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Iron Griz American Bistro, Missoula, MT

Iron Griz American Bistro

4.4
4.4
67 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
The Iron Griz: American Bistro with scenic views of the University of Montana Golf Course exemplifies true garden-to-table dining. With much of the produce being grown outside in the South Avenue Garden, you will experience the fresh flavors from entrees made from local and sustainable ingredients.
The Iron Griz is operated by the University of Montana Campus Dining. As a learning institution, we provide educational opportunities by employing UM students where they learn skills such as hospitality and customer service.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 728-5106
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hailey Palmer
  • Catering
    If you are interested in reserving the Iron Griz for a Catering Event, please contact the restaurant directly for additional information.
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in reserving the Iron Griz for a Private Event, please contact the restaurant directly for additional information.
  • Neighborhood
    Missoula
  • Cross street
    515 South Ave E, Missoula, MT 59801
  • Parking details
    Parking is made available directly outside of the restaurant. Please be mindful of UM Housing reserved spots in the adjacent lot.
  • Public transit
    Mountain Line and ASUMs UDash both provide bus stops outside the Iron Griz.South Ave E & Arthur Ave.South Ave E & Hilda Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Missoula

    Most Booked

67 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Underwhelmed with our experience. The service was terrible- served us food and had never given us napkins or silverware. We wanted to love the food, but really just found it to be just-ok. The best thing we ordered was the shrimp and grits. These were quite delicious. We also appreciate the wine selection- mostly wines from Washington. I’d only return to sit on the patio and have a drink.

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  2. Marcus

    Montana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As usual, the food was good, service was great and the views terrific. We will be back.

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  3. ChrisM

    Montana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a wonderful place!! The food and atmosphere was wonderful!!

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  4. michelep

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Food is OK but more like bar food. Not fine dining also not very Cajun at all. I would say decent for lunch and a very casual dinner .

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    We had our reservations at 7 and ordered around 7:10 for our appetizer it was just fry's. And then around 7:15 we put the rest of our order in. This was for my husbands birthday and it was our first time eating there. I'm sad to say I'm slightly disappointed. Our server was great vary kind but super flustered there were so many tables at the patio in her section I couldn't imagine inside as well. There was a 4 top that sat behind us around 20 minutes from when we arrived and they were served their appetizers almost immediately. Us on the other hand waited till 7:56 for fries... that you could tell had been sitting out and then our food had came out maybe 5 minutes after our appetizer came. My shrimp had the tails on which some people like that esthetic but me not so much especially when smothered in sauce. My husband ordered a burger... sad to say it was raw not even 2 bites in... at that point we had sat for almost an hour and a half for any food and my husband was no longer interested in trying to get it remade. My husband had heard great things about this restaurant I believe the cooks and servers need more staff maybe the restaurant was packed so everything isn't so overwhelming. I never leave a bad review but after hearing an employee go out and yell at the cooks while my husband was standing with his raw food was underwhelming... the server did comp his food which I was grateful for but the experience was not what I hoped to be.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great location on the patio for a get together! Service was stellar and the food was delicious! Just wish that we could have had a cocktail.

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  7. Jamie

    Montana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We joined old friends for a lovely mid-summer evening on the patio. We all liked the new bar height tables and chairs under the substantial awning with a view of the golf course and Mount Sentinel. The service was friendly, smart, and not intrusive. The shrimp and grits are outstanding! This restaurant is only open seasonally, so it was a real treat!

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  8. Rogersx2

    Montana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food--fried okra as an appetizer and shrimp and grits as an entree--both were outstanding. The shrimp and grits were just amazingly good. Made reservations and got to sit outside on the patio on a lovely evening. Service was wonderful, friendly, and efficient.

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  9. chshott

    Montana

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Just opening up so they have a few bugs to work out - like forgetting my goat cheese on the special burger. They also need a better wine list. Overall it was ok.

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  10. DeeGee

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A pleasant surprise. We were right on this beautiful golf course and a tournament was under way! The food was excellent and the outdoor seating was great. Will definitely visit again.

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  11. Cami

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The shrimp and grits are amazing and best of all gluten free. We have been to Iron Griz a couple of times this summer and will definitely be going regularly! We also enjoy watching the golfers and the golf course scenery.

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  12. ElizabethH

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu and food were excellent...one of the best dinners we had on our family trip to Montana!

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  13. Jacqueline

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Service is frequently slow, food is average. Prices fair.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We would highly recommend the Iron Grizz. The food & customer service was exceptional. For the appetizers we ordered the fried green tomatoes. Our main course was the Shrimp & Grits, followed by Binets for dessert. The flavors, presentation, service & value were outstanding. It's lovely to go to a restaurant for dinner and not be disappointed. The servers even went the extra mile with creativity & fun to put a little sign on our table "Nice Table". Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  15. rebeccab

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat on the patio. Beautiful golf course setting. Waitress was wonderful. Husband had the bbq plate. Food was great. We will definitely go back.

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  16. RHPH

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food (southern flare) and great service in an unexpected place in MT - restaurant overlooks U of M golf course!

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  17. RickZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Such a nice comfortable place to enjoy unique food.

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  18. Happy

    Montana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was great!! They got our food out very quickly!!

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  19. BrianB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Ok food, slow service with not very attentive staff, but nice view

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  20. Denuch1

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Service was great. Gumbo was very bland. Roux was not nearly dark enough. Would like to have the homemade chips brought back. French fries were very good.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were on vacation. Enjoyed dinner. Thanks.

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  22. MarciD

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was delicious. Nice informal spot. Not expensive.

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  23. Kelsey

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Awesome food with local ingredients. They offer a unique and healthy menu. The restaurant sits at the first hole of the UM golf course with outdoor patio seating. Great spot!

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  24. PeggyP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The gumbo and shrimp étouffé were very good. The burger was not. The meat patty was thin and dry.

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  25. KentM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really great food for a reasonable price, I will definitely be back.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and service both good. Great value.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great services, great food, and nice atmosphere. Will return here in the future

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  28. JamieH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The food was all too salty and not good quality. It was very noisy and service was poor. It was slow and I never did get my beer. Had to go ask for the check and nobody came by to see if we needed anything.

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  29. Sheila

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service. We started with crab cakes, fresh cooked potatoes chips, draft beer and cider then moved on to my usual - blackened chicken salad. My husband had a burger, salad, and a cheesy beer soup. We split the beignets for dessert. Everything was fresh, beautifully plated, and delicious.

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  30. Marcus

    Montana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food and service with reasonable costs

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  31. johnw

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great dinner with our granddaughter. Food was great and we will be back.

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  32. Karen

    Jackson Hole

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We recently discovered this place and absolutely love it! The location is very convenient to get to after a Griz game. Food is best New Orleans style food around!

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  33. KSCMontana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Kudos to the staff here who are hanging in and doing their best to provide pre-Covid service without the employees necessary for that. Our waitress was great and when it came, the food was quite good. Like many Montana restaurants, Iron Griz has had to cut back on days or hours open due to the much-publicized, post-pandemic labor shortage. Worth the visit, I'll be back for the yummy salads offered.!

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  34. Woody

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    After several years, the Iron Grip finally got their act together. The menu is very interesting and the food good. The service has always been excellent. We will certainly become "regulars".

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  35. CassandraP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great shrimp and grits and the dessert was wonderful! Second time there and I wasn’t disappointed!

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  36. Marcus

    Montana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We have been to the Iron Griz many times. The service is great and the food is always good. We will be back.

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  37. ShannonK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I loved this place for its delicious food and great value. The staff were the nicest I've encountered in Missoula. The tables aren't crowded together like in so many restaurants. I'll definitely go back.

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  38. wewfromslo

    Central Coast

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall fabulous food, service and experience!

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  39. TimN

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Unusually diverse menu for Missoula, MT, The Iron Griz is an excellent choice for an out-of-the way place that flies under the radar.

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  40. Sheila

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. We started with the fried green tomatoes/pork belly appetizer and the biscuit and corn sticks with pimento cheese and honey butter. It was nice to have options other than the grilled Brussels sprouts and fried calimari found in many other restaurants around Missoula. The main courses were varied - we chose blackened chicken over a buttermilk-dressed salad, a blue cheese burger, roasted duck and sausage gumbo, and étouffée with crawfish. We were all happy. Kids have six choices for dinner. Ours, not very discerning eaters, had no complaints with their chicken tenders (real, not processed) and fries. We split the bread pudding and beignets for dessert. There’s a good selection of seasonal, local beers and ciders on tap and wines by the bottle or glass. Iron Griz has a nice vibe - it overlooks the university golf course and even if you can’t score an outside table the patio doors are opened wide so it feels like you’re dining al fresco.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Iron Griz American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 728-5106.

Iron Griz American Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 67 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


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Iron Griz American Bistro

515 S Ave E Missoula MT # 59812, Missoula, MT 59812

Additional information

  • Cross street
    515 South Ave E, Missoula, MT 59801
  • Neighborhood
    Missoula
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is made available directly outside of the restaurant. Please be mindful of UM Housing reserved spots in the adjacent lot.
  • Public transit
    Mountain Line and ASUMs UDash both provide bus stops outside the Iron Griz.South Ave E & Arthur Ave.South Ave E & Hilda Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hailey Palmer
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (406) 728-5106
  • Catering
    If you are interested in reserving the Iron Griz for a Catering Event, please contact the restaurant directly for additional information.
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in reserving the Iron Griz for a Private Event, please contact the restaurant directly for additional information.
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