Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Montana

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

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The Patio at Rattlesnake Market

5.0

5 (270)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Missoula

About the restaurant

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market is your neighborhood destination. Slow Roasted Pork, Sockeye Salmon, Steak Frites, Local Grass Fed Burger, Signature Salads & Weekly Specials highlight our thoughtfully prepared menu. Scratch made food is offered with local draft beers and hand-selected wines in a rustic setting...either inside the dining room or outside on the patio (seasonal).
The Patio at Rattlesnake Market, established in 2016, continues a neighborhood tradition that was started in 1997 as Rattlesnake Gardens. Barrett and Karen Byrne purchased the Rattlesnake landmark in April 2016. We aim to serve those living and visiting in the Missoula neighborhood.

Please visit https://thepatioatrattlesnakemarket.com/rattlesnake-cafe-eatery-dinner-menu to view our current menu.

Top review

Sydney

Dined 6 days ago

The food was superb, creative, fresh. The night on the outdoor patio was beautiful. Can’t wait to go back.

Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture

4.9

4.9 (1171)

$31 to $50

Italian

Red Lodge

About the restaurant

Since 2018, we welcome Chef Philip Guardione and his Sicilian kitchen, Piccola Cucina. Philip cooks authentic Sicilian food which is an amalgam of Italian cuisine influenced by all the cultures that found Sicily as their crossroads. Simple, fresh ingredients authentically prepared suit the local environment of Red Lodge.

At Ox Pasture X Piccola Cucina, we are at the heart of Red Lodge’s artisan food scene, the locally raised world class beef is featured alongside produce and herbs raised in area farms. We work directly with the local farmers and ranchers to obtain the freshest and most seasonally appropriate ingredients.

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Rhonda

Dined 5 days ago

ALWAYS a great experience. Love this place, the food & the employees!!

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4.9

4.9 (372)

$31 to $50

Italian

Helena

About the restaurant

Lucca's is a fine Italian restaurant and dining experience. With its contemporary aesthetic and modern menu, this Italian bistro has become a huge success. Lucca's has been named The Best Restaurant in Montana in both 2015 and 2016 by Business Insider magazine. This is not only because the food is delicious, but the staff goes out of their way to work with guests. Lucca's proudly embraces those with dietary restrictions and works with those who are eating gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.Lucca's menu is filled with delicious traditional Italian plates. Some of the most popular starters are the steamed pesto mussels, calamari fritti and the baked fontina cheese with an oven-baked crust and caramelized onion, balsamic reduction and roasted garlic. Entrées range from the lamb strip loin with rosemary feta cheese to the pan seared veal scallopini topped with lemon and a masala wine pan sauce.

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Teri

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience just wish you did not serve veal!!!

Carverss

4.8

4.8 (978)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Billings

About the restaurant

Carverss is a family owned Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria), serving unlimited rodízio-style food. Guests will help themselves at our winning-award salad bar then turn a token to green when they're ready to receive meats and grill items, red when they need a break.

Guests can go all day/night long and try as much as they want.

We have over 15 Items in our grill rotation including:
Picanha - Brazil's most popular cut of beef.
Grill and Glazed pineapple with cinnamon and sugar.
Pork Ribs, Beef Ribes, Sirloin Lamb, Flank Steak and much more.

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Quint

Dined 3 days ago

Very nice time with my wife for date night, great food and drinks, attentive friendly service. worth it.

Mambo

4.7

4.7 (346)

$31 to $50

Italian

Whitefish

About the restaurant

This trendy restaurant sets the stage for a delightful dining experience with authentic Italian dishes, wine, soft lighting and background music. Visit for dinner and savor freshly made pasta dishes, topped with rich sauces prepared with the freshest ingredients for delicious flavor. The menu also includes oven-fired gourmet pizza, appetizers salads and even a special “bambini” menu for kids. The atmosphere at Mambo Whitefish works for everything from a romantic date with a loved one to dining out with kids. It is also a nice pick for group outings or birthday celebrations. The restaurant's facilities include a private room and an outdoor dining area (available during the summer).

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Mitch

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, nice place, great staff. Would go again and again

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Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Rustica

Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Lulubella

Jake's Downtown

4.8

4.8 (457)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Billings

About the restaurant

Jake's Downtown is and has been located in the heart of downtown Billings in the historic Grand Building since 1979, making it one of the longest standing restaurants in Billings. Jake's Downtown has been recognized for years by the community as an award winning, casual fine dining establishment that is woman owned and managed. Jake's is known for our mouthwatering steaks, especially our Prime rib (get it while it lasts) beautiful seasonal salads, and a wide selection of casual fare that will not leave you disappointed. Everything is prepared and made fresh in house. You will find a fantastic selection of wine, local craft beers as well as creative, trending seasonal cocktails. Let us host your next dinner and give you an experience to remember!

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Monya

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Excellent experience from the moment we walked in the door until the time we left. Everyone we met was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional! Food and service was excellent!

Abruzzo Italian

4.8

4.8 (1017)

$30 and under

Italian

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Abruzzo Italian Kitchen opened in December 2017. As is the Italian tradition, our focus is on the quality of our ingredients and simplicity of preparation. We cook by hand, from scratch, including all of our fresh pastas and wood fired pizzas. In addition to the Italian staples, we offer an extensive shared plates selection, grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and a small but decadent dessert list, all prepared in-house and served alongside an Italian-focused cocktail program and an Italian-centric wine list. Hospitality is the core of what we do: our staff is warm, genuine, knowledgeable, and attentive, and we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for every guest that walks through our doors.

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MeggenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Just love this place. Eat here almost weekly. Excited for the patio renovation.

Bitterroot Bistro

4.8

4.8 (70)

$31 to $50

American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

We’re excited to introduce Bitterroot Bistro a collaboration between chef Gabriel Lopez and our owners, local Bozeman Restaurateurs & Chefs alike. Located in downtown Bozeman, Bitterroot Bistro is based on Montana values, using Montana ingredients, focusing on Montana food. We hope Bitterroot Bistro will become your neighborhood restaurant where one can partake in delicious home cooking, full of robust, earthy dishes that stick to your ribs. Pure Montana style!

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AndrewVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful service and delicious menu options, intimate dining room, lots of great wine selections.

Pangea Bar & Restaurant Missoula

4.6

4.6 (185)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Missoula

About the restaurant

Pangea is a full-service bar & restaurant serving American fare with a bit of global flare located at the corner of Higgins & Broadway. We pair wine, local craft beers and signature cocktails with every dish for the full food and drink experience. A modern sleek atmosphere that is welcoming to all. Enjoy wines from our award-winning wine list curated by Sommelier Kyle Riggs with over 500 offerings!! Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner 2021, 2022 and 2023! We are open for dinner Monday through Saturday at 4pm.

For groups larger than 8 guests please phone the restaurant directly. We require a card on file to make the reservation. The card will only be charged in the event of a day of cancellation ($50) or a no call/no show ($100). (406) 493-1190.

Can't find a reservation that works for you. We hold aside many tables for walk in guest with typically only a minimum wait!

Global flare right in the heart of Downtown Missoula!

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Maureen

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Breakfast was really good & perfect amount! Molly was a good, fun, attentive server with a good sense of humor & personality. We all enjoyed our entrees!

Seven Sushi

4.9

4.9 (370)

$30 and under

Sushi

Bozeman

About the restaurant

Seven specializes in authentic Japanese style sushi, as well as a variety of Japanese fusion style appetizers and entrées. We also have wide variety of beer, wine and sake. Reserve our private Shoji rooms for your special event, party or a private dinner out. Our historic Cannery District location is modern yet casual, uniquely Bozeman, and perfect for any occasion! Stop by to experience why we're rated #1 Seafood Selection and #1 Asian Cuisine in the Gallatin Valley.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Sushi was amazing and service was very good. I highly recommend.

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