Steve&#x27;s Cafe

If I could rate it higher I would, server Dawn was super polite and funny, she took our orders and…read morebrought our pies in less than a minute! I ordered a pistachio cream pie and it was the most incredible thing I ever ate! I wish I could have the other pies too! Why don't I have a super fast metabolism?!? Why?!? Anyway this was a great way to close the second day in Montana. Hope we come back here again. 100/10. Best pies in Montana.

A convenient spot off the beaten path in Helena. Their menu…read moreis extensive and nicely prepared. Down home styles and tasty. Give it a try the next time you are in the area.

Good food and the best pie you'll ever have

"Holy Cow!" French Toast Plate

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"Holy Cow!" Breakfast Burrito

Lewis & Clark Brewery

4.3(96 reviews)

1.1 mi

Tap house with Style! In a building with some colorful…read morehistory, over 125 years old, there is a Great Local Brewery! The walls are like solid concrete because this was a jailhouse back in the day! Then the owners that have it now put like a bunch of money into making it their brewery! They took a building that had " great bones" and added some " Flair" all there own! From the super huge brew cats on display and the stage for live entertainment to the addition of some real good craft pizza! Stop in, look around ,grab a brew! I recommend the Scottish Ale. Enjoy the local entertainment like "open mic night" second and fourth Tuesdays. Great place to meet up with your crew! By the way the Beer us Great too!

Lewis & Clark Brewery was long on my list for Montana breweries to try. I finally got to try their…read morebeer and my first impression was a good one! The beer that Steve and I had was the Prickly Pear which is a fruited Pale Ale. In the flavor you will certainly pick up lots of hoppiness but there is a hint of pear with some sweetness. This Pale Ale is nice and smooth and is also light bodied which makes it great in the hotter temperatures of summer.

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The Jail Bars are still in the windows.

Old Salt Outpost

4.3(78 reviews)

1.9 mi

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

Wanted a simple and good burger. Good photos and reviews made this a good choice…read more 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.

Outside

Double-Cheeseburger and Potatoes

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Silver Star Steak Company

3.4(277 reviews)

1.6 mi

Service was excellent and the food was good. My ribeye just lacked some seasoning/flavor. The Crème…read moreBrûlée was outstanding and highly recommended.

I bet this place would be great if you walk in with a Brione suit on and a hot chick on your arm…read more Unfortunately, I only had my adidas black sweat top and tennis shoes one and was not treated well. Other customers that perhaps were perceived as bigger paychecks were consistently served before me. At first I sat at the bar to make it easy for the servers. Unfortunately it was only me and I was abandoned after My drink came and no dinner menus came despite being asked and responding that yes, I need them. So, I took my drink and asked to be seated at a table. the table next to me had about 8 people seated after me, and again they were able to order drinks before my waitress came to me. So, looks matter in this restaurant - a lot! That is never a good sign. My waitress is probably in the wrong career as she was brusque and seemed put off at having to serve 1 person. Maybe she was cursed with being German as I am. The wedge salad I ordered was two small wedge pieces instead of the normal 1 large piece and was ok, but underwhelming in both the size and the amount of blue cheese which was a bit sparse. The 6 oz fillet seemed more like 4 and was ok - the baked potato noticeably smaller than most but loaded at least. The restaurant scene is Helena is pitiful, to be honest. Billings is the place in Montana to be for restaurants. Maybe Bozeman or Missoula but unfortunately, the capital is lacking. The martinis were decent but not as good as the windmill in billings.

Cool Bar

Crab Cake

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Windbag Saloon

3.5(379 reviews)

2.3 mi

Underrated! This place is great. Deceiving larger it looks from the outside. The food was…read moreoutstanding! Service was top notch and the prices are average. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

Great ambiance, but mid food…read more This was my second time coming here, this time for lunch. Decently crowded but seated immediately. Place is pretty cool, since it keeps so much of its history, and the service is solid, but the food isn't great. I got a half sandwich and soup of the day, which was a chicken chile verde enchilada soup. The French dip was looking like it was sitting for a while under a heat lamp and semi dried out. Soup wasn't looking much better, and the chicken almost looked like a frozen package. Place is cool and great for watching a game and getting a drink, but don't hold your breath with food quality.

Windbag Saloon ambiance

Gigantic Pretzel served with white queso

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On Broadway

4.1(274 reviews)

2.2 mi

This restaurant is an absolute gem! I eat at this restaurant every year when I visit Montana. They…read morenever disappoint! Amazing food, awesome wait staff, a true classy treat!

Can definitely recommend this restaurant! We visited on Tuesday evening, getting there about 4:40…read morepm. They don't start seating for dinner until 5 pm so we waited in the bar. The bar was full: we got the last open table and ended up sharing it with others who had to wait. Great conversation! Dinner menu looked good and we tried the Gorgonzola linguine dish. We split that and an antipasto plate. They had bread and butter on the table when we sat down. It tasted okay but it wasn't warm so I was a little disappointed with it. The antipasto plate was excellent and included a gorgonzola cheese spread as well a meats, sliced cheeses, pickles, peppers, kalamata olives, and crackers. Between the appetizer and entree, the two of us were very comfortably full. The kitchen split the entree for us which was very helpful: it would have been messy if I had to do it! The Gorgonzola cream sauce tasted really good and the Gorgonzola flavor was surprisingly mild. I ate every bit of mine! The staff was very efficient and pleasant and the ambiance was pleasing. We sat on a balcony and watched the kitchen performing its magic.

Huckleberry Rum Swirl Cheesecake

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Seating area

Brewhouse Pub and Grille

3.5(269 reviews)

1.5 mi

Lunch stop! Food is quality, prices are reasonable, service…read morewas great and the beer....is beer. Would recommend! Won't be disappointed if ya stop!

The wine and beer were ok . The 2 stars are because the server was great and the only server…read moreworking. My husband and I split a turkey sandwich. It was terrible, cheap grocery store bread and a slice of turkey with lettuce and tomato. I wouldn't have made a sandwich like that at home let alone have to pat $16 for it! Do not recommend!

Sweet Potato Fries

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Ridge Line Restaurant

4.3(3 reviews)

2.1 mi

For a sleepy kind of lights out at 8 kind of town, the hotel bar and restaurant at the Delta…read moreMarriott in Helena might be one of the best kept secrets in town. With a massive welcoming fireplace, seating that ranges from bar tops to Cush sofas, 5 gaming sets for the gambler in you, and Happy Hour deals that include a 6 pack for $20 or a 6 pack and a 1 topping pizza for $30, you don't need to be a traveler to come here and enjoy the ambience and drinks. They also sell Chimay, one of the most delightful historical beers I enjoy (150 years of monks perfecting it in Belgium!) Our server recognized us when we came back 2 nights later with a smile and a hey! Welcome back! Look out "Minnesota Nice" Montana might have you beat.

I had steak and broccoli. Steak was done to my wishes and was tasty and tender. Wife had fish and…read morefries and gives it an 8 out of 10. Quiet, small place inside hotel. Was a bit confusing because it didn't say Ridgeline anywhere. We had to ask at hotel desk. Reasonable prices and good service.

Booth seating

Build your Own Omlete

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Booth seating

Ten Mile Creek Brewery

4.5(47 reviews)

2.1 mi

The atmosphere is awesome and the lady behind the bar is great. They have many kinds of beers and…read morehomemade root beer.

Went in to support F your phone February. Love how community-oriented they are. Robusto pizza was…read moreyummy, live music was pleasant and the conversation was engaging!

Krumpus!

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The bar

Rise N Shine Cafe

4.5(13 reviews)

1.7 mi

This was a perfect breakfast stop while passing through Helena…read more We enjoyed all the options for different portions based on how hungry you are. The gluten free waffle was amazing and short stack meals with protein hit the spot with an amazing portion of ham/chicken sausage to fuel for the day. The coffee was good and strong! The staff was friendly and attentive to refill coffee often.

Cute little diner type vibe with good huckleberry syrup options. Try the huckleberry syrup in a…read moreCoke or lemonade, it was delicious! Server seemed new but attentive. California benny and pancakes were both good.

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Easy diner

California Benny with added spinach and house made chicken sausage

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Outside front, cute flowers

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Starsha F.

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8

0

13 years ago

My family of 5 loves going to Steve's Cafe. The food is excellent, with large portions, and affordable. I've had several of their daily breakfast specials, and left feeling stuffed with happy taste buds. Prepare to wait if you have kids or are a group of 5+. We have waited over 45 minutes for a table. We have had a few issues with the hostess when it came to seating, and I hope with their second location some of these issues can be resolved. We once brought our out of town family with us to Steve's. The staff wanted to seat us in two separate locations in the restaurant. read more

Michael S.

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1

0

6 months ago

My experience at Steve's Café this morning was very poor. There is no sign that says wait to be seated so sitting down in a seat, gives the staff the ability to be rude and condensing. When it's brought to the attention of the owner of the place you get his wrath and rudeness, which is exactly why I will no longer return to Steve's Café. Being on oxygen and a disabled person, I realize this doesn't mean much to him, but a little bit of dignity and a little bit of respect is all I asked for. read more

R. M.

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27

4

4 months ago

Steve's Café in Helena is an easy 5-star spot and one of the best places in town for a hearty meal. The food is consistently delicious, with generous portions that really feel like you're getting your money's worth, and everything tastes fresh and home-style. The staff are friendly and welcoming, creating a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere that makes it a great place to start the day or grab a satisfying lunch with family and friends. read more

Malcolm B.

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1

0

6 years ago

There was an insect in my food. When i tried to bring it to the server's attention i was given nasty attitude. I then asked to speak with the owner, this arrogant man with the temperament of a teenager came out and spoke to me in a very disrespectful manner, as well as made inappropriate and highly offensive comments in regards to my religion. The is establishment is owned by a bigot racist, do not support them. read more

Lupe H.

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2

0

10 years ago

Me and my husband went there for Breakfast this morning and the food was pretty good! BUT, The waitress 'Josie'(LeAnna) was perfect! She was very nice,polite and she checked up on us every time. We will definitely go back very soon. read more

Pete R.

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4

0

11 years ago

Solid diner fare, though it's a little nicer than one might expect from a store named Steve's Café. I had a big ole plate of pancakes and finished it off with some pie. Classic! read more

Matthew S.

Elite 21

7

88

2

7 years ago

This is just your basic breakfast place. There is nothing special about it. However, that is everything you need. Good food, good coffee, and good service! read more

Bob F.

8

4

12 years ago

Very nice comfortable atmosphere. Clean with excellent service and attention. There special was excellent and prices reasonable.

Mac F.

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1

0

9 years ago

Excellent service, excellent food, slight wait but more than worth it! You can't do any better than Steve's Cafe in Helena, MT.

Unkle B.

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1

0

12 years ago

A group of us went there for breakfast on Saturday, the food was great and the service was great... Will go again soon..

Jacqui S.

3

22

1

12 years ago

For the rave reviews Steve's always gets, I wasn't that impressed, but I will have to say their omelette is very good.

Katherine O.

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10

0

5 years ago

I like there food. Great price and great service. If you want something that satisfies you should go here.

Jonathan E.

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4

0

8 years ago

Best Breakfast in Helena! Service is always excellent here as well. LOVE the huckleberry french toast.

Michelle B.

110

78

42

7 years ago

Awesome food...awesome service...we are a regular here...food and service are always consistently good

Albert R.

5

2

0

9 years ago

Had the steak and eggs. Everything was cooked perfect. Best breakfast I have had in a long time.

George C.

1

7

1

6 years ago

A good place but nothing too fancy. It is good for a quick breakfast but not for a long brunch. read more

David M.

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69

12

5 years ago

I always have good meals there. The staff is always friendly and the food is a good value.

Tony W.

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60

5

4 years ago

Disappointed.it was closed. Maybe next time when we come to visit fro South Carolina.

Christina T.

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3

0

4 years ago

The Reuben!!!! You'll never want it any where else again! Both locations are awesome.

Carol H.

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12

0

4 years ago

Great food and wonderful staff. Highly recommend for great quality food.

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