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Schafer's Restaurant, Bigfork, MT

Schafer's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
150 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Schafer’s Restaurant is making a new home at Eagle Bend. The award-winning Schafer’s Restaurant is set to move into the new Eagle Bend Golf Course Clubhouse this summer. Schafer’s co-owners David May and Robert Wink say they are excited to share familiar favorites with an elevated dining experience.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (406) 837-3463

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    David May

  • Neighborhood

    Bigfork

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Best Overall

  • Montana

    Best Service

  • Montana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Montana

    Great for fine wines

  • Montana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Montana

    Great for scenic views

  • Montana

    Good for special occasions

  • Montana

    American

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Overall

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Food

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Service

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Ambiance

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Value

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Romantic

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for special occasions

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Lively

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Most Booked

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  1. LoriL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Bigfork!!! Make your reservations now!
  2. JimP

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wait staff and great food. Very nice facilty
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was good. Very good experience since we were celebrating our anniversary.
  4. AdamT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful experience. The food was terrific and the drinks were great. Our server was wonderful and friendly.
  5. Rock

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brandon was our waiter, he is outstanding, we will continue to request him when ever we go to the restaurant!
  6. KimberlyV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome restaurant, great waitress and excellent food!!
  7. LisaA

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love eating here. Laura is our favorite server!!
  8. AaronT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great dining experience, rare to find good food and service these days
  9. Freeheeler

    Montana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very well designed restaurant. Even had ceiling tiles to dampen the noise level. Food was outstanding and the service was perfect.
  10. BrettL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Across the board excellent! Food, service, and environment worth it!
  11. PATCON

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best filet mignon I have ever had. Excellent service.
  12. KevinC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was outstanding, has the surf and turf Valentine special for 2. A nice bottle of med red Italian wine completed it nicely. Service was a little slow because our server had tables at both ends of the dining rooms, it was acceptable but hopefully correctable. Overall Schafer's is one of our favorite restaurants in the Bigfork, MT area.
  13. ToddF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The New York steak was the best in the valley!!
  14. MelissaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    The new club house is so beautiful! Wonderful place for date night. Our server was so sweet. They were very busy for Valentine's Day with so many couples coming in. Took us awhile to get drinks but they were great! The food was good once we got it. My husband had the steak and the demi glaze was delicious! I had the Salmon. I thought the rice was slightly undercooked but it turns out it was a cauliflower rice which has more of a crunch. The kitchen team made it right. We both really enjoyed our date night even with the setbacks. We will be back and recommend Schafer's to our friends!
  15. shaneyn

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and wonderful Valentines Day specials!
  16. JamesC

    E. Tennessee

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time to dine at this establishment. (See first review) We decided to visit again and try something else from the menu. Our server, Laura, was OUTSTANDING. The two servers we've had at this restaurant have been polite, patient and genuinely interested in your relaxation and meal. Laura recommended the appropriate wine pairing and gave us plenty of time to enjoy each course without rushing us. The Duck and the Salmon options were fantastic. The food is remarkable but the service was memorable.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food , excellent service . The lighting was too bright , too blue . I think the natural light bulbs would be much better .
  18. SusanT

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and the food were excellent. Shafer’s is a wonderful addition to Bigfork.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service. Lovely staff. Food was delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back.
  20. JamesC

    E. Tennessee

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Courteously greeted when we arrived and seated promptly. Our server, a young lady named Jess A, was attentive and very pleasant. She did not rush us and actually encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the experience. The food was very good. The wedge salad was a new take on the classic wedge and it was superb and the mushroom soup was delicious. My wife enjoyed the sea bass special. I ordered the filet cooked medium rare. The steak was good but medium rare at this establishment is actually rare. Our server had the kitchen grill it some more which was appreciated but I would recommend ordering a steak from this restaurant with the understanding that it may be advantageous to order up a classification in order to receive what you actually want. The Huckleberry mud pie is outstanding. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
  21. VictoriaM

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience1
    The waitress was amazing food was just passable.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bradly was our server and he was fantastic as always. We each had the filet and I’m a bit particular about how I like it cooked and it was done perfect, so delicious in taste and full of flavor. We had an fantastic meal.
  23. RobertB

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great venue and wonderful food. Highly recommended!
  24. WayneE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Took a little too long to get our first bottle of wine in front of us. Other than that a great experience, great food and great service.
  25. BillM

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, delicious cocktails and impeccable service. We will definitely be going back.
  26. Paul

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, the service was amazing. We had a really wonderful night.
  27. SusanT

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding, right from the appetizers. Shafer's, now located in Eagle Bend, is a fine dining experience that should not be missed.
  28. Flans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are new to the community. Decided this would b a great place to go to dinner for our anniversary. Did not disappoint. Was fantastic and service was superb.
  29. Dennis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Christmas dinner ever. Food was fantastic and our server was excellent.
  30. TomM

    Toledo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Festive atmosphere for the holidays. Excellent service and delicious food.
  31. hjermoian

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It’s too Noisy in dining room. How can they make it quieter .
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas dinner with out of town company! Overall an excellent experience!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Large pork chop under cooked but all else was perfect!
  34. ChrisS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely setting on the Eagle Bend Golf Course. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was off the scale in variety, presentation, and flavor. A wonderful dining experience for special occasions.
  35. ChristinaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance. We look forward to dining here again!
  36. SethT

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the food and the staff at Schafer’s! Brandon is an excellent attentive waiter. We enjoy this place, always consistent great meals!
  37. WKJR

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Larua was great. Great food, best cappuccino I have ever had!
  38. MickeyR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful dinner. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. Highly recommend
  39. KayS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A lovely dinner on a slow Autumn evening. The menu is not extensive but it offers something for almost everyone - including a vegetable a pasta main. Very nice wine list at a wide price point. The service was exceptional. Our waiter mentioned that he was fairly new, but he was familiar with all the dishes. He noted that we were taking our time and waited to put in our entree orders. We certainly never felt rushed or as if we were waiting on anything. That sounds simple, but too often appetizer or salad dishes are pushed aside when the next course comes. Good luck to Schafer's at this (fairly) new location,.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    12th wedding anniversary. We arrived early and were graciously sat right away. The dining area was very nice and clean. The the wine menu was great and priced fairly. The service was great and our dishes were timed perfectly. We will definitely be back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Schafer's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 837-3463.

Schafer's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Schafer's Restaurant

279 Eagle Bend Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Bigfork

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    David May

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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