Kalispell, Missoula, and Northwest Montana Restaurants
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1. Buffalo Cafe & Nightly Grill
$$ | |This is the place for the classic small-town café experience. Locals and visitors happily blend in a casual, friendly atmosphere as they dig into well-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. You can start your day with huckleberry pancakes or biscuits and gravy and come back for a home-cooked dinner of sirloin steak Stroganoff or a hefty helping of Grandma Maetzold's original mac 'n cheese recipe.
514 3rd St. E, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, USA406-862–2833Known For
- All-day service of good ol' home cooking
- Heaps of warm and friendly service
- Locally made, artisan Sweet Peaks ice cream
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
2. Backslope Brewing
$$ | |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
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. Closed nightly at 8 pm -
3. 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
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4. Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
$$ | |On top of 16 selections of house-brewed beer you'll find a typical pub menu upstairs in the Pubhouse and deep-dish pizza downstairs in the cellar. This is a popular place in both summer and winter, with nice views of the lake from the open-air decks.
116 Holt Dr., Bigfork, Montana, 59911, USA406-837--2004Known For
- Large portions of hearty pub food
- Stupendous views of Flathead Lake
- A dozen or so craft brews made locally
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5. Hop's Downtown Grill
$$ | |Craft beer and gourmet burgers are the thing at Hop's, a popular chef-owned eatery in the historic downtown area. Its menu boasts 100 craft beers, regional wines, and more than a dozen burgers, including at least one vegetarian option. Start with crispy duck wings, then try a smokehouse bacon and Brie, wild boar, buffalo, or yak burger. The elk lasagna also is outstanding.
121 Main St., Kalispell, Montana, 59901, USA406-755–7687Known For
- Burgers, which people rave about
- A great selection of craft beers
- Can be busy around dinner time
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Montgomery Distillery Tasting Room
$$ | |Sample high-quality, locally made gin, vodka, aquavit, and an award-winning single malt whiskey at the beautiful and now-famous distillery. Be warned, however, that there's a two-drink maximum per customer, which will make it difficult to choose from the long list of handcrafted cocktails. Try the Smoke Tones, made from homemade Quick Silver vodka, grapefruit, habanero tincture, and a smoked salt rim; or The Dude Abides, with vodka, coffee, coffee liqueur, and milk. They also make a great riff on the Old Fashioned, with Sudden Wisdom rye and creole bitters. Purchase whole bottles over at Grizzly Liquor, a few blocks away on Spruce Street.
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7. Tamarack Missoula
$$ | |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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8. The Back Room of the Nite Owl
$$ | |Locals wait in line for the fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs, broasted chicken, and fry bread served with honey butter. The atmosphere is very casual, with a large main room, several smaller eating areas (great for families), and a spacious patio. A typical combination platter includes your choice of ribs (country-style or spare) and either broasted or rotisserie chicken served with sides of fry bread, baked beans, coleslaw, and red potatoes—or opt for a side salad. They also serve pasta and have excellent pizza with homemade sauce.
522 9th St. W, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912, USA406-892–3131Restaurant Details
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9. The Shack Cafe
$$ | |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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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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