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    The Continental Divide

    4.6 (91 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bavette steak

    I write a considerable amount of restaurant reviews that are to the point and unbiased. We wanted to try the Contential Divide as it is know as the only fine dining establishment for miles around Ennis Montana. The chef came to greet us at our table in the outdoor seating, (inside is also available.) Great conversation with the Chef; rare in the arena of other fine dining restaurants. The good: The French onion soup was the best I have ever had. A sherry based onion soup with just the right touch of cheese and bread, delicious! The wedge salad was also a hit with homemade dressing and the correct amount of bacon, onion, etc. Wonderful. The Asparagus was just the correct crispness without being over-sauced as it typically is elsewhere. The Bison Albondigashaf a rich broth with a hint of Serrano, quite good. The average: The truffle mash potatoes could use more truffles, (minor point.) The "Lavender" butter was bit strange. My wife had the duck and although it was not prepared in the traditional way for the common pallets, it was good with a good sauce. Not a dish that will knock your socks off though. The not so-good. My10 0z Montana Wagyu Bavette steak was disappointing. First there was only a dime size dollop of sauce and void of any seasoning, (read basic salt & pepper.) It was lacking in flavor and mouthfeel. Although it was explained by the Chef that is is similar to a skirt steak or flank, it was neither. A lackluster cut of beef altogether. *Note: I almost ordered the ribs and they were touted to be very good. I did an see at another table the ribs and regretted my choice of entree. The service. We had a 6 pm reservation and when we arrived they were a number of open tables. We were seated inside and the AC was full blast cold so we opted to dine outside with the persistent flies. Our waitress started out ok but left us abandoned after our entrees were served. *I really wanted some side sauce, more bread & butter, water but was denied to to lack of table service. When she did appear after I requested her from another waiter, she said "There was a snafu in the kitchen" and that was the excuse for us being ghosted. Shame on Contenential Divide for not have the wait-staff available for a full house., Not what you expect from fine dining. Summary: If you get reservation early enough. (read: 5PM) then possibly you won't be abandoned at your table. Avoid the Bavette steak and opt for the ribs. Dine inside where the ever-present fly is not also feasting on your entree. I am sure these somewhat seemingly miss-steps may have been random but the other patrons were not getting the table service that you would expect in fine dining. I wish the Continental Divide well in their endeavor to bring fine dining to the hideaway place of Ennis Montana but they need a little housekeeping first before we return to dine there.

    Apricot-Mango Glazed Duck

    Made it back to TCD for the summer menu. The place is a lot more busier, and they also have a nice shaded patio area. I sat outside. Service was excellent. I started with Walleye Bites...hand breaded with panko & macadamia sweet chili chipotle-lime dipping sauce. I liked the concept, and how it looked, but the fish had no flavor, and the panko batter was so thick it was overpowering the walleye, I think. Big portion. I could only eat a third of it. A larger amount of dip would be nice. Then, I ordered Poached Pear Salad...wine poached pears, pomegranate pearls, candied pecans, crumbled feta, Bermuda onion, mandarin-champagne vinaigrette. It was pretty tasty, but too sweet for me to finish it all. For the entree, I ordered Pan Seared Halibut...southwest spiced and with green chili-asiago risotto, roasted corn calabacitas and cilantro chimichurri. Super complex and tasty. Lots of flavors. Finally, for dessert, I got the Lemon Cake. Excellent! Citrusy and summer-like. The following night, I actually went back with a friend. This time, I ordered very little food cause I was so stuffed from the first night. My friend and I split Apricot-Mango Glazed Duck...pan seared moulard duck breast, truffle smashed potatoes and apricot-mango glaze. It was excellent, also! Look forward to the Fall/Winter menu! Thx, Chef John!

    Apricot Mango Duck

    Our first time at this little hidden gem!! We had Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Apricot Mango Duck with asparagus, spaghetti squash, mashed potatoes! Chef John was incredible! Super friendly, gave us a history of the restaurant. Allison, our waitress was great! We will definitely be back....there's so much more to try on the menu! We left so full and satiated!

    10 oz Montana "Wagyu" Bavette
    Kevin P.

    I read great reviews, and was ready for a short beautiful road trip to Ennis, MT. The Continental Divide is a hidden gem of fine dining in the Northern Rocky Mts. I love Ennis, too. Small dining room...maybe 25 seats. I was solo but lots of other diners. Several birthdays. I finally declared it was my birthday, too! Great menu. Chef John may change it often but I'm not sure. I started with Cumin Scented Scallops. Perfectly cooked. Delicious. Then I got the 10 oz Montana "Wagyu" Bavette. Amazing. Came with mashed potatoes and baby broccoli and spaghetti squash. The steak was sliced, and had a delicious sauce and butter. I got dessert to go...the Flourless Chocolate Torte. My only disappointment of the night. It was great...super fudgy...with a raspberry coulee drizzle and whipped cream, but I was expecting the torte to be more cake like. Great service! End of the night, Chef John made the rounds. Super cool. Will definitely be back. Thx.

    Elena C.

    This place is a gem! It's adjacent to an RV park, but don't let it fool you. The food and service are amazing. We will definitely be going back

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    Thank you Kevin. We look forward to seeing you again soon...

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    Dishes cooked to perfection. Top notch service. Cozy clean and quiet! Would recommend.

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    Excellent food and service. We were on road trip through and reserved here for dinner.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service. You must try. The new chef is amazing. Can't say enough about everything. Also, very nice wine list.

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    Amazing food and great atmosphere. I highly recommend going here if you come to the Ennis area.

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    Had the Crispy Duck and it was really good! Steak was good too. Mac and cheese was just okay.

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    Excellent meal. Yes location makes this an odd fine dining restaurant but it is. Service and food were enjoyed by all.

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    Wonderful place to eat! Great service and great food. Would eat here again when in Ennis.

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    Came here due to Yelp reviews as we were traveling through the area on vacation. Am very grateful…read morewe made the stop. This restaurant/bar is located in the heart of downtown Ennis. The preserved historic facade is a much appreciated gateway to the past. The same rustic theme passes through to the interior with some obvious upgrades. It's inviting yet you know it's a bar too...the food doesn't seem to be the focus yet it definitely should not be missed. We sat ourselves and the bartender quickly arrived with menus and asked for our drink order. This girl had to hustle as she was tending bar, cleaning tables, placing and serving orders...felt a little sorry that she had so much on her plate, but she never lost her smile and appeased every customer easily. Food came out quicker than I expected since it was a one-woman show, but the cook is somewhere in the back and he helped bringing out plates. My husband had "The Gunsmoke" (classic smash burger), added cheddar cheese. My friend and I had "The Outlaw" smash burger (bacon, bleu cheese, bourbon grilled onions) and my other friend had the chicken tenders. The burgers were heavily seasoned (some complained of too much salt, though to me it was perfect), tender and juicy even though the burgers were leaning more towards medium well than medium. All ingredients were a perfect compliment to each burger. The Outlaw is incredibly rich since there aren't any fresh veggies to cut the richness, but that's also part of its charm. The rosemary French fries were crisp tender, seasoned well...utterly scrumptious in every sense of the word. My friend also enjoyed the chicken tenders....fried without being overdone and lightly seasoned. Drink refills were frequent and never had to ask. Price was very reasonable considering how much food we had and how delicious it all was. $35 for excellent service, wonderful juicy burgers and drinks was well worth every cent! Just an FYI - bathrooms are very outdated, though somewhat charming at the same time....probably the worst part of the visit, though not off-putting enough to not use. Odd that there was a young child sitting at the bar with their mother but maybe it's a small town thing...it did make me feel a little uncomfortable.

    Delicious food and excellent service. Recommend the smash burgers and the chicken pesto sandwich,…read morewith the rosemary paper fries of course. A place that would make Miss Kitty proud.

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    The Continental Divide - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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