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Jonny Canuck's Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant Bar and grill

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Ottawa


Address

900 Watters Rd, Orléans, ON K4A 0B4, Canada

Website

jonnycanucks.com

Contact

+1 613-841-5000

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 1 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (17) good (15) breakfast (14) tables (11) time (11) great (10) group (10) restaurant (9) told (9) table (9)
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  • 2/5 Canuck 1 year ago on Google • 107 reviews
    This was my first experience at this restaurant as I was told that their burgers were very good. I was not disappointed with the food as well as our delightful waitress who offered an excellent service. My biggest gripe about this place is the lack of cleanliness. The place is filthy and worn down. It needs a serious scrub down and a good update on its equipment. When we went to select our table, we had to look around for a clean one as the vacant tables were not cleaned. The floors are upswept/unvacuumed with a lot of debris all over the floor. The window sill are caked up with years of accumulated crud. Attention to details goes a long way for franchisees... I wish they could understand this simple concept.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jessi S. 1 year ago on Google • 100 reviews
    This place has an extensive menu (like most pubs, and most of it is probably frozen foods) - They do have a kids menu (had to ask for it though - and my kid is young) - service was nice, even when we went in the middle of the afternoon, when the only people there were a few of the construction workers and some regulars sitting at the bar -prices OK, but not great for the pub food (Chicken Caesar wrap was $20!) -breakfast menu looks good. - Strongbow Cider in cans - asked for a glass of ice with it, there was not a lot of ice in it when it was brought to me. - DID not have a “drinks” menu anywhere, or wasn’t offered one with the other menus. So I had to “guess” what I felt like having with my lunch. Not a great way to upsell past the coffee & NA drinks on the regular food menu. Not available on the website either - so I find that very odd. - Bathrooms feel dingy/small and probably need an upgrade. Seems like an odd mix of pub regulars, construction workers, and oldies. Not sure what their demographic is or who they are aiming to please here. Definitely a confusing spot - but food was OK. - Kid: Pogo & French Fries - Adult: Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap with poutine upgrade (says on menu it’s a flour tortilla, but it is a tomato or other flavoured wrap as a heads up, it was still good!) *PICKLE HATERS beware: the sandwiches all come with a huge pickle spear and they don’t shake it before hand, so my wrap and fries were soaked in pickle juice (pretty gross and a lot of my wrap was ruined by it!) Overall: probably would return for breakfast, a game with friends & beers, or maybe get some takeout wings. But, not really the place to take my kid or have a nice dinner/lunch with family.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Henry L. 8 months ago on Google • 133 reviews
    Service was pretty good, but the food across the board was just ok when you see the price tag. The wait was over an hour before we got our first plate of food. But that can kind of be forgiven because we had a large group and we all ordered nachos, they explained they only had one oven to bake them so the nachos would come out periodically. However the rest of the restaurant was semi empty, so is serving one group in an hour really justifiable, considering how the total occupancy was not even remotely close to its max. My biggest complaint is the mens washroom. The cleanliness is a major issue that needs to be addressed asap. There is a rancid odor that can be smelt before you even enter the washroom, and an abundance of fruit flies inhabiting the space. Maybe I would have had a better experience if I was completely intoxicated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Irene G. 8 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    The food was decent but not very worth the price, the servers were nice but be prepared if you come as a large group because the wait time will be long. The washrooms were pretty gross and had a ton of flies swarming around, so atmosphere gets a 1 star review and leaves you questioning the cleanliness of the place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Taylor T. 8 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Went for lunch on the weekend and didn't have a particularly enjoyable experience. I understand the appeal of a restaurant that offers something for everyone but if you're going to spend 20-25$ per plate you can get much higher quality food elsewhere. Our server Lori was the best part of the visit as she was attentive and kind. The food quality was poor especially when compared to the price. We shared their spinach dip which was piping hot and tastes good, it was exactly as expected. For mains I got their signature burger which was clearly just a frozen grocery store quality burger, it was supposed to come with buffalo chicken tenders, it came with 1 that didn't even cover 30% of the burger but I was told that was normally the way it's served. The burger also didn't come with sauce, we were charged for sauce after asking for it. This was pretty close to, if not the worst burger I've ever had My partner got the beef dip. It seemed like it was made with frozen flank steak. It was tough and dry despite being loaded with mayo. The au jus tasted good but the sandwich itself was not. The general atmosphere is loud but not awful. The food took quite a lot longer than expected especially based on how busy it was. But they had both the breakfast menu and lunch menu at the same time so it makes sense.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zee 1 year ago on Google
    This was the first time coming here and I was extremely happy with everything. Maybe it was perfect timing, but the food came out super fast and was perfect. Even the waitress had a comment about how fast it came out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 MrO 1 year ago on Google
    I went there for brunch with my family today around 10:30am (3 of us). I was seated at a table that fits 6 people....soon or later the small round table behind me was avaliable for more than 10 mins and i realized the host had no intension to seat anyone there, then i asked my waitress if it was ok i switched to that smaller table so my table for 6 can be avaliable for other big party. They seems to be confused ... i moved to the smaller one, the table was not even wiped yet. So we ordered our food, as soon as she left with our order, we wanted to change one of our dish from Egg benedict to Montreal smoke meat benedict (basically just added Smoke meat to it and we up sale the food), we waved at her to ask for change if it was not too late, but she said the order had been placed....sounds like she didn't want to do the extra work....but i told it just added on some smoke meat that's all.....she turned around and left ...didn't come back to notify us the change had been made or not.... Food came, Smoke meat was added to the order but she didn't say a word. All our home fries were cold, like sitting in the kitchen for awhile, toast were cold also. She kept coming to our table and asked for how was the food, were you done (we were still eating as she can see it!!)...she was kind of rushing us wanted to give her the table....but i didn't see her asking other tables.....I think she asked 4 times in total and lastly collected our dishes and asked if we wanted the bill..... i said ok, we paid. We were about to leave but i realized I wanted to finish my coffee first, so we sat down again, soon or later she came up to me and asked if i wanted to order something else, i told her i wanted to finish my coffee. I noticed people were waiting for tables, but no other tables were served like ours, kept bugging by the waitress and her attitude was so rude, no professional at all. We were so upset by her services and the food was that great neither. I would not recommend to anyone. Bad service and food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 T “Black toes” P. 3 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    I will never ever go back. Worst experience I have ever had at any bar / restaurant! It’s so bad that I will be filing a complaint with the better bureau. The bartender was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he was so unprofessional. The owner needs to fire him. He actually kicked me out because of the way in cheered for the bills. I was with 3 others and they were regulars who suggested Jonny canucks for a change. They were so embarrassed. My friend Dave said that he will stop going for breakfast. Probably just a matter of time before they go bankrupt!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, unlike most other comments, we found the food to be quite acceptable; however, the service was awful and non-existent. We served ourselves to coffee (the pot was left on the ledge next to our table), and we had to flag down servers (other than our own) to get pop refills. Even trying to get the bill was a challenge, and the server appeared to be bothered with our group because we wanted to pay with a credit card. If collecting money from the customer is such an inconvenience for your staff, maybe we should simply leave without paying!!! This location used to be great - food and service, but it appears that their hiring standard is lowered. As long as the applicant is alive and breathing, they are hired. Not for customers, we still expect service in exchange for gratuities - no service, no tip. It is as simple as that; servers, bear that in mind!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dj D. 11 months ago on Google
    Just ate breakfast and really enjoyed it. I think I had what’s possibly one of the local standards: 2 eggs, meat, toast, home fries and coffee. Nice atmosphere and our server was great! I’ve been twice in the past and had a nice time on those evenings too. Appetizers and beer with great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maher J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly service and quick to take orders and present food. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the sunny weather. Food was good but nothing above average. They could use more cheese in the poutine. Overall I enjoyed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelley L. 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    A very busy spot however, we were seated within minutes of arriving. The service is fast ,friendly and professional. We didn't wait long for our breakfast. The food was very good and hot .The staff are very good at their jobs ! I will go back for sure.

  • 1/5 Jean-Guy P. 4 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    I ordered chicken wings and my wife ordered a philly melt with fries. Wings were lukewarm at best as were the fries. Wings were dry as though they had been reheated several times. Won't be going back even though they took 50% off the bill. Costs too much to go out for dinner these days to put up with mediocrity.

  • 5/5 Grace B. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Super amazing service! Unfortunately I came last minute around close 🤦‍♀️, the staff Amelia who first greeted/served us was super friendly, served us with a smile the whole time =] It was a full house with her co-worker Brittany they were both super accommodating to all the other customers and my self even at closing time. Fantastic customer service even at such a late time that passed their closing time, we appreciate you!! Hard to find customer service like this, owners should be proud to have this kind of staff! Will be back 😉

  • 5/5 Louis philippe La R. 1 year ago on Google
    I come here often Food is great service is amazing! If your in the area stop in. I've never walked out disappointed!

  • 2/5 Lifepath S. 11 months ago on Google
    Disappointed. I called the Orléans restaurant and made reservations a week in advance for 13 people. Two days before, I stopped in to confirm the reservation. The staff checked the book and it wasn’t written down. The on-duty Manager contacted John by phone and he confirmed I had called. The Manager said everything was fine for Sunday, May 21st. It was taken care of. Well, our group showed up at 9:30 am on Sunday, May 21st and the staff pointed us to the upper section where a large group was seated and eating breakfast. I informed the staff that wasn’t our group. That I had a reservation under Clement. The staff said that was the only large group and again pointed for us to go sit there!! I explained again that this wasn’t our group. I was told there weren’t any tables available and we would all have to stand to the side and wait. Our group had plans for after breakfast so the clock was ticking. I saw a section of empty high tables near the bar that were empty. I asked if we could take those tables and was told that was fine. So off we went with 8 adults and 5 kids under 6 years old to sit at those high tables and chairs. We asked for three high chairs and those were considerably lower than their parents seats. We ordered food that came with burnt toast and cold potatoes. Most people just left food on their plate at the end of their meal. One person got a new toast order. The server was excellent. So when the bill of close to $250 came, we left a 20% tip. I live walking distance to the restaurant and have been a client since the restaurant opened. I boasted about it to my neighbours. Most had not been there before, this was their first time. Needless to say that this experience wasn’t impressive! Very disappointed!

  • 3/5 David Bruce S. 1 year ago on Google
    Menu is limited in choice. Order smoked meat sandwich. Very ordinary. Garlic mash was good. Don't think I will go back again. Too many other sports bar that offer better value for money spent. Staff were very good though. Pity for them.

  • 5/5 Trevor C. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants for breakfast by far in the east end of Ottawa , absolutely amazing price for their breakfast compared to many other breakfast restaurants. The atmosphere is extremely friendly, good sports are played almost all the time. Service is absolutely incredible, they know what's on the menu , they get their customers served in a proper and timely manner. The food is so satisfying that it makes me and most of my friends or family crave it every couple of weeks . If you have not tried going for their breakfast I highly recommend for amazing price, quantity and quality .

  • 2/5 Igor B. 1 year ago on Google
    Got in with friends for a breakfast get-together. Bread burnt, eggs overcooked, the rest of the food not that tasty. Servers focused on chatter rather than serving. Almost had to beg for coffee top-ups.

  • 4/5 Marc Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall good experience. I have not been in years and recently went twice for breakfast. I found the over easy eggs were a bit too runny for me liking. The second visit, the waitress was really slow to take our order and bring us our coffee.

  • 1/5 Cruixifier666 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately I tried their signature burger only to find out its a frozen patty and it tasted like one. My partner had the fish and chips... sadly it had freezer burn taste to it and it was just not enjoyable. Only thing that was okay was the fountain ginger ale and water, we will no longer be going to this restaurant as we prefer fresher ingredients Or not into "fresh frozen" products.

  • 1/5 AlwaysFlawless M. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered at 10:15 for our kids and 10:45 for ourselves (so kiddos could eat first). At 12pm our food STILL hadn’t arrived and we were told it would be at least 15more minutes. I get you guys are busy but you’ve clearly opened up too many tables on the patio for the size of your kitchen. Even worse, we ordered early so our two little ones could eat before us and the server forgot to put the order in. I worked over a decade in the service industry, doing many a breakfast shift. This is ridiculous and reflects poor management and a greedy approach with regards to number of tables tables vs. Kitchen capacity. You guys have been in the industry long enough to know better.

  • 4/5 Richard F. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was extremely polite, welcoming, and accommodating for 2 kids. Good food everyone was pleased with their orders. Will go back again for sure. Sports bar, relaxing atmosphere. Multiple hockey games playing on different screens, etc

  • 1/5 Colton H. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm usually not one to leave reviews for this, but this seemed unusually early for this to happen. I showed up with my friend on June 8 between 10:30-10:40. We were told that the kitchen is closed? I understand closing the kitchen because food takes longer to eat than just grabbing a drink. However, almost a full hour and a half before you close seem a little ridiculous. If this is the case (which I was told it is every Wednesday) than all I'm asking is that you maybe have separate kitchen hours readily available on your website.

  • 5/5 Lina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Half off apps on Monday and Wednesdays are a great deal! The wings were so delicious, very saucy and had amazing flavour. I also ordered the onion rings and those weren't too greasy, yet had a great crunch to them and again amazing taste. Very great experience.

  • 4/5 Priya 1 year ago on Google
    Food was superb. Eggs Benedict with homefries were nice and hot and delicious! Service was rushed and impersonal.

  • 4/5 Mido H. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and service, however long wait times during half price app days. We waited 1+ hour for our food to come out (restaurant covered our drinks for the inconvenience which was appreciated).

  • 3/5 Moe B. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I went there for saint pats, this establishment is clean the staff is friendly, very welcome atmosphere. My complain was with my salmon it was very salty and I never had to paid for hot sauce, but yes I would recommend you try it out.

  • 2/5 Chris P. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    I’m not sure what happened? I haven’t been to Johnny Canucks for a while. I was craving Nachos. Not just any nachos but Johnny Canucks Nachos! Used to be fresh in house fried tri colour corn chips. The nachos stayed crispy right down to the bottom of the plate. I would tell people that they were the best nachos I’ve ever had!!! But last night I was so disappointed ☹️ soggy chips that were more than likely from the bottom of the bag. I’m not a picky person. I ate it, I paid and gave a good tip for the service. I’m not going back for nachos again 😢


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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