Burgers and fried potatoes were really good. Didn't have drinks other than the bar--which is located in the same space. Good atmosphere for a small town "saloon". read more

Wanted a simple and good burger. Good photos and reviews made this a good choice. I had the double cheeseburger with tallow fried potatoes. I would characterize the burger as smash style. It was perfectly cooked with a good crust on it. My only critique is that a fresher bun would have elevated the burger that was cooked so well. The potatoes were also good, only problem was about a third of them were little bits at the bottom. Overall good food and atmosphere. read more

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The bar here partnered with the burger spot and it gets super busy during dinner hour so plan accordingly, but they did their best to accommodate the crowd as quickly as they could! ---Cheeseburger: yummy ---beef fat fries: more like potato wedges, but so delicious and crispy! ---sturdy salad: nothing special I was able to snag a seat at the bar but they have a couple tables as well read more

Old Salt Outpost - Cheeseburger and beef fat fries - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

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They didn't have room for a large group so we rearranged the tables to satisfy our groups needs. The food was good. There was plenty of it but the amount of potatoes they give you is enough to share with someone else. read more

Amazing crafts of plates of food. Be prepared to decide to share. The menu always changes. One of my favorite spots.

Wow that's one great burger! All of the ingredients were super fresh! Employees were real nice too. Only thing is I'm not sure if the have soda? There was a bar inside though so we had a coors light and margarita. read more

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Great potatoes!! Cooked in tallow and delicious! Burgers were good, smash burgers with good flavor. Ambiance is a bit strange-great people watching! Sauces for the potatoes were different-but yummy! Good stop after a ride! read more

Such great burgers and tallow potatoes! They locally source the beef and potatoes and they have plenty of sauces to choose from. They did a great job preparing my burger gluten free with a gluten free bun. It says it's good for kids, that said, it shares a space with a bar so if you don't want your kids around that then you may want to go elsewhere or get your food to go. read more

Service ok Food predictable Prices too high Just like the Union same similar ownership same issues read more

I am a fan. Burger was really good - a bonus for me - it wasn't huge. Sometimes restaurants get ridiculous with their burgers and they become a chore to eat. Not this one. A good burger and excellent potatoes! read more

If you're in Helena, MT, and craving a burger that hits all the right spots, you absolutely need to check out Old Salt Outpost. This place does burgers right--perfectly juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection every time. But it's not just the burgers that will have you coming back. The potatoes here are absolutely to die for--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right. They're a must-have on the side, and trust me, you won't regret it. Then there is the dipping sauces. From tangy to savory, there's a sauce to complement every bite, adding that extra punch of flavor that takes everything to the next level! Old Salt Outpost has quickly become one of my favorite places to grab a bite. Great atmosphere, stellar food, and excellent service. Highly recommend! read more

I stopped into the Old Salt for a cheeseburger and beef fat fried potatoes. Hit the spot! The burger had onion, pickles, special sauce. Cooked perfectly. Potatoes can come with your choice of sauce. Go with the ranch! Super quick for my order to come out and it's in the Gold Bar. Perfect with a cold Coors Banquet. read more

Old Salt Outpost - Cheeseburger and beef fat fried potatoes - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Best burger I have had in awhile. The flies due to all the doors and windows open were a bit too much for my wife. The bar staff was excellent. read more

Because there is confusion between Old Salt and The Union, I posted this review under both: Went to the Union hoping for a fine dining experience in Helena. What I found was a pretentious, overpriced, underperforming eatery. Their hook is that they serve locally sourced ingredients cooked over a wood fire. PROS: wait staff was attentive and friendly; they did their job. Atmosphere was pleasant with the primary attraction being the wood burning fireplace visible throughout the restaurant. CONS: menu was very pricey and strictly al-la-cart (even the butter was an up charge). Steaks were expensive ($95 for a ribeye). My Sirloin was cooked perfectly, but very tough (I could hardly cut it with the knife provided). Bottom line: Overpriced Eatery! read more

I've Been here so many times it's amazing food. Give it a try, burgers are awesome. The fried potato with the ranch is great

Fresh fresh ingredients!!! This place shares a space with the bar next door. So don't be surprised by the set up. They have some tables squished between the bar and their order counter. Feel free to grab a drink at the bar. And it appears it's no issue to bring your drinks to the patio. Just be a good person and bring your glasses back. Anyways back to the amazing food. Looks like some of the ingredients are locally sourced. The cheeseburger was superb, but a reminder these are thinner burgers. So someone wanting a hearty burger should get a double. The single was enough for me. I also got the salad and it was delicious. I haven't had such fresh lettuce in a while - wow! And the cauliflower and slice root vegetable was fabulous. Oh and crispy chickpeas with a lightly tossed dressing - reminded me of the yummy German salads I would get. This salad really had that crunch. So good! Yeah the prices may be a little more expensive than some of the other cuisines in the area, but it seems on par with inflation everywhere. Oh and kids are welcomed with being in close proximity to the bar, I just didn't see any changing stations. Street parking is free after 5 pm and I believe weekends too. Patio seems to fill up fast on warm days. read more

Old Salt Outpost - Salad and single cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Whether at Old Salt or at home, the taste and quality of locally sourced meat is always on point; and the staff is always friendly. The burgers and potatoes are a favorite of the two hungry teenagers at the house. read more

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7 of us went there Sunday 3/16. Most of us had the chicken wings and potatoes. The service was great! The food was even better!! And the homemade sauces were amazing. The did not disappoint in any way! read more

One of the best smash burger places you will find. You know it is authentic rancher when the hand cut fries are cooked in beef tallow.

The food looked so good that I almost didn't want to eat it. But when I did eat it, it was the best burger I've ever had. I ordered a gluten free breakfast burger, and every part of it was delicious. The bun was beautifully toasted, and the burger, bacon, and egg were cooked to perfection. The service was fast and the staff seemed super nice. The wait time was super short, and the area was beautiful. I'd recommend this place to anyone going to or living in Helena. read more

Very simple burger joint specializing in all things Montana beef. Definitely worth a try. Don't expect a fancy burger. It's a pretty basic burger but the beef speaks for itself. Friendly staff. Casual environment. read more

Old Salt Outpost - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Amazing burgers, customer service always good, environment is super super lovely!! The prices are so good for what youre getting too in my opinion, I just overall love this place! read more

First of all, we are big fans of anyone who uses only Montana beef in their restaurant. We tried this place for that reason alone. The burgers are relatively straight-forward, but tasty. The potatoes are different, but in a good way. I would not recommend the green ranch dressing though. Ketchup will do very well. You order at the counter, and they bring you the food. Service was pleasant and the historic bar (open since 1907) clean. Recommend for a straight-forward lunch. read more

Old Salt Outpost - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

I finally got back to the Old Salt Outpost and was able to order food this time. If you remember from y last post; they ran out of burgers on a Friday night, (amateurs) I started at the bar and got a beer, asked for a menu but you have to go to the front to order food, ugh. Two separate tabs when traveling on business sucks for expanding. Order the single burger with fried potatoes from the person behind the cash register. Of course she asked for a tip. It took about ten minutes to have the food brought to me at the bar. I asked "where's the silver wears?" She pointed, "over there". I said "I'll get it", very sarcastically. I hope she understood my sarcasm. What was the 20% tip for? I wish I could get it back. The bartender was very nice and attentive. The drinks are cheap. If I lived in Helena I would drink here every night and not go broke. read more

Basic overpriced burger...and awful over fried potatoes. If they didn't serve beer at the bar why go here? I thought the same thing about them after they opened a few years ago. I ask myself, "Why did I stop there?" Never again! read more

Great burger! Best in Helena. Malana is the bestest ever! She was just so nice and happy and made my whole month. Ambiance would be better if Malana was here. read more

Just ordered a burger to go form this place. The ingredients and the potatoes are fabulous, problem is...THEY DIDNT COOK THE BURGER. Somehow they managed to give me a raw smash burger. Can't wait to be sick tomorrow and miss work... read more

Old Salt Outpost - RAW SMASH BURGER HOW - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Excellent bar scene with local sourced beef. Tallow fries were excellent. Lots of people watching and very good simple, quality, delicious food. Very fairly priced. read more

What a sweet spot! Nothing beats a simple menu and great tasting burgers. The ladies behind the counter were awesome and gave some great recommendations on the different sauces. It was also nice to grab a cold beer and chat with family and friends. read more

10/10 absolutely sensational! Other burgers only pale in comparison. Old salt has done to a burger what so many others have tried. Both exceeding expectations of outlandish flavor and a savory goodness one can only compare to the rarest A5 waygu beef from the Nihon Tankaku Shorthorn cattle from the rare alps of Japan. Both baffled and bewildered by this turn of events I say forth to you, that I do recommend OLD SALT OUTPOST read more

Old Salt Outpost - Art. - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Great burger and fries served with many different fry sauces. Burgers are delicious and fried potatoes have best crust I have ever had. Will definitely be back. Good job read more

We decided to try Old Salt based on the many good Yelp reviews and we are so glad we did. Initially, I wasn't going to come as I wasn't really in the mood for a burger but the reviews changed my mind. This place is basically a hamburger joint within a bar. I could see how this place could get super busy and noisy but we went on a Wednesday night. Old Salt has a very limited menu but the meat is theirs...... This is not Costco/Cash-N-Carry/Restaurant Depot/Sysco meat. It's the real deal and it's quality. We decided to split a cheese burger and the special of the day which was a housemade brat. We also ordered a salad and the beef fat potatoes. The cheeseburger, while just a simple burger, was terrific. You can taste the quality of the meat. This is not a big, thick burger but it is a quarter pound patty that is basically smashed (like Smashburger). The bratwurst was on a bun with mustard and cabbage/slaw. Sadly, the brat really didn't have much flavor at all. All I could taste was the mustard and cabbage. And the texture of the brat was gritty as if its fat content wasn't quite right. The potatoes kicked a$$. OMG. They are so good. Just get a large order and you will be happy. Lastly, I had the "Sturdy salad." I was not a fan of their salad dressing so I didn't eat much of the salad but you might like it and gobble it all down. Will we come back? Definitely. We would order the burger and beef fat potatoes. Oh so good..... read more

A cheeseburger co-op inside a bar. Amazing cheeseburgers, classic style. Beef fried potatoes were excellent. read more

Old Salt Outpost - Classic cheeseburger and beef fried potatoes - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Good food. Hamburgers are excellent. Friendly staff. Cheap beer. i recommend the fries and barbecue sauce.

Located in the Gold Bar & Western, which seemed to have such a cool and welcoming vibe, is the Old Salt Outpost. They only sell one type of burger (single or double), one type of salad, and chili. While the menu isn't big, they have perfected the flavor. I'm not really a burger type of gal, but these burgers were perfect. The patties are perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy. I got the double, but could've went with the single since the double was so huge. I know someone else mentioned that the burger bun didn't hold up for takeout, but mine seemed to hold up pretty well. Now let's talk about those potatoes... I like a good French Fry, but I don't go crazy for them. Those beef-fat potatoes were AWESOME. They were perfectly fried and crispy on the outside. I preferred dunking them in those incredible sauces, with the horseradish Mayo being my favorite (ranch was my 2nd fave; their burger sauce is good too, so if you're a fan of a thousand island type of dressing then go for this!). I got a salad as well because balance is everything. This is a salad for a person that appreciates greens. We're talking romaine, kale, radicchio, thinly sliced radishes, and crispy chickpeas (awesome touch!). Very nice. The service was pretty quick and friendly too. read more

Old Salt Outpost - Double Cheeseburger, potatoes and sauces (horseradish mayo, burger sauce, & ranch) - Burgers Near Me - Helena, Montana

Burgers or Burgers & Drinks They have the best fries in Helena get the ranch with them, also some Extremely tasty patties for the burgers. Sorry, can't recall what type of meat it is, but VERY good. One of the oldest eateries in Helena. read more

In town for some basketball at Carroll College and stopped in on Halloween. The smash burgers and beef tallow fried potatoes were very good. Cruella (the employee dressed up for Halloween) was great. Will be recommending Old Salt to anyone looking for a great burger in Helena. read more

Food was good. There isn't much seating so ordering to gonor on a good weather day probably a plus. They also have pool table and bar.

The burger was super tasty, but I did find a hair in my potato's. They gave me new ones, but is kind of gross to even find it in the first place. The sauces are yummy, but the place is expensive for a burger. read more

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burger was very good, obvious that they use high quality meat. My side of fries were very good also. Service was adequate, you order at the counter & they bring it out to you when done. A little odd that they share space with a bar but not a problem. Definitely a spot I'll return to if ever in Helena. read more