Moxies - Kanata
Kanata
Restaurant in Kanata, Canada
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Moxies - Kanata is worth using as an easy, flexible Kanata option rather than a destination dinner. It suits mixed groups, casual business meals, and repeat visits where timing and broad appeal matter more than a specific culinary angle. Cross-shop Pure Kitchen Kanata for plant-forward dining, Mandarin Restaurant for buffet-style groups, and Amuse Kitchen & Wine for a more occasion-led meal.
About Moxies - Kanata
Moxies - Kanata is a Kanata venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. The schedule is broad: Monday and Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 11 AM–12 AM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, and Sunday 11 AM–11 PM.
Use it when the hours fit your plan
The clearest reason to consider Moxies - Kanata is timing. It opens at 11 AM every day and stays open later from Wednesday through Saturday, with the latest closing times on Friday and Saturday at 1 AM. That makes it a practical Kanata option when the decision depends on hours rather than on a confirmed specialty, award, or fixed dining format.
For comparison, diners may also consider Pure Kitchen Kanata, Mandarin Restaurant, Amuse Kitchen & Wine, Cabotto's, or Jack's Kanata depending on menu, setting, and availability. Moxies - Kanata should be evaluated on its basics: it is in Kanata, it has a casual dress code, and it publishes daily hours.
Where it fits in a Kanata rotation
Place Moxies - Kanata in the part of a Kanata rotation where practical details matter most. The information supports an easygoing visit rather than a formal dress-up plan: the dress code is casual, and the venue is open every day from 11 AM.
If you are choosing among options, use the schedule as the starting point. Moxies - Kanata is open until 11 PM on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday; until 12 AM on Wednesday and Thursday; and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 601 Earl Grey Dr, Kanata, ON K2T 1K4, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- moxies.com
- Phone
- +16135995000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Moxies in Kanata reads like a reliable suburban destination that privileges comfort and sociability over culinary theater. The brand stakes out a middle tier, above fast-casual but below white-tablecloth, and the dining room reflects that positioning: ambient lighting, tables set for conversation and an unhurried, service-forward rhythm. The chain’s consistency is the point; guests come for approachable plates, predictable pacing and a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. If you want a place that feels familiar, accessible by car and purpose-built for the easy flow of an evening out, this Moxies delivers.
Best For
This Moxies is best for weekday get-togethers and informal evening plans: after-work drinks, business dinners that don't require formality, groups of four and casual hangouts that stretch into late night. The 'weeknight table for four' and post-work socializing suit coworkers, small groups and families seeking steady, straightforward meals. Expect a menu geared toward broad appeal, burgers, pastas and proteins, that supports communal dining and easy conversation.
Ordering Tips
Order with sharing and straightforward satisfaction in mind. The menu is built around shareable appetisers and mains that span burgers, pastas and proteins, and the cocktail list is 'calibrated to move quickly' during peak hours, so drinks are an efficient companion to food. If you’re dining in a group, start with a few sharable starters and pick mains that travel well across the table; the restaurant’s signature items (Cashew Chili Chicken, Chipotle Mango Chicken, Lemon Basil Salmon, Tuna Sushi Stack, Steak Frites) are reliable picks that reflect the venue’s accessible, crowd-pleasing approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern, welcoming decor with interactive atmosphere; vibrant and energetic environment suitable for various occasions from business lunches to late-night socializing.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Daily drink specials, Wines, Beers
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Allergy accommodating
Signature Dishes
- Cashew Chili Chicken
- Chipotle Mango Chicken
- Lemon Basil Salmon
- Tuna Sushi Stack
- Steak Frites
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 601 Earl Grey Dr, Kanata, ON K2T 1K4, Canada
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jack's Kanata, Notable alternative
- Pure Kitchen Kanata, Notable alternative
- Mandarin Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Cabotto's, Notable alternative
- Amuse Kitchen & Wine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Moxies - Kanata is the easiest recommendation when the group needs a broad, low-friction choice in Kanata. Compared with Jack's Kanata, it plays a similar casual full-service role, so the decision should come down to the room and availability rather than a major price or format gap.
Pure Kitchen Kanata is the better call for diners who want a plant-forward meal, while Mandarin Restaurant is the safer choice for larger groups that want buffet-style flexibility. Moxies - Kanata is stronger for a conventional lunch, after-work dinner, or mixed-preference table.
For a more occasion-focused meal, look at Amuse Kitchen & Wine or Cabotto's. Those are better fits when the restaurant choice needs to feel more deliberate; Moxies - Kanata is better when ease, centrality, and booking simplicity are the deciding factors.
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Compare Moxies - Kanata
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Moxies - Kanata | Kanata | No published awards |
| Jack's Kanata | Kanata | No published awards |
| Pure Kitchen Kanata | Kanata | No published awards |
| Mandarin Restaurant | Kanata | No published awards |
| Cabotto's | Stittsville | No published awards |
| Amuse Kitchen & Wine | Kanata | No published awards |
How Moxies - Kanata: Hours and Casual Dress Code compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Moxies - Kanata?
Moxies - Kanata opens at 11 AM daily and stays open into the evening every day. It closes at 11 PM on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday; 12 AM on Wednesday and Thursday; and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Choose the time that best matches those hours.
What are alternatives to Moxies - Kanata?
Options to compare include Pure Kitchen Kanata, Jack's Kanata, Mandarin Restaurant, Cabotto's, and Amuse Kitchen & Wine. Compare current hours, menus, and availability directly before choosing.
Is Moxies - Kanata good for a special occasion?
The details are limited to location in Kanata, casual dress code, and daily hours. If you need a specific setting, private space, menu format, or occasion package, confirm those details directly with Moxies - Kanata.
What should I wear to Moxies - Kanata?
The dress code is casual. A relaxed, neat outfit is appropriate based on that dress code.
