Great venue for a small 2-day work event. Accommodating staff, very professional, amazing food, and the location couldn't be better! Thank you GRL!
Service: 5
Cheryl Wilson
Perfect girlfriend’s getaway! Beautiful views, spectacular food and loved the in room massage appointment! Close enough to Bozeman to shop, yet felt like we were hundreds of miles from civilization when we were enjoying the tranquility of our room at the
Service: 5
A & SG
We loved our stay at the Gallatin River Lodge! Happy hour was excellent, and our room was wonderful and perfectly appointed. Loved the jetted tub and panoramic views. A super easy and quick drive to town and the hot springs. Check-in was seamless, and the staff were exceedingly helpful without ever being overbearing. The road was a little snowy, but we had zero issues, and the staff made sure to let us know in advance of adverse road conditions on the north side of the access road so we could come from the south side. Wish we had another day so we could have stayed for a dinner, as the dinner menu looked (and smelled!) fabulous. Will definitely be returning in the fall so we can enjoy all the Aspen trees and the grounds! A beautiful, perfectly appointed romantic weekend getaway.Food & drinks: Be sure to verify the restaurant schedule during your stay! We enjoyed the restaurant on Saturday, but as it's closed Sunday, went into town for dinner. We didn't find this an issue, as the food in town in equally delicious and easily accessible.
Service: 5
Tim cooper
It was amazingly perfect. The room was beautiful with a view of the mountains. The staff were kind and there for anything we needed. Highly recommended.
Service: 5
KathleenM
1/2 price/bottle wine night was good. A “happy hour” side salad only curly lettuce. Nothing else on it. Smashburger good but $28?? “Special” entree seafood (soup-ish style) overcooked but not temperature hot. Crusty bread had a strong mustard (“aioli” topping. Would have preferred just buttered crusty bread. The vegan crepe & veggies not hot temperature. Very pleasant staff. Menu a bit odd.
Roy Zepeda
The rooms are clean, quiet and one with nature. You will see deer and eagles fly!Food & drinks: Food and service staff is amazing. They are a must go to... open to public restaurant.
Service: 5
MOLLYC
I came here with my partner for Valentine's day and I think the whole experience could be described as mediocre. Just like all other high-end restaurants in Bozeman, the food was just... fine. I ordered a martini and for the first time in my entire life, I sent it back because it was brown from too much olive brine and was too salty to be drinkable. The ceviche was bright but under seasoned, and would have been great for someone who has never had ceviche before. My partner ordered the lobster fettuccini, and it was fine, nothing spectacular. The homemade noodles had great texture but several of them had stuck together into a large ball that he cut into pieces to eat. There was also maybe 3 oz of overcooked lobster on the dish. I had the miso cod, and the flavor was great but the portion size was laughable for $45. about the size of a deck of cards with nothing else of substance on the plate. We gave up before dessert. Nothing (except the martini) was bad, but it was just mediocre considering the price and the history of the lodge. I think you guys can do better.
Jennifer Watts
We stopped here recently for happy hour and dinner. Excellent experience all around. Attentive staff, delicious and highly quality dishes, and a great atmosphere. We appreciated the attention to detail. A shout out to the chef and kitchen staff. I loved the duck, my partner said the burger was soooo good (fries were nothing special), and we were glad we tried dessert. Your food and restaurant is wonderful — much better than most places downtown Bozeman.
Service: 5
Amber B
Gallatin River Lodge has been on my list of places to have dinner for a while and I'm glad we finally stopped in.The Gallatin River Lodge was our "treat yourself" date (cue Tom for Parks & Rec). The view from the dining area was beautiful and the staff were incredibly friendly. Since we basically left the restaurant barely able to walk from the food we ate, I'll break down each dosh and our personal opinions:+ Crispy Bone Marrow Nuggets - Get it! I'm a huge bone marrow fan and the chef's spin on the delicious app was delicious. Served with toasted bread, stone mustard, fig preserves, and an arugula salsa verde, this dish is a must-have in my opinion.+ Happy Hour Lobster Roll - let's be honest, quality seafood can be hard to come by in our landlocked state but this roll was delicious. It's a small sandwich but it packs a good amount of lobster meat for its size.+ Duck Duck Goose - my husband thoroughly enjoyed his dish, except maybe the goose confit but that's definitely an acquired taste. The duck breast had a nice, crispy skin and the potatoes were a great compliment.+ Lobster Fettuccine - obviously, I wanted lobster this evening! Admittedly, not my favorite dish. The creme sauce was bland and rich at the same time, I know...kind of a weird statement. The smoked trout roe added a much needed saltiness but overall the dish was too fishy for me (and I love fish)!+ Beignets - not your typical "Louisiana-style" beignets. These were more like a dense, deep fried donut hole. Actually, they reminded me of Portuguese donuts (andagi) a bit. Regardless, it was tasty. Especially for my husband's sweet tooth.+ Creme brûlée - I'd like to say we were an anomaly here because the sugar on our creme brûlée was burnt and before you say, "well yeah, it's supposed to be"...I mean it tasted and smelled like burnt sugar you can't come back from. The custard itself was delicious but I couldn't get past the taste of what I can only describe as a burnt marshmallow that should've been left to disappear into your campfire.Oh, and our drinks were good too! I'm not typically a light weight when it comes to handling my alcohol but that Montana Mule came with a heavy pour, if you know what I mean. My husband was a big fan of the hot apple cider.We had a great night at Gallatin River Lodge! The restaurant has a very laid back and cozy vibe so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a quick dinner. But, if you want to enjoy a nice dinner with someone you love while taking in the beauty of Montana, stop on in!
Service: 5
madison mancini
We enjoyed a great stay at the lodge. Waking up early to see an enormous herd of white tails passing through the pasture outside our room. There were so many details included in our stay. We had our dog and there was a special dark towel left by the shoe rack which was to wipe off our wet dog in case of weather. The breakfast items left in our fridge were five star. Something for everyone in that breakfast, tea, moist banana bread, cereal with separate milk and pastries, and juices. It was a very comfortable bed and fabulous shower.We had a late check out so I was able to see in passing how amazingly thorough they clean the rooms next to us. Wow. This will be the cleanest stay you will ever stay at.There is also a few groomed xc ski trails on the property. We stayed in the winter.
I cannot speak highly enough about the Gallatin River Lodge! The service was fantastic, rooms were spacious and clean, and the food in the restaurant was delicious! The staff could not have made us feel more welcome. Special thanks to Jess, Kayla, Vickie, Mary and Max for providing us with excellent service and making us feel so at home. We will be back to Gallatin River Lodge in the near future!
Service: 5
JeffO
We've always had excellent food at GRL, and this was no exception. We opted for the Vegan dish which was delicious. Lizzy was our server and she was friendly and very attentive to our needs.
JohnH
This is a first class restaurant and hidden away from busy Bozeman, even though its only 20 minutes outside of town. The menu/food is as good or better than the best BZN spots. Very creative menu and Chef. Service is down home impeccable. Highly recommended.
Nikodeepdiver
I called the morning of to tell them that we had a vegetarian. They said they would talk to the chef about a dish and a soup. especially since we were staying on property for a very high amount of $. We got there and the soup was basically a chicken soup. and they had one vegetarian dish and no starters that were vegetarian. so basically no effort was made. Cost was high, and it wasn't worth it. Meat dish was delicious for the meat eater, but for this cost, most places would show a bit more effort to accommodate.
Mandi McVay
I have eaten at fine dining establishments all over the country and I think this was the best dining experience yet.Service was outstanding. Complete attention to detail, paced our meal to allow us to truly submit to a relaxing dining experience.Chef Jorge came out and spoke with us for our first date and made everything completely magical from start to finish.His plating and willingness to get creative and design interactive food experiences with color and contrast on the plate was inspired.We started with the Lobster roll, fondue, and poutine. Great flavor profiles in each. The slight heat with the pickled jalapeños on the poutine added a whole other level to the richness of the dish.Next course we had the smoked trout rillette with roe and giardinera and locally sourced breads was phenomenal.We then had the bone marrow served in a way I have never had. No canoes, no scraping he took the marrow and created a crunchy delectable spreadable miracle. He also walked us though how he recommended eating the dish delicious layer by layer to spread the bone marrow nugget in the final.This was by far the best part of an incredible dining experience. The flavor from start to finish as well as the mouth feel both crunchy and smooth was delectable and caused me to lose my speech.Finished with the Duck Duck Goose which the combination of proteins combines with the sauce and the pop of flavor from the pomegranate was just exquisite.We sure felt full after hours of dining and drinking but still chef insisted we try the Foie gras profiteroles. I have never had anything so rich in flavor of carmels and sea salt but also a savory component that still surprises me when I think about it.The atmosphere was remote and romantic. Cozy and a perfect place to go on a date I’ll tell ya that.Chef Jorge is a creative spirit and this place is very lucky to have him. What he did for our palates was art and we love him for sharing it.Thank you,Mandi
Great venue for a small 2-day work event. Accommodating staff, very professional, amazing food, and the location couldn't be better! Thank you GRL!
Service: 5
Perfect girlfriend’s getaway! Beautiful views, spectacular food and loved the in room massage appointment! Close enough to Bozeman to shop, yet felt like we were hundreds of miles from civilization when we were enjoying the tranquility of our room at the
Service: 5
We loved our stay at the Gallatin River Lodge! Happy hour was excellent, and our room was wonderful and perfectly appointed. Loved the jetted tub and panoramic views. A super easy and quick drive to town and the hot springs. Check-in was seamless, and the staff were exceedingly helpful without ever being overbearing. The road was a little snowy, but we had zero issues, and the staff made sure to let us know in advance of adverse road conditions on the north side of the access road so we could come from the south side. Wish we had another day so we could have stayed for a dinner, as the dinner menu looked (and smelled!) fabulous. Will definitely be returning in the fall so we can enjoy all the Aspen trees and the grounds! A beautiful, perfectly appointed romantic weekend getaway.Food & drinks: Be sure to verify the restaurant schedule during your stay! We enjoyed the restaurant on Saturday, but as it's closed Sunday, went into town for dinner. We didn't find this an issue, as the food in town in equally delicious and easily accessible.
Service: 5
It was amazingly perfect. The room was beautiful with a view of the mountains. The staff were kind and there for anything we needed. Highly recommended.
Service: 5
1/2 price/bottle wine night was good. A “happy hour” side salad only curly lettuce. Nothing else on it. Smashburger good but $28?? “Special” entree seafood (soup-ish style) overcooked but not temperature hot. Crusty bread had a strong mustard (“aioli” topping. Would have preferred just buttered crusty bread. The vegan crepe & veggies not hot temperature. Very pleasant staff. Menu a bit odd.
The rooms are clean, quiet and one with nature. You will see deer and eagles fly!Food & drinks: Food and service staff is amazing. They are a must go to... open to public restaurant.
Service: 5
I came here with my partner for Valentine's day and I think the whole experience could be described as mediocre. Just like all other high-end restaurants in Bozeman, the food was just... fine. I ordered a martini and for the first time in my entire life, I sent it back because it was brown from too much olive brine and was too salty to be drinkable. The ceviche was bright but under seasoned, and would have been great for someone who has never had ceviche before. My partner ordered the lobster fettuccini, and it was fine, nothing spectacular. The homemade noodles had great texture but several of them had stuck together into a large ball that he cut into pieces to eat. There was also maybe 3 oz of overcooked lobster on the dish. I had the miso cod, and the flavor was great but the portion size was laughable for $45. about the size of a deck of cards with nothing else of substance on the plate. We gave up before dessert. Nothing (except the martini) was bad, but it was just mediocre considering the price and the history of the lodge. I think you guys can do better.
We stopped here recently for happy hour and dinner. Excellent experience all around. Attentive staff, delicious and highly quality dishes, and a great atmosphere. We appreciated the attention to detail. A shout out to the chef and kitchen staff. I loved the duck, my partner said the burger was soooo good (fries were nothing special), and we were glad we tried dessert. Your food and restaurant is wonderful — much better than most places downtown Bozeman.
Service: 5
Gallatin River Lodge has been on my list of places to have dinner for a while and I'm glad we finally stopped in.The Gallatin River Lodge was our "treat yourself" date (cue Tom for Parks & Rec). The view from the dining area was beautiful and the staff were incredibly friendly. Since we basically left the restaurant barely able to walk from the food we ate, I'll break down each dosh and our personal opinions:+ Crispy Bone Marrow Nuggets - Get it! I'm a huge bone marrow fan and the chef's spin on the delicious app was delicious. Served with toasted bread, stone mustard, fig preserves, and an arugula salsa verde, this dish is a must-have in my opinion.+ Happy Hour Lobster Roll - let's be honest, quality seafood can be hard to come by in our landlocked state but this roll was delicious. It's a small sandwich but it packs a good amount of lobster meat for its size.+ Duck Duck Goose - my husband thoroughly enjoyed his dish, except maybe the goose confit but that's definitely an acquired taste. The duck breast had a nice, crispy skin and the potatoes were a great compliment.+ Lobster Fettuccine - obviously, I wanted lobster this evening! Admittedly, not my favorite dish. The creme sauce was bland and rich at the same time, I know...kind of a weird statement. The smoked trout roe added a much needed saltiness but overall the dish was too fishy for me (and I love fish)!+ Beignets - not your typical "Louisiana-style" beignets. These were more like a dense, deep fried donut hole. Actually, they reminded me of Portuguese donuts (andagi) a bit. Regardless, it was tasty. Especially for my husband's sweet tooth.+ Creme brûlée - I'd like to say we were an anomaly here because the sugar on our creme brûlée was burnt and before you say, "well yeah, it's supposed to be"...I mean it tasted and smelled like burnt sugar you can't come back from. The custard itself was delicious but I couldn't get past the taste of what I can only describe as a burnt marshmallow that should've been left to disappear into your campfire.Oh, and our drinks were good too! I'm not typically a light weight when it comes to handling my alcohol but that Montana Mule came with a heavy pour, if you know what I mean. My husband was a big fan of the hot apple cider.We had a great night at Gallatin River Lodge! The restaurant has a very laid back and cozy vibe so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a quick dinner. But, if you want to enjoy a nice dinner with someone you love while taking in the beauty of Montana, stop on in!
Service: 5
We enjoyed a great stay at the lodge. Waking up early to see an enormous herd of white tails passing through the pasture outside our room. There were so many details included in our stay. We had our dog and there was a special dark towel left by the shoe rack which was to wipe off our wet dog in case of weather. The breakfast items left in our fridge were five star. Something for everyone in that breakfast, tea, moist banana bread, cereal with separate milk and pastries, and juices. It was a very comfortable bed and fabulous shower.We had a late check out so I was able to see in passing how amazingly thorough they clean the rooms next to us. Wow. This will be the cleanest stay you will ever stay at.There is also a few groomed xc ski trails on the property. We stayed in the winter.
Service: 5
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I cannot speak highly enough about the Gallatin River Lodge! The service was fantastic, rooms were spacious and clean, and the food in the restaurant was delicious! The staff could not have made us feel more welcome. Special thanks to Jess, Kayla, Vickie, Mary and Max for providing us with excellent service and making us feel so at home. We will be back to Gallatin River Lodge in the near future!
Service: 5
We've always had excellent food at GRL, and this was no exception. We opted for the Vegan dish which was delicious. Lizzy was our server and she was friendly and very attentive to our needs.
This is a first class restaurant and hidden away from busy Bozeman, even though its only 20 minutes outside of town. The menu/food is as good or better than the best BZN spots. Very creative menu and Chef. Service is down home impeccable. Highly recommended.
I called the morning of to tell them that we had a vegetarian. They said they would talk to the chef about a dish and a soup. especially since we were staying on property for a very high amount of $. We got there and the soup was basically a chicken soup. and they had one vegetarian dish and no starters that were vegetarian. so basically no effort was made. Cost was high, and it wasn't worth it. Meat dish was delicious for the meat eater, but for this cost, most places would show a bit more effort to accommodate.
I have eaten at fine dining establishments all over the country and I think this was the best dining experience yet.Service was outstanding. Complete attention to detail, paced our meal to allow us to truly submit to a relaxing dining experience.Chef Jorge came out and spoke with us for our first date and made everything completely magical from start to finish.His plating and willingness to get creative and design interactive food experiences with color and contrast on the plate was inspired.We started with the Lobster roll, fondue, and poutine. Great flavor profiles in each. The slight heat with the pickled jalapeños on the poutine added a whole other level to the richness of the dish.Next course we had the smoked trout rillette with roe and giardinera and locally sourced breads was phenomenal.We then had the bone marrow served in a way I have never had. No canoes, no scraping he took the marrow and created a crunchy delectable spreadable miracle. He also walked us though how he recommended eating the dish delicious layer by layer to spread the bone marrow nugget in the final.This was by far the best part of an incredible dining experience. The flavor from start to finish as well as the mouth feel both crunchy and smooth was delectable and caused me to lose my speech.Finished with the Duck Duck Goose which the combination of proteins combines with the sauce and the pop of flavor from the pomegranate was just exquisite.We sure felt full after hours of dining and drinking but still chef insisted we try the Foie gras profiteroles. I have never had anything so rich in flavor of carmels and sea salt but also a savory component that still surprises me when I think about it.The atmosphere was remote and romantic. Cozy and a perfect place to go on a date I’ll tell ya that.Chef Jorge is a creative spirit and this place is very lucky to have him. What he did for our palates was art and we love him for sharing it.Thank you,Mandi
Service: 5