Iron Griz American Bistro

Name: Iron Griz American Bistro
Address: 515 S Ave E Missoula MT # 59812, Missoula, MT, United States, 59812
Telephone: (406) 728-5106
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

58 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(406) 728-5106

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
Website
http://irongriz.com/
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.

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

Cornbread Basket$7.00
UM's Bear Claw Bakery brown butter cornbread served with honey butter
Fried Okra$8.00
Crispy buttermilk breaded okra, with creamy herbed buttermilk dressing
Hushpuppies$8.00
Corn fritters served with buttermilk dressing, pimento cheese
Loaded I. G. Fries$10.00
House-cut Cajun fries topped with white cheddar, tomato gravy, candied bacon, green onions
Iron Griz BLT Bites$13.00
Fried local green tomatoes, Kurobuta pork belly, pimento cheese, tomato jam, Campus Dining micro radish greens
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$17.00
Cajun pepper sauce, lemon, and Le Petit Outre baguette
Fried Crawfish Bites$18.00
½-pound of breaded crawfish tails, lemon, remoulade sauce

Soup + Salads

Add crawfish bites (+$6), catfish bites (+$6), grilled or buttermilk-fried chicken (+$5), grilled Cajun marinated portabella mushroom (+$4), grilled or fried shrimp (+$6), to any salad

Soup du Jour$5.00
Rotating soup served with UM's Bear Claw Bakery cornbread
Caesar Salad$7.00
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, grilled lemon, Le Petit Outre baguette croutons
Garden Green Salad$7.00
Spring mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, Iron Griz garden vegetables of the season, mustard sorghum vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Salad$14.00
Spring mix greens, blackened chicken breast, white cheddar, dirty rice, sautéed trinity vegetables, grape tomatoes, charred corn, grit crouton, creamy herbed buttermilk dressing

Sandwiches

Served with choice of side: House-cut fries, sweet potato wedges with fry sauce, coleslaw, white cheddar grits, any side salad, cup of soup du jour, or red potato salad

I.G. House Club$13.00
Toasted Le Petit Outre sourdough, roasted turkey, candied bacon, shaved ham, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic aioli, Creole mustard
Muffuletta$14.00
Capicola, salami, tasso ham, provolone, green olive spread, spring mix greens, balsamic reduction
Fried Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, brioche bun, pickle, tomatoes, garlic aioli, topped with coleslaw
Pulled Pork Sandwich$14.00
Pulled pork, house-made KettleHouse Cold Smoke BBQ sauce, crisp fried onions, topped with coleslaw
Fried Green BLT$15.00
Fried local green tomatoes, Kurobuta pork belly, pimento cheese, tomato jam, Campus Dining radish microgreens, Le Petite Outre sourdough bread.

Po' Boy

Shredded lettuce tossed in remoulade sauce, tomato, on a house-made hoagie

Crawfish$15.00
Grilled or Fried Shrimp$14.00
Grilled, Blackened or Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Breast$15.00
Grilled Cajun Marinated Portabella Mushroom$12.00

Entrées

Smoky Chicken Andouille Gumbo$14.00
Chicken and Redneck andouille sausage, okra, sautéed trinity veggies in a classic dark roux broth served over dirty rice and paired with grit croutons
Iron Griz Garden Sauté$15.00
Iron Griz Garden seasonal vegetables, polenta cake, roasted tomato pepper sauce, and Campus Dining radish microgreens
Tasso Ham Mac N' Cheese$15.00
Tasso ham, white cheddar, pimento cheese, served with a toasted Le Petit Outre baguette
Étouffée$16.00
Choice of 4 ounces peeled crawfish tails or 4 grilled jumbo shrimp, simmered in a classic étouffée sauce with sautéed trinity veggies, served over dirty rice
Shrimp + Grits.$18.00
Six blackened shrimp, white cheddar polenta, sautéed trinity veggies, Creole sauce
BBQ Platter$24.00
Smoked half-rack of St. Louis baby back ribs, KettleHouse Cold Smoke BBQ sauce, pulled pork, red potato salad, coleslaw, and pickles

Burgers

Proudly serving kop beef: Local grassfed, KettleHouse brewer's grain-finished beef. Raised in Turah, Montana. Processed by Lolo Locker. Substitute a Cajun marinated portabella mushroom, grilled chicken, or buttermilk-fried chicken breast for any burger. Burgers are served on a Wheat Montana brioche bun. Udi's gluten-friendly bun or sliced bread available upon request. Served with choice of side: House-cut fries, sweet potato wedges with fry sauce, coleslaw, white cheddar grits, any side salad, cup of soup du jour, or red potato salad

Sweet Belly Burger*$14.00
1/3# KOP Beef patty, brioche bun, Kurobuta pork belly, pimento, tomato, lettuce, sweet chow chow relish
Just a Burger*$13.00
1/3# KOP Beef patty, brioche bun, choice of cheese (American, white cheddar, pimento, provolone), lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion

Desserts

Made-To-Order Beignets$7.00
Freshly fried beignets tossed in confectioners sugar
Sweet Potato Pie$7.00
A slice of southern sweet potato pie topped with Wilcoxson's vanilla bean ice cream and candied pecans
Bread Pudding$7.00
Bread pudding served with a warm Bourbon glaze
Dessert Special
Ask your server for details on dessert special

Beverages

Old-Fashioned Float$5.00
Red Bull$2.00
Shirley Temple$2.50
Roy Rogers$2.50
Lemonade$2.00
Pomegranate Lemonade$4.00
Iced Tea$2.00
Black Coffee Roasting Co. Coffee$2.00
Montana Tea & Spice Co.$2.00
Hot Chocolate$2.00
Chai Tea$3.00
London Fog$3.00

Coca-Cola Products

Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Dr. Pepper
Fanta Orange
Root Beer
Sprite
Mountain Berry Rush Powerade

What 58 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 all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

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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.
C
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.
EH
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!
J
Jacqueline
New York Area
112 reviews
vip
3.0
112 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Service is frequently slow, food is average. Prices fair.
OT
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!
r
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.
RH
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!
RZ
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.
H
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!!
BB
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
D
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were on vacation. Enjoyed dinner. Thanks.
MD
MarciD
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was delicious. Nice informal spot. Not expensive.
K
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!
PP
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.
KM
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food and service both good. Great value.
OT
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
JH
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.
S
Sheila
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 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.
M
Marcus
Montana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and service with reasonable costs
j
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.
K
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!
KS
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.!
W
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".
CP
CassandraP
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great shrimp and grits and the dessert was wonderful! Second time there and I wasn’t disappointed!
M
Marcus
Montana
4 reviews
5.0
4 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.
SK
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.
w
wewfromslo
Central Coast
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall fabulous food, service and experience!
TN
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.
S
Sheila
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 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.
CM
ConnieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding. Will dine often at the iron Griz.
WM
WinnaM
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
My reservation was cancelled due to major kitchen issues...super bummed!
J
Jacqueline
New York Area
112 reviews
vip
4.0
112 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food and prices were excellent. Service was a little slow, but not terrible. We would definitely return.
SH
SandraH
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff and great food. Love sitting on the patio in the summer
MA
MontanaAnna
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the great food; nice atmosphere and good service. Had shrimp and grits and it was superb as well as the pear cider.
JG
JoeyG
Montana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great chicken and waffles, friendly staff, clean facility.
N
Nancy
Montana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2021
overall3food4service4ambience3
We enjoyed our food and service. However the reservation for the pod was not honored. Only one pod was available on the day of our meal, but on the day of my reservation there were three pods available to reserve. Fortunately we were able to sit by an open window. Without herd immunity we are cautious in large crowds.
LB
LucyB
Montana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food, great value, great service, fun menu. I highly recommend this restaurant.
GZ
GregZ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Surprise discovery. Relaxed atmosphere, very good menu, and friendly staff. Have been recommending Iron Griz to friends and family.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

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 4.5 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(406) 728-5106

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

Website
http://irongriz.com/
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.

Iron Griz American Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Cornbread Basket$7.00

Fried Okra$8.00

Hushpuppies$8.00

Loaded I. G. Fries$10.00

Iron Griz BLT Bites$13.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$17.00

Fried Crawfish Bites$18.00

Soup + Salads

Soup du Jour$5.00

Caesar Salad$7.00

Garden Green Salad$7.00

Blackened Chicken Salad$14.00

Sandwiches

I.G. House Club$13.00

Muffuletta$14.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$14.00

Pulled Pork Sandwich$14.00

Fried Green BLT$15.00

Po' Boy

Crawfish$15.00

Grilled or Fried Shrimp$14.00

Grilled, Blackened or Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Breast$15.00

Grilled Cajun Marinated Portabella Mushroom$12.00

Entrées

Smoky Chicken Andouille Gumbo$14.00

Iron Griz Garden Sauté$15.00

Tasso Ham Mac N' Cheese$15.00

Étouffée$16.00

Shrimp + Grits.$18.00

BBQ Platter$24.00

Burgers

Sweet Belly Burger*$14.00

Just a Burger*$13.00

Desserts

Made-To-Order Beignets$7.00

Sweet Potato Pie$7.00

Bread Pudding$7.00

Dessert Special

Beverages

Old-Fashioned Float$5.00

Red Bull$2.00

Shirley Temple$2.50

Roy Rogers$2.50

Lemonade$2.00

Pomegranate Lemonade$4.00

Iced Tea$2.00

Black Coffee Roasting Co. Coffee$2.00

Montana Tea & Spice Co.$2.00

Hot Chocolate$2.00

Chai Tea$3.00

London Fog$3.00

Coca-Cola Products

Coca-Cola

Diet Coke

Dr. Pepper

Fanta Orange

Root Beer

Sprite

Mountain Berry Rush Powerade

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