So, not a big reviewer so take it for what's it worth. We've been going to Zander's for quite a few years now, mostly for wing night, but not exclusively, last night for example. (But I still got wings ) Over the years it's been a bit of a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. At times, there's no place better in the city and at other times it's rather lack luster, just living on current reputation. Then at some point, the manager who seems to speak to everyone in the restaurant, but seems to not even recognize us, he realizes this and begins to turn things around. Currently we seem to be in a low spot, and here's why I think this. Mainly it's due to high turnover of staff. It seems there are new servers in week to week (probably not that frequently, but it seems that way). We remember seeing the same proficient servers week after week, now they're mostly all gone. The tall skinnier older guy (sorry I can't remember your name) is AMAZING and we hope for him every time. Sadly, we're left with the "new girl" and the service that comes with a new employee. It's an assumption that the staff just aren't treated well and that's why they leave, but could just be the restaurant industry. Lastly, food preparation has fallen below their norm. I ask for my hot Buffalo wings to be extra saucy and they NEVER are and the response I get is, the chicken wings absorbs too much of it. I ask for my wings extra saucy EVERYWHERE I go, no place else has a problem hitting the mark here. I also don't think whoever is cooking the food is tasting the food, these wings are NOT hot by any standards, I can say this because I eat a lot of chicken wings and a lot of hot wings are too spicy for me, these don't even reach medium temps. Nevertheless, the wings are tasty and I like them. Lastly, we often attend with a couple friends and one of them orders their wings extra crispy, when this happens, I too get my wings extra crispy, I don't particularly enjoy extra crispy wings :( Anyway, we're gonna stay away for a while I think and head over to Kelsey's, it's less convenient but has been far more consistent over time. Like I said, I'm not an expert here, so please make your own decisions, I just want the old Zander's back. read more

Had lunch and service was great!! Food was incredible! We will be back! The patio was open but we didn't go out.thanks for being in town!!! read more

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I love that they have daily Zanders Specials where you can get some of their popular menu items on great value. Through the Thursday specials we were able to sample the Beer can chicken and the Baby back ribs. The breading on the fried chicken tasted good, but there was a little too much white meat to go with it after. Good thing the gravy they have for their poutine and the chicken was very flavourful. The baby back ribs' meat was fall-off-the-bone-tender. Maybe a little bit too tender where it might be a little undercooked. There looks to be some traces of redness on the meat strands which may or may not be signs of still raw meat. We love the vibe of the place. It was packed during the Thursday night we dined in. Different sports were being played on the many different TV screens present in the restaurant bar. Their table service frequency could use a little bit of improvement. We found we had to wait for someone to come to our table a couple times too many during ordering and asking for the bill. read more

We entered the restaurant and were shown to a table by an unsmiling and unfriendly young man yesterday at lunchtime, not even a hello. We waited almost 10 minutes before a server showed up. I had the cheesesteak sandwich which was very good and my wife had the chicken souvlaki and rice, her chicken was good and the rice was hard ( not cooked enough ) No one bothered to check if we needed refills or ask how our meal was. When it was time to leave I had to go and find the server because he was not coming to clear our dishes after our meal. We were not offered coffee or dessert. This is the third and last time we have visited this restaurant, the food is ok but the customer service is lacking. . read more

Extremely disappointed. To start the parking is terrible. No handicap spots available. Wife has difficulty had to walk he from Wimpys lot. Service was very slow. Took over 20 mins before they even too our drink order. Another 10 mins before it was delivered. Too many young employees standing around with nothing to do. Very noisy atmosphere. When food finally arrived over an hour after we sat down, it was ample, quality was acceptable. Pricing was fine. Needless to say they won't see me again. read more

Food was amazing and the servings were very large. Amazing service. Great solo guitarist/singer the night we went. Will definitely go back next time we are in the area. read more

Always good food and service. Decent portion sizes. If you want to order take out, the issue is they never answer the phone. It's best to dine in. read more

Treated 6 family members to a lunch andirons was brilliant. Great food great portions. Burgs are best in town. Bar none

Very busy happening little place. It was recommended by our hotel. We were told the wait is usually hours. We were there Saturday Easter weekend ... still very busy but not a long wait. Service is great and the staff is very attentive. It was busy but service was surprisingly fast ... great teamwork which is nice to see and they all looked very happy. Very large portions. Everyone I saw was walking out with takeout containers. When we arrived I saw a group of teenage boys with take away containers. You know the portions are large when teenage boys are taking food home. Hubby had the chicken breast with spinach, pesto with shrimp. He said it was delicious and was still talking about it the next day when he ate the rest for supper. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious. Great place, great atmosphere and the decor is pretty amazing. I particularly liked how attentive the staff was. It didn't matter if we weren't their table .. they still stopped by to see how you were doing. Thumbs up Zanders!! read more

Zander's Fire Grill and Brew Lounge - Special - Chicken Wings Near Me - Brantford, Ontario

Went here because it was late and there were very few places open. Had a good Yelp rating. We went here with another couple. The night we went here there was a band playing. It was quite loud but the music was great. The menu is expensive has many choices. The food was decent as well. Can't really complain was glad something was open late. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Zander's Fire Grill and Brew Lounge - nachos - Chicken Wings Near Me - Brantford, Ontario

Diamond in the rough. Very glad I happened by this place. The menu was extensive. Plenty of menu items for every person taste. Staff was very friendly and service quick and observant. Items needed was there before you had to ask. read more

Best brunch !! Love coming in here with family for brunch The live music is always good and food is always hot and fresh Staff are super friendly and make us feel welcome. They also always have a booster available for our son who is 2 years old. read more

This place is a top favourite for meeting up with friends and enjoying some good food. My go-to meals are the fish 'n chips or the mac 'n cheese. They've got large portions and quality meals, I would definitely recommend read more

Came here due to the humidity, got seated within 5 minutes, but it took 15 minutes to get our order taken. Me and my mom sat at the table for over 1 hour without getting our food. The waitresses ignored us throughout being seated and didnt ask to refill our water, we come here a lot and the experience is usually good but since im writing about this time, i am not impressed. I had to deal with my mom complaining the whole time, and the only reason the restaurant is getting two stars is because of the food and decor. Order: Two hamburgers with fries and water read more

Zander's Fire Grill and Brew Lounge - people sitting at the bar - Chicken Wings Near Me - Brantford, Ontario

Amazing spot Great food. Friendly staff. Kid friendly Fast and reasonably priced. Favourites: Ranchero burger, wings, onion rings, Caesar salad, jambalaya. Kids meals are HUGE. We often bring out of town friends here. Especially for the Sunday brunch ! read more

This is a reason for Yelp to have no stars. My hotel recommended this place so I went over. Outside and inside looked cool so I was interested. No one at the host/hostess table so I decided to sit at the bar instead of getting a table. I spent 20 minutes, had to ask the bartender for a beer, had to ask the bartender for a menu and finally had to ask the bartender for the bill. I went here to eat and the service flat out sucked. FYI 7:30 on Sunday evening. The place was busy but how do you have (1) bartender for the entire place and he also waits 8-10 tables? This is a management problem but I won't be back. I also explained the problem to the hotel so they wouldn't waste their time recommending this place. I went to another similar place that was just as full but they cared that I was there. No No No don't waste your time here. read more

Came here with my parents when visiting Btown. Considering dining options are limited in Brantford, I thought it was quite good. The service was very very attentive, borderlining overly attentive though (waitress checking in too much and random management also interrupting the meal a few times to see if we are enjoying ourselves. No harm done but it could be toned down a bit) Decor is kind of cool, lots of large mounted artwork portraying various famous guitarists. Venue is open and spacious with lots of seating, and a cool bar off to one side. Everything very clean, shiny and new. The menu was varied, lots to chose from - burgers, chicken, wings, salads, steaks, etc. I had a special of the day, a chicken souvlaki meal. It was absolutely huge, for $14.99, and I could only chew through half. The food was well prepared and fresh and really tasty. My dad had chicken wings which were delicious, but his onion rings were too greasy. read more

I've been so many times and it's always good food always good service. It's usually pretty busy, so be prepared to wait, but it's worth the wait. read more

Not great. Looks good, menu looks good, food and service are below average. Beer selection is very good. read more

Food was pretty much bar fare. Lot of items to choose from and portions were generous and as your expectations are not overwhelming high you should be ok. Pricing seemed good... good value. Decor is fun but didn't tie into anything in particular. Washrooms were clean. Service was pretty good. read more

My wife and I had dinner at Zander's to night we had a little wait as we did not set reservations they were quick to seat us. Amy our waitress really made the atmosphere and our meal an incredible experience She was knowledgeable of the menu and had a great table side manner. Absolutely fabulous Steak my wife loved the chicken Parmesan. We will definitely return. Very reasonable prices as well. Good food great staff. read more

This place is busy. You are looking at a 30 minute wait at least for a table. Food is good. Portions are full. The place is very very loud. Service was great read more

I have eaten here a few times. I have had a few good servers sometimes but the food is just lacking. The chicken pita comes with Tzatziki heaping at the open end and none at the other end (so much so that it's almost impossible to take the first bite without wearing it). Our appetizer took 25 minutes to get there only to be followed by our entree two minutes later (the cold fries and hot plate probably meant it was ready before the app but sat under the heat lamp). The barely warm fries had sugar sprinkled on them instead of salt. And let's play the worst music to top it off in a decor thats worse than guy Fieri's hairdo. Everything is sticky and the smell of a Moldy mop fills the air. Just a sloppy mess. read more

Had horrible service. Waitress named Jessica was very rude. She took our order and didn't write anything down. We asked for no peppers and no onions in a salad for a CHILD. However when it came to the table it had peppers. So I NICELY said " oh this has peppers in it". She gave me mean look and said In an annoyed tone "does he have a food allergy? " I said no but we asked for no peppers. Which was met by " so he wants a salad with no peppers or onions. Right away I felt like we were in the wrong. I looked at my husband who was looking at me in shock too. I'm not sure why this ticked her off so much. Maybe if she wrote the order down she wouldn't have messed it up. She took it away.. then came back and said "well they have to make you a HOLE new salad so it will be a bit". I asked for a manager because of the tone and way she was talking to us. I was not upset at the mistake but the way she was treating us. She said there was no managers so I asked what the problem was. She said she didn't have a problem but that she was having a bad day and that it was busy. Then she left. I was disappointed that she was taking her anger out on us. When she brought us the bill she did apologize and offer us free dessert. However the rude comments and looks didn't entice me for free dessert. Sorry won't be going back. read more

Zander's is absolutely amazing all around. Service was outstanding, very energetic and go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your experience. Food is absolutely DELICIOUS, definitely the best chicken wings I've ever had. Thank you for an amazing experience. I highly recommend this to everyone, whether you are going out for a family night or out with some friends this is a great spot! read more

My boyfriend and I eat here quite often. It's probably our favourite restaurant. Portions are good and so is the price. All or most of the sauces and dressing are made in house. And the food is excellent! Most of the servers are excellent and very accommodating. And if something is made incorrectly they are very quick to replace and if necessary give a discount. The atmosphere is laid back and sometimes there is live music. On Sundays they have a buffet brunch which is pretty good. I'm normally not a fan of buffet but there are several options and it is pretty tasty. Whenever I've gone the owner is there making the omelettes and carving a prime rib roast which is amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any one looking for a good meal and casual dining experience. read more

This is my favourite restaurant in Brantford! The place is always packed, and the food is always great! The menu has lots of variety

I tasted their version of the pulled pork and found it to be quite spicy for my liking. The host/server was okay, but then we got another server (female) that was very perky and nice. The server was accommodating but found she took a long time to get our order as we were the only people in the restaurant. The restrooms were clean, and the decor was fun. read more

Amazing service, amazing staff, unreal menu! I haven't tried a dish I didn't love! Makes ordering super time consuming, but that's ok because the live entertainment always delivers a show!!! read more

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food is very good. Wendeaday night is wing night and the place is always packed. Sunday brunch is really good too. For beer, order the Grimbergen! read more

Atmosphere is great, the food is good and they have unique options spicing up the typical pub food. Service is usually good and its nice to have something in town that isnt a chain restaurant. read more

BURGERS! Zander's burgers are so freaking incredible, I don't even know what else to say. Out of the 5+ times I've been, I've ordered a burger every time but once (the other time was a pasta if I remember correctly, but I don't remember which one). They have a different special everyday such as all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch and their burgers are at a reduced price Mondays (and obviously a bunch of different specials throughout the rest of the week). I know you can order burgers anywhere, but Zander does such a fantastic job. They have such awesome topping options, they are all themed after major bands/artists, the flavour is out of this world, and the buns are incredible! TIP: the potato bun is awesome, but the pretzel bun actually takes it to a whole new level - it's got the perfect density to handle the amazingness of the burger! The atmosphere is also awesome; the walls are covered in amazing guitars and sick paintings of incredible rock stars and there's two motorcycles. I would probably up this to a 5 star if I'd tried more of their other food options, but since I haven't really I'll keep it at a 4. Definitely try this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Went there 2 months after they opened, went there for my birthday with family. We all ordered a different type of burger, and a few pounds wings, wings were uncooked, wait staff never came around. read more

Amazing food and drinks and staff! Love the daily specials! Zanders brunch is very yummy too! Best in brantford forsure! A must try on a Sunday morning! read more

Zander's Fire Grill and Brew Lounge - two plates of food - Chicken Wings Near Me - Brantford, Ontario

Had a great dining experience here the other day. I was passing through Brantford with my girlfriend and decided to stop in and give it a try. The waitress was very good at checking back in with our table and checking in with the kitchen. We ordered the pulled pork potato skins and they were very good. You could tell they use fresh ingredients that were never frozen. Apps are half price after 9. I ordered chicken wings as it was half price wing night, they were huge! I was very impressed at the quality for the price. My girlfriend ordered the zeppelin a chicken sandwich with onions and cheese. This sandwich was huge and a little messy but very tasty. The atmosphere was good they had live music playing in the corner of the bar. I was very impressed by the overall quality and value of this restaurant. I would defiantly come back and will be telling all my friends about this great place when there in Brantford. read more

I always enjoy going to Zander's. The music is great, and the food is very good. I would like a better selection of Beers on Tap, but if you find a good one, stick with it! read more

Went with friends from out of town. Phoned first to inquire about reservations but was told they don't take reservations on weekends. This was on a Friday night but decided to try and get a table anyway as this was our first time at this restaurant. Staff were friendly and managed to seat the four of us in a booth as we requested. Good selection of craft beer or wine but drinks were a bit pricey. We all ordered the same meals, fish & chips with coleslaw. The food arrived quickly but unfortunately the fish was more batter than fish and the fish was undercooked. I did not say anything to the wait staff as I didn't want to embarrass our friends. I could see if maybe one or two meals were undercooked, but all four? I felt that our food orders were rushed as the restaurant was quite busy. This restaurant appears to cater to a younger clientele as entertainment is provided later in the evening. In summary, there are other restaurants in Brantford that offer better value for the $. This dining experience was just ok. read more

took 32 minutes from ordering to receiving a burger it was good but i didnt finish all of it. as im asking for a takeout box the bald owner comes up and starts grilling me about not liking his food. very unproffessional. read more