Meatings Barbecue

About Meatings Barbecue

Meatings Barbecue combines rustic-chic restaurant with award-winning catering service, earning recognition as Official Barbecue Partner of the Ottawa Senators. This Canotek Road smokehouse delivers mouthwatering smoked ribs, brisket, and pulled pork to restaurant guests and catering clients across Ottawa and beyond.

Award-winning catering credentials include People's Choice Caterer 2018 and Platinum Award from The Wedding Awards—recognition reflecting consistent quality under pressure. Catering success demands reliable execution whether serving 50 or 500, skill set that translates to restaurant consistency. The Official Senators partnership further validates Meatings' standing among Ottawa BBQ destinations.

Smoked meats showcase proper technique: low-and-slow cooking, quality wood selection, patience through extended smoking times. Ribs arrive tender with proper bark, brisket slices with smoke ring visible, pulled pork shreds easily. These fundamentals executed properly create BBQ that satisfies serious barbecue enthusiasts while remaining accessible to casual diners.

The rustic-chic atmosphere balances BBQ joint casualness with refined touches appropriate for various occasions. Wed-Sat operation (11:30am-7:30pm) accommodates lunch and early dinner crowds. The Gloucester location on Canotek Road serves east end communities while attracting diners citywide through reputation and Senators association.

Catering availability extends Meatings' reach beyond restaurant walls, bringing award-winning BBQ to events, weddings, corporate functions. This dual focus—restaurant and catering—demonstrates confidence in consistent quality regardless of setting or scale.

What to Order

• Smoked Ribs — Award-winning preparation
• Brisket — Proper smoking with visible smoke ring
• Pulled Pork — Tender, flavorful, well-smoked
• BBQ Platters — Combination of smoked meats with sides
• Catering Services — For events and gatherings

Visitor Information

• Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed, Wed-Sat: 11:30am-7:30pm, Sun: Closed
• Reservations: Walk-in (catering requires advance booking)
• Price Range: $$

Getting There

• Address: 1680 Vimont Court, Unit 106, Orleans, ON K4A 3M3
• Neighbourhood: Orleans (with Broadhead Brewery)
• Parking: Free parking lot available