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Boxcar Bistro, Missoula, MT

Boxcar Bistro

4.5
4.5
655 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, American

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (406) 551-4166

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    No catering is available at this time.

  • Private party facilities

    Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.

  • Neighborhood

    Missoula

  • Cross street

    Wyoming St

  • Parking details

    Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 655 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Montana

    Great for fine wines

  • Montana

    Romantic

  • Missoula

    Most Booked

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  1. Taylor

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely evening. Great food & wonderful service. Thank you!
  2. WilliamF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not sure what was better the Food or Server ( Ava ) had foie gras & Steak Frites Excellent for both as well as chocolate Torte for dessert Lovely setting /atmosphere Definite return Planned Bill F
  3. LeAnnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The special appetizer was delicious! My entree was also really wonderful and plentiful! The wine pour was a little bit chintzy a little bit more would have felt hospitable and I might have ordered another glass or dessert. It is a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with good service!
  4. Dreamer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    An excellent dining experience. Not only was the food amazingly prepared, but the presentation and service were spot on. Would recommend to anyone looking for an intimate, high quality dinner paired with a delicious bottle of wine.
  5. LynneW

    Montana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boxcar continues to impress with their food, wine choices and incredible wait staff!
  6. MelissaP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the waiter was well informed.
  7. SteveV

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I’ve eaten at boxcar bistro, the service and food has been terrific. It’s a little expensive, but you can’t get dishes like this anywhere else in town. 
  8. Sasscott

    Montana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this spot! The service is impeccable and the steak is out of this world!
  9. MarcK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    really great, as usual. food was excellent and staff welcoming.
  10. TeresaE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Over priced for what is served. I had the cod and it honestly had no flavor. No ambiance.
  11. mslahip

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The wine list is very impressive and the food , very good(as is the service!)
  12. LiseG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is so delicious, great wines, beautiful place and and a very nice ambiance. I love French cuisine and French wines. Best food in town
  13. KrisR

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique location with great food and service. Highly recommend.
  14. MichaelP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was top-notch & the service excellent - this was our first visit, but we will be back. Thanks! Hugs, MP.
  15. JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute, tasty, getting do dress up and go on an intimate date but still feeling open to the outside and the rest of the restaurant. Will be going back!
  16. WhitneyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Our server was great! The entire menu is available gluten free as well! Highly recommend and will be going back soon!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The beet salad was excellent! Thanks to our server, she suggested we start with one and share it. It was the perfect size to share. All of our entrees were excellent! What a fabulous experience!
  18. SusanG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Fun little place, although cafe tables very small. Food good. Nice experience.
  19. MTRGM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was average for the upper tier of restaurants in town but I expect higher quality for the price.
  20. goldenpeacock

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Beautifully-designed space. Beef tartare appetizer was great. Pork chops were dry and over cooked. Loud and difficult to hear.
  21. MarthaB

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    big bowl of tasty warm marinated olives and large juicy prawns in a garlicky seasoning over a velvety carrot puree and tangy "beer blanc" to start. variety of interesting wines to choose from for glass or bottle. steak frites was flavorful with crispy thin fries. sole was melt in the mouth tender with shallot caper sauce and gorgeous block of crispy potatoes anna. first class cortado and coffee pot de creme finished off a lovely meal.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was outstanding! Service impeccable will definitely make this restaurant our go to spot
  23. Raven13

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing dinner. The servers are on their game and wonderful at pairing wines with your meal choice. Everything we ate was beyond delicious. The restaurant is small but welcoming and friendly. All in all a great vibe and amazing food. I definitely recommend it and hopefully will be back!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service!!! Love the atmosphere and the wine & wine glasses are the best! Boxcar is of our favorites for dinner and dessert.
  25. AlexanderF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service and ambiance was fantastic! The downside to the experience was that the duck was very dry and did not come with any sauce or glaze. We will definitely be back and maybe ordering the duck was a fluke.
  26. TomM

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boxcar Bistro NEVER disappoints. Our crisp skin steelhead was excellent, the chutney was not too acidic and a wonderful accompaniment along with the sautéed vegetables. Service, impeccable, as usual. Zach was great but we did miss Aaron. He did come over to say “hello” and we appreciated that.
  27. craigm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Montana. Hands down. Great wine selection.
  28. heatherh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this is the best restaurant in town! it's beautiful and the service is outstanding!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a good time. The waitress was very nice. It was a little “ close” and noisy but quite friendly.
  30. CharlieS

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was a bit skeptical about going to Boxcar Bistro. The outside appearance with bricks and windows didn't really scream bistro to me. However, when we stepped through the door, the well appointed interior truly became a bistro. Our waiter, Zachary was well versed in all of the available wines and offered us tastings of a few until settled on a great Syrah. The Charcuterie was the perfect starter. The WAGU Beef Cheeks, Pork Chops, and WAGU Burger were all outstanding. Our water glasses were always full, new plates and utensils showed up between courses and it all seemed effortless. It is a bit pricey but I knew that prior to our visit so no complaints there. I will definitely recommend Boxcar to visiting friends and family. In my opinion, between the service, food, and ambiance, it is one of the best restaurants in Missoula. Note: They only serve beer and wine, no cocktails.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food and great place. Will go again! Great wine selection and recommendation!
  32. DaniM

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Chef was definitely having an off day. Food was cold and not appropriately prepared.
  33. DebB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love coming here. Great wine, food and service.
  34. PapaC

    Montana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Food was less good than on previous occasions. Service was attentive and good, although waitstaff seemed rather casually dressed and less professional
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Awesome spot! Best for date night. Great wine selection
  36. Heather

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. The wait staff went above our expectations- even in working with the chef to create a vegan entree for one of our children that is plant based. Always a wonderful time at Boxcar!
  37. BillI

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    the service was excellent and the espresso made perfectly
  38. DebbieM

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful dining experience. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. The staff was friendly and very attentive.
  39. AnitaS

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as well as the service - Aaron was our server. Decor and ambience were classy. Music was nice and not too loud. Had salad, melted cheese, prawns 🍤 ( one was under cooked), fish, steak, mushroom schnitzel ( fabulous), chicken, desserts were delicious. I hope I can return on my next visit to Missoula!
  40. LynH

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, wine, ambience, staff, EVERYTHING. From the starters to desserts, absolutely delicious. Our favorite restaurant for sure.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 655 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Boxcar Bistro

875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Wyoming St

  • Neighborhood

    Missoula

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (406) 551-4166

  • Catering

    No catering is available at this time.

  • Private party facilities

    Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.

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