Montana Restaurants
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1. Belton Chalet Grill Dining Room
$$$$ | |The hotel's handsome restaurant still has its original wainscoting and leaded-glass windows, but in fine weather, ask to dine on the deck outside to watch the sun set behind the mountains. Bison meat loaf has been a signature dish for years, but you'll also find other unique dishes like confit duck leg with flathead cherries; house-made fettuccine with fennel, olives, and shitake mushrooms; or lamb with huckleberry jus. There's a good selection of craft cocktails, beer, and wine to complement the food. Try the wonderful berry crisp with huckleberry ice cream for dessert. The menu in the lounge is more casual, with items like Southern chicken salad and Korean steak tacos. During summer, if you place an order at the front desk by 6 pm, a box lunch will be ready for pickup the next morning.
12575 U.S. Hwy. 2 E, West Glacier, Montana, USA406-888–5000Known For
- Bison meat loaf
- Berry crisp
- Top-notch food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed early Oct.–early Dec. and late Mar.–late May. Closed Mon.–Thurs. early Dec.–late Mar. (brunch only on Sun. Dec.–Mar.). No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
2. Buffalo Cafe & Nightly Grill
$$ | |This is the place for the classic small-town café experience. Locals and visitors happily blend in a casual, friendly atmosphere as they dig into well-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. You can start your day with huckleberry pancakes or biscuits and gravy and come back for a home-cooked dinner of sirloin steak Stroganoff or a hefty helping of Grandma Maetzold's original mac 'n cheese recipe.
514 3rd St. E, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, USA406-862–2833Known For
- All-day service of good ol' home cooking
- Heaps of warm and friendly service
- Locally made, artisan Sweet Peaks ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
3. Juliano's Restaurant
$$$$ | |Award-winning Hawaiian-born chef Carl Kurokawa's menu changes monthly, but you can count on fresh fish, often flown in the day before from Hawaii. Other offerings might include proscuitto-wrapped chicken marsala, and London broil made with local beef. Inspired by Pacific and European flavors, yet distinctly American, Carl's cooking is some of the best in the state. The intimate dining areas' decor is impressive, with a pressed tin ceiling in one room and painted scenes of a grape-carrying Bacchus in another. Situated behind a hedge on a residential street, and thus not easily spotted, the building was formerly a stable for the turn-of-the-20th-century sandstone mansion next door. In warm weather patio dining is a popular option.
2912 7th Ave. N, Billings, Montana, 59101, USA406-248–6400Known For
- Patio with a lovely garden view
- Offering a true culinary experience
- Romantic atmosphere; great for date night
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat., Credit cards accepted -
4. Piccola Cucina at Ox Pasture
$$$ | |In this stylish little storefront eatery—the lone Montana outpost of a group of hip Sicilian restaurants in New York City—you can savor some of the best Italian food in the Rockies, along with an exceptional selection of wines. The cooking here ranges from old-school classics like eggplant Parmesan and spaghetti with clams to more ambitious fare, such as whole grilled sea bass.
7 Broadway N, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–1212Known For
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Urban, contemporary decor
- Pistachio crème brûlée
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Nov.–Apr. -
5. Uptown Café
$$$$ | |Fresh seafood, steaks, poultry, and pasta are served in this elegant restaurant that's one of southwest Montana's finest eateries. Try the scallops Provençal, sauteed with tomatoes, feta cheese,and garlic. A cafeteria-style lunch is served from 11 to 1. A rotating exhibit of paintings by local artists lines the walls.
47 E. Broadway, Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-723–4735Known For
- Best-selling pecan ball dessert
- Amazing clams
- Five-course meals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Whistle Pig Korean
$$ | |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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
7. 3 Brother's Bistro
$$ | |Once an ice-cream parlor, today 3 Brother's Bistro, named for chef Greg Smith's three sons, is Hardin's finest dining establishment. That said, it's still a casual place that serves mostly pizza, barbecue, and beer. While it's hard to beat the house smoked pulled-pork sandwich, the salmon melt, paired with the Pigs Ass Porter brewed in Belt, Montana, comes close.
316 N. Center Ave., Hardin, Montana, 59034, USA406-545--5133Known For
- The smell of meat smoking
- The tri-tip cheesesteak
- A passionate chef who stops by your table to say hi
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
8. Allentown Restaurant
$$$ | |On the edge of the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, the lodge has views of the snow-tipped Mission Mountains and native-grass-edged wetlands full of birds. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and dinners include local Double R Ranch beef steaks, seafood, and specials like baby back ribs. You can find reasonable lodging here, too ($), as well as an art gallery, a museum, and a trading post next door.
69286 U.S. Hwy. 93, Charlo, Montana, 59824, USA406-644–2588Known For
- Good food and outstanding views
- Nice spot to stop after exploring Ninepipes National Wildlife Refuge
- Great patio allows outdoor dining beside a private kettle pond
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
9. Backslope Brewing
$$ | |Pair a great local beer with delicious casual fare at this local brewery, where there are always about eight different kinds of house beer on tap as well as kombucha, sparkling water, and nitro iced coffee. The premium burgers and sandwiches are exceptionally good, especially when accompanied by hand-cut garlic Parmesan fries. Try the slow-roasted ginger hoisin pork sandwich with spicy slaw, or have it in a bowl with rice, spicy slaw, and sriracha mayo. The fried pickles are great for a starter, and there's always a good selection of simple, house-made desserts. Note: this is a brewery, so they are only licensed to serve their own house brews and have to stop pouring at 8 pm in accordance with Montana liquor laws.
1107 9 St. W, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912, USA406-897–2850Known For
- Local brewery
- Creative menu
- Garlic Parmesan fries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. Closed nightly at 8 pm -
10. Barclay II
$$$ | |This supper club and lounge is known for its steak and seafood. Folks come especially for the huge set meal of tenderloin typically served with salad, shrimp cocktail, breadsticks, spaghetti, salami and cheese, and ice cream. Dim lighting, white tablecloths, mirrors, and historic photos of Anaconda decorate the restaurant.
1300 E. Commercial Ave., Anaconda, Montana, 59711, USA406-563--5541Known For
- Huckleberry ice cream
- Large portions
- Steak so good it doesn't need sauce
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Mon. No lunch -
11. Benny's Bistro
$$$ | |The art deco–inspired interior, often filled with live jazz music, is a hallmark of this small but spacious restaurant, which started out serving comfort food but has branched into tapas and more exotic, internationally influenced but locally sourced fare. Favorites include the creamy tomato soup with fresh rosemary and the apple-tizer: black pepper feta and Flathead Lake apples drizzled with Montana honey. Look for menus items like lentil burger bowls, bistro steak frites, and rainbow trout served with saffron gnocchi.
108 E. 6th Ave., Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-443–0105Known For
- Montana-grown proteins
- Using paper straws and no styrofoam
- Excellent curries for Montana
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
12. 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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
13. Betty's Diner
$ | |A classic 1950s American diner on the south end of the lake near Polson, Betty's is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Decorated with old signs and other Americana artifacts, it serves classics like biscuits and gravy, homemade milkshakes, and signature Betty pancakes. Look for the big pink neon sign on the west side of Highway 93.
49779 U.S. Hwy. 93, Polson, Montana, 59860, USA406-883--1717Known For
- Fast, friendly service in a fun atmosphere
- Can handle big groups with ease
- Tasty, juicy burgers, especially the cajun Breezy burger, with green chillies and pepperjack cheese
Restaurant Details
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14. 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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15. 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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
16. Bistecca at the Granary
$$$ | |A restored flour mill houses this restaurant, which prides itself on serving locally raised and processed proteins. Steaks, chicken, and pasta are mainstays, but the seafood selection is also noteworthy. Like outdoor seating options at most Billings restaurants, the patio here is very popular in summer.
1500 Poly Dr., Billings, Montana, 59102, USA406-259–3488Known For
- Locally famous nachos
- Taproom with two dozen beers on tap
- Attentive staff, even when busy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted -
17. Bistro Enzo
$$$ | |People come to this attractive chalet-style building for European, pan-Asian, and American specialties such as quinoa tajine, veal picatta, coconut prawns in Thai curry sauce, and wood-fired pizzas.
1502 Rehberg La., Billings, Montana, 59102, USA406-651–0999Known For
- Being Billings' best date night spot
- An entrée-worthy ahi tuna tartare
- A long, but well-curated, wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
18. Bitter Root Brewing
$ | |Meet the brewmaster, sample a Bitterroot Bock or Single Hop Pale Ale and enjoy live music Thursday and Saturday. One of the oldest breweries in the state, Bitter Root Brewing brews 40 different styles of beer annually, and the kitchen churns out all your favorite brewpub staples, including their specialty, hand-dipped, Sawtooth Ale-battered fish-and-chips.
101 Marcus St., Hamilton, Montana, 59840, USA406-363–7468Known For
- A large variety of great microbrewed ales
- It's pub on the inside, but a little industrial on the outside
- The service can be a little skimpy when it's busy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
19. Black Dog Coffeehouse
$ | |This locally owned café is one of the only cafés in the state that allows dogs—all well-behaved dogs inside. The staff is friendly, the dogs are even friendlier, and the coffee, which is brewed in town at Stumptown Roasters, is superb. While there's no dog menu, yet, there's plenty of water, complimentary dog biscuits, and even a wall in the back where you can post a pic of your pup. The food options are limited (think pastries, sweets, and prepared sandwiches), but it's the perfect place to get the perfect pour over.
1528 24th St W, Billings, Montana, 59102, USA406-534--8822Known For
- Fast Wi-Fi and lots of outlets
- Beautiful latte art
- The cute boutique next door (same owner)
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20. Blackbird Kitchen
$$$ | |Ground zero for unforgettable authentic Italian food in Bozeman, Blackbird Kitchen offers almost as many antipasti options as wine options. After your antipasti, choose from salads, pizzas, pastas, and meat entrées like lamb shank and crispy pork belly. Even with the open-kitchen concept and brick and industrial decor, the atmosphere is surprisingly romantic. You'll be tempted to stay for hours as you would in Italy.
140 E. Main St., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-586--0010Known For
- A creative one-page menu
- Mind-blowing house bread served with EVOO
- Extremely thin-crust pizza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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