This little bistro is lovely! The food is inspired. The service was perfect (just the right level of engaged without being obtrusive). And the ambiance is on its way to matching the mission of this gem. It is clear that these owners have all the right stuff and I am so looking forward to hearing of their future growth and success! I enjoyed the Smoked Pheasant Rangoon, the Elk Osso-Bucco and the Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. They present a homemade macaroon with the check, that will put an even bigger smile on your face. (The only reason I'm not giving the 5star is due to the bar noise from next door that intruded upon the dining room atmosphere). After chatting with Bruce, I understood that having the door to the bar next door open, is necessary for now, in order to serve alcohol. I look forward to exploring their wine list as it comes available. I can only imagine how sublime their pairings will be! This visionary couple has brought something to Ennis that I will certainly be back for. read more

Tavern 287 - Smoked pheasant rangoon - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

Great food, fantastic service! Love how they use locally sourced, farm to table food. The owner is super nice!

What an incredible find!! We would happily make the 5 hour drive from home just to eat here again. If you ever have the opportunity, you will not be disappointed. And please... try the strawberry rhubarb pie. AMAZING. read more

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Had a wonderful lunch in Ennis today. Super friendly place with incredible food. We came in at 2 pm but were interested in the dinner menu because of the reviews we read. The owner graciously served us from the dinner menu even though they don't offer it till 4. We had the steak, osobuco and ravioli. All were amazing! The macaroons are incredible too. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Tavern 287 - Macaroons - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

The food here is the best I've had in Ennis! So much flavor and creative dishes. And the elk chili was AMAZING! On top of that we ordered the tots, beet salad and the elk ossobucco which was incredible. And the service was so lovely! Very excited about this place and excited to go back! read more

This place is a gem. The owner was very polite and helpful. The bison meatloaf with white gravy was great. Wine was good pickings. The atmosphere was very small town Montana - which made it seem like home cooking up a couple points. Do try. Definitely ask owner / manager for recommendations. read more

The place lacks ambience but the food and service were very good. I ordered their ravioli. While waiting for our entree, the house salad and warm bread were good. My ravioli was excellent. Bob had the bison& pork meatloaf. It was very tasty. The mashed potatoes and gravy complemented it well. The green beans lacked sufficient seasoning. Bob added salt/pepper & butter and then they were okay. No wine or beer here, but we were invited to go next door to the Silver Dollar and bring a glass here. So, if we'd wanted to, that would've worked. read more

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WHY are there not 10 stars?? If there where Id definitely give Tavern 287 10 stars....for everything!! My Husband and I have visited Bruce at T-287 and each and every time we were greeted like family, even on the first visit. I love me a local spot and it doesn't get anymore local than this. Located in bucolic Ennis T-287 exudes home town. Lets get into the food tho ... the tomato soup? perfect consistency and heat. This ABsoLUTEly does not come from anything canned. Its homemade fresh and you can taste it. OH ... the bread? my favorite part ! fresh baked and the butter is yummy. I could make a meal of that alone. The salads are perfectly portioned and a great compliment to the soup. I typically stick to the same thing each time ... the filet which is is mouth watering, no need for a knife perfectly paired with potatoes (sometimes french fries sometimes mashed) and the spot on amount of broccolini. I usually rush through a meal ... but when we make the drive over the hill we relax and savor and this filet demands to be savored. My Husband is the complete opposite of me... he tries all the menu options. Our last visit he had the Lobster Raviolis and he raved for days about them. Trust me ... you can screw up pasta and especially something as delicate a seafood ravioli and these were perfection!! Prior visits he had the Pheasant Rangoon (YUM!) and the Venison Stroganoff (TRIPLE YUM) ... side note third time he had venison and Bruces venison is NOT gamey (sp?) . We always have a glass of wine and take a gander in the fresh made dessert case and even though we are full beyond bursting ... cannot pass up whatever magical creations speak our name. AND THENNNNN Bruce sends us on our way with Macaroons!! The prices are beyond reasonable and the atmosphere totally welcoming. We love Tavern 287 and Bruce and his hospitality and you will too!! read more

Shockingly amazing food and service! This tiny town has a gem for sure. Wow! Highly recommend!!! Call ahead and make reservations to avoid the wait. read more

Tavern 287 - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

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Found myself in a little town in western Montana and enjoyed a great meal with my family. We all ordered a different dish from the menu and we each tried the many items offered, from the freshly made pasta to the local game dishes of venison, elk and bison each dish was delicious and satisfying. Only drawbacks were wait time on meals, reservation only and only one server that night (short staffed?) but he was the owner and was very agreeable and did a wonderful job. Quaint little restaurant with a rustic vibe. Overall for a small little bistro type restaurant in a small town known for its fly fishing this was five stars and definitely worth the wait. read more

Had lunch here last weekend, the flatbread was good but omg the macrons & donuts with strawberries & chocolate drizzle were amazing! Brought the kids over tonight to give it a try and wow, did the meal ever exceed expectations! The pheasant Rangoon & beet salad started us off, followed by the ravioli special, the Thai ahi, & the Waygu Oscar, just wow! Can't wait the try the chocolate strawberry Cupcakes we're taking home because we ran out of room! read more

Tavern 287 - Ravioli - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

I ate here with my mom while we were on a road trip to Hell Creek. It was at first just a stop to get dinner and then ended up being a tremendously enjoyable conversation with the owner as we both had truly wonderful dishes. She had the pasta that she decided were "little pillows of love" and I had the elk osso bucco that was so tender that it was falling off the bone. We didn't have room for dessert, but had heard from the bar next door that we had to get the cheesecake. So we got it to go and two macarons too. My husband is French, so we go there to visit his family, and when we ate the macarons it was as if I was in Paris! We had no idea we'd find this lovely place in Ennis and it is well worth the visit! read more

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Some of the consistently best food in Ennis. Open year round. Worth the visit any day,

We were lucky to get in because of a cancellation. It was Friday and on the menu was all the fish you could eat. After a glass of wine and a great caesar salad. We were treated to one of the best fish dinners we have had in months while traveling the western states. The owner took great care of us and made sure we tried the cherry plum cobbler and coffee before we left. The meal, the service, and a great host made us definitely want to come back to another great meal when traveling thru Ennis again. read more

You want to talk about an unexpected experience? Come to the Tavern 287 in Ennis, MT. Between the venison stroganoff, the wagyu steak, and the bison ravioli it was a hard decision which one was our favorite! What a wonderful meal after a day of fly fishing. Highly recommend! Addition: just had a lemon macaroon...best I have ever had in my life. read more

This restaurant is a gem! Bruce, the proprietor, is a delight! The food is delicious and features creative twists on the local game. We had the Pheasant Rangoon, Beet Salad, Bison & Goat Cheese Ravioli, and Elk Osso Buco. Each dish was unique and delicious in its own way. If you make your way into Ennis make sure you sample some of the homemade desserts as well (special h/t to the macarons). We'll be back! read more

Stopped in because we were staying in Ennis, and it looked good. Service was great, but a little rough around the edges due to the newness of the restaurant- it just opened a few months ago. Most everything was excellent: soup, beet salad, and the elk osso bucco is fantastic. The bison ravioli were a bit under seasoned, but that was our only complaint. Edit: I forgot to mention the pheasant rangoon was excellent, also. read more

Excellent food and service right on Main Street in Ennis! Owner Bruce and Chef Bobby were both amazing and very informative about their menu. I guess it's easy when everything is made from scratch! The Bison and Goat Cheese Ravioli were delicious and generously portioned, the Smoked Steak with melted tomatoes was excellent, and the Elk Oso Buco was amazing as well. And of course the Prime Rib was incredible too! They don't have alcohol (yet) so we brought a bottle of wine with and they were perfectly accommodating. read more

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Good food and pastries!!! It's a nice place to stop for a quick lunch. They run some pretty good daily specials.

The baked items are amazing, apparently they have an amazing baker! Their steak was tough and you pay a lot for it! I would suggest serving only certified angus beef and that will get you places for return customers looking for a great steak. The rest of the meal was great, dessert to die for! Clean and charming atmosphere, customer service totally awesome! Thank you for having normal business hours unlike the rest of the restaurant owners in Ennis who are constantly closed! Great addition to Ennis Main Street scene. read more

Food was delicious & service was excellent. Friday Fish Fry was fun, meatloaf & mashed potatoes really good. Also made special meal for my daughter with a dairy allergy. read more

Had lunch here in October. The service was great and the food was good. Everything was very clean. It is a cute little restaurant.

This was the best restaurant experience we had on our Yellowstone trip. The owner was very welcoming and you could feel his passion for cooking when describing the menu. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Would come back 10/10. read more

Location and ambiance are great! Service was excellent! Food was beyond outstanding. The fish & chips were better than the first time I tried them in Ireland. I cannot say enough good things about this eatery. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner from start to finish. My wife had the bison and goat cheese ravioli. I had the steak. Everything was wonderfully prepared and delicious! We each enjoyed the wine paring recommended to us. The service was friendly and attentive. The entire experience compared favorably with the finest restaurants we have found anywhere on the planet. It was a memorable evening. Don't pass it by if you get a chance to dine there. read more

Great place to eat in Ennis! Chili is amazing. As were the macarons!!! Love how they have other meat options other than beef on the menu and how local everything is. Would definitely eat here again. read more

I had the half meatball sandwich and tomato soup and it was amazing! Best tomato soup I've had in a while... looking forward to coming back tomorrow for dinner! Also tried my boyfriend's chicken bacon Mac n cheese and it was just as delicious. read more

Ive been coming to Ennis since I was in the womb.... One thing you can't say about Ennis like other small towns is that there is no where "good" to eat. Ennis has always had a top notch butcher, good steak houses, and cafes. The Continental Divide has always been an eclectic dining experience, and I've enjoyed their preparations a number times. This year, I came up with just my two tw/een children, and I wanted to take them somewhere really nice. After looking at menus, I made reservations for Tavern 287. Hands down- this restaurant is THE BEST RESTAURANT I have eaten at in Ennis, or anywhere in a very long time. We ordered the pheasant Rangoon, the beet salad, chicken scallopini, pepper crusted steak, and bison blue cheese ravioli. It was excellent!! The flavors were complex, and each dish had complimentary ingredients that exploded in your mouth while not overwhelming each other- you could taste and appreciate every ingredient separately. The execution of every dish was on point, to the "done-ness" of every meat, the fresh pasta, the perfectly stuffed ravioli. Even the vegetables on the side were cooked perfectly. And the Macaroons were the BEST we've ever had! They are my daughters favorite cookie-and her eyes rolled in the back of her head upon first bite. We will definitely be back! read more

Love this place! Friendly staff; they take careful steps to protect customers during Covid. We always feel safe. Bargain lunch menu - try the Bison meatloaf sandwich with caramelized onions. Dinner favorites: Elk Osso Bucco, Pheasant Rangoon appetizer, Bison Ravioli and any dessert - the pumpkin cheesecake was terrific! read more

amazing menu with very tasty food & great customer service too!

The staff is extremely friendly and the food is great. We really enjoyed our experience in this restaurant. The desserts especially the macaroons are to die for. There made daily. read more

A nice new addition to downtown Ennis! Reasonable prices, excellent friendly service from the owner himself (thanks Bruce) and creative hearty fare and delicious desserts. We will be back!! read more

The Bison and Goat Cheese Ravioli is outstanding! One of the better meals I've had in a while. The waitstaff were friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back. read more

We love this restaurant! Bruce is amazing and we love the unique dishes. Such a good spot in Ennis

We were unsure at first due to the small selection. While this place might not have a large menu they cooked everything on my plate to absolute perfection. Their food is high quality ingredients and it's obviously well made just from looking at it. Would highly recommend. Also check out the meatloaf sandwich. Delicious! read more

Tavern 287 - Ham and cheese sandwich with chicken noodle soup. - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

This restaurant is amazing! It emphasizes local game in gourmet style. The flavors are complex and the presentations are so appealing. We had the Elk Meatloaf and the Antelope Shepard's Pie, which were excellent. The chef/owner is always there to ensure your total satisfaction. If you are anywhere near Ennis don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this delightful restaurant. read more

Great food and Bruce (owner) was very friendly! Definitely recommend whetu you're passing by or local.

Unbelievable food. My wife got the Elk and I got the Bison Meatloaf. I cannot speak highly enough of the flavors and amazing quality of the food. read more

Upon arrival we felt a little ignored as the waiter/owner was conversing with another table for about 10 minutes while we waited for a menu. After waiting about 30 minutes for our food the pot pie arrived cold. Another table was loudly voicing their frustrations about their food taking a long time, turns out he forgot to order their food. Against better judgment, we gave them another chance. My husband ordered the buffalo chicken wrap, waste of money- all he could taste was lettuce and bland chicken. Also we had to go get our own beers on a separate tab next-door, just curious, don't taverns typically sell beer? read more

My husband and I came here on a last minute date night. We had read good reviews online so decided to give it a try. We were so glad that we did! We started with the truffle tater tots which were fantastic. It was a huge serving and we had plenty left. They brought out bread and butter for the table. The butter was delicious-slightly sweet, but still with the herb flavor. I ordered the bison and goat cheese ravioli which was absolutely fantastic. My husband ordered the ribs and said the flavor was top notch. For dessert we had the homemade pear crumble cheesecake with a caramel sauce on the side. We should have been too full to eat it, but we ate every last bite! As a happy surprise, they brought out two small macaroons at the end of the meal. They were delicious, the perfect texture for a macaroon. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely come back again whenever we are in Ennis. read more

Tavern 287 - Bison and goat cheese ravioli - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

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