Everything great!! Delicious, friendly staff Great locale…read moresince we are in hotel, nearby. Love t h e ambiance too.

We had a delicious first meal in Bozeman at this restaurant. Arrived at the end of happy hour, and…read moregot to enjoy some small plates from that menu, and stayed long enough to order a pasta to split from the dinner menu after. We started with the beet and burrata salad, which was full of yummy complimenting flavors and fun textures. I think it could have done without the yellow peppers but I just ate around those. The pepitas with the pistachio butter and beets were excellent, and the burrata added a creamy touch. We also tried the frites and fondue. The fries were thick and browned how I like them, but the fondue wasn't my favorite and was a little too overpowering in flavor for my taste. The parmesan on top of the fries was a nice touch. For beverages I had a local pale ale from Bridger brewing that was crisp and went well with the meal, and my partner tried the rotations shrub (peach), which she said was just okay. The star of the show was the arrabiata pasta made with vodka sauce and Calabrian chilis. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente and was well sauced, truly delicious. The ambiance is nice, and the service was fine. They checked on us frequently but not entirely friendly, maybe our waitress was having a bad day. The meal was a little on the pricier side but I felt the happy hour prices were fair. We would return when visiting Bozeman.

Our party of 4 ate here for our first meal in Montana. The place is much bigger inside than how it…read morelooked outside. When we came in at around 4pm, there seemed to be plenty of tables available but after an hour, the place quickly filled up. Vibes/Service: Parking lot in the back and it seemed there was some street parking available as well. Many, many tables available with bar seating as well. It can certainly fit a larger group. Great service from our server. Checked on us often and filled up our waters. Food: Because it was our first meal here, we wanted to try out their staple dishes. -Bison Potstickers ($16): 5 pieces topped with mango and garlic chili sauce and served with some coleslaw. Rich and filling, paired well with the sauce. Would order this again! -Bison Patty Melt ($22): it was my first time eating Bison, the waiter suggested medium rare. It looked more red than I usually like but it actually was juicy and tasty-- I guess this is the difference between a regular beef patty. I'd also order this again. -Served with pepper parmesan fries which was so uniquely food. Fries were fresh. -Huckleberry Cream Ale ($8/pint) paired well with my meal.

I've been to Ale Works a few times before and always had great food and service, so I was excited…read moreto bring a friend visiting from out of town. Unfortunately, this visit was the complete opposite of what I expected. We were seated quickly on a Monday evening, and our server let us know she was new, which we completely understood since we both work in the service industry. Ordering was simple--my friend mentioned an apple allergy, and we each made straightforward requests. There was a slightly odd moment where the server said she couldn't ring in my friend's order a certain way because the kitchen would "make fun of her," but we brushed it off. Things really went downhill when the food arrived. Both meals were completely wrong. When the food was dropped off (by someone other than our server), there was a snarky comment referencing the apple allergy, which was uncomfortable. We sent the food back, expecting a quick fix--but it came out wrong again. And then a third time. At that point, we were honestly shocked. I've never had an order come out incorrectly three times in a row. Eventually, a manager brought the food out correctly, but there was no real apology for the repeated mistakes. Our server explained it was the kitchen's fault, but it was frustrating that no one double-checked the orders before bringing them out each time. The whole experience ended up taking over two hours, which felt excessive given how simple the order was. We also felt that, given the circumstances, some kind of comp or acknowledgment would have been appropriate, but nothing was offered. Overall, it was a really disappointing and honestly embarrassing experience--especially after talking the place up so much beforehand.

I recently stopped by Blackbird Kitchen in California City and had a great meal that really…read moreexceeded my expectations. The food felt homemade and fresh-everything from the sandwiches to the sides tasted like they were prepared with care. I especially enjoyed how generous the portions were and how flavorful each dish was without being too heavy. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It had that cozy, local-favorite vibe that makes you want to come back again. Solid choice if you're in the area and want a satisfying, no-fuss meal with good service. I'd definitely return next time I'm nearby!

I came here by a recommendation from two different people that also visited Bozeman. We got the…read morepappardelle and caesar salad with tiramisu for dessert. All parts of the meal were SO good. It was probably one of the best Caesar salad salads I've ever had. The pasta was light and delicious. Parking was street parking, so make sure you factor that into your drive time as that area is busy. We made our reservation through Resy and that was a smooth process.

Stopped by Brigade at the tail end of lunch service, so service was a bit non-existent throughout…read more 4 of us had: brigade house salad $17 2 frites $12 ea french onion $13 pork ribs $19 4 health shots They do have a 3% credit card surcharge that we weren't aware of. We also did order the chicken and waffles, but the server forgot, since the fries were on the larger portions and were very salty, so it definitely satiated our appetite. Overall, food was decent. Street parking only.

The drinks and dessert were the best parts…read more We dined at Brigade for our anniversary dinner. I had high hopes; but, unfortunately, it wasn't great. Some parts were better than others though. I'll start with appetizers. We ordered oysters and a baguette. The oysters were good but I found the mignonette lacking flavor. There was nothing special about the baguette. We were given two options for compound butter and asked if we could try both. The sweeter of the two options was better and we were charged for the second. My husband and I both ordered ribeyes with chimichurri for our entrees. Both steaks were overcooked and not at all tender. We've had better at more affordable restaurants. I ordered the "Boss Nova" cocktail, the flavors were okay for the most part but it was severely watered down. My husband ordered the non-alcoholic "Cream Dream" and had the same response. The dessert was definitely the star of the show. We opted for the Banana Tarte Tatin and Kladdkaka. It was definitely the highlight of the entire meal. Food aside, the restaurant was a little noisy, which was to be expected. The part of the experience we primarily found lacking was the service. Our waitress very rarely checked on us and only refilled our water once. I'm bummed we had a lackluster experience. If we ever come back, it would just be for dessert.

It was my first time in Bozeman, arriving after a two-hour flight delay. I stopped in for a quick…read morehappy-hour bite and a customized Old Fashioned made with mezcal. Both were delicious. The bartenders were incredibly friendly, and I loved their confidence with custom cocktails. When bartenders are comfortable making whatever a guest is in the mood for, I know I've found the right place. The ambiance is spot-on too--traditional décor with a modern edge. They also carry all my favorite mezcals and whiskies behind the bar. Thanks, Plonk!

So I read a lot of reviews and blogs and other posts about how good the coconut lime rickey is here…read moreat Plonk. I love a good cocktail and the restaurant we had eaten at before coming here had none so we knew we had to have "dessert" here. We came in to a sign that said seat yourself. We did, at a cozy little spot near the front door. The table has real candlelight, all of the tables do, so there's this beautiful ambiance of dancing light that envelopes this larger than it looks from the outside wine bar. Just a few seconds after sitting, someone was at our table with waters and the menu. Talk about fast and efficient service. When our actual server arrived, she was super friendly and hospitable. She made it feel like we were regulars and I loved that. And the cocktails? Superb. Absolutely incredible, every single one of them. And that coconut lime rickey? I understand why people rave about it. Perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious. I also want to point out how quick the cocktails came out to us. I was so surprised we didn't have to wait long at all, even though this place was pretty full and they were pretty busy at the bar.

Some time ago I had a nice turmeric ghee drink there. Nice place. Pleasant. Bright. The drink was…read moretasty.

Very nice cafe. We heard locals recommend it, and I was already intrigued by the bison bowl. It…read moreturned out to be just as good as it looked. I also enjoyed the mint green tea. The only issue was that my friend was disappointed that there were no mainstream soft drinks. He was happy with one of the canned sodas in stock though. Service was fast and friendly, even though the lunch crowd was steady .

So many great choices in downtown Bozeman--it was hard to decide, but we absolutely nailed it!…read more The cornbread was amazing... we devoured every bite. We live in the Northwest, and my husband loves King salmon but rarely orders it. This time he did, and he said it was cooked to perfection--not overdone at all. I had the seared chicken breast with a hint of sweet, fruity flavor, and it was delicious. Good chicken can be hard to find without it being dry, but this was spot on. To top off the evening, we had a wonderful server Italia--born and raised in Alaska--who was so fun to chat with and greeted us with a big smile. It truly felt like they were happy to have us there and share the experience. The entire team was friendly and welcoming.

Christmas Day - we waited 40 minutes for our food. The starter appetizer came out with the food…read more The food was barely warm. The 8 oz. Wickens Burger came with a piece of cheddar cheese with two tomatoes slices on the side of the plate with fries. No bacon or special sauce. Not very impressive for a $23 entree. We booked for a special holiday brunch. The place wasn't that busy when we arrived and they closed at quickly after our food arrived. Very disappointing

What an experience. We went on a Friday night. We had reservations which are definitely…read morerecommended on busy nights like Friday. Tyler was our server and he was awesome and really helped make a great experience. He went through the menu throughly and helped make tie-breaker suggestions when discussing different meal options. He covered the special which was bison prime rib. I had to go with the prime rib after he explained it. What a treat, it came with carrots, mashed potatoes, asparagus with real flavorful jus. Wow, the bison was so tender and falling off the bone. We usually don't get dessert. He said that a homemade mocha ice cream was the special. My wife came up with a great idea to have a brookie with the mocha ice cream. One of the best desserts ever. The brownie and cookie were perfectly moist as well as a homemade marshmallow meringue that combined to make this off the charts. Great atmosphere and service. Definitely going back.

I don't usually provide a scathing review but, the overall experience here was horrendous…read more Service was great. The waitress went out of her way to make us fell comfortable. The food was good, we ate our fill and had left overs to take home. Then the problem started one of our older hunting mates tried to go to the bar and ask a question. Apparently he had just washed the floor. Being that he realized his work romance was talking to one of the college coeds, he became jealous and began to aggressively disparage our group. We were taken back by the lack of professionalism we just experienced. We could not recommend this place in good conscience.

If you're looking for the kind of place that feels like a warm hug with a side of perfectly cooked…read morefood, Little Star Diner is it. It's effortless Montana charm with a creative, elevated twist. The menu is thoughtful and fresh, with locally sourced ingredients that you can truly taste in every bite. Everything felt intentional and beautifully prepared. Little Star Diner absolutely shines.

I was super excited to come into Little Star Diner because I read a lot of raving good reviews…read more Walking here in the dark (there weren't many streetlights and there was construction that blocked the path from Main St) was quite interesting but it was pretty worth it in the end. This is another restaurant that would do well with a cocktail menu but they do have a good natural wine selection. We didn't partake but it looked pretty diverse and well selected. They provide a carafe of water on the table, which was good given the service. Service was a bit spotty and kind of slow. We didn't see our server much and the food was pretty slow to come out. However, they were extremely busy, so I can forgive it a bit. The menu was interesting and the food was pretty good when we got it. I will say there were hits and misses though. The hummus and sourdough pita was excellent. Fried delicata squash was so good, I made a roasted version for Thanksgiving. My husbands burger was excellent but the house made ketchup was borderline disgusting. It was cold, unflavored tomato sauce. Not so good. I got steak with pasta and my pasta was severely undercooked. I would have said something but our server was pretty unavailable. We didn't want to stay for dessert and I'm glad we didn't because the check took forever to get to us.

Wow I love coming here! Been around since I can remember and awesome people inside! The food is…read morealways great and the atmosphere is always so cozy and welcoming! If you are in Bozeman this a must stop and eat at place!

Ordered one pancake with two eggs sunny side up on top. The pancake was undercooked, mushy. The…read morecoffee, which for me is the litmus test, couldn't have tasted worse: one sip and I stopped. The music was blaring rock n' roll at 7 am from a speaker in the kitchen, open to the rest of the room. Our waitress was sullen and seemed to want to be anywhere but there. I'll not return.