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    Benny's Bistro

    4.1 (146 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    BENNY'S BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Beef Pasty with homemade gravy

    Great food and service. Everything is fresh and made to order. One of my favorite meals in Helena. The ambiance is perfect for Helena, nice but not too formal.

    Tuna wrap
    Chris-Jana P.

    First time here. Fort of all the hen asking for ice, the served huckleberry tea. Wish I was told was not regular tea. Lunch was very nice. Nice atmosphere.

    Double smash wagyu burger with potato gratin
    Margaret D.

    I got the double smash wagyu burger. It was delicious. I had a creamy tomato rosemary soup with homemade bread that was so fluffy and heavenly I would eat a whole loaf of they let me. It was very filling as the burger came with potatoes gratin. I could only eat half of my meal. The service was excellent too. The waitress was very friendly and very attentive. The interior of the restaurant was outdated but don't let that fool you as to what's inside ;). Also it says that the food is locally sourced and in my opinion it doesn't get much better than that.

    Pictured is a crêpe special made with Flathead Cherries and a delicious salad with a huckleberry vinaigrette (so good)!
    Cassie K.

    Helena's best lunch spot! I love coming here to catch up with friends and family. Great service and excellent food. Even have options for those with dietary restrictions. Pictured is a crêpe special made with Flathead Cherries and a delicious salad with a huckleberry vinaigrette (so good)!

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    food was mediocre and service was deplorable . I've never experienced worse service in my life

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    The service was wonderful. The food was delicious and we love the ambiance. It's a small and quiet place to enjoy a good meal.

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    We had great service and wonderful food! We only wished they took reservations because a wait at night is difficult.

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    Downstairs

    3.4(5 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Stopped in while traveling through, tired and starving, lucky to get the last parking space in the…read morelot! We were right across from the downstairs door (honestly not realizing there are two separate places inside) and on entering decided we didn't even need to look upstairs. We also don't care about sports, ever, so that always steers us to pick a quiet corner instead of big-screen central. The atmosphere is spacious, flowing, inviting, with a choice between brighter and darker seating spaces. It was not very busy, so not loud, but I can imagine it could get rowdy if it was full! The menu looked great, wanted to try so many things- but since we were just snacking and getting back on the road we decided on the meat and cheese board... one of the best we have ever had. And we've had more than a few, in many places, for many prices. This one (on their menu in late July), was $16- an excellent price point for the variety, quality, and quantity! I wrote it down, to make sure they know how awesome we think it was: smoked duck, wild boar sausage, spicy beef salami (that one being our least fave), with 4 mini blocks of cheddar- smoked, aged, onion, sage. Also a personal fresh mini baguette and some cute little toasted spicy pepitas were served alongside. Good lord. So yummy. If you want burgers and fries, go upstairs- you will be missing out. I would like to add that the whole staff seemed to enjoy their jobs, were very welcoming and smiling and cordial. Heather was our wonderful bartender/server, who made us feel right at home (even though Minneapolis is quite far away!). THANK YOU to everyone for being awesome, for giving us a perfect small stop at the end of our vacation, we will be back to visit if ever we are close again!

    My Husband and I went in just after 5pm on a Friday night and were able to find a table easily. We…read morehad the the ahi tuna appetizer and for dinner the bacon wrapped shrimp and the pork kebabs! Awesome service with the Best service...this is a hidden GEM in Helena....Must try! Great selection of Beer and wine too!

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    Windbag Saloon

    3.5(367 reviews)
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    Great time with friends and family all visiting Helena for a wedding. The service is 10 stars and…read moreI'm bummed I did not get our sever's name. She was awesome and so much fun. Once I saw it on the menu I had to get the GIGANTIC PRETZEL (GP). It was gigantic and it was a pretzel. Great crispy outside and soft warm perfectly cooked inside. Get it, you won't regret it. We all loved it and the queso and hot mustard were a great match. I had the wings, buffalo sauce, and it came with fries. Both were really good. So much food I only ate 4 wings and 1/2 the fries. GP still weighing heavy in my gullet! The Wife had the Classic Mac and Cheese - nice taste but Luke warm instead of hot. Should have sent back to warm up. Her choice. The Kid had the brisket sandwich and garlic parm fries. The sandwich was so big., she ate 1/2 and hardly touched her fries. The fries were delish, as I had to sample a couple for review purposes. The Friend had a Buffalo chicken salad and The Other Friend had enchiladas. Both enjoyed their meals and had leftovers as the servings are generous. Great Time. Great Food. Great Service. Go! Eat Very Well!! HAVE FUN!!!

    The food here is really tasty and why they got 3 stars, but if it's busy, be prepared for a very…read morelong wait both to have your order taken and to receive your food. I'm hoping Brooklynn is new to the service profession. She seemed very distracted, forgetting to bring coffee after three requests and never returning with a soda refill. Singing "Na Na Hey Hey" as customers were trying to leave also felt unprofessional and out of place. Great food, but the service definitely needs improvement. Do better

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    Silver Star Steak Company

    3.4(274 reviews)
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    Evan made our birthday dinner at Silver Star truly exceptional. From the start, he was welcoming,…read moreattentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He helped guide our choices without being pushy, and his recommendations were spot-on. For his birthday meal, my husband ordered a steak and I had the salmon--both were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Evan checked in at all the right times, making sure everything was just right without ever interrupting the flow of our evening. What really set Evan apart was how he elevated the celebration. He acknowledged my husband's birthday in a genuine, thoughtful way that made the night feel special without being overdone. His attention to detail and friendly, professional demeanor made us feel taken care of from beginning to end. If you're dining at The Silver Star Steak Company, ask for Evan--you won't be disappointed!

    I bet this place would be great if you walk in with a Brione suit on and a hot chick on your arm…read more Unfortunately, I only had my adidas black sweat top and tennis shoes one and was not treated well. Other customers that perhaps were perceived as bigger paychecks were consistently served before me. At first I sat at the bar to make it easy for the servers. Unfortunately it was only me and I was abandoned after My drink came and no dinner menus came despite being asked and responding that yes, I need them. So, I took my drink and asked to be seated at a table. the table next to me had about 8 people seated after me, and again they were able to order drinks before my waitress came to me. So, looks matter in this restaurant - a lot! That is never a good sign. My waitress is probably in the wrong career as she was brusque and seemed put off at having to serve 1 person. Maybe she was cursed with being German as I am. The wedge salad I ordered was two small wedge pieces instead of the normal 1 large piece and was ok, but underwhelming in both the size and the amount of blue cheese which was a bit sparse. The 6 oz fillet seemed more like 4 and was ok - the baked potato noticeably smaller than most but loaded at least. The restaurant scene is Helena is pitiful, to be honest. Billings is the place in Montana to be for restaurants. Maybe Bozeman or Missoula but unfortunately, the capital is lacking. The martinis were decent but not as good as the windmill in billings.

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