The Shoe - Lakeview Dining & Spirits

We booked The Shoe for my dad's birthday and it was incredible. The staff was so accommodating and the food was delicious. Can't recommend them enough.

We had our dad’s surprise birthday here and it was incredible! Starting with the staff, Jennifer is an all star and stayed in contact with us leading up to the party like a true professional. She was responsive and so kind with all of our questions and really made the experience so special! The food was awesome and you just can’t beat the views at this place. The entire restaurant was spotless and I can’t thank Jennifer and her crew enough for such a wonderful day!

Great Service by Ava, we had a great time.

For the price your paying the overall quality should match that, I feel like this lake makes people think we live in Hawaii

Don’t get me wrong, the food was great and kudos to the cook- But I am disappointed.
The fact that the menu said that the calamari was going to come with marinara sauce and came with hot wing sauce, when we asked for marinara, then came with Bolognese sauce – which I cannot have due to severe allergies… The only reason this place is getting a good review is because of a host – Dillon. He was amazing, was very personable, and was on top of taking care of our issues. This man has a good spirit and deserves one heck of a raise
Waiters and waitresses, I hope you guys can get it together.

7pm on a Saturday, seated right away! Everyone was so nice! Our server, Ava provided great and attentive service. Thank you to The Shoe for an excellent meal. The steak and burger WAS TO DIE FOR. We will have to stop back thru sometime to try the rest of the menu.

So my son and I had lunch here today. I ordered garlic fries. I received cheese fries. (They were undercooked so I didn't eat them) our waitress didn't come to check on us even to fill our water. When she finally did come she asked if I needed a box. That's when I told her I didn't order cheese fries and she said my bad grabbed my plate and walked away. Brings the bill!! Still charges me $2 for cheese fries that I didn't eat or order. Those who know me know I tip well but needless to say I left a dollar. 3rd time eating here with only one good experience. Won't be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

Final made an order from our local eatery this evening, unfortunately I had to leave my review stating we won't be back.
Ordered the Cobb salad, a Burger and Wings. Burger was under cooked, sides of vegis placed in same container as the burger made for a very soggy bun, forgot to give us our fries. The Cobb salad was not made with fresh lettuce, they used a bagged salad mix, forgot the egg, but went ahead and put the browning avacodo in anyways, also forgetting to give us the dressing. The wings tasted like old meat. Per previous reviews I really thought with the "tour idiot" season being over the quality would have been top notch.
No stars ?

Delicious food. Fantastic wait staff. Wonderful view and great music! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After months of trying we finally got to eat here. Food was amazing and the drinks were good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Good food. Reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Other than a view the place isn’t worth it. They were extremely understaffed, so I won’t speak negatively on the service personnel, but if multiple dishes and orders come out wrong, then the kitchen also has its issues and the manager who is just hanging around chatting with friends should be the one coming to the tables to fix and check up on guests, not the poor over worked and stressed young server. You’d also think that in the land of beef and bison the steaks both beef and bison would be a bit more exquisite, and properly cooked.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

The Shoe is an unsuspecting gem just north of downtown Polson. From the outside, you might not guess what lies within, but once you step inside, you'll be treated to breathtaking views that HWY 93 completely hides from sight.

The atmosphere is elegant, with beautiful hardwood floors, massive large-pane windows that flood the space with natural light, and a full bar stocked with a wide variety of spirits. There's ample seating, and the tables are nicely spaced out, so you won't feel like you're dining on top of your neighbors.

Our first visit was on a Sunday Buffet night, and we thought it would be a great way to explore the menu. They absolutely nailed it! The surf and turf had me sold—bison steaks, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, paired with massive shrimp done scampi style. It was like a culinary mic drop.

The mashed potatoes were creamy, well-seasoned with salt and black pepper, and the mac and cheese clearly showcased their mastery of a good Mornay sauce. The chicken wings had a satisfying crispiness, offered with a spicy buffalo sauce or a honey garlic option that hit all the right notes.

And the brownies—oh, the brownies—were chocolatey, fudge-like, and utterly decadent. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you consider skipping dinner entirely next time just to save room.

Our waitress, Antoinette, was an absolute delight. She explained how the buffet worked, kept our waters and drinks filled, and swiftly cleared away used plates. She even took the time to walk my wife through the buffet, pointing out the popular items, and gave us some insider knowledge on the full menu. Her attention to detail was impeccable, right down to serving from the left and taking away from the right. Antoinette made us feel like VIPs, turning a simple Sunday dinner into a special occasion.

This is hands down going to be one of our new favorite spots in the local area. If you're anywhere near Polson, do yourself a favor and check out The Shoe—you won't be disappointed.

Update: Ava the hostess has a great personality, and is playful with the guests. Adds a nice touch.

Mary was out waitress tonight, she was in training but did a fantastic job.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible all the way to the back deck!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Extremely slow service. Dinner was cold for all 4 people. Steak was ordered medium rare and comes well done. Two of meals were suppose to include salads which never were brought out. When you spend in excuse of $220.00 for 4 people you expect better food. I feel this place might be under new management and still trying to work out the kinks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Great service for our party of 6 from Josie. Meals quite good but two of us had steaks cooked to excess (we orderd med rare which is apparently difficult for many grill masters). This will not keep us away... have had many fine experiences at The Shoe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5