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Tupelo Grille, Whitefish, MT

Tupelo Grille

4.7
4.7
580 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)
Tupelo Grille is located in the heart of downtown Whitefish, Montana. Established in 1995, we have earned a reputation of being one of the best restaurants in Northwest Montana – a place to gather with friends and family for any occasion. We specialize in thoughtfully prepared Southern cuisine, offering fresh sea food, grilled steaks and signature pastas – all presented by a friendly, experienced, and attentive staff. Our cuisine is served alongside an innovative, yet familiar cocktail program and an award-winning wine list.

Combined with a warm, casual atmosphere, we have consistently delivered a memorable dining experience to all of our guests. Whether you're from down the street or across the country, we want everyone to feel like a regular.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 862-6136
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

What 580 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Hot spot

  • Montana

    Most Booked

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Overall

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Food

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Service

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Ambience

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Value

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for business meals

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Innovative

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for groups

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Healthy

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Hot spot

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Great for fine wines

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Romantic

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for special occasions

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Lively

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Most Booked

580 Reviews
  1. AnneB

    Montana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had dinner with friends before the theatre. The food was great and Ryan, our server was excellent! We sat at the table in the corner next to an unused (or emergency?) door. It felt a little weird at first but it was a nice quiet corner and we had a great time. We understand Tupelo is changing owners very soon and we hope they will maintain their great menu items like the shrimp and grits, gumbo and cajun pasta that we just found and love! The cocktails were also very tasty.

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  2. SandraS

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I enjoy eating here when we come to town. Food is always consistent, service great and enjoy the music!

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  3. Melissad

    Montana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Helen was great!! Food was good, a little warm on the mashed potatoes, but it didn’t stop me from eating them! Will definitely be back!

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  4. Slip

    Montana

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff and wonderful meal ALWAYS! I love Tupelo’s.

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  5. Stenofingers

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! You definitely want to get reservations ahead of time. They were very busy on a Tuesday night. I ordered the shrimp & grits, and it was so flavorful and delicious! Other dishes ordered at the table were chicken & dumplings, Cajun penne pasta, zydeco combo, and the elk meatloaf. None disappointed, although if you don't like the sweetness that comes with the huckleberry jam on top of the meatloaf, you may want to skip that.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was OUTSTANDING! Service was exceptional and from appetizer thru main course all was hot, beautiful presentation and was so very good!

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  7. TheBroomstickSweep

    Seattle

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nothing innovative that separates the grill from this genre of restaurants. Portions were very good but for smaller appetites there was a good chance of wasted food. Service started out fine but degraded as the place filled up.

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  8. ReiG

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, service was great. Definitely need to reserve a table since it's popular.

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  9. NWGrl

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    I had high hopes for the Duck Confit plate, but was pretty disappointed with the reality of it. The presentation was beautiful, and the ingredients were fresh. However, the duck was overcooked and very dry, and there was insufficient balsamic glaze to flavor the duck much less serve as a dressing for the greens. Menu states "berries" are part of the dish, which I took to mean a variety, but it was just blueberries that didn't have much flavor. Good in concept, poor execution. Other members of the party had the filet, which was beautifully cooked and they enjoyed it; and the shrimp and grits, which was also enjoyed. We had a table reserved and were asked to move to the lounge after 2 ½ hours at our table so they could turn the table over. We ended up leaving instead.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food and wine but it was really noisy. The waiter was very knowledgeable about wine.

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  11. KarenS

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Tupelo many times over the years, last night was just as good as every other time. Wonderful service and amazing fresh food. You will not be disappointed.

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  12. KavinW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great service, great variety and ambience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Everything was terrific. The table next too us got a bit loud as we were leaving, but no issue with restaurant.

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  14. JulieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food & fantastic service. Will recommend to friends!

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  15. Sammy

    Portland

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, outstanding service. Would definitely eat here again!

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  16. Edna

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was fantastic - we don’t drink alcohol, I feel like our waitress did not provide the service she was giving others. We had to ask if their were specials, didn’t explain any of the food choices.

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  17. Becky

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was delicious. Service was slow. Very loud and boisterous. Food was upscale but restaurant was not.

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  18. Steve

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our meal was great. The gumbo and the fried green tomatoes were especially good. Our server was also excellent.

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  19. MiriamL

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! Awesome service, great drinks, and fabulous food!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mitchell was an outstanding server and the food was just what we had hoped for on our special occasion :) Highly recommend!

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  21. Samuel

    Greater Boston

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal, great service. Best “artsy but substantial” shrimp’n’grits I’ve had. NY Strip steaks were perfectly cooked. Excellent service.

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  22. Catfishcharlie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    The catfish appetizer was good, but tasted like chicken. The shrimp and grits not so tasty. Bread was good. Gumbo below average. Roux tasted like gravy. Our server was great. We are not likely to return as food did not measure up the the prices.

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  23. JubeGriff

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food & service! Our waiter was great & we loved the food & jazz music near the bar. The only complaint that I would have is that there were a couple of people at nearby separate tables that had had too much to drink & were practically screaming their conversation & laughing extremely loud back & forth to each other which was annoying & ridiculous. Thankfully, it didn’t last our whole visit. :)

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  24. PrissyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent service. I ordered 2 seafood dishes that were fresh and divine.

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  25. KarstinB

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Started with great hostesses - knowing their customers and treating newcomers well. Excellent food and service. Would visit again!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service, tasty food. Reservations a must. New Orleans/Southern style food. Good portions

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  27. MishaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place! Best food of the trip. Flavorful and southern. Absolutely delicious!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! I would definitely come back to enjoy another meal!

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  29. TomA

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Neither food nor ambiance was what it was advertised to be. Very disappointed. We flew in from the East Coast and expected a very nice dinner in Whitefish. I would not recommend this restaurant.

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  30. Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful service. Love their shrimp and grits.

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  31. BMSJ

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped here 10 years ago on our way through to Glacier, I remembered the shrimp and grits, so we thoughts we would try it again. It did not disappoint! So good! The bread pudding was amazing too. All 5 of us were happy with our meals. Just go!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Kate, was awesome! One of us needed gluten free and my husband and I shared 2 GF options the NY strip and shrimp and grits…. delicious! He loved both dishes as well and does’nt need GF. :)

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The elk meatloaf with huckleberry sauce was delicious!

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  34. TerrieJ

    Dallas

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kate was a terrific server and expertly guided us through the menu in a fun and professional manner. The food was absolutely delish! We will be back!

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  35. MsCaryG

    Palm Springs

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent considering it was a super busy Friday night! It was very loud and difficult to talk but the outstanding food made up for it!

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  36. Rishaan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Tupelo had excellent food, their steaks were fantastic, cooked to tender perfection and their garlic butter was to die for! Their mocktails were good, a little too sweet. The appetizers were also phenomenal! Their reputation as the best restaurant in northwest Montana is understandable when you there. I highly encourage anyone who’s going to Whitefish to go and enjoy their fantastic food!

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  37. JimC

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very attentive waiter. Couldn’t have been better 👍

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  38. VickiJ

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    WE LOVE Tupelo's...we had the best waitress, who has been at Tupelos for many years and does a FABULOUS job! You MUST try it...so many yummy items to choose from. Makes it hard to decide...but shrimp & grits & bread pudding are staples and favs for sure!

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  39. JenA

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food, service and we loved everything w had.

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  40. KateD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service…..kitchen, however was too slow this evening. I highly recommend this restaurant, any time!

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FAQs

Tupelo Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 580 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Tupelo Grille

17 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937-2546

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Whitefish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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