The Bitter Root Brewing Co is a great place for a social drink! Their service was fast and our…read morewaiter was very knowledgeable. Will be returning!

Terrible dining experience. The service was non-existent. We had to wait 1/2 an hour before a…read morewaitress bothered to take our order. Then waited another hour for the food to be served. Food quality was OK. I had a hamburger and it was way over cooked. One of our party asked for a second glass of lemonade and we were charged $3.00 for a refill. That's a rip. The noise level is so high that it is impossible to have a decent conversation. The manager was arrogant and responded to my complaints about service by saying they have been in business 20 years. As a business owner, I would never allow my business to be run like they do. Do yourself a favor and skip this misery. I will never go there again......they lost a customer.

My husband and I went to this restaurant to celebrate our birthdays. We had watched the owner/chef…read moreon this season of Top Chef, and we were excited to try his food. We were not disappointed. The restaurant has a lovely open layout, and we were able to sit where we could watch everything going on in the kitchen. They have some open fires with hefty amounts of coals, hence Ember. It was a lovely atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and engaging. We started with their wedge salad, which we shared. It had a very nice seasoning on top, that we hadn't had on a salad before, but it was delicious. We loved their homemade sourdough bread with the lovely ribbon of butter it was served with. My husband had a steak, which we both thought was very good. I chose the beef cheeks, which were served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. The dish was very different from the beef cheeks I had in Italy, but they were delicious and so tender, no knife needed. The beef cheeks dish was big enough I had plenty to share with my husband, in exchange for a bite of his steak. The only thing I would change would be less salt, as the beef cheek dish was just a tad too salty for my tastes. We were quite filled and decided against a dessert, although they all sounded delicious. The waiter was very kind, and decided to treat us to a dish of strawberry sorbet for our birthdays. It was quite delicious, not too sweet, which we both really enjoyed. We had a great dinner and will hopefully be back soon.

A special trip to the recently James Beard-recognized Chef Brandon Dearden's unexpected haven off…read moreMain in Hamilton, Montana EST 2024. An unassuming door opens to a wide-open space framed by rustic wood panels and leather booths leading to a walk-in kitchen. There is no chef's counter; instead a long chef's table and views of wood-fired meals from any seat in the house. The menu is tailored but varied by local and seasonal selections. I would have appreciated stronger leadership during seating and dining, as service requires a touch of polish. Nonetheless, the local Embered Beets tipped the scales on my typical avoidance - the earthy taste is brined and balanced after firing, served along with gently sweet goat cheese speckled in fresh cracked black pepper topped with savory (crunch!) granola & radish micro greens. Another local pick - Premium Filet Mignon from Billings is fresh from the range, tender enough to cut with a butter knife, and coated in bruléed blue cheese that blends with rich jus. Comparatively the 24-Hour Potato is showy but bland compared to the effort & ingredients involved. Knocking socks off - the Toffee Cake is dessert ELEVATED - a dense butter cake in Bundt shape soaks up ALL the caramelized toffee that's sweet but not TOO, warming and comforting with a single scoop of rich vanilla ice cream and a touch of thyme on top. AMEN! p.s. A thoughtful thank you note to-go is an exceptional way to end a lovely meal.

Pizza crust is homemade and absolutely delicious! Service was helpful and overall atmosphere is…read morecasual and pleasant. Something on the menu for everyone.

Higherground Brewing was yet another Montana brewery I got to try and it is always so much fun…read morechecking these places off my list. For this brewery we enjoyed the Hula Hopped IPA. I have distanced myself from IPA'S for a short time as they are everywhere but in late Spring and early Summer I have gotten a hankering for them once again and so here comes the IPA'S rolling back. Flavors to have fun with in this flavor profile here are hoppiness, floral, some maltiness and a sweetness of a natural sort. It was very refreshing and the color of the beer is nice and bright. I suppose that description could also be added to the flavor profile as well. A nice introduction into this brewery and hopefully further beer experiences with Higherground in the future!

Every time we visit family in Hamilton, we almost always go to Bouilla for lunch, and every time,…read morethe food and service is fantastic. I really enjoy their whole grain bowls, which are pretty substantial with plenty of grains and protein. My favorites are the ahi tuna, southwest chicken, and mojo tempeh bowls. You also can't go wrong with their beet salad and fries.

Yummy food. Great atmosphere. Quaint little place. Good variety of foods to choose from.read more

Really good food. Fun casino attached. Good vibes. Recommend the tuna sandwich or fish and chipsread more

Why we waiting for over 30 minutes when tables are open? Now waiting for drinks for 20…read more Understaffed?! 1 1/2 hours later still waiting for food. I'm starving

Lasagna was the best I've ever had. Salad was fresh and tasty. Service was so attentive to our…read moreneeds without being overboard. My only regret in our whole experience was the temperature. It wasn't an overly hot day outside but it was warm inside with the sun setting. A little AC would have been nice. I still would go back it was that good.

My wife, two friends, and I visited last night and had a bit of a Jekyll-and-Hyde experience. The…read moreatmosphere is great and service started out incredibly attentive, but our server unfortunately went AWOL once the entrees arrived--we never received water refills or a quality check. The food was hit-or-miss. The Bruschetta was an odd preparation with olives and excessive melted cheese, making it difficult to serve. The Thai Chicken and Shrimp Scampi were delicious, flavorful, and generous. However, the Halibut Special was a major letdown. As a former Alaskan resident, I found the maybe 3oz portion shockingly small and somewhat dry; three of the five clams were empty shells. One of us ended with the Key Lime Pie, which had a crust-to-filling ratio that was almost comical, vertically no filling. I really like the potential of this place and will likely return, but the 'specials' definitely missed the mark.

I wouldn't say it's "amazing" food or over the top, but it's consistently good home style food and…read morethe staff is great. I've been here dozens of times and never had a bad experience. They have online/to-go orders if you don't want to dine in as well. The coffee is good and they keep it full.

Told my family that they were gonna kick us out when it closed when we showed up 30 minutes early…read moreand had time to order out food and eat

This was my first experience since I've heard so many great reviews and all I have to say is;…read moreAlycia, our server, was absolutely excellent in every way. The rest of the experience was definitely not what I expected. Maybe I'll try another time. Glad the birthday guy was at least happy with his plate.

Great food and service. I typically do not like Italian food but, this was exceptional.read more