My wife and I have now dined at J.W. Heist twice, most recently last night to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. Both visits have been positive overall, with excellent steaks, very good service, and several memorable dishes. That said, our most recent experience fell a little short of what I would expect from one of Bozeman's premier upscale steakhouses in terms of atmosphere. We had a 5:45pm reservation and were seated in a comfortable booth near the front of the restaurant, adjacent to the bar. We started with the fried calamari, which we had also ordered on our previous visit. Unfortunately, this time it was disappointing. There was far too much batter and very little actual calamari. Given how much we enjoyed it previously, perhaps this was simply an off night. The steaks, however, were excellent. My wife ordered the 8-ounce filet and I had the 16-ounce prime strip, both medium rare. Both arrived properly prepared and were flavorful, tender, and delicious. We shared the loaded baked potato and fried Brussels sprouts. The portions were generous and both sides were excellent, particularly the Brussels sprouts with caramelized bacon and small pieces of Granny Smith apple. Service was another highlight. Our waiter, Jordan, was attentive, prompt, and thorough throughout the evening. The additional wait staff were equally conscientious and friendly. My primary reservation concerns the atmosphere. Being seated next to the bar naturally meant more noise, and two nearby tables became particularly loud as the evening progressed. Obviously, a restaurant has limited control over the volume of individual guests, and I also take responsibility for not mentioning when making the reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary. Next time, I'll request a quieter table toward the rear of the dining room. I was also somewhat surprised by how casual the dress standards are. One of the things I appreciate about living in Montana is its relaxed, unpretentious character, and I certainly don't expect formal attire everywhere. My wife and I enjoy getting dressed up when indulging in fine dining, and while we don't expect everyone to arrive in suits and ties or dresses, we do anticipate a level of dress and decorum somewhat above everyday casual. J.W. Heist presents itself as an upscale steakhouse, and an evening for two can easily exceed $200. Seeing shorts and several baseball caps in the dining room--including backwards caps--detracts somewhat from the elevated atmosphere I would expect at that price point. Casual attire in the bar area makes perfect sense, but I think a modest dress standard in the main dining room would help distinguish the experience and make special occasions feel a little more special. Overall, we've enjoyed both of our visits. The quality of the steaks and sides has been excellent, the service has been consistently very good, and we would recommend J.W. Heist to others. We will likely return as well. I simply think a few refinements to the dining-room atmosphere would bring the overall experience more in line with the quality of the food, service, and price point. read more

Came for dinner on a Monday night, made a reservation a few days before. Place was fairly busy. They definitely good service a priority and constantly check in on you. Our drinks were strong, the Larkspur was much better than their Old Fashioned (in our opinion). Our meal started with free bread. Flatiron steak was phenomenal! We felt like the prime rib was well cooked but felt overly heavy with au jus and mushrooms addition. The mashed potatoes and broccolini were good but nothing mind blowing. Dessert (not pictured) was good, we got the cheesecake. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner in Bozeman and you can't miss with the 'Hearth' menu. read more

J.W. Heist Steakhouse - Flatiron, prime rib special, whipped potatoes, and broccolini - Steakhouses Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

First time visit on Wednesday night. Great atmosphere and service. Started with an old fashioned and oysters. The oysters were fresh and tasty. I had the heist salad, brocolini, beets and 28 oz wagyu special for the main. The salad was good, kind of a greek style. It was a little heavy on the vinegar but still good. Everything else was smoked on the hot grill and it really adds to the flavor without overpowering the meal. The smoke and char with a touch of salt was a perfect combination on the brocolini. I normally don't like beets but there were sweet and not overcooked. Surely the star of the night was the wagyu. I asked for it to be between medium rare and medium and that is exactly what they did. The great part was that the char was super nice and crunchy with a perfect salt and pepper rub while the inside was still at the temp I requested. Good overall meal, come prepared to drop a pretty penny for the experience. read more

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We were looking forward to celebrating our anniversary while we were in town. JW Heist is a lovely restaurant. In the middle of downtown main street, the restaurant felt like a true classic steakhouse. It was well decorated and had lovely seating booths in addition to dining tables. Our server Jamie was attentive and helpful. But what to you come to a steakhouse for? It's for the beef! We saw on the menu they offered prime rib on Sunday and Monday. Ok! It was Sunday night. Perfect. We ordered a 16 oz prime rib ($85) that was mentioned was sourced locally in Montana. We ordered a baked potato (additional $14) and a Caesar salad. The prime rib came out rare, as requested but the beef could not have been prime grade. Or choice grade even. Maybe, maybe it was select grade. The meat was hard to cut through and some pieces I couldn't even chew through it. It was just a big hunk of meat and not tender at all. So disappointed! The baked potato was good as was the Caesar salad. But when you come to a steakhouse for a good steak or slice of beef, the meat better be good. Sorry to say I can't recommend our meal here. I really wanted to love it but we left disappointed. read more

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This place is top shelf! You feel it the minute you walk in the upscale restaurant and bar area. We came in Saturday 12/13 with a large group (15). We could only get 12 on one large table so 3 were seated on a table close by. That was fine, we are just happy to get us all in together. The service was Outstanding! From our waiter, Dillion, to our sommelier Jen, to the bussers, everyone worked together to get the plates and utensils cleared and replaced, and the wine glasses filled. Our food was amazing! The Beef tartare and the oysters were a hit. The steaks were cooked perfect, and our sides (Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Broccolini, and Whipped Potatoes) were excellent. For dessert we had the Baked Alaska & Butterscotch Chantilly. The Chantilly was my favorite and was so good. See my pics for a view. Love this place and will be back! Cheers! read more

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The ambiance was quiet and romantic! Excellent clam chowder. The evenings special of 24 oz bone in ribeye, aged 22 days from local ranch with pork soy based Demi glaze was outstanding as were the sides of Brussel sprouts and whipped potatoes. The butterscotch budino was creamy, smooth, and so decadent! Very attentive and friendly staff! read more

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I had the lobster Oscar (filet). Over cooked and chewy - weird for a filet. My guess is that it's the producer they use for their steaks - Little belt cattle co. (Tim Sheehy's hobby ranch). The lobster and béarnaise were both cold. My dad had the French onion soup to start and the crostini was rock hard and when he was attempting to break through it, the soup splashed up and ruined his white sweater. Our family friend was standing near us when we were seated at the bar (before we were seated) and they told him he couldn't stand at the bar. There were no seats left, so he left felling offended. He was just trying to spend his money on overpriced cocktails. Vote with your dollars and support a business that supports other downtown businesses. read more

Came by JW Heist for my brother's mini-bachelor meal. For a group of 8, we ordered a lot of food: beef tartare (2) at $22 ea french onion (2) at $12 ea wedge salad $16 heist salad $14 MT Tomahawk (4) $190 ea -3 medium rare, 1 rare fried brussels $12 grilled broccolini $8 baked potato $12 corn pudding $15 whipped potato $8 all sauces $30 grasshopper (2) $14/ea butterscotch budino $14 ea pray tell $90 a bottle (2) coors light $6 baked alaska flambe $14 Auto gratuity for $241. Also, surcharge cc fee for 3% ($43.38). Waived for cash/debit. Would have been nice to know. Didn't see any signage. Helena was friendly and accommodating as our server. Tomahawk...we liked the rare one more than the medium rares. I do think the consistency of the steaks could use some work, since some medium rares were more cooked than others. Seemed like street parking only. We uber-ed there. Overlal, nice spot to grab a decent steak! read more

If you're looking for a more upscale or nicer spot for a steak type dinner with a business crew or fam or sheer adulting vibes with a nice bar, this is your spot. Average meal pp is probable $80-120 depending on what you choose to share. Eg steak dishes are $80-100. We got the 18 oz ribeye medium rare and it was more rare than medium. Easily shared between 3. Flavor was good tho. Also got the salmon which was cooked medium and super tender and yummy. Best for one person. Spinach salad was meh. Broccolini was good, but Asparagus was thick and seasoned amazing. They ran out of mashed potatoes. The baked potatoes tasted microwaved and was super dry. The beet appetizer deserves a 5 on its own! The crusted pistachios are crazy good as is the creamy sauce that is at the base. The mushroom topping is yummy too. The service was good too. Parking on the Main Street is ok but prob busy on a weekend night at prime time. Nice spot, especially in a small town, as for me, not in a rush to come back but would if others wanted to. read more

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This was probably the best ribeye steak I've ever had. It had an amazing thin crispy texture across most of the steak and was juicy and flavorful. I had heard that Montana was known for their beef quality and that was accurate AF. Their roasted beets were good too. We didn't expect there to be a goat cheese spread along the bottom of it and had to remove that since we didn't like goat cheese. They were happy to adjust the dish for us which was nice of them. read more

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TL;DR: classic steakhouse with some nice modern upgrades. Inconsistent cooks and somewhat inexperienced service leaves us a little disappointed Ordered: - 4 tomahawk steaks for the table all medium rare. 2 were perfect while 2 were overcooked. We mentioned it, and even showed it, to the server who essentially said "sorry, nothing we can do about it". The perfectly cooked ones were so good but the other two were just slowly picked at. - Tartare was forgettable. Not enough mustard in the mix and way too much bread. - Wedge salad was better than the table salad. Definitely enjoyed the bleu cheese dressing as it stands up next to the meat. - French onion soup was a sleeper. Get it. - Baked alaska could've been great but the server literally poured on half of the dish so while one side got toasted, the other was completely untouched. Overall, a good steakhouse but improving the consistency both in the food and the service can really take JW to the next level Cheers, JW read more

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Wonderful steak house with old western classy style ambiance. 10oz prime ribeye was cooked on smoke grill top. Excellent flavor! Chopped salad with bacon and corn suffle are cherry on top. Service was impeccable. Enjoyed our dinner thoroughly. Will be back!!! read more

We made a reservation yesterday evening for my husband's birthday. The service was terrible. We finally left after waiting 1 hour for our main courses. And the restaurant was relatively empty. No one came by our table in 30 minutes despite having a server and an assistant greet us early on. When we told them we were not waiting any longer as it was 9 and other restaurants would close if we didn't leave. The GM Sam apologized, gave us our bill, said "they dropped the ball", but did not even take a glass of wine off of the bill to compensate for our long wait and ruined birthday plans. I would write the restaurant, but the communication goes to Sam which apparently is a waste of time since he gave us our bill. This place is very expensive and should have much better service and response when they "drop the ball". We went to blackbird after just before they closed and had a great meal albeit late. Do not waste your time or money here, read more

From the moment we entered I knew it was going to be an upscale experience with top notch steak! Found this steakhouse from a TikTok recommendation. It did not disappoint and Stephanie our server was on point with suggestions! The atheistic is a classic old-school steakhouse with dark wood, and the staff is all dressed in uniform. The steak was like butter. One of the best steaks I have had. I highly recommend. read more

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Party of eight on a Friday. It was a celebration and everyone was in a great mood. Downtown Bozeman was beautiful that evening. We were sat with in 10 minutes. We had reservations. We started with various apps and drinks. The servers were great. We had oysters fresh and Rockefeller, calamari, shrimp and fried deviled egg. Everything was served fast and fresh. The servers did a great job with explaining the menu. I ordered the short rib. Which is the definition of too much food. It was quite tasty and I finished it. I could have and should have taken half to go. I got to try a mate's the ribeye. Delicious. Tender, fatty and smokey. They did a great job. I'd give it 5-stars, it it weren't really over priced. There are much better values in Bozeman. Our bill was eye-watering. The food was great, the staff excellent, but this place is for those who aren't looking for a deal. read more

J.W. Heist Steakhouse - Short rib. - Steakhouses Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Food was amazing! Everything was top notch! Highly recommend! Ribeye was so delicious!

steaks are great; we ate there 2 different nights and the service was excellent both nights! bone in filet is excellent. it's just perfect if you want a nice dark western steakhouse read more

I went there by myself and felt very comfortable. I had French onion soup which was tasty but standard. I also had baked Alaska which was delicious and presented very well. Table side flambé! Excellent service. Nice ambience. Definitely a worthwhile experience. read more

So very disappointing. This was our second time at Heist and we were celebrating yet another birthday. I was sooo looking forward to enjoying another wonderful meal. Let me say that everyone in our party of four (not me) were very happy with the food. I ordered the crab cake appetizer, and the asparagus. Much to my surprise I decided on the Prime Rib instead of the filet. The crab cake was delicious hands down. The asparagus was terrible. At its delivery it looked old, large I mean big asparagus shafts that were faded green and appeared old. They were gritty in texture and simply not good. Now to the Prime Rib. Upon delivery it looked amazing. Perfectly prepared and juicy. I always enjoy the edges of the meat. More tasteful and tender. That was a winner. The rest of the meat although beautiful was so TUFF that it was not even worth the chew. Tough, Tough, Tough shall I go on. This place should be ashamed for delivering this meal. It is a Sunday night. The final bill was close to $600.00. In this world that is just not acceptable. It will be a while before we return. I am up for Land of Magic in Logan. Far better value. read more

We went for social hour (3-5). While the food was amazing, I do wish they had a few more items to choose from. We didn't realize you could not order anything but the four appetizers. So we ordered 3 of the 4 - oysters, bone marrow, and crab dipa skipped the shrimp cocktail. I had never had bone marrow. It was super tasty and the really nice thing was the pesto was not loaded with garlic. It just had great flavor. Our server took great care of us. I definitely want to go back for the full dinner menu. read more

Great steak and loved our waiter, we had best cocktails and the vibe in restaurant so steak house Montana read more

J.W. Heist Steakhouse - Cocktails - Steakhouses Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Feels Like Royalty in a Hunting Lodge - Plus That Butterscotch Budino! J.W. Heist Steakhouse in Bozeman is a place that knows how to do it right. We sat at the bar, and from start to finish, the experience was fantastic. The atmosphere is something special--it feels like you've stepped into a fancy hunting lodge with a touch of royalty. The warm wood tones, elegant decor, and upscale-yet-cozy vibe make it a perfect spot for a night out. Our bartender, Jenna, was awesome--friendly, helpful, and happy to walk us through the drink options. My girlfriend, Heather, ordered an Old-Fashioned, which was smooth and well-crafted, while I went with a delicious IPA that hit the spot. And then came the dessert. We ordered the Butterscotch Budino, which we already knew was going to be dangerous because we had popped in a few months ago, right around their opening weekend, and had it then. One bite, and yep--just as good as we remembered. Creamy, rich, and absolutely addictive. We tried to resist, but... we ordered a second one. No regrets. Whether you're in Bozeman for a visit or you're a local looking for an elevated night out, J.W. Heist Steakhouse is a must. Sit at the bar if you can--the service is top-notch, the atmosphere is unbeatable, and that Budino? Game-changer. read more

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We had a reservation, walked there from our hotel was seated within 5-7 min of arrival. Our server Lindsey was Excellent! She knows the menu, the history of the place, the staff and beyond. She was very detailed and knowing it was our 1st time she encouraged us to go see the kitchen, and we did! My 1st drink way strong, so I cut it back on #2. The food not as impressive as some steakhouses I've been too but not bad. The main issue we had was our steaks Filets were not hot, not even really warm. They had a smoky taste and I kept mine but my bf sent his back and was still unhappy and chose not to eat it. The grilled asparagus was hot & tasty, The whipped potatoes just that smooth & creamy. Not a fan of the French onion soup, had an odd color. Very greasy and did not taste like house made French onion soup, But it was bloody hot! The bread basket kinda disappointing looked like Hawaiian bread rolls, tasted like a potato roll. Nothing to rave about. Crème Brûlée dessert was good. It's kinda loud inside, dim lighting, seating is very close to your neighbor at least where we sat. Tight walkways to get towards the kitchen and bathrooms. we always make a "quick" friend no matter where we go, and tonight was no different on our way to the kitchen a man named Scotty at the bar stopped us to say hi, ask where we're from and have a quick chat. (He was not a local either on a business trip ) so it was fun to see friendly people inside. To be frank, the service was the best, Lindsey is a Fantastic & knowledgeable server. We'd probably come back if we were in the area, try it again and make different choices. But for now we are on steakhouse scavenger hunts so tonight we will find another new place here in Bozeman before we head to Billings. read more

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The Prime rib was amazing!!! The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was top notch. I will surely be back the next time I'm in Bozeman.

I enjoyed sitting at the bar. Great drinks, steaks are amazing, service top notch. Great local vib.

This restaurant is a beautiful space. Unfortunately all the entrée items don't match up. Some were good, but the Sunday and Monday night specials ....prime rib were inedible. So hard to accomplish that!! No excuse , cold .....just simply a bad experience. Avoid. Aso bar didn't serve a beer on tap, nor Bloodymarys? Curious! read more

Amazing. What a beautiful evening out to celebrate something special. The food was incredible, every meal was cooked to perfection and equally as perfect was our service! This is a wonderful place to just sit back and be spoiled! read more

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Food service and ambience were all outstanding. Coming from a major metropolitan area with multiple restaurants of this caliber, and having eaten at high end restaurants around the world, I can say with certainty that this restaurant was absolutely excellent! What a lovely knowledgeable staff. The food was off the charts. The drinks were perfection. And the decor and vibes were top notch!! Highly recommend if you've got a little money to dump- it ain't cheap, but what is anymore!? This is your money well spent. Thanks Heist! read more

Great spot for a large group of fellas for our last night in Bozeman. Really enjoyed the ambiance and decor - well appointed, dim, and very "Montana". Service was exceptional and on the ball all night, especially considering we had a party of 12, and the sommelier provided some great guidance. We got a little carried away with apps, but I'm happy to report they were all quite tasty: oysters and beef tartar. Followed it up with the 18oz. ribeye. Not the best ribeye I've ever had, but a solid showing 4/5. Excellent experience all around. read more

We brought in a big group to J.W. Heist for dinner and had a fantastic experience. The food was great, the atmosphere was awesome, and all of the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. We will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Very good food, excellent cocktails and a perfect dining atmosphere, but WAY too expensive.

We wanted a good Montana beef steak and this place didn't disappoint. The sear was perfect on my medium rare strip steak. The French onion soup was the best I've ever had. Our server Chloé was very attentive and friendly. She made us feel special. The restaurant is beautiful, perfect for a date or a special occasion. You can even see the steaks being cooked in the back area of the restaurant. read more

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Not worth the wait and cost. Service and food mediocre. When in Bozeman don't plan to return

Prime rib was dry and au jus made it worse As well as food was just barley warm. The stuffed baked potato was large yet cool as well. Best part of the meal was the over priced G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe red blend wine. If you want a great meal don't go here. Was trying in out before a large party in December and was a waste of my money and time. This place appears to stay busy only reason is it is down town Bozeman. They need respect their guests and make better food and not just ride on the look and location. read more

Ask for Taylor, Keegan or Jason for outstanding service! They always take great care of us. Locally owned with a hard working & friendly team. Everything we tasted was delicious. The filet was perfection! I preferred mine with the red wine demi glacé & blue cheese crumbles, & my husband preferred his with the béarnaise. Both were very good! The mashed potatoes were fluffy, buttery perfection, and the creamed corn was full of flavor. Be sure to save room for dessert. If you want an Instagram moment, order the baked Alaska. If you want luscious deliciousness, order the butterscotch bourbon dessert - it's a flavor bomb. read more

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This place was fantastic. Service was excellent even though we were handed off between servers. They did an outstanding job. Food was excellent. Great place and I would recommend it highly. I'll be back read more

I'm not sure why this restaurant has the stars it has possibly because the locals don't have a lot of choices for fine dining here. To start we had shrimp cocktail the was warm and chewy. Not sure how long they were sitting out. Next, my husband ordered a Caesar Salad that was inedible. He told the waitress and she took it and left. I ordered a glass of Malbec with my steak that was way too tangy or too young to be served. Definitely not a wine that should be on a wine list at a high end restaurant. My husband ordered the rib eye and half of the steak was gristle. I have never seen a steak like this at a price point of ninety-eight dollars. Really half the steak gristle? I didn't get to take a picture before the busboy took it away. I had the filet that was decent but I asked for a horseradish crust and was given some kind of sauce that looked like ranch didn't taste like horseradish at all. Don't get the corn pudding that was more corn bread-y than anything. The best part of the meal was the burrata and the only thing I would recommend. Save your money and go to Texas Roadhouse. We have had better steaks there for a lot less. I would say the service was good but at the end of the meal we were never asked about how it was and that Caesar Salad that wasn't touched was still on the bill. No manager came by even though we tried to get her attention several times. read more

Very good expensive nice ambiance. If looking for a romantic steakhouse this place is it.

I went with a party of 11 and they managed to over cook 9 of the steaks. It took them forever to get us our meal and then say if we want a new steak it'll take over 30 minutes. Absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable if you ask me. At that point we don't want to wait another 30 minutes for our meal. The best they did for NINE overcooked steaks was to give us a $60. Terrible place. Won't ever come back. Don't recommend read more

I live in Bozeman and Heist is my & my husband's favorite restaurant. We eat here about once a month and have never had a bad meal or experience. Every member of the staff is polite and professional. The vibe of the restaurant is moody, yet classy. I love that it's not loud like other restaurants, so it's easy to carry on a conversation with your companions. We often take visitors from out of town here and they enjoy it as well. I am not much of a steak person, but there's plenty on the menu for me to enjoy. Still, I always have a bite or two of my husband's steak and they have all been so, so flavorful. This is one of the few places in town where we order an appetizer, main course, and dessert, as well as a cocktail or two -- because they get everything right! read more