Restaurants in Helena

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

“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!”

“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, staff, and atmosphere. Love it!!!”

“The best walleye and ribeye ever!! No one in Helena area has walleye like Schooners!!”

“Phenomenal service and food. Great way to conclude our trip to Helena. Evan was an excellent server that catered to all of our requests and provided perfect suggestions. Possibly our best dining experience in over a decade. We'll visit again for sure.”

“Music BINGO on Tuesday nights is the best. Shawna from SJS Music Bingo plays your favorite songs and you win free beers and prizes each round. You can reserve a table ahead of time or just show up and play. Beer slingers are right there to make sure you have a drink to toast each win!”

“Went to the ranch at Helena mt Was completely amazed how good the food was there. The staff is amazing friendly and professional. Kept food fresh and the store clean. Would recommend it to anyone. Don”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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”

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

“Great ambiance. Good service. Great food and drinks”

“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!”

“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.”

“Excellent food! Excellent and friendly service! I had the shrimp tacos and they were amazing. Also chose the sweet potato fries. We will definitely be returning soon. ☺️”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“We had a great lunch experience at this location! Service was super friendly, food came out quickly, temperature was great, quality was great. Would definitely stop here again on our way through.”

“The best patty melt I have ever eaten. My wife said the same about her BLT. the service was excellent with very friendly staff. The prices were very reasonable as well!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!!!”

“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”

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

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

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

“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!”

“Really good atmosphere wonderful service and delicious food. If you’re craving some fancy Montana fair such as trout or bison you can’t go wrong with Benny’s.”

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

“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”

“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!!.”

“We visited Planet Gyros for the second time today. The last time was before we started writing reviews, but we both loved it then and this time we walked in with great expectations.

As you step through the doors you’re embraced by the warmth of the environment. The long orange wall somewhat reminded me of a Mexican restaurant, and it definitely brightened up the dining area. The decor is bright with plenty of local posters of happenings going on in the area. The room is equipped with plenty of tables and chairs, although the tables are on the smallish, with chairs for two or three people. The acoustics are a little loud, but thankfully it’s not blaring music.

You place your order at the counter, self-serve your drink from the great selection, then wait at your table for them to bring out your food.
The drink selection includes Big Sky Sodas along with Pepsi products.

The menu consists of many different takes on the standard gyro. Otto ordered the Philly cheesesteak which he described as “Phenomenal.” I had the Ultimate Greek Gyro which was loaded with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and a ton of perfectly seasoned meat. I was pleasantly stuffed as we headed back to the car.

Good value, excellent food, Planet Gyros is a great place to grab a quick lunch. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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

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

“Tesla is amazing! Five stars ⭐️”

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

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

“We get lunch at RB Drive a few times a year. It’s usually a large order for our crew. They always do an amazing job, food is top notch and their level of service is second to none. Thank you very much for keeping our crew at Northwest Drywall fed and very happy!!!! You guys ROCK”

“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!”

“Chose this location for a baby shower. Could not have been happier with our choice. Their patio is excellent for hosting a party. Great service, great location. Will host here a million times over!! Can't recommend enough!”

“Pizza at Ten Mile Creek Brewery is amazing. They just opened their new kitchen and they are crushing it with their pizza game! it is so so good!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“This is a jewel of a pastry shop! My Bestie & I absolutely LOVE the cruffins & ham & cheese croistatas,croissants, well as many other goodies!! Great coffee & a darling vintage atmosphere💝”

“if their restaurant is anything like their food truck, fly, don't drive, to Helena and get a pizza. I just went to heaven here at An Ri Ra!”

“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.”

“they are great people and friendly”

“I love me some crumble!!@ when you go to Dee-o-gee to get your pups treats or groomed, you can catch you a treat as well. WARNING. THEY AREA ADDICTING!! If you have never tried crumble cookies, you must stop! Made fresh everyday and the cookie flavors change weekly”

“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!”

“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”

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

“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.”

“Delicious and great portions. Thank you”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“It’s a fun venue with a wide variety of items. The pizza shop is connected once you are inside ao you don’t have to walk outside in the cold.

The flight is fun and a good way to try different brews. This would be a good place to take a big group out.”

“Amazing breakfast all ready to go for an all staff meeting!!!! Thank you 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 :-)”

“Went to the ranch at Helena mt Was completely amazed how good the food was there. The staff is amazing friendly and professional. Kept food fresh and the store clean. Would recommend it to anyone. Don”

“The Bean as my little guy calls it, is wonderful it has a beautiful setting delicious food. EVERY single item I’ve sampled has been extraordinary! It’s so close to home (for me) I go often! No complaints no negatives. Stellar service, amazing food and treats ( you can taste the love put into every dish)”

“Kaye, very friendly staff, I tried Strawberry iced matcha latte was extraordinary! I loved it! Has been there for several times only for strawberry iced matcha latte ❤️”

“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!”

“This week’s ROMEO adventure is a recommendation from my brother-in-law John. As it turned out, the gorgeous twenty minute drive from East Helena was an inspirational aspect of the experience. York Road winds past several reservoirs and twists between rocky outcrops in a sparsely populated section of Montana. Otto remarked, “This looks like bear country.”

The restaurant located at the end of our short trip is the The Friendly York Bar, commonly known as simply The York Bar. Built in 1930, the building itself is worthy of mention. It retains its original log construction and original wooden floors and walls. Stapled on the ceiling and walls are dollar bills with various names and pictures scribbled on them. Our waitress, who also doubled as our cook, explained the origin of the “money on the ceiling.” Apparently the old gold miners used to leave behind money so that if they ever went completely broke they could come in and have enough left for a drink.

Otto and I arrived six minutes before they opened at 11:00 am and were prepared to sit on the quaint rocking chairs on the front porch. Relaxing there for less than a minute, we were a little surprised when the heavy wooden door creaked open and we were greeted with a friendly, “I guess we can open up five minutes early for you two.”

Although it is a bar, it doesn’t feel like a bar. The tables and chairs are standard wooden restaurant furniture. The walls are decorated with historical photographs from the area. Highchairs are stacked in a corner next to the stone fireplace and the overall impression is of a typical log cabin-themed family diner.

The menu consists of mostly burgers and upgraded burgers with a nice assortment of appetizers. The burgers are served with a small bag of chips and, appropriately enough, a York Peppermint Patty.

You place your order at the bar and pay either then or after the meal.

The burgers were amazing! They were perfectly cooked, exactly as we ordered them. I was not surprised to see the award for “Best Hamburger in Helena” from a few years ago displayed at one end of the dining area.
They have been sourcing their meat from the same Utah provider since the Eighties.
Otto particularly enjoyed their hot mustard, which they make in-house. Actually, we discovered that they make all of their sauces in-house, (which every great restaurant should do.)

The service was excellent, as the waitress/cook noticed our need for refills without being asked. She was happy to talk about the history of the restaurant, her time there as an employee, and the activities in the area that draw tourists.

Otto and I agree that this restaurant definitely deserves another visit, and soon.”

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

“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”

“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.”

“best berry bowl I've had”

“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 !!”

“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.”

“Went to the ranch at Helena mt Was completely amazed how good the food was there. The staff is amazing friendly and professional. Kept food fresh and the store clean. Would recommend it to anyone. Don”

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

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

“Nice place! Good food! Live music 🥰”

“Ate here for the Easter buffet several years. Plenty of good food and desserts. Our servers have always been extremely attentive. The only strange thing that happened this year is the host didn't take us to our table. In a crowded room, she barely looked up from her phone to point out our table then went straight back to her phone.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“I came here for a drink during my only night in Helena, and the bartender was so incredibly kind! (I believe her name was Sarah but I may have misheard)

She gave really good beer recommendations and also gave me a little token to remember Helena by, which was so so nice and I really appreciated it.

Everyone should come by at least once if you are in Helena!”

“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. 🥰🥰🥰”

“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.”

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

“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!!”

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

“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 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!”

“Love the Hub! Paul and Keeley are front and center with your drink! Great bartenders atmosphere is casual with a twist of you never know what might happen….🫶🏽👍🏽”

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

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

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

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

“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. *****”

“My hat is completely off to these folks. The service is remarkable, friendly, respectful, professional, and attentive. If I were the boss of a powerful company, I would be actively trying to recruit their employees : ) . I felt very welcome there while studying for college. To my disbelief, my drinks were always exactly what I expected and I really loved the healthy menu. I would defiantly recommend the food. THANK YOU! I don't know if I would have graduated without your support.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Probably the best Chinese food restaurant in the state of Montana. Come hungry and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is clean and welcoming with an Oriental vibe. Their staff is organized and friendly.”