Helena, Bozeman, and Southwest Montana Restaurants
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21. Last Chance Ranch Wagon Ride Dinners
$$$$ | |Get a true taste of Montana during this all-you-can-eat prime-rib dinner, which follows a horse-drawn wagon ride through high mountain forest. The private forested plot feels like backcountry. And the generous meal, served family-style in an oversized tepee, includes hot-from-the-oven rolls, salads, potatoes du jour, and huckleberry cheesecake, all accompanied by a singing cowboy.
2884 Grizzly Gulch Dr., Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-442–2884Known For
- Grizzly Gulch succotash
- Entertainment by Bruce Anfinson, "Montana's Musical Ambassador"
- Huge horses (they're draft horses)
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Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–May. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
22. Lucca's
$$$ | |You're a guest of honor at this cozy Italian eatery tucked into the north end of the walking mall. With only 54 seats, dinner is intimate and elegant, and this regularly ranks among the best restaurants in Helena. Start with baked fontina or fried calamari, then dine on an array of pasta dishes, New York steak, veal scallopini, or pork chop with apples. Try the Italian Sausage Cavatappi, a Lucca's original: spiral pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, and garlic in a Marsala and fresh sage cream sauce. Be sure to ask the maître d' about the impressive wine list. Limited hours and a small dining area make reservations a must.
56 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-457–8311Known For
- Everything being made from scratch
- Half-price wines on Wednesday
- Reservations essential
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
23. Madison Crossing Lounge
$$$ | |This handsome bistro and cocktail lounge set in part of West Yellowstone's 1918 former school building is an inviting spot for drinks—there's an encyclopedic wine, craft beer, and cocktail list—and appetizers. But if you're seeking a more substantial meal, consider the flat-iron steak with chimichurri sauce or a burger topped with smoked bacon and huckleberry-chipotle jam.
121 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, USA406-646–7621Known For
- Nachos with bison chorizo
- Attractive fireplace-warmed dining room
- Creative cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid-Dec. No lunch -
24. Metals Sports Bar & Grill
$$ | |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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25. Montana Ale Works
$$$ | |A cavernous brick building, the former Northern Pacific Railroad depot houses a full bar with a huge selection of Montana microbrews, and a restaurant with a choice of quiet or boisterous seating areas. In addition to 40-plus beers on tap, Ale Works serves bison burgers, bison pot stickers, hand-cut steaks, sandwiches, fish tacos, and seasonal salads. Favorites include the pepper Parmesan fries and the Montana meat loaf, as well as nightly specials like Dungeness crab cakes, wild Alaskan salmon sliders, and carrot ginger soup.
611 E. Main St., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-587–7700Known For
- Always having a good crowd
- Truffle fries worth the upgrade
- No sampling of beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
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26. Montana Dinner Yurt
$$$$ | |For a unique dining experience, rendezvous upstairs in the Snowcrest building in Mountain Village to ride a snowcat into the pristine land of Big Sky for a meal under the stars. While the chef prepares French onion soup, filet mignon, garlic mashed potatoes, and chocolate fondue with fresh fruit and pound cake, you can sled on hills under the light of the moon or relax around a bonfire. Alcohol is not available for purchase, so feel free to bring your own.
Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995–3880Known For
- A cold snowcat ride, so dress warm
- Using Toblerone instead of cheap chocolate
- A fillet that cuts with a spoon
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Late Nov.–mid-Apr., Reservations essential -
27. Montana's Rib & Chop House
$$$ | |Here, in the middle of cattle country, you can expect the juiciest, tenderest steaks—such as the hand-cut rib eye—all made from certified Angus beef. Jambalaya, salmon, and baby back ribs marinated for 24 hours are also on the menu. It's a small chain, but a local one in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
305 E. Park St., Livingston, Montana, 59047, USA406-222–9200Known For
- Servers who write their names upside down on the paper tablecloths
- Kids meals served in classic car cutout boxes
- Surprisingly good margaritas for a steak house
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
28. Old Piney Dell
$$$ | | Steak HouseThis small hangout on the banks of Rock Creek has good meat and seafood options, as well as daily pasta specials. Part of the Rock Creek Resort, the restaurant dates to the early 1940s.
Rock Creek Resort, 6380 U.S. 212 S, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–1111Known For
- Great schnitzel
- Calming setting
- Log-cabin interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
29. On Broadway
$$$ | |Wooden booths, discreet lighting, and brick walls contribute to the comfortable ambience at this family-owned Italian restaurant, known for its generous portions and long-term staff. Popular menu items include rib-eye steak, pasta puttanesca (sautéed Greek olives, artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, red onions, capers, and pine nuts tossed in linguine), and the breaded Chicken Broadway, topped with mozzarella and served with a side of pesto linguine. When the state legislature is in session, representatives make this a boisterous place.
106 E. Broadway, Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-443–1929Known For
- No reservations
- Good seafood for a landlocked state
- Decadent creamy Parmesan dressing
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
30. Sam's Taproom and Kitchen
$$ | |The culinary cousin of Red Lodge Ales, Sam's Taproom and Kitchen serves lunch and dinner as well as beer brewed on-site (just on the other side of the wall, in fact). It specializes in hot sandwiches including panini, grilled cheese, and baked sammies. But it also offers burgers, salads, and bites to share at the picnic tables in its attached backyard garden.
1445 Broadway Ave. N, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446--0234Known For
- Always having a good crowd
- At least a handful of hand-crafted ciders
- The pulled-pork special served on a pretzel bun
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31. Sparky's Garage
$$ | |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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32. Staggering Ox
$ | |The creative deli sandwiches here have even more creative, often political, names. Try the Capitol Complex (loaded with different deli meats and cheese), or the Nuke (ham, turkey, roast beef, and three cheeses). The "clubfoot" sandwiches are stuffed, tubelike structures of specialty breads shaped like a can of beans. Zany decor ranges from old records dangling from the ceiling to various artists' paintings.
400 Euclid Ave., Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-443–1729Known For
- The smell of freshly baked bread
- Homemade sauces you can buy by the container
- Interesting sandwich names like ISIS Crisis and Swingin' Single
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
33. The Grill at Sage Lodge
$$$$ | |Don't be fooled by its name: The Grill at Sage Lodge is a high-end contemporary steak house where you come for the food but stay for the view (or vice versa). Steaks are all grass-fed and range from a 16-ounce oxtail to a 32-ounce Porterhouse that will set you back a pretty penny. Other typical, yet elevated, entrées include a dry-cured half duck, sous vide lamb saddle, and black truffle and lentil risotto. Make reservations in advance, especially on the weekends when locals splurge for dinner here.
55 Sage Lodge Dr., Pray, Montana, 59065, USA855-400--0505Known For
- Being quite pricey
- A special five-course chef's choice menu
- Hit-and-miss food and service depending on how busy they are
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
34. Thirsty Turtle Burgers & BBQ
$$ | |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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35. Wild West Pizzeria and Saloon
$$ | |Aaron and Megan Hecht make superb pizzas with crispy crusts, flavorful sauces, and memorable frontier names. Folks also come for the sandwiches, pasta dishes, and the live music hosted at the adjacent saloon.
14 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, USA406-646–4400Known For
- Pizza sauce that's a family recipe
- The Sitting Bull pie, topped with various meats
- The Calamity Jane pie, with a white sauce, mushrooms, and other veggies
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
36. Windbag Saloon & Grill
$$ | |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 -
37. Yellowstone Mine & Rusty Rail Lounge
$$ | |Decorated with picks, shovels, and other mining equipment, this is a place for casual family-style dining. Locals come in for the steaks and seafood. Lunch and dinner are served year-round, and there's a breakfast buffet in summer.
901 Scott St. W, Gardiner, Montana, 59030, USA406-848–7336Known For
- Low-key dining, year-round
- Steak-house staples
- Kitchen open later than at other local spots
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
38. Yellowstone Valley Grill
$$$$ | |There are no Michelin star-rated restaurants in Montana, but this place comes close. With creative specialties like northern Thai bison larb, adobo-cured Kurobuta pork chop, and for dessert Oaxacan chocolate truffle, your taste buds won't be disappointed. You can dine on the outdoor patio in the summer. The restaurant is located in the Yellowstone Valley Lodge, offering riverfront luxury cabin rentals just south of Livingston.
3840 Hwy. 89 S, Livingston, Montana, 59047, USA406-333--4787Known For
- Beautiful river views
- Being one of the best places in Montana for sashimi
- Inventive food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
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