Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Montana

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Patio at Rattlesnake Market

5.0

5 (255)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Missoula

About the restaurant

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market is your neighborhood destination. Slow Roasted Pork, Sockeye Salmon, Steak Frites, Local Grass Fed Burger, Signature Salads & Weekly Specials highlight our thoughtfully prepared menu. Scratch made food is offered with local draft beers and hand-selected wines in a rustic setting...either inside the dining room or outside on the patio (seasonal).
The Patio at Rattlesnake Market, established in 2016, continues a neighborhood tradition that was started in 1997 as Rattlesnake Gardens. Barrett and Karen Byrne purchased the Rattlesnake landmark in April 2016. We aim to serve those living and visiting in the Missoula neighborhood.

Please visit https://thepatioatrattlesnakemarket.com/rattlesnake-cafe-eatery-dinner-menu to view our current menu.

Top review

nancyvip

Dined today

Having The Patio in our neighborhood, with Karen and Barrett at the helm, is a blessing, a joy. The food is great, the ambiance lovely. The place helps to create a sense of community for those of us who go.

Boxcar Bistro

4.8

4.8 (859)

$31 to $50

French

Missoula

About the restaurant

Think, an array of traditional French cuisine with a beloved Montana twist.

Boxcar Bistro aims to excite and innovate on a daily basis, featuring an ever-rotating selection of unique or rare wines, captivating dinner specials, all of which are being offered in an ode to the classic, intimate dining ambiance of a railroad Dining Car; offering our diners a feel of "Going West" as many have experienced long before us!

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Shawna

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

What a special evening! We loved our food and such a great little place to celebrate! We will definitely return! Had great wine, meal and dessert!

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Popular dish

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Abruzzo Italian

4.8

4.8 (941)

$30 and under

Italian

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Abruzzo Italian Kitchen opened in December 2017. As is the Italian tradition, our focus is on the quality of our ingredients and simplicity of preparation. We cook by hand, from scratch, including all of our fresh pastas and wood fired pizzas. In addition to the Italian staples, we offer an extensive shared plates selection, grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and a small but decadent dessert list, all prepared in-house and served alongside an Italian-focused cocktail program and an Italian-centric wine list. Hospitality is the core of what we do: our staff is warm, genuine, knowledgeable, and attentive, and we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for every guest that walks through our doors.

Top review

Brettvip

Dined 2 days ago

Our server was outstanding & made for a wonderful dining experience

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Mercantile Steak & KM Bar

4.7

4.7 (908)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Kalispell

About the restaurant

Mercantile Steak is now taking reservations online at our website "mercantilesteak.com"; we look forward to you dining with us as your first time experience or repeat guests all the same! For large parties please reach out to us at (406) 609-0821 and we will do our best to accommodate your group.

From the moment you step into Mercantile Steak, the experience is one of comfortable elegance meets timeless aptitude. Within historic Kalispell Mercantile the exposed brick and Art Deco chandeliers provide a warm, stately setting for our hand selected steaks, fresh seafood, and carefully chosen wine list. With our personalized service as lively as it is professional, we look forward to treating you for a memorable experience.

Top review

Kenneth

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

We had a lovely night with great food and exceptional service. The food was perfectly done and delicious. The wines were perfect for the situation.

Cabin Bar and Grill Big Sky Montana

4.6

4.6 (469)

$31 to $50

Wild Game

Big Sky

About the restaurant

Cabin Bar and Grill in Big Sky, Montana is located in the heart of town and offers fantastic views of the scenic mountain village. As it's within walking distance of the shops, hotels and condominiums, it's a very popular eatery for tourists, but Cabin Bar and Grill also enjoys its fair share of local patrons.

Enjoy casual fine dining in a warm and inviting Montana atmosphere. Our enormous windows and deck look out to snow covered ski runs in the winter and hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer. Our culinary team uses many regional ingredients to create a truly delectable menu including hand cut steaks, wild game, fresh seafood and nightly specials. Take in beautiful mountainside views of snow covered slopes in the winter and hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer.

Top review

Robvip

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Great Food and Great Service! Bar also had a nice selection to choose from

Mambo

4.6

4.6 (292)

$31 to $50

Italian

Whitefish

About the restaurant

This trendy restaurant sets the stage for a delightful dining experience with authentic Italian dishes, wine, soft lighting and background music. Visit for dinner and savor freshly made pasta dishes, topped with rich sauces prepared with the freshest ingredients for delicious flavor. The menu also includes oven-fired gourmet pizza, appetizers salads and even a special “bambini” menu for kids. The atmosphere at Mambo Whitefish works for everything from a romantic date with a loved one to dining out with kids. It is also a nice pick for group outings or birthday celebrations. The restaurant's facilities include a private room and an outdoor dining area (available during the summer).

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Chris

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Great food and service! Highly recommend for any occasion.

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Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Lulubella

Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Rustica

McGill's

4.5

4.5 (189)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Big Sky

About the restaurant

McGill's offers Montana cowboy cuisine featuring steaks and wild game along with a thoughtfully-selected wine list. Join us in our historic saloon for a local brew or a cocktail while you play a game of pool or sit on our creekside deck and enjoy the final bit of sunshine for the day.

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Daniel

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

Excellent food in a cozy dining room. I hate to do it but have to ding the service. I hope the long wait was due to understaffing. Possibly a ticket didn’t go in, or maybe they had to thaw the Bison. We waited almost an hour for our main course (fabulous bison short ribs) and watched parties who arrived well after us served promptly. So, highly recommend McGill’s and hope they can staff up a bit.

Many Springs Flathead Lake Resort

4.5

4.5 (90)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bear Dance

About the restaurant

Many Springs Flathead Resort offers an elevated approach to casual dining, served on our patio overlooking beautiful Flathead Lake.

Our Restaurant features a well curated dinner menu, full bar, and tastefully selected wines.

Planning to come by boat? No problem! Our dock can accommodate any craft up to 40' in length. We offer complimentary parking as well.

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Doug

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

What a wonderful meal! The outdoor atmosphere, service, and most of all flavorable food will bring us back!

The Granary

4.5

4.5 (224)

$30 and under

Dining Bar

Billings

About the restaurant

Located across the street from Historic Rocky Mountain College on Poly Drive, The Granary has been a landmark restaurant in Billings, MT for nearly 50 years! Originally built in 1935, the Granary served as the milling department for Billings Polytechnic Institute until World War II when they closed the doors.

The recent remodel in 2022 breathes new life into a historic building. Accents of rough cut timbers and cold rolled steel run throughout the Dining room and Bar giving the building a modern feel while keeping the spirit of Billings History alive.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Great service and loved celebrating at the Granary!

Florabella

4.5

4.5 (279)

$31 to $50

Italian

Missoula

About the restaurant

Florabella is a nod to the cuisine and wine of Italy, located in the beautiful Rose Park neighborhood of the Garden City. Contemporary Italian cuisine pairs with a curated Italian wine program in a beautiful setting. Design, art and music add to the lush garden setting and encourage everything from family style dinner with friends, to a quick glass of wine and a snack.

Our evening menu, available starting at 5pm in our main restaurant features homemade pasta, pizza, fresh seafood and local meats with a curated Italian focused wine list.

Our morning and afternoon menu, available from 8am to 3pm in our cafe, feature paninis, fresh pastries and artisan coffee, as well as beer and wine.

Top review

James

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Excellent food and environment. Beautiful restaurant.

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