1. Devour A Creative Pizza Pie At Biga Pizza
Biga Pizza
241 W Main St
Missoula, MT
(406) 728-2579
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 158 Reviews
Biga Pizza in Missoula serves flame-kissed, brick oven baked pizzas with a trifecta of perfection: delicious crust, flavorful sauce and creative toppings. You can’t get pizza like this anywhere else.
It’s hard to choose from their creative menu, so here’s three of the best: the Sweet Potato, Bacon & Maple Chipotle pizza, the Caramelized Goat pizza, or the Flathead Cherry pizza with housemade sausage, smoked gouda and cherry chutney.
2. Nosh On A Juicy Lucy At The Burger Dive
The Burger Dive
114 N 27th St
Billings, MT
(406) 281-8292
Yelp: 4.5 – 88 Reviews
The Burger Dive has a full menu but what you need to know is this: here’s where you’ll find the juiciest, tastiest burgers and the most amazing garlic parmesan fries. This “dive” has a down-home feel, friendly service and isn’t really a dive at all, but a family-friendly diner.
The Juicy Lucy burger is a local favorite with molten cheese cooked inside the patty. Everything on the menu tastes better with one of their milkshakes or a root beer float.
3. Travel The World One Bite At A Time At The Silk Road
The Silk Road
515 S Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT
(406) 541-0752
Yelp: 4 Stars – 97 Reviews
Travel the world one decadent small plate at a time. The Silk Road has a globally-inspired menu with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Their tapas style dishes come from around the world and are made perfect with their homemade spices.
Favorites include the Ethopian BBQ wrap, Zanibar duck, Creole fries and any of their incredible desserts, like mango habanero sorbet and Turkish creme brulee. No passport required.
4. Pair The Paella With Sangria At Café Madriz
Café Madriz
311 N Canyon St
West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-9245
Yelp: 4 Stars – 87 Reviews
Cafe Madriz is the best spot for a Spanish cuisine experience in Montana. From the appetizers, entrees and hot and cold small plates to the desserts, everything here is made from scratch and it shows.
Start out with a couple different tapas (they are not as small as you might be used to) and definitely try the Paella. You can get it for 2 or 4 people and it pairs perfectly with a pitcher of Sangria.
5. Stuff Yourself With Stuffed French Toast At Steve’s Cafe
Steve’s Cafe
1225 E Custer Ave
Helena, MT
(406) 444-5010
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 75 Reviews
Steve’s Cafe is consistently named ‘Best Breakfast in Helena’, and the omelets, pancakes, corn beef hash and homemade sausages (chicken apple, Italian or Mexican chipotle) are there to prove it.
If you can only drop by once, don’t miss the stuffed french toast in a wide variety of flavors from banana, raspberry, piña colada, peach and cinnamon apple to chocolate hazelnut and huckleberry.
6. The Fried Chicken At Roost Will Make Your Southern Grandma Weep
Roost Fried Chicken
1520 W Main St
Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-1475
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 90 Reviews
The fried chicken at Roost will blow you away, you might even shed a tear or two because it’s so delicious. The breading is crunchy and flavorful, the chicken is juicy, not greasy, and the biscuits are dense, flaky and buttery.
On top of all that, they have rich mac and cheese, signature sauces like the Alabama White, and homemade pies. In a hurry? No problem, they have fried chicken on a stick with a biscuit on top for only five bucks.
7. SakeToMe Sushi Gets Extra Points For Creativity
SakeToMe Sushi
459 Electric Ave, Ste 1
Bigfork, MT
(406) 837-1128
Yelp: 4 Stars – 26 Reviews
Sushi in Whitefish, Montana? Yes, and it’s incredible. Everything here is delicious, but you have to try the specialty rolls. Their creativity shines with The Flying Conquistador (spicy crab, mango, apple, salmon, ahi and avocado) or the Hip Tang (salmon crisp, sweet potato, strawberry, basil, mango and lemon aioli).
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8. Eat Local, Sustainable Works Of Art At The Fieldhouse Cafe
The Fieldhouse Cafe
2601 Minnesota Ave, Ste 3
Billings, MT
(406) 534-2556
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 77 Reviews
The Fieldhouse is a certified green restaurant serving locally grown, sustainably sourced food. Each dish is a stunning work of art and the menu changes seasonally. The meatloaf is made with Wagyu beef and huckleberry barbecue sauce, the roasted cauliflower is delicious with feta, honey and pine nut brittle, and they have truly perfected the vegetable tart with goat cheese. Don’t overlook their brunch experience either, the french press coffee alone is worth the trip.
9. From Taproom To Dining Room, Überbrew In Billings Will Impress
Uberbrew
2305 Montana Ave
Billings, MT
(406) 534-6960
Yelp: 4 Stars – 50 Reviews
When you want tasty food and a beer too, head to Überbrew taproom. The atmosphere is open, spacious and industrial and while the menu might appear to be typical brewery food, it’s way beyond that.
Whether you try a Reuben dog, a whiskey burger or one of their awesome sandwiches, you’ll be blown away by the flavors and the choice of sides: fries, soup or the obvious choice, mac and cheese.
10. Dine In Upscale Comfort At Montana Ale Works
Montana Ale Works
611 E Main St
Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-7700
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 271 Reviews
For a lively, family-friendly atmosphere punctuated with regional craft beer, fine wines, house-infused cocktails and delicious, upscale comfort food, Montana Ale Works in Bozeman hits the spot.
Everything is quality and delicious, from the bison burgers to the daily fish specials, like grilled halibut with Chipotle queso and avocado creme. The beer selection is stellar, too. Try a raspberry wheat, salmon fly honey rye, plum street porter or a honey citra ipa.
11. Dine On Fresh, Fun and Fabulous Food At The Loft Cafe
The Loft Cafe
217 Main St
Hamilton, MT
(406) 375-8624
Yelp: 4 stars – 11 Reviews
From their fresh, colorful salad bar and their tasty boba drinks to their expertly crafted lattes and delicious brunches, The Loft Cafe is always a great choice. Grab some chalk on your way in and draw on the tabletops with your kids while enjoying the fun atmosphere.
You can tell the food is made with love, especially when you try their pulled pork sandwich with their house made cherry barbecue sauce. Every trip to the valley deserves a pit stop at The Loft.
10. Send Your Taste Buds To Thailand At Lotus Pad
Lotus Pad
3090 Pine Dr, Ste 2
Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-2728
Yelp: 4 Stars – 45 Reviews
You might be wondering where to find the best, most authentic Thai food in Montana and if so, look no further than Lotus Pad in Big Sky. From fresh Thai lettuce wraps and tasty curries to chicken satay and drunken noodles, their menu covers the gamut of Thai cuisine. They also have delicious cocktails, like the spicy samurai with house-infused thai chili vodka, mango juice, soda and lime.
13. Enjoy Cubano Perfection At Cielo Cocina
Cielo Cocina
105 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT
(406) 996-1610
Yelp: 4 Stars – 41 Reviews
The line out the door will alert you that you’ve made it to the right place. Don’t be turned off, the wait is totally worth it for exceptional home cooked Mexican and Cuban fare. They have incredible carnitas, tamales, tortas, tacos and chile rellenos, but the star of the menu may be the Cubano.
It’s perfect: moist and flavorful meat, melted cheese and adorned with garlic aioli and yellow mustard. The kicker? It’s all super affordable with fast and friendly service.
14. Get Fancy At Uptown Cafe
Uptown Cafe
47 E Broadway St
Butte, MT
(406) 723-4735
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 37 Reviews
Don’t let the word ‘cafe’ confuse you, this dining establishment in Butte might have an informal lunch, but their dinners are the epitome of sophisticated fine dining.
From escargot clams maison to beef wellington, their exquisite menu is worthy of your most upscale celebration or special night. They also have a wide array of irresistible desserts like petit fours and a wide variety of cakes to cream buffs and peanut butter pie.
15. Dine Like A Parisian At Amazing Crepes
Amazing Crepes & Catering
123 Central Ave
Whitefish, MT
(406) 862-6002
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 42 Reviews
Amazing Crepes come in traditional or buckwheat (dairy, wheat and gluten-free) and in a variety of savory and sweet options. The savory, farm-to-market ham and gruyere with dijon mustard crepe is a tried and true favorite and the fresh pears, gorgonzola and toasted almonds crepe will make you swoon. They also have terrific espresso drinks to make the experience perfect.
What’s your go-to for great grub in Montana? Tell us in the comments below!
