Kalispell, Missoula, and Northwest Montana Restaurants
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1. Buffalo Cafe & Nightly Grill
$$ | |This is the place for the classic small-town café experience. Locals and visitors happily blend in a casual, friendly atmosphere as they dig into well-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. You can start your day with huckleberry pancakes or biscuits and gravy and come back for a home-cooked dinner of sirloin steak Stroganoff or a hefty helping of Grandma Maetzold's original mac 'n cheese recipe.
514 3rd St. E, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, USA406-862–2833Known For
- All-day service of good ol' home cooking
- Heaps of warm and friendly service
- Locally made, artisan Sweet Peaks ice cream
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
2. Allentown Restaurant
$$$ | |On the edge of the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, the lodge has views of the snow-tipped Mission Mountains and native-grass-edged wetlands full of birds. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and dinners include local Double R Ranch beef steaks, seafood, and specials like baby back ribs. You can find reasonable lodging here, too ($), as well as an art gallery, a museum, and a trading post next door.
69286 U.S. Hwy. 93, Charlo, Montana, 59824, USA406-644–2588Known For
- Good food and outstanding views
- Nice spot to stop after exploring Ninepipes National Wildlife Refuge
- Great patio allows outdoor dining beside a private kettle pond
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3. Backslope Brewing
$$ | |Pair a great local beer with delicious casual fare at this local brewery, where there are always about eight different kinds of house beer on tap as well as kombucha, sparkling water, and nitro iced coffee. The premium burgers and sandwiches are exceptionally good, especially when accompanied by hand-cut garlic Parmesan fries. Try the slow-roasted ginger hoisin pork sandwich with spicy slaw, or have it in a bowl with rice, spicy slaw, and sriracha mayo. The fried pickles are great for a starter, and there's always a good selection of simple, house-made desserts. Note: this is a brewery, so they are only licensed to serve their own house brews and have to stop pouring at 8 pm in accordance with Montana liquor laws.
1107 9 St. W, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912, USA406-897–2850Known For
- Local brewery
- Creative menu
- Garlic Parmesan fries
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4. Biga Pizza
$$ | |This intimate, downtown pizza place is popular for its unusually creative flavor combinations. Locals come for the Caramelized Goat, a piping-hot pie capped with caramelized onions, goat cheese, roasted garlic, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. Other fun combos include the Prosciutto & Fig and the Sweet Potato, Bacon & Maple Chipotle. If you're not feeling that adventurous, you can always create your own.
241 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-728–2579Known For
- Local microbrews sold by the can or the six-pack
- The dough is made the old-fashioned Italian way, and pizzas are cooked in a big brick oven
- Long lineups are the norm in summer
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5. Bitter Root Brewing
$ | |Meet the brewmaster, sample a Bitterroot Bock or Single Hop Pale Ale and enjoy live music Thursday and Saturday. One of the oldest breweries in the state, Bitter Root Brewing brews 40 different styles of beer annually, and the kitchen churns out all your favorite brewpub staples, including their specialty, hand-dipped, Sawtooth Ale-battered fish-and-chips.
101 Marcus St., Hamilton, Montana, 59840, USA406-363–7468Known For
- A large variety of great microbrewed ales
- It's pub on the inside, but a little industrial on the outside
- The service can be a little skimpy when it's busy
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern
$$$ | |With its lodgelike dining room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and exposed log beams, Blue Canyon pairs rustic yet elegant Montana ambience with excellent, hearty cuisine. Innovative, seasonally inspired dishes fill the menu. Plan ahead and reserve the private table to create your own five-course culinary experience with the inventive head chef.
3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, Montana, 59808, USA406-451–2583Known For
- Tasty elk meatballs with huckleberry sauce
- Unlike Lolo Creek Steakhouse, they take reservations
- One of the best restaurants on the west end of town
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted -
7. Ciao Mambo
$$$ | |With offerings like penne alla vodka and linguini alla carbonara, Ciao Mambo is the place to come for pasta in Missoula. Start with fried fresh mozzarella balls or classic bruschetta. For dessert, try the cannoli or tiramisu. There's soup, salad, pizza, and a kids' menu, too, as well as locations in Whitefish and Billings.
541 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-543–0377Known For
- It's near the Kettlehouse or Gild if you are looking for a good microbrew
- The tablecloths are paper and the crayons are free
- Decorated with wine-focused artwork by Leanne Laine
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8. Edelweiss Bistro
$ | |One of a very few small, local breweries that is all about lagers rather than ales, the Bayern Brewery offers dozen craft beers in this German-style brewery's tasting room. The Edelweis Bistro upstairs serves good German staples, including excellent sausages and schnitzels. Try the bratwurst and sauerkraut or the kasespatzle. Beer options include Schwarzbier and St. Wilbur Weizen, as well as seasonal specials such as Dopplebock, Groomer, or Face Plant during ski season, and Dump Truck Summer Bock when the weather's warm. Brewery tours are available by appointment.
1507 Montana St., Missoula, Montana, USA406-721–1482Known For
- Tasty locally brewed lagers
- Authentic German food
- The brewery reuses all its bottles
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9. Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
$$ | |On top of 16 selections of house-brewed beer you'll find a typical pub menu upstairs in the Pubhouse and deep-dish pizza downstairs in the cellar. This is a popular place in both summer and winter, with nice views of the lake from the open-air decks.
116 Holt Dr., Bigfork, Montana, 59911, USA406-837--2004Known For
- Large portions of hearty pub food
- Stupendous views of Flathead Lake
- A dozen or so craft brews made locally
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10. Frontier Cafe
$ | |For a bit of town gossip and great burgers, stop in this classic small-town café, a dressed-down spot where the locals love to hang out. On the weekends, enjoy the best breakfast buffet in the Bitterroot Valley.
3954 U.S. 93 N, Stevensville, Montana, 59870, USA406-777–4228Known For
- A go-to spot for a hearty breakfast
- The kindest, friendliest staff you'll ever meet
- Get a trip to the salad bar for just $1
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11. Hop's Downtown Grill
$$ | |Craft beer and gourmet burgers are the thing at Hop's, a popular chef-owned eatery in the historic downtown area. Its menu boasts 100 craft beers, regional wines, and more than a dozen burgers, including at least one vegetarian option. Start with crispy duck wings, then try a smokehouse bacon and Brie, wild boar, buffalo, or yak burger. The elk lasagna also is outstanding.
121 Main St., Kalispell, Montana, 59901, USA406-755–7687Known For
- Burgers, which people rave about
- A great selection of craft beers
- Can be busy around dinner time
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12. Lindey's Steak House
$$$ | |Locals will send you here to watch the sun set over the lake while dining on the only thing on the menu: steak. Select cuts, all 16-ounce portions, are served with potatoes, garlic bread, and pickled watermelon rind served family-style. From October thru April you can get king crab legs, too. During the summer, grab a burger or chicken breast sandwich at Bay Burgers ($–$$) and enjoy the outside dining. October through March, Bay Burgers moves inside the steak house from 11 to 3.
3129 Hwy. 83, Seeley Lake, Montana, 59868, USA406-677–9229Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
13. Lolo Creek Steakhouse
$$$ | |For an authentic taste of Montana, head to this hearty steak house in a rustic log structure 8 miles south of Missoula, in Lolo. The dining room has a hunting-lodge atmosphere, replete with taxidermied wildlife on the walls. Although most diners opt for one of the signature sirloins—cooked over a crackling open-pit barbecue—there are other well-prepared meat, chicken, and seafood dishes from which to choose. The restaurant has often been selected as Missoula's Choice for best steak.
6600 U.S. 12 W, Lolo, Montana, 59847, USA406-273–2622Known For
- High-quality rib-eye steaks cooked over a wood-fired grill
- Stop on your way home from Lolo Hot Springs, 30 minutes west of the restaurant
- Long wait times in the busy summer season
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
14. Marie's Italian Restaurant
$$ | |This family-run sit-down restaurant is known for its gourmet Italian cuisine and fresh seafood. A good way to decide what you like best is to try the sampler, which includes handmade pasta stuffed with different fillings, spinach gnocchi, fettuccine Alfredo, shrimp, vegetables, and another side. All meals include soup or salad.
4040 Hwy. 93 N, Stevensville, Montana, 59870, USA406-777–3681Known For
- Delicious leftovers from the night before served for lunch
- Dinner sampler
- Good seafood for Montana
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15. Naps Grill
$$ | |This local favorite is known throughout the Bitteroot Valley as the place with the best burger in the region—and possibly the state. The locally owned family restaurant serves burgers, steaks, and sandwiches, all made with fresh ingredients and Bitterroot Valley beef. For those who want to eat lighter, they serve a fresh Mandarin Orange Salad.
200 W. Main St., Hamilton, Montana, 59840, USA406-363–0136Known For
- A two-patty, 24-oz. monster burger called the Belly Buster
- Reasonable prices and good value
- Long lines and a packed bar
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16. Pearl Cafe
$$$ | |Missoulians head to this cozy, French-inspired eatery for upscale fare in an elegant setting. With its exposed brick wall anchored by a charming fireplace and sconce lighting, Pearl Cafe is routinely voted Missoula's best and most romantic restaurant. Start with French onion soup, which is a local favorite, then consider one of their steaks or the Kurobata pork tenderloin. Or you can just order the daily three-course special, which includes soup du jour, a main course, a delicious dessert.
231 E. Front St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-541–0231Known For
- Authentic ambience that is both elegant and comfortable
- Really good European-inspired food
- High prices
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17. Pescado Blanco
$$ | |Mountain-Mexican fusion—fine Mexican cuisine with a Rocky Mountain flair—includes handmade tacos, enchiladas, fresh seafood, and a fresh salsa bar. In the summer, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine on the patio with stunning mountain views.
235 1st St., Whitefish, Montana, 59937, USA406-862–3290Known For
- Grande Nachos that will bring you back again and again
- Friendly service in a relaxed and cozy setting
- Wild game twists on Mexican favorites
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18. Saketome Sushi
$$$ | |Sakatome is easily the best sushi restaurant in Montana. Owner Drake Doepke creates great flavors with unique combinations of local and exotic ingredients, and he only uses the freshest fish not found on the Seafood Watch list. Try the Bigfork Bomb, one of several specialty rolls.
459 Electric Ave., Bigfork, Montana, 59911, USA406-837--1128Known For
- Good wine selection and delicious craft cocktails made with local spirits
- Food that is as beautiful as it is tasty
- Great ambience with funky aesthetics
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19. Taco del Sol
$ | |For a quick bite to eat, this local favorite offers a variety of tasty burritos and tacos inspired by similar shops in San Francisco's Mission District. Try the Mission Supreme with your choice of baked cod, pulled pork, or carne asada. Though now a small chain, the restaurants started in Missoula, where there are three locations, but can now be found all over Montana. Each one has a different vibe, with local, funky art, and cool music.
422 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-240--3480Known For
- Great burritos and good value
- Quick, friendly service by employees who enjoy what they do
- A community-oriented business that supports local groups and events
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20. Tamarack Missoula
$$ | |Sip a Yard Sale Amber or the award-winning Hat Trick Hop IPA in this two-story establishment overlooking the river. The main-floor restaurant offers a casual atmosphere with good views. With a literal wall of bigscreen TVs in the bar downstairs, it's the place to go when a game is on. On weekends, the mimosa and Bloody Mary bar is a big draw, as is the generous beer sampler and the build-your-own-Caesar-salad bar. Everything on the menu comes in ample portions, including fish and bison tacos, smoked bacon mac n' cheese, and a large selection of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. This is the brewery's first location outside of its hometown of Lakeside, Montana.
231 W. Front St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA406-830–3113Known For
- You can't go wrong with keg nachos topped with bison
- If the kids get antsy, walk a few paces out back and let them whirl on the carousel
- Ample parking in the back lot beside the river
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