The BBQ Pit

So sad they closed. They had the best ribs & pea salad…read more Wishing them the best in their future endeavors.

We came down from Missoula to enjoy some barbecue only to discover Cherries is PERMANENTLY CLOSED!!…read moreThai been replaced by Pork Chop Sammy. We ate there and give it a 3, not the 5 Cherries always got from us. We miss the barbecue!

Located just 1/2 block off hwy 93 on 2nd Street East, next to the Polson Liquor Store. Dine in or drive thru

Slow smoked Saint Louis Ribs over local cherry wood. A taste you cannot find anywhere else. $25.00 with 4 side dishes

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Brisket Sandwich smoked over local cherry and fruit wood fire for a taste you cannot find anywhere else. Only $8.00 with 2 sides

The Notorious PIG BBQ

4.4(810 reviews)

32.2 mi

The food is good and tastes great. Lots of flavor and Smokey…read more The service was good just felt a bit pushy at the end or when they close, even though we were still eating and drinking it felt like hurry up and finish. The ambience is good, place looks nice and not too cold or hot.

The food service and ambiance lived up to my expectations…read more The food service and ambiance lived up to my expectations. The food service and ambiance lived up to my expectations.

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Pulled Pork GF bun and coleslaw

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East Shore Smoke House

3.9(142 reviews)

46.0 mi

Updating from a 2015 review. We noted how much we loved the atmosphere in the 10 years...well now…read moreit's been 20 years that we make a point to dine here, specifically on our anniversary. It's where we dined on our honeymoon and we'll be coming back for years to come. We stopped in a couple of times on this trip. The good - The smokehouse food is just what it should be! I mean, we really love this food. The first Cherry Old Fashioned. Made with care and good ingredients. The Meh - The service on Taco Tuesday. It felt understaffed and the server commented, "at least I'm not alone tonight". Very telling The Bad - The second Cherry Old Fashioned on a different night. Not good. It was Taco Tuesday and the Smokehouse felt understaffed. The drinks were just slammed together.

I ordered nachos, thought that was a safe bet! Supposed to be smoked chicken and cheese sauce…read more These were honestly the worst nachos I've ever had. The fresh chips were nice and the pico was good but the combo of veiny, bony chunks of dry chicken with the sweet BBQ sauce and sour "cheese" made it inedible. I really wanted to like this place it's a great location and fun drive, the patio was beautiful, great beer selection and the service was excellent. Maybe the nachos are just a bad item and they have other good stuff. I wouldn't give it another try unless to grab a beer.

East Shore Smoke House -- Bar

East Shore Smoke House dining room

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East Shore Smoke House bar

Montana Q

5.0(1 review)

27.9 mi

I thought I left a review and it was all good?bbq dishes and spices were on point.no building to go…read moreto.just have to look for them around the state of Montana at fairs and other events and they travel outside of the state.

Moose Creek Barbecue

4.1(88 reviews)

53.7 mi

Outstanding old school barbecue. Wife said the chicken was about the best she has ever had. I had a…read moreTexas brisket sandwich. Solid. Very lightly toasted white bun with a brand on top. Loved the slight crisp! Can't wait to return!

Moose Creek BBQ, we were in about a month ago. Had a great experience. The owner was so nice and…read morethe food was delicious. About 2 weeks after that I went in to get just barbecue sauce to buy for a party. The young woman that was working that day was very rude, and playing on her phone. I figured she had was having a bad day. I enjoyed the barbecue sauce. Just tonight on September 25th at 6:00 p.m. the same young woman was there and was rude. When we questioned about the prices that were not the same as on the menu, she was rude said they had to increase their prices and focused on her phone. We were very disappointed that a place with great food employed a young woman that acted like she did not want to be there:(. Our suggestion, have a talk with this young about how important good customer service is. Hopefully the next time we come in, the nice, friendly older man that helped us the first time will be working as nd we will enjoy supporting a local business.

1 meat platter with brisket, Texas toast, potato salad, and Gouda bites

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Smoke Jumpers Barbecue

2.0(1 review)

36.9 mi

Good not great. The pulled pork was a little dry. The sauce was not very impressive = not sweet…read moreenough to be Texas style, not spicy enough to be southern style. Also a little expensive.

The Notorious P.I.G.

4.2(77 reviews)

35.2 mi

Great piggy sandwich and salad! Wonderful job crew;…read moreservice was excellent! And the ambiance was tasteful!!!

We stopped here on a Wednesday for lunch, the place was pretty empty inside, a decent amount of…read morepeople eating outside. When we got there we were not greeted, there were two guys who looked annoyed that we were there. We ordered to go and our food did come out quickly. We waited about 5 minutes for our food and quickly learned why- it was cold. Everything was cold, the meat & sides. The pork was cold & tasted like it was made in a crock pot there was no flavor. The turkey tasted like lunch meat and was sliced very finely. The burnt ends were the only things we would all eat again, the flavor on them was great, they actually tasted like smoked meat. Overall we would not visit again- we drive through Missoula frequently from Ennis & would rather go elsewhere for bbq.

We split a 1/2 rack ribs so we each had a 1/4 rack , 3 ribs each, cornbread, slaw, mac&cheese, beans.

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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

3.6(151 reviews)

32.8 mi

Haven't been here in a couple of years and was craving some BBQ. Came with the fam and left a bit…read moredisappointed. Not sure why the food has gone downhill over the years but it doesn't have the taste I'm used to. I have several friends that used rave about the food at Dave's but that has died down as well. The service is typically good and the atmosphere is fine. I understand there are off nights at times but a restaurant can't afford an off night anymore in this economy. I hope they improve their kitchen. Otherwise, there's much tastier food out there.

Quick friendly service. Char broiled burgers are good…read more CORN IN THE MAC AND CHEESE?!?!?!?! Totally disgusting and not explained anywhere on the menu, its just a little surprise for you. Makes me wonder what other menu items are completely inaccurate.

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Yvonne N.

492

54

55

4 months ago

This sweet business has a devoted and honest woman owner who works 60 hours plus per week! Her delicious food and service is always appreciated! I fed 4 people with two orders. Sauces we liked were chipotle for the beef brisket and the sweet and spicy for the chicken. Make sure you get the coleslaw snd add a slice of bacon chopped up to take it to the next level! Coleslaw is yummy, could be less on the dressing. Go check it out if you're in Seeley Lake area. read more

Gina M.

86

6

2

13 years ago

I really was disappointed with this spot. We've eaten just about every place in Seeley, and I did not enjoy this one. We were catered by another man in town who does BBQ, and he does it much better. I would suggest Pop's catering for BBQ. read more

Heather U.

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3

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5 years ago

This place is very much open! Food is fabulous

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