Decor, design, delight! I haven’t had pheasant in many years and this recipe has me craving it more! Beet tortellini, Caesar salad, duck fat fries, amazing bread. Boil this all together with stellar service and nice music bringing it all together for a fabulous meal with my family. One on up to Livingston MT and give this place a go. You won’t regret this hour or two of your life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet
Danielle Stellrecht
We went here based on Anthony Bourdain's spots which have never let me down.For apps we had lamb ribs and panzanella. Panzanella was delicious, light, and full of flavor. The ribs were a bit gamey and I live lamb.For dinner, between 3 of us we split the salmon and the spaghetti. They were both good but not what I was expecting for the hype or the price. I was also shocked that a $6 split charge didn't include actually splitting the plate. We were just brought an extra plate. Kind of killed the vibe. We weren't being cheap, we just like to share so we can taste more.For dessert, we had the apple crisp. It was good, but just as good as anywhere else.Muriel was a great sever, and the atmosphere was nice. Just a little bummed that the menu didn't seem very creative for the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Carly Griffin
Our first visit was in 2011 and we remember having a great experience so when we found ourselves back in Livingston this past weekend, we knew we had to visit. Once again, it was an amazing meal. We shared the pate and a Caesar salad to start, both of which were fresh and delicious. My husband then enjoyed the steak, cooked to a perfect medium rare, accompanied by the most delicious (and indulgent) mashed potatoes. I ordered the lamb bolognese and the pasta was cooked perfectly and sauce was rich, meaty, and seasoned perfectly. I had ordered a similar pasta dish at a newer Italian restaurant in town the night before, but yours was my favorite by far. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Livingston.
Recommended dishes: Bolognese
Martha Rutt
Overall a very disappointing experience. When we arrived without reservations the host said oh well let me help the people behind you then, why don’t you go sit at the bar? He seemed very dismissive of us. The food was very overpriced and our first course was cooked ice cold fish which my husband and I did not care for. The rest of the food was okay but nothing special. We would not go here again and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lance Chugg
Great local restaurant. Really good food. The menu changes frequently. The staff is great. The decor is interesting. Worth the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Harsha
Lovely place for a nice meal. I had the lobster which was excellent. We got mussels and escargot for appetizers. Would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
jfmenu2017
This is the French bistrot seen from a Montana angle. Everything so good and fresh. I particularly enjoyed the ratatouille and the bison filet so tender and lean on a bed of parsnip puree.
M Smith
Oh my, where do I begin? So much to love about 2nd Street Bistro. In years past we frequented this place but Covid changed a lot of things and our dining out stopped for months. Now we are rediscovering places we loved previously and I am happy to say that 2nd Street Bistro did not disappoint! We easily made reservations online and when we arrived we were greeted by the owner, Brian, and shown to our lovely window table. The low key and romantic decor of the dining area was different than the last time we ate here but very warm and inviting. Our server for the evening was Lauren and she was ultra knowledgeable about the wines and food and was so welcoming to us. The star of the evening's meal was the encrusted halibut entree. AMAZING. We will be back very soon.
Christina M
By far the best place I’ve even been to. Melts in your mouth, cozy atmosphere, Lauren is an amazing hostess. The chef and his team did an amazing with all the food. The desserts literally brought me to tears.
Christina K
By far the best place I’ve even been to. Melts in your mouth, cozy atmosphere, Lauren is an amazing hostess. The chef and his team did an amazing with all the food. The desserts literally brought me to tears.
What a wonderful surprise in downtown Livingston, MT! A true gem. This chef is creative and used the finest ingredients to produce a meal to be remembered. I'll be back!
Andrew Martin
Hats off to the Chef, and staff. Has a great atmosphere for fine dining. With the open kitchen you get to see so many delectable meals coming out. The wine selection was diverse and very good. I had the Surf and Turf (the special for the night) my wife had the beef bourguignon. We will be back again!!
Karen LaDuke
Amazing, beautiful, delicious, delightful, gorgeous, fun. I'm describing the staff, the food, the presentation, the entire experience. Go to 2nd Street Bistro and have the best evening of your life!Vegetarian options: When making a reservation, you can request vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary needs and the foods are just as gorgeous, delicious, and delightful as regular menu options.
Shannon Caylor
WOW! The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. Loved the wine flight! Every course was delicious and satisfying. Great date night spot
Nathan Brink
Fantastic ambiance and well worth the $85 a head. Had a mushroom agniolotti which was excellent, a winter vegetable salad which was fine (really heavy on the frissee side of things and light on the winter vegetables), a pheasant breast that is in the top five bites I've ever had in my life, and a really excellent tarte tatin along with several very well prepared cocktails. For 40 dollars you can add a wine pairing to each course, but didn't go that way.Great place for a date night. I'd be here every month if I lived in Livingston
Decor, design, delight! I haven’t had pheasant in many years and this recipe has me craving it more! Beet tortellini, Caesar salad, duck fat fries, amazing bread. Boil this all together with stellar service and nice music bringing it all together for a fabulous meal with my family. One on up to Livingston MT and give this place a go. You won’t regret this hour or two of your life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet
We went here based on Anthony Bourdain's spots which have never let me down.For apps we had lamb ribs and panzanella. Panzanella was delicious, light, and full of flavor. The ribs were a bit gamey and I live lamb.For dinner, between 3 of us we split the salmon and the spaghetti. They were both good but not what I was expecting for the hype or the price. I was also shocked that a $6 split charge didn't include actually splitting the plate. We were just brought an extra plate. Kind of killed the vibe. We weren't being cheap, we just like to share so we can taste more.For dessert, we had the apple crisp. It was good, but just as good as anywhere else.Muriel was a great sever, and the atmosphere was nice. Just a little bummed that the menu didn't seem very creative for the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Our first visit was in 2011 and we remember having a great experience so when we found ourselves back in Livingston this past weekend, we knew we had to visit. Once again, it was an amazing meal. We shared the pate and a Caesar salad to start, both of which were fresh and delicious. My husband then enjoyed the steak, cooked to a perfect medium rare, accompanied by the most delicious (and indulgent) mashed potatoes. I ordered the lamb bolognese and the pasta was cooked perfectly and sauce was rich, meaty, and seasoned perfectly. I had ordered a similar pasta dish at a newer Italian restaurant in town the night before, but yours was my favorite by far. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Livingston.
Recommended dishes: Bolognese
Overall a very disappointing experience. When we arrived without reservations the host said oh well let me help the people behind you then, why don’t you go sit at the bar? He seemed very dismissive of us. The food was very overpriced and our first course was cooked ice cold fish which my husband and I did not care for. The rest of the food was okay but nothing special. We would not go here again and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great local restaurant. Really good food. The menu changes frequently. The staff is great. The decor is interesting. Worth the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place for a nice meal. I had the lobster which was excellent. We got mussels and escargot for appetizers. Would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is the French bistrot seen from a Montana angle. Everything so good and fresh. I particularly enjoyed the ratatouille and the bison filet so tender and lean on a bed of parsnip puree.
Oh my, where do I begin? So much to love about 2nd Street Bistro. In years past we frequented this place but Covid changed a lot of things and our dining out stopped for months. Now we are rediscovering places we loved previously and I am happy to say that 2nd Street Bistro did not disappoint! We easily made reservations online and when we arrived we were greeted by the owner, Brian, and shown to our lovely window table. The low key and romantic decor of the dining area was different than the last time we ate here but very warm and inviting. Our server for the evening was Lauren and she was ultra knowledgeable about the wines and food and was so welcoming to us. The star of the evening's meal was the encrusted halibut entree. AMAZING. We will be back very soon.
By far the best place I’ve even been to. Melts in your mouth, cozy atmosphere, Lauren is an amazing hostess. The chef and his team did an amazing with all the food. The desserts literally brought me to tears.
By far the best place I’ve even been to. Melts in your mouth, cozy atmosphere, Lauren is an amazing hostess. The chef and his team did an amazing with all the food. The desserts literally brought me to tears.
Restaurantji Recommends
What a wonderful surprise in downtown Livingston, MT! A true gem. This chef is creative and used the finest ingredients to produce a meal to be remembered. I'll be back!
Hats off to the Chef, and staff. Has a great atmosphere for fine dining. With the open kitchen you get to see so many delectable meals coming out. The wine selection was diverse and very good. I had the Surf and Turf (the special for the night) my wife had the beef bourguignon. We will be back again!!
Amazing, beautiful, delicious, delightful, gorgeous, fun. I'm describing the staff, the food, the presentation, the entire experience. Go to 2nd Street Bistro and have the best evening of your life!Vegetarian options: When making a reservation, you can request vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary needs and the foods are just as gorgeous, delicious, and delightful as regular menu options.
WOW! The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. Loved the wine flight! Every course was delicious and satisfying. Great date night spot
Fantastic ambiance and well worth the $85 a head. Had a mushroom agniolotti which was excellent, a winter vegetable salad which was fine (really heavy on the frissee side of things and light on the winter vegetables), a pheasant breast that is in the top five bites I've ever had in my life, and a really excellent tarte tatin along with several very well prepared cocktails. For 40 dollars you can add a wine pairing to each course, but didn't go that way.Great place for a date night. I'd be here every month if I lived in Livingston
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5