25 Essential Montana Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Montana.
Blackbird
Bozeman
Casual eatery with soaring ceilings for pasta & wood-fired pizza served up from an open kitchen.
Norm's Soda Fountain
Kalispell
Old-school diner & soda shop with a menu of American favorites like hot dogs, plus ice cream treats.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Missoula
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Ciao Mambo
Billings, Montana
Local chain serving a menu of Italian dishes & wine in relaxed, art-filled surroundings.
Lucca's
Helena, Montana
Italian dishes, plus steaks & chops, served in a petite, contemporary setting with soaring ceilings.
Walkers
Billings, Montana
Barbed-wire chandeliers & local art in a funky haunt with a creative menu & extensive wine list.
Mama Mac's
Bozeman, Montana
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Blues BBQ
Billings, Montana
Barbecue plates & sandwiches, plus down-home sides, doled out in laid-back surroundings.
The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ
Missoula, Montana
Counter-serve BBQ eatery featuring ribs, pulled pork & brisket, plus sandwiches & classic sides.
Western Café
Bozeman, Montana
American diner serving breakfast & lunch favorites amid knotty pine paneling & local memorabilia.
Red Rooster Cafe
Billings, Montana
American staples, along with homemade pies & jams, offered in modest quarters with counter seating.
The Burger Dive
Billings, Montana
Quirky joint with checkered floors, dishing up inventive burgers & hot dogs plus real milkshakes.
On Broadway
Helena, Montana
Casual choice offering Italian dishes & seafood in an exposed-brick dining room.
Main Street Overeasy
Bozeman, Montana
Bustling eatery that dishes up classic & Mexican breakfasts, plus sandwiches & salads at lunch.
Uptown Cafe
Boulder, Montana
White-tablecloth restaurant serving Continental cuisine at dinner & more relaxed fare for lunch.
The Desoto Grill
Kalispell, Montana
BBQ food, sandwiches & Montana craft brews in an upbeat restaurant with a rockabilly vibe.
Pizza Campania
Bozeman, Montana
Modern pizza restaurant preparing Neopolitan-style pies in a wood-fired oven.
Paul's Pancake Parlor
Missoula, Montana
Mom-&-pop, seat-yourself spot since 1963 serving classic comfort food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Pizza Ranch
Billings, Montana
Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
Samurai
Billings, Montana
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Riverhouse BBQ & Events
Bozeman, Montana
Informal, down-home outlet serving hearty smoked BBQ meats, burgers & sides alongside beers.
The Montana Club Restaurant
Missoula, Montana
Casual local chain serving steaks, BBQ & other American dishes, plus cocktails, in a rustic setting.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Billings, Montana
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Biga Pizza
Missoula, Montana
Serving up pizzas from a huge brick oven, this relaxed haunt also offers salads, beer & wine.
Suds Hut
Helena, Montana
Old-fashioned, long-running bar & grill offering chicken dinners, gaming machines & a patio.