Fodor's Expert Review Red Bird

Intimate tables and innovative cuisine make this restaurant the best fine-dining experience in Missoula. The owners use locally-grown ingredients from area farmers and ranchers. Private candlelit tables and an extensive wine list make it ideal for a romantic dinner. The menu changes seasonally. Dishes might include grilled bison tenderloin with artichoke and ricotta ravioli, or Montana-raised lamb with Indian spices, housemade paneer cheese, and split pea and potatoe puree. A wine bar serves less expensive yet equally delicious meals in a more casual setting.