I can't say enough good things about this gem! The food is spectacular. The plates are the exact…read moreright size that you can try a few different things and not feel overly gluttonous. We particularly enjoyed the lamb, scallops, the crostini trio and meatballs. The ambiance is exactly what I want to walk into. Light, fun, and unassuming. I can be dressed up for date night, or stroll in, in cutoffs and a tank top. We had the peach strawberry frozen wine option and it's so delicious and refreshing. They actually use real fruit to make the puree and it makes all the difference in the world! We had Cory as a server and she was absolutely amazing, helpful and attentive, without being overbearing. Can't wait to go back!

Way too expensive for what you get in terms of portion and quality. This is my second visit to the…read morePonderosa Wine Bar. My first visit meal was great although I feel the two crab cakes we're way overpriced. The Chicken Marsala was good. Today I had seared scallops that were not completely cooked. They were a little glossy inside near the middle. I do not feel I got near the value for what I paid. You get about a tablespoon size of mashed potatoes. If you are looking to satisfy your hunger, you will be disappointed with this meal.

We had a great little wine sampler after a hike up the Kootenai, my wife loved the wines and we…read moreended up getting a couple bottles. They have some back rooms for more private(or in our case kids) seating. Nice little cheeseboard platter and great service.

The one staff that was working on a Friday night?? Was run off her feet, not sure why you wouldn't…read morehave two staff members working on a busy Friday night. Her customer service was above and beyond ,multiple charcuterie orders and tastings were poured in a timely fashion. She was a rock star!!! Mgmt should really consider appropriate staff levels for the weekend and busy times.

Unsure why the kitchen was unable to make an adjustment for an anaphylactic allergy. Clams swapped…read morefor seasoned vegetables, paying the original price, seemed like a reasonable request. Other than this hiccup, all food I tried was delicious! I look forward to returning to try their dinner menu! 10/10 for flavor and friendly service from the server.

Had an incredible dinner (and view) last night! One of the best fine dining" spots we've been to in…read morethe Bitterroot. We had the lamb pot pie (fell off the bone melt in your mouth!) and the tenderloin (probably top steak we've had in the bitterroot). Service was impeccable, cozy atmosphere inside, and incredible patio which also allowed pups at the picnic tables! Tammy was our server and was exceptional.

Great place. But I could not find the bottle I was looking for. I looked very hard, but no. Just…read morecould not see it. Maybe they had it, but I couldn't find it. However, after a lot of help from the staff, I found it right in front of me. very helpful but a little pricey. But as they say everything cost a little more in Montana because its worth it.

Great addition of the wine and beer flights, special events and small food plates! See you again…read moreSOON!

Made a brief pit stop here while strolling downtown Missoula. The people are incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful. Mainly a beer and cider spot with a few wines and wine flights. Affordable and has space to sit and work or space for larger groups. There is also patio dining for nice weather days. Burger cart on the end of the street.

When looking for a nightcap, we stopped to get a drink and we liked the nice outdoor seating area…read moreand the large selection of drinks. I got a New Zealand sauv (or maybe pinot) and it was absolutely fantastic. Cute glassware as well.

Cool little cocktail place. I think that it is a great spot for happy hour or grabbing drinks with…read morepeople. Great ambiance - inside seating and upstairs patio as well! The food was good, but I would go just for the drinks and maybe some appetizers instead.

Restaurant was crowded with tight seating arrangements. Balcony and decor were very pretty. Food…read morewas average and small portions. Servers were alright.

food was so yummy !!! i highly recommend their freshly squeezed orange juice it was delicious. our…read moreserver, ariana was so friendly and she did a phenomenal job helping us find the a dish we would love. the cafe is so cute and the music was vibey. i was dancing in my seat the whole morning definitely come check this place out!!

Good food and good ambience. I like their selection of different hot sauces. My wife really enjoyed…read moretheir pancakes.

Enjoyed a very nice evening at Boxcar Bistro with our daughter and her husband in Missoula. Was…read morehaving such a good time that I forgot to take pics! Ladies started with a sparkling wine Cremant de Limoux -France and was very pleasant. I wanted a Pinot Noir and have tended to lean to Willmette Valley and had a taste - pretty decent but our bartender suggested the Domaine Gachot -Monot Pinot Noir burgundy region France Made for an elevated experience. Fabulous doesn't do it justice. Served in expansive Riedel glasses. For me, it worked really well with the Duck Confit which was combined in a cassoulet. Cassoulet was a real high point and Was so delicious I am graving it as I write this the next day. Two of us had the duck and two had the Steak Frites which were very good but a little light on portion size for the frites. Frites were salty but yummy yummy. Shared the vanilla bean crème brûlée good as you would expect but not extraordinary. Would recommend this restaurant and its attentive team. Really a beautiful space. Some unique seating.. Parking easy a plentiful on a Friday night.

Small and intimate with a lovely French theme. The food was excellent however my steak was nearly…read morewell done when I ordered medium rare. The server immediately brought it back and made another. The 2nd one was cooked perfectly, but over seasoned. Very salty. However, we still enjoyed our meals and they gave us a top off of our wine and dessert complimentary. If we are in the area again, we would return!

I am an avid Yelp user and I walked by this place and it wasn't on here! It is a beautiful new…read morewine bar (1 yr old I think) with incredible high end cheese boards and meat boards. The wine selection is unique and delicious. We tried orange wine for the first time and ate the cheese board and the meat board for dinner. I am pretty picky and was really impressed. I would highly recommend Porter's Corner for date night, girl's night, or a moment of peace with your wine to contemplate where to hike next.

Occasionally Steve and I are on the lookout for mead for a change of pace from all of the craft…read morebeer we drink. And as the craft beer industry is very noticeable in it's shrinkage in size from the past year or so distilleries, meaderies and wineries may be something we will need to explore more frequently as well. Hidden Legend was a winery or meadery that I haven't tried before and I was instantly drawn in to it. Discovering new places to me is always exciting and keeps thing interesting for me. For Hidden Legend, Steve and I had their Apple Mead Cyser which was an apple mead as indicated in the title and in flavor it had a very noticeable presence of that fruit. It was almost like a cider as we kept it chilled like a dry cider but had the thickness of a mead which put a fun spin to the flavor profile. And of course the presence of honey was detected also like you should expect with a mead giving this particular mead a pleasant and natural sweetness. A very nice change of pace was achieved here and feel like a revisit of their other mead options should be in order.

Full disclosure - we did not visit. I did not plan ahead - so please do so! They are only open on…read moreweekends by appointment. Seppi (owns an amazing nearby deli) guided us to the Super One nearby where they carry the Montana honey mead. It was such a treat! Honeysuckle and thyme notes. Perfectly pairs with Seppi's meat and cheese box for a picnic at nearby Lake Como.