Montana's BBQ & Bar - Barrie North
訂位
- 鄰近首選
- 親子友善
- 適合團體聚餐
其他資訊
- 餐廳風格休閒餐飲
- 價位CAN$30及以下
- 料理餐廳
- 營業時間星期一, 星期三, 星期日 11:30–23:00 星期二 11:00–16:00 星期四–星期六 11:30–00:00
- 電話號碼(705) 408-0182
- 付款選項Discover, Mastercard, Visa, 美國運通
- Dress code商務 休閒
- 外燴We cater business luncheons, and many more takeout and delivery options. Call for more information
- 私人派對設施Please call the restaurant directly to book your special event or to get more information
- 鄰近地區Barrie
- Parking details公共停車場
- 其他啤酒, 外帶, 外送, 性別友善廁所, 戶外用餐, 標準酒吧, 無障礙通道, 無麩質菜單, 禁菸, 純素食者, 葡萄酒, 雞尾酒, 露台/户外用餐
菜單
Surf & Turf
7oz Steak and Lobster TailCA$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 TailCA$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 TailCA$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 - 7ozCA$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 - 10ozCA$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 - 12ozCA$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 topperCA$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 topperCA$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 topperCA$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 DipCA$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 AntojitosCA$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 SmasherCA$12.99
Creamy lobster potato smashers
Lobster Mac N' CheeseCA$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 PieCA$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.
7 oz SirloinCA$25.99
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.
10 oz SirloinCA$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 StriploinCA$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 piecesCA$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 AntojitosCA$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! ShrimpCA$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 SkinsCA$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 PicklesCA$9.99
Served with a Kickin' Ranch Dip.
Starter Caesar CA$7.49
Crispy romaine lettuce leaves tossing in garlicky Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Starter HouseCA$7.49
House mixed lettuce topped with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons with your choice of dressing on the side.
Pot Roast SoupCA$7.49
Slow-simmered pot roast with a medley of vegetables in a hearty beef broth.
Four-Cheese Spinach DipCA$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 NachosCA$19.99
Nachos topped with beef, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Pulled Pork NachosCA$19.99
Nachos topped with pulled pork, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Cheese NachosCA$17.99
Nachos topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños and melted cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Chicken NachosCA$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 BreadCA$9.99
Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread served warm and topped with crispy bacon, green onions and creamy garlic sauce.
BBQ Brisket Burnt EndsCA$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 PlateCA$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 RackCA$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 RackCA$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 RibCA$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 ComboCA$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
7 oz SirloinCA$25.99
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.
10 oz SirloinCA$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 StriploinCA$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 SkilletCA$5.00
Sizzling whole mushrooms sauteéd in a garlicky wine sauce.
Herb ButterCA$1.00
Herb Butter Steak Topper
Hand-helds
Brisket BurgerCA$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 BurgerCA$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!CA$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 BurgerCA$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 SandwichCA$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 SandwichCA$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 TacosCA$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 WrapCA$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 SandwichCA$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 SandwichCA$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 SandwichCA$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 FajitasCA$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 ChickenCA$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 TendersCA$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 CheeseCA$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 BowlCA$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 & ChipsCA$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 & ChipsCA$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 SaladCA$13.99
Crispy romaine lettuce served with a garlic Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese, croutons and bacon bits.
Chicken Caesar SaladCA$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 SaladCA$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 SaladCA$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 SaladCA$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 SaladCA$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 CA$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 TrioCA$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 SaladCA$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 BurgerCA$14.99
Our juicy Angus burger with lettuce, tomato and mayo-style dressing, served on a toasted ACE Bakery® bun.
Pork Back Ribs - Taster PlateCA$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 CakeCA$6.99
Three layers of old-fashioned chocolate cake served with a drizzle of warm English toffee and fudge sauce.
Shake N Share DonutsCA$6.99
Eight warm mini donuts made fresh to order and tossed in powdered sugar. Served with English toffee sauce.
Skillet CookieCA$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 CrispCA$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 NoodlesCA$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 PizzaCA$8.99
Oven-baked individual cheese pizza. Served with your choice of side and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or wagon wheel.
Kids BurgerCA$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 FingersCA$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 CheeseCA$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 RibsCA$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.
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- 4.3服務
- 3.9氛圍
- 4.1CP值
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Jennifer
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在4天前用過餐
- 整體 3
- 食物 3
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
Our server was great, but unfortunately the restaurant was short staffed and the food had been sitting a while before it was served. Not the usual standard for Montana’s請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Sophie
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在2024年11月27日用過餐
- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 5
Always fresh hot food and awesome service! Love this location. Lots of parking.請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Teona
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在2024年11月16日用過餐
- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 5
Made my sons 7th birthday very memorable! It was an amazing night with great service請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Jennifer
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在2024年11月12日用過餐
- 整體 3
- 食物 5
- 服務 2
- 氛圍 4
They didn’t have enough staff to handle the volume. They did try I’ll give them that, but very slow service. Our table was ready - but didn’t take our order for 20 minutes later.請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Laura
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在2024年11月12日用過餐
- 整體 3
- 食物 4
- 服務 2
- 氛圍 3
Restaurant does not have enough employees. We waited a long time for service both food and waitresses請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Ashley
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在2024年11月8日用過餐
- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 5
Great service! My daughter loved celebrating her birthday there!請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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在2024年10月26日用過餐
- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
The food and the staff were excellent. Would definitely go again!!請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Vanessa
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在2024年10月24 日用過餐
- 整體 4
- 食物 4
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
We really enjoyed our time at montanas. The food was nice. We ordered surf and turf and the steaks were very nice. The kapow shrimp for appetizers was also very yummy. Not too much of a fan of the cocktails. The cookie dessert was a winner. Super yummy. All in all a nice place 👍🏽請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Sheila
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在2024年8月30日用過餐
- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
Thanks to our server Kyle who was everything you could ask for in a server. Our food was delicious, hot, and timely. There was a lady who actually brought us our food (sorry, I don't have her name) she was also amazing! Follow-up from both of these staff members was amazing! It made for a lovely date night! :)請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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Joseph
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在2024年8月9日用過餐
- 整體 5
- 食物 4
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
Good food great time will do it again!!Ribs were some of the best I have ever had.請問這對你有幫助嗎?
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訂位
預訂外送或外帶
L4M 0K3 ON Barrie, 407 Cundles Road E.,
其他資訊
- 鄰近地區Barrie
- 營業時間星期一, 星期三, 星期日 11:30–23:00 星期二 11:00–16:00 星期四–星期六 11:30–00:00
- 價位CAN$30及以下
- 料理餐廳
- 餐廳風格休閒餐飲
- Dress code商務休閒
- Parking details公共停車場
- 付款選項Discover, Mastercard, Visa, 美國運通
- 其他啤酒, 外帶, 外送, 性別友善廁所, 戶外用餐, 標準酒吧, 無障礙通道, 無麩質菜單, 禁菸, 純素食者, 葡萄酒, 雞尾酒, 露台/户外用餐
- 電話號碼(705) 408-0182
- 外燴We cater business luncheons, and many more takeout and delivery options. Call for more information
- 私人派對設施Please call the restaurant directly to book your special event or to get more information