Comfort Food Restaurants near Kanata, ON

“Lovely visit to Montanas tonight. Spinach dip was delicious as always! Zoe was our server and she was absolutely amazing! So attentive and kind! Will definitely be back specifically for Zoe! My boyfriend had the Long Island icetea and was raving about it! I had the peach sangria and it was amazing!“

“We had an unimpressive visit at this Kelsey's a couple of months ago, and the manager reached out asking us to try them again. We visited again and had a very, very different experience -- the food was hot and the server gave us the perfect amount of attention. I admit that I really miss my long-time favourite Cracked Peppercorn Burger which is no longer on the menu. However the menu does have a good variety so there are choices: my dining companion had a steak and swiss with garden salad, and I had a bacon cheeseburger with a really excellent caesar salad. Thanks to the manager for reaching out to me and I'm glad we went back to Kelsey's.“

“The take out was amazing, great portions and amazing flavours! We couldn't believe the quality, just as good as dine in. AMAZING job!“

“We had the best waitress, whose name I have forgotten, was wonderful! I told her I would make sure I told her boss just how accommodating she was and such an agreeable person to serve us! But I think from observing the other wait staff, they were all happy and caring people. The chicken was delicious, although a bit undercooked. All else was delicious! It was very noisy where we sat at first but I asked the waitress if we could move farther away to a quieter area and in a few minutes, our gal showed us to a booth farther away so the noise level was much lower.“

“Solo, as usual. Had fantastic service and conversation with Matthew. My Caesar salad was exactly what you would expect and it was delicious. The young man dubbed “Asiago Bae” added a bit more Asiago while paying respects to “Salt Bae”. Very entertaining.“

“I have celiac so this is a chain I can have roast chicken and sauce. Roasted chicken without sauce is just not the same. That said it makes for a very empty plate and unfortunately the restaurant is not vey generous with the fries even though they don’t need to provide a bun. As a result, I’m still a little hungry when I leave (not the first time this has happened). A half chicken would be too much food so I wish they would at least provide more in terms of qty for the side dish, in this case fries, with the quarter chicken.

Atmosphere was fine but a portion of the restaurant needs some TLC.

Feriyal was our server and she was great.“

“Visited Montana's 13th November 2022 with a group of 7 other people. The atmosphere was good, enjoyed pre-dinner drinks and conversation, followed by our server taking our meal order. She was very efficient and ensured all our needs were met. The order took longer than expected to arrive, and when it did, the food was just warm. We explained to the server who was apologetic, the food was heated to our satisfaction, and enjoyed by all. We were visited by the Manager In order to make sure everything was to our satisfaction, following the issue we had experienced. She very kindly told us she was giving us a reduction on the total price as a sign of goodwill, and also provided free dessert for the group. I would say that was an excellent show of hospitality on the part of Montana's, and we will definitely be arranging future visits.“

“Great service, food and daiquiris. I will definitely be back!“

“5 stars all the way for The Royal Oak at Centerpointe—and a special shoutout to Ian, our server, who made our visit truly exceptional. Having worked in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, I know what great service looks like, and Ian absolutely delivered. He was attentive without being overbearing, friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about providing guests with a great experience. It’s rare to come across servers like that, and it really made a difference.

We went during happy hour, and the deals were fantastic. It’s not just bar rail drinks—there’s bottled beer, house wine, and a solid selection of cocktails all at great prices. The food specials were equally impressive. We ordered the nachos and the fish tacos, both of which were fresh, well-portioned, and flavorful. The nachos were loaded and crispy (not soggy!) and the fish tacos had a great balance of textures and seasoning.

The space was clean and comfortable, with a relaxed pub vibe that felt welcoming without being too loud or crowded. Overall, this is the kind of local spot you want to return to—great food, great value, and truly outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be asking for Ian again!“