Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Montana

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Montana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market

4.9

4.9 (242)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Missoula

About the restaurant

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market is your neighborhood destination. Slow Roasted Pork, Sockeye Salmon, Steak Frites, Local Grass Fed Burger, Signature Salads & Weekly Specials highlight our thoughtfully prepared menu. Scratch made food is offered with local draft beers and hand-selected wines in a rustic setting...either inside the dining room or outside on the patio (seasonal).
The Patio at Rattlesnake Market, established in 2016, continues a neighborhood tradition that was started in 1997 as Rattlesnake Gardens. Barrett and Karen Byrne purchased the Rattlesnake landmark in April 2016. We aim to serve those living and visiting in the Missoula neighborhood.

Please visit https://thepatioatrattlesnakemarket.com/rattlesnake-cafe-eatery-dinner-menu to view our current menu.

Top review

Ron

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Always a wonderful evening! Great place, great menu and great owners….service. Love this place

Jake's Downtown

4.8

4.8 (437)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Billings

About the restaurant

Jake's Downtown is located in the heart of downtown Billings in the historic Grand Building. Jake's Downtown has been recognized by the community as the best "All-Around Restaurant" in Billings for multiple years in a row. Known for its mouthwatering steaks, Jake's also offers a wide range of menu items, or enjoy our casual bar menu served in both of our bars. You will find a great selection of wine, domestic, import, and local craft beers as well as the most popular spirits. Let Jake's give you a dining experience to remember.

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Suzanne

Dined 7 days ago

Spicy potato cake was great with a filet Oscar style. Friendly and efficient wait staff.

Jake's Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (515)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Billings

About the restaurant

Casual fine dining, with great steaks, seafood, and some offerings from other cuisine. We offer patio seating (weather permitting, this is Montana), great bar atmosphere and an intimate dining area.

Top review

Therese

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great meal, and experience. Atmosphere and service was great.

Boxcar Bistro

4.7

4.7 (839)

$31 to $50

French

Missoula

About the restaurant

Think, an array of traditional French cuisine with a beloved Montana twist.

Boxcar Bistro aims to excite and innovate on a daily basis, featuring an ever-rotating selection of unique or rare wines, captivating dinner specials, all of which are being offered in an ode to the classic, intimate dining ambiance of a railroad Dining Car; offering our diners a feel of "Going West" as many have experienced long before us!

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STEVENvip

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent wine list. The food was prepared very well. Scallops and sea bass were cooked nicely. Lovely ambiance. Lovely dinner.

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Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Bitterroot Bistro

4.7

4.7 (24)

$31 to $50

American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

We’re excited to introduce Bitterroot Bistro a collaboration between chef Gabriel Lopez and our owners, local Bozeman Restaurateurs & Chefs alike. Located in downtown Bozeman, Bitterroot Bistro is based on Montana values, using Montana ingredients, focusing on Montana food. We hope Bitterroot Bistro will become your neighborhood restaurant where one can partake in delicious home cooking, full of robust, earthy dishes that stick to your ribs. Pure Montana style!

Top review

KimberlyM

Dined 3 days ago

These guys have something good going on here! They were attentive and helpful. Food was amazing!!! Thanks for a great 21st birthday dinner for my son!

The Granary

4.6

4.6 (207)

$30 and under

Dining Bar

Billings

About the restaurant

Located across the street from Historic Rocky Mountain College on Poly Drive, The Granary has been a landmark restaurant in Billings, MT for nearly 50 years! Originally built in 1935, the Granary served as the milling department for Billings Polytechnic Institute until World War II when they closed the doors.

The recent remodel in 2022 breathes new life into a historic building. Accents of rough cut timbers and cold rolled steel run throughout the Dining room and Bar giving the building a modern feel while keeping the spirit of Billings History alive.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was amazing! Drinks were on point. Oysters were fresh. Couldn’t get any better.

Mambo

4.5

4.5 (259)

$31 to $50

Italian

Whitefish

About the restaurant

This trendy restaurant sets the stage for a delightful dining experience with authentic Italian dishes, wine, soft lighting and background music. Visit for dinner and savor freshly made pasta dishes, topped with rich sauces prepared with the freshest ingredients for delicious flavor. The menu also includes oven-fired gourmet pizza, appetizers salads and even a special “bambini” menu for kids. The atmosphere at Mambo Whitefish works for everything from a romantic date with a loved one to dining out with kids. It is also a nice pick for group outings or birthday celebrations. The restaurant's facilities include a private room and an outdoor dining area (available during the summer).

Top review

Martin

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

I've been coming here for years- always is good. On this visit, after my appetizer I had a pizza. Surprisingly it was burned pretty black on the bottom, to the point where the burnt smell/taste permeated the toppings. I've never had a bad food experience here but anyone can have a bad day. I wasn't going to say anything because it wasn't a huge deal. The waitress came by after noticing this from a distance and offered to remake the pizza or refund it. I chose to simply refund it and that was that. We were all impressed that they were so proactive and pleasant about it. I've had bad experiences at other restaurants and typically when they see you didn't touch your food or it was burnt, they don't bat an eye, shuffle it away and drop the check in its place without comment. I remain impressed with Mambo and will be back.

Many Springs Flathead Lake Resort

4.5

4.5 (90)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bear Dance

About the restaurant

Many Springs Flathead Resort offers an elevated approach to casual dining, served on our patio overlooking beautiful Flathead Lake.

Our Restaurant features a well curated dinner menu, full bar, and tastefully selected wines.

Planning to come by boat? No problem! Our dock can accommodate any craft up to 40' in length. We offer complimentary parking as well.

Top review

Doug

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

What a wonderful meal! The outdoor atmosphere, service, and most of all flavorable food will bring us back!

Fielding's

4.4

4.4 (423)

$31 to $50

American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

Rooted in the traditions of American regional cooking, Fielding's first and foremost aimed at serving the locals. The modern, timeless look & feel reflects the growing, vibrant community it supports. The menu driven by products from local farms & purveyors reflects farm to table ethos with dishes prepared thoughtfully and with soul.

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Dr.Harryvip

Dined 7 days ago

What a delightful experience! Our server, Cassie, truly “made the day” with suggestions, answers to questions, and prompt, friendly, and efficient service. She’s a great credit to the establishment. Even when “thrown a curve” with an unusual request, responded accurately, honestly, and most professionally. Brava. Oh, yes, the food was great and the decor absolutely charming!

Florabella

4.4

4.4 (268)

$31 to $50

Italian

Missoula

About the restaurant

Florabella is a nod to the cuisine and wine of Italy, located in the beautiful Rose Park neighborhood of the Garden City. Contemporary Italian cuisine pairs with a curated Italian wine program in a beautiful setting. Design, art and music add to the lush garden setting and encourage everything from family style dinner with friends, to a quick glass of wine and a snack.

Our evening menu, available starting at 5pm in our main restaurant features homemade pasta, pizza, fresh seafood and local meats with a curated Italian focused wine list.

Our morning and afternoon menu, available from 8am to 3pm in our cafe, feature paninis, fresh pastries and artisan coffee, as well as beer and wine.

Top review

Anne

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and wine in a beautiful setting! We would definitely go back

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