C5, Canada

★★★★☆
(532 reviews)
Categories: Family restaurant

About

Smitty's™ is an all-day gathering hub for families, friends, teams, and colleagues. Our menu will appeal to everyone at the table! From our famous Smitty's™ buttermilk pancakes, waffles, skillets, and omelettes to garden fresh salads, burgers, steaks, and pasta. We even have a popular kid's menu for the smallest Smitty's™ guest! We can't wait to see you!

Website
smittys.ca
Address
1570 18th St #58, Brandon, MB R7A 5C5, Canada
Plus Code
R2FP+WQ Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Time Zone
America/Winnipeg

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
7 AM–6 PM
Friday
7 AM–8 PM
Saturday
7 AM–8 PM
Sunday
7 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup On-site services Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
532 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (32) prices (15) steak sandwich (7) server (7) eggs benedict (5) vlts (4) cup (4) poutine (4) fish bowl (3) wings (3)
5 stars
260
4 stars
143
3 stars
63
2 stars
29
1 stars
37
December 14, 2024

Chicken wings not cooked, sent them back and the cook said they were cooked (pictured). Gave us dirty cups (lip stick in the glass) very gross !!

★★
December 9, 2024

Overall a pretty "meh" experience. Friendly waitress, she got my order wrong. I stopped another waitress and asked if she could correct it, she said "ok" and I didn't see her again. My original waitress did eventually come by and addressed my concerns. Refills were hard to come by. My burger was "branded", can't say I've had that before. Perhaps less branding of burgers and more attention to the details, you might get more than a "meh" rating.

★★
October 8, 2024

There were two other customers there in the vlt area I was id d as soon as I walked in in a very unfriendly way. Im over 40. The 3 people working g had put their money together and played vlts. Never once asked if i wanted anything.

May 27, 2024

Omg guys I just had the steak sandwich and it changed my life I’ve done so many drugs in my life and nothing has effected as much as that steak sandwich. My straight Connor assaulted me in the parking lot but either then that great experience!

★★★
December 26, 2023

Food was good but server was lacking on customer service and didn't say thank you come again. Other than that the food was good.

★★
July 24, 2023

Edit: Gave it another chance. Beef shortrib was dry, "seasonal vegetables" was a sad heap of microwaved freezer carrots and beans. Mashed potatoes were fine. I think we're done coming here, do not recommend. Breakfast was overpriced. Did not impress our group. Staff was very friendly and fast. Restaurant interior was uninviting and outdated.

★★★
July 7, 2023

Not even kidding - this is called the 'Big Country Breakfast'. First time in Manitoba and thought I'd get amongst the country vibes and wow, just horrific. Only reason giving 3 stars and not 1 is because our server was lovely (if not embarrassed) and the other people's food I was with was much better. So word of warning, order anything but this...

★★★★★
May 13, 2023

Went there with a group of 10 people… Overall experience was superb! Waitress was by herself and did an unbelievable job serving us. Food was awesome to say the least, and price was what you’d expect..

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Always a good meal

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Amazing burgers and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Good food.good service. Tables are jammed in together

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Good food. Fish bowls are good as well

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Good place for morning breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Love this place

June 21, 2024

Hey guys Hoover smuckbit just coming to say I had the stake sand which and I ll never recover I have serious bms now and lost function of my guts I can no longer walk to due to my insane bms anyways #worthit

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Smittys has excellent service

★★★★
June 21, 2024

I was at Smittys 18th Street I lost my wallet was handed over to me when I went great team always.thank you ! honest staff .it was end of the closing time.

May 21, 2024

Brando Shoppers Mall location...Very poor quality of steak on steak sandwich...not the usual standard very tough...perhaps new supplier???

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to this Smittys location specifically........... our office had done a Skipthedishes order from here for 5 breakfasts and when it came it was missing one side of hashbrowns. I called the restaurant directly and the woman (Kim I think) who took the call IMMEDIATELY volunteered to personally deliver the missing item to our doorstep. That is top quality service!! 11/10 will order from again. Thank you!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

It has been a long time since we went to Brandon Shoppers Mall Smittys. We both ordered Eggs Benedict with the breakfast poutine / shredded potatoes. IT WAS FABULOUS & COOKED PERFECTLY TO WHAT WE ORDERED!! The meal was reasonably priced, service was wonderful and such a nice change from just edible and mediocre. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Excellent breakfast special! Great food and portions. And they give each table their own miniature coffee pot so you can always have a full cup. Very fast service too.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Server never checked back once to see how things were!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Breakfast was excellent.

★★★
March 21, 2024

I got eggs Benedict from here a few weeks ago, the eggs were unfortunately overdone. The girl that answered the phone was literally in the middle of laughing with other co-workers. I wouldn t be surprised if it was her fault my eggs weren t done how I asked. She seemed way to busy giggling and making me uncomfortable. This is a work place, not a place to goof around while people are trying to order.

★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food was extremely expensive for what we ordered. Ordered boneless wings and got regular. Wife ordered club house with no cheese or lettuce and got both. Server was nice until we wanted to pay the bill and she was nowhere to be found for over 10 minutes. Dirty sticky floors in our booth and when I went to use the washroom Im pretty sure their were ppl in the stalls doing drugs. This was in the late afternoon. Would not recommend this place unless you like over paying for food that is mediocre and small portions.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Service in the lounge was prompt, friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to the next visit and the many visits to come. Never had any food except barley sandwiches and they tasted delightful with a hint of pickle. ;)

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

The server was the best!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Always great homemade soup for a regular price. At least their bowl is a bit bigger than some other places.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Friendly staff, loved our waitress. Unfortunately, I never got her name She is amazing at her job. Food : 5/5

December 21, 2023

Really disappointed, food not great, charged us 1.00 for a tablespoon of Mayo, fountain drinks 3.50 with no refill . Won t go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love their poutine

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Im not much of a french toast and waffle guy but I really enjoyed having these items here. Service was friendly and the food came out in a decent time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Chicken Cajun sandwich and poutine

★★
December 21, 2023

Dining at the location by the highway is a far superior experience overall; food quality, in particular, is noticeably worse at this location.

December 21, 2023

Always good food and drinks and the employees are fantastic, however the management is absolutely the opposite. Ive seen countless employees filter through after being overworked and treated poorly, along with other issues that Ive heard the labour board isnt too happy about. Its really sad to see the struggle that these amazing employees are going through at the hands of poor management. Its very obvious when staff are mistreated. Customers will start to notice and stop coming. I certainly did. Do better. Edit: Although Im sure this was a tactic to make me delete my review, I choose to leave it up. I used to live in Brandon and have dined at this restaurant numerous times in the past and during my recent visits in the city. This response shows a level of pettiness that I had only assumed before. It certainly says a lot about a business owner when they are willing to talk down to a customer online, and I can only imagine the level of pressure their staff is under when faced with this degree of gaslighting. Im not sure what you are referring to in regards to similar initials, but I can assure you that I have never worked for your establishment, nor have I ever been terminated. I have, however, worked in the restaurant and service industries in the past. Although I am no longer a server, it is very easy to recognize the struggles they go through when you have experienced them yourself. Im not sure who you think I am but I do feel bad for whatever you have put that staff member through. Reviews are meant to give honest opinions based on experience. While the food was good and has been in the past, my experience as a whole was not. I think it is incredibly unprofessional to involve strangers in workplace issues. Im happy to see business is good for you and I sincerely hope your current staff is treated better than you have treated a stranger online.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great Steak sandwich

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Steak sandwich is a great deal, good food great service. A lot of people may only go for breakfast style food, but their lunch menu is worth checking out !

December 21, 2023

Overcooked, lukewarm upon arrival, low quality vegetables

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great breakfast and great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Other than how expensive it is I really enjoy this restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get into Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Server was very pleasant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is excellent! Were a group of 5 and all I hear from them are praises. The service is also awesome. We had the best experience ever. The downside is the cramped space. Overall 5 stars

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My server Jae was absolutely phenomenal I ve never had a server so composed and organized. The food was fairly tasty for the price as well.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had a great breakfast and and even better server Corissa 10/10

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best spinach dip I ve ever had by far. Our server, pretty sure her name was Amber was just a great human being! She lit up the lounge with her welcoming smile. She looks like she works hard and made lots of conversation with us. 10/10 recommend coming to eat there again just to see that great server Amber!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wonderful breakfast and I had the most pleasant service from Nadine!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

By far my favourite place to eat ! I will forever be a regular here! My server Megan was very attentive and made our dinning experience great !

December 21, 2023

Very slow service... took forever to be greeted to get seated, even longer for them to come take our order and she kept going back and leaving before we completed the order. Took forever to get our bill once we asked. terrible service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always love dining in here! A popular spot for us for sure. Maddie was our server last time and she was excellent! Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always a great place to spend an evening catching up with friends. Our server Maddy was able to keep up with our high energy and made the evening that much more enjoyable, we love a good sense of humour!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Quick and friendly service. Meal was fine. Everyone in our party (6) enjoyed the visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food good atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and a very friendly server. Quiet, clean environment. Definitely a nice place to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great staff and food

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If you enjoy paying over $4 for one glass of iced tea with half the cup full of ice, come here! Fleecing their customers. Atmosphere was good but thats it.

December 21, 2023

I was served the wrong dish and still had to pay for it something very wrong here. Why do I have to pay for someones mistake?

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The Service was absolutely fantastic. I didn t quite catch the name of the lady (Laura perhaps) but she was so friendly and kind that prompted me to write a review. Also, the service was super fast.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Everything was good until the the waitress Emma T was taking our payment. She wouldnt let me add my rewards barcode before the payment and was impatient, there was no one waiting in line. It was more the attitude of heres your receipt, heres the machine all loaded for your card. Pay and leave!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wow. Just wow. Did not expect a dinner theater! I cant believe the service! Soooooo funny and engaging! My server was Emma T (I think) and this guy with an accent (didnt get his name) were so inviting and patient with all my questions. I stayed for hours simply for the entertainment. Will be coming back for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just visited didnt experience much.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I liked it, it is cozy, unusual and comfortable here. the food is quite tasty, I like that there is everything.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing experience. Friendly staff and comfortable environment (we ate in the bar area). Im definitely going back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I loved the menu choice. The waitress that attended to us was pleasant and made sure we got all we ordered for

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best steak sandwich in town

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great food, service was prompt.

★★★
December 21, 2022

Good drinks, decent atmosphere. Food was good, though servers did not check in regards to food for over an hour considering seated at 6pm...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The beer and wings were

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Staff was friendly. Tried their Ukrainian pierogi for breakfast

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent

December 21, 2022

do NOT order skip the dishes from this place. the poutine said it was made with curds but it came drenched in shredded cheese and the fries were soggy. the fish was disgusting, so greasy. clean your fryer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Loved my breakfast always love a good breakfast place

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excelente service and nice personal attention.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This post is not in reference to your food but its always good when we do come to eat here. Yesterday afternoon (May 09/22) we came in for a bite to eat. Earlier that morning I had some minor surgery done in my neck area and was all bandaged up. After my wife and I ordered our meals, I decided to go check on my bandages as I had noticed some bleeding around them. Well in the washroom I checked things over and I could see after in a while that I was in trouble as the bleeding got worse. To cut a long story short, after I come out of the washroom I indicated to the staff that I was in trouble with the bleeding and they were very, very helpful. They got me seated and brought towelling to put over the bleeding area etc. What Im trying to say is, we are very appreciative of the help from your staff. They sprung into action calling paramedics and an ambulance to the the restaurant etc. After I was put in the ambulance they looked after my wife who was left behind. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the staff who attended our problems yesterday. We have nothing but praise for them. Phil and Mabel Wilk

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best skillets in town!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best Caesars Ive ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

A good place to relax with friends. The senior menu has a tasty selection of different types of entrees at reasonable prices. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Liking their Salt n Pepper wings

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Prices have gone up. But thats expected. The server also brought a whole pot of coffee for me, so I was always having a full cup. The food was great, and when the server did come to help out she was like a ninja! Surprisingly nice time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This food some of the best Ive had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best Staff in Brandon

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Food is awesome

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

worst breakfast i have had in a long time smittys on the highway is way better.its pretty bad when a chef does not know what over easy means,hashbrowns where crisp on the outside and slimmy on the inside we both felt ill for the rest of the day

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great service. Served quickly, and food tasted very good. Friendly service as well.

★★
December 21, 2022

Had breakfast there this morning before work, food came out fast and was fairly good. However the server never checked on me at any point (so I didnt get any refills) and i had to track her down for the bill. My major concern is that she seemed a lot nicer to me then the people who she sat after me, not quite rude but definitely not friendly in fact she seemed annoyed to have to serve them.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was amazing as always. Will forget love Smittys breakfast foods My baby enjoys the food too rl, felt full for a be fair bit afterwards, even though I had a little bit left over from my dish, the international breakfast Easy there food it never seems to disappoint? Lol. Hagd. Kid-friendliness: Kids enjoyed there meals

★★★
December 21, 2022

Have gone here 3 times, first 2 times were great. 3rd time, mid afternoon not busy at all. Took 20 minutes for a starter, while cooks were walking around the restaurant. Servers were great, cooks meh. Kitchen manager, condescending.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Server gave off a great vibe and automatically knew how to respond to our group, besides Mr.Happy who just wasnt vibing with the rest of us (not her fault). Food was great, drinks were great. Highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had the avocado tomato Benny, all was good, didnt care for their hollandaise sauce.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Always great here at Smittys was hooked coming here since I was 19 I am now 30. El Rancho skillet with rye bread

December 21, 2022

Terrible service, absolute garbage restaurant with terrible prices for terrible food, please go support a local restaurant instead of spending your money here. Actually the smittys on the hill is quite good I highly recommend! 0/10

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I love luaral shes the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We went for breakfast and the food was great. Good portion size, plenty of coffee. The server was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean, and well-maintained.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This place so good, slots food every thing crazy . Real for fun good fun best place in Brandon

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

My friend and I went in for hoping to get a certain type of meal anyway they taking it off the menu two years ago so we just got burgers and sandwiches but the way the staff handled it was awesome and we just felt really it is like were visiting our family so I enjoy my food and Im a foodie so I had an awesome sandwich loved it the only one catch I would ask when theyre doing fries especially sweet potato fries give a larger order thats all

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The staff were super wonderful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was great!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very nice service here and sweet staff even the guy who pretty much forced me to get a valentine special lol not literally

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Every time my husband and I step foot into Smitty s we enjoy ourselves. The last time I we visited was the 1st day we could eat out after code red. We were immediately greeted by the friendliest staff, seated in an amazing section, and treated like family. It was wonderful, and that was all before we got our food! We enjoyed 3 appetizers(wings, boneless wings and cauliflower bites), and 2 entrees. The ultimate mozza burger is outstanding and I cannot wait to have another one!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great breakfast . Staff was very good and the restaurant was set up good for distancing and safety . Really good covid protocols . I did not feel unsafe eating at this establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love the food and the staff and their covid safety.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

services good breakfast

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good food friendly experience

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Fishbowls and apps! Always a great time

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great place for breakfast

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

My favorite place in Brandon

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing food my uncle and I enjoyed it staff is great 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Doesnt feel like a restaurant at all, feels like the finest dining establishment with top notch hostesses and customer service. Thought I was in a Michelin starred restaurant run by Chef Ramsey himself. Would definitely recommend again and again again. VLTs are nice too almost like your in a casino, that never pays out!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I normally wouldnt give 4 stars to a chain spitting out run of the mill, processed fodder, however, the staff were so exceptional it made up for the engineered mediocrity.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Best Beef Dip, ever!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

great friendly service

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

3 out of 4 off us got sick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very lively lounge with friendly staff. Varieties of drinks at cheapest prices. It is interesting to know that they are complying with Manitoba health rules and regulations. Its a good place for relaxation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food great service. As always!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Nothing special

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

They are quick and friendly...sometimes the girls remember their customers...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Fresh food, great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Awesome staff, great service, and the food was pretty good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Fast and polite service, physically distanced tables, waitress was wearing a mask, hand sanitizer available. Food was also very fast and very good

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Food was cold and a bit dry.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Slow service

December 21, 2020

went there on August 7th with a group friends around ten waited for 45 min at the entrance to be seated only to have two employees look at us and not even address the fact we were there-long story short we got not service what so ever as we didnt even get a seat-if I only I could give this place zero stars-go to Smittys on Highway one they are so much better then this location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

We had a great night at this location to watch UFC! We were greated warmly and safely (COVID). Our server was Mary and she was WONDERFUL. We spent hours there watching the fights and she made great suggestions and made sure our popcorn was always fresh! We just had such a great night. Thank you to the staff and owners, who chatted with us, for making us feel so welcome and for sending us home way too full of yummy apps! The Appy Combo is the best deal for fights! They are also doing a great job with COVID control and making sure staff and customers feel safe but still have fun

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Love this place. Great service and excellent food quality. Always fun to take the family here

December 21, 2020

Showin wrong direction.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Fishbowls

★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great wings and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food and friendly service. However, the lighter omelette was more than I could finish. Breakfast comes with a lot of food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Staff has always been great and friendly! We miss our Friday evening stops here... luckily their take out is still top notch!