Must see restaurants in Montana

West Glacier's finest dining option, housed in one of its most historic buildings, has evolved with the times, the faux Swiss milkmaid waitress uniforms…

OMGoodness, this place is good. What started as a portable smoker in a gravel parking lot is now Montana's liveliest barbecue joint. Locals flock to this…

A helpful map at the entrance shows you where the food you'll be eating comes from at this retro-contemporary locals' favorite. The hollandaise is a bit…

Our personal favorite, located in the historic Murray Hotel, with a superb range of appetizers, cocktails and draft beers, this is a classy but relaxed…

Order a fresh-made sandwich or overflowing breakfast bowl, or take advantage of the gourmet grab-and-go picnic items such as local teas, organic chocolate…

Lovers of some of Montana's best grills have for years been forced out into the backblocks of Paradise Valley for their fix. No longer. This city outpost…

Our pick as Missoula's culinary superstar, Pearl Cafe does French country cooking with a western-US twist – try the walnut and herb prawns, the grilled…

A bright place for lunch sandwiches (such as a buffalo burger, a ‘funk burger’ or lighter portobello sandwich) served on the pleasant front deck, washed…

Far and away West Yellowstone's best BBQ joint, the Firehole keeps it simple in the finest Texas-style barbecue tradition – try a brisket sandwich, a full…

The gourmet restaurant attached to its upscale lodge is the best in the valley and the place for a blowout. Try the harissa-rubbed elk, bison steak with…

West Yellowstone's 1918 school building houses this classy restaurant and bar. Standout dishes include the bison nachos, elk-stuffed portabella mushrooms,…

This cool little spot uses farm-fresh local produce to create unusual dishes such as risotto sliders or a small but perfectly formed menu of steak or…

East Glacier Park's most buzzed-about restaurant serves a mean chile relleno. Renowned for its excellent iced margaritas, Serrano's also has economical…

Upscale Walkers offers good grill items and fine tapas at the bar accompanied by cocktails crafted by expert mixologists. It's an elegant, large-windowed…

Without doubt the Yellowstone region’s best fast food is served out of a century-old railroad car at the southern end of town. There are burgers, wraps…

Go out of your way to stop by this valley favorite that serves an extensive menu of affordable breakfast and lunch creations. Try the Echo Lake crepes for…

It feels like you've stepped onto the set of a John Wayne western. Well, the plastic chairs are a giveaway. But this log-cabin restaurant perched above St…

Upscale and classy fine dining in Whitefish doesn't mean warmth and hospitality are sacrificed, and this trattoria opened in 2017 delivers on all counts…

The restaurant at Chico is renowned throughout the region, though there’s slim pickings for vegetarians. The beef Wellington ($70 for two) gets rave…

Grab a burger, burrito or delicious elk meatloaf and beer and head to the picnic tables to watch the sand volleyball game, swap tales of grizzly…