Mandarin Restaurant Kanata
Ontario's biggest AYCE buffet chain, with a Kanata location serving 100+ dishes — Chinese, sushi, pizza, salad, carving stations, and dessert. A go-to for family celebrations.
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About Mandarin Restaurant
Mandarin is Canada's best-known all-you-can-eat buffet chain, and the Kanata location is Ottawa's largest buffet restaurant. The menu rotates through more than 100 dishes — Chinese classics like General Tso's chicken and chow mein alongside sushi, pizza, a carving station, salad bar, fresh seafood, and an overflowing dessert counter.
The dining room is big, bright, and chandelier-lit. It's the kind of place families book for birthdays, graduations, and holiday dinners.
What to Expect
- 100+ dishes rotating through Chinese, sushi, seafood, Western, and dessert stations
- Carving station with roast beef and other meats
- Live sushi counter with nigiri, maki, and sashimi
- Made-to-order noodles and stir fries
- Dessert bar with cakes, tarts, fruit, and an ice cream station
Pricing
- Lunch (weekday): $26.99 / adult
- Lunch (weekend & holiday): $33.99 / adult
- Dinner (Mon-Thu): $36.99 / adult
- Dinner (Fri-Sun & holiday): $43.99 / adult
- Seniors (65+): 20% off
- Children (5-12): 50% off
- Children 4 and under: free (up to 2 per paying adult)
Visitor Information
- Hours: Weekday lunch 11:30am-3pm, dinner 5pm onward; weekend hours extended
- Reservations: Strongly recommended, especially weekends
- Price Range: $$$
Getting There
- Address: 150B Katimavik Road, Kanata, ON K2L 2N2
- Neighbourhood: Kanata Town Centre
- Parking: Free lot on site
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