How The Mint Cafe And Bar Quietly Became One Of The Best Steakhouses In Montana

Montana is home to so many delicious steakhouses, it's impossible to determine which one is the best of the best (that's a matter of personal opinion). That being said, there's no denying that The Mint Cafe and Bar in Belgrade (not to be confused with the many other Mints in Montana, which are independently owned) ranks among the top spots to enjoy a hearty meal. Not only does the building have a century-old history, but the neon sign is an iconic part of Main Street.

The Mint's history goes all the way back to 1904, when the building was used as a diner for local railroad workers.

The restaurant has changed ownership many times, even closing its doors more than once. But it always seems to be reborn.

The Mint's most recent reopening was in early 2016, almost a year after it had closed its doors.

This time, it was purchased by Albert McDonald, a Bozeman restaurateur who has 22 years of industry experience. Albert took his time reopening the historic eatery to make sure it would be a fantastic place to dine and drink.

Albert looped in Noah Corwin and Joe Barnett, two other industry professionals.

The three had known each other for a combined 20 years, and together they've worked to make The Mint better than ever.

Even though the place is under fairly new ownership, you can expect the same old-fashioned charm when you walk through the doors.

Some of the photos on the wall go back to the bar's early days, and the neon marquee out front lets patrons know this is still the same place it always was.

Steaks are far from the only thing you'll find on the menu here, but they're still the specialty.

The prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights is exceptional.

The steaks all come with a side, one sauce, and a soup or salad.

If you're not up for a steak, try the stroganoff, local pork chop, lasagna, or a tasty wedge salad. The menu is full of tempting entrees that make deciding on dinner a challenge.

The Mint has weekly specials that are way too good to resist, like Taco Night on Tuesdays and live music and $5 martinis on Thursdays.

If you have children, take them on Mondays, when kids 12 and under eat free.

The Mint is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except on Fridays and Saturdays when it stays open until 10 p.m.

Come check it out and see that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Have you been to The Mint lately? If not, perhaps it's time to slide up to the bar and order some steak fingers.