Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Montana

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Montana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market

5.0

5 (277)

$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

Caroline

Dined 4 days ago

This is a very thoughtful, locally owned and run restaurant; the owners help serve, cook, and supervise. Because of the kitchen size, they are limited to a certain number of patrons at a time. This ensures a high-quality experience every time. The food is always delicious, the service fantastic, and the ambiance is superb. An authentic Missoula experience - we absolutely love it here!

Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture

4.9

4.9 (1189)

$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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Ruth

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Food was delicious. Generous portions. Attentive staff. Would highly recommend.

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4.9

4.9 (388)

$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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Amy

Dined 7 days ago

Great night sharing the best restaurant in Helena with our Los Angeles friends.

Gallatin River Lodge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (237)

$50 and over

French American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

The Gallatin River Lodge is the most unique and special place to dine.

With breath taking views, thoughtfully curated cuisine and a full bar, the lodge offers a Montana fine dining experience in a casual atmosphere that you will never want to forget.

The bar at Gallatin River Lodge offers local microbrews, premium liquors and wines to complement your meal. Enjoy your entrée while looking out over the trout pond and wildlife coming in and out of the surrounding riverbed & pastures. Drinks and dessert are even more enjoyable by the fire or down by the edge of the pond.

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Gregory

Dined on May 31, 2025

Great time as always, third year in a row, consistent deliver on all levels

Beef N Bone Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (71)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Voted Montana's Best Steakhouse, this family owned and operated steakhouse is located 8 miles south of Great Falls. Boasting local bred, fed and dry aged Montana beef in addition to a variety of other proteins and sides prepared by an award-winning culinary team, Beef N Bone has set itself apart with first-rate service, an elegant ambiance and quality cuisine. Casual to fine dining the choice and experience is yours.

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Erica

Dined 5 days ago

if you're craving a perfectly cooked steak and an unforgettable dining experience, look no further. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between upscale and inviting. natural lighting, rich wood tones set the tone for what turned out to be one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The service was equally impressive. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and checked in just the right amount without being overbearing. If you’re a steak lover or simply looking for a high-quality meal with great service and ambiance, this steakhouse delivers on all fronts. I’ll definitely be coming back—and bringing friends.

The Stables

4.8

4.8 (74)

$31 to $50

French American

Missoula

About the restaurant

The Stables is Missoula's newest cocktail and wine bar/restaurant. The Stables offers over 100 wine options, a full bar, craft beer, and beautifully curated classic inspired cuisine from our Executive Chef, Jarrod Somaoang and Chef de Cuisine, Michael Kelly.

*corkage fee not available

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Wendy

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, amazing cocktails and fabulous service!

Carverss

4.9

4.9 (999)

$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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John

Dined 4 days ago

Great variety of food, excellent salad bar, hot bar, and table side meats.

Whitefish Lake Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (41)

$50 and over

Steak

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Experience the culinary delights at Whitefish Lake Restaurant, set against the stunning backdrop of Whitefish Lake Golf Club. Our rustic tamarack log building and cozy fireplace create an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Our menu features a variety of expertly crafted dishes made from the finest locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy succulent steaks, fresh seafood, and delicious vegetarian options, all prepared with care and seasonal flair. As you dine, take in the breathtaking views of the golf course and mountains. Our outdoor seating is ideal for a romantic dinner or a fun gathering with friends and family. Whether you prefer a fine dining experience or a casual meal, Whitefish Lake Restaurant caters to all. Our friendly staff is dedicated to making your visit exceptional. Join us at Whitefish Lake Restaurant and savor a culinary journey where flavors come alive and unforgettable memories are created.

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Sharon

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner! A lovely dinner was topped off with a complimentary dessert. Excellent overall experience.

Latitude 48 - Whitefish

4.8

4.8 (153)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Latitude 48 represents an artful fusion of traditional and contemporary trends, both through our worldly cuisine and atmosphere. Throw in an international wine list with over 20 wines by the glass and you’ve got a dining experience destined to entertain your senses.

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RebeccaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our server was really great - he coursed out our meal perfectly. We really enjoyed our food and the friendly, efficient service!

Boxcar Bistro

4.9

4.9 (888)

$31 to $50

French

Missoula

About the restaurant

Think, an array of traditional French cuisine with a beloved Montana twist.

Boxcar Bistro aims to excite and innovate on a daily basis, featuring an ever-rotating selection of unique or rare wines, captivating dinner specials, all of which are being offered in an ode to the classic, intimate dining ambiance of a railroad Dining Car; offering our diners a feel of "Going West" as many have experienced long before us!

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Jolee

Dined 6 days ago

The menu on Open Table and the Boxcar online menu need to be updated. It was disappointing to have wines listed on the online menu but not available in person. The same with the Charcutererie Meat & Cheese Board, not available in person. Overall we enjoyed ourselves, my two companions loved their meals. The service and ambience is great, our waiter was very friendly and wine savvy! We will be back!

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