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Chuck’s Roadhouse

Name: Chuck’s Roadhouse
Address: 2010 Trim Rd, Ottawa, ON, K4A 0G4, CA
Telephone: (343) 588-1824
Price range: value

American•Orleans•value

Chuck’s Roadhouse is one of the best american restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Orleans.

Chuck's Roadhouse in Orleans isn't reaching for anything it can't grab — and that's the whole point.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Chuck's Roadhouse in Orleans isn't reaching for anything it can't grab — and that's the whole point. This is a meat-forward roadhouse operating at one of the lowest price points you'll find for a sit-down room with a full bar in the east end of Ottawa, and the menu makes no attempt to disguise what it's about. Orleans has a well-documented chain-restaurant problem, and Chuck's sidesteps it by committing fully to the roadhouse format: big plates, smoke where smoke belongs, and a room that has clearly decided what it is and stuck with it. The Full Rack Ribs are the dish this place is known for — low-and-slow preparation that diners consistently describe as falling clean off the bone, the kind of result that signals a kitchen with actual patience. The Rib-Eye Steak reportedly overdelivers for its price tier, which at this level is no small thing. The Grilled Mesquite Chicken Sizzler arrives tableside with the audible drama the name implies — the mesquite smoke apparently carries. On the starter end, Chuck's Nachos have a reputation for being legitimately loaded rather than the sparse, afterthought version that passes for nachos at too many casual spots, and the Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla is consistently noted for bringing real heat — apparently someone in that kitchen actually seasons things. Practical notes: weekends draw families and post-game crowds, so arriving early or planning to wait at the bar is the move. The strategic play, based on what regulars seem to order, is to anchor the table with the nachos and quesadilla while the bigger plates come out. If you're only ordering one thing, every piece of research points the same direction — go for the ribs.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Group DinnerCheap EatsOrleans dinner family dinner takeout easygoinglocal

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Taste Score 7.3/10

Rating (Google) 8.6

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Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Orleans | 2010 Trim Rd, Ottawa, ON K4A 0G4, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

7.3/10

Phone

(343) 588-1824

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What to order

Signature dishes at Chuck’s Roadhouse

Full Rack Ribs

add CRH sauce and side choice

Rib-Eye Steak

12 oz premium cut, add side choice

Grilled Mesquite Chicken Sizzler

Chuck's Nachos

topped with cheese and jalapeños, optional buffalo chicken

Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

buffalo chicken, cheese, served with side choice

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What makes Chuck’s Roadhouse worth the move

Chuck’s Roadhouse is a clean first click in Orleans in Ottawa when you want a american option you can trust. Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla and Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 649 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.6 from 649 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

American in Orleans

Spend

Good value

Best for

Group Dinner Cheap Eats Orleans dinner family dinner takeout easygoing local

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Google rating: 8.6 from 649 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla, Shrimp Tempura, Chuck's Nachos

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8.6 from 649 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 2010 Trim Rd, Ottawa, ON K4A 0G4, Canada
Phone: (343) 588-1824
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.3/10
Google rating: 8.6 (649 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Orleans

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What cuisine does Chuck’s Roadhouse serve?

Chuck’s Roadhouse is a American restaurant located in Orleans, Ottawa. Chuck's Roadhouse in Orleans isn't reaching for anything it can't grab — and that's the whole point.

What is Chuck’s Roadhouse best for?

Chuck’s Roadhouse is best for group dinner, cheap eats, orleans dinner, family dinner, takeout, easygoing, local. Chuck’s Roadhouse is a clean first click in Orleans in Ottawa when you want a american option you can trust. Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla and Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 649 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Chuck’s Roadhouse?

Chuck’s Roadhouse is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 649 reviews

What should I order at Chuck’s Roadhouse?

Start with Full Rack Ribs, Rib-Eye Steak, Grilled Mesquite Chicken Sizzler and Chuck's Nachos. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Chuck’s Roadhouse worth visiting?

Chuck’s Roadhouse holds a 8.6 Google rating from 649 reviews. Chuck’s Roadhouse is a clean first click in Orleans in Ottawa when you want a american option you can trust. Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla and Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 649 Google reviews.

Where is Chuck’s Roadhouse located?

Chuck’s Roadhouse is located at 2010 Trim Rd, Ottawa, ON K4A 0G4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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