The Montana Restaurant With German Roots With A Building That Dates Back To 1863

Virginia City is amazing for approximately 500 reasons. However, it's not normally a place one would travel for German food. But Montana's liveliest ghost town is exactly where you'll find The Road Agents' Roost, a family-owned eatery that happens to serve German dishes alongside its burgers and fries. And while the restaurant is fairly new, the building's history goes back much, much farther.

The Road Agents' Roost is located in the heart of historic Virginia City in the old Herndon & Donaldson Furniture Store.

The furniture store was built in 1863, the same year the township was formed. The building also served as several saloons over the years, and in 1918, it was the home of the local Women's Club Library.

Don't let this charming site fool you. During Prohibition, this space was used as a bootlegger parlor.

Of course, there's nothing illegal about the drinks you can enjoy here now.

The Road Agents' Roost was opened in 2019 by a mother-daughter duo.

And while the space has been modernized quite a bit, you'll still find historic touches and pieces of its past everywhere.

Here, you can feast on tasty burgers and fries, sandwiches, and homemade soup...

...but we highly recommend trying one of the many authentic German dishes.

The owners learned to cook from family members who are of German descent.

Whether you prefer Bratwurst, Schnitzel, or pan-fried Pierogis, you'll find it here.

It's always Oktoberfest at this delightful spot.

Since The Road Agents' Roost is fairly new, the team is still figuring out their hours.

They're currently closed for the winter, but you can enjoy the food and atmosphere again in March.

Are you planning a trip to Virginia City next summer? Make sure to enjoy a delicious meal here.