Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Montana

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Montana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Lucca's

4.9

4.9 (361)

$31 to $50

Italian

Helena

About the restaurant

Lucca's is a fine Italian restaurant and dining experience. With its contemporary aesthetic and modern menu, this Italian bistro has become a huge success. Lucca's has been named The Best Restaurant in Montana in both 2015 and 2016 by Business Insider magazine. This is not only because the food is delicious, but the staff goes out of their way to work with guests. Lucca's proudly embraces those with dietary restrictions and works with those who are eating gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.Lucca's menu is filled with delicious traditional Italian plates. Some of the most popular starters are the steamed pesto mussels, calamari fritti and the baked fontina cheese with an oven-baked crust and caramelized onion, balsamic reduction and roasted garlic. Entrées range from the lamb strip loin with rosemary feta cheese to the pan seared veal scallopini topped with lemon and a masala wine pan sauce.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Superb! From the warm welcome at the door to expert, friendly service table side, and absolutely delicious cuisine, Lucca’s is a delight!

Boxcar Bistro

4.8

4.8 (881)

$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!

Top review

LindaMcC

Dined 3 days ago

Another great meal with friends at the Boxcar! Great food, very pleasant service, a fine night out!

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Popular dish

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Quarter Circle at Flathead Lake Lodge

4.8

4.8 (42)

$50 and over

Spanish

Bigfork

About the restaurant

Restaurant HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9pm
Bar/Lounge HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9pm
Phone Number: (406) 837-7302

Quarter Circle is a new seasonal restaurant with a bar and lounge located inside the Main Lodge at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork, Montana. Open Wednesday-Saturday from December-March, this year's menu features Spanish-style tapas, beautiful salads and flavorful entrees, as well as a Spanish wine list and cocktails. Chef Rob Clagett is at the helm of the culinary experience and guests will find many locally sourced ingredients in his thoughtful dishes. Seated Bar offers our full menu. The lounge offers our tapas menu. Bar/Lounge are walk-in only.

Please call for day of availability as there are commonly last minute cancellations.
Please call for questions regarding specifics of our menu.
Reservations of 8+ need to be made directly by calling us at 406-837-7302. There is an 18% auto-gratuity fee.
We do not accept reservations via email or voicemail.

Top review

toddVIP

Dined 6 days ago

One of our favorite just wish it was open year round....

Jake's Downtown

4.7

4.7 (450)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Billings

About the restaurant

Jake's Downtown is and has been located in the heart of downtown Billings in the historic Grand Building since 1979, making it one of the longest standing restaurants in Billings. Jake's Downtown has been recognized for years by the community as an award winning, casual fine dining establishment that is woman owned and managed. Jake's is known for our mouthwatering steaks, especially our Prime rib (get it while it lasts) beautiful seasonal salads, and a wide selection of casual fare that will not leave you disappointed. Everything is prepared and made fresh in house. You will find a fantastic selection of wine, local craft beers as well as creative, trending seasonal cocktails. Let us host your next dinner and give you an experience to remember!

Top review

JeffP

Dined 7 days ago

The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. The waitress Allison was friendly, prompt and got our order perfectly. Always kept our water filled and constantly checked back with us. Very happy with the overall dinner experience.

Gallatin River Lodge Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (226)

$50 and over

French / American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

The Gallatin River Lodge is the most unique and special place to dine.

With breath taking views, thoughtfully curated cuisine and a full bar, the lodge offers a Montana fine dining experience in a casual atmosphere that you will never want to forget.

The bar at Gallatin River Lodge offers local microbrews, premium liquors and wines to complement your meal. Enjoy your entrée while looking out over the trout pond and wildlife coming in and out of the surrounding riverbed & pastures. Drinks and dessert are even more enjoyable by the fire or down by the edge of the pond.

Top review

jamee

Dined 3 days ago

We had an excellent exceptional dinner out with friends. Staff was very friendly and attentive, awesome extensive wine list, and food was the best in the valley. The short rib is more than fabulous. Thank you for a great experience! We'll definitely be back!

Sage Lodge - Fireside Room

4.7

4.7 (488)

$30 and under

American

Livingston

About the restaurant

From sunrise to sunset, guests of Sage Lodge visit The Fireside Room to relax and enjoy food and drinks in a truly spectacular setting that is quintessentially Montana. A very comfortable combination of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces are situated against the stunning backdrop of the Paradise Valley and complemented by the comforting crackle of a wood-burning fire, a casual Montana restaurant experience. Reservations for dinner are required, and always welcomed for other meals. Please note, dinner reservations during summer months are in high demand. If available times are not appearing online, please search for dates that are further out, or join us for Breakfast, Lunch or at the bar.

Top review

Robin

Dined 3 days ago

Our server Mawadda was excellent! Very personable, friendly and engaging. Food was also superb. We got a couple dishes at no cost to us.

Cortina

4.6

4.6 (235)

$50 and over

Italian

Big Sky

About the restaurant

Cortina crafts traditional Italian cuisine infused with local flare. Here, comfort and refinement combine to create satisfying dishes with exceptional flavor for a menu that is at once comforting and elevated.

Our focus on seasonality and sourcing locally highlights the region’s bountiful ingredients, including just-harvested produce, heritage chops, local game and river fish. Complete your meal with guidance from our expert sommeliers, who are on hand to guide you toward a glass or bottle from our extensive wine list to complement the flavors of each dish.

Top review

DavidBVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Lively atmosphere, excellent service and most of all stellar food.

Latitude 48 - Whitefish

4.5

4.5 (145)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Latitude 48 represents an artful fusion of traditional and contemporary trends, both through our worldly cuisine and atmosphere. Throw in an international wine list with over 20 wines by the glass and you’ve got a dining experience destined to entertain your senses.

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RebeccaVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Great food, top notch service. The waitstaff here really hustle and are attentive to just the right extent. We'll be back!

FINN - Doubletree Missoula

4.4

4.4 (366)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Missoula

About the restaurant

We give American cuisine a contemporary twist as we provide our guests with an authentic Missoula experience. We create simple food, done thoughtfully using Pacific Northwest ranches and fisheries. Choose from the freshest steaks, seafood and hand tossed pizza. Our award-winning bar features an impressive list of diverse craft cocktails, select wines and 16 delicious draft beers on tap highlighting Montana micro-brews. You'll appreciate the ambiance with some of the best views in the city; and, a location next to the Clark Fork River, University of Montana and downtown Missoula. Our outdoor deck sits off the river, near surrounding mountains, and is one of the city's favorite outdoor dining spots. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar snacks, small plates and craft cocktails – you'll find it all our restaurant and bar, FINN.

Top review

Rosie

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

Our dinners were very nice. Good ambiance and quiet time of night for dining. Vanessa was our server and her service and interaction were excellent.

FreeStone

4.4

4.4 (137)

$31 to $50

American

Kalispell

About the restaurant

Fine Dining Montana Style. We look forward to hosting your next dining experience!

Top review

Jay PeterVIP

Dined on Feb 25, 2025

Excellent oysters, wedge salad, and short ribs (my wife and I were able to split all three and that was plenty of food. Seghesio Zinfandel well priced by the bottle. (They should also serve it by the glass.) Nice relaxing atmosphere with a fireplace. Excellent service by our young waiter.

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