Restaurants near West Glacier

“is a historic Swiss Chalet-style hotel located inside Glacier National Park, approximately 10 miles from the West Entrance on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Built in 1913-1914, the 3.5-story lodge is a National Historic Landmark known for its massive stone fireplace and rustic lobby decorated in a hunting-lodge theme.
2026 Operating Season
The lodge operates seasonally and will be open for the following dates in 2026:
Opening Day: May 15, 2026 (starting at 12:00 PM).
Closing Day: September 28, 2026 (closing at 12:00 PM).
Accommodations
The property offers 82 guest rooms across four distinct lodging types. Note that rooms are rustic, typically lack air conditioning or TVs, and may have limited soundproofing.
Main Lodge: Traditional hotel rooms located on the upper floors with private bathrooms.
Cabins: Duplex to six-plex units located along a tree-lined path. Options range from small rooms to larger deluxe suites with sitting areas.
Cobb House: A renovated lakeside building featuring three upscale suites with sitting areas and televisions.
Snyder Hall: A former dormitory offering hostel-style rooms with shared bathrooms, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Dining Options
Dining at the lodge is available on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations are accepted.
Russell’s Fireside Dining Room: Serves breakfast buffets (6:30 AM–10:00 AM), lunch (11:30 AM–2:30 PM), and dinner (5:00 PM–9:30 PM) featuring Montana-inspired cuisine.
Jammer Joe’s Grill & Pizzeria: Offers casual fare, including an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and evening pizza.
Lucke’s Lounge: A lakeside lounge serving Montana micro-brews and food throughout the day.
Activities and Amenities
The lodge serves as a primary hub for activities on the west side of the park.
Water Activities: Boat cruises on the historic DeSmet, as well as canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, are available at the lakeside dock.
Guided Tours: Guests can board the iconic Red Bus Tours directly from the lodge.
Other Services: On-site general store, gift shop, horseback riding, and evening ranger-led programs.
Connectivity: WiFi is satellite-based and generally restricted to the main lobby; cell service is extremely limited or non-existent.
Practical Information
Address: 288 Lake McDonald Lodge Loop, West Glacier, MT 59936.
Reservations: Booking through Glacier National Park Lodges is recommended well in advance, often up to a year.
Vehicle Access: Staying at the lodge typically qualifies as a valid entry for restricted areas of the Going-to-the-Sun Road during the summer season.”

“Such a nice place to grab a quick bite to eat. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and the food was good and out quick! I’m glad the lodge was busy and we stopped over here instead!”

“Great place to dine after long day in Glacier NP. Great hamburger with homemade chips.”

“Food was good and our server, Sam, took great care of us and was very friendly! Food is expensive, but it's also out in the middle of nowhere and pretty dang good if you account for that! Also I appreciate the gluten free options :)”

“Great Burgers and Fries”

“We visited this place thurs, the gang from S.C. and it is a great place to stop by. Very friendly bartenders(I believe the proprietorship also) great atmosphere, don't miss it.”

“Stonefly is a great bar to hang out have drinks throw darts listen to good music I met a lot of cool people there. Bartenders Christi and Jimmy rock the joint”

“Amazing atmosphere! Friendly and some of the most genuine people you’ll find!”

“We had huckleberry at a couple of different places during the week. But wanted to make sure we got the full experience of Huckleberry Patch before our week was fininshed.... It has a general store of trinkets/gifts also. Their desserts were the BEST; we had a huckleberry; pie/float/ice cream”

“My grandpa started the original huckleberry store and I am the jam & pie maker of close to twenty years, worked with my mom making the jam from maybe nine (+), we have the best jam and pie products in the state and would love for you to swing by and try them out!”

“When I opened an order placed before Christmas, I found two jars of preserves had been left out. I emailed the Huckleberry Patch, and within two hours, they replied with an apology and the corrective action they took. In our fallible humanity, we will always make mistakes. It's what we do about them that counts. Because of the integrity demonstrated by this employee and company, I will be ordering more frequently. The Huckleberry Patch has earned my highest recommendation.”

“We visited this gem of a bar, restaurant, casino Thursday September 18th 2025. Went there to specifically to watch our hometown football team Buffalo Bills. We sat at the bar and were so fortunate to have the best service from ( I think her name was Grace) if not I apologize ( slender good looking girl with an infectious smile) anyway she went way out of her way to ensure that the game was on tv for us. I can’t thank her enough for that. I sampled several great local beers my wife had a few cups of coffee and we snacked on loaded nachos. Food was great beer cold and delicious and coffee was brewed fresh by our barkeep “Grace” We enjoyed meeting the locals who provided a nice insight as to what life is like in Montana. We highly recommend this fine establishment to all who pass through this spectacular landscape near Glacier National Park. 5 🌟”