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Tupelo Grille, Whitefish, MT

Tupelo Grille

4.8
4.8
406 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 12 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 406 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Montana

    Best Overall

  • Montana

    Best Food

  • Montana

    Most Booked

  • 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

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  • Kalispell / Whitefish

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  1. Whitlee

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience last night at Tupelo. From the minute we entered and were sat until the last bites & sips-- everything was fantastic. We both had the specials which were cooked to perfection. Our server along with the rest of the staff was very on-it and we were never left wanting for anything. We'll definitely be back!
  2. LisaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tupelo never disappoints. Has been one of our favorite restaurants for 20+years
  3. BruceM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lisa, our server, was wonderful. I had the filet. It was medium-rare and amazing. My son had the Cajun penne and loved it. Great place!
  4. Sarah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and delicious food. Server was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations when I asked.
  5. MattB

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Literally could not cut through the steak with the sharp steak knife. Took about an hour to get food.
  6. AMehlen

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zac was an amazing server. The food was delicious and steak were cooked perfect to how we ordered.
  7. RyanS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always! Food & service top notch from start to finish!
  8. MikeM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent and presented nicely. Service was attentive and helpful. I’d eat there again and recommend it to friends.
  9. Sanford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in a prime location, a table for two by the window, and enjoyed the warm atmosphere. Our meals were both delicious, great flavor, and something different that we would not make at home. A great way to make a birthday dinner and night out feel special.
  10. Barbara

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service , apps and desert were wonderful. Grits were great. Short ribs and canjun fish plate were mediocre
  11. Meredith

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our evening!! Marshall was a delight at the bar and Lisa was our very attentive server. Food was delicious including fresh fish. Then after dinner we listened to fabulous local musicians that were very talented. Anyone coming to Whitefish, Absolutely must visit Tupelo Grille!! Thank you!
  12. DawnH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner at bar, fabulous bartender, food and ambiance. The steak tartar was the bomb, mushroom crustini delicious, entrees were both generous and very tasty. Would certainly go back.
  13. Jojo

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The shrimp and grits are my favorite! Delicious as always!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Attended on Saturday night - the food was excellent, however, the service was a little bit lacking. We had a late lunch so weren’t famished and declined an appetizer in favor of snacking on some bread prior to our meal. The three times promised complimentary bread bowl never did show up - which was rather irksome - an in general, there were moments where we felt a little forgotten. This is not a personal slight on our waiter - who was very pleasant - as it could have been just understaffing - but still, for a higher-end Whitefish restaurant, the service was less than stellar. Wine selection was decent and bread pudding desert was excellent. We’ve eaten here several times and this experience is typical - sometimes the wait staff knock it out and sometimes, they mail it in. Still, the food is wroth the uncertainty of service.
  15. Sharon

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome services delicious food!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and drinks were amazing. We loved our experience and would definitely come back.
  17. KarenG

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried Cat Fish is the best!! Along with everything else.
  18. CollinM

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & great service! From drinks to dessert, we couldn’t have asked for a better meal
  19. BeckyH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner ! Great waitress who really helped make the total experience great ! ( just so sorry I can't remember her name...) I must say it was a bit loud. We were grateful to be in the back room where the music was a bit lower volume !
  20. Cgl4711

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Whitefish. Can’t say enough great things!!
  21. SharonG

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food was very good and the service was attentive. We will definitely return,
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have never had a bad experience at Tupelo. Love it!
  23. BradS

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated within several minutes of our reservation time, served drinks and food in an acceptable time, and our waitress Jenny was fabulous. We were fans of Tupelo for the many years we lived in Whitefish. Great to see they haven't lost their touch.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food took a lot longer than normal. Was told we got behind two big tables.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food, and overall experience.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great spot in Whitefish. Excellent Amercian classics, wonderful steak and seafood dishes, prepared with flair and care, but not pretentious or overly staged. Reasonable prices and excellent service from making reservations to tableside. Consistently good every time we're in Whitefish. Our favorite restaurant in town.
  27. Slip

    Montana

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, friendly staff. The steak frites with mashed potatoes were delicious.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal
  29. CatS

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Doing some skiing in Whitefish and this place was recommended. It did not disappoint. The Brussel Sprouts were the best I’ve had anywhere and I order these regularly. The Mac n Cheese with crab was delicious too. Dessert was worth the calories. We had the bread pudding and chocolate pudding. Both were decadent and not too sweet.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Wait staff was great, food had fine dining price points but lacked seasoning and refinement.
  31. MatthewW

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks and wonderful service! Our favorite place for date night!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely experience all around! Delicious food and wonderful service!
  33. RaneeL

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic.
  34. EveM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food. Perfect ambiance
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always!
  36. Hungryhomecook

    Montana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I made a reservation for my husband and his ski buddies during their annual trip to Whitefish Mountain. One of the guys had never been to Tupelo Grille before, and he was so impressed he vowed to tell his wife at home all about it, and make a special trip back with her so she could try. A few in our party tried the nightly special of mahi-mahi, and they were extremely pleased. It did sound very delicious as the waitress was explaining it. I got a dish I have had before, which is one of my favorites because you get a sampling of several things, it is called the Zydeco Combo plate. My husband tried something I have never known him to eat before, which was the chicken and dumplings. I would say it was my least favorite of the items at our table, but it was still good and had an excellent sauce. All in all, we were all quite pleased with the dishes, and appreciated the wait staff (who had to put up with the guys jokes). The restaurant was extremely accommodating when I called at the last minute to see if they could add two more people to our reservation, and they did so without hesitation. Yes, this is still one of my favorite places to dine in Whitefish.
  37. PatsyeS

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Seated where constantly hit the back of my chair by waiters, noise level so high could hardly carry on conversation. Would not return and this is very rare for us.
  38. EatMeat

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Service was great but unfortunately, the food just wasn’t good. All 5 of us at the table agreed.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Service from wait staff was fantastic Soups took a long time to come out, apparently the kitchen fell behind. Gumbo was awful considering it’s New Orleans style. Otherwise food was very good. Highly recommend the cauliflower
  40. RalphR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    They didn't have key-lime pie, or gumbo with okra, or catfish fillets but the catfish strips with a remoulade sauce was very good.

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Tupelo Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 406 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 12 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

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    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

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