Home Ranch Bottoms

We went to the Thirsty Bear in Waterton, Canada for lunch today at our tour director's suggestion…read more It was fantastic! Hunter was our waitress. She did just the right amount of checking back. There when we needed her but never intrusive. The menu was very creative. One in our party had bison stew. Since it's near buffalo jump UNESCO site, really appropriate. Two had a gourmet hotdog. I had Cauliflower tacos. I am going to try to figure out how to make them when I get home. They were delicious! We are so happy we stopped there. We highly recommend them!

Was not super impressed with the food here. Very limited menu. Food served on paper. Very loud…read moreif you sat inside. Great place to listen to live music though.

Burger, Fish Tacos, Summer Salad

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Indoor and outdoor seating (AC inside!)

The Bandit Bar & Saloon

5.0(2 reviews)

23.8 mi

This place is awesome. The owners are friendly and very welcoming, and they have a REALLY good…read morecider on tap. It's honestly a place that feels really home-y, so we always end up staying a good while. I've also been meaning to come back for food, because it looks delicious. They have brunch during the weekend (can't remember the time), which I also need to try.

Love this place. Down home feel, good bartenders and great prices. Friday breakfast is impressive…read moreas well! There's always a place for you at the Bandit!

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The Stillwater Bar

4.4(7 reviews)

19.2 mi

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.

The Stillwater River

Porch and views of parking

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Kip's Beer Garden

3.7(23 reviews)

37.6 mi

Fine as a dive bar. It's what I expected. As long as you want a beer, Kip's is fine…read more The twice per week summer karaoke is horrible for anyone staying in St Mary. It starts at 9 pm and goes until they close at 2 am. You can hear drunk people scream singing Top 40 hits from the 2000s no matter where you are.

We ordered a pizza here after a day at Glacier. It was a divey spot but the back patio was cute. We…read moreordered the pizza that was half veggie, half meat and it took a while to come out. Once it did come out, half of it was so burnt it was basically inedible and the dough on the other half was basically still raw. It was like they were supposed to turn it half way through and had forgotten. I was kind of shocked they would even serve it to us but being starving after having waited so long already and also it being the middle of nowhere so there's not many other options around, we picked it apart and ate what we could. They also don't have very many beers for a place called a beer garden. I would recommend trying somewhere else in the area.

Bar

Divide Pizza

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Patio

The Bierstube

4.4(27 reviews)

16.6 mi

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.

Bratwurst and fries

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Good beer

North Point Bar, Grill & Casino

4.4(27 reviews)

38.9 mi

On our first visit, we came here for dinner and I ordered the prime rib. Delicious. Service was…read moredecent but it got so busy our server disappeared and was running around. We waited a while to get our check, so if you're in a hurry, I don't recommended going during peak dinner times. Other than that, we left full and happy. The second visit, I sat at the bar. That was a great experience. Loved the bartender, our drinks were fabulous and the finger foods were just what we needed. I'm a sucker for some cheese-sticks and when I heard they were beer battered, it was a must! Beer battered cheese-sticks and French fries are what we ordered bc what else pairs with a good drink?

The food was alright (we were not very hungry, so if we were it probably would have been better!)…read more We split the nachos and an order of fries. Portions were HUGE for the price! They did a fun drawing for money that happens weekly! Service was plentiful and extremely friendly! The entire place is VERY clean and inviting!

Bar area

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Stonefly Lounge

4.1(23 reviews)

22.4 mi

You want a local bar in and around Glacier? This is your…read moreplace. Walked in here and completely felt out of place and that's a good thing. A lot bigger inside than it looks on the outside but still cozy in that everyone sticks together. I wasn't here too long but I heard a lot of laughs and that cool murmur when you just know that great conversations are happening

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!

Backyard

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Dog Creek Lodge Restaurant & Bar

4.6(5 reviews)

18.2 mi

Food was amazing. Hubby had the prime rib I had a salad and jalapeño poppers which were fabulous…read more If anything get the poppers. Not deep fried, stuffed with cream cheese. Yummy!! Service was great and they have a full bar.

The food was amazing! Lettuce was freshly picked from the garden on site, and everything else…read moretasted great. The clothing for sale was also great! Highly recommend 5 stars

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A Bar Montana

4.4(37 reviews)

47.5 mi

Come hungry... and maybe skip breakfast first! The portions here are absolutely huge, and every…read morebite was delicious. This is the kind of place where your eyes tell you, "I can finish that," and your stomach quickly reminds you who's really in charge. Even with a packed house, the service was friendly, fast, and made us feel right at home. The local neighborhood vibe is exactly what you hope for--relaxed, welcoming, and full of people who clearly know they've found a great spot. Whether you're pulling up a stool at the bar for a cocktail or settling in for a meal, you're in for a treat. Great food, generous portions, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back... just with a little more room in our stomachs next time!

Absolutely love this place, there is always something happening, fantastic outdoor garden and stage…read morefor performances. A Bar has great food and great service, also shout out to Wayne who works there.. you are an absolute legend!!

Such a cool bar!

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Fun bar atmosphere.

Dew Drop Inn

3.3(13 reviews)

21.2 mi

Fun memory. We stayed the night in one of the cabins on the property. The cabin was small, but…read moreclean with bunk beds and a queen size bed across from it. There was a small refrigerator and a coffee pot with coffee provided. There was not running water or a bathroom in the cabins but a communal bathhouse which was also clean and had toilets, sinks and showers, was within easy walking distance of all cabins/camping sites. Great thing about this location is it is located 5 minutes from the west entrance to Glacier National Park. Management provided 2 chips for free drinks at the Dew Drop Inn that is located at the front of the property. After we got settled we headed to the bar. It was cozy and welcoming. We sat at the bar and bartender was friendly and knowkedgable. He was making shots for other patrons and we opted for the alien brain hemorrhage, which had peach schnapps, Baileys, grenadine and blue curacao. It was pretty tasty but drink it quick as the Baileys curdles. They had a pool table, friendly patrons and a neighborhood bar atmosphere. Food is served until 9 but we were there later than that so just had drinks and walked back to our cabin.

This place was recommended to us by the distillery down the street. I was craving a good…read morehamburger. And let me tell you this place did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and only ordered food. The bartender was extremely nice and gracious. My husband is very picky About his food and after the first bite, he said it was absolutely one of the best burger he's ever had. No frills,just meat, cheese, lettuce, onion and tomatoes,on a perfectly toasted bun all together absolute perfection. The garlic Parmesan fries were also delicious. We will return for the steaks. The ambiance is what a traditional side of the road dive bar would be with locals, but we found them to be welcoming and friendly.

Alien brain hemorrhage

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Hallie Y.

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7 years ago

OMG! Jake was completely wasted during the shift (our bartender/waiter/cook) and somebody told us to go fuck ourselves (Jake's brother Dylan?). I thought we were OK, but obviously not. We asked to use their shower services after a long day hiking near Logan Pass. They said that we can't use the shower because we didn't order any food. We also thought about using their services for housing that night. We called ahead of time and spoke to somebody named Heather. She told us to swing by and see what was available. Though, after all that happened, we decided to go with a hostel up the road. IF Jake and Dylan hadn't of been so unfriendly we wouldn't had a great time. We eventually found a place to eat, but it was owned by the same people and was AWFUL! Do not think the Saloon up the road will do any better than this place! Go to the Mercantile! read more

Daniel K.

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7 years ago

It's a complete joke! They didn't have everything on the menu prepared so they were "out". The bartender/server/cook was just some ordinary pothead from Cali with a broken arm. The only thing this place has going for itself is a television with cable and mediocre wifi. Go to the merc! read more

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NOTE: we only got ice cream. We stopped at Freda's after spending the day exploring Glacier…read moreNational Park, and it was the perfect treat. I ordered their famous huckleberry ice cream, and it was delicious. It reminded me a lot of blueberry but with its own unique flavor. We sat outside on the patio, which has beautiful views and was a great place to relax after a long day, plus they had live music. The staff was really friendly and even let us sample a few flavors before deciding.

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The Rendezvous

4.3

(10 reviews)

After a 15 mile hike in glacier, we were ravenous and wanted the best burger ever and we found it…read moreat the food truck outside. Jalepeno popper smash burger was everything we dreamed about. Greasy and satisfying, fresh and flavorful. The beers were also fab and then there was a DJ playing Afro house music starting at 7 PM for a 50th high school reunion but it was a whole vibe.

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Lucke's Lounge

3.3

(12 reviews)

Came here during my long day at Glacier National Park. We were sweaty and tired and needed some…read moregood food and beverage. We actually came to the lodge wanting to eat in their main restaurant, but the wait was immense, so we settled for a quick table we grabbed at this lounge. Ambiance was really cool. Small, quaint, classy, with some windows looking out upon the giant lake. Really good vibes. We had an excellent server who was just a chill dude who liked to engage in real conversation. He wasn't just in server mode. You know? As for the food, I ordered the Lamb Burger (Amaltheia Dairy Goat Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Tomato, Microgreens, Tzatziki Sauce, Ancient Grain Bun). It was actually excellent. There are a lot of fancy adjectives in that description right there. I'm not sure if it tasted exactly like all those adjectives suggest, but it was mighty tasty and plenty lamby. I also got to sample the Pork Belly Hoagie (Sriracha Aioli, Power Slaw, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro, Crispy Baguette). This one was interesting. Nice pork belly covered in their kale-forward power slaw. Pickled red onion for some tang, a spicy aioli, I was really surprised by how much effort this little place put into their menu. And of course, of course I had to end my meal with a slice of their Montana staple huckleberry pie. Warm, huckley, with an ooegy gooey crust and a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. Just a wow way to end the meal. Overall, for what I was thinking was the mental equivalent of an overpriced, underperforming eatery in the middle of Walt Disney World, I was surprised at the ambiance, the service, and the food at this place. Easily a five star establishment that I hope to return to.

Pros: Conveniently located inside the park, inside a giant…read moreLodge close to the middle of the most visited parts of the park. Ambiance is gorgeous. The inside of the lodge better be gorgeous, for how much it costs to stay there. Beautiful view of the lake outside of the windows. Service was very nice. Younger kids are the majority of their wait staff, so they were more fun and jovial. Food was good. Again, it better be. Cons: All this beauty and centrality mean that finding a table can be difficult, so show up well before you get hangry. Tips: Get the burger, skip any sandwiches that have kale in it, and for the love of God, get the huckleberry pie.

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Simple, inexpensive, and tasty food. Can't say I've been able to use those words to describe food…read morewithin Glacier. Nell's isn't fancy, but I really wish I'd been coming here instead of Ptarmigan's. The trout BLT was tasty!

It was a relief to find vegan/vegetarian options with which to start and end my hike. I got the…read moretofu scramble, which comes with home fries and toast; then the veggie burger that afternoon. The 6:30 AM opening hour is especially handy for those getting an early start!

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