Exceptional fine dining returns to beautiful Ennis, MT! A group of us recently visited the Continental Divide and the one word we used to describe our evening was 'exceptional.' They now conveniently take online reservations. Upon arriving we noticed the updated interior. Simply elegant. The wine list runs the gamut from reasonable to high end. My husband, a sommelier, said there is not a restaurant in Bozeman that can match it. And now for the food - 'exceptional!' We started with the Roasted Pear Flatbread. I would have included a picture but it was devoured too quickly! The Brown Butter Scallops melted in your mouth. The Long Island Duck and Wagyu Filet were out-of-this-world. But the best in my opinion was the BENTLEY BURGER! Sensational. And don't forget to order the Spinach Gratin. As you can tell, we loved the food and had an 'exceptional' dining experience. I highly recommend The NEW Continential Divide! You simply have to experience it for yourself. And...they are taking the most extreme precautions to make sure we all stay safe and healthy while we're there. read more

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5 of us dined here on a Saturday night when it recently reopened for the summer. We understood it had a new chef. The food last year was great and I can only say that this year was amazing! Each of us had a different entrée and appetizer and all were outstanding. We had the arancini, the wild mushroom risotto, the charcuterie board and the oysters. each stood out on their own. the classic Bentley Burger, named for the original owner is a classic of the Continental Divide. Others enjoyed the duck, filet and walleye. The service was attentive while not being intrusive. The restaurant didn't have an empty table and everyone was lively and enjoying their meals. It was obvious the place is a hit. I understand it is enjoying it's 40th year of operation. Not many restaurants can say that, but with food and service like we enjoyed it is destined for 40 more! read more

Where and how did this place turn up way out here? So pleasantly surprised by this gem from the first greeting to the final thank you. An evening well spent with deliciously prepared fresh food and fine wine. Casual and refined. Lovely atmosphere Can't wait to go back. Next time will be my 4th visit. read more

First visit to the Continental Divide after several stays in Ennis. In short: ... Incredible!! We shared the Tomato Mozzarella salad and was perfect. Pam had the Scallops and she commented maybe best ever. Nicely sauteed and dressed with a bit of roe with a nice Huckleberry demi glace that added to the wonderful favor. I had the Montana fresh Lamb Chops finished medium rare. Absolutely delicious. Enough said. Mixed veggies done perfectly ... al dente. Service was impeccable. Thanks Jennifer!! Great wine list. We had the Cameron Hughes Cabernet at $34/bottle and was excellent. In Ennis? Gotta try it! Oh, the chef actually came out to talk to us. Nice touch. read more

The Continental Divide - Fresh Montana Lamb Cops - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

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Unbelievably good! The quality of the food and service here are so great. The ambiance was wonderful. We were a party of four who each had something different and were all blown away by each of the dishes. The chef greeted us at the table to make sure everything was outstanding. Our server Tanya was fantastic, do yourself a favor and come here. You won't be disappointed, I can't wait to go back! read more

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

Holy moly the food here is great. It's something I didn't really expect in a small town. We are from Denver and we don't have such good food. I had the Wagyu New York steak. Now I have had so called Wagyu NY steak that was tuff as leather but as soon as I cut into this I knew it was different. I almost didn't need a knife. I also had the corn and potato chowder which was just a burst of flavor. We also had the Burrato and roasted pear flatbread and both were unbelievably good. This is a high end restaurant in a small town with small town prices. A must go to if your in town or even worth the drive from Bozeman. read more

Wonderful fine dining experience! Impeccable food, plating, service and attention to covid safety measures. From the Chilled Prawns with Peach Pico to the Wagyu Tenderloin Filet, everything was perfect! Wine pairings in Riedel stemware, shareable sides, dessert and instrumental background music rounded out a special evening. Don't miss this GEM in Ennis, MT! read more

What a fun unexpected treat to find your restaurant this morning! We had Logan all to ourselves and he KILLED it at cooking our food and at making us feel welcome and special. We will surely be back and will be telling our foodie friends about this exceptional place in Ennis. Good luck and we will see you soon!!! read more

The Continental is back! Great food and awesome service. Had a bit of a hiatus because of previous food, but new chef, hostess and wait staff are great. read more

Excellent food! Don't let the simple location and exterior fool you, this is a great place to eat. The scallops were excellent, surprising for a place, well, not next to the ocean. In fact, everything we have had has been excellent. Wish they were open year round. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem located in Ennis Montana. Every member of the staff was very welcoming and friendly, the dining area had a very homey feel. Chef John came out and met us before our meal began, when the meal came out it exceeded expectations everything was cooked to perfection and perfectly balanced with texture and flavor. We again got to speak with chef John and we discussed the choices for dessert which again exceeded expectations. I cannot praise this restaurant enough it was a wonderful spur of the moment dinner stop and I look forward to Future dining experiences. read more

As summer residents of the Madison Valley we were happy to hear of the reopening of the Continental Divide. All I can say is our visit left us with no desire to return. My wife ordered the Beet Salad and was immediately disappointed. The menu lists the salad as Roasted Beets on a bed of greens. Instead it was a pile of greens with a few raisin sized pieces of beet hidden in the greens. My wife questioned the server who defended the salad saying that is how it is made and that it is "very good". I had the wedge salad, it was okay but not spectacular. The dressing on the wedge salad had a 1000 island appearance but fortunately tasted more like blue cheese. On the entree's my wife had the scallops and judged them well seasoned and properly cooked but found the sauce sweet and not to her liking. My Elk Back Strap was quite good. The side dish of potatoes, pancetta, Napa cabbage had no Napa cabbage in it. A fresh vegetable option for low carb diet would be nice as an option. I suspect with the beet salad and the elk side dish that the restaurant ran out of ingredients, since the Halibut was not available either. I am sad to write this low rated review, as I want the restaurant to Excell. Be careful in reading the glowing 5 star reviews as many of them are from 2016 or earlier and this is a new group in 2019. I will probably give them another try next year and hope they have the logistics of running a restaurant in rural Montana solved, and some low/no carb options available. Not sure if I can convince my wife to go back. read more

Amazing food and excellent service. The chef is a master of food fundamentals' Jason Lange imparts care and deliciousness' in every serving. The main courses are stars but the side dishes could be a main course for many. The dessert is carefully handcrafted and the French pressed coffee is a worthy accompaniment. for those who like an excellent beverage with their meal will not be disappointed. read more

Wonderful restaurant with great food, super sweet staff, fabulous wines, and an incredible chef. We visited twice during our stay in McAllister. We'll be back. read more

Food was very good especially in a small town like Ennis. If you are looking for an upscale restaurant in Ennis this should fill the bill

sweetest staff ever, amazing chef who sat and talked with us and amazing food. the steak was cooked to perfection served with heavenly truffle potatoes. the restaurant was accommodating of gluten free options and offered an outstanding flourless cake. read more

Went to C.D. a few nights after newly arrived Chef John and the new and returning team opened for the season. The Bentley Burger, named for the original C.D. founder, was on our mind. At $28, the price caught our attention, but don't be put off. It was worth it. This is about the most decadent meal in sandwich form anywhere. Foie gras, portabella mushroom, fried green tomato (amazing), and incredible cheese and excellent onion jam layered under and on top of outstanding beef. Think steak with foie gras served in a package. The only newly-opened kitchen flaw was the less than perfect fries, which didn't live up to the price. But the grilled salad, another winner, more than made up for it. Service was a little uneven. Good wine list. Can't wait for return trips. And word is they will now be open year round...score a win for the Ennis foodie scene. read more

Unexpected DELICIOUSNESS in this small town. The wine list was impressive. A chablis we ordered had the hallmark of Kermit Lynch on the label. Our table ordered the panko-crusted oysters with a spicy remoulade and the crab tarte, also served with a delicious, spicy sauce. The sauces were amazing... well spiced, complex, and complementary with the food. For dinner, we all ordered different entrees. Tossed up between the bison rib eye (with Wisconsin bison) and the steak au poivre (with Montana beef), our waitperson strongly suggested the beef, medium-rare. I had NO regrets. My husband had the elk with huckleberry sauce. AMAZING. Not gamey at all. The huckleberry sauce was more of a fine reduction. This chef knows his sauces. Our other two companions had the duck and the lamb. Both were very satisfied. We could not pass on dessert. My very acceptable cappuccino accompanied my choice of the Valrhona chocolate cake, which was delicious; not too sweet. I must say though, the Grand Marnier cheesecake was off the charts amazing with a dark chocolate cookie crust. Also, the limoncello cake was moist and delicious. I asked our waitperson if there was a pastry chef, and was told that no, the chef makes *everything* himself. Incredibly accomplished and impressive to do both savory and sweet so well. Does this man ever sleep? I will certainly make a point of dining here on any future visits to Montana that I may be so fortunate to have. read more

Our first visit to the Continental Divide since it reopened! Great food and great service. All four of us enjoyed our dinner, I loved the flavors in the salmon dish and it was cooked to perfection . Definitely going back. read more

The other reviewers are quite correct. The service here is terrible. But it was easy to tell that you could get better service if you are a) a local, or b) served by a different waitress. We arrived for our reservation and stood awkwardly by the door as a waitress rushed past us and ignored us completely. The other waitress passed a few minutes later and said she'd be right with us. Unfortunately, when she did seat us, it was with the first waitress who was unfriendly, inattentive, and apparently unconcerned with whether our meal was as we requested. The waitress who seated us also brought us our food, so the lady we (hesitantly) tipped did little more than take our order and open our screw cap wine (never did she top us off). Which leads to complaint #2... The wine list is exorbitantly overpriced, with 100%+ mark-ups on the bottles. Our $50 bottle of Ponzi goes for $20-25 on the street, and that was about the most reasonable option. The food was good. I liked my elk tenderloin a lot, and the polenta was a great pairing. My wife didn't care for the roasted duck, saying it tasted more like turkey. Dessert was forgettable (as in I really have forgotten what we had). A few menu items were a touch pricier than they should have been (the Caesar salad especially), but that would have been tolerable if we didn't feel like we were inconveniencing our waitress with our presence. I wouldn't return. We had other dining experiences in town that were more favorable. read more

I ate here several times between 2008 and 2006. We loved it every time we were there, even in the new building. I never had a problem with the service, so I don't know what all that is about. I know the menu is just amazing for a place as out of the way as Ennis. Elk, duck, bison, venison... real Montana game. It was expensive, but it was that kind of place. You expect those prices at a place like that. I'm really surprised to hear the comments about the poor service because they were always great when we were there and I'm pretty sure they are the same people. My wife still talks about the Elk. read more

Do not go here unless you want to be screwed. I came in after a long day fishing and wanted only a salad. The Caesar salad was listed as $9. I was not very hungry so ordered only the salad but asked for a dinner sized portion and asked to add tomatoes. The waitress was lovely and said fine. She did not mention the price. The salad was quite good and well sized, but when the bill came the salad was $19. I complained and said that if I had known I would not have ordered it. She said it was because of the "quality of the ingredients" and because the rest of the menu had high prices. She didn't offer any sort of compromise. The food was good, but that sort of screwing your customer is just rude. You can do better. read more

We had a group of girlfriends go there for dinner last week. Wow! The decor and table settings were divine! The hostess Abby was so welcoming and friendly, she instantly made us comfortable. The waitress was prompt and very friendly. We had the scallop appetizer, and the burrata. They were spot on! The chef even served our dinner! The walleye was a real treat and cooked to perfection! I highly recommend it! The mushroom risotto was so tasty! I can't wait to go back. read more

Having been here for 10+ visits, not only do I feel like I can write a fair review, I feel like I owe it to this wonderful establishment. Eric is an amazing chef. His diverse background in culinary training always translate into amazing dishes and experiences for us as patrons. The elk t bone and the duck are tied to be my favorite. Oh so flavorful and juicy. When scallops are on the menu they are also must-get as well. Every time we visit this area of Montana, my wife and I always make an effort to come enjoy the fantastic dishes here. read more

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Eric Trapp, the owner/chef , does a fabulous job with spices, presentation, wine choices, etc. I've never been disappointed, whether my choice is rack of lamb, escargot, bison or walleye. There's something for everyone. We're about to have our dessert. I'll post a picture to show you the strawberry crepe, the ice cream, and whatever else our friends ordered. You, too, will be glad you came. read more

The Continental Divide - Great to be here with friends! - American Near Me - Ennis, Montana

On my recent trip to Montana I heard about the great food the new chef was putting out especially the rib eye steak , we were pleasantly greeted by not 1 but 2 servers working as a team , to ensure our great service ! We began with a sliced short rib and cabbage appetizer which had a great tangy flavor ! Then we had the wedge salad which was very good followed by beautiful rib eye steak charred medium rare to perfection ! How tender ! What a treat . The lobster macaroni was icing on the cake ! Lucky for us , chef Jason even came to our table to see how everything was ! His passion for food and service is a breath of fresh air. Thank you all for a wonderful evening ! We will Be back read more

It's back and I have to say better than ever. Get there fast as I think a reservation will be difficult to come by. Steaks were delicious and perfectly cooked. Duck Wild Rice soup superb. The pate' was exceptional. We were a party of 8 and all completely blown away by the quality of the food and wine list. Fine dining is back in the Madison Valley! read more

Pleasantly surprised! The food is great and the service was excellent. You won't find anything better in the area. We will be back for sure!

Outstanding food, atmosphere, and service. We have been many times, and each dish/side is as yummy as the next. Excellent wine list. A true gem in beautiful Ennis. read more

Great restaurant. Had dinner twice while visiting Ennis, son had elk loin and Duck, said its the best dinner he has ever had at at restaurant. I had Bison short rib and lamb chops. Both very good. Lamb chops up with best I have ever had. Highly recommended if visiting Ennis, Mt. read more

The Continental Divide never disappoints. The Continental Divide, is a unique blend of casual elegance, cheeky ease, and epicurean delights of the Big Sky Country. An authentic bistro, the Continental Divide is located in a log cabin with an array of seating options including indoor seating in the cozy lodge as well as outdoor seating on the veranda with unobstructed views of the Madison mountains. We have eaten at this restaurant for 10 + years, sometimes taking trips from the Austin, Texas area just so we can visit this fabulous Madison Valley favorite. Proprietor/ Chief Eric Trapp's seasonally driven menu deliberately defies classification. For starters, everyone's appetizers were sent around just for the sheer enjoyment of figuring out how the chef put together such beautiful flavors. Personal favorites are the Escargots a' La Burgundian and the Baked Brie in Phyllo over cool Pear Puree; the flavors are fused in such a way that they were perfectly aligned. For entrees, we battled it out for whose was the best. I announced at the first bite that anyone at the table could taste my sauce, but they had to stay away from the protein. It was so tender, well sauced, and mouth tingling that I just could not get any Christmas spirit up to share. If you have never tried Slow Roasted (7 Hours) Long Island Duck, you have to get this entree. I absolutely loved the smooth, savory flavor of the Duck with the seductive surprise of the Apricot Mango Glaze. Wow! ...and there are way to many wines to choose from, the meal was nothing short of memorable, superb, divine. How many restaurants do you go to and remember exactly what you had, how it tasted, how it paired with wine... just so special. I can recite each meal I have ever eaten at the Continental Divide. read more

Services: superb. Food: superb. Wine: superb. Atmosphere: great. Highly recommend. We had ribeye and veal. Awesome meal.

Fine dining at its best. We are always happy when we visit the CD. Service is friendly and quick, food is fresh, unique, and wine list is outstanding. read more

Absolutely wonderful...especially in the great town of Ennis! A must...you won't find a better meal.

Great service and the food is quite good. The sauce reductions are well made and subtle. House salad looked so so but the lemon pesto dressing was good. The swordfish was quite good and fresh. Only complaint was pricey for nouvelle cuisine portions. Huckleberry ice cream was quite nice as well. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Truly fine dining and super delicious food. Chef checked on us twice, super great guy. Even hand delivered our child's meal. Wait staff was on it, spectacular service and great sense of humor. We were under dressed for such a nice restaurant, but it worked. Going back this week to share experience with friends visiting from out of state. read more

Tonight was their third night being open. The calamari was cooked to perfection, clams and mussels--very tasty. The salmon in miso was as good as it gets and the pork chop--OMG good. Wine list was extensive and service delightful, including meeting the charming chef, Jason. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

The CD never disappoints. It embodies Montana in both spirit and food. The Owner/Chef's (Eric Trapp) passion for the outdoors and Montana inspire his dishes. Whether it be his hand picked chantrelle mushrooms or a locally raised Wagyu steak, you will know that while dining at the CD you are experiencing culinary genius with a local flair. As someone who came to Ennis to fly fish, I can honestly say that the Madison river and Continental Divide truly make Ennis a special place. read more

Took my visiting sister and bro-in-law there last night after discovering Banditos is closed on Mondays. Was worried about the prices as my husband and I only go there on our anniversary. However, the 3 of us figured out how to enjoy without overspending. We had Jennifer as our server and she was very accommodating and encouraging. We each got a glass of wine (Malbec was very good) and split a steamed artichoke (addictive!) All got caesar salads (nice bite to dressing) Then my sis/bil split ($5 split fee) the lamb chops (good demiglaze and polenta) and I got the soft shell crab appetizer as my entree. No dessert. With that and tip, we paid $124 and felt we had Indulged reasonably for a gourmet meal. I won't be scared off again. Treat yourself. You'll remember your meal for a long time. read more