It's not easy finding a good meal after 9pm in Whitefish and Kalispell, but McKenzie's stays open till 10pm! Godsend if you're working late like I was during my work trip. Friendly staff kindly seated the five of us at 9:15pm, near the bar area. Bartender did double duty as our server, nice guy! Cocktails here are tasty and about 2/3rds the price of what you'll pay in my hometown of California...my Huckleberry Lemon Drop was fabulous! Large Cobb Salad $16...I was watching my figure due to my work trip, but this salad was huge! Loaded with lots of chicken, avocado, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes & crumbled bleu cheese all on top of some decent lettuce. Steak Frites, $23...a hearty 8 oz USDA choice sirloin topped with cowboy butter...tender, succulent, and juicy. Tasty crispy garlic-parmesan fries too. Great deal for a steak! read more

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Wait staff was awesome. Prices are a bit high. Good food and nice variety. Family friendly w gentle music. read more

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub - Cobb salad - Pizza Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

This was not a very comfortable dining experience. The tables are some of the smallest I've seen. There were four of us; two adults and two children (7 &13) and even without ordering an appetizer, the table felt overcrowded. Once our plates and drinks arrived, there was barely any room left, even for silverware. Because of that, I wouldn't choose to dine in again. The food, however, was good overall. We ordered the chicken Alfredo, and the chicken was cooked perfectly with delicious seasoning and sauce. The kids' pizza portion was quite large! We got a cheese pizza, and my son really enjoyed it, especially with the side salad topped with pieces of pear. We also tried the thin crust cheese pizza, which was good, and a Philly cheesesteak. Unfortunately, the cheesesteak was a bit disappointing. The bread was so soggy that the sandwich fell apart and had to be eaten with a fork. read more

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Good pizza. Good beer. Great service. You can't go wrong with this pizza. I went in for dinner and worked on my computer. The waitress was attentive the entire tim; a nice change of pace compared to other establishments I've done the same at. read more

Just finished eating at this spot and had to write this review because this restaurant is AMAZING! My server was incredibly kind and attentive; the service was perfect and welcoming. I had the grizzly burger and huckleberry ice cream. Oh my god you cannot go wrong with huckleberry ice cream anywhere in Montana but MacKenzie was top tier. Super clean inside and good atmosphere. Will 100% dine here again when in Kalispell! read more

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub - Grizzly burger - Pizza Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

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Overall this was an ok experience. We started with soups that somewhat looked like they came from the day before. Our entrees were ok and the steak we ordered had to be asked for twice before we got it. Said steak then had a puddle of juices when it was for a salad. While I would go back for a quick meal there are somethings that could be improved upon, over time. read more

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The Greek salad with chicken was large and delicious! Chicken was a tad dry. The Caesar salad with chicken was smaller and a little wilted. Not nearly as good. The flourless chocolate cake wasn't really a cake - more like a dense mousse. Flavor was excellent and it felt rich to eat, but was the dessert with the fewest calories. Server didn't bring lemon with the water refill, and he gave us someone else's bill. Minimal attention given to us. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars... I would. We arrived late at night, hungry after a long day of hiking. The hostess ignored us standing there for a LONG minute until we actually asked if we could have a table for 2. She then snapped into action and got us to a table. We were seated near the bar. It was darkly lit and surrounded by TV's... typical sports bar vibe. I ordered a spicey chicken sandwich which when arrived was literally a flat piece of bland chicken on a soggy bun with a couple pieces of pineapple on top. My husband ordered a bison burger, medium rare. When he went to cut into it it was literally so tough that it sent his knife flying across the restaurant. Upon further inspection, it was not only well done but burnt. We sent it back and the server said she would get another one to us as soon as possible. When the remake arrived... it was well done again. At this point we had been sitting at the restaurant about an hour. I had eaten my (disappointing) chicken sandwich alone and my husband was just done with the whole ordeal and wanted to leave hungry. After sending his burger back again, he informed the waitress he wasn't willing to pay for his meal. She did take it off the bill. As we were going to pay for my sandwich, someone sidled up to our table and only said "Hi." Now, he was wearing a uniform but it was pretty weird. My husband was like "um, what's up, how can we help you?" Which then prompted him to say he was sent by our sever because "we wanted to speak to a manager." Which we never actually asked to do... but he could have introduced himself. We explained the situation and he did apologize... about a hundred awkward times. The apology was a great start, but not an actual solution. The solution only came several minutes later when my husband brought up that the whole meal should be comped. The saving grace was the server/bartender. She was attentive and good at her job. But everything else was a nightmare. read more

Love it. Way to go. Pizza, beer, great service. Comfortable casual environment. My friend had the Mack loving and loved it. read more

mackenzie river never fails to do me good. Came in here a bit ago with my buddies right before closing and got some simple food, our server was so sweet and i asked for JUST a side of ceasar dressing and she brought it and it was amazing. Must say, she said the cleaner you guys use before closing makes her tear up, we felt bad LOL!!! The ambiance was great, just quiet and calm. Will come back read more

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Brought my wife and the kids to Mackenzie River after church. We ordered wings, frites, pasta, a burger and a cheese pizza! Everything was delicious. It was pretty busy but only had to wait 15 minutes. The waitress was awesome! Even though it was super busy she was able to provide excellent service. I had the frites and they were delicious. Good music and a great atmosphere gets you a 5 star review from us ! read more

Was in town for business decided to walk to somewhere nearby to grab dinner. First place i stopped at didn't take AMEX so on to the next spot and here i landed at MacKenzie River Pizza. I had a seat at the bar and it was a popping place. I would say 75% of the bar stools were taken so that has to be a good sign. I ordered an amber ale and a bison burger with fries. I was a little concerned because the bartender didn't ask how I wanted my burger cooked so I expected well done instead of medium like I prefer. Burger came out medium well so that wasn't to bad but the fries were cold. Like they had been setting under a heat lamp for a long period of time. The burger was juicy and the huckleberry-jalepeno BBQ sauce had a nice little sweetness then a little heat at the end. Nothing crazy but pleasant. Bacon was nice thick and crispy as well. Overall it was a nice meal and the bartender did his best to interact with everyone he was just outnumbered. read more

Had the Tomato and Basil Pizza, it was very tasty! The hand tossed crust was amazing. It was so good we went back a few days later and had the same thing! The staff were very friendly and the service was fast and courteous. I would go there again. read more

The food was nice. The only downside is they 45minutes to make a pizza. one cheese pizza. Service not great. Vibes are chill i guess

This is one of our family's goto spots for dinner. There is something everyone enjoys. The atmosphere is pretty good. We've gone at some busy times and haven't had much of a wait. We do go either a little before or after six just to avoid the rush. The food is tasty. Not all Mackenzie's have a full menu but this one has the full menu. This is great as their burgers are a good value. read more

Went in for lunch today. Had the Taco Trio 1 shrimp 1 chicken and 1 pork carnitas. All 3 was very good. Iced tea was good as well. Will definitely be back and try something else. read more

Our waitress was the best thing about this place She was sweet and so nice and answered all our questions about the surrounding area We had just flown in for a week long stay in Kalispell to visit GNP Food was good too read more

Fast service, nice atmosphere, and honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. Who would've thought I'd find an awesome Californian burger in Montana? Others in the party had the small BBQ Chicken Pizza and Korean Salmon Bowl, which were also excellent. Considering it was hopping on a Friday night, service was friendly and quick. A pleasant surprise before flying out of Kalispell! read more

Gluten-free pizza and lodgepoles are delicious. Service is always so friendly. Only problem is that it's filthy and I worry about the kitchen after what I saw today. Our table had meat and crumbs all over, other tables had terrible messes on floor with no effort to pick up. The worse is the filth in the bathrooms and how the toilet bases haven't been cleaned in a long time. What does the cooking area look like? read more

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This is a great place in Kalispell. Came for dinner one night while staying in Somers, MT. We sat at the bar and the two guys behind the bar were awesome. They were attentive and told you exactly what they thought of their cocktails and offer sample of The beer. We decided on the Hot Hawaiian pizza with a small house salad. The salad came first and was the perfect size for 2. It was fresh with a variety of ingredients. The blue cheese dressing was homemade, rich, and plenty of chunks. Now the pizza was outstanding. We got the original crust which was thinner on the bottom with a raised puffed crust. Just the right crispness with a softer center. To me it was perfection. The bbq sauce with the jalapeños and spicy sausage and pineapple was heavenly. So so good. The bar scene was lively, local, and very friendly. I highly recommend this place if you're every in the area. read more

I would say the food is overrated, the gluten free pizza was a let down, the bar is nice though and is decently priced.

We love this place so much we ate here twice for lunch in 3 days! Hands down the baked ziti was my favorite dish, their pasta overall is just to die for. The flavors are just perfect and I'm salivating thinking about it. Our Uber driver from the airport mentioned how good their pasta was so we had to try it :) I also had a Cobb salad w/ ranch and loved it as well. I would highly suggest the restaurant putting the small salad in a little bit wider of a bowl. Its extremely hard to mix up without getting salad everywhere lol. The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is... Service is subpar: I totally understand places are still recovering from Covid but our waitress rolled her eyes when I asked for a beer flight... I know flights are a pain in the ass but come on I tip well, I'm not a jerk, and I smile a lot. No need for the annoyance :). Some of our requests for condiments or drink refills were never brought and I had to go to the bar for additional plates bc our waitress disappeared after our food was delivered. My moms pasta she ordered was forgotten to be rung in (admitted by the waitress) so we ate our food and 15 mins later my mom finally got our pasta. But, the pasta was worth it so like I said... I'll be back. Lol Recommendations: get there early for lunch and/or dinner bc it fills up super fast during rush!!! read more

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub - a flight of beers - Pizza Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Food was discounted for their anniversary and the service was good. We had the willow creek sandwich. The bar area at this location is our favorite read more

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub - Willow Creek delicious!! - Pizza Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Food was mediocre. Not inedible but definitely nothing special. Service was quite slow. I'm not sure if it was that they were understaffed or what because there were plenty of open tables. read more

Horrible so called Humble Pie pizza, just a few pieces of spinach, cheese was clumped on Pell Mell, and tasted awful. Would have been better off getting cheesy bread at a grocery store. Service asked me twice if I had an order. Would not eat carryout from there again. read more

Ugh. I went in for a late lunch at 3:00 pm. Nathan was my server and It took a while for him to come to the table. I placed an order for soup and salad. 20 minutes later I asked him if he could bring me my soup. "Oh Yea" I get. The Mediterranean Vegetable Soup and Salad come. The soup had maybe 5 beans in it, the rest was broth. Took another 10 minutes to get his attention to ask if the soup should have more vegetables in it. By this time I just wanted him to take the soup back when we finally talked about it. The salad was good (I ordered a small salad as I thought I was having soup.) Asked for the check, it was $12.50. I paid in cash with a $20 and he asked me if I wanted change. REALLY? A 60% tip for that? $8.00 change was provided ("I don't keep change he said." So as a result, I left $2.00, not $2.50 for a tip. Wanted to try a local place. Thinking the Chic-FilA across the street would have been far more reliable and quick for soup and salad. An hour start to finish. UGH! read more

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub - Chicken salad - Pizza Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Our flight is at night, so I booked an employee discount for a night at the Holiday Inn. We went to grab an early lunch and found a bar next to the hotel. The bartender was nice, and their IPA was so tasty. We had salad nothing great but decent. The clam chowder was below average, but my husband loved the French onion soup, which was pretty good. The funny thing I noticed was that kids can sit at the bar, which is nice for parents who don't have to wait for a table. read more

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Five stars because over many years (probably almost ten years now!), it has become a default spot to eat for us! Lots of variety--pizza, pasta, salads, a few taco options, and chilli. We have had one bad experience (Mediocre fish tacos) in our many years going here, but I don't think that's enough to put a dent in the five stars. It's a reliably good resturaunt in a lovely, well-decorated building with generally good service. What more is there to say? It's popular for a reason, so be prepared for crowds! read more

We had great service and food when we visited on a Thursday for lunch. The place has fun ambiance and a very large menu. We had a huckleberry ricotta flatbread with caramelized onions ($10). It was a great mix of flavors. We also had a small southwest chicken salad. It was made with fresh mixed greens and grilled chicken. The food is a great value for the portion and quality served. There is plenty of parking in the attached lot. No outdoor seating. There is a large bar area. I would return! read more

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Our first time here. Came in yo eat. Was told we could not sit at a regular table. They did not want to accommodate some that has had surgery. I can not sit at a high top table.hubby can not sit at a booth. We will not be back!!!!!!!!! read more

Tried to seat 2 people at a table for 8! Waited10 minutes for a table right outside kitchen for multiple seatings. When I refused seating, the server said it was all she had-POOR! read more

Have been there a few times, first time we went we got things other than pizza and it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Tried them again and went with pizza and lodgepoles and they were fantastic! It was our mistake not ordering the pizza at a pizza place! Prices aren't bad, food is great and we've never had a negative experience with the staff. Really great pizza option in town! read more

Looks like a chain, but is a Montana restaurant. Loved the Bob IPA and Treasure Tacos. Say hi to Shahayla at the bar.

Great food. Normally great service. Great family environment. Ambience is unique to the area in Montana.

Great service at the bar. Wish the tv placement was better to actually watch the game but food and drinks were good and came out quickly.

Stopped for an appetizer, the smoked trout spread is delicious, served with toasted bread slices. The service was good, the bartenders were busy. Good selection of beer, mixed drinks and wine. Update after visiting the Whitefish location. read more

Great loved it Food was great Will go again Family keeps asking to go back again. Must try read more

Excellent ambiance; terrific service; delicious food and drinks. Highly recommended!! This is a great place!

I asked my husband to bring me home a pasta dish from there. He was there eating pizza with our son. They brought it home, my 1st bite of broccoli & pasta was wrapped in a long blond hair. I gave that to my dog. Two bites later, I pulled a hair from my throat. They asked me if I wanted a coupon. Nope. I won't ever eat there again. I'll feel sick if I do. Just the thought makes me heave. My dog liked all the hair & all though. read more

The pulled pork sliders were excellent, but everything else seemed lackluster. My son was happy with this his hamburgers kids meal, fish and chips was okay, and Buffalo Mac was a dry disappointment. The server didn't come by super often, but she was friendly and even took the mac off our bill after asking about it and I gave my feedback. The beer flight was a great deal and nice way to sample different beers. read more

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