We stopped here on our way to the Hiawatha trail. Fun, atmosphere and delicious food. Which uses were quick and attentive. We enjoyed a smoked Philly and a Reuben. We also got huckleberry shake for the road. read more

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After a longgg day of driving, Sparky's Garage was a great way to end the day. The service was exceptional, the food came quickly, and everything was delicious. I'd recommend anything that allows you to try their homemade BBQ sauces (especially the honey BBQ). The cornbread and BBQ beans paired very well with the pulled pork. The lugnutz were an odd take on crab rangoons but I'm glad we tried them. If we're ever back in Dillon we'll definitely stop again! read more

Sparky's Garage - Eccentric car-themed decorations - American Near Me - Dillon, Montana

Stopped off in Dillon at the end of our trip the night before we had to head back to Bozeman. Had about a 25 min wait around 6 pm on a Thursday night, so they were fairly busy. We started out with some fried cheese curds (with ranch and blue cheese for my dipping sauces!) and I had a vanilla lavender lemonade (alcoholic). Super tasty and pretty filling, so best to share to save some room for dinner. For my entree I had the strawberry avocado salad with smoked salmon and a poppy seed dressing and oh man, it was SO good. I even tried to replicate it at home, but I need to find a better dressing. They use nice big flaky pieces of smoked salmon. My boyfriend had the jambalaya - can't say how it was, since I don't really eat spicy things, but he liked it alright and ate some leftovers for breakfast. Would return for the food, and our server was nice. The hostesses were a bit brusque, but not that big a deal. Plus, in addition to sports channels, they had an animal channel playing - cat videos ftw! read more

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Came extremely hungry and was really looking forward to some good BBQ. The first place we tried was permanently closed. Had high hopes from the reviews and the pictures looked amazing. The atmosphere and decor was spot on, you can even sit in an old time truck for dinner if you luck out. Service was quick and friendly. LOTS of beers on draft, the names of which definitely have you intrigued. The food was just ok. Nothing to write home about and a bit on the dry side. The best thing we ordered was the smokehouse Philly, we give that 8.5/10 Crispy chicken salad was lettuce, tomato, onion and dressing. 7/10. Brisket while tender, was dry and no flavor, luckily they had a few sauces to choose from to drown it in. 6/10. Mac and cheese noodles were gummy 5/10. Mashed potatoes solid 8/10. Corn bread gets a 7.5 with the honey butter being it's saving grace. Service gets 8/10 Overall we were a bit disappointed, but would give it another chance if no other good options available. read more

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As a local, my wife and I have never had a good/decedent meal at this place, we have tried a few times and just gave up, no wonder, they frequently run a ad in the local paper for cooks, w/o any experience. read more

Sorry I forgot to take photos. The pulled pork plate was great. I'm not a Mac n cheese person but it was awesome! It was creamy. Service was great! read more

Drove by this cute restaurant on our way to the RV park. We setup our trailer and decided to head here for an early dinner. I had the southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. My husband had a burger with fries. The chicken dinner was DELICIOUS!! The coating on the chicken was so crunchy and the chicken was moist. We have already decided that we are returning tomorrow to try something else. The staff was very friendly and our server was fantastic. Thank you and see you tomorrow. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I would recommend you go. The food was adequate, but not everything came how we ordered it. Took a while to get order placed. So it seems a hit or miss. The atmosphere is vibrant and cool. Milkshake was great. read more

This food was excellent. The ambience was excellent. Fresh cut fries are the best. Great spot, with a classic car you can eat in.

The pulled pork sandwich and fries were excellent (emphasis on the fries being great). The service was also very attentive and quite friendly. I'll definitely be stopping by here again when I get the chance. read more

This will be the third time I've been to Sparky's. First was in 2021...was very good. Was going to go in 2022, but they had a kitchen fire and wasn't open when I was in town. Went back in 2023 and wasn't quite as happy as the first time...just didn't order the right things I guess. Today I ordered the Philly steak brisket sandwich that came with cornbread and a side which I chose the beans. Philly was ok, could have used some different bread which would have made a difference. The cornbread was very good and the beans were also quite good. For a side I ordered the loaded fries which had a four cheese blend, bacon and pickled jalapeños. Now I love cheese and bacon, but wow they put over the top amount of both on the fries...was a bit much. Going to pay for eating the whole thing...was good, but overkill. Lastly I had a bowl of French onion soup which several people raved about in the reviews. I love French onion soup and always get it if it's on the menu. Don't know how I missed it the first two times I was there unless it was recently added...anyway, it was solid. Not the best I've had or even top 10%, but still really good. Overall a solid spot to stop at if I'm the area. Also has a nice tap list of about 25 beers. The food is a bit on the steep price side. Soup was $12.95 (came with cornbread) and noticed wings were $14.95 for 6 wings! Still worth a stop. read more

Good food, good service, loved dining on the deck. Second experience at Sparky's... first time was at the Butte location, that was good too. read more

Our party of 9 ate here after fishing the amazing river nearby and everyone really enjoyed their meal. The restaurant is fun inside, we had great service and delicious food - we will be back. read more

Great atmosphere and service but the food is pretty average. If this review was based solely on the food it would just be three stars. We orders the cheese curds, lug nutz, and the fish and chips. Cheese curds and lug nutz were good. Fish and fries were decent. They did have a huckleberry milk shake that I could pass up that was quite good as well. read more

Sparky's Garage - American Near Me - Dillon, Montana

Nice cozy place for dinner after a long drive from SLC. Local crowd, not loud, friendly. Food was good, they were very attentive to my wife's gluten allergy. Friendly, attentive wait staff. No complaints! read more

Clean, great service, great food. Stopped in on a trip from Utah and this place did not disappoint food was good and came out quickly. They were kid friendly and provided great service. Pulled pork sandwich was really good, burgers were above your average diner. The Mac and Cheese is probably the best I have ever had, no joke. 4 stars as the water/ice was a little stale tasting, other than that we had no complaints. read more

Sparky's Garage - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cole Slaw - American Near Me - Dillon, Montana

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I took a large family group here for a wind down after a family event. They were very accommodating and found us space. We all ordered a variety of different items and everyone was happy! read more

1st time there and service and f was excellent! I had a Cuban style sandwich, it was excellent, great in house made sauces, fries were perfect! My wife had pulled pork, very tender and the cornbread was superb! read more

Definitely one of the better places to eat in Dillon. The fries are great as well as the ranch. I've never been here with anyone who was disappointed with what they ate. Service is always extremely fast and pleasant. Has the feel of a garage which is what they are going for. Definitely check it out. read more

Once a year, my wife and I drive up I-15 through Dillon Montana on the Beaverhead River in Southwest Montana. We always stop in Dillon to eat at Sparky's Garage. Sparky's has the feel of a 1950's gas station - auto garage, with all the metal signs, garage memorabilia, and local historical photographs. Very cool. For me it's a handmade milk shake, slow smoked baby back ribs, corn bread, barbecue baked beans, and mac & cheese. They have three varieties of BBQ Sauce and a great Carolina Mustard to accent the selection of smoked meats. Yes, I know... how do you eat all that? Well, I don't eat breakfast or lunch before arriving at Sparky's, and I take a to-go box. They have Burgers, sandwiches, fried chicken, sweet potato fries, Alaska salmon, chicken fried steak, and their smokehouse meats. The bar has a large selection of beer on tap, both local and from elsewhere. The service is great; people are friendly; the food is good; the atmosphere is fun; the price is reasonable. If you find yourself within a couple hundred miles of Dillon Montana, this is a 4+ star stop. read more

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Great food and atmosphere. Staff was all very kind and attentive. We had the Mac n cheese and it was delicious!

I ordered the jambalaya with cornbread and my girlfriend had the chicken strips and fries. The jambalaya was flavorful and had a large portion. The cornbread was a bit too dry but the honey butter was great. The chicken strips look hand breaded. They were crunchy and flavorful. The buffalo sauce on the side was her favorite. The fries were okay but either refried or over fried. It was a little pricey, but I loved the interior and the server was nice and attentive. read more

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Service good, building good, cleanliness good. Food ok to good. Pricey for what you get.

A wonderful place for dinner. The atmosphere is perfect Montana! We stayed in Dillon for about a month and ate here twice. Both nights were great, and I was beyond full. The local beer is super fun too. Always something new to try! read more

Great friendly service, I order the pulled pork with cole slaw and was delicious. Great ambiance fun atmosphere and love all the cars decor

I stopped here while I rested on the road for gas, and food. Salad and Reuben sandwich and pickle beer was good. Wish they had separated the cucumbers and watermelon radishes instead of stacking them because hard to get them separate. read more

Sparky's Garage - Salad with good watermelon radishes - American Near Me - Dillon, Montana

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Excellent sandwiches! Excellent service! I had a smoked philly steak sandwich that was super delicious with sweet potato fries. My husband had a burger with swiss cheese and regular fries. We both plan on eating here again when we're in the area. read more

Decent pub grub. Standard bar ambiance. Service was fine. Very nice tap list. Kid friendly. Food was acceptable pub grub. Nothing to write home about but will get job done if in area. read more

The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambiance was spectacular!!! read more

Sparky's Garage - We dined at Sparky's 2x while we were in Dillon for 2 Days!! This place is Amazing! The food, atmosphere and service are INCREDIBLE! - American Near Me - Dillon, Montana

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Driving through Dillon and starving, wanted a non-fast-food option and came here. Best. Chicken. Fingers. Ever! Service was swift and it's a really cool place with the cars and memorabilia theme. Would absolutely stop here again! read more

Great place to eat, have a drink, and watch the game! We absolutely loved this place!

Pretty good! Cool ambiance. I'm not sure what you'd call it - roadhouse decor? We got a salad and bison chili with cornbread. Everything was great. I'd definitely come back here if I was in the area again. The chili was really good and toppings were perfect. read more

I like this place! The mac & cheese is a good comfort food. I get some every time I visit. The jambalaya is very good too. I have had a few other dishes too, and liked them all. Sparky's has a Texas Roadhouse vibe but don't be put off by that. It's definitely worth trying if you're in Dillon or nearby! read more

Found this fun place while staying overnight in Dillon Montana. Great atmosphere inside the restaurant. Great place to have some quality food and even to take your kids. We got to sit in a vintage pickup which the kids loved and had great service. The food is excellent as well. Great pulled pork nachos and an excellent take on a brisket Philly steak and cheese. You won't be disappointed stopping in here. read more

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Great place to stop for lunch en route to Yellowstone. Service is great. Food is good quality. Highly recommended. read more

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We stopped here after visiting Virginia City, soooooo good! We had the pulled pork platter and the catfish. I subbed the fries for a salad with blue cheese dressing (so many chunks of blue cheese!). Everything was absolutely fantastic, huge portions, reasonably priced. If we lived here we'd be coming back regularly! read more

I don't know what the food on their regular menu is like, because the dish that had my name on it was a "seasonal special" of jambalaya. Often Louisiana food in remote and distant locales can be iffy, but this was an excellent jambalaya, one of the best I've had outside its homeland. It was the full palate of jambalaya ingredients, full of juicy chunks of chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and the entire Holy Trinity of cajun vegetables (onion, celery, bell peppers). The spicing was intense but delicate, enlivened with bay leaves and (I think) paprika. The sauce was a bit soupy, but they served it with a spoon. The leftovers (it was a huge serving) were not even better reheated the next day, but that's a small regret. Family-style place down by the college at the far south end of town, full of old gas station decor. Friendly and courteous but "Montana leisurely" service. read more

Absolutely love this place... I had a IPA called Strawberry Milkshake and it was wonderful... Hubby had a Huk up blonde he really liked it... Server's we great. Atmosphere was amazing... Food was just as good... Highly recommend the BBQ items and the pontine fries... We stopped while vacationing and was just a quick stop... We actually changed our return trip home to stay in Dillion MT just to go back... Yes that good... Yes they are following MT covid-19 requirements... read more

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We are from out of town and stop by here whenever passing through on the highway. Great place to stop for lunch! The food and service is always good! Will definitely be back! read more

My wife and I had lunch today at Sparky's. It has a fun ambiance, good service and we enjoyed the food. The thing is, both of us had severe stomach problems within 15 minutes of leaving the restaurant. Thank god we were still in town and could pull over at a gas station bathroom. Sorry, but I won't go back there. read more