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Tupelo Grille, Whitefish, MT

Tupelo Grille

4.8
4.8
452 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
Tupelo Grille is located in the heart of downtown Whitefish, Montana. Established in 1995, we have earned a reputation of being one of the best restaurants in Northwest Montana – a place to gather with friends and family for any occasion. We specialize in thoughtfully prepared Southern cuisine, offering fresh sea food, grilled steaks and signature pastas – all presented by a friendly, experienced, and attentive staff. Our cuisine is served alongside an innovative, yet familiar cocktail program and an award-winning wine list.

Combined with a warm, casual atmosphere, we have consistently delivered a memorable dining experience to all of our guests. Whether you're from down the street or across the country, we want everyone to feel like a regular.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (406) 862-6136

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

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What 452 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Montana

    Most Booked

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Service

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Ambiance

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Best Value

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Healthy

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

    Good for special occasions

  • Kalispell / Whitefish

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Food. Wonderful presentation. Service was phenomenal. Only drawback was a table of 16 next to us for a Bachelorette Party. A bit loud. We will go back again during our trip.

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  2. MikeW

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Prompt, friendly, professional service. Creative menu selections, excellent preparations of our choices supported with a strong, varied and moderately priced wine list.

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  3. Travis

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic cajun / southern food where you would least expect to find it. Great wine list and cocktails as well!

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  4. Ezgoesit

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Recommended by a local guide. It didn't disappoint. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Would return every visit to Whitefish.

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  5. MargoB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect! What a great evening. Dined here 15 years ago and it was memorable. Had the opportunity to return to Whitefish last week and Tupelo Grille was top of my list. Same great food, service, ambience--what a treat!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Betsy, did a superb job. The food was wonderful as usual!

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  7. MichaelK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat, one of the best in the state. Varied menu, great beverage options, friendly staff.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food as always was superb. Wait staff was efficient but you didn’t feel rushed. Phenomenal Willet bourbon flight! Bread is warm and good. Loved the fried green tomatoes and shrimp remoulade appetizer!!! If you want a mix of great Cajun, order the Zydeco Combo! I love love love the catfish!!! Always ask for specials as they’re excellent (but pricey usually).

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  9. ElizabethE

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing elk meatloaf and ahi tuna appetizers, highly recommend

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was outstanding! We shared brussels sprouts as an appetizer, halibut with horseradish mashed potatoes, and Elk Meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes….and it was all delicious! Service and atmosphere was great! Highly recommend & will be back!

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  11. Regular

    Calgary

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a amazing dinner, the food was amazing and the service was great. Our server Matt was friendly and attentive we really enjoyed our experience with him. The seafood pasta special was exceptional as was the wedge salad. We have been to Tupelo many times, this time it was exceptional.

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  12. SNSN

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaok!

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  13. Hungryhomecook

    Montana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, our meal at Tupelo was excellent. We had one person in our party who had never been there before, and she was quite impressed. Our favorite dish remains the Zydeco combo plate, although I did try a couple of things I had never had before, just to make sure. The fried green tomatoes were good, but had too much sauce on the plate for my liking. I wasn't too taken with the gumbo as the roux was extremely dark and a bit bitter. We also gave in and tried the bread pudding, which was a huge portion and the four of us could not finish it. It was quite excellent, however.

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  14. gillbilly

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    Cost a lot of money! About $100 a head with appetizers. Ouch!

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  15. DillionB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was probably one of my best restaurant experiences I've ever experienced the atmosphere service quality of food and professionalism was outstanding will definitely be back

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent host who made food selection easy. Our food was perfect.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the service and the food was incredible!

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  18. KariH

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely experience with my 13 year old for her birthday. Food was excellent although not many vegetarian options 🤨

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  19. BillJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was up to or exceeding expectations. The New York steak was a quality cut cooked just the way we wanted it. Service was way above average, too. Our waitress had that rare skill of perfect timing, while becoming invisible at the right times. That sort of service is a rarity these days. All around gold medal stuff.

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  20. Lindoc

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely not the cheapest fine dining in Whitefish, but the food is excellent. I have had halibut two visits in a row, and both times it was great. Good salad, also.

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  21. AshleyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great! If you’re looking for quiet and fine dining, this is a great spot in downtown Whitefish. I recommend any seafood variety

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  22. CarlB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very popular. I'd recommend getting a reservation despite the weird OpenTable requirement for a charge card.

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  23. LauraH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and great service. I got the fried chicken with dumplings and felt like I was back in New Orleans. Mom got the pasta seafood special which came with shrimp and halibut. The very sweet waitress asked mom if she wanted all shrimp after mom talked about how much she loved shrimp and mom was thrilled. Hubby got the seafood special which was a blackened halibut which he loved. I a mine was the best. Desserts were great — they are known for their bread pudding and it was a good one. At 62 i realized I can’t actually handle as much sugar as i used to, so beware, but it is a perfect bread pudding. Will definitely be going back.

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  24. DarylP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love your restaurant! Love the food great service. You need to do some deep cleaning in your woman’s restroom.

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  25. AleanaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had! Wonderful service as well!

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  26. Symone1

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We booked our same-day reservation online on a Saturday around noon. They were already pretty booked out so we settled for the 5pm. Great time to be there! Less crowds and noise! Our server was great and our hostess Quin was so sweet! Along with our dinner we tried the Cauliflower appetizer, it was very good! Thanks Tupelo! Symone Red Poppy Gluten Free Bakery

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  27. RyanS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service as always! Probably my favorite restaurant in whitefish

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  28. DrCheryl

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The tasty but gluten-free options were much appreciated. Everyone in our family enjoyed the meal. However, I was turned off by the "optional" sustainability charge that was automatically added to the total of my already substantial $$$$ bill. I'm all for sustainability, and I donate to many such causes- but preferably not as an unexpected digestif.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time in this restaurant and it was absolutely amazing. The food was beautifully cooked and prepared. Our served Kate was phenomenal. We will definitely be back. Five stars for sure.

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  30. JoeD

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The Wagyu rib eye was far to grisly and fatty. I ordered medium rare, it came raw in the center. This was not worth the $65 charge. My wife had the Mac and Cheese which was outstanding as was the mushroom appetizer, salad, and desert. Our server took wonderful care of us as did the two assistants who cleared the table and saw to it that our other needs were met.

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  31. MichelleH

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW! This place didn’t disappoint. Food was OUTSTANDING, the curated cocktail menu was adventurous and delicious. Service was laid back, and efficient (thanks, Ryan)! Our new favorite spot!

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  32. JulieW

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was amazing. My steak was cooked perfectly, the vegetables were well seasoned. The French onion soup was delicious. I would definitely recommend.

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  33. SusanB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is our favorite restaurant in Whitefish. The food is always served beautifully, hot, and delicious flavors. The wait staff are pleasant, attentive, and go beyond expectations to make guests feel comfortable.

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  34. KFCha

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re Flathead locals and this is by far our favorite spot in the Valley. Tupelo’s service during this visit was top-notch; our server and busboy were kind, thoughtful, and quick. My husband ordered a bartender’s choice drink with only a specific gin, and it was divine. As always, the food was delectable and well worth the slightly-inflated price. Highly recommend!

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  35. JasonP

    Montana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    First time here. Not impressed. Party of 4 for a birthday dinner. Food was good but did not live up to the hype or price. Service was poor. It was just over an hour before we finally got our food and the waiter forgot our appetizers. It was 2hrs before we got our check. It was very loud and hard to hear the people across our table (we had a booth by the outside window). Maybe it was an off day or something but we had high expectations, and the experience did not deliver.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Delicious meal and great drinks! Overall great experience!

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  37. GaryG

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food as always. Our server set the standard for awesomeness. Really love Tupelo’s.

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  38. EdgarT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service overall. High end service and good quality

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  39. Redhotpumpkin

    Montana

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Service and ambiance were great. $70 for a steak that was tough and chewy was pretty ridiculous. Been twice and good has been average.

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  40. JenA

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner spot. We walked to dinner, had a great salad, bread and oil, elk meatloaf and steak with fries. So good! Update march 23- Special tonight rib eye was out of this world! Please add to the menu. Marshall is a fantastic waiter.

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FAQs

Tupelo Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 452 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


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Tupelo Grille

17 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937-2546

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Whitefish

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

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