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Highlander Bar & Grill, Helena, MT

Highlander Bar & Grill

4.3 (105)
$31 to $50
American
8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Highlander Bar & Grill is just 20 miles from downtown Helena, across Canyon Ferry Dam at the Norwegian Wood Ranch. Excellent dining in a casual setting, and featuring Executive Chef Giovanni Rios, this locally cherished restaurant is a culinary destination with dishes inspired by the natural beauty of Montana. The finely tuned menu features hand-cut, juicy steaks from Miller Ranch Beef, fresh fish and seafood from Ocean Beauty, delicious pasta dishes and local produce, as well as a delectable Sunday Brunch. Experience hand-crafted cocktails in our cozy western bar and savor outdoor seating along Magpie Creek in the summer months. Enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Come for a round of golf on our unique 9-hole par-3 course and stay in our boho-western glamping tents or cabin. Be sure to visit our our Highlander cows, Rosie and Marilyn. This is a truly Montanan dining experience with outstanding hospitality at Canyon Ferry!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giovanni Rios-Pena
  • Catering
    Chef Giovanni Rios brings his exceptional talent and experience to deliver beautiful and delicious food. We can assist with the logistics, set-up and other details to make your event stress-free at our place or yours. We have tables, chairs, linens, dishes and a festival tent to support your entire party. Please contact Piper for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more information. We have several locations at the ranch -- both indoor and outdoor -- and would love to help you host your next event or special occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Helena
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Great local artists every Friday and Saturday night! Check Facebook every week!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 105 people are saying

Highlander Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

105 Reviews
  1. Charleen

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday dinner for our family. The live music that night was perfect. Service impeccable and food, ordered everything from crab cakes to spicy noodles to hamburger to chicken risotto was enjoyed by all.
    Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on April 19, 2025
    Hello Charleen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your family’s birthday celebration was a wonderful experience. It’s truly rewarding to know that our service, live music, and diverse menu delighted everyone at your table. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments in the future! All of us at The Highlander Bar & Grill

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  2. Jennifer

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm and lively , dinner was perfectly prepared! I can’t wait to go back in the spring .
    Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on April 13, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jennifer! We're delighted that you enjoyed the warm and lively atmosphere and that your dinner was perfectly prepared. It means a lot to us that you're already looking forward to returning in the spring! We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal.

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  3. diane

    Montana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great cozy place to eat! The food was excellent and the service was very friendly.
    Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on April 13, 2025
    Thank you Diane! We're thrilled you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and warm service. Creating a welcoming experience for our guests is what we love to do, and we're so glad you felt that during your visit. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal.

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  4. Zachary

    Orlando3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly staff, delicious food, reasonably priced. Probably the best dining you'll find in and around Helena. I would definitely recommend the Highlander if your looking for a good meal!

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  5. Marianne

    Seattle3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced: Shrimp & Scallop dish $32. Comes in a deep bowl that is only filled at the bottom. This was a surprise. We thought they had run out of plates! It was weird. There were a handful of scallops and maybe 2 shrimp, mostly mashed potatoes, and some gravy on top. It was good, but nothing special and very overpriced for what you got. 3 of us ordered this dish. We all felt the same way. They charge for soft drink refills. Just be aware. Most places don't, but they are $2.50 per refill here. Terrible Service: It took well over an hour to get our food. No updates or check-ins by the waitstaff. Food Quality: See above for shrimp & scallops. My husband had the root vegetable salad and said it was very saucy and didn't taste too good. He also had the empanada appetizer which he said was good. Overall: As much as we love to support our local businesses, we won't be back. This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner for my husband and instead it was an overpriced disappointment. We have been in the past and it was quite good. This was our first time with new owners and we were not impressed.

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  6. Tiffany

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic Food. Best meal in Helena! Little long between salad and meal but we were there for birthday so it was a party with great company. Will definitely be going back!!!

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  7. Mike

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden treasure out on the East side of Canyon Ferry, the Highlander Bar & Grill never fails to excel! Superb food and service are the standard. The steaks are exceptional. Just had the scallops and shrimp. Served in a bowl with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, it was the best I’ve ever had. The sauce was amazing and it was so huge I had another complete meal the next day for lunch! Looking forward to next Wednesday’s dinner with wine pairing!

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  8. Ted

    Montana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place for dinners and at our last dinner they mentioned their brunch. Their Caesar’s are very good and when they said loaded Caesar’s at their brunch with shrimp and bacon we decided to try it. Sadly there wasn’t shrimp with ours, still charged for it The breakfast took over an hour and then wasn’t hot and we were out of time to send it back. They did have a very large function the night before that sounded like it went very late. We will go back for dinners but not for Sunday brunch.

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  9. Liz

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A memorable experience. A friendly atmosphere and enjoyable. Food was excellent!

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  10. Ted

    Montana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect food, service, beverages, and the location is a beautiful area that we are neighbors to, so location is a bonus for us. This is a special place for us all memories we have created here with family, friends, and neighbors are outstanding. We will continue to be summertime regulars.

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FAQs

Highlander Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 475-5863.

Highlander Bar & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Highlander Bar & Grill

8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Helena
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giovanni Rios-Pena
  • Entertainment
    Great local artists every Friday and Saturday night! Check Facebook every week!
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Chef Giovanni Rios brings his exceptional talent and experience to deliver beautiful and delicious food. We can assist with the logistics, set-up and other details to make your event stress-free at our place or yours. We have tables, chairs, linens, dishes and a festival tent to support your entire party. Please contact Piper for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more information. We have several locations at the ranch -- both indoor and outdoor -- and would love to help you host your next event or special occasion.
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