Buster's Bar & Grill in Kanata

Typical pub, set in a strip mall. Food average, service good, facility clean.

Great spot to go before sens game. Shuttle to the game is convenient as well

Good simple food with good service

I came to get lunch after being hungry for half a day. Food was good portion and tasty (had a Shnitcel dish). Tried a new beer. Waiters were great and easy to talk to

Nice place

Dietary restrictions: Wife has a diary allergy and we never had an issue here asking for dairy-free option Food

I used to love taking my friends and family here until my experience yesterday. I took my dad and uncle for a food and drinks to celebrate my dad s birthday. When my uncle asked the waiter if it were possible to change the tv to a football game, our waiter said that s outside of my department . We watched some funny dog videos instead for the majority of our stay until the 3rd time we asked and they did out the game on. Keep in mind, Busters is advertised as a sports bar. When it came to ordering food, while my father and uncle ordered food, I did not (but did order beer) as I was still full from the brunch I had earlier. The waiter says to me in a joking way you re ruining our sales and my tip and scribbles nothing on his note pad and showed me. Finally, just as my family was finishing their food, the manager comes up, flips the sign at the table next to us that reads reserved 6:30 and proceeds to tell us you will need to leave before 6:30 because your table is reserved . Please note, the restaurant did not have any signs about closing for a private event or anything. As a paying customer, I am appalled that we were getting kicked out at 515pm on a Saturday because of a 630pm reservation. No offer to move us to another table. I will NEVER be going to Busters again.

We had Thansgiving dinner here as a takeout meal. They forgot to include cranberry sauce in our order. So disappointed. Also they serve the meal with red cabbage. To me thats so weird a choice as a vegetable. Why not green beans or peas or carrots. Who really wants red cabbage for Thansgiving. Food

Good food and service.

Service sucked , when we paid he told us it was a automatic 20% tip gratitude when I wasn t at the table to defend my wife in the situation we ordered nachos and there was barely any chips won t come back again

Decent enough food, servings are HUGE, and theyll make your burger medium rare (!!! ). BUT. Impossible to eat in. Live band every single time Ive gone, with their damned amps turned to 11. It was hitting 110 dB if it was 1. Utterly unattendable. Order take out, wait outside til its ready, and have your earplugs handy. Kid-friendliness: 110 dB. Dont bring your poor children. Wheelchair accessibility: Difficult lip at the door. If your wheelchair is powered, youll be fine.

Bubbly location especially on game nights. Food was ok. Prices are fair.

Fast food delivery and friendly staff.

Great wings. Food was goog. Good atmosphere. Plan on going back. Parking: Friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Recommended dishes Burger & Fries Parking space

Great wings!

Had a great time, food was great! Staff were very friendly and patient with the kids. Great family restaurant

The worst reception by the owner or manager He threw out a 92 year old lady and her party. She is almost blind and I thought she would enjoy listening to the Bid Band of Ottawa who are fantastic I had reservations for a table and had called again today (Sunday)to say We would be late. But whoever I spoke to didn t change the time on my reservation I FORGOT TO ASK FOR A NAME AND OF COURSE THEY DIDN t offer. The owner or manager didn t believe I called (which tells you all about the clientele that go there if he can t trust someone bringing a 92 yr old lady) and he yelled at us and said if late you re you have to leave . He didn t even offer us another table. And the place wasn t full So we went to Royal Oak for dinner

There was only one bartender on (late night), however, she seemed more interested in socializing with her friends. Service was great when being served. On the plus side, the beer was cold and the wings were delicious.

Generous portions, nice non-chain vibe, enjoyed the live big band music on a Sunday afternoon. Owner is present and attentive. This is where I hang out while my kid is doing her gymnastics classes at Gymnosphere next door.

Came in for an advertised dinner and show special. Reserved 3 days in advance. Mind you, the charge was 80$ for 2 people, plus hst, plus 20% gratuity. The food advertised in the special was a chicken and rib dinner. It was served by what appeared to be a cook (not our waiter, who was great). When it arrived, it looked sloppy. Basically a small piece of breaded chicken, just totally covered in gravy, with a small portion of ribs (mostly fat, also covered in sauce), and a small bowl of fried beans. No vegetables, no sides.. when asked if it came with vegetables, he just pointed to the beans and said that s a vegetable , and walked away. Our server basically only did drinks, and although was only his 3rd week working there, was absolutely amazing! An old fashioned was even served just filled with tiny ice cubes, and was watered down substantially by the time it got to the table. I even asked him about the 20% gratuity we prepaid for, hoping it would go to the server. He asked management, and came back to say: it all went to management. So basically forced to pay 20% tip, for the manager, only to get a really terrible meal. There weren t a lot of people for the show, and it seems they blocked off half the restaurant with a divider, so the folks who didn t pay an extra 10$ to see the show, couldn t, but could hear it. I felt this was really odd. The restaurant itself has a very cafeteria-ish feel, with high ceilings, bright lighting, and cheap feeling tables laid out like you d expect at a cafeteria. But the band was good, and the waiter was the saving grace.

Great place and food to be enjoyed for lunch and dinner. Pleasant staff. Wheelchair accessibility: Right on the street with very easy access Food : 5/5 |

Cabbage rolls where great!

Great food, service, and atmosphere

So clean very nice and helpful staff. Lots of space not crunch up next to another table . Live music :) .... Will be coming back :) Food : 4/5 |

Went for supper and we really enjoyed it. We have been there for the bands a few times and have had a great time! The service is excellent and the servers are very accommodating and friendly. We have found a new spot.

Nick is a gem! they have the best 1942 prices ive seen. Perfect late night watering hole

The bartender was great, unfortunately she was so busy she never did a quality check or asked if we needed another drink. My beef dip was terrible. So much grizzle and fat I could barely get through the meat. I ate because I was hungry and could not wait. She finally came to get the plates. Never asks how things were. I complained. She asked the manager and she told me this my manager says that that s how roast beef dip sandwiches are. The manager is completely incorrect and could have come to speak to me. She did not. I ve been having beef dip sandwiches at the Thousand Island Brewery and The Barley Moe for over 5 years and have never had any fat or grizzle ! Very disappointed in the manager and the sandwich! Saturday September 21 2024

Almost the same as my first one back in 1968 ! 300 seats with a dance floor!!!

Great spot! Decent food and drinks and a fun atmosphere. The live music was great! Biggest complaint was it seemed a tad pricey but it also seemed worth it! Kayla was an amazing waitress and very friendly

Drag brunch was a lot of fun. Quarterback club needed the audio improved. Couldnt hear speakers but was a fun evening Vegetarian options: Very pleasantly surprised to see more vegetarian options and not just the usual veggie burger.

Best tuna melt ever. At first service was slow and server not seemingly too thrilled to be there but things improved . Food was fresh and excellent ! I ll def go again for the tuna melt special ! Vegetarian options: Good selection

Bland, unseasoned hamburger patties, without any char. I have no skill in the kitchen, so thats what it would taste like if I made it, but I expect better from a $20+ plate. I added sweet potato fries at an additional cost. They tasted good, but the serving size was small for the price. My previous visit was much better. Ill never order the burger again, but Id give them another chance.

I had a hamburger and fries. The hamburger was quite bland, no real flavor other than basic hamburger. My fries were the frozen type, not great. My son and a couple of his teammates were there. One had the lasagna which he liked, and couldn t finish it. Another buddy had fish and chips. He didn t eat the chips, and said the fish was soggy. My son had a smoked meat sandwich. The cook did not drain the meat properly so the bottom bread was soggy and fell apart. The prices have risen substantially since our first visit. We were often at the same location when it was an affordable Panda Buffet. Busters was very clean, but it s so big and open, it reminded me of eating at a high school cafeteria. There is no separation of sections. Parking is easy. The restaurant is in a mini mall. Would I go back. Maybe, but only for a game and Nachos. A starter order of Onion Rings was $15

Went for an early dinner with a friend and was very impressed with how quickly a fresh and delicious meal came out of the kitchen! Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly could not have had a more satisfying meal, the server was attentive and friendly. Would definitely go back again

Owner was very rude over a confused order where we recieved wrong order. No efforts to make right. Not Impressed

Love the food, location and staff. All out amazing

Great food and atmosphere.

Great late night spot. Service was great. Prices reasonable.. some of the late night patrons were dubious at best.

Great place to go after the game lots of room great environment

Went to listen to live jazz music. It was great! Went on a Sunday and it was busy and lively with lots of locals!

We always enjoy our family meals at Buster s. A great neighborhood spot with quality classics and lots of fun events and live music. Thank you!

Had a very nice meal

Went for dinner with friends. Excellent food and service for a reasonable price considering how much prices have gone up.

I like the place

I had the chicken waffle breakfast sandwich and I was very impressed. Definitely a must try

Great friendly service. Had the all day breakfast. It is becoming our new go to Sunday brunch location Food

Always a good experience dining at Busters.

Great atmosphere, we go almost monthly, the bands are always great, we hit the dance floor all the time. Awesome nacho plate Recommended dishes

Popped in for a drink and live music. Great atmosphere and a bit of dancing. A huge place with a great vibe.

All was good except the parfait

Busy spot but not slow with their service. First time here. Waiter was awesome, live band was setting up, food was great, drinks were great. Not a cheap supper at all but very happy with everything. No complaints at all, just go and enjoy yourself!

Never disappointed at Busters. Food choice is great and tastes even better. Lots of live entertainment also for those who go out a little later in the evenings. Vegetarian options: My vegetarian friends couldnt decide so ordered 2 different items to share. They were very happy with the menu options for themselves

I booked a reservation for 34 people for a party at 630. Some people never even got their food for dinner they ordered. Some people waited 1.5 hours even for a salad. Nachos and wraps. Some people ate alone at a table as the rest at their table food never came out. The large table behind us had ordered after our group they all had their food prior to us. As a server myself there was no reason for this to happen. Possibly too many big groups for the kitchen to handle. We asked to speak to a Manager the owner came out. Who did not care as she was rude and tbh looked like she just walked in off the street. Her servers were dressed better than her scrubby clothes she was wearing In the end at least they took money off those people s bills. Hosting the party I was very embarrassed to have had it there for the ppl who didn t get to eat

I m pleased to report that the food was excellent. The waitress, who worked tirelessly, provided exceptional service. The atmosphere was warm, and the people were friendly.

Every time I go I am provided with excellent service! Great sports bar atmosphere; often has live music. Not super cheap but a reasonable price point on the food which has always been delicious!

Food here is good, standard roadhouse restaurant quality. Our server was great, helpful, attentive, and funny. The inside was bigger than I was expecting with a lot of seating. They do occasionally have live music if you enjoy that sort of thing, could be worth an evening out.

Great music on Sunday afternoons.

Wonderful atmosphere and great venue for live jazz music <3

Held office meeting there. Was preordered buffet, but food was good.

Small portions. Coffee appeared to be self serve from an urn on our table but maybe that s a good thing.

Booked a group table to enjoy a band. Server was amazing but the manager was extremely rude because some of our party was late & threatened to give away the table even though we assured her they were on the way. For the record, our entire party DID turn up, ordered food & drinks. The band was great, but I ll go see them somewhere else next time.

Great size portions. Decent pricing. Atmosphere great. Was packed when we went so the services was a bit slow but thats understandable

I enjoyed a drink and watched the band. It was a great time.

Nothing special here. The servers were good (no concerns, in fact they were pleasant and busy), but the plant based menu was seriously lacking. Sides were limited to deep fried options (french fries, onion rings) or contained milk and/or butter. They did offer to replace with a small salad, but one of our group took that and it was very small. Lastly, we couldnt understand why the addition of the sauerkraut was more expensive with the plant based cabbage rolls than when ordered with the animal product cabbage rolls...??

Their breakfast is delicious. Their restaurant is clean and the staff were super friendly. I will visit again Food

Nice buffet. Should have included more desserts though.

Pretty tasty

Have gone for the jazz on Sunday afternoons, great atmosphere, good food and service. Really like this place

Love this place!

The young fella who was tending bar as well as serving our table is top shelf!!! Forgot his name but he looked after us prior to last weeks Coyote/Send game.

I decided to try something new, the vegetarian lasagna. The first couple bites were great, I got about 3 bites in and it was all noodles suctioned together with water, just sauce at the top and bottom. My boyfriends burger was over cooked but still good. The server striked it off the bill, which Im grateful for, Im still hungry but Id come back knowing they recognize when mistakes are made. I love their breakfasts, Ive had sandwiches there I love too. Just got a dud vegetarian lasagna.

Great before and after game stop. Live bands are great on weekends.

Great music! Including big bands &: dancing on Sunday afternoons. Unique in eastern Ontario, maybe even eastern North America outside of NYC.

Latin night with UNO was fantastic! Wings are good, they are not served either veggies, this would make them a bit more over the top! 2lbs cost $29.99 and 1Lbs is $17.99

Vegetarian options: I noticed they offer a few plant based meat options. Parking: Busters is in a busy mall Food : 3/5 |

A great place to meet & great

Having brunch with some lady friends. Waiter was slow and food was tasty. Prices a little high.

Food establishments are raising prices, yet quality is going down. Busters 2 egg breakfast is no exception and did not please. Over easy eggs not proper over done and over medium eggs too cooked. Sausages were dry. The breakfast quality did not deliver. There are other great places out there for less money.

Stopped in for breakfast ,enjoyed everything. I will be back.

We have enjoyed the Sunday music at Busters several times in the past year and have always greatly enjoyed ourselves. Today was no exception. The person who took our reservation on the telephone was very welcoming. Our server Jenna was quick, efficient and friendly. The Nachos were fine and the entertainment was great. Well be back.

I went to this place for the first time this evening and I have to say, this is one of the worst dining experiences of my life. The starter we ordered was the deep fried cheese curds and the portion couldn t have fed a toddler let alone 2 adults. The Buster Burger I ordered was dry, freezer burnt, flavourless and the side Cesar salad was about 2 lettuce leafs and a crouton. The server was nice, the music was decent but everything out of the kitchen was upsetting. Worst food I ve ever had for such a huge cost. $75 bucks to realize that McDonald s would have been a better option.

Absolutely love this place

Great service great food

Really great live music venue. Spacious, lots of tables. Service was decent. Had to go to the bar to get a drink after waiting some time for a server to check on us. Staff was very friendly, though. The menu looks good, but is a bit over-priced. We ordered fried zucchini at 16.99 and they came out a little better than lukewarm, and the portion wasnt satisfying.

Excellent breakfast spot. Good food and quick service. Lots of music memorabilia to discover on the walls.

Always good food here. My hubby had the bud burger and he loves it! The Ceasar salad side is good too. I had the steak wrap and it was very tasty.

Interesting and varied selection on the menu. Food was good, hot and ample in quantity. The place was fairly empty at lunchtime on Sunday. Parking was easy. Service was excellent. Prices seemed reasonable.

The breakfast price is too high! It s $11 at Kale place just down the road. $15.25 here!

I was here with my motorcycle group. We were a group of 20ish, and Busters accommodated us very nicely. Service was fast, the food was good and the staff were friendly.

Pub perfect.

I am easy to please but the food was just terrible. The hamburger was just a huge piece of hamburger on a bun. No taste. Gravy is like a cafeteriawould serve. I know they can do better but me and my friends wont be going back anytime soon.

The whole experience at Busters has always been a great one!! Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room for wheelchair Food : 5/5 |

We come a lot and try different meals and all the food is good .We ve had many breakfast options .Homefries are delicious The smoked meat,plant based cabbage rolls,custom burgers and wraps are favourites.We were there today for a birthday party with 17 people ,all different dishes and Steve was amazing .Great service and super friendly .They also have so many different activities going on weekly .Great place to go with family and friends . Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options and they are very tasty Parking: All around restaurant

It was lunch time, so the gigantic venue was void of atmosphere. Im sure this place would be a rockin place to watch a Sens game.

Service is the absolute worst! 3 servers chatting while we sat 15 feet from them. Waited 10 minutes before one of them graced us with her presence. Just terrible!

Really enjoyable place for breakfast/brunch. Dinner options are also quite good. A little greasy, but very tasty and filling. Service is always fast and friendly. Staff are usually quite personable.

Great food and the staff are wonderful. They honour Veterans with a discount as well.

I ordered the lasagna, which is my most favourite food. I was not disappointed. It was the largest restaurant lasagna that Ive had out. It was also really tasty and came with garlic bread as well. So delish.

Excellent staff, nice atmosphere. Good food.! It would be a bonus to have a vegetarian soup alternative. Vegetarian options: Would be awesome to see a pasta with grilled veg, non meat soup, non meat sandwiches, a burger with beyond chicken or beyond beef. You have the sausage why not more? Thanks

Excellent service.Nice cold beer.

Busters is a great local restaurant. It has a road house style menu with a good selection of beers ontap. I especially like it as the restaurant is within walking distance of my home in Kanata South.

The chicken parmesan sandwich is delicious, as is the Mill Street session IPA

Im told the schnitzel was good, but I found the restaurant was not allergy friendly or knowledgeable. They did not have an allergen menu or were aware of what foods contained common allergens. The only thing they had was a list of gluten and dairy free items, but even that list still had dairy containing items on it. I would highly recommend this restaurant (and any others that havent done it yet) create and maintain allergen menus or at minimum have the staff aware of what menu items could be made safe for people with common food allergies.

I like this place, we come often and I understand inflation is out of control but $11 for a single pancake kids meal that doesn t even include a drink is pretty steep.

The food is freshly made on site and it shows. I had lunch there twice, sampling the chili and the salmon. Both dishes exceeded what I expected from a bar. The staff is friendly and approachable and the whole place is clean. In terms of atmosphere, there are TV screens showing different sports in the bar area, and the music genre played was classic rock. Fully wheelchair accessible, and a lot of free parking right in front.

Service so so Food not very good Fries cold for all 3 in my party Club sandwiche toast over done Food : 1/5 |

Other than the burnt toast on my Club Sandwich, the fries that were dark brown from old oil and a surly server the meal was almost etabile. First time and last time for lunch at the Hazeldean location. Its a nice room but the food and service leave a lot to be desired.

The food is excellent, great place to watch sporting events and they have live music. Try the maple bacon chicken wings. They may not sound good but they are.

Beautiful and spacious place for a nice breakfast meeting with women

Great service and the food is always delicious and plentiful. Good bang for your buck. Highly recommend the fish and chips sir fish and caesar salad.

Went for breakfast and everything was excellent! The server and the food were beyond excellent

Great entertainment!

Dont waste your time. $4.45 for a mostly flat pop that isnt even name brand. Super terrible service but seems to be a hit with the regulars.

Cool bar, had drinks only. White Freezie was good. Beer was cold on tap, great service.

Horrible dining experience. Server sat us, took forever to take our drink and food orders, and we had to get up and find him after finishing our meal, just to pay. Never checked on us or offered us drink refills throughout the meal. Wish I could give it 0 stars.

I attended the Jazzworks Jam. Thanks to the owner for hosting us. I hope that we are invited back.

Nice place. Good food and good service.. lots of events.

Great food but service was slow.

Best breakfast around

Probably the cleanest bar you ve ever seen.

A fun place to be. Excellent waitresses. Food good. Good range of beer. Many special evenings with live music. Very much worth a visit.

My wife and I used to eat there a lot before COVID. We went mostly for breakfast. It was very affordable and good. The price has gone up by 40 - 50% and the quality has gone down. We went for fish and chips...same thing, price went up by 50%, the plate size is now the size of a side plate and the fries were cold and the batter on the fish was soggy. My friend had the lasagna, it looked like a kids portion for $20, She ate some and brought home the rest that ended up in the garbage. I am aware that this is happening with a lot of restaurants.

Staff are great and very attentive to customers. Great maple bacon wings. And they will change the station for people to watch Leaf games.. Food

Great hot breakfast with the boys!!

Good food at a fair price.

The food was pretty good but the service was somewhat lacking, similar to previous experience. Seems to be a recurring pattern.

Frankly, I am afraid I have to say that last night we were there with 2 kids and none of us had a good time as we didnt find the food as tasty as before. The burger was acceptable, but the fries on the side were kind of burnt (not fres, looked like they were leftovers from a day before). Spaghetti was good but, again the sauce and minced beef on the top was not tasting fresh. The wings were half way baked no even roasted or fried on the outside. However the service and atmosphere were both great. It was in no ways like any time before. Out of the 3 orders we had we barely found one meal edible. Parking: Parking was excellent! And hassle-free. Kid-friendliness: Staff were so polite and helpful with our kids. They looked after us very well.

Never dissatisfied. Highly recommend!

Nice place, very big. Live music was good!

Great local pub.

First time here. Food was great. Great atmosphere. Really enjoyed my time here. Will definately return

The food was excellent and the service phenomenal. It was worth the trip across the city to try this place.

Greasy fish and just not that good, could have been cooked longer and the grease could have been blotted and the fries would have also been better if also cooked longer The service was good though. Not sure I will go back.

Staff are very friendly. Food is great. Will definitely be back.

The music here is always awesome, the food is standard - albeit expensive but thats everywhere so I dont fault them there. They keep the full lights on really late which is kind of gives it and old-folks feel but when the lights do go down and the music starts its a lot of fun! Give it a change for sure! Sweet little neighborhood gem

Very friendly. Accessible. Reasonably priced. Accept reservations. Parking: Easy to enter and exit. Loads of parking spots and they are free. Well lit. Wheelchair accessibility: With a bit of effort. One small step.

Awesome place to go after a Sens game

Rt meal good service excellent Entertainment well lit overalhigh value for money spent Food

Looking for a fun night to catch a band on a Friday night in Kanata? There s plenty of room for you and your friends to gather at Busters. Recently saw The Remedy live. Excellent show!

Chicken wrap was great!!

Good food with good portions

Decent food and service. But great atmosphere

The food isnt that greatest. But the band was good last night....Dec2nd/23. Service was quick. Mat is a Gem.

All around a great place for singles and families Wheelchair accessibility: Has wheelchair access. Food : 5/5 |

The food was just straight up bad. Clearly frozen fries, tasteless burger.

Great place. Had lunch here with my sons hockey team and parents. Lunch and drinks were great. I had the liver and onions dish and was very happy with it. It was delicious!

Good pub style food, big location with good TVs.

I think this may be my new go too! Been there 3 times and food has always been great. Great service as well Parking: Huge parki g lot

It not that great, good serving@

Went out to lunch with a ladies group. Im vegan and gluten free and usually cant order much. Busters has vegan stuffed cabbage thats unbelievably delicious. The service was great! We were allowed to sit and chat all afternoon when thing quieted down. A great place to go!

Attended an office Christmas party. The food from the set menu was better than I expected. Nice large venue and the live music was also good. Service was pretty quick and efficient.