Highlander Bar & Grill

Name: Highlander Bar & Grill
Address: 8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT, United States, 59602
Telephone: (406) 475-5863
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (109)

$31 to $50

American

8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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
(406) 475-5863
Website
http://www.highlanderbarmt.com/
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.

Location
8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
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

French Dip Empanadas$12.00
braised beef, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, horseradish creme & au jus
Crispy Cauliflower$14.00
creamy sweet and spicy sauce, scallions, sesame seeds & sea salt
Short Rib Hash$22.00
braised beef, potatoes, tomato jam, horseradish creme & two eggs
Turkish Eggs$16.00
Two soft boiled eggs, pita, labneh, za'atar, garlic crisp, chili oil, fresh herbs & sea salt
Brunch Burger$20.00
8 oz. burger, fried egg, brioche bun, bacon onion jam, garlic herb aioli, pickles & ranch fries
Steak-n-Eggs$28.00
6 oz. filet, two eggs, potatoes, hollandaise sauce, chives & sea salt
All American Platter$18.00
Two eggs, potatoes & seasonal fruit
Highlander Tacos$18.00
steak, sausage,bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, harissa & mexican creama
Fried Chicken-n-Waffle$18.00
fried chicken tenders, homemade waffle cone, hollandaise, maple syrup & sesame seeds
Blueberry Bread Pudding$12.00
maple syrup, cream cheese icing & seasonal berries

What 109 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

Noise • Moderate

109 Reviews

M
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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time and what a great experience…we will be back
Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on August 31, 2024
Thank you! We update our menu frequently and present fresh, seasonal dishes that we hope you'll come back soon to try. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Montana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for date nights for a few years, usually catching our friends, The Unpredictables play music. It’s our fun special place! We love the new chef, he has brought the best food yet in the last 5 years and is super friendly. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!
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Rachael
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place! We had reservations, were seated immediately by the owner, outside, per our request. There was live music, a fabulous drink and food menu, and attentive and friendly staff. We had the Korean bbq short ribs, shrimp and scallops, and the chef's cut steak, all cooked to perfection. Definitely looking forward to our next visit.
Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on August 21, 2024
Thank you Rachael! We appreciate your super sweet review and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for recognizing the great work of our chef and amazing staff!
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Jaelyn
Montana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique off the beaten path dining experience nestled in the beauty of a Montana Mountain cove. The property is a delight, the intimate dining area offers just enough space from other diners. The bar is welcoming and bright. Menu is diverse but simple and the taste and quality is satisfying. House made dessert is definitely worth the drive.
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OpenTable Diner
Montana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal; great service! Will be back soon.
Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on August 31, 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review! We update our menu with fresh, seasonal dishes so we hope to see you again soon to try something new!
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OpenTable Diner
Montana1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was fine. Steaks were a little over cooked. The service was terrible. Our server brought out part of our tables meal and then went to take the order of a large table. The second half of our tables food came out about 15 minutes later after I’m assuming the owner asked how our meal was. This was very disappointing. There was not even an apology from the server or the owner for the delay. The Highlander was a favorite of ours for special occasions. I don’t think we will be back.
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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 109 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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

Website
http://www.highlanderbarmt.com/
Phone number
(406) 475-5863
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.

Highlander Bar & Grill

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Mains

French Dip Empanadas$12.00

Crispy Cauliflower$14.00

Short Rib Hash$22.00

Turkish Eggs$16.00

Brunch Burger$20.00

Steak-n-Eggs$28.00

All American Platter$18.00

Highlander Tacos$18.00

Fried Chicken-n-Waffle$18.00

Blueberry Bread Pudding$12.00

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Highlander Bar & Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Highlander Bar & Grill restaurant rated?

Is Highlander Bar & Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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