Snug bar was really great! I tried the ricotta gnocchi and they were awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Baskin
Great dining at the base of the slopes in the Kandahar lodge. Make reservations, tables are limited, this is a popular place for dinner tasting menu. Chef Andy Blanton has developed a style of cooking that is sure to please locals & tourist alike. Expect high quality ingredients a unique style of cooking executed at a high level.
Bruce Speicher
We booked reservations after reading about the chef being a James Beard semifinalist. The food and service were great. It was a fun evening with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
holly taylor
We ordered the 4 couse meal with the wine pairing which was $310 for the two of us. The dining room is very bright and for some reason the tables are partitioned off with clear plastic giving it an air of a hospital/cafeteria vibe. Our waiter was fine but the wine guy, Cory, hit a sour note. He was describing a wine and flat out said at one point, "I don't really know". Awesome. The first course was supposedly a smoked salmon pancake thing but it all would have fit in a tablespoon so I took there word for it. 2nd course was octopus or crab. We got one of each. They were delicious but once again, no more than 2 bites. Next was pork belly or duck and once again, we got one of each. They were both delicious but were also a 2 bite appetizer. Finally we got to the main couse. We were so hungry as we'd only had 6 bites of food to this point. I got the bison tenderloin and my husband got the Wagu short ribs. Like everything else, it was delicious. $372.45 later we went into town and got a pizza. While the super expensive appetizers were very good, it's not a dinner. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because the little food that we did get, was very good.
Ronald Jones
Absolutely top notch. Fantastic food, wine pairings, and excellent service. We visit there every other year or so, and always look forward to this world class restaurant.
Vegetarian options: Two of our party do not eat meat (but do eat fish). They made very nice substitutions in the tasting menu to accomodate.
Waylon Smith
Great experience. The grilled octopus and scallop were so delicious!
Justin Bristol
Awesome experience!
Mike Boyle
Wasn't open when we visited. Had to drive into Whitefish to eat.
Joshua McFall
A great experience! The staff is amazing, knowledgeable and takes a genuine interest in making sure you have a great experience (especially Cory). The 5 Course menu is delicious - DO NOT miss the Huckleberry Tart for desert! I could list all the courses but just go experience it! Photos don’t do it justice! The tables are well spaced also allowing for good conversation without too much background noise. This was our second visit to Whitefish and our second visit to Cafe Kandahar - next time we’re here we will go again!
jeffreyw817
We enjoy chef’s tasting menus as they’re the experts; Chef Blanton and his team did not disappoint. The five course meal started with a crudo followed by choices for the next two small plates, all of which were diverse and interesting. My entree showed Chef’s NOLA roots which was a welcome diversion in the mountains on Montana. Wine pairings and desserts rounded out the meal; which, was agreed to be one our favorites. Cafe Kandahar is far superior to all the other meals we had in the Glacier National Park area, much of which was a bit bland and basic. Treat yourself at Cafe Kandahar!
Amazing meal. The staff and chef are passionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend adding the wine pairings and desserts. Thanks!
maggiemC2663DZ
We had an amazing meal here with outstanding service. The staff were very passionate and knowledgeable about food and the wine. The food was amazing and they were able to easily make substitutions easily. We loved every course and the wine pairings. The environment is cozy and comfortable. We went to dinner after doing the chairlift ride and getting a drink at the Snug Bar, the entire evening was a great experience.
Martin Hardy
Outstanding food experience! We took the 5 courses with wine pairing, ultimate flavors in your mouth! Place is super clean, staff is dedicated and knowledgeable, and the chef - Andy - is so creative! I haven't been there for years mainly due to Covid restrictions but now that life is close to normal, going there was worth the taste, excitement and the menu is at another level. Way to go folks!
Stephen Harlan (Gogostevie)
Can't speak for the restaurant, but the Snug Bar? The Snug Bar is like a warm après-ski, après-hike, après-whatever yummy boozy hug. It's inviting, cozy, tiny, intimate, and... well... snug. Naming a snug bar the Snug Bar may not be the most creative branding in the world, but it's solidly on point here. The Snug is definitely snug.The drinks are well made and the staff is super friendly. A limited menu is available from the restaurant.
F LA
The Best. Excellence. Fine French Cuisine in rural Montana. Chef Blanton and his staff create an experience. Far more than a meal. God Bless and thank Andy for to our dedication and attention to detail.
Snug bar was really great! I tried the ricotta gnocchi and they were awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great dining at the base of the slopes in the Kandahar lodge. Make reservations, tables are limited, this is a popular place for dinner tasting menu. Chef Andy Blanton has developed a style of cooking that is sure to please locals & tourist alike. Expect high quality ingredients a unique style of cooking executed at a high level.
We booked reservations after reading about the chef being a James Beard semifinalist. The food and service were great. It was a fun evening with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered the 4 couse meal with the wine pairing which was $310 for the two of us. The dining room is very bright and for some reason the tables are partitioned off with clear plastic giving it an air of a hospital/cafeteria vibe. Our waiter was fine but the wine guy, Cory, hit a sour note. He was describing a wine and flat out said at one point, "I don't really know". Awesome. The first course was supposedly a smoked salmon pancake thing but it all would have fit in a tablespoon so I took there word for it. 2nd course was octopus or crab. We got one of each. They were delicious but once again, no more than 2 bites. Next was pork belly or duck and once again, we got one of each. They were both delicious but were also a 2 bite appetizer. Finally we got to the main couse. We were so hungry as we'd only had 6 bites of food to this point. I got the bison tenderloin and my husband got the Wagu short ribs. Like everything else, it was delicious. $372.45 later we went into town and got a pizza. While the super expensive appetizers were very good, it's not a dinner. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because the little food that we did get, was very good.
Absolutely top notch. Fantastic food, wine pairings, and excellent service. We visit there every other year or so, and always look forward to this world class restaurant.
Vegetarian options: Two of our party do not eat meat (but do eat fish). They made very nice substitutions in the tasting menu to accomodate.
Great experience.
The grilled octopus and scallop were so delicious!
Awesome experience!
Wasn't open when we visited. Had to drive into Whitefish to eat.
A great experience! The staff is amazing, knowledgeable and takes a genuine interest in making sure you have a great experience (especially Cory). The 5 Course menu is delicious - DO NOT miss the Huckleberry Tart for desert! I could list all the courses but just go experience it! Photos don’t do it justice! The tables are well spaced also allowing for good conversation without too much background noise. This was our second visit to Whitefish and our second visit to Cafe Kandahar - next time we’re here we will go again!
We enjoy chef’s tasting menus as they’re the experts; Chef Blanton and his team did not disappoint. The five course meal started with a crudo followed by choices for the next two small plates, all of which were diverse and interesting. My entree showed Chef’s NOLA roots which was a welcome diversion in the mountains on Montana. Wine pairings and desserts rounded out the meal; which, was agreed to be one our favorites. Cafe Kandahar is far superior to all the other meals we had in the Glacier National Park area, much of which was a bit bland and basic. Treat yourself at Cafe Kandahar!
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing meal. The staff and chef are passionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend adding the wine pairings and desserts. Thanks!
We had an amazing meal here with outstanding service. The staff were very passionate and knowledgeable about food and the wine. The food was amazing and they were able to easily make substitutions easily. We loved every course and the wine pairings. The environment is cozy and comfortable. We went to dinner after doing the chairlift ride and getting a drink at the Snug Bar, the entire evening was a great experience.
Outstanding food experience! We took the 5 courses with wine pairing, ultimate flavors in your mouth! Place is super clean, staff is dedicated and knowledgeable, and the chef - Andy - is so creative! I haven't been there for years mainly due to Covid restrictions but now that life is close to normal, going there was worth the taste, excitement and the menu is at another level. Way to go folks!
Can't speak for the restaurant, but the Snug Bar? The Snug Bar is like a warm après-ski, après-hike, après-whatever yummy boozy hug. It's inviting, cozy, tiny, intimate, and... well... snug. Naming a snug bar the Snug Bar may not be the most creative branding in the world, but it's solidly on point here. The Snug is definitely snug.The drinks are well made and the staff is super friendly. A limited menu is available from the restaurant.
The Best. Excellence. Fine French Cuisine in rural Montana. Chef Blanton and his staff create an experience. Far more than a meal. God Bless and thank Andy for to our dedication and attention to detail.
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