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    James Bar

    4.0 (181 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    JAMES BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Spicy garlic fries

    Missoulas most underrated hidden gem! Such a cute and cozy space, with many TVs if you're trying to watch sports. Great food at super reasonable prices. Had Caesar salad, fries, burgers and beers and didn't break the bank. Will definitely be making this a regular date night spot.

    Lamb Slider
    Heath J.

    I stopped in here for dinner when I was in town for work. The lamb slider stole the show for me. The Mac & Cheese was good but nothing to rave about compared to what we make at home.

    Montana Lamb Burger.
    Lisa W.

    Whenever I'm craving a delicious and juicy bison burger, I come here! In fact, that is the only thing I ever order because I love it so much. James Bar is a well-known restaurant/bar in downtown Missoula. You can almost always expect the place to be packed full of people, especially on the weekends because their food is THAT good! They use all locally raised meat and their prices are ridiculously inexpensive for the quality you get. I have never been disappointed in their food. Their service however, well let's just say I knocked a star off for their service. The waiters and waitresses are not always on top of things. You should never have to ask to have your drink refilled, but you do here. We had to ask for our bill on our last visit there, and it took the waitress 10 minutes to bring it back to us.....then another 10 minutes to return our card to us. I understand the restaurant is usually pretty busy, but they definitely could use some improvement when it comes to service. Other than that, this is definitely a place I would recommend trying if you are new to Missoula, or even just visiting.

    Chanterelle hedgehog mushrooms sautéed in white wine with goat cheese on crostini!
    Paige A.

    Great place to wander into on a snowy Missoula evening. Romantically rustic and hip. The chanterelle hedgehog mushrooms cooked in white wine served on crostini with goat cheese definitely stole the show for me! I think it was a special, we ordered as an appetizer to share with the table. So flavorful and tasty! I easily could've ordered as my entree and been happy. I ordered the burger made with Montana beef and Gorgonzola. Bun was fresh and meat was tender. Can't believe this was my first Gorgonzola burger, very good. It was served with house made potato chips- they were ok. My parents ordered the bison stew and fish and chips. My dad seemed to enjoy the stew as he demolished it without sharing a bite. Seemed like a steal of a deal at $7! Large bowl with 4-5 slices of French bread. My mom's fish (cod) was A-Ok in my opinion. The fries were very tasty. Loved their menu filled with local influences. Our service was good. Music increased in volume and lights dimmed as evening progressed and they transformed into more of a bar scene than a restaurant. I plan to return to try out some more of their unique offerings next time I'm in town.

    8 oz. Sirloin with peppercorn sauce and James Fries
    Mike W.

    James Bar was a perfect stop on an unusually cold Missoula evening. The restaurant was packed but they sat us right down. The staff was friendly and the table next to us was clearly a first date - phenomenal conversation but I don't think there will be a round two. I really liked the staff and the food was great. Who can complain about steak and fries for $20 - only in Montana. Fries were great and the beers were cold.

    Everything is amazing!! I highly recommend
    Michelle H.

    Amazing food and service. Coming back for sure. My husband and I liked the house salad, kale ceaser, and bison burger. Their Last Word cocktail was also amazing.

    Quinoa cakes with lemon aioli

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    I have had better service. The waitress was inattentive to our table. Sweet potato tots were amazing! Skip the truffle fries....

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    Service was great and food was excellent. We ordered ahead and took our food to the park. Would like to eat in restaurant next time

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    Ambiance is always great. Craft drinks and i really enjoy the bar food. You never feel rushed! I'm

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    I came here the other night wanting a classic cocktail. They made a great Sazarac. I will be back to try their other drinks and menu items.

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