Glacier National Park
The simple concept brought to Glacier hikers by Terry Chase, owner of next door Brownie's hostel and bakery, is basically a local and locally sourced…
Must-see restaurants in Montana
Glacier National Park
Recently renovated and redesigned, both in terms of its menu and decor, the blandly named West Glacier Restaurant is now one of the more enjoyable places…
Montana
This reliable place serves up fine burritos, salads and wraps in a coffeehouse-style industrial-brick interior or on the outdoor terrace. The Yellowstone…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Sometimes you need to kick off the boots, run a comb through your hair and let your inner metro free. Sophisticated Plonk serves a wide-ranging menu from…
Montana
Cranking out fresh tacos from the tiny kitchen including shrimp, al pastor (cooked on a gyros-style spit) or the divine carne asada – any of which can be…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
When two good ole boys form Tennessee first came to Montana to fish, they loved everything but the lack of good Southern fried chicken. And thus, Roost…
Montana
It’s hard to think of a better end to the day than grabbing a basket of shrimp and watching the sun sink over Hebgen Lake from the boat-shaped deck…
Montana
Campus coffeehouse by morning, chic modern American restaurant by night, creamy gelato any time. Located in a stately – if spartan – stone building, this…
Glacier National Park
Lake views and stuffed animal heads characterize the interior of this handsome restaurant at the Lake McDonald Lodge. You can enjoy hash browns for…
Montana
If your tastes are less merlot and more chocolate milk, Mark’s has been churning out quality never-frozen burgers, foot-long chili dogs and malts since…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Grass-fed beef and bison provide the centerpiece for this upmarket but well-priced burger bar. There are the occasional nods to Mexican (crispy jalapeños)…
Montana
Grab a table and choose from three quality artisan food kiosks: Zucca Bistro, with Mediterranean style soup, sandwiches and salads; Tea Kettle Cafe with…
Wasabi Sushi Bar & the Ginger Grill
Montana
Yes, you’re in Montana and, yes, this is exceptionally good sushi. Confirming Whitefish’s cosmopolitan credentials, this place delivers the fish in both…
Montana
Hopping with neighborly locals, the Buffalo is what you get when a standard chain diner hires someone who actually knows how to cook. For breakfast try…
West Yellowstone
Authentic Spanish cooking comes as something of a surprise in this town where standout flavors are few. Try the paella, the tortilla de patatas (egg-and…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This downtown branch of the beloved local market and deli is all about the hot bar, soups, salads and grab-and-go goodies. Fresh sandwiches and smoothies…
Montana
From spanakopita to soufflés, this little cafe on the southern end of downtown offers something a little different from the regular breakfast fare. Things…
Montana
Summer weekend evenings (Thursday to Sunday) see high-octane pig racing at the Bear Creek Saloon, 7 miles east of Red Lodge on Hwy 308. Make a $2 bet and…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
An expanded wooden house, one-and-a-half blocks north of Main St, with a cool counter (it used to be a small fishmonger's) and patio, offering the best…
Glacier National Park
Doubling as a small outdoor gear shop, this bakery will satisfy sweet and semi-healthy cravings with its cookies, hearty muffins, cakes and pies (the…
Glacier National Park
Housed in a bright red Great Northern Railway train caboose, with a kitchen the size of a food truck's, this little cafe serves up excellent breakfast…
Glacier National Park
Small-town locals generally greet any new joint with curiosity and excitement, but this pizzeria's positive reviews have outlived the initial honeymoon…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Down-home burgers with none of the frills and frippery that challenge the primacy of the perfect burger. These are Bozeman's best – we loved the Cowboy…
Montana
A local's favorite breakfast diner serves large portions of chilaquiles that you can drench in their house-made chipotle-coffee hot sauce. Don't miss the…
Montana
The pick of some excellent Italian eateries around the town center, this classy places sources local ingredients, makes its own Italian sausage and serves…
West Yellowstone
An island of modern upscale cuisine in a sea of chicken-fried steak and gravy, sophisticated Serenity is the place to turn to for a pear-and-walnut salad…
Montana
Fortunately, the cooking is a little more imaginative here than the name. It's a popular place for breakfast, and come nightfall the homey bistro…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Modern Italian cooking in a classy, intimate Main St setting. Start with the cheese board or crispy polenta and move on through the menu of pizza,…
Montana
Tuesdays are the busiest nights of the summer in downtown Whitefish because of this farmers market of around 100 local vendors held in the plaza just…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The doughnuts here are utterly addictive, so come in the morning before they sell out and don't be stupid like us and buy only one; you'll only have to…
Montana
With a hefty dose of Martha Stewart, this sweet cafe does some brisk business. It's no wonder with the excellent coffee, homemade quiches and gourmet…
Montana
This old-style malt-and-greasy-burger stand has been proudly clogging arteries since 1960. It’s neither gourmet nor all that cheap, but really, where else…
Montana
Better known as the Dutch Brothers, this place bustles at lunch with superb soups, European pastries and the eponymous stroopwafels. It’s worth arranging…
West Yellowstone
An unpretentious sandwich maker on the highway, Ernie’s is a popular local stalwart that does good breakfasts, though things get busy at rush hour. If you…
Montana
This eclectic space toward the lower end of Last Chance Gulch is a hub for coffee, light meals and live music on Friday evenings. The menu features…
Glacier National Park
Brownie’s is an enterprising culinary one-man-band selling excellent breakfast burritos, pastries, strong coffee, sandwiches, internet time and even the…
Montana
Wildly popular on weekends, No Sweat Cafe does excellent breakfasts, Mexican-inflected lunches as well as sandwiches and salads. It's small and buzzy and…
Montana
For espresso, granola breakfasts, French-style crepes, good sandwiches and a lively atmosphere, stop by this downtown favorite that started life as an…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Offering great New York–style deli lunches, including matzo-ball soup and a mean Reuben pastrami on rye, served on a sunny patio. It's perfect for a late…
Montana
Locals know this as the best breakfast in town, with good-value lunch specials and a very pleasant garden seating.
