12 Bucket List Worthy Restaurants To Try In Montana, One For Each Month Of The Year
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Instead of setting unrealistic expectations or far-fetched intentions, why not make your goals for the coming year more fun? Resolve to try one new Montana restaurant each month—and not only will you be supporting local businesses, you’ll also get to try some seriously delicious food in the meantime. Here are 12 suggestions to try this year.
During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
Buffalo Cafe, 514 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
If you'll be in Whitefish in the winter, cozy up at the Buffalo Cafe. For decades, this locally owned, locally sourced spot has served some of the best breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in town.
Jam!, West Main Street, Bozeman, MT, USA
If you don't already believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you will after you start your morning here. In a city with no shortage of spots to go for breakfast, this place stands out.
Parker's Restaurant, 32 E Front St, Drummond, MT 59832, USA
Located in the small town of Drummond, Parker's Restaurant is known for its massive burgers, which come in almost 140 combinations. Deciding which burger to order here is never easy, so you may have to come back a few times and try a variety.
Blacksmith Italian, 290 W Kagy Blvd suite c, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
Whether you're looking for a romantic date night restaurant, a special occasion spot, or you just really, really love Italian food, Blacksmith never disappoints. Executive Chef and co-owner Cory Dragone has been in the restaurant industry since he was 14, and his passion for Italian food is obvious (and appreciated).
Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc, 6600 Highway 12 West, Lolo, MT 59847, USA
The drive to reach Lolo Creek Steakhouse is almost as enjoyable as the meal you'll have here. This timeless steakhouse proves that you can never go wrong with meat and potatoes.
Mi Pueblito Taco Bus, 1567 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA
There are several taco busses in Montana, but this one is especially extraordinary. If you'll be in Big Sky in the summer, treat yourself to a taco lunch after a hike. Trust us.
Schafer's Restaurant, 14735 Sylvan Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911, USA
Summer is the perfect time to dine outdoors at Schafer's and enjoy the view of Flathead Lake. While the views are phenomenal, fortunately, the food here also happens to be fantastic.
Sunflower Cafe & BBQ, 12070 US-2, West Glacier, MT 59936, USA
Have you ever seen such a delightful restaurant on a campground? Sunflower Cafe & BBQ is located at a campground in Glacier National Park, and once you discover it, you'll fall in love.
Bar 47, 24 E Main St, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645, USA
Located on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs, Bar 47 is the kind of place you might expect to find in a larger city ... except it's in a tiny town. The elevated pub fare is out of this world.
Sir Scott's Oasis Steakhouse, Lounge, & Bar, 204 W Main St, Manhattan, MT 59741, USA
We couldn't have a list of bucket list restaurants and not include this one. Sir Scott's Oasis is as Montana as it gets, and the steak is as tasty as ever.
Boxcar Bistro, 875 Wyoming St Suite 101, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
Boxcar Bistro is the newest restaurant on the list—they just opened their doors in May of 2021. Named in honor of Missoula's railroad-heavy past, the eatery has a speakeasy vibe and a rotating menu.
The Fieldhouse, 2601 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USA
There's never a bad time to visit The Fieldhouse, one of Billings' best restaurants, by far. But in December, the experience is especially enchanting when twinkling lights and holiday decor illuminate the dining room.
How many of these restaurants will you try?
Address: Buffalo Cafe, 514 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
Address: Jam!, West Main Street, Bozeman, MT, USA
Address: Parker's Restaurant, 32 E Front St, Drummond, MT 59832, USA
Address: Blacksmith Italian, 290 W Kagy Blvd suite c, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
Address: Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc, 6600 Highway 12 West, Lolo, MT 59847, USA
Address: Mi Pueblito Taco Bus, 1567 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA
Address: Schafer's Restaurant, 14735 Sylvan Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911, USA
Address: Sunflower Cafe & BBQ, 12070 US-2, West Glacier, MT 59936, USA
Address: Bar 47, 24 E Main St, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645, USA
Address: Sir Scott's Oasis Steakhouse, Lounge, & Bar, 204 W Main St, Manhattan, MT 59741, USA
Address: Boxcar Bistro, 875 Wyoming St Suite 101, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
Address: The Fieldhouse, 2601 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USA
