Embrace The Rocky Mountain Oyster At These 5 Montana Eateries
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Jessica Wick
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After several decades of debauchery, the iconic Testicle Festival came to an end in 2018 – but you don’t have to party with a bunch of half-naked fellow Montanans to enjoy a plate of Rocky Mountain Oysters (otherwise known as fried bull testicles). The next time you’re craving some good old-fashioned Montana tendergroin, start at one of these five spots:
Stacey's is a truly old-fashioned Montana steakhouse, serving hearty entrees in a rustic setting. The Rocky Mountain oysters here are just as they should be: fried and unpretentious.
Address: 300 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway, MT, 59730
Address: 300 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway, MT, 59730
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For upscale food and service at an affordable price, there's no better place to go than Blue Mountain Grille. The Rocky Mountain oysters are deep-fried to a golden brown and served with a horseradish cocktail sauce.
Address: 2376 Main Street, Billings, MT, 59105
Address: 2376 Main Street, Billings, MT, 59105
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With a population of 225, it's safe to say Elliston is a tiny town... but the portions at this saloon are always enormous. Nearly everything on the menu is fried, which is exactly how it should be.
Address: 108 East Front Street, Elliston, MT, 59728
Address: 108 East Front Street, Elliston, MT, 59728
You won't always find Rocky Mountain oysters at the historic Jersey Lilly, which is known nationwide for its steaks and beans, but every August, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed serves them to plenty of hungry Montanans. If you stop in on the right day, you just might see them on the daily special menu.
Address: 1 Main Street, Ingomar, MT, 59039
Address: 1 Main Street, Ingomar, MT, 59039
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The Old Saloon dates all the way back to 1902. We're not entirely certain how long Montanans have been dining on fried bull testicles, but we're betting they go back at least that far back!
Address: 210 Railroad Lane, Emigrant, MT, 59027
Address: 210 Railroad Lane, Emigrant, MT, 59027
The Treasure State isn’t the only place that serves this unique delicacy, but we’ve certainly perfected the recipe here. This is one of the many reasons Montana is, without a doubt, the best state to call home.
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