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.

Did I come here purely because I am a rabid Calgary Flames fan and therefore needed to be here…read morebecause of the Lanny connection? Yes. Yes I did. Was I pleasantly surprised that all the beer was super dang delicious and the food was also good?! Yes. Yes I was!! Get the railroad ties as a snack. And the Hat-trick brew because hockey, duh. Service was amazing! Super friendly and helpful and welcoming. You feel like a regular even if you're just passing through. I'd totally make this a haunt if I lived here!

Came in from out of town and this was the best food I had in all of Montana. Highlights from our…read moremeal was the grilled chicken sandwich and the huckleberry and Brie cheese salad. Simple food done really well Service was great the entire time all the staff members were incredibly friendly and if you have a nice day I highly recommend sitting outside to enjoy the patio with the creek going behind it. Great stop after a day on the lake

Excellent service by Kayla and the food was delicious!! Don't miss Margarita Mondays! That was a…read moreplus and the margaritas were fantastic!

Great place to sit on the deck in the sunshine and look at the lake while enjoying drinks and food…read more Great, friendly service, good attention to detail came around frequently to check up on us. Drinks were delicious as well as the food. I haven't had a Chicago dog in quite a while and they actually have the Chicago style peppers on. It was awesome.

If you're looking for a great meal with one of the best lakefront views in Montana, stop reading…read morereviews and just go to The Sitting Duck. We had an absolutely fantastic experience. The food was incredible from start to finish, and the service was even better. Bella was our waitress and was thoughtful, attentive, efficient, and checked on us frequently without ever being intrusive. Riley was also wonderful--bringing drinks, checking on our table, and making sure we had everything we needed. Behind the bar, Drew had fantastic recommendations and helped us discover some great drinks. They made my daughter's 10th birthday super special!!! Speaking of drinks- don't miss the fun cocktail that comes with a rubber duck. They also have an excellent wine list and a great beer selection. What really stood out was how friendly the entire staff was. We visited with our two children and our two Golden Retrievers, and everyone made us feel welcome. While we waited for our food, the kids had a blast playing by the lakeshore, throwing rocks, and enjoying the beautiful setting. As for the occasional negative reviews--this is a very popular lakefront restaurant, and during peak times it gets busy. That's part of dining at one of the most sought-after spots in Bigfork. Relax, enjoy the view, order a drink, and soak in the experience. Great food, amazing staff, beautiful location, dog-friendly, family-friendly, and worth every minute. We will absolutely be back.

Great location right on the water. Staff were friendly and the drinks were inexpensive.read more

We ordered the burgers and they were delicious. Service was…read moregood Ambiance was cool I would recommend you try it out

Great food, good service, neat atmosphere. Makes this a good place to stop for something to eat…read more Your gonna love it

First time there; really disappointed. Called ahead to ask if burgers could be cooked to order…read more(medium) and was assured they could. Get to the place, order one burger medium and the other well, both with cheese. The burgers come out, one with cheese, the other without. We ask which is the well and which is the medium and the cook tells us, "I only cook burgers one way (which is well). Terrible food and service. Oh, and no fries are served. (Potato salad instead.)

Sip of Montana had some great IPA's this evening. We enjoyed the Rye Sally Rye, a perfect light…read moreIPA for people who don't prefer IPA's. And Hat Trick, which was the favorite and walked out with a Crowler. The vibe was fun, kid friendly, and we even saw a Ms PacMan machine there for the gamer kids. Great local favorites for the parents, and los friendly too, we'll be back for more. The service was exceptional, and we were stoked to be here. The wife really enjoyed the Squatch Wiz + Tangerine brews!

This is the best food I've had traveling around in Montana. It's a little pricier than the other…read moreplaces, but it's worth every penny you spend. I ordered their grapefruit dirty martini. It would normally have grapefruit vodka in it, but I'm not a fan of vodka or any of its flavoring. The kind bartender substituted the alcohol to gin with a splash of grapefruit at no extra charge. I believe the bartender is the owner as it seemed to be a one man show. The same guy was our server, a bus boy, bartender, and our host! He was probably the cook too! Talk about wearing many hats! I ordered the golden and red beets with goat cheese for $12 and this came to the table looking like a colorful masterpiece. Every bite was delicious. The huckleberry creme brûlée was great! The huckleberries are hiding at the bottom of the ramiken. I'm a tourist and was on a mission to eat everything huckleberry and this dessert did not disappoint! It's a must try! My boyfriend ordered the wild mushroom crepe $16 which was roasted wild mushrooms, prosciutto and swiss cheese with mornay sauce. I thought the crepe was a little undercooked, but he absolutely loved it. I also thought it was a bit salty for my taste, but the mushrooms were tasty! I ordered the $16 grilled salmon and andouille sausage over spinach with tomatoes, fresh orange and red onion. I never heard of these two proteins together, but they make a dynamic duo! I'd like to say it's a warm salad and it was so good! The charred salmon was the star of this dish!

Yummy yummy yum yum... Escargot, frog legs, French onion…read moresoup, Duck and waiting for the Huckleberry cremebroulle ! Oh and the wine, paired well with the duck.

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