TAILGATORS – American
Sports bar serving Ottawa under the Tailgators name, running wings, pub plates, and game screens on its own Canadian site. The format works the sports-pub register. It suits Ottawa game nights, wing-special calendars, and regulars whose stool faces the right feed.
02491642 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON 352-596-0034 https://tailgators.ca/menu/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, slow-carb
Diet fit at TAILGATORS
Dairy-Free at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kids Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheesy Pasta, Flatbread Pizza and Kids size Nacho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including So Good Chocolate Cake and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Kids Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheesy Pasta, Flatbread Pizza and Sticky Toffey Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Fajita Bowl and House-Made Chicken Tenders. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Southwest Steak Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at TAILGATORS
TAILGATORS in Ottawa has 19 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheesy Pasta, Kids Cheeseburger and Flatbread Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at TAILGATORS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken or Steak Fajitas | 52.7 g | 68.6 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Chicken Fajita Salad | 105.5 g | 56.9 g |
| Southwest Steak Bowl | 124.1 g | 35.4 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Poutine | 42.9 g | 34 g |
| The Classic Burger | 106.5 g | 31.9 g |
| Spicy Cauliflower Bites | 24.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Nacho Supreme | 87.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 30.5 g | 22 g |
| Guacamole & Chips | 16.4 g | 18.4 g |
| Guac Burger | 28.8 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Nacho Supreme - $18: Crispy corn chips, fresh pico de gallo, jalapenos, three-cheese blend, lime crema, green onions, house made salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Nachos Grande - $28: Team size version of Nachos Supreme: Crispy corn chips, fresh pico de gallo, jalapenos, three-cheese blend, lime crema, green onions, house made salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Buffalo Chicken Nachos - $21: Crispy chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, corn chips, pico de gallo, three cheese blend, green onions, ranch, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Perogies - $14: Fried perogies, three cheeses, potatoes, garlic butter, crispy bacon, green onions, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $17: Cream cheese, jack cheese, Parmesan, artichokes, spinach, flatbread, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Spicy Cauliflower Bites - $15: Fried cauliflower florets, wontons, Kung Pow sauce, matchstick carrots, cucumber, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Signature Quesadilla - $15: Seasoned tortilla, three cheese blend, pico de gallo, green onions, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Pickles - $14: Deep-fried pickle spears, spring mix, lemon wedge, house made dill aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9: Crispy fried sweet potato fries, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Guacamole & Chips - $9: Avocados, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, corn chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mozza Sticks - $14: Breaded and fried mozzarella sticks, marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Poutines
- Buffalo Chicken Poutine - $19: Chopped chicken tenders, buffalo hot sauce, bacon, scallions, cheese curds, ranch
- Original Poutine - $15: Fresh-cut fries, St. Albert cheese curds, gravy
- Montreal Smoked Meat Poutine - $18: Smoked meat, fresh cut fries, St Albert's cheese curds, gravy, yellow mustard, scallions
Salads
- Chicken Fajita Salad - $21: Spring mix, balsamic dressing, three cheese blend, pico de gallo, sauteed bell peppers and onions, chicken breast, avocado, tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $21: Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, bacon, seasoned chicken breast, lemon wedge Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- House Salad - $16: Spring greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded heirloom carrots, feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Wings N' Things
- Chicken Wings - $19: Massive juicy chicken wings, marinated in-house, dusted in flour and spice mixture, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Touchdown Platter - $46: Nacho Supreme, 1/2 dozen wings, onion rings, mozza sticks, quesadilla, salsa, ranch
- The Whole 9 Yards - $31: 6 Wings, mozzarella sticks, quesadillas, onion rings, ranch, salsa
- House-Made Chicken Tenders - $20: Marinated in hot sauce and buttermilk, signature flour blend, plum sauce, choice of side Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Burgers
- TailGators' Signature Burger - $22: Two beef patties, crispy onions, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, barbeque sauce
- The Classic Burger - $20: Two beef patties, lettuce, tomato, sauteed diced onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Cali Burger - $22: Two patties, candied bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, avocado, burger sauce
- Guac Burger - $20: Impossible plant based patty, guacamole, sautéed bell peppers and onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Handhelds
- Signature Club - $20: Seasoned chicken breast, bun, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $19: Grilled Chicken, smoked bacon, romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, lemon juice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Juice-Cleanse
- Montreal Style Smoked Meat - $20: Smoked meat, toasted bun, mustard
- Cranberry Chicken Club - $19: Grilled chicken breast, candied bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cranberry aioli
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $22: Crispy Chicken, Buffalo hot sauce, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, buttermilk ranch Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Tailgators Wrap - $19: Chicken, jalapenos, tomato, three cheese blend, peppers, onions, BBQ sauce
Main Courses
- Fajita Bowl - $22: Seasoned chicken breast, Spanish rice, sautéed peppers, onions, Pico de Gallo, black beans, avocado, cheese blend, cilantro, tortilla strips Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spicy Kung Pow Bowl - $22: Crispy breaded chicken or tofu, Kung Pow sauce, lime cilantro white rice, sautéed peppers, carrots, broccoli, wontons, green onions, sesame seeds
- Southwest Steak Bowl - $23: Seasoned steak, lime cilantro rice, jalapenos, Cajun corn, pico de gallo, black beans, chipotle aioli, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Chicken or Steak Fajitas - $22: Seasoned Chicken or steak, sauteed peppers and onions, jack cheese, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, lettuce, tomato, tortillas, chips and salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Pasta
- Sundried Pesto Penne Pasta - $23: Penne pasta, alfredo sun-dried pesto sauce, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, parmesan, garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cajun Chicken Pasta - $24: Seasoned seared Chicken breast, sauteed peppers and onions, penne, spicy cream sauce, garlic bread
Pizza
- BBQ SANTA FE - $21: Grilled chicken, marinara, smokey bourbon bbq, jack cheese, onions, jalapenos, peppers, pinsa romana dough
- Margherita - $20: Pinsa romana, marinara, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, chili garlic oil
- Spicy Pineapple - $21: Pinsa romana, marinara, red onions, jalapenos, pineapple, jack cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Kids Menu
- Kids Fingers - $14: 3 fingers with choice of fries, salad, or veggie sticks, plum sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Kids Quesadilla - $14: Chicken, cheese, green onions, sour cream, choice of side Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheeseburger - $14: Beef patty, cheese, ketchup, choice of side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flatbread Pizza - $14: Cheese pizza with choice of topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Pasta - $14: Cheesy Alfredo sauce, penne, garlic wedge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids size Nacho - $14: Salsa and cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sticky Toffey Pudding - $8.99: Spiced cake, caramel, ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- So Good Chocolate Cake - $8.99: Chocolate cake, caramel, chocolate sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brownie a la mode - $8.99: Brownie, ice cream, chocolate and caramel drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake - $8.99: Vanilla cake, cinnamon bun filling, vanilla-cinnamon cheesecake, cream cheese icing, cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Carrot Cake - $8.99: Plant-based carrot cake, vegan cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about TAILGATORS
- Is TAILGATORS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. TAILGATORS has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kids Fingers.
- What can I eat at TAILGATORS on a dairy-free diet?
- Kids Fingers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does TAILGATORS have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Kids Fingers.
- What is the highest-protein dish at TAILGATORS?
- Chicken or Steak Fajitas, at roughly 68.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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