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    Gallatin River Lodge

    3.9 (84 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndResorts, New American
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lobster Fettuccine
    Amber G.

    Gallatin River Lodge has been on my list of places to have dinner for a while and I'm glad we finally stopped in. The Gallatin River Lodge was our "treat yourself" date (cue Tom for Parks & Rec). The view from the dining area was beautiful and the staff were incredibly friendly. Since we basically left the restaurant barely able to walk from the food we ate, I'll break down each dosh and our personal opinions: + Crispy Bone Marrow Nuggets - Get it! I'm a huge bone marrow fan and the chef's spin on the delicious app was delicious. Served with toasted bread, stone mustard, fig preserves, and an arugula salsa verde, this dish is a must-have in my opinion. + Happy Hour Lobster Roll - let's be honest, quality seafood can be hard to come by in our landlocked state but this roll was delicious. It's a small sandwich but it packs a good amount of lobster meat for its size. + Duck Duck Goose - my husband thoroughly enjoyed his dish, except maybe the goose confit but that's definitely an acquired taste. The duck breast had a nice, crispy skin and the potatoes were a great compliment. + Lobster Fettuccine - obviously, I wanted lobster this evening! Admittedly, not my favorite dish. The creme sauce was bland and rich at the same time, I know...kind of a weird statement. The smoked trout roe added a much needed saltiness but overall the dish was too fishy for me (and I love fish)! + Beignets - not your typical "Louisiana-style" beignets. These were more like a dense, deep fried donut hole. Actually, they reminded me of Portuguese donuts (andagi) a bit. Regardless, it was tasty. Especially for my husband's sweet tooth. + Creme brûlée - I'd like to say we were an anomaly here because the sugar on our creme brûlée was burnt and before you say, "well yeah, it's supposed to be"...I mean it tasted and smelled like burnt sugar you can't come back from. The custard itself was delicious but I couldn't get past the taste of what I can only describe as a burnt marshmallow that should've been left to disappear into your campfire. Oh, and our drinks were good too! I'm not typically a light weight when it comes to handling my alcohol but that Montana Mule came with a heavy pour, if you know what I mean. My husband was a big fan of the hot apple cider. We had a great night at Gallatin River Lodge! The restaurant has a very laid back and cozy vibe so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a quick dinner. But, if you want to enjoy a nice dinner with someone you love while taking in the beauty of Montana, stop on in!

    Fondue
    Stacy G.

    What a find! Thank you Yelp!! Hannah was our amazing waitress, who not only got us in w/o a reservation just before the rush, but she knows her craft extremely well. And the food was Perfection! The $5 Happy Hour Old Fashioned was spot on We loved the cheese fondue appetizer. And our entrees were delicious. This was a lucky find, bc we're only in Bozeman for 1 night. Highly recommend!

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    Leah M.

    We were unable to eat at the lodge during our stay as the kitchen was closed. Unfortunately I can't enthusiastically recommend the lodge at the current price point. While the location is lovely, over $600 for a room feels exorbitant with no food available on site. We heard from people all over Bozeman that the food is supposed to be great, but without being able to try it, I really can't say. Supposedly this has been resolved now, so perhaps you'll have no issues. Our room was in the second building, first floor and had a nice view of the pond. The in-room air conditioner is quite loud so ideally, visit when you don't need to use it. Enjoyed seeing the wild turkeys and white tailed deer on site and by the road on the way in.

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    Gail M.

    Keith and his Team do an awesome job of managing this amazing property! The lodge is gorgeous and sooo comfy. Most every detail is met. The food is incredible- and Paul makes THE BEST pancakes EVER!!! This is a great place for a couple - very romantic. There were two slight negatives- one was the flies in the dining room. I get it - you're in the country - but...Yikes! The other - make sure you understand that you're not exactly ON the Gallatin River. It's a bit away... you can't see it from your window.

    Beef cheek bourguignon
    William M.

    The food and atmosphere were absolutely top notch. It is a beautiful restaurant to have an amazing meal

    Partial view outside room
    Steve B.

    We stayed at the Lodge for three nights in September and highly recommend it if you're heading to the Bozeman area and would like a nice place to stay with good food and an amazing staff. The grounds are serene and offer great views, and the two Lodge buildings are very well maintained. I believe there are only twelve rooms (or 15?), which was great: we never felt crowded or annoyed by sound. My only "issue" is there's no gym, but fingers crossed they build a good one adjacent to the hotel. The food is apparently really good (friends staying at the hotel spoke highly of it), but we only ate there during a wedding so don't have much info (the wedding food was good, but can't judge a chef and kitchen team by a wedding). We were told by several people that the dishes are fit for foodies. I can say that the coffee was good and there was plenty of it in the morning (thank you!). The staff were better than the views (sorry, Montana) and the main reason for the five stars. Overall, they rose above any Four Seasons or Ritz in which we've stayed around the world. Attentive and connected to the guests without being obsequious, and genuinely fun to hang out with and talk. Management: please don't let it change! We'll be back, and hoping to bring a group of friends.

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    Excellent spot for date night. Cocktails, service, atmosphere, food, etc. Nothing bad to say about this establishment.

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    Food was fantastic. Everything was delicious and my steak was perfectly cooked. Building is beautiful.

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    The setting is stunning and we had a seat at the open doorway overlooking the fly fishing pond and mountains in the distance.

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