The Chesshire Cat Pub invites you to their dining room. Their bar is the utmost place for after dinner drinks. They offer wheelchair-accessible restaurant and are open at night Sunday and during week-ends. You can get there not only by car but also by public transit. Payments by American Express, Interac, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.more...See more text
Served w/ your choice of sauce: BBQ, medium, hot, suicide, honey garlic, hot & honey, thai chili, or salt & pepper & your choice of dip: cilantro lime yogurt, blue cheese or sour cream
Sandwiches and Wraps
Fat Cat Clubhouse
4oz Chicken breast, roasted ham, double smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato on a toasted garlic ciabatta w/ a sweet & creamy pepper spread Sweet potato fries +2.00 Gourmet onion rings +2.00
$14.00
The Reuben
Sweet potato fries +2.00 Gourmet onion rings +2.00 The Reuben A stack of shaved Montreal-style smoked meat between grilled slices of butter-brushed rye bread, w/ swiss cheese, homemade sauerkraut & sauce
Low & slow braised lamb shoulder mixed w/ caramelized onions, shredded carrot & crumbled blue cheese baked in a flaky pie shell, topped w/ gravy & served w/ seasonal vegetables & your choice of chips or mashed potatoes
$15.00
Sausage, Egg & Chips
Farmer-style sausage w/ two sunny-side up eggs, chips & fried, marinated tomato
$11.00
Buttered Lamb Curry
Lamb simmered in our secret house blend of spices, served over basmati rice w/ seasonal vegetables, grilled naan bread & tomato ginger chutney. Hold the naan
$16.00
Green Curry Stir-fry
Vegetable 13.00 Chicken 16.00 Prawns 18.00 Green Curry Stir-fry Spicy green curry w/ reduced coconut & soy milk, stir-fried vegetables & fresh cilantro garnished w/ a tomato ginger chutney your choice of
Cottage Pie
Ground beef simmered w/ onions, garlic & corn topped w/ a cheesy mashed potato cake & served w/ seasonal vegetables & home made gravy
$13.00
Elk, Ale & Wild Mushroom Pie
Low & slow braised local elk w/ roasted wild mushrooms & local 1855 ale baked in a flaky pie shell, topped w/ gravy & served w/ seasonal vegetables & choice of chips or mashed potatoes
$16.00
Veggie Burger
A seasoned blend of couscous, quinoa, lentils & roasted vegetables form the perfect soft patty topped w/ roasted peppers, goats cheese, lettuce, tomato & spicy ketchup served w/ your choice of garden salad or chips
$13.00
Hot Beef & Yorkie Platter
Shaved local fitzroy beef simmered in gravy served in a fresh baked Yorkshire pudding, & served w/ seasonal vegetables & your choice of chips or mashed potatoes
Though this pub had come highly recommended, on the night we went the food was a huge disappointment.
The elk tortierre was was overcooked and slightly burnt with a hard, chewy crust. There was nothing in the way of sauce or filling -- I didn't spot anything in the way of an onion or mushroom, as specified on the menu -- just a dehydrated husk filled with hard ground meat. (That it was ground meat was not mentioned on the menu.)
We stopped in here last summer on a really, really hot day. The place had no air conditioning, so walking into the restaurant was like walking into an oven. We chose to eat on the patio, despite my aversion to eating outside because I dislike sitting in the sun and bugs scare me/freak me out.
We sat down near a few older guys who were clearly enjoying a few brewskies together in the mid-day heat. No problem with that. Well, you'd think so, but they all peppered their speech with 4-letter words, liberally dropping the F-bomb.
Now, I have been known to do my fair share of swearing, but there is a thing called decorum. There is a time and place for everything, and if you're out in a public place, can the salty language, will ya?
I was happy to find a table with an umbrella under which to hide from the biting sun, but the sheer heat and humidity and lack of a breeze made the conditions on the patio quite uncomfortable.
Anyway, the service was poor. A guy came out and gruffly took our order. No smile, nothing. He seemed irritated and rushed. He forgot my drink when he brought my hubby his beer. He had to be asked twice to bring us both water. Given that it was a sweltering hot day, he should have brought a pitcher without anyone having to ask!
Thankfully, we did not have to wait too long for the food. I ordered a Mexican-inspired wrap. It was okay. My husband's burger was better (I tried a bite), and the fries were good.
The ice cream for dessert was also nice, but as I feared, attracted wasps, so I had to flee. My husband paid the bill and met me in the air conditioned car.
What an experience. I know the heat was an exceptional thing, but I will admit that I am not chomping at the bit to return anytime soon. Being that the building is an old school house, I wonder if eating there in the winter means suffering from a cold draft? We used to own a century home, and I know how drafty and cold they can be.
Oh well. Bad luck that day, I guess.
Nice out of the way spot between Stittsville and Carp. Nice but cramped interior with decent service. Our wings were okay and the French Onion Soup average at best. The entrees were all good but nothing special. I've been here three times and always ordered what others have recommended and I've never been disappointed, but I've also never been as impressed as the people making the recommendation. Overall, nothing that can't be found elsewhere.
The Cheshire Cat Pub is a unique British style pub just outside of Kanata. When you walk in past the red telepone booth, it feels really authentic with the unusual "kitch" that you would find in pubs in England. We were just there, and found that they had taken off most of there regular drafts to replace them with Ontario craft beers. My husband was sad to not have a pint of Erdinger, but we learned that they were doing this to honour Ontario Craft Brew Week and found ourselves trying The Flying Monkey and a pint of Neustad 10w30 (beers I had never heard of!) Good for them we thought! We also learned that most of the menu incorporates local produce, meat and dairy. Anyway, the food was amazing! Pub fare, but with serious style. I had the Chicken Curry, my husband had the hamburger special and our friends both had the fish and chips.
The service was friendly and laid back and the owner came up to introduce himself and made us feel like we had been coming for years. It was hopping busy! This is truly one of those places that we will return to time and time again! We can't believe we waited this long to come in!
Couldn't agree more! This place is a gem. We have been as a couple and have also visited with larger groups. They are friendly and accommodating and truly thrive on their customer's satisfaction and happiness. Keep up the great food and service.
