Not a lot of choices in Darby MT to eat so we decided on this little joint. The 4 stars is for the amazing pizza and the girl helping us. The menu isn't too big, which can be good, but... just no choices that I was in the mood for. I opted for a steak salad but they ran out of steak, so I got chicken. Salad was good, not worth the price. I feel the prices are pretty high for the quality of food and ambiance. They were not taking credit cards only cash it checks, not sure if it's because the credit terminal was broken or if that's their policy. I wished they could have told me before, imagine if I didn't have cash? Thank god I did. read more

Little Blue Joint - American Near Me - Darby, Montana

Food was okay, girl was sweet. Pretty overpriced for simple food like pizza and burgers. It was pretty dead when we went in for dinner . We rushed over because google says they close at 7:30pm but the girl informed us they have different closing times depending on who is working, which makes things a little inconvenient since there's not much else around to eat. It looked pretty old school inside and you seat yourself, I do like that the chef creates his menu for the week which keeps things exciting. read more

Solid menu. Surprising to find such high quality food in rural Montana. Everyone giving one stars and complaining about wait times and staff issues must be tourist. Welcome to Montana read more

Stopped for dinner on a Saturday night, they were moderately busy but seated us immediately without a reservation. They stress that they make many things from scratch and to go elsewhere if you are looking for fast food. They were pleasant and attentive. My wife ordered a salad which she was pleased with and I ordered the blu burger. The burger came with hand cut fries which were very tasty. The burger was large and cooked to order. I also had a locality brewed stout, also good. I would highly recommend this place for a simple but refreshing dinner dinner. read more

Little Blue Joint - Exterior - American Near Me - Darby, Montana

Absolutely the best Reuben Sandwich I have ever had, and my husband had the Monster Burger and he said it was amazing- no sauce needed on either sandwich- the atmosphere was excellent- and service was excellent. We will be back - it is a must if you visit Darby, Montana! read more

Mike Owner/Chef puts out the best food in the area. Great pizzas & specials at a fair price. Much better than the eatery across the street. Community is awaiting the long anticipated re-opening of the dining room. Hoping Mike at least brings back Sunday Brunch. We need a good breakfast joint!! read more

I work hard for my money.i ordered a pizza with jalapeño on it gotmy pizza and it was so covered with jalapeño it was not edible. I would not waste your time or money . read more

Little Blue Joint - That's what we took off just to try to eat it - American Near Me - Darby, Montana

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This place has gone so downhill. The restaurant doesn't ever appear to be opening again and you can forget about sitting in the bar. It reeks of piss. With all that going on you might just consider getting an order to go, well no. You can't even do that. Your takeout order WILL be wrong. It's guaranteed to be wrong at this point. I don't know if it's a curse or what but I don't think Darby will ever have a decent restaurant again. read more

Do not eat here. Keep driving to Hamilton to get something to eat because Little Blue Joint was terrible. We got the Honey Fire Wings, Blue Burger, and the Reuben sandwich. The Honey Fire Wings were cooked well but the sauce is just honey and cayenne pepper so it lacks saltiness. I think they are onto something great here with that combination if it was just a tiny bit saltier. The Blue Burger is boring and the dollar store kaiser roll it comes on was terrible--it tasted like a 4 day old bagel that was sitting on a table at an Alcohol Anonymous meeting. The Reuben was awful. The corned beef was 25% gristle and fat. The sandwich is drenched in thousand island to mask its mediocrity. Lastly, the fries are trash. The fries appear to be cut in house which is good sign but they tasted like cardboard because of how dry and overcooked they were. Leftover fries from McDonald's found on the floor of your car are less miserable than trying to slog through eating Little Blue Joint's. read more

Went for lunch. Had a small salad and a cheeseburger with fries. The burger was perfect. I am picky about burgers and do not order them often. This was an exceptional burger. The fries were hot and fresh. The salad was crisp and visually pleasing. The dressing was on the side. My friend ordered a Ruben which came on a marbled bread. It was exceptional, I tried a bit. It was a huge sandwich. I should have posted a photo but forgot till it was too late. Will definitely be back. Went back for the brunch. Great brunch!!!! They had pastries, sweet breads, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, stuffed French toast, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, made to order omelettes with a tons of choices and a few other things I can't remember. It was only $10 for all you could eat. Fantastic!!! read more

Our favorite place around. Great food, nostalgia galore, old school, great servers and bar service. Thanks Mike.

The food here is fresh and tasty and honestly so unassuming it may be easy to miss. Anything fried is great and the pizza also is amazing. I like to sit at the bar next door as the restaurant and bar work together and you can have your food delivered there also. Parking is easy and people are friendly. Highly recommend! read more

I've never had a bad meal in the 10 years I've lived in the area. The Chefs Menu never disappoints. The pizza is amazing . Right now my favorite is the Primavera . The Calamari is the best I've had anywhere in the world. Mike Campbell is the real deal. Talented chef. You won't believe you're in Darby , Montana . read more

Great service and great food for a small town. Definitely recommend stopping in after a day of skiing or hiking in the Bitterroot. The service is friendly and attentive. For lunch we did the fish and chips (great batter, size, and cole slaw) and the special of the day which was a pulled rib bone meat with cheese sauce (YUM). read more

Never disappoints. Great food in an authentic Montana setting. Friday and Saturday chef's specials are always fresh and reflect the efforts of a skilled chef and kitchen. read more

Little Blue Joint - Portobello mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat. - American Near Me - Darby, Montana

Let me start by saying....the Steak sandwich is INSANE! Seriously so good! We split the steak sandwich and the Reuben. They were both fabulous but I liked the steak sandwich more; the cheese was creamy and melty, the steak was tender and flavor was great. The Reuben was also good, but a little saltier than I was feeling that day. French fries were so tasty. I read that the ketchup is homemade, I didn't ask to confirm, but regardless, it was amazing!! The pics don't do the amazing taste justice - but here they are! read more

Little Blue Joint - Steak sandwich - American Near Me - Darby, Montana

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It was simple and good. Friendly staff. Good place to have dinner and very affordable ! read more

Little Blue Joint - Soft tacos - American Near Me - Darby, Montana

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Waited 2.5 hours to get food, then when the food came it was no what we ordered. When we told the server she said they ran out of the beef and they gave us steak bits. Again not what we ordered, and the servers were rude and would just walk away when I was trying to explain that they could of came and asked if the meat replacement was OK or if we wanted to order something else. I wouldnt even give even a 1 star review but its a must and will never give them my business again. read more

Pizza was very good. The crust and sauce are a big thing for me. Both where very good. Wine was cheap and staff very friendly and helpful. If you want to have a drink next door it is a little local place with pool table. read more

One of the best pizza's and cheesy breadsticks we have ever had! Seriously wonderful. Great service and cant say enough how good the pepperoni pizza w/garlic was Very very glad we stopped in after a long soak at lost trail hot springs. read more

This restaurant has really gone downhill. It used to be one of our favorites but after our last 3 visits we will not return. We have encountered bad service, bad attitudes, food quality was poor, they were out of menu items, and tonite the place had tons of flies. Yes, flies. We were using our napkins to swat them to try and get rid of them . The waitress even told some people who walked in "that's the fly table, the flies love it there"." We will not return. read more

Excellent wings and tacos. The service was great and COVID-19 service was also available. Don't miss this Little Blue Gem in Darby. It's worth the stop. read more

Excellent food all around. I eat here quite often and have never had a bad meal for dinner....Especially like the ribs( meat literally falls off the bone), and their fish and chips. Food and bar drinks are very reasonably priced. read more

Dont believe the couple of haters who reviewed here...the food is awesome cool waitresses. Little Blue Joint has an executive chef...in Darby MT. read more

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I went to visit my cousin in Darby. She said the ribs are great here. So we picked up some. I got to tell u these were the best ribs I have ever had in my life. Can't wait to go back in September read more

The sign out front says this is not a fast food place and they live up to this. Both the food ( hamburgers) and service was very slow. It was good food but the lack of service detracts from the meal. read more

There are places you go to get good food, knowing it's comfort food made by a good cook. And there are places you go where you expect the same, but are surprised at how elevated comfort food can be, in the hands of a gifted chef. The Blue Joint is one of those. We went twice already and have only recently moved to the area. First time we had the fish and chips. Oh. My. Goodness. Crispy on the outside, hot and succulent on the inside, not greasy and just wonderfulness. Served with homemade potato chips and a coleslaw, replete with celery seed and finely seasoned, and not your typical "saturated with mayonnaise" coleslaw. Our second lunch was the luscious Reuben sandwich. Again, unlike a deli version - the standard Reuben you'd find elsewhere, this Reuben was made with carved corned beef! Like, off a roast! Amazing! On marbled rye with tangy sauerkraut. We also ordered side salads and they were perfect. This will become our new favorite place in our new favorite home. Kudos to the chef, the friendly and welcoming wait staff, and the cloth napkins - because you can tell how much an owner cares by the napkins they use. Will be back, again and again! read more

I stopped in Darby overnight on a road-trip. I stopped here and tried to order dinner.Thankfully they were "out of" my first two choices so I went with the brisket sandwich. It was hands down the best brisket I have ever had!!! read more

Wonderful food, great service! The fries are my favorite. The burger was pretty amazing as well. Everything is fresh!

Finally stopped here after nearly three months in Darby. Ordered iced tea, salad, and the supreme pizza. The iced tea was delicious, and this is coming from an iced tea snob! The salad greens were fresh and the ranch dressing tasted homemade. The pizza? Oh my. Really, really good. Definitely wishing I had come sooner! Update: Ordered the fish and chips to go tonight and OMG. The best I have ever eaten! The people who reviewed this place and said the food was bad? Lies. Completely awesome! read more

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Took forever but good food! We stopped in after a long hike and about died waiting for the food, probably 35 minutes (first world problems, right?). The atmosphere is very simple but the food is good. I had the Bleu Burger (I will say, the fries were very good and heavily peppered which I didn't mind) and my wife had the Fish Tacos, though she complained of some stomach pains later that evening. Probably more from eating quickly on an empty stomach...overall, I would recommend also because there are only a few options in Darby! read more

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Food is always good. However, when you call in order they tell you it'll be an hour. That's ok. Then you show up and they haven't even started your order. Use excuse they are understaffed. That's bullshit. If you're that busy, don't take the order. read more

So glad we stopped here for lunch. Ordered the portobello mushroom sandwich. It was excellent. Fries were also great. They were heavy on pepper so order accordingly. Affordable and delicious lunch. read more

On a road trip from Los Angeles to Glacier Park, MT and stumbled on this gem thanks to reviews. Staff is friendly and efficient, and the restaurant is very modern and clean on the inside, not totally what we were expecting from the rustic exterior or small town location. Two kids and two adults in our party - started with a pitcher of ice water on the table, which we loved! Took our drink orders immediately - proper Roy Rogers from the attached Saloon for the kids, a local beer (Miner's Gold Hefeweizen from Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.) for me. Beer was outstanding and cold, and if not for a long drive ahead, a second one would have been ordered. Menu had some great options, we had a hard time choosing. We started by sharing a small Caesar salad which had buttery homemade croutons and was dressed with a vinaigrette style dressing that was just garlicky and delicious. My son, who has never met a salad he would eat, went back for several bites. My husband and daughter ordered the fish and chips - 3 large pieces of fish that were lightly battered and flash fried. Not thick and heavy, but light and flaky, served with a homemade tartar sauce, fresh coleslaw and the most delicious homemade potato chips! We all made sure not a single one was left. My son and I both got small pizzas, which was waaay more than we both could eat but gave us ample leftovers for dinner the next night. Pizza dough from scratch, cooked in a pizza oven with a delicious sauce, fresh toppings and just the right amount of cheese. The crust was crisp on the bottom and bubbly around the edges. My son said it was second only to a local CA favorite of his, which was high praise! For me, I really think the best I've ever had. We've now told everyone we encountered on our trip about this restaurant, including family in MT. Truly the best place we ate across 4 states and 10 days, hope we get to stop back in! Or hope Chef Michael (who I got to meet on the way out and was super humble and sweet) decides to move to California and open up a place a little closer! read more

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Owner is rude. When my order was made incorrectly (plain chicken instead of marinated as it always has been and is on the menu) I asked the waiter if it could be done with the marinated chicken. Waiter returned and said the chef (owner) said, "I could take it or leave it". read more

We are here today for the Darby rodeo. After a long drive outside of Missoula we were hungry. Searched on yelp and found this little place to be highly rated. I have to say that the reviews lived up to the reality of this great find. On the window they advertised the best fish and chips (real homemade potato chips) in Montana. I would rate their fish and chips among the best I've EVER had. Our friends got a cheeseburger, which they raved about being perfectly seasoned and one of the best they have had and a Reuben sandwich. My buddy said that it was a homemade brisket and was phenomenal. If I had to say where they went wrong it would have been with the coleslaw that came with the fish and chips. It wasn't bad, just wasn't as good as everything else. If we are ever in town we will absolutely eat here again. Our server was desi and she took great care of us. Thank you again yelp for not failing us in finding an amazing place to eat. read more

Delicious! 10 of us came in for a meal before our white water rafting trip down the Selway. Recently remodeled so the place looks great and the owner is also he chef - always a great sign. We got a range of different items and they were all cooked perfectly @ reasonable prices. Highly recommended. read more

Checked in today with my girlfriends for a lazy lunch. The Bloody Cesar's were delicious and served with pickled asparagus and beautiful fat olives and peppers. The special of the day was Fish Taco's and featured Alaskan Cod battered and fried to perfection. Heaven on a plate. Light and fluffy and crazy good. I had the soup of the day which was a roasted red pepper tomato to die for soup. The Ceasar salad was probably the best I ever have had! The dressing was homemade and olive oil based , with tons of garlic and anchovies and homemade croutons. YUM! Never ever disappointed in the quality of the food or service. Always surprised and never disappointed ! Thank You a little Blue Joint! read more

Very friendly servers. Our pizza was good. Not the best I've had but definitely good enough I'd return. $2 Pabst 16oz were a nice bonus.

I had the best prime rib there I've ever had in my life. The pizza there is awesome I will eat there as often as I can.