Must-see restaurants in Montana

  • Jake’s

    Montana

    This Montana stalwart is famous for its steaks and generous happy hours. We enjoyed the Alaskan king crab legs.

  • Two Sisters Cafe

    Glacier National Park

    ‘Aliens welcome,’ blasts the colorful sign on the roof; inside it's honky-tonk Americana at this diner-style joint situated halfway between Babb and St…

  • Jersey Boy's Pizzeria

    Montana

    Jersey attitude is in short supply in the service-with-a-smile at this popular pizza joint, although you might wish for a little more hustle in the…

  • Hungry Moose Market

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    If a good cabernet and hot, made-to-order panini would spice up the picnic, check out Big Sky’s favorite post-ride or pre-ski stop. There are also hot…

  • Tumbleweed Bookstore & Cafe

    Montana

    More coffee shop than bookstore, you'll find enough on the menu to fill you up, and just enough on the shelves to entertain you during those lazy days in…

  • Cinnamon Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The Western bar and Mexican steakhouse at the Cinnamon Lodge serves excellent food, including good chiles rellenos and bacon-wrapped cream-cheese…

  • Tamarack Brewing Co

    Montana

    Lots of seating, lots of TVs, and lots of good brew to go with the fairly standard pub food. Even the nachos at Missoula's prime gathering hall are…

  • Cateye Café

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The big breakfast menu, the good sandwiches, burgers and salads, and the daily specials make the hip and quirky Cateye our favorite Bozeman breakfast…

  • Betty's Diner

    Montana

    This lurid-pink diner delivers salt-of-the-earth American food – big breakfasts, burgers, steaks and omelets – with customary Montana charm and a complete…

  • Bearclaw Bakery

    Montana

    If you plan to a make an early start into the park, this down-home bakery offers pastries and coffee from 5am and fine scrambles, eggs Benedict and French…

  • Old Town Cafe

    West Yellowstone

    Grab a counter stool or a booth at this laid-back local diner-bar and feast on authentic down-home beef and trout dinners, or a breakfast of hot cakes,…

  • La Parrilla

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Join the local MSU students for a top lunch of gourmet California-style fish tacos, burritos and exotic wraps, strong on the cilantro and wasabi.

  • Two Medicine Grill

    Glacier National Park

    Basic diner fare, but worth noting for its hearty breakfasts and good bison burgers. It's one of the few places to eat in East Glacier in winter.

  • Gardiner Market

    Montana

    Stock up for a Yellowstone picnic at this locally owned supermarket.

  • Food Roundup

    West Yellowstone

    Pick up groceries for the park here.