Kalispell, Missoula, and Northwest Montana Restaurants
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1. Bernice's Bakery
$ | |Buttery croissants, cookies, cupcakes, scones, quiches, muffins, and other glorious baked treats abound at Missoula's best bakery, a longtime local favorite. Come in for coffee seven days a week from 6 am to 8 pm or for lunch from 11 am to 4 pm, when there's a small selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches, such as roast beef and Swiss, or hummus on whole wheat with feta and artichoke hearts. There's seating inside and out, or you can eat alongside the nearby river.
190 S. 3rd W, Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-728–1358Known For
- Delicious cupcakes and big cakes for birthdays and anniversaries
- Quiet, comfy place to work or read a book
- New menus posted online every morning
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2. Big Dipper
$ | |Shakes come in two sizes—regular or large—at Big Dipper, where folks line up for homemade ice cream in flavors like cardamom, green tea, huckleberry, maple walnut, and Mexican chocolate. In the summer, the line can extend around the block. There are locations in Helena and Billings, too.
631 S. Higgins, Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-543–5722Known For
- Exotic ice cream flavors
- Long lines
- Great place to meet the locals on the Hip Strip
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3. Biga Pizza
$$ | |This intimate, downtown pizza place is popular for its unusually creative flavor combinations. Locals come for the Caramelized Goat, a piping-hot pie capped with caramelized onions, goat cheese, roasted garlic, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. Other fun combos include the Prosciutto & Fig and the Sweet Potato, Bacon & Maple Chipotle. If you're not feeling that adventurous, you can always create your own.
241 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-728–2579Known For
- Local microbrews sold by the can or the six-pack
- The dough is made the old-fashioned Italian way, and pizzas are cooked in a big brick oven
- Long lineups are the norm in summer
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4. Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern
$$$ | |With its lodgelike dining room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and exposed log beams, Blue Canyon pairs rustic yet elegant Montana ambience with excellent, hearty cuisine. Innovative, seasonally inspired dishes fill the menu. Plan ahead and reserve the private table to create your own five-course culinary experience with the inventive head chef.
3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, Montana, 59808, USA406-451–2583Known For
- Tasty elk meatballs with huckleberry sauce
- Unlike Lolo Creek Steakhouse, they take reservations
- One of the best restaurants on the west end of town
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5. Ciao Mambo
$$$ | |With offerings like penne alla vodka and linguini alla carbonara, Ciao Mambo is the place to come for pasta in Missoula. Start with fried fresh mozzarella balls or classic bruschetta. For dessert, try the cannoli or tiramisu. There's soup, salad, pizza, and a kids' menu, too, as well as locations in Whitefish and Billings.
541 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-543–0377Known For
- It's near the Kettlehouse or Gild if you are looking for a good microbrew
- The tablecloths are paper and the crayons are free
- Decorated with wine-focused artwork by Leanne Laine
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6. Edelweiss Bistro
$ | |One of a very few small, local breweries that is all about lagers rather than ales, the Bayern Brewery offers dozen craft beers in this German-style brewery's tasting room. The Edelweis Bistro upstairs serves good German staples, including excellent sausages and schnitzels. Try the bratwurst and sauerkraut or the kasespatzle. Beer options include Schwarzbier and St. Wilbur Weizen, as well as seasonal specials such as Dopplebock, Groomer, or Face Plant during ski season, and Dump Truck Summer Bock when the weather's warm. Brewery tours are available by appointment.
1507 Montana St., Missoula, Montana, USA406-721–1482Known For
- Tasty locally brewed lagers
- Authentic German food
- The brewery reuses all its bottles
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7. Le Petit Outre
$ | |Loosely translated, the name means "The Little Outrageous," which is fitting since the croissants, scones, brioches, canneles, and other sweet baked treats here are outrageously good. It also serves the best coffee in town. In addition to pastry, this longtime bakery sells artisan breads (think baguettes, ciabatta, rosemary foccaccia, and New York rye), gourmet mustards, salts, vinegars, and olive oils.
129 S. 4th St. W, Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-543–3311Known For
- Great lattes, pastries, and baguettes
- Quiet place with lots of light to work or read
- Benches out front to drink your coffee and meet the locals
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8. Lolo Creek Steakhouse
$$$ | |For an authentic taste of Montana, head to this hearty steak house in a rustic log structure 8 miles south of Missoula, in Lolo. The dining room has a hunting-lodge atmosphere, replete with taxidermied wildlife on the walls. Although most diners opt for one of the signature sirloins—cooked over a crackling open-pit barbecue—there are other well-prepared meat, chicken, and seafood dishes from which to choose. The restaurant has often been selected as Missoula's Choice for best steak.
6600 U.S. 12 W, Lolo, Montana, 59847, USA406-273–2622Known For
- High-quality rib-eye steaks cooked over a wood-fired grill
- Stop on your way home from Lolo Hot Springs, 30 minutes west of the restaurant
- Long wait times in the busy summer season
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
9. Montgomery Distillery Tasting Room
$$ | |Sample high-quality, locally made gin, vodka, aquavit, and an award-winning single malt whiskey at the beautiful and now-famous distillery. Be warned, however, that there's a two-drink maximum per customer, which will make it difficult to choose from the long list of handcrafted cocktails. Try the Smoke Tones, made from homemade Quick Silver vodka, grapefruit, habanero tincture, and a smoked salt rim; or The Dude Abides, with vodka, coffee, coffee liqueur, and milk. They also make a great riff on the Old Fashioned, with Sudden Wisdom rye and creole bitters. Purchase whole bottles over at Grizzly Liquor, a few blocks away on Spruce Street.
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10. Pearl Cafe
$$$ | |Missoulians head to this cozy, French-inspired eatery for upscale fare in an elegant setting. With its exposed brick wall anchored by a charming fireplace and sconce lighting, Pearl Cafe is routinely voted Missoula's best and most romantic restaurant. Start with French onion soup, which is a local favorite, then consider one of their steaks or the Kurobata pork tenderloin. Or you can just order the daily three-course special, which includes soup du jour, a main course, a delicious dessert.
231 E. Front St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-541–0231Known For
- Authentic ambience that is both elegant and comfortable
- Really good European-inspired food
- High prices
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11. Taco del Sol
$ | |For a quick bite to eat, this local favorite offers a variety of tasty burritos and tacos inspired by similar shops in San Francisco's Mission District. Try the Mission Supreme with your choice of baked cod, pulled pork, or carne asada. Though now a small chain, the restaurants started in Missoula, where there are three locations, but can now be found all over Montana. Each one has a different vibe, with local, funky art, and cool music.
422 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-240--3480Known For
- Great burritos and good value
- Quick, friendly service by employees who enjoy what they do
- A community-oriented business that supports local groups and events
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12. Tamarack Missoula
$$ | |Sip a Yard Sale Amber or the award-winning Hat Trick Hop IPA in this two-story establishment overlooking the river. The main-floor restaurant offers a casual atmosphere with good views. With a literal wall of bigscreen TVs in the bar downstairs, it's the place to go when a game is on. On weekends, the mimosa and Bloody Mary bar is a big draw, as is the generous beer sampler and the build-your-own-Caesar-salad bar. Everything on the menu comes in ample portions, including fish and bison tacos, smoked bacon mac n' cheese, and a large selection of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. This is the brewery's first location outside of its hometown of Lakeside, Montana.
231 W. Front St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-830–3113Known For
- You can't go wrong with keg nachos topped with bison
- If the kids get antsy, walk a few paces out back and let them whirl on the carousel
- Ample parking in the back lot beside the river
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13. The Camino
$$$ | |The best of four new restaurants in Missoula's downtown Residence Inn, which was recently constructed on the site of the old Missoula Mercantile, borrows from the culinary traditions of Oaxaca and the Yucatan to deliver outstanding Mexican cuisine and creative tequila-based cocktails. The menu is largely centered around shareable apps and taco plates. Try the house-made guacamole, and the lamb barbacoa tacos. For an adventure, binge a flight of tequila or mezcal samples. Happy hour is offered every day.
125 N. Pattee St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-317--1260Known For
- Superb tacos on house-made corn tortillas made with several varietals from Mexico
- A tequila and mezcal collection that would make George Clooney envious
- Supporting small-scale Oaxacan farmers
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14. The Shack Cafe
$$ | |Opened in 1949, this cozy café is a longtime Missoula favorite for any meal, especially breakfast. Hardly a shack, this elegant little eatery, in an old auto dealership, offers all kinds of American fare—from an array of salads and sandwiches to huckleberry pancakes and almost 20 omelets, including interesting options like apple, cheddar, nutmeg, and cinnamon; and veggie, cheddar, garlic, and crouton. Swinging doors take you into the saloon, where there's an oak bar that arrived in Montana via steamship up the Missouri River a century ago.
222 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-549–9903Known For
- An oak bar that arrived in Montana via steamship up the Missouri River a century ago
- One of the best breakfast places in Missoula
- Get there early or prepare to wait in line
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15. Worden's Market & Deli
$ | |Floorboards creak beneath your feet as you explore this old-fashioned market, opened in the 1880s as Missoula's first grocery store and spilling over with deli delicacies today. With 150 cheeses to choose from, the sandwich possibilities are endless; have them pile on Black Forest ham and horseradish for a creation that will get you down the trail. There's an impressive selection of specialty groceries, along with imported beer, microbrews, and an outstanding selection wine, plus a knowledgeable and friendly staff to help you make the best selections. There's limited seating both inside and outside, where Worden's espresso bar has a walk-up window.
451 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-549–1293Known For
- Well-chosen variety of bang-for-your buck wines
- This is the place to find a bottle of Belgian trippel or a keg of local microbrew
- The walk-in humidor is Montana's best-kept secret
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
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