Helena, Bozeman, and Southwest Montana Restaurants
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1. Piccola Cucina at Ox Pasture
$$$ | |In this stylish little storefront eatery—the lone Montana outpost of a group of hip Sicilian restaurants in New York City—you can savor some of the best Italian food in the Rockies, along with an exceptional selection of wines. The cooking here ranges from old-school classics like eggplant Parmesan and spaghetti with clams to more ambitious fare, such as whole grilled sea bass.
7 Broadway N, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–1212Known For
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Urban, contemporary decor
- Pistachio crème brûlée
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Nov.–Apr. -
2. Uptown Café
$$$$ | |Fresh seafood, steaks, poultry, and pasta are served in this elegant restaurant that's one of southwest Montana's finest eateries. Try the scallops Provençal, sauteed with tomatoes, feta cheese,and garlic. A cafeteria-style lunch is served from 11 to 1. A rotating exhibit of paintings by local artists lines the walls.
47 E. Broadway, Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-723–4735Known For
- Best-selling pecan ball dessert
- Amazing clams
- Five-course meals
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
3. Benny's Bistro
$$$ | |The art deco–inspired interior, often filled with live jazz music, is a hallmark of this small but spacious restaurant, which started out serving comfort food but has branched into tapas and more exotic, internationally influenced but locally sourced fare. Favorites include the creamy tomato soup with fresh rosemary and the apple-tizer: black pepper feta and Flathead Lake apples drizzled with Montana honey. Look for menus items like lentil burger bowls, bistro steak frites, and rainbow trout served with saffron gnocchi.
108 E. 6th Ave., Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-443–0105Known For
- Montana-grown proteins
- Using paper straws and no styrofoam
- Excellent curries for Montana
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
4. Blue Moon Bakery
$$ | |Blue Moon Bakery sets out a tempting array of scones, muffins, cakes, and cookies. They also serve sizeable sandwiches and gourmet pizza.
120 Big Pine Dr., Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995–2305Known For
- Pizza crust with notes of garlic butter and Parmesan
- A welcoming staff with excellent service
- Homemade cream cheese
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5. Bogart's
$$ | |This longtime local favorite for Mexican food, margaritas, specialty pizzas, and burgers is set inside a handsome historic downtown building but has a modern, rustic, real-Montana feel. Good bets from the Mexican side of the menu include pork chile verde burritos and mahi-mahi fish tacos, while the Surfing Pig (with Canadian bacon, grilled shrimp, pineapple, mozzarella, and barbecue sauce) is a favorite among the pizzas.
11 S. Broadway, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–1784Known For
- Friendly, laid-back vibe
- Good kids' menu
- Jalapeño-mango margaritas
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Broken Arrow Steakhouse
$$$ | |Your quintessential small town establishment, this small-town steak house is a no-frills place with simply decent steaks and shrimp, yet it's some of the best food in Deer Lodge. What it lacks in industry accolades it makes up for with local character.
317 N. Main St., Deer Lodge, Montana, 59722, USA406-846--3400Known For
- Above-average cheeseburgers
- Being busy since it advertises the town's best steaks
- Quick service for a sit-down restaurant
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7. By Word of Mouth
$$$ | |At night this restaurant fills with the boisterous merrymaking of the après-ski crowd—particularly Friday night, when a throng gathers for an all-you-can-eat fish fry. The menu includes Asian soba noodles, grilled rainbow trout, and lamb burger blended with mint chimicurri. There are several local beers on tap and happy hour is 3--6 with $4 drafts and $2 off wine by the glass and house cocktails.
77 Aspen Leaf Dr., Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995–2992Known For
- The adult happy meal: burger, draft beer and pineapple vodka shot
- A Montana-theme old-fashioned cocktail featuring chokecherry liquor
- Poutine featuring hand-cut garlic fries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends, Credit cards accepted -
8. Cateye Café
$$ | |Some call it funky; all call it good food at a fair price. Named for the shape of Grandma's glasses, this small family-owned restaurant serves up a sense of humor with breakfast and lunch, including a "Purrfect Lunch" special; "Look for the Catastrophe" (scrambled eggs with taters, toast, and veggies); the "Felix" (a breakfast sandwich with prosciutto, roasted red pepper aioli, spinach, gouda cheese, and a fried egg on a torta roll); and the banana bread French toast.
23 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-587–8844Known For
- Really good drip coffee
- Tomato jam
- Its consistent cat theme (restrooms are even called litter boxes)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted -
9. Foster and Logan's Pub & Grill
$$ | |Multiple TVs, each tuned to a different sport, line the brick walls of this friendly place. The bar claims 20 beers on tap, the better to enjoy what locals call the town's best hamburgers and other hearty pub fare. In winter opt for buffalo chili. The fish tacos, bison burger, and beer-battered fries also get rave reviews.
17 S. Broadway, Red Lodge, Montana, 59068, USA406-446–9080Known For
- Attracting a younger crowd
- Really good Reubens
- Being open to substitutions
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
10. Gil's Goods
$$ | |Although it's most famous for its wood-fired pizza (made with 36-hour naturally fermented dough), Gil's Goods also serves salads, burgers, and sandwiches, including a Nashville hot chicken special. It also boasts a full bar and pretty extensive beer and wine list for a casual establishment.
207 W. Park St., Livingston, Montana, 59047, USA406-222--9463Known For
- Homemade breads, available for sale by the loaf
- Can be loud and a bit hectic during rush hour
- Sidewalk seating for prime people-watching in the summer
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
11. Hanging Five Restaurant
$$ | |This beloved diner has been feeding the Butte masses, especially after mass, since the mid-1990s. The staff is friendly, the hash browns are plentiful, and the menu is exactly what you'd expect to see in a diner. Since you're in The Mining City, opt for the popular "Motherlode" omelet.
2110 Harvard Ave., Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-494--4309Known For
- Comfortable booth seating
- Blueberry streusel French toast
- Huge portions, served hot
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12. Horn & Cantle
$$$$ | |Fine dining in Big Sky doesn't get any finer than here, where shareable feasts include the splurge-worthy tomahawk bone-in rib eye and braised bison short ribs. Mains include everything from veal schnitzel to vegan enchiladas. Also open for breakfast and lunch.
750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd., Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995--4644Known For
- Truffle fries served with harissa ketchup
- Chocolate chip cookie skillets
- Fried chicken so good you'd swear you're in the South
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
13. Hungry Moose
$$ | |Hungry Moose serves deli sandwiches as well as basic grocery items.
209 Aspen Leaf Dr., Big Sky, Montana, 59716, USA406-995–3045Known For
- A long, but fast-moving line
- Hand-dipped ice cream from a Montana creamery
- Being the best place to get hiking snacks
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14. Iron Horse Bar & Grill
$ | |Vintage advertisements, street signs, and gas-station memorabilia fill the interior of this rollicking roadhouse, but the heart of this place is the huge wooden deck overlooking the Yellowstone River and the mountains in the distance. The food is simple but hearty and well-seasoned—think elk tacos, bison burgers, and panfried rainbow trout.
212 Spring St., Gardiner, Montana, 59030, USA406-848–7888Known For
- Wooden deck with river views
- Comfort fare featuring local game
- Nice selection of craft beers
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15. Iron Star Pizza Company
$$ | |Stop by Iron Star Pizza Company for pizza, wings, and specialty subs. There are also several tempting fried items on the menu. When it's warm, ask to sit on the patio.
101 Bramble St., Big Timber, Montana, 59011, USA406-932--5998Known For
- A spicy pizza sauce so good you'll want the recipe
- Happy, helpful employees
- A great take-out option in a town with no fast food chains
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
16. Jam!
$$ | |Colorful murals, high ceilings, and exposed air ducts create a mod-industrial ambience in this bustling downtown café that serves breakfast all day as well as a selection of tasty lunch items. Specialties include the crab cake Benedict and challah bread French toast stuffed with jam-infused mascarpone cheese.
25 W. Main St., Bozeman, Montana, 59715, USA406-585–1761Known For
- Mimosas and brunch cocktails
- Bacon–smoked bacon burgers
- Both sweet and savory crepes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
17. Metals Sports Bar & Grill
$$ | |Housed in a former bank that was designed by Cass Gilbert in 1906, this busy sports bar is rich in history and still boasts the original vault and marble tellers' counters. The food is typical pub fare: nachos, burgers, pizza, and fried food. But there are also elevated dishes on the menu like seafood linguini, rib eye, and chicken Oscar.
8 W. Park St., Butte, Montana, 59701, USA406-782--5534Known For
- A great place to watch the big game
- Decor so cool it's almost distracting
- Good selection (20) of draft beers
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18. Montana's Rib & Chop House
$$$ | |Here, in the middle of cattle country, you can expect the juiciest, tenderest steaks—such as the hand-cut rib eye—all made from certified Angus beef. Jambalaya, salmon, and baby back ribs marinated for 24 hours are also on the menu. It's a small chain, but a local one in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
305 E. Park St., Livingston, Montana, 59047, USA406-222–9200Known For
- Servers who write their names upside down on the paper tablecloths
- Kids meals served in classic car cutout boxes
- Surprisingly good margaritas for a steak house
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
19. No Sweat Cafe
$ | |Wooden booths give this cozy restaurant an old-time, casual feel. Potatoes figure heavily into the breakfast menu, in items such as the Bakery Ladies' Special: potatoes and sausage, green onions, and cheese. There are vegetarian specials on weekdays, and the lunch menu includes burgers and enchiladas. Locals order the Tibetan Toad: scrambled eggs with sausage, green onions, cheese potatoes, and toast.
427 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana, 59601, USA406-442–6954Known For
- Half-portions available
- A wait, especially Sunday
- No cell phones allowed
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner, No credit cards -
20. Running Bear Pancake House
$ | |All the pies, muffins, and cinnamon rolls are made on the premises at this casual, family-friendly eatery. There are a lot of choices, but trust the name and go for the buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes topped with blueberries, strawberries, peaches, coconut, walnuts, or chocolate chips. Breakfast is served all day. There's also a basic lunch menu with sandwiches and salads and box lunches to go.
538 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, USA406-646–7703Known For
- Several varieties of pancakes, plain and topped
- Espresso drinks using locally roasted beans
- Woodsy decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted
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