Montana Restaurant and Dining Guide
Think about Montana’s huge sky – it's like the perfect picture with its mountains and open lands. It's the same with Montana’s food – there’s something good everywhere you look. Back in the day, people came looking for gold, but now it's all about finding killer eats.
In Billings, you’ve got The Burger Dive mixing up the burger game. Missoula’s got Scotty's Table, putting a fresh spin on local food with a touch of the Mediterranean – you won’t forget it. Over in Bozeman, Montana Ale Works is dishing up good food with a side of history, right in an old train spot. Kalispell’s Hops Downtown Grill has burgers that pack a punch, and Whitefish's Buffalo Cafe serves up the kind of meals that make you feel right at home. Grab a seat at Montana’s table, where every meal is a nod to the roots and a toast to the now. Ready to taste the Big Sky Country? Let's go!
Billings: A Burger Haven with Home-Baked Charm
Billings might be under your radar for food, but it’s full of surprises. This place has got Wild West history you can almost bite into. Right by those huge cliffs and ancient cave paintings, you’ll find food that’s all about big flavors and a hometown feel.
Stroll down Montana Avenue, and The Burger Dive will snag your attention. It's a quirky spot where checkered floors meet a line-up of burgers that are anything but ordinary. Try the "Best of The Bash" Burger—a creation that’s stacked high with a blackened spice kick, creamy goat cheese, and a heap of bacon. It's a mouthful of the unexpected, as vibrant as the street art dotting the downtown alleys.
Or perhaps you’re craving something from Stella's Kitchen & Bakery, where the scent of homemade bread is your wake-up call. Grab a French Dip with roast beef snug under Swiss cheese, or tuck into a Denver omelet that's hearty enough to fuel a hike through the nearby Pictograph Cave State Park.
And while you're here, why not weave through the corridors of the Yellowstone Art Museum? It's a cultural feast, much like the menus in town that pay tribute to regional tastes.
Missoula's Melting Pot of Mountain Flavors
Missoula might look like just another mountain town, but its food will knock your socks off. Fancy a mix of old-school charm and new ideas on your plate? That’s what you get here.
Drop by The Montana Club Restaurant for a Sirloin Bleu Cheese Salad that's as down-to-earth as the place itself, served up in a setting that feels like stepping back in time, but the flavors are anything but old-fashioned.
Now, switch gears and slide into Scotty's Table, where Mediterranean flair dances with Montana's seasonal bounty. The Shrimp and Grits aren't just a dish; they're a conversation starter, marrying southern comfort with local jalapeno cheddar grits. And their Creme Brulee is like a silent sonnet, sweetly punctuated by the crunch of vanilla bean shortbread.
As you wander through Missoula, the heartbeat of the city is palpable, with local favorites like A Carousel for Missoula adding a whimsical touch to the riverside. And just when you think you've got the measure of this place, the Missoula Art Museum throws you a curveball with its edgy exhibitions, much like Scotty's daring menu choices.
Bozeman Bites and Delights
Bozeman is a gastronomic destination that’s definitely got the buzz.
Let’s talk about Ted’s Montana Grill and their Bison Brisket, with its pull-apart tenderness, smothered in rich gravy. Each forkful of garlic mashed potatoes and buttery carrots transports you to a time when food was hearty and hospitality was the norm. Or maybe the Red Rock Burger is more your style? Whether you go beef or bison, the kick of jalapeño and cilantro, with that unmistakable crunch of onion straws, is straight-up killer.
Cruise down Main Street and you’ll hit Montana Ale Works, housed in the storied Northern Pacific freight building. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill eatery; it’s a culinary workstation churning out masterpieces like the Hutterite Pork Chop. Picture it: bone-in, bathed in garlic and herbs, with a smoky kiss from the grill. That sweet corn casserole side? It’s like a warm hug from your favorite aunt.
Don’t miss a detour through the Museum of the Rockies. Here, ancient dinosaur fossils whisper secrets of millennia past, not unlike how every locally sourced dish tells a story of Montana's rich land. And hey, who can resist a trip to the American Computer & Robotics Museum? From the dawn of written language to the edge of technological frontiers, it's an appetite for discovery that Bozeman feeds best.
Kalispell's Culinary Trailblazers
In Kalispell the rugged spirit of the past meets a surprisingly inventive food scene.
Slide into a booth at Hops Downtown Grill, where rustic vibes are as genuine as the smiles that greet you. Have you ever bitten into a burger that’s so robust it feels like a handshake from a Montanan cowboy? The Flathead Farms Highland Beef Burger is exactly that—rich, smoky, and unapologetically topped with sharp white cheddar and crispy onion rings. And their Griddled Meatloaf is a comfort food dialed up to eleven with a splash of Moose Drool gravy.
Or maybe you’re craving some BBQ with attitude? Hit up The Desoto Grill. Picture a baked potato, big as your head, loaded with the kind of BBQ that would make Southern pitmasters nod in respect. And the Purple Haze salad? It’s a fresh take with a local twist—those huckleberries aren’t just tasty, they’re a nod to Montana's wild side.
After the feast, step back in time with The Conrad Mansion Museum. It is not just a jump to the 1890s, it’s a stunning backdrop for your culinary escapades. And for a breath of fresh air, Lone Pine State Park offers views that compete only with the flavors you’ll find back in town.
Whitefish: Where Tastes Scale New Heights
Whitefish serves as a testament to Montana's blend of natural beauty and culinary prowess. With a history rooted in the railway and timber industries, this town has evolved, now boasting a food scene that mirrors its mountainous grandeur.
Latitude 48 Bistro is a culinary canvas where global flavors meet local charm. Imagine biting into a Wagyu Burger with all the good stuff, or a Seafood Bucatini that tastes like the sea and mountains all at once. They’ve got a wine list that’s a real knockout, too.
Just around the corner, Buffalo Cafe gives you that real Montana welcome. Their Fish 'n Chips dipped in their house beer batter? Light as air with a hint of the wild. And their Beef Stroganoff, with its cubed New York steak, local egg noodles, white wine cream sauce and mushrooms? It's like comfort food that’s been hanging out with the local steak and mushrooms for years. This is the place to chill and enjoy a meal that feels like home, with beer that’s brewed right nearby.
Think about matching these fantastic meals with a day zipping down the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort, where every turn is packed with excitement. Or maybe you'd prefer a chill afternoon hanging out at Hugh Rogers Wag Park, soaking in the local vibe while pups play against a backdrop of stunning scenery.
As we wrap up this tour of Montana's eats, it’s pretty obvious that this state delivers more than just knockout views. From the seasoned flavors of Billings to the creative kitchens of Missoula, the farm-to-fork freshness of Bozeman, Kalispell's lakeside bites, to the high-country cooking of Whitefish, we've seen a spread as vast and varied as the Big Sky itself.
Montana's food spots don’t just serve up a meal; they offer you a seat in a tradition as lasting as the land itself. So why not join the table where the mountain air mixes with mouthwatering flavors? Montana's ready to serve you a plate full of its best – with a view to match. There’s always room for one more, so come on over and dig in!
Must-Try Restaurants in Montana
The Montana Club Restaurant
4561 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808Music was loud and the steak was very basic. If you're going to charge $40 for a 10 oz rib eye, you might want to use a better grade of beef.
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Good109 Reviews3.8
Latitude 48 Bistro
147 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937This is our first time in Whitefish and we chose Latitude 48 based on recommendations on line. What a phenomenal experience. From the time we walked in t...
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Good118 Reviews3.8
Montana Ale Works
611 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715Lovely spot, every dish I have had here is well prepared with fresh ingredients. Can tell the kitchen staff pride themselves on putting out a great produ...
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Superb150 Reviews4.5
Ted's Montana Grill
105 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715I had Ted's bison filet, and it was so yummy. Very nice, rustic atmosphere. Outstanding service. Ted's is a must when in Bozeman.
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Good167 Reviews4.2
Scotty's Table
131 S Higgins Ave p3, Missoula, MT 59802Easter Sunday. Reserved request for five-top table resulted in four- top table with extra chair. Staff kind and authentic---with the exception of the y...
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Good61 Reviews3.8
Stella's Kitchen & Bakery
2525 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101We ate breakfast on a Saturday and on a Sunday during the st Patrick weekend.Our experience was more than amazing, it was in fact so good we decided to s...
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Superb119 Reviews4.6
The Burger Dive
114 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101Food was really good. My wife and I both had different burgers and they were delicious.My only deduction of a star is because of the price. 2 adults and...
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Superb126 Reviews4.4
The Desoto Grill
227 1st St W, Kalispell, MT 59901Great food and some of the friendliest service I've had. Would definitely come back when in town.
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Superb149 Reviews4.8
Hops Downtown Grill
121 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901This place came highly recommend by friends. We stopped in when we were visiting and was not disappointed. The food was very good, the atmosphere was jus...
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Superb115 Reviews4.5
Buffalo Cafe
514 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT 59937I don't often review restaurants or anything else. But this place deserves all the stars I could give. The elk tacos were fabulous. I live in San An...
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Superb171 Reviews4.6
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Lost Texan Pit BBQ Food Truck
400 SE 4th St, Laurel, MT 59044Delicious, fall of the bone, perfect seasoning.. I could go on! The food is tasty and Brad knows how to be a pit boss for sure! Highly recommend any mea...
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Superb3 Reviews5
Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub
123 N Main St, Butte, MT 59701The service was quick, and the food was delicious. This kid friendly Irish pub was a great stop mid trip. I'm glad we found it. The food definitely ...
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Superb28 Reviews5
Tres Bonne Missoula
101 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802First time we went it was amazing! I craved it for almost 3 weeks before going back again. Ordered the same thing, was not good and didn't even tast...
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Good68 Reviews3.8
Whiz Kid
147 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802I've order several times. Every time I call in to order they're super nice and actually listen. I love the cheese steak. I think I could eat it...
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Superb30 Reviews4.5
Maverick Bar & Grill
205 S Arizona Ave, Butte, MT 59701I was excited to hear that you were serving food. I stopped by today and ordered 2 steak kabobs and an order of fries. Everything was delicious!! And I h...
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Superb3 Reviews5
Stillwater Bar and Grille
3008 MT-78, Absarokee, MT 59001The New England clam chowder is awesome. Easily in the top five I've ever had and I grew up on the east coast.
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Good20 Reviews3.7
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
3528 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701Terrible. I ordered a burger and clearly mentioned no cheese and they sent it out with cheese fragments left on the burger and bun, clearly from where th...
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Poor56 Reviews2.4
Bahay Kubo Food Truck
1508 Yellowstone Ave, Billings, MT 59102I caught up with the Bahay-Kubo Chicha in Da Haus food truck in front of Canyon Creek Brewing in Billings. The main menu is painted on the side of the tr...
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Superb10 Reviews4.4
Texas Roadhouse
2901 Brooks St Suite 003A, Missoula, MT 59801The waiter was horrible. Our first basket of rolls only had 1 container of cinnamon butter that 4 of us shared. As we were waiting for our food, we had a...
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Good96 Reviews3.9
Chaikhana
300 S 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102Such a cool atmosphere, dude working was super cool and answered all my questions. They also have hookah that you can smoke outside. Highly recommend and...
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Good51 Reviews4.2
Dave's Hot Chicken
1020 Shiloh Crossing Blvd, Billings, MT 59102This place rules! Had us in and out fast in the middle of a lunch rush. Thanks Jamie!!
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Superb135 Reviews4.4
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
1610 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102Every time I have eaten here, the staff is so friendly and helpful. I usually hit the drive thru and their service is quick and the food is delicious.
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Good66 Reviews4
Sheridan wy
347 US-212, Crow Agency, MT 59022-
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The Cracked Egg
7 1st Ave, Laurel, MT 59044You was to visit a movie set! You want to go back in time and have breakfast in Mayberry..... you go here. Possibly the best secret in Laurel. Food is li...
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Good38 Reviews4.2
Fish Bowlz
101 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601Very great service and good food. Lots of options for toppings also. Convenient location for a quick bite for lunch.
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Superb38 Reviews4.9
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El Chapulin
705 N Montana St, Dillon, MT 59725Wonderful yummy tacos & smiling service. I ordered the 3 tacos with pork al pastor and rice to go. They were very tasty and authentic flavor with fr...
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Superb29 Reviews4.7
Ciao Mambo
2301 Montana Ave Suite 202, Billings, MT 59101Ciao Mambo’s is our favorite place for date night! We start with bread and the Bocconcini Fritti (3 glorious fried cheese balls in tomato sauce - tip, du...
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Superb70 Reviews4.4
K K Chinese Cafe
17 Spruce St, Colstrip, MT 59323Take out only, since COVID. Call ahead or wait in your vehicle. Food is passable. Heavy battered and deep fried.
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Good12 Reviews4
Outback Steakhouse
2001 Overland Ave, Billings, MT 59102Made a reservation for 630p was my husband's birthday had 7 people sat there for an hour and never got seated went somewhere else.
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Good89 Reviews4
McDonald's
3310 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801Totally messed up my order. I ordered a double quarter pounder with cheese + bacon plain . Got a barely cooked quarter pounder with cheese + bacon with k...
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Poor82 Reviews2.4
Chinook Eagles Club - FOE 689
305 Indiana St, Chinook, MT 59523We waited more than 45 minutes to receive our meal. When I brought attention to the wait time, it was disregarded and had an excuse about the oil used to...
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Good6 Reviews4.2
Quiznos
2119 Amherst Ave, Butte, MT 59701This afternoon was my first visit to Quiznos and I was pleasantly surprised. Chris waited on my wife and I and he was friendly and helpful. The sandwic...
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Good31 Reviews3.5
Carlton Depot Eatery & Alehouse
331 S Washington Ave, Laurel, MT 59044Prime rib tacos were delicious. Salad was really good and the ranch dressing is the best (they make their own). Oatmeal pie with ice cream finished it ...
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Superb77 Reviews4.7
Valley Pizza
700 US-93, Eureka, MT 59917Been visiting this establishment for almost 30 years. Best pizza and cheesey bread in North America hands down. It's take out only now :(
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Good18 Reviews3.5
Domino's Pizza
901 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT 59840Stopped at the Hamilton MT. store this evening with the kids for dinner, ordered a large ultimate pepperoni, when when the pizzas was done the pepperoni ...
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Poor38 Reviews2.4
Folklore Coffee
403 E Second St #104, Whitefish, MT 59937Stuart, Riley and the crew at Folklore are lovely and consistently provide great service and excellent coffee and baked goods. Our favorite coffee shop i...
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Superb58 Reviews4.6
Flaming Wok
300 S 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102The lady working here is so nice, and have the best food. It’s also not very expensive, almost same panda express. This is my new go to place to eat.
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Good34 Reviews4
Muzzle Loader Cafe
4912 Laurel Rd, Billings, MT 59101Excellent, we wenthere for my dads birthday and had a great time. The staff is amazing and the bacon cheeseburgers are top notch.
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Good78 Reviews4.2
Gina MacNeil Catering for All Occasions
1 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901She is great to work with and goes above and beyond. The food was delicious and they did a great job of cleaning up afterwards.
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Superb20 Reviews5
Panda Express
150 Hutton Ranch Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901Very friendly, multi- tasking people and The food was great! Only bad was it was hard to find a parking space.
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Good77 Reviews3.8
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Dusty Star Saloon
2205 U.S. 93 S, Kalispell, MT 59901We ordered and literally nothing is good. Spent 70 dollars to be so disappointed. 18 dollars for 3 slices of thin brisket and fries? The poutine gravy wa...
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Good77 Reviews3.6
Carmel's Sports Bar & Grill
623 E 3rd St, Anaconda, MT 59711The new owners are very unprofessional and rude. Wouldn’t recommend coming here anymore.
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Superb32 Reviews4.3
Stageline Pizza Company of Columbia Falls
1037 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912Very good pizza. Their jalapeño popper cheese bread is amazing. Let alone most their pizzas. If you're in the area, definitely try their pizza.
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Good53 Reviews3.3
The Peak Casino & Restaurant
33 Dawson Ave, East Glacier Park, MT 59434This place had the best pizza in the world and they pasta was Equally amazing and good Service wait time 3 minutes and the staff are niceKid-friendliness...
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Good68 Reviews4.2
El Comedor Mexican Restaurant
1120 25th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405Food was horrible. We couple have made it at home for $10 rather than spending the $50. Total DNR. Do not return.
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Average69 Reviews3.1
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St, Missoula, MT 59802Best espresso martini ever! Knowledgeable bartender. Good service. We enjoyed the outdoor patio on a quiet alley. ?
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Superb96 Reviews4.3
Powder Keg
402 9th St, Fairview, MT 59221Best pizza in the region. They could improve it with a couple more minutes in the oven to enhance the underbody crisp, but the flavor is incredible. Also...
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Superb43 Reviews4.7