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The Windmill and Bar51, Billings, MT

The Windmill and Bar51

4.5 (181)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
3429 N Transtech Way, Billings, MT 59102-6726

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located on the west side of Billings, the Windmill/Bar 51 is a fantastic place to wind down from a hectic day. Casual fine dining, happy hour, full bar & best patio in town! We leave the patio to first come, first served. We do not reserve the patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 252-8100
  • Website
    http://windmillbar51.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space available for up to 50! We have the ability to customize the size of the room to allow for smaller, more intimate settings to larger group gatherings. Customizable menu offerings are available as well.
  • Location
    3429 N Transtech Way, Billings, MT 59102-6726
  • Neighborhood
    Billings
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 181 people are saying

The Windmill and Bar51 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Good for groups

  • Montana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Montana

    Good for special occasions

  • Montana

    Steakhouse

181 Reviews

  1. Lori

    Montana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Had reservations but was seated at very small table in doorway. Booths were available, and our table was being used as a walker parking spot! Horrible Willy Nelson entertainer in bar. So loud couldn’t even talk. Should move music to patio so customers have a choice. Not a great way to celebrate such a special anniversary. Food and service was good, so that’s why rating a 3 because seating and music absolutely ruined our special day! Come here quite frequently and would usually rate a 5–not this time!

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  2. Fred VIP

    Las Vegas25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and ambience was good. Staff seemed annoyed with us and others there when we asked for things, like ordering our drink. They weren't busy enough to be annoyed.

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  3. William

    Montana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    There were no rolls served with the salad or dinner. The seafood was incredible but the wild rice was mediocre at best, I will not select that again but will choose another side. Both the tomato soup as well as the salads were very good. I will be back but select more wisely.

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  4. Jackie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great night. The mushroom appetizer was a hit. My granddaughter said it was one of the best hamburgers she’s ever had, and I loved the chicken. 

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  5. Alahna

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! Our server was polite and checked on us frequently.

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  6. Shaun

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table was ready as reserved, thank you. I hadn't eaten here for more than 5 years, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But the food and service were good.

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  7. Donn

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Ruth, our excellent server took great care of us and although busy, took a few moments to chat with us about various items such as the menu, families and day to day life. Great job Ruth.

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  8. Dennis

    Montana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We love the Windmill, but this time I was a bit disappointed. I ordered the Prime Rib. It was cold and have way too much fat. The thickness of the piece of meat was not nearly enough. I was expecting something more than an inch thick. Honestly, it just wasn't very good. We ran out of water, and had to ask the waitress for more. Back in the old Windmill days, you guys always had younger girls or boys that were coming around constantly to fill up water glasses and you always had plenty. Hopefully, next time we will have better food.

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  9. JackF

    Utah2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is noisy but the restaurant is beautiful. The food was good and portions were good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Shrimp is smaller. One entree was served at a cooler temp.

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FAQs

The Windmill and Bar51 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 252-8100.

The Windmill and Bar51 is rated 4.5 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
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3429 N Transtech Way, Billings, MT 59102-6726

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Billings
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://windmillbar51.com/
  • Phone number
    (406) 252-8100
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space available for up to 50! We have the ability to customize the size of the room to allow for smaller, more intimate settings to larger group gatherings. Customizable menu offerings are available as well.
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