Helena, Bozeman, and Southwest Montana Restaurants
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1. Whistle Pig Korean
$$ | |A welcome addition to Bozeman's growing selection of international restaurants, this cozy, dimly lighted Korean eatery serves delectable pork-kimchi buns, fried tofu dumplings, and bibimbap with bulgogi beef. Be sure to save room for a house-made Korean street doughnut.
25 N. Willson Ave., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-404–1224Known For
- Cucumber kimchi
- Kalbi barbecued short ribs
- Short but sweet list of interesting beer and wine
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2. Blue Moon Bakery
$$ | |Blue Moon Bakery sets out a tempting array of scones, muffins, cakes, and cookies. They also serve sizeable sandwiches and gourmet pizza.
120 Big Pine Dr., Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995–2305Known For
- Pizza crust with notes of garlic butter and Parmesan
- A welcoming staff with excellent service
- Homemade cream cheese
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3. Bogart's
$$ | |This longtime local favorite for Mexican food, margaritas, specialty pizzas, and burgers is set inside a handsome historic downtown building but has a modern, rustic, real-Montana feel. Good bets from the Mexican side of the menu include pork chile verde burritos and mahi-mahi fish tacos, while the Surfing Pig (with Canadian bacon, grilled shrimp, pineapple, mozzarella, and barbecue sauce) is a favorite among the pizzas.
11 S. Broadway, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–1784Known For
- Friendly, laid-back vibe
- Good kids' menu
- Jalapeño-mango margaritas
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4. Cateye Café
$$ | |Some call it funky; all call it good food at a fair price. Named for the shape of Grandma's glasses, this small family-owned restaurant serves up a sense of humor with breakfast and lunch, including a "Purrfect Lunch" special; "Look for the Catastrophe" (scrambled eggs with taters, toast, and veggies); the "Felix" (a breakfast sandwich with prosciutto, roasted red pepper aioli, spinach, gouda cheese, and a fried egg on a torta roll); and the banana bread French toast.
23 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-587–8844Known For
- Really good drip coffee
- Tomato jam
- Its consistent cat theme (restrooms are even called litter boxes)
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Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted -
5. Faye's Cafe
$$ | |The collaborative chef's choice concept at this cute artsy café is unique to say the least. Instead of a traditional menu, diners pick adjectives and nouns that speak to them off a chalkboard with dozens of words. Chef Sarah Faye uses them to whip up a creative, customized breakfast for the first 30 patrons of the day, so come early (they open at 8 am).
415 E. Lewis, Livingston, Montana, 59047, USA406-223--7481Known For
- The chef is happy to accommodate for food allergies
- Fragrant hot tea sweetened with local honey
- Irresistible huckleberry bacon
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Rate Includes: No lunch or dinner -
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6. Foster and Logan's Pub & Grill
$$ | |Multiple TVs, each tuned to a different sport, line the brick walls of this friendly place. The bar claims 20 beers on tap, the better to enjoy what locals call the town's best hamburgers and other hearty pub fare. In winter opt for buffalo chili. The fish tacos, bison burger, and beer-battered fries also get rave reviews.
17 S. Broadway, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–9080Known For
- Attracting a younger crowd
- Really good Reubens
- Being open to substitutions
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7. Gil's Goods
$$ | |Although it's most famous for its wood-fired pizza (made with 36-hour naturally fermented dough), Gil's Goods also serves salads, burgers, and sandwiches, including a Nashville hot chicken special. It also boasts a full bar and pretty extensive beer and wine list for a casual establishment.
207 W. Park St., Livingston, Montana, 59047, USA406-222--9463Known For
- Homemade breads, available for sale by the loaf
- Can be loud and a bit hectic during rush hour
- Sidewalk seating for prime people-watching in the summer
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8. Hanging Five Restaurant
$$ | |This beloved diner has been feeding the Butte masses, especially after mass, since the mid-1990s. The staff is friendly, the hash browns are plentiful, and the menu is exactly what you'd expect to see in a diner. Since you're in The Mining City, opt for the popular "Motherlode" omelet.
2110 Harvard Ave., Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-494--4309Known For
- Comfortable booth seating
- Blueberry streusel French toast
- Huge portions, served hot
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9. Hungry Moose
$$ | |Hungry Moose serves deli sandwiches as well as basic grocery items.
209 Aspen Leaf Dr., Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995–3045Known For
- A long, but fast-moving line
- Hand-dipped ice cream from a Montana creamery
- Being the best place to get hiking snacks
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10. Iron Star Pizza Company
$$ | |Stop by Iron Star Pizza Company for pizza, wings, and specialty subs. There are also several tempting fried items on the menu. When it's warm, ask to sit on the patio.
101 Bramble St., Big Timber, Montana, 59011, USA406-932--5998Known For
- A spicy pizza sauce so good you'll want the recipe
- Happy, helpful employees
- A great take-out option in a town with no fast food chains
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
11. Jam!
$$ | |Colorful murals, high ceilings, and exposed air ducts create a mod-industrial ambience in this bustling downtown café that serves breakfast all day as well as a selection of tasty lunch items. Specialties include the crab cake Benedict and challah bread French toast stuffed with jam-infused mascarpone cheese.
25 W. Main St., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-585–1761Known For
- Mimosas and brunch cocktails
- Bacon–smoked bacon burgers
- Both sweet and savory crepes
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12. Metals Sports Bar & Grill
$$ | |Housed in a former bank that was designed by Cass Gilbert in 1906, this busy sports bar is rich in history and still boasts the original vault and marble tellers' counters. The food is typical pub fare: nachos, burgers, pizza, and fried food. But there are also elevated dishes on the menu like seafood linguini, rib eye, and chicken Oscar.
8 W. Park St., Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-782--5534Known For
- A great place to watch the big game
- Decor so cool it's almost distracting
- Good selection (20) of draft beers
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13. Sam's Taproom and Kitchen
$$ | |The culinary cousin of Red Lodge Ales, Sam's Taproom and Kitchen serves lunch and dinner as well as beer brewed on-site (just on the other side of the wall, in fact). It specializes in hot sandwiches including panini, grilled cheese, and baked sammies. But it also offers burgers, salads, and bites to share at the picnic tables in its attached backyard garden.
1445 Broadway Ave. N, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446--0234Known For
- Always having a good crowd
- At least a handful of hand-crafted ciders
- The pulled-pork special served on a pretzel bun
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14. Sparky's Garage
$$ | |Since 2002, Sparky's has been whetting the appetite of locals and travelers alike with delicious appetizers (cheese curds, Southern fried pickles, and the "lugnutz"—deep-fried salmon wontons), salads, burgers and more. While you wait for your food, take a look at the cool classic decor including the fun vintage signs.
420 E. Poindexter St., Dillon, Montana, 59725, USA406-683--2828Known For
- A classic garage theme
- Big selection of craft beers
- Excellent ribs for a sports bar
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15. Steve's Cafe
$$ | |Consistently voted Helena's, and even Montana's, "best breakfast," Steve's has been so successful since it debuted in 2009 that it opened a second location at 630 North Montana Avenue in 2013. Family-owned and operated, Steve's uses eggs from the local Hutterites, three sausages made without preservatives on-site, huckleberries from Montana, and Yukon Gold potatoes from Idaho. For lunch, try the Reuben made with slow-cooked corned beef and fresh homemade sauerkraut.
1225 E. Custer Ave., Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-444--5010Known For
- Homemade chili, which you can even get in an omelet
- Secret menu
- Weekly stuffed French toast specials
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16. Sweetwater Coffee
$$ | |This warm and friendly coffee shop offers salads, sandwiches, and pasta along with its espresso drinks. Try the French toast breakfast sandwich.
24 S. Idaho St., Dillon, Montana, 59725, USA406-683–4141Known For
- Fresh-squeezed lemonade
- Most things made from scratch
- Cute atmosphere with local artwork
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends, No credit cards -
17. Thirsty Turtle Burgers & BBQ
$$ | |This is the busiest restaurant in town, and rightfully so. The family-owned and family-friendly establishment serves an impressive selection of burgers, sammies, and house-smoked BBQ.
37 McLeod St., Big Timber, Montana, 59011, USA406-932--3330Known For
- The "Gut Buster Challenge" where diners have 30 minutes to eat 4½ pounds of food
- One of the only halibut burgers you'll find in Montana
- No substitutions, so don't even bother asking
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18. Town Talk Bakery
$$ | |No visit to Butte is complete without trying a pasty, the traditional miner's dinner of meat, potatoes, and onion baked inside a pastry shell. This bakery is one of the best of several eateries that serve these pocket-size meals; they also sell doughnuts, cookies, cakes, and breads, all cash-only. There are no tables; all items are takeout.
611 E. Front St., Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-782–4985Known For
- Amazing maple bars
- Doughnuts selling out early
- Strong coffee
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch or dinner, No credit cards -
19. Wild West Pizzeria and Saloon
$$ | |Aaron and Megan Hecht make superb pizzas with crispy crusts, flavorful sauces, and memorable frontier names. Folks also come for the sandwiches, pasta dishes, and the live music hosted at the adjacent saloon.
14 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, USA406-646–4400Known For
- Pizza sauce that's a family recipe
- The Sitting Bull pie, topped with various meats
- The Calamity Jane pie, with a white sauce, mushrooms, and other veggies
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20. Windbag Saloon & Grill
$$ | |This pub-style restaurant in the heart of downtown is housed in a historic building dating back to 1882. While it's a family restaurant, it's named for the political debates you're likely to hear while dining on burgers, sandwiches, mac and cheeses, and wings. The Windbag is known for its hearty and generous helpings and, of course, its history (ask about the brothel). It also has a large selection of imported and local beer, on tap and in bottles. Choose to sit in the restaurant, the bar, or on the patio in the summer.
19 S. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-443–3520Known For
- Cocktails made with fresh fruit puree
- Infamous "Death by Chicken" hot sauce
- A funnel cake dessert served as fries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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