Boxcar Bistro

Name: Boxcar Bistro
Address: 875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT, United States, 59801-1787
Telephone: (406) 551-4166
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (891)

$31 to $50

French

875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(406) 551-4166
Website
http://www.boxcarmissoula.com/
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.

Location
875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787
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

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives$9.00
roasted peppers / tomatoes / rosemary
Duck Fat Frites$15.00
herbed compound duck fat / foie powder / fines herbes / grana padano
Seared Foie Gras$16.00
seasonal compote / crostini
Spiced Rabbit Leg$19.00
ras el hanout / chilled citrus cous cous salad / apricot marmalade
Escargot$12.00
fennel / crispy garlic / rye bread
Warm Raclette$10.00
seasonal compote / sourdough baguette
Beef Tartare$24.00
MT grass-fed filet / Mission Mountain Organic egg yolk / toasted Le Petit Outre rye
Blackened Prawns$21.00
Wüstner Bros honey miso carrot purée / huckleberry bourbon beurre / fried garlic
Raclette$14.00
melted raclette / mostarda / Le Petit Outre crostini
Duck Joshua$19.00
shredded duck confit / dijon herb sauce / puff pastry / béarnaise
French Onion Soup$13.00
emmentaler / Le Petit Outre baguette
Boxcar Salad$12.00
arugula / chevre / seasonal fruit / marcona almond / champagne vinaigrette
Garden Salad$12.00
local spring mix / cherry tomato / seasonal local vegetables / fried shallot / champagne vinaigrette
Burrata Caprese$18.00
heirloom tomato / burrata / basil / balsamic reduction

Entrée

Prises Fraîches en Papillote$28.00
Daily fresh fish / anise / fennel / pink pepper / haricot verts / holiday salad. Wine Pairing: 2021 Château Souchere "Les Rangs de Long" Anjou Blanc, Anjou, Loire Valley, France $17
Pan Seared Prawns$41.00
Toasted hazelnut / honey crisp apple & celeriac purée / lemon asparagus bourbon honey and saffron beurre blanc / cabbage micro greens. Wine Pairing: 2017 Jermann Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli, Italy $15
Collard Stuffed Chicken$29.00
Braised collard greens / smoked & pulled chicken feet / root vegetable purée / pan jus. Wine Pairing: NV Lovo "Colli Euganei For d'Arancio" Moscato Giallo DOCG, Veneto, Italy $15
Duck Confit$32.00
24 hour confit / dunkel braised onion cassoulet / pomegranate gastrique / crispy carrot. Wine Pairing: 2017 Domaine Meix Foulot "Les Veleys" 1er Cru Pinot Noir, Mercurey, Côtes Chalonnaise, France $18
Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$33.00
Parsnip purée / winter vegetables / carrots / red wine demi glacé. Wine Pairing: 2020 Bertrand Galbrun "Amicale" Cabernet Franc, Bourgueil AOC, Loire Valley, France $13
Winter Ragout with Parisienne Gnocchi$22.00
Forest mushrooms & fried chickpea ragout / kale / homemade gnocchi / toasted hazelnuts. Wine Pairing: 2020 Domaine les Gryphées "Morgon" Gamay Beaujolais AOC, Burgundy, France $14
Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$36.00
Apple cider brined kurobuta pork chop / fennel & onion soubise / pickled apple / pan sauce. Wine Pairing: 2018 Domaine Gour de Chaulé "Tradition" Grenache Blend, Gigondas, Côtes du Rhône, France $17
Steak Frites au Poivre$34.00
10oz prime flat iron / sauce au poivre / herbed frites. Wine Pairing: 2019 Hourglass Estate "HGIII" Proprietary Red Blend, Napa Valley, California $25
Filet Mignon$46.00
8oz center cut filet mignon / crispy herbed fingerlings / winter vegetables / cherry bordelaise. Wine Pairing: 2018 Adaptation by Odette Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California $39
Boxcar Wagyu Burger$19.00
Roasted poblano / candied pancetta / fried shallots warm raclette / herbed frites. Wine Pairing: 2020 Ridge Vineyards "Three Valleys" Red Blend, Sonoma County, California $22
Cornish Hen$40.00
herb fingerlings / roasted seasonal vegetable / pan jus
Boxcar Burger$24.00
MT grass-fed beef / roasted poblano / candied pancetta / fried shallot / smoked tomato aioli / raclette / herb frites

Dessert

Beignet$9.00
foie honey drizzle / cherry brandy compote / powdered sugar
Chocolate Torte$9.00
chantilly cream / raspberry coulis / fresh berries
Pot de Crème$9.00
coffee custard / ganache / hazelnut biscotti / cocoa powder
Lemon Tartlet$10.00
chantilly cream / seasonal compote
Foie Caramel Sundae$12.00
chantilly cream / nuts / fresh berries / hazelnut biscotti
Spiced Bread Pudding$12.00
brioche / apricot / foie gras caramel / vanilla ice cream
Chevre Brulée$8.00
humboldt fog / house compote / crackers
Add Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00

What 891 people are saying

Boxcar Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montana
Best Overall
Montana
Best Food
Montana
Best Service
Montana
Best Value
Montana
Great for fine wines
Montana
Romantic
Montana
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boxcar Bistro offers an elegant dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "superb wine list" and "amazing everything," enjoying standout dishes like the sea bass and petite filet. The "quiet, elegant environment" and "attentive, friendly service" make it a "must-visit" in Missoula.

891 Reviews

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Joan
Montana1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, as was the service. We very much appreciated the attention paid to safety for our gluten free guest! We’ll be back!
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Paul VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great upscale bistro and has happy hour. Food was excellent
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Jolee
Montana1 review
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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!
Boxcar BistroResponded on June 14, 2025
Hi Jolee! Thanks for your patronage and kind review. Apologies for the outdated menus on OpenTable and the website, those are being updated ASAP. We look forward to you joining us again!
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Camille
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the ‘Pursued By Bear’ wine. SOOOOO GOOD! The escargot could have had a little more flavor and honestly the blackened prawns were lacking in flavor as well. We got the petite filet with EXTRA chimichurri and it was EXCELLENT!
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Bill VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Wine list is superb. Wonderful gluten free options.
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Erica
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing everything! Definitely the best food I’ve had in Missoula/best burger ever really.
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Arne
Montana1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Attentive service and comfortable surroundings
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Deb VIP
Phoenix / Arizona35 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were wowed, plain and simple, by this place. From the moment we walked in until we left, we had great, personable, and attentive service. The food was delicious- I had the foie gras and sea bass. My friend had the French onion soup and a steak. We had just been at a very lauded and highly rated restaurant in Helena the night before and his steak was so much better at the Boxcar. We loved trying the wines paired with the dishes as well as off of the dessert wine menu. Interesting and unexpected selections. Can’t wait to come back!
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Renee
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Boxcar Bistro was recommended by a friend. We were thrilled with the service, food, wine, and beer. We will definitely be back.
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jennifer
Kansas City / Kansas14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delish. We have visited several times. Each visit requesting our waiter to order for us his favorite appetizer, entrees and desserts and every time they are perfection.
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FAQs

Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 891 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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
Price
$31 to $50
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

Website
http://www.boxcarmissoula.com/
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.

Boxcar Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Beef Tartare

Caviar

Petrossian Daurenki

Petrossian Sevruga

Petrossian Beluga

Hors d'Oeuvre

Marinated Olives$9.00

Duck Fat Frites$15.00

Seared Foie Gras$16.00

Spiced Rabbit Leg$19.00

Escargot$12.00

Warm Raclette$10.00

Beef Tartare$24.00

Blackened Prawns$21.00

Raclette$14.00

Duck Joshua$19.00

French Onion Soup$13.00

Boxcar Salad$12.00

Garden Salad$12.00

Burrata Caprese$18.00

Entrée

Prises Fraîches en Papillote$28.00

Pan Seared Prawns$41.00

Collard Stuffed Chicken$29.00

Duck Confit$32.00

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$33.00

Winter Ragout with Parisienne Gnocchi$22.00

Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$36.00

Steak Frites au Poivre$34.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

Boxcar Wagyu Burger$19.00

Cornish Hen$40.00

Boxcar Burger$24.00

Dessert

Beignet$9.00

Chocolate Torte$9.00

Pot de Crème$9.00

Lemon Tartlet$10.00

Foie Caramel Sundae$12.00

Spiced Bread Pudding$12.00

Chevre Brulée$8.00

Add Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00

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