Restaurants in Helena

“Had dinner there this evening. Outstanding food! Tina was a fantastic waitress. Can’t wait to dine there again.”

“When I was there I felt like I was Garfield and the entire place was a giant lasagna that’s how good literally everything there is.”

“Great food, good atmosphere just all-around good time”

“After moving to Helena recently, I was looking for a craft brewery to be my new local pub. Speakeasy 41 more than exceeded my expectations for welcoming staff, friendly patrons, good music, comfortable atmosphere and nearby location. Thanks Speakeasy 41 for making us feel at home in Helena.”

“Fabulous! Jill and her crew are just the best!”

“Great place with an amazing staff!! The menu caters to all.”

“Nightmare dinner due to poor service. Tried to speak with the owner. She could not be less concerned about customer service. If you want a disappointing dinner, eat here!”

“As a cider girly myself- I was a little disappointed that they didn’t have any at the time. However the amazing bartenders encouraged me to try the seltzer and the “Wizard Juice” and I throughly enjoyed it. Impressed by the knowledge and friendliness of the bartenders and will definitely be coming back!”

“Our favorite restaurant in Helena. They consistently deliver high-quality and friendly service, paired with delicious food and drinks. We also enjoy the atmosphere, and have had many nice conversations there with friends and other diners. They are our go-to place for a nice dinner out.”

“Doc Holiday buger .. salad and a great Cold smoke dark beer..excellent...Bartender was great and enjoyable...very clean and fun place....trying the hot springs next”

“Killer sandwich, nice rooms. The beer is cold and nfl ticket.”

“Nice place - just stopped in for a drink.”

“Our favorite restaurant in Helena. They consistently deliver high-quality and friendly service, paired with delicious food and drinks. We also enjoy the atmosphere, and have had many nice conversations there with friends and other diners. They are our go-to place for a nice dinner out.”

“The food was amazing and the staff was incredible. Did an evening of appetizers and dessert. The sashimi nachos were great and the crème brûlée was delicious. Thin crust and a silky smooth custard.”

“Lots of fun great food had lobster, shrimp,scallops very very tasty. If you’re in Helena, Montana you should check it out.”

“Im in Fridays for lunch, always great food and service!”

“A friendly, welcoming environment, evident with friends who gather together. A stranger would feel safe to enter and might even make friends, if he or she is not rude, arrogant, or judgmental. Be nice and respectful, and it can be a great experience.”

“Last night we had our company party and the food and service was AMAZING! Jade our waitress took such good care of us and the bartender was putting out some deliscious drinks. Will be back for sure!”

“Beautiful Resturant with AMAZING FOOD! The waitress was so kind! We left with full bellies & big smiles & we didn’t put a dent in our wallet! This is gonna be my new “must stop” when I come to Helena!”

“Top notch! I love Pizza Ranch wherever I go. Helena is the 181st location The Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest ever visited.”

“The staff at Suki Cafe are always so pleasant and friendly. Whenever I come in they’re so attentive. I really enjoy this restaurant because of the vast variety of vegetarian options available.”

“Awesome. Best burger I've ever had!”

“Dear Potato is one of our very favorite places to go! The kids love the piroshkis and the cookies. It's a really fun, chill atmosphere. It's kid friendly & there's stuff to keep them busy. And the staff is always kind, patient, & accommodating. So far, it's always been a great experience for us. Especially, when we've had time to sit down and eat.”

“Best dark coffee in Helena! Highly recommend and also highly recommend the jalapeño ranch and breakfast burritos.”

“We ordered here tonight, and it was so good! I ordered online, and they had it ready to go for pick up as soon as I got there, right on time. Awesome place, great service, & food!
I recommend 1000%!”

“Not only amazing people that own the place with amazing service but their food is delicious and made fresh!!!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this place! Had a burger with a huckleberry sauce and a side salad with some lentils on a nice variety of greens and the cutest cut of radishes! Excellent!”

“Great staff, outstanding food, fresh baked bread! Great place to hang out”

“Service: Excellent, unless your DISABLED Ambiance: Smallest ski lodge in world, no fire, or many places to sit, or stand. Food; what food?????? Beer: Some are delicious, some are okay, some are only half flavour. * I NEVER ONCE HAD A BAD CREAM ALE. THEY WERE ALWAYS TOPNOTCH. * * So today Dec 13th 2023 I was Locked out of a public Business until Bethany(mgr) opened the door, good thing there was no fire. I was told by Bethany to take down my review because their workers think of themselves like angles who can do no wrong and they have Never Ever in the slightest way Ever offended a disabled person? (besides myself I guess) I invited Bethany to go to lunch with me so she could experience real empathetic servers that help everyone and to witness how truly nice they are to EVERYONE, not just to their FREINDS, TIPPERS and good looking people W/$ Of COURSE she declined, no need to witness excellent service when GOOD is GOOD enough. Sorry Bethany, you are the one who is incorrect, I can not even began to list all of the wrongs done to me as a disabled individual at your business, nor do I want to relive them. WHAT STARTED Blackfootriver's HATRED TOWARD ME, YOU MAY ASK, "A CONVERSATION WITH A BARMAID" after about 3/4 - 1 year (of filling the Growler I used to have, ALSO this is THE ONLY WORKER THERE that said more than the required MEMORIZED, "can I get you a glass of beer" , as in she could and would talk to me, until a mgr would see her talking & then she would go quite. * THE CONVERSATION * ME "If you ever find that you have extra time on your hands AND you also want to add a friend, I volunteer. " BARMAID " That is the sweetest thing you could have ever said to me" Now she comes back from filling my growler and when she gets; back she grabs my money I have on the counter and disappear's into the crowd for the next 1 1/2 days....... she hides, behind workers, behind the bar, telling everyone I am the problem. Unless she has told everyone about taking my money & hiding away from me after stealing, then she is not telling Blackfoot the truth. And no, I did not get to give a tip to her like normal, it was grabbed off of the counter like some kind of ripoff. So, Bethany, in all honesty I can NOT retract my original review as it is based on 2 years of service, although I don't think Blackfootriver even KNEW I was a customer for the first year, year and half. Nope I am positive no one there ever even ONE TIME said hello to me for the first year. *Comments* to me over (2 years time) . -"Maybe you should go sit in the street" -"Why would we need that for the disabled" -"Don't mind me cutting in front" -"Let me finish with him first, you come in here all the time" -"I didn't think you wanted anything; you were sitting in your chair" -"Go Ahead, serve them, even tho I was at the bar first" Just How Many Times Does A (disabled) Customer have to feel worthless from comments and actions? * THIS IS AN OPINION BASED ON 2 YEARS OF * Original Posting : I was wondering why your business does not have any type of disabled ANYTHING. No chairs, no tables not even a small stool for anyone who does not have working legs, and forget about a table upstairs, THOSE are stairs, not an escalator! In fact the only thing I could find you do for the disabled or more like to the disabled is to clog up the sidewalk on Park Ave. During the summer, with a bunch of drunks who do not want to move out of the way of people In wheelchairs. And THANK YOU for the trash, broken glass and vomit all over the sidewalk come Monday Morning. Thank you so much for your disability support, (I mean REALLY, not even a chair) ; and OH WELL, for reccommending your business to any family or friends, this, coming from a 3rd generation Montanan in their later years, with hundreds of family & friends. Also your crew needs to learn how to talk to the disabled without making them f”

“Tesla is amazing! Five stars ⭐️”

“My husband and I had the most amazing lunch today. We had the soup, quiche, salad and carrot cake. All were absolutely delicious and the people behind the counter super friendly. Would highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for a treat!”

“The absolute best people and the BEST Mexican food in Helena ❤️ if you haven’t already, please please go grab a bite from them!”

“I couldn’t love Fire Tower more!!! Excellent food, the friendliest staff and that coffee? Outstanding to put it mildly 😍”

“Danny!!! rock star server. great attitude, great hustle,great sense of humor. you have a great employee. the food was awesome and for as busy as it was, the food came in a timely manner. we will be back to see Danny. he deserves a raise!!.”

“i had a Ham, Salami and Pastrami sub sandwich LTPO, mayo and mustard applied light to medium.”

“they are great people and friendly”

“Best breakfast and brunch in my opinion. Anytime I’m in Montana I make a point to stop at least twice”

“Stumbled on this places during a quick trip to Helena. Great service and delicious food!!”

“My friend and I just had coffee at Montago this a.m. and we met the MOST lovely you g lady, Sarah!! She was so friendly, outgoing, professional and we are happy to think she is our new friend!!! Thank you Sarah!!! We think she should get a raise😉 signed, pam and joan”

“Best ice cream we've had in several states!!”

“Just WOW!! First of all, the atmosphere was welcoming which is hard to find these days. The staff was cheerful and attentive. My drink was beyond delicious I got a coffee granita (my new obsession). This is my new favorite coffee spot!”

“Soups and gyros made from scratch with fresh veggies! Phenomenal food for the cost! Absolutely delicious! This is a must if you are driving thru town!

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking right out front.”

“Our new favorite! The steak fajitas was delicious. Quick and friendly service :)”

“I love stopping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Smith’s. They have a friendly staff, great service and yummy food, especially their burgers and omelets.”

“We ended up stopping in right before closing. Because we can't read posted hours. And they were absolutely amazing! Pizza, soda, and monkey bread were delicious!”

“Delicious and great portions. Thank you”

“Visit this place almost every time we are in Helena! Good beer and friendly atmosphere. Love that they have both indoor and outdoor options for seating year-round.”

“Savannah is just amazing. I'm there at least once a week and that woman is always working her tail off. She provides excellent customer service and the drinks are fabulous!”

“This place is a weekly staple in our house. The East Helena slag pile is always a fan favorite here. But we haven’t tried a pizza we didnt like yet!”

“Stopped over after doing laundry next door and felt like we were home. We were welcomed by Brent, Shawna and Kevin and made to feel like a local. We enjoyed a few drinks at the bar, shared stories with them all and enjoyed our morning, bought some merchandise to proudly wear on our trip and left feeling welcomed. Great local long standing establishment. They have keno machines, karaoke some nights and horseshoes out back. Couldn’t think of any better way to start off our 4th of July.”

“Hands down the most delicious bakery in Helena and the surrounding area!”

“Friendly & attentive staff. The food was great! Vegan, vegetarian, & gluten free options 💚 I had the vegan red curry & the vegan house salad. My kiddo had the award winning vegetarian tomato soup & the vegan house salad. We also got the Vegan lentil burger bowl to go. It was all great! We will definitely be back soon.”

“Really good coffee here in Helena. In the fall their real pumpkin spice lattes hit the spot. Pretty affordable as well. The lines can be pretty long sometime but it's worth the wait.”

“Absolutely wonderful customer service. Best biscuits and gravy in town!”

“the service was the best I've experienced in a long time and the food was excellent, keep up the good work.”

“I've eaten their food at Alive at Five and at the Montana Writers Rodeo, a writers conference at the Helena Avenue Theatre. Living on the West Coast for 18 years turned me into a bit of a food snob. When I see their truck I know I'm going to have delicious food, friendly service, and it won't empty my wallet.”

“We always stop for chicken when we come to town. It's always delicious! We always plan for a bit of a wait for a table and a bit more of a wait for food, but the chicken is worth it. Sadly tonight we had a less than pleasant experience. We were able to get a table and order right away, things were looking great. Then we waited and waited and waited... The table that sat down after we ordered got their food. Then we waited and the table next to us that arrived 20 minutes after we ordered got their food. The waitress was friendly and apologetic and told us it would be 7 more minutes. Ten minutes later and over 45 minutes after we ordered our 1 chicken dinner it arrived. The chicken was good as always but we weren't offered any type of recompense for our wait and in fact were given the wrong ticket. Not sure where the error was made but do better Suds Hut! We will be thinking about this experience next time we are in town and may choose to go elsewhere.”

“Absolutely amazing atmosphere and wonderful staff. The store has amazing merchandise, and the chai tea is delicious. I highly recommend them.”

“The olibia Rodriguez Cooks was beautiful and yummy

Kid-friendliness: Great place for kids to get just a lovely cookie

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy.
Access to get into the building”

“Five stars for having great bartenders and being so committed to bringing a steady stream of excellent music to Helena. Tonight the Canoe Dwellers absolutely blew it out of the water- this was my favorite show I’ve seen at L&C Taproom so far, and I’ve seen some great ones!”

“Amazing breakfast all ready to go for an all staff meeting!!!! Thank you thank you!!”

“Definitely worth the trip!”

“No line up at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Lady barista was a joy to interact with.Americano and latte were best ones we've got from a non-country wide franchise chain!Plus the cute cups alone make me want to go back !”

“I just wanted to give a shout out to 1889 coffee!.they brought coffee and treats to Bryant school for the teachers this week. It was a welcome treat that was truly appreciated..thank you!!”

“If it ain't FloCo I don't go! These ladies serve up the best white mocha I've ever tasted. I love the rewards program that gifts you a free drink after so many purchases. They're always super polite and smiling. Never had a bad coffee here EVER! Keep killing it ladies you're all doing fantastic. See you again soon :-)”

“Super nice staff, great prices, awesome food. :-)”

“Fun brewery and taphouse. Good beer with plenty of beer variety. They offer live music and a variety of other activities on various nights like trivia and games.”

“Cute little place in the middle of nowhere! This place has anything from beer to,gambling machines,and its own little racist Japanese ( he jokes, not racist at all). Very entertaining for how small it is. I would definitely go back .”

“First time here, totally impressed, good food locally sourced, fair prices, and great service. Definitely coming back and recommending”

“Great fast service followed by awesome food! 10/10”

“Haggard, the bartender was amazing! The BEST bartender we’ve ever had. He delayed his smoke breaks to take our group photo and also to take our second drink order. He’s very responsible and checked every single one of our IDs. The regulars, that’s a different story by he assured us they were of age. 100% recommend, we’ll definitely be back.”

“Great coffee! Just found out they have matcha and they make it right! Friendly employees and fast service. Always good. Also, bagels from the bagel co, can’t beat that!”

“Just went and picked up a pizza from Village Inn. These are truly the best pizzas in town. Orders up quick and delicious.”

“there is a reason this place is my go to everytime I am back in Helena visiting. the food is always on point. been coming here for over a decade and look forward to many more years enjoy it. thank you Eli for being a wizard on the grill.”

“There is a huge hole on your Driveway on the main entry point. My car fell in it and worried about the tire!!”

“We freeze our bread after monthly shopping trip, so "day old" bread is not an issue for our family. If you're going to eat your purchase right away, it will taste as fresh as grocery store products are.Our family has mixed dietary needs, which causes additional expenses for groceries. Gluten-freen, Naked brand organic white bread, and Franz seeded dark bread varieties are all carried here, which allows me to purchase everything I need during one stop for great value. This shop also offers specialty grocery items like gravy mixes, noodles, Montana gift specialties, jellies, and jams. Nice!At Franz Bakery Outlet, I refill our freezer for less than the cost of 2 loaves of gluten-free bread at the grocery store. I oftrn have extra bonus bread and treats to share with the Food Bank, friends, or even to bring home raspberry filled donuts for a Sunday morning treat. Super Nice!”

“Rib Shack went above and beyond our expectations for wedding catering. Not only was each plate affordable, we also had plenty of food for guests to eat what they needed to be full. The food was delicious and we received so many good complements about it!”

“Great potatoes, salad is delish and burger is yummy.”

“Top notch! I love Pizza Ranch wherever I go. Helena is the 181st location The Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest ever visited.”

“Florence is amazing. We always get great customer service and tasty drinks. They have great prices too.

Dietary restrictions: Variety of milk and sugar free options”

“Nice place! Good food! Live music 🥰”

“My favorite bar in Helena. Love the local food from Old Salt Outpost, great (and affordable) drinks (both alcoholic and n/a), and fantastic service from all the bartenders.”

“bobcats are welcome and I have had a positive the here.”

“Fantastic hole in the wall place. Friendly bartenders, and you'll get to know everyone within the first couple minutes. And don't forget to bring your dog! Vince is happy to give them beef jerky!”

“Good cheap food. Great staff. The chicken ceasar salad is delicious and good size for $4. The hot dog's are just like you get at the ball park, and comes with a drink for only $1.50. The pizza is really good and they have 3 options. Pepperoni, all meat, and combination. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quick cheap meal.”

“The meno at Hokkaido is expansive, with options from sushi, sashimi, rolls, noodle bowls and lots of items prepared with jalapeños! The drink menu is also varied, with plenty of drinks to choose from. We chose Hokkaido for the convenient location, but we'll remember it for the fabulous cuisine and return when we're back in Helena!”

“The friendliest baristas in town! They also make the best London fog I have ever had!”

“Ribeye was very good, our server was prompt and courteous”

“Very cool inside, outside looks deceiving. Many areas inside await you. Was there 10am on a rainy Friday and the older crowd was there busy socializing and gaming. It looks like the younger crowd enjoy it later as well. A gem. Food was great too. Great place to be.”

“Great service and great food!! A++++ Just got back from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina and the food was spot on! Highly recommended.”

“I love 💘 Starbucks you guys rock 🎸 keep up with the great work 😊”

“The staff is great they know you after a couple times and have your order ready for you right away they're kind very helpful and their food and coffee is amazing!”

“Owed by the same people who own The Laibation station, great times there.

Parking: Big parking lot, they do lots of pool and dart tournaments.

Wheelchair accessibility: Doors are at street level.”

“Always very kind and fast service! If I can make one suggestion (and I understand you may not be allowed to do this) please put a sign up saying the tip jar is behind the counter! Your employees are missing out on tips when people don’t know it’s behind the counter and you all deserve to be tipped!”

“Amazing staff, positive attitudes! I love starbucks!

Vegetarian options: I'm not 100 on this but I believe they have veggie and protien trays

Parking: Sometimes the parking lot is full and sometimes it's empty. It just depends on the time of day.I usually use the drive through.

Kid-friendliness: They're very nice to kids and pets!

Wheelchair accessibility: You can get in easily”

“the music, the music bingo, the darts and pool. all great. the food and staff.....amazing”

“The best place in downtown for delicious latte and healthy breakfast in relaxing atmosphere. Great location to meet with friends or just to take a break from your working routine !!”

“Canada just doesn’t have amazing authentic Mexican food like the US!!!!! Server awesome and quick and made sure we were all happy, great service and prices, amazing food and huge portions! Worth the long drive all day lol. 🥰🥰🥰”

“My best friend brought me here for the 1st time ,as she had enjoyed it in the past ,but the service was nil,8 employees we counted,but dirty tables & our drinks were cold & our order had gotten deleted?? 45 minutes later we got our food,which was good,but not very courteous staff.”

“Top notch! I love Pizza Ranch wherever I go. Helena is the 181st location The Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest ever visited.”

“One of the best pizzas I have had in a long time. The garlic Knots also delicious. The staff was very friendly.”

“I love this bar. Best karaoke in all of Montana. great dj and drinks.”

“They get my food out fast and have some really great people working for them!”

“We really like Last Chance but we noticed the price of Ceasars went up. This would be fine if they were improved and amped up a bit but the olives and asparagus were dry. It puts us off ordering them again. Food is always good though.”

“Not sure what you want for take out

Vegetarian options: Not sure what you want.

Dietary restrictions: Not sure what you want

Parking: Not sure what you want”

“tara it's Tom the old cook a yr ago call me 4066964682”

“the food and service was great!!! so glad my honey wanted to go there”

“Food was great. This has been our second time here. We were sat near the kitchen area and everyone seemed to work together great. I heard kitchen staff call waiter/ waitresses and say “please” just about every time when food was up for them to get. TYLER was the best waiter we’ve had in a long time. (And we eat out ALOT). He had our order taken in a timely fashion, we got our appetizer and not long after got our burgers and fries! He refilled our drinks without even asking! Place was getting busy and he was running all over! Give this guy a raise!! Hands down recommend. *****”

“Met friends for lunch at The Creperie for my 1st time. Amazing cook on the chicken pesto crepe. So good I ate it like a slice of pizza using my hands. The fresh ice tea was so refreshing and the vinaigrette with the included salad was delicious. Good, fast service and a great environment to gather by 2s, 4s and even more”

“Visitor from Michigan looking forward to eating lunch here.”

“Great staff, excellent management team and super fun welcoming atmosphere”

“By far the best Asian food restaurant I've eaten at in Helena. Highly recommend the menu for those who's palate desires the refined tastes of the Asian culture shen it comes to taste”

“It’s a great place to bring the family! It’s a fun environment and suits all ages!”

“The waitress was on top of everything and made our dining experience very enjoyable! The Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp were absolutely delicious! Date night was a success!”

“We haven't eaten there since the new owners! Mother's day we decided to give it a try with the new owners! it was amazing. They use of corn starch on several of the meats and gravies instead of wheat flour which I am allergic to. For the first time in a long time I was able to have true Chinese food. loved the Cocanut Shrimp and the egg foo young was fluffy and not over cooked! we are going back next time we are in Helena!”

“We love the Bagel co. The bagels are the best. Always generous with cream. cheese and sandwich toppings. The staff is always pleasant and nice.”