615 Sibley Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6Z8, Canada
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 Thunder Bay celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Mountdale Clinic & Chapples Park in the Northern core of the city, right off of Harbour Expy. 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.
We were so pleased with everything! Had an appetizer, surf and turf and mini donuts mmmm Everything was cooked perfection and so tasty!!! Our server, Kim was a pleasure and ensured our experience was great. Even the manager dropped by our table to ensure we were happy with our dinning experience 😊. Great job Montana’s
A Memorable Birthday Celebration at Montanas BBQ & BAR The staff was exceptional, greeting us with genuine smiles and attentiveness, making us feel like honoured guests throughout the entire experience. The food was, without a doubt, the highlight of the evening. Each dish was expertly crafted, with a balance of flavors that felt both innovative and comforting. We started with cheese spinach dip and the most delicious wings, which was perfectly seasoned and paired with a refreshing Jacob’s creek Rose for our own liking. For the main course, I opted for the steak/lobster combo and it was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite felt like a celebration. Dessert was a true showstopper, with Texas Trash pie being a perfect end to an unforgettable experience. What made the evening even more special was the personal touch from the staff. The team surprised me with a thoughtful birthday gesture, making me feel celebrated without being overly extravagant. It’s those little moments that truly set Montanas apart from others. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect birthday dinner. The combination of impeccable service, extraordinary food, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a night I’ll never forget. If you're looking for a place to mark a special occasion, Montanas is an absolute gem. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to Cynazia for a beautiful evening.
Our server was Connor, he was very fast and friendly. The food was also excellent. We are definitely coming back again.
Great meal at Montana’s with some friends. Connor was our waiter and was great! Checked in frequently, was knowledgeable about the menu, and was very friendly/personable. Erin also checked in and was very friendly! Food was stellar. Didn’t know Montana’s had lobster! Will say was surprised they charge for butter but oh well. Everyone enjoyed their food but extra shoutout goes to our waiter Connor! Great work 🥳 sincerely: Brenna, Marco, and Trinity
When I arrived we were immediately greeted. Although, I had to sit and wait for a table for 15 minutes. This was great because it showed how hard working the staff is. I also got to look at the menu for 15 minutes straight which helped me decide what I wanted. Our waitress got us a table and gave us the menu. She immediately got us our drinks and gave us enough time to decide what to order. The appetizers came relatively fast. Our waitress Cynazia refilled drinks regularly. My chicken apple pecan salad had too much dressing but it was still scrumptious. This guy gave us a free appetizer card. Turns out the table beside us also got one but he made it a special experience for us (he said he’d be back with something fun and bolted away to get it). The bathroom was also very clean. Apple crisp was bomb. On the menu it said ONE scoop of ice cream but mine had TWO. Amazing night.
Our waiter was Mr.Donnavan and he was amazing 😍 in both service and explanations. Had a great time @Montana's. Gonna visit again soon
I recently had the pleasure of being served by Connor and I can confidently say he made my experience unforgettable. From the moment I sat down, Connor greeted me with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm that set the tone for the afternoon. His knowledge of the drink menu was impressive; he offered excellent recommendations tailored to my tastes, Connor was attentive without being overbearing, always checking in at just the right moments. What truly stood out was his ability to create a welcoming atmosphere. He engaged with customers around me, fostering a sense of community that made the bar feel like a second home. It was clear he enjoys what he does, and that passion shines through in his service. If you're looking for a great night out, make sure to sit at the bar and ask for Connor. His exceptional service is a major reason I’ll be returning soon!
Great meal! Our server (I think it was Victoria) was awesome... I think they were short staffed the night we visited so it was a little slow to begin with but not for the whole meal. It was filling, tasted great, and there was even a little to take home with us. The appetizer was a little on the expensive side for the size of the portions but, even so, I will order it again because it was so good. We will absolutely be back!
We had a nice evening. There often are a lot of patrons so it can be loud.
Emily has great potential, and Rosey is a great server. Dietary restrictions: Some people require accommodations. Wheelchair accessibility: Don t exclude.
Great food, fair price, decent portion. Very impressed! Food
Emily was great!!
Most of the times I get served by Raj and Adrienne. These guys are exceptional,user friendly,kind,well spoken.I would love to get them to serve me everyday. Above all, Montanas BBQ & Bar is a great place to dine at.
Kaitlyn was a great server. Perfect customer service and you can tell she cares about her people
When in Thunder Bay, our whole family has this as the default dining option. Tasty, reliable, patient with food and service and everyone can find something theyre going to love. Thanks for all the fantastic meals and memories! Vegetarian options: The vegans in our group consistently choose Montanas when dining.
Victoria was a great waitress food was good Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly Food : 5/5 |
Had a great dinner for my husband s birthday. Rajesh was an excellent waiter and made the dinner extra enjoyable
Raj was a great server super friendly and the food was awesome!
Raj was a great server and all of our needs we were met.
Wings were great, and Adrienne is a great server! Remembered our order when we got here Parking: Good clean lot
We hadn t been to Montanas is awhile and the food was amazing!! Great atmosphere and our waitress, Kristy was absolutely lovely!
Sam was the best server I ve ever had in my life. Very attentive and personable. This is now my go to because of the customer service.
Connor was great
Parking: Many spots Food
Parking: Easy to park here! Food
Great erin was very good
Pretty average Montanas. Good experience overall.
Great food fast service
Service was amazing, very friendly servers, and quick with the food, but we got food poisoning from the steak, even tho it tasted good Also have the best deep fried pickles! Recommend! Food
Wonderful food and wonderful server Sydney!!!!!
Vic R is the best server!! So fast and sweet!! Food was delicious!!!
Great place to eat, but the coleslaw I got with my meal was awful, very bland, hopefully they add something to it next time I go there.
Great meal. Rosey, our server was great. Full stars. Parking: Not a problem Food : 5/5 |
Dads 73 bday, such a good meal Vegetarian options: Loads of choices Food : 5/5 |
We had such a great experience with Eve as our server this evening! What an incredible team member you have! Great service and smile!
Eve was a great sever ! Our food all came out as ordered and she was super kind ! Kid-friendliness: My son loves colouring and playing tic tac toe on the butcher paper on the table !!!
Parking: Rosie was the best server. 10/10 for me and my friend GRACE Food
Rosey was the bomb, very friendly.
Kim was so lovely she made sure that we were taken care of and checked in on us as needed! Our food was great and we had a great night out with great service. Will be back again!
Came for a family dinner. Very good food and nice server Adrienne.
we <3 connor
The host was perfect , checked on us frequently and very kind Parking: Had no issues with parking Food : 5/5 |
Kim was our server and was super kind, friendly and made us feel welcome.
Annie was a great server Kid-friendliness: Very inviting for families. Food : 4/5 |
Kim, our waitress, was amazing! The fajitas are my fave, and they didnt disappoint. But the REAL winner was the service! Well done Montanas and well done Kim!!!
Food is always great. Our server Kim, was excellent. Love visiting here!
Always great service and we love the pulled pork nachos
Service was excellent Parking: More than ample parking available. Food : 5/5 |
Ordered double jack and coke with lime got a single. Ordered surf and turf garlic butter and lobster sauce upgrade. Lobster tail was a cross between rubber and obvious freezer burn. The garlic butter was a shot glass of a watery substance with parsley in it. And then the lobster sauce was very obviously simulated crab meat literally the worst meal I ve ever had there.
This is my go to place for steak. I have never had a bad experience here and we just keep coming back for more. My kids enjoy the food and atmosphere. My wife loves the menu as do I. Just totally awesome place to celebrate every occasion. Kid-friendliness: Perfect portion sizes for kids of all ages.
I really like mac and cheese and theirs is amazing. Cornbread adds a nice flavour change. Overall good food and I love drawing on the table
We had an amazing time. Cynazia was amazing she made our experience unforgettable. The food was amazing the desert was good.
Cynazia was very nice server.
Our left handed gluten free informed server rocked our world
Could not fault the staff,and good food
Amazing as always! Thank you Adrienne!
Amazing!! Parking: Very busy still found good spot Food : 4/5 |
Food was great! Our server, Sydney, was amazing. Very kind and charismatic, and made sure our food was quick!
Came in for surf and turf and hope it can stay on the menu it was delicious for a very reasonable price! Our server Eve was attentative, funny and friendly! Always look forward to date night at Montanas!
Love this place.
Had Kim as our waitress A+
Food was amazing, lobster antojitos are so good. Kristy was a great server.
Worked around my allergies, made me feel valuable as a customer. Can t wait till my next visit. Thank you!!
this is the second time i had my order from thunder bay montanas and had it screwed up last time shorted both of us one wing each 7 instead of 8 this time bill clearly says honey garlic but both had medium hot sauce
Great food great service
Went today for my mom s birthday. Walked in and we were seated right away, hostesses were very pleasant and kind. When we were brought to our table our server came by and took our drink order no issues. Seemed like a hockey team was helping serve tables. Got drinks and asked for crayons so my son could draw, had to request multiple times before we got them, that s not a problem. Issue began when we had to wait approx 45 mins until the manager came out to tell us it was going to be a longer wait. Manager offered us fries in the meantime. I requested my son s kids meal be rushed as he was hungry and hadn t eaten since lunch at school. Our food finally arrived an hour and 15 after ordering and our waitress basically disappeared, probably just let her manager take over. Waited a bit longer for our bill after eating, this is probably like 20 mins after we had finished, still no waitress in sight. We went inside to request our bill and another waitress asked us what we had ordered so she could print the bills. She messed up the bills, and had the other waitress fix them, they were messed up again. Mind you this was only two bills. Not that complicated. I ended up just paying all together and fixing it with my own cash after to sort it out. No apology for the wait, no compensation for any of the confusion. Safe to say we won t be returning.
Amazing experience Kid-friendliness: Amazing Food : 5/5 |
Great service! Very nice. Checked on us very often. Our waitress Rosey. Kid-friendliness: so friendly with my 2 year old! Food : 5/5 |
Food was good. Coffee not so much. Dietary restrictions: Diabetic friendly options Food : 5/5 |
Rossy is excellent at her work job well done Dietary restrictions: Diabetic Food : 5/5 |
The service from Connor was immaculate and showed amazing characteristics of how great of a guy he was such as complimenting my friends singing and encouraging him to follow his dreams.
Connor is the greatest waiter ever
Great food, and our waiter Connor was amazing. Some of the best service I ve ever had at a restaurant and he complimented my karaoke skills. Would definitely recommend. Parking: Lots of spots.
Ahhh, Adrienne and Rajesh very good bartend, good drinks made. Good job Adrienne and Rajesh.
Absolutely incredible experience with Conor during my visit to Montanas Thunder Bay! From start to finish, Conor has been nothing short of exceptional. The server quality is top-notch, with lightning-fast performance and zero downtime. Conors customer service is what really sets this apart from other dining experiences - hes attentive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether youre looking for a dedicated server or personalized hosting solutions, Conors expertise shines through in every interaction. Hes quick to respond to questions, and his friendly support is second to none. I felt confident knowing my time at Montanas Thunder Bay was in such capable hands. Highly recommend Conor to anyone looking for reliable, high-performance serving! Truly a professional in his craft. A++++!
My new favorite place to eat. Friendly staff that go above and beyond. The food tastes great and the drink specials keep me coming back. I want to try the cheesecake but never have enough room left.
Food was good service was good
great place to eat as usual. Connor was our server- he was great too Kid-friendliness: Our favourite place to take the kids for dinner Food : 5/5 |
We stopped in for dinner and everything was excellent. We will definitely be back. Parking: The location was excellent as we were staying at the DAYS INN
Parking: lots of spaces Food
The food was very good. Our server, Melanie, was excellent. The wood interior helped moderate the sound levels some.
Thank you Montana s and Erin for the fantastic service
Connor was a amazing server and the food was great
Come here weekly
Went for birthday dinner, had the GREATEST TIME AND DINNER EVER. I was blown away by the service and ribs were delicious, I left crying with happy tears and rosey was amazing, 1000/10 would recommend to everyone in town and beyond!
Roxy is so awesome
My family and I recently went to Montana s and we were absolutely blown away with the incredible service from Rosey. She went out of her way to make our experience memorable. Drinks were fast, food came out in no time and we left there with a full stomach. My kids enjoyed their meals and left happy. Thank you to rosey we will be back and wanting her as our server!
Amazing 10/10
Sydney had great service, good food and good company
Parking: Good Food
Great service from Donnavan
Never had a bad experience. Our favorite servers Erin and Adrienne are super fun and always courteous
Server Kristy was very good. Good experience overall Parking: Good location Food : 5/5 |
Very nice place to take your family to eat and lobster was a surprise too Vegetarian options: Parking: Lots of parking spots Kid-friendliness: Of course
Always a good time
Annie was awesome
Rosey was a great server. Very attentive and pleasant! Kid-friendliness: Never worried if my child is being too loud at Montana s. Food : 5/5 |
Amazing experience
We had great food and there was a great atmosphere.
Enjoyable, great food, relaxing and felt appreciated!
Shoutout to jay for setting up the leafs game
Supervisor Jay is awesome
Supervisor Jay was awsome! Great food, Great service
Raj, The bartender/waiter was fantastic. He was friendly, attentive and efficient. Highly recommend Montana s
Our server was Kim this time. I would say we are regulars lol. We almost always enjoy it. Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly, they were even on the bar side by us. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs
Jays an awesome manager, very helpful
We went for some late night dessert and Rosey was the most amazing server super kind and helpful we will be back to see her soon!
Vegetarian options: Antojitos- Must try dish. Recommendation provided by Rajesh ,the server, was worth the taste and expectations. Food
Enjoyable
Kim was our server and she did an excellent job!
My wife celebrated her retirement dinner tonight with family and friends and coworkers about 25 of us and the food was great and fast in coming out and very tasty but l do have to mention our waitress Rosey she was amazing fast in asking how s everyone s drinks, food and looked after us from start to go Thank-You Montana s
Updated my review of this place. They are really stepping up. Kristy at the bar was working hard to keep all our bossy needs met. Thanks for the work guys. We will be back.
Lovely meal Kid-friendliness: Great service to kids Food : 5/5 |
Great Dining Establishment!
Our server Alexis was great and management was out on the floor helping which is nice to see!
Delicious food, wonderful service!
Kim was our server and is excellent in so many ways. We are from USA and passing through and decided to try this restaurant that was near our hotel. She recommended the ribs and they were fall off the bone good and the loaded baked potato and coleslaw were spot on. The food was hot and tasty. Kim also had a great sense of humor. She is the best server we had encountered. Id recommend this place.
Food was really expensive for what it was. French fries looked like theyre frozen and the cole slaw tasted bad. The ribs were bland and the sauce could do nothing to change that. For 60$, even the bloody ceasar was off.
Nice place and good food
Ethan was amazing, super friendly and outgoing. Will definitely be coming back
Ethan was our server he was great
Ethan was unreal great service everything was perfect couldn t of had a better time
Ethan was an amazing server and made sure we had everything we needed all night! Food was amazing!
We had steak n lobster. Delicious It was a special occasion. Food : 5/5
Our server was Eve, did a super great job. Manager was always on top of things. Following up with customers & helping out where ever require. Super busy night September 21st. 2024
Daniella our server was amazing! Parking: There was plenty of parking Food : 5/5 |
Melanie is a fantastic server, country a bit loud. Service great, food good.
The food was great and our server Victoria was very good. 10/10 would recommend
Amazing quick delicious service! Cynazia was a great server!
Haven t eaten here for almost 5 yrs. It s great to be back. The service was exceptional, our waitress (Cynazia) was very helpful, and had the perfect balance of checking in back with us and leaving us to enjoy our evening. The food was amazing, the fish was some of the best I v had. So tender and flaky. The atmosphere is typical of this type of restaurant. I just wish they would not turn up the music so early in the evening. But that s a very minor thing. Overall 5 stars across the board.
Victoria was very friendly, helpful and checked in just the perfect amount! The food was tasty!
Mel was super nice and the food was amazing! :)
Bre looked after us well
The food is great, and the staffs are friendly.
really good food and service, love my guy Ethan for treating my birthday party
Absolutely REEKS of urine inside the restaurant. it literally made me nauseated. server had a bit of a power trip and was rude. we left early. the food was COLD and it was obviously sitting out for a long time. when we asked, the server snapped at my mother. then ignored us when we reported it. thank you, ANDREW for the awful service. literally spoiled my grad celebration.
Good place for a decent meal, especially for CAA members with 10 pc discount
Service was wonderful waitress was very efficient and very polite and food was absolutely amazing
Daniella provided outstanding service during our visit to Montanas. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly friendly, making our dining experience exceptional. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her attention to detail was impeccable. I highly recommend asking for Daniella if you want a fantastic dining experience. Parking: Plenty of safe parking spaces available.
Meal was great!! Service was awesome even though place was busy, beers were cheap and our server Ethan was very attentive and kind!! What more could we ask for? would recommend to a friend for a fun and easy dining experience for sure!
We placed an online order for our sons birthday (we dont live in the same province as him). Before he picked it up, I called and asked if they would sing happy birthday to him when he picked it up; and did they!! Thanks so much for filling this special birthday request!!
We love coming here for yummy food. All the staff have always been so friendly and welcoming.
Our waiter was super attentive and engaging. He listened and responded to all of our requests without question. The food was also great! Thw waiter made the experience so much fun!!
Syd was a greater server, she will make your dinner a great experience.
We were in last Tuesday night Rosie was our server . Rosie was friendly efficient and we enjoyed our whole dining experience! Thanks the family with 4 boys
The waitress was friendly and approached us a few times during our meal to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend
It s a beautiful place, every way you look there is a detail to amaze you. They have a lot of options for kids and adults. The ribs are OMG! They are constantly making sure everything is OK. Plenty parking space. Bus stop very close too. Outside patio option for the summer time. (In the picture, there is the large ribs plate and the cheesse cheesse pizza for kids. Overall a great place to go!
Early lunch for 2, the atmosphere was busy. Sports televisions everywhere. Service was good. Food selection-something for every palette.
Our server was Ethan. The service was quick and friendly. Our steak was surprisingly good for the price point. Dessert was the cheese cake, very yummy.
Andrew is an excellent server here, attentive and personable. Always great food and service, highly recommend!
It is a favorite lunch spot, and I have always enjoyed my interactions with the staff. Friendly bunch that always make me feel welcome.
The food was delicious and all staff was awesome and manager
Thanks for the great service Elysha. We had a great time, food & service.
First, it took an hour to get seated. Not sure why there was lots of place. Waiter was very slow to take drink order. Took about 20 minutes to come back for food order. Food Took 40 minutes to come out. Dry, overcooked and not that tasteful. Let waiter know my steak was overcooked (didnt ask for another only wanted chef to know) and he agreed. No comp...no nothing but $220 bill. Not going back.
Food was delicious, service was great and love the atmosphere!
Food was good, but if I where the manager is get rid of the small rude blond hostess that talks down to costumers when they simply asked to be moved to the bar section as they are not wanting to be in your family one listing to children. Probably won t ever come again.
Traveling through Eh this place was amazing!! Our server Cyna was amazing. Eh, Highly recommend! Unlimited Rib dinner is where it s at Eh, food was awesome!!!
I came from Toronto and I had a beautiful experience at Montana s Thunder Bay . thank you very much for the excellent service.
Amazing food and service, really fast with the orders for a Saturday evenin
Amazing food and Excellent service by Daniella. Thank you for taking care of us and bringing the food out super quick, after we had to leave Kelseys with no food, as nobody came to attend us for over 15 minutes. Will be back Montanas!!!
Food was okay, but big up to the dude at the bar, came in after a long day and was definitely very cheerful and respectful, received great service
Thanks Claudio
We were a.large table of 12 well behaved adults lol. We had a great time and the service was perfect. The food was perfect.
The food delicious and the service was great with Annie
Always a pleasant visit. The Servers are very kind and great workers. Food is always delicious.
Nice, long wait at times but overall for me a nice experience! (Got booth :D) Food : 4/5
I loved the idea that we could paint till our order gets ready.The food was alright , I liked the atmosphere.
The food was good, service ok, atmosphere ok Dietary restrictions: Milk eggs peanuts and tree nuts Food : 5/5 |
Great service, and a nice place to celebrate.
We ordered the spinach dip, the amount was 1/2 the size of what you would get in the restaurant. Extremely disappointing.
Enjoyed our visit to Montana tonight. Our server Kristy was friendly and efficient . It was nice to be taken care of by someone who obviously enjoyed her job ! Food was great too!
Successful and satisfying night out with family!
Good service good food!
Food was hot and delicious
Our waiter Connor did a fantastic job. Great customer service.
We had a great time at Montanas tonight! Victoria was an amazing server, super attentive and made sure we had a superb experience! I can t recommend her enough! The food was fast and yummy! The drinks were super yummy and Victoria made amazing suggestions! I cannot recommend Montanas or Victoria enough! Vegetarian options: Nachos/veggie burger Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten free Kid-friendliness: Accommodates well
Yummy food, they have good options for vegetarian too.
Food was delicious! Server was amazing! Would recommend for anyone who wants a great atmosphere and easy place to eat
Melanie our server was FANTASTIC! Our 5 year old grandson even said well that was a great time at Montanas ! Kid-friendliness: Melanie interacted with our young grandson and even offered him the chance to blow the truck s horn!
Great overall experience but one appetizer was cold
Our server andrew was great
Our server Connor was excellent! He is the most polite server we ever had! And the food was good too! Food : 5/5
We eat at montanas frequently in winnipeg where were from and I get aometimes things are busy but all I wanted was to pay my bill. Took 3 servers to figure out getting me the bill to pay after getting frustrated. Was a typical experience minus the confusion at the end.
Always great food and service but that aside I wanted to acknowledge the manager Kim! She s an asset to the restaurants success and a reason why we continuously return! She is beyond kind, thoughtful and courteous to all customers and is ALWAYS smiling and cheerful.
Ordered takeout. Asked for sauce on side didn t happen. Asked & paid for extra sauce didn t get it either. Barley had any on my wings . Ribs were kinda soggy. Salad was very good & the main reason the review is so good lol. Chicken in salad was good. Not enough dressing though unfortunately. Service was decently quick.
We were blown away by the service and amazing treatment at the Thunder Bay Montanas today. We came for dinner and needed a wheelchair accessible table.....despite it being busy, they sat us right away. My special needs foster daughter ordered ribs but the she just didnt like the sauce she chose. We didnt expect anything for free as it was our fault for choosing something we were not familiar with, but they replaced the entire meal for free! They also were so accommodating, patient and friendly. Thank you Rosie and the staff at Montanas!
Food was good. Our first waitress was really nice and I liked her til the other other waitress brought in our dessert. Me and my hubby were talking, arguing. She asked whos cake is thus, didnt even wait for our answer not even 1 second. So I suggest all waiters u hire shouldnt be racist!. Sorry I love this place. This the first time I experienced. First waitress was beautiful and friendly. Very professional.
Food was great! Beer was great! Evening was great! The service was provided by Sydney and was simply Outstanding! Highly recommend asking for Sydney!!
Dietary restrictions: Staff was very helpful with gluten free topics with menu. Food
My family and I visited this restaurant for dinner. We were seated quickly and that was the only quick thing about our visit. We waited so long for our food. So slow.