What a beautiful place to see Flathead Lake. The outdoor patio is worth the price of the food. We…read moreordered the fried shrimp basket (6 pcs.), and the 1/2 lb bison Western Burger. The shrimp were not the best bust were from Florida. The burger was fantastic, except for the bottom bun was soggy. I removed it and ate with a knife and fork. So delicious. We also had a bowl of the clam chowder, it was watery, not worth it. Overall this place is a great find. Plenty of space for large groups, a full bar and gas firepits for chilly nights.

Stopped by for some great views & we sure got them! It was not busy on a Thursday at 5pm, so we…read morewere immediately sat and they took our order quickly. We ordered two beers and the clams. The clams were a quite chewy, a bit cold, and not the most desirable texture--with the sauce being the best part. I enjoyed the sausage that was served with it as without that, probably wouldn't have eaten too much. Overall the clams brought the review of this spot down, but it's a great place for some drinks and a view!

Stopped for Monday Spaghetti night! Pleasantly surprised. The sauce was homemade, extremely well…read moredone if you like a little heat.. I do.. was a little too spicy for my soft tongued wife. Her loss I ate half of hers, delicious... Help was spot on as always and we will be back. Be

As always friendly staff and absolutely the best broasted chicken ever. Wife had coconut shrimp and…read moresalad. Also very good. The beer? Ice cold

We came to A Bar one night after a very very long day at the beautiful Glacier National Park. We…read morewere sweaty and tired and needed some salty, greasy bar food with some booze. My friends that we were staying with were locals, and they recommended A Bar, so we knew we had to try it out. It was a Friday or a Saturday night, and we arrived after nightfall, so we were worried there wouldn't be anywhere to sit, but we miraculously found a nice six top with a great view of the karaoke that was about to start. Looking around, the ambiance was really cool. It had a heavy dive bar vibe. I could perfectly picture Garth Brooks singing in the corner with a rowdy crowd packing the place. A lot of the tables were talking or shouting friendily to one another, showing me that there were a lot of locals and/or regulars there. But also, the place sold merch, as if it were a tourist attraction. A very interesting blend. Service was great. He was just a cool dude that efficiently brought to us everything we ordered. Beer showed up in a hurry, the food came out timely and nice and hot. Very nice fella. As for the food, it was surprisingly very good. Like, the best food we ate the entire time we were in Montana. We opened up with the A Bar Nachos (Corn tortilla chips smothered with melted cheddar, refried beans, taco meat, diced tomatoes, olives, jalapeno, and green onions. Served with salsa and sour cream. Wow! These were good nachos. First of all, they were huge. You can't have small plate of nachos, it's not a good look. Second of all, they were layered beautifully. Not all the toppings were topped on top, they were layered in between layers of chips, leaving no boring bites even towards the end. Third of all, they added beans. Not everyone does that, but everyone should, because it spreads well and they're a great meat substitute. Just amazing nachos. For my main meal of the night, I ordered the Cowboy Burger (1/3 pound Angus Patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, and barbecue sauce on a grilled Brioche bun). Also awesome. A huge patty, cooked perfectly, sitting on a bun that was hearty enough to support it, stacked high with crispy onion rings and skewered with a giant steak knife to really set the presentation off right. A little fresh veg, a good amount of sauce, and a literal mountain of tater tots really made this a super satisfying meal. I also got to try the Shrimp Basket (Crispy Breaded shrimp, deep fried and served with French fries, cocktail sauce and lemon). These were nice. Nice, crispy shrimp, crispy tots, nothing was too greasy. A nice way to end the meal. Or so I thought that was the end. At the last second, I saw on their specials board that they had a huckleberry cheesecake. We were on the way out already, so I ordered it to go, and when I got it home, I naturally paired it with some Tillamook huckleberry ice cream and had one of the best nights of my life.

Pros: Ambiance is killer. Both a dive bar full of locals…read moreand a tourist attraction that sells merch, all at the same time. Service was very country and friendly. We had drinks flowing all evening long. Good was ridiculous. Probably the best food we had during all of our time in Montana. Cons: Not a con in the world. Tips: They are cash only, so bring cash. If you're interested in nachos, get the nacho app. It is very delicious. If they have a special huckleberry dessert, definitely get it.

If you don't mind a little char on the top, the pizza is tasty. The crust and toppings are good…read more They offer a decent beer selection and are a self admitted "dive bar"... You can get a Mule, but they won't make you an Old Fashioned. There is a taller girl who has her vape pen in her mouth most of the time doing most of the food, and her attitude is definitely unfriendly towards out-of-towners.... Thankfully, the primary bartender, Shelby, is the primary contact and she is fabulous. A good spot to grab some beers and a pizza. Keeping your expectations consistent with a pizza & beer outing, and you should have an enjoyable outing. This is a bar/casino environment, so not somewhere you should bring children.

Stopped in here for breakfast (slim pickin's in Lakeside!) on Saturday morning. The service was…read morepretty quick, and the food was good. They have free coffee, though it's not the best by any stretch of the imagination. Ambiance is BAR. What took this place from a 3 star to a 4 star was the prices. VERY reasonable! Not in amounts that you'll likely take home leftovers, but enough to fill yer belly. Would come back...

The food and beer is always great at Tamarack. My wife got the clam chowder with a salad and a hot…read morebuttered rum. I got the wings and fries with a side salad. We got food to-go for the boys; they loved the pizza and half-rack of ribs.

My salad was very good. I had a buffalo chicken Caesar salad. The rest of the group was happy too…read more Very good service the whole evening. Thank you!

We are not locals, but our kids are! They said that this place is great unless it's busy. We came…read morein one night with them just for a couple drinks and some grub (they ate and my husband got food to go). Not a lot of food choices, but what they have is great especially for something to grab while or after tossing back a few. Service is wonderful and the place has a cool vibe with a couple side rooms to spread out a little. Local hot spot for a reason!

A super fun dive bar near Glacier and across from where we were staying - we came here after the…read moredistillery (see my other review for that). This is your typical dive bar but has food. It has a lot of Montana beers on draft. We ordered pizza and the pretzel. We wanted to try the pies but they were out. Pizza hit the spot. Pretzel was okay. Beer was tasty. We had played some pool (it was free!) It wasn't super busy at first but picked up later in the evening. Seemed to be a mix of tourists and locals/people who worked at Glacier for the summer. They have karaoke on Wednesdays which I'm sad I missed! Perfect spot for a few drinks with a chill vibe!

Nice cheap bar /ish. Great views of Stillwater river you can frequent this water ing hole during…read morethe summer. My Aunt lives down the street it takes me 30 min to bike.

Was there a year ago and could not remember the name of this place til now. Seems like it's in the…read moremiddle of nowhere but it's located in exactly the right place! Welcoming locals and friendly bartender/cook. Nice view of river and lake especially when the snow is falling. I stayed to enjoy the ambiance while six friends went dog sledding down the street. It was a comfortable and safe haven for me! Afterwards we ate lunch and enjoyed some cold beer. The prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. The bartender doubled as the cook and she was great. If ever in Montana again, I'll be sure to stop in.

Good food, very friendly service, and nothing beats a small bar with food on the mountain! The…read moreviews are beautiful, and it's just steps away from the resort's chairlift! Highly recommended, specially, after a long day of skiing!

I saw "Joe k's" Review. He couldn't be more wrong. Ignore him. This place is so unique. I want to…read morehave my ashes sprinkled here - beer is cold af and the wings are solid. They could be bigger - but they are really damn good. It's one of many spots where locals and jerk tourists like "Joe K" can mix. Has to be a top 10 ski bar - best way to end a day on "the big". The ambience cannot be replicated. Totally unique.

Came here on a whim to grab a drink and some food with a group of friends. It was cool, nice…read morelocation, plenty of seating inside as well as outside and the parking lot had a decent amount of space. When we arrived we were seated fairly quickly and attended too pretty frequently but not overly done. The beer variety was good, they had everything from pilsners, stouts, pale ales, etc. I grabbed a burger and my partner had fish and chips. Both tasty and good sized portions. I would recommend coming here if you happen to be in the area.

Flathead Lake Brewing is another Montana brewery I got to check off my list and I felt accomplished…read more in doing that die to my last Montana trip was all about the breweries. For Flathead I had their Centennial IPA which I really liked a lot. I can get burned out on IPA'S pretty easily as they are everywhere but this summer (summer of 2025) I have had a hankering for IPA'S off and on. The Centennial proves to be a refreshing one for me the few times I have had it and firs the bill quite well for that occasional IPA hankering I've been having. Flavor highlights in this beer are hoppy, malty, floral and sweet (naturally sweet tasting). It's a very well balanced IPA with these features. The beer is also smooth in body. I look forward to returning as Steve and I are bound to pass through the area again but more for the purpose of sightseeing on that trip.