Pretty damn good although I agree with other reviews that it would be nice to have some more classic options. Sometimes you just want grilled cheese especially out there in the Wild West. My friend and I enjoyed a dinner here and it was pretty good even though she almost got sick on the table. Beautiful location in the paradise valley. That white wine was pretty good too. They were training in some chefs so the menu was a bit more limited but No biggie. I just wish the OG menu included a. Grilled cheese. Thanks line creek lodge read more

Pine Creek Cafe - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livingston, Montana

I love this place: especially music and staff; so friendly. Our favorite spot for a weekend lunch

I am rarely compelled to write a review but this place is well worth the time and effort. We are visiting from a place that prides itself on its cuisine, and Pine Creek rivals the best of our restaurants. The trout tacos were amazing- fresh and sooo tasty. My husband loved his steak. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Overall, a gem. We will be back! read more

Super cute place tucked away in Paradise Valley. We went for brunch on Sunday, and there was live music playing. The food was pretty good, nothing incredible, but overall vibe was super cute! There were families there and kids playing in the river - adorable. read more

Pine Creek Cafe - Outdoor venue where they have concerts at night - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livingston, Montana

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Bluegrass/folk live music music pairs perfectly with a burger, pulled pork sandwich and pork rinds! The place was very busy so service was a little slow but the live music kept us entertained. read more

Went in for brunch on 9/18/22. When I went in, it wasn't packed. Probably around 60-70% capacity at that point. I sat up at the bar. My water glass had lipstick on it. Flies everywhere. It took over 40 mins to get my eggs florentine. Servers never checkEd up on me. The eggs were also overcooked. Slow, dirty, inattentive. If you're looking for brunch, I'd pass on this place. The Old Saloon in Emigrant has a much more pleasing dining experience. read more

Stopped by for brunch on our way home from a weekend at Chico. It. Was. Packed. Luckily we found seats at the bar. They even had this thing called live music, have you heard of it?!? Honestly, I'd almost forgotten what it was like! The poor servers were absolutely swamped, but we didn't even care, it was nice to just be in the moment. Food was amazing: the breakfast burrito was as big as the plate and the French toast was delicious; the atmosphere was energetic, and the the staff was top notch. A must stop if you haven't been before. read more

Went here for brunch. There was live music which was really nice. The service was a little slow but that's because there was one waitor serving all of the tables. He was nice, helpful and a hard worker. They have a bar and outside seating along a creek. There is a free parking lot. I got the Led Zeppelin breakfast burrito and it was just alright. I asked for no sour cream and got sour cream. The burrito fell apart when i would cut it and try to eat it. We also got hot wings and they were just alright. My friends french toast was good and was a big portion. More of a place to come for the atmosphere not the food. read more

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I love music, but I also love good food. Not the best food and walking down the highway to come here is ridiculous. How can this place expect people to risk getting hit to eat brunch? I was holding tight to our kids hands walking on the shoulder. The place could be better if it were actually kept up but it feels rundown. Maybe it's from getting slammed with too much hard partying, who knows? We won't be back anytime soon. read more

I just went to the Pine Creek Cafe with my family yesterday and it was great! This is an annual tradition with my family, and this last visit was far better than the ones in previous years. It looks like they may have revamped the menu. The table shared an appetizer of trout cakes with red onion relish and balsamic cole slaw. The cakes fell apart (of course--it's trout), but the flavor was wonderful. I had the trout tacos which included flaked trout, avocado cilantro crema, corn and black bean salsa, and lettuce. I really enjoyed the texture of the flaked trout and the combination of the trout, crema and salsa. They were served with rice pilaf, which was good and a welcome addition after going to far too many restaurants that serve everything with fries. My dad and cousin both ordered a Montana (bison) burger but asked for the western burger's chipotle barbecue sauce. They both loved their meals. Finally, my cousin ordered the brownie sundae and it was delicious and huge! We will definitely return as soon as we can! read more

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This was by far the best food I've had on our trip. We've been super nervous eating out during covid too, but the staff were all wearing masks and were super friendly. Service was excellent and the coffee kept flowing (and was really good). We had the Led Zeppelin, Carlis Santana and Crosby Stills and Nash and all were amazing. Super generous portions so if you are lite eater consider sharing. We were also blessed with live acoustic music that was a real treat (first in a year). Thanks for making the last meal of our trip so memorable! read more

Update: Although they show closed now, there are new owners, so they should be reopening the Summer of 2016 if not earlier. Will re-review then. Food is topnotch with a broad selection, and restaurant has comfortable atmosphere. The prices are more than reasonable given quality and ambition of the food. Good selection of local micro-brews. And unlike a lot of restaurants in this area, there are several items on menu of interest to vegetarians. Only downside is kitchen is slow most of the time, but not a problem if you are there to talk with friends. Can get noisy and crowded when there is entertainment and probably a good idea to have reservations on those nights. Hours can vary throughout the year, so it is a good idea to check their web site before you head out. read more

Pine Creek Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livingston, Montana

I attempted to have brunch here on July 4, 2021. The hostess was rude. We waited 30 minutes without a waitress ever coming to our table and when we asked if we could place an order, the hostess read us the riot act. So, we decided to take our money elsewhere and I caution others about this eating establishment. read more

Pine Creek Cafe - Pine Creek Lodge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livingston, Montana

Love the food, love the music, love the view, love the camping, love the people. Charm all the way and a great location and community.

Cute and out of the way of all the chatter. Super inviting atmosphere. Had the best trout tacos and eggs Benedict in the world here. Will definitely be back some day read more

I am always floored by Pat's amazing menu's. The man is beyond compare. His food is creative and the flavors are just incredible. Falafel bites and tot-chos so good I can't stop eating... I'm going to have to roll uphill to the "cabin." My daughter ate ALL of her mac-n-cheese, which is legendary. I ate some of her fries and they're aaallllmost as good as the Stockman's when they cut their own by hand. Damn tasty, and I think maybe the best fries in the valley. Carolina. Pork. Platter. I feel like Mr. Creosote. It's so good... I'm glad I wore pants with an elastic waistband. Really nice music, nice thunderstorm outside, intense gastronomic pleasure inside... I think I'm going to waddle up the hill to the cabin and have a glass of wine. read more

Good food, great atmosphere, and fun outdoor music venue where we saw two terrific bands. A must visit if you're in or near Paradise Valley.

Middle of nowhere establishment with a surprisingly eclectic menu and live music. Vegetable options and meat lovers items as well. Casual, down home atmosphere. read more

Well this place , it was good and it was actually my first restaurant since the pandemic started. And a good way to get back into the swing of things. I expected classic diner fare, ya know a simple burger and fries, shakes, grilled cheese etc etc etc. and well it's not that, the menu is a quirky mix of flavors, and well it is not bad it's just that they don't have any business messing with flavors like that out there on the side of the dirrt road. Anyway what we ordered was pretty good even though towards the end i thought i would barf, I still really enjoyed it. It's a perfect location as well in paradise valley. we tried to go a second night but it was closed before 9 even though it said it was open, maybe because of Covid. Overall it was good. read more

We love it here. Whether we are here for music at night or just lunch after a local hike, they always do it right.

So delicious! I had the jazz fest chicken sandwich with mac n cheese. I literally wanted to lick my plate clean! Our group all raved about their food. My husband had the chicken and waffles and it was killer. We had 10 people in our group and our service was amazing and efficient. We will definitely be back! read more

Pine Creek Cafe - Lunch before exploring YNP! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livingston, Montana

We love Pine Creek Lodge! Everyone that works here is really friendly, the setting and views couldn't be more spectacular, and the live music is really great. The food in the restaurant was really tasty, and I can't remember ever sleeping so soundly and comfortably while on vacation. Thanks PCL! read more

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The food was really good. My husband had spaghetti (he said it was like his mother's and I had the chicken tacos (the chicken was a little bland), the people were great and the ambience was wonderful. Laid back atmosphere! Great local beer! read more

Pleasantly surprising, quaint restaurant. Staff is super friendly and prompt, food was delicious and you get an ample amount!

Good food friendly staff. Nice wine and beer menu. The PCL burger was delicious as were the tots. Would definitely come back again

I've gone to this tiny local restauraunt several times in recent years, and I love the small and community feel of the environment. This place may seem low key, but the menu strives for good food. They also have a store inside, and I appreciate they serve the community of the convenience to pick up some food/drink goods. What I love about this place is that it is on the way between Livingston to Chico. If you are looking for a restaurant to eat in Paradise Valley, don't want to eat at Chico or Livingston, then Pine Creek Cafe is the destination. I've had delicious burgers (MT burger w/ chipotle bbq sauce), trout cakes, and I am always a sucker for brownie sundaes. The prices are reasonable for what you get portions and quality of the food. I hope this place continues to be in Pine Creek for many more years. read more

The mac and cheese is amazing. The service is on point. We were visiting the area from out of town and couldn't have found a more relaxing and fun location with great food. Make sure to try the homemade ice cream as well!! read more

I've been to Pine Creek numerous times during my vacations to Paradise Valley and now that I am living here this summer I will be going more frequently. I should also mention I am a vegetarian and as crazy as that my seem living in the land of cows and mutton Pine Creek is still has great options for non-meat eaters such as a pasta dish and veggie quesadilla options. They have wonderful brunches on Saturday and Sunday with wonderful pancakes and french toast; they even have real maple syrup! Tip: it's a brunch menu only on weekends (No lunch). During the summers they have an outdoor BBQ on Saturday nights and also Thursday nights there is a Blue Grass jam session where locals come and all play a sort of improv show. Yes, the food service can be slow (up to 45 mintues once you order) at peak times and they do run out of certain dishes but the vibe and eclectic nature of the entire place more than make up for these. Reservations during the busy summer season are a good thing. Try this place! It's a good option (and good prices) for a place to have a wonderful dinner in the valley. read more

Worth the scenic detour. A great local hangout with a good variety on the menu. I had a delicious burger and perfectly seasoned tater tots. My fiancee's walnut crusted trout was also cooked and seasoned just right. This is not your typical diner or bar food. Can't wait to come back to see one of the live events. read more

This is probably the best restaurant between Livingston and Gardiner, Montana. It is off the beaten path, which means they need to try harder, and I can tell they do. The food is exceptional (although would it kill you to have specials every night?) and the ambiance is superb. It's got a bit of a beatnik flavor to the joint, which is good. It's a bit retro trendy, which is very good. I'm really pulling for these guys to succeed. The Caesar salad is spot on. They even make it with anchovies, which is traditionally how they are made, but not expected in rural Montana. The other food is well done. The staff, whom I do not know, is exceptional, helpful, and accommodating. For the sake of Montana I hope this place makes it. It deserves to make it. read more

Awesome improvements on traditional meals. Using wild game, and better than average ingredients, and a cozy atmosphere, the Pine Creek Cafe is a must stop inbetween Livingston and Chico, or Yellowstone, where ever your wheels are taking you down the East River Road. read more

Finally made it to the infamous Pine Creek Lodge. We were all knocked out by the food. We had Mac and cheese, trout tacos, and Italian salad, plus cheese curds and dry rub wings. Everything was excellent. There was no live music at the time but it had a great vibe to it. It lived up to the hype! read more

Terrible. Enjoy your shaved head, cattle-nose-ring waitress. Not good food. Super fatty "pulled pork" which was basically all-fat pork shoulder for $18. Overpriced - $50 for a hot dog, pulled pork and a couple beers. Bathroom was NOT CLEAN. Couldn't have been worse. read more

This place broke my heart. My family and I used to love the Pine Creek Cafe. Now...it's a disaster. Ever since it was bought by a new owner, the place took a major nose-dive. What did they do with the best thing on the menu - the trout tacos? They took them off. Huh? The menu used to be quirky and contained all kinds of great food. Now? It's boring and bland - worse than mediocre. Such a shame. I remember when it used to be packed there, and you'd have to call days in advance for a reservation. But now, no one I know from the area goes there. And that's a real disservice to the community. Paradise Valley deserves much better. All told, it's not a business we can support. We can just hope that they can return the place to its former glory. Lets hope it can happen...soon! read more

Don't let the rustic looks of this out of the way old time restaurant/lodge, because the food is cutting edge. Had the Glastonbury burger with a side of Mac'n'cheese. The burger had this pear chutney, so tasty. I wish I had room for dessert. read more

I had breakfast here, not dinner. So, so, so bad, I can't even describe it. I was shocked when the waitress brought out that plate of crap! Did she really think I would eat that....I think not!! They took it off the bill. YIKES is all I can say! read more

It's with a heavy heart that I give good ol' Pine Creek a bad review. My wife and I have been there several times in the past couple decades. It's location, laid back atmosphere and typically awesome food have always been a hit. But last night was a severe departure from what we found to be the norm. We were a party of four and had the Trout Tacos, PCL Burgers, and a Trout Filet. While the food was okay, several things that were wrong prompted this review: salads with the wrong dressings, having to remind the server to bring the additional sides we ordered, and the mouse that was running around about the time we finished eating... All these things I gave a pass to, because it looked like the the servers were overwhelmed and I respect how hard they have to work. However, in reviewing my credit card receipt this morning, we were double-charged for our drinks, adding an additional $40 to our otherwise reasonable tab! It's my fault for not being more diligent and reviewing my tab. But nonetheless, I doubt we'll be back to Pine Creek, which is sad. Kinda like loosing an old friend... read more

What a wonderful surprise to find this high quality restaurant so close to my KOA for the next couple of nights. I was warmly greeted by the owner and given my choice of table (I chose one that gave me a view of the snow-covered peaks). I had a local beer, and ordered the trout with seasonal vegetables and quinoa pilaf. It was all perfection. The veggies were roasted Brussels sprouts, cooked al dente, with a nice carmelized edge. The quinoa pilaf made an attractive and tasty addition to the plate, and provided a way to capture the butter and garlic from the tender locally sourced rainbow trout. An outstanding dinner and a reasonable price ($19 for the trout plate). I'm going back tomorrow to try something else! read more

Went there with local friends on July 6. Waited 1 hour and 15 minutes to be served. Should have left. No apologies or explanations from the unsympathetic staff. Finally got served our bison burgers, overcooked, ridiculously small, pathetic sprinkling of blue cheese, with a side of generic potato chips, all for $11.50! Don't go! We'll never return, and neither will our friends who remembered it much more fondly in the past. read more

This is a very clever concept and an area we enjoyed. Our check-in host was delightful. Restaurant and bar staff impatient and unfriendly. Food=mediocre. Didn't even bother with breakfast, it didn't open till 10 anyway. A fabulous setting, but the people vibe was cranky. read more