Wasn't sure what to expect, but what I got was one of the better meals I've had in quite some time! The place is awesome--very welcoming, with friendly staff and a beautiful restaurant. We started with the daily special flatbread. I don't recall everything that was on it, but it had garlic, goat cheese, apple, and huckleberry sauce, and it was delicious! My wife had a beautiful Montana Sunset cocktail that she said was very good, although a tad sweet for her. For dinner, she had the filet, which was cooked perfectly. I had what may have been the best hanger steak I've ever had. This place definitely did not disappoint. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great experience all around. We'll definitely be back! read more

Would absolutely give Sapphire a 5 if not for two things. Did not at all understand the $19 martini based on the fact that the per shot cost of the gin was $8. Normally, a shot and a half (martini portion) is charged with an up charge fee. Even at double shot price should have been $16 - so way overpriced. The other is simply an extreme annoyance. Only place I have been in the entire WORLD that charged separately for olives in a martini??? They need to fix that. Otherwise, really good food and service. read more

Very very expensive. Our water they served smelled like sewer water. Nice waiter, risotto was good. But 250 for 5 people (only 2 beers) is RIDICULOUS There was a blond older woman by cashier that was BERATING this employee..must've been an owner.. sorry won't be back. The H20 still stinks in my mind...get an R O system read more

Unsure why the kitchen was unable to make an adjustment for an anaphylactic allergy. Clams swapped for seasoned vegetables, paying the original price, seemed like a reasonable request. Other than this hiccup, all food I tried was delicious! I look forward to returning to try their dinner menu! 10/10 for flavor and friendly service from the server. read more

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We were delighted with our experience here. The ambiance, the food and the service were all excellent. Wade was our server and he made sure our dinner was perfect - even suggesting great wines to pair with our food choices. We sat outside and had a lovely view of the Sapphire mountains - highly recommend. read more

Fabulous ambience! Gourmet food. Great service! Couldn't get reservations for dinner. Full up. Went at 2:00 and enjoyed every minute. Young and old, families with babies. Don't miss it!!! read more

Food is always consistently good, drinks are wonderful Enjoy the atmosphere and the staff read more

The ambience was great, and the outdoor patio had an awesome view. We went there for a family celebration, the kids liked the dinner options. Beverages were fresh and seasonal, food was right off the grill. The only thing that's keeping from 5-stars is the speed of food getting to the table. We were waiting about 90 min between being seated and when food arrived. read more

The smoked quail was the best thing we got. The steak was yummy. Mussels were great. Sides were mid. Overall great service. Mandy was AMAZING. cute restaurant and handled our pretty big party so good!! read more

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Had an incredible dinner (and view) last night! One of the best fine dining" spots we've been to in the Bitterroot. We had the lamb pot pie (fell off the bone melt in your mouth!) and the tenderloin (probably top steak we've had in the bitterroot). Service was impeccable, cozy atmosphere inside, and incredible patio which also allowed pups at the picnic tables! Tammy was our server and was exceptional. read more

The Sapphire Restaurant - Espresso martini! - Wine Bars Near Me - Darby, Montana

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It's so nice to have such an upscale restaurant in Darby. The food was very good and so was the service.

They nailed it! You will find a diverse menu with many choices from steaks and chops, pasta, trout, salads and the best burger you will ever have. The atmosphere is elegant and casual at the same time nodding to the Montana style. The staff is professional yet friendly, and the owners exhibit a non intense presence in both the front and back of the house. They make a point to stop by your table and see how things are. The meals are fairly priced and plentiful. The bar is crafty, well stocked, wine too and has a great vibe to it. We sometimes dine at the bar. read more

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Reservations are a must most nights. Food was excellent and staff are very friendly. Beautiful new restaurant with amazing views. I suggest that all staff taste everything the restaurant has to offer. Several of them had not tasted everything offered on the menu, but this could be because they are a very new restaurant. Still, the staff needs to know everything about all dishes, including taste. Food presentation was amazing. Very beautifully done. Just a bit of a wait between courses, so be patient. All in all, an extremely wonderful addition to Darby. read more

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Beautiful building, great ambiance, amazing food, friendly staff. Definitely going to be a regular! Worth traveling just for the meal! read more

The Sapphire Restaurant - Seafood special was amazing! - Wine Bars Near Me - Darby, Montana

Visited Saphire for the first time since it opened. I had heard great things about it and chose to check it out for lunch today. I was very impressed with their menu, very extensive!! Our server was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable, thank you! Restaurant atmosphere was very pleasant; you can tell right away you are in Montana country! Food was yummy and reasonably price, thank you!! Definitely going back with more friends! read more

The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and the ambiance was delightful! I loved dining at this new restaurant. The architecture of the building is open and light. It's a pretty place! read more

The Sapphire Restaurant - Dessert! The chocolate lava cake & crème brûlée. - Wine Bars Near Me - Darby, Montana

We love this place! The bartenders and servers are all on point and the food is the best in the valley. Top notch and always consistent. The bartender, John, is a definite standout! We highly recommend this restaurant and it's at the top of our list on our referrals for our guests at Hannon House. read more

We have been to The Sapphire twice since my last review. Quality of their meat has dramatically improved. Happy to see a new restaurant with this overall quality in the South Bitterroot. read more

Had the rib eye with the cowboy potatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked with great taste. Atmosphere is laid back not too fancy. Service was ok. Wasn't the worse but wasn't the greatest either. Would of been five stars if we had better service read more

Ambiance is great. Nicest place in n the south Bitterroot I have dined at. Father's Day dinner. Old fashions are amazing. House salad amazing. I had the rib eye. Amazing. Service amazing. My nicest dining experience in the bitterroot thus far. read more

As someone who lives in NYC, the food at Sapphire was still probably the best meal I've had this year. My boyfriend says the pork chop is the best he's ever had. Mussels were the best I've ever had. Will definitely be returning! read more

A great evening. The Sangria was outstanding. The Brie appetizer was delicious. I had the beet salad which was outstanding. My hubby had the ribeye steak and it was tender and delicious. I had the trout. I would rate that as a 3. Not much taste. We all had the vanilla crème brûlée for desert and it was one of the creamiest and most flavorful I've ever had. Service was very good. Loved the setting and ambiance. Can't wait to go back. Five star read more

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Idk where to start.... Had a reservation made weeks in advance and when we got there at 4 we were walked through the restaurant, past the patio to a few picnic tables outside in the sun. It was almost 90 degrees and there was no shade, no effort to even make it look like they tried to have a table ready for us. Keep in mind it's 4 and maybe the hottest part of the day and early enough to beat the dinner rush. We had several people in their 70's in our party and sitting in the sun and paying $50+ per person to dine is absurd. Restaurant wasn't even half full even after a hour of us being there keep in mind. Server was ok.... Probably could've got our food order sooner. Took our drink order but didn't ask if we wanted appetizers or were ready to order. After 20 minutes we received our drinks and we had to ask if we could order something. Soups, salads and apps came out sporadically. Some salads came as starters even though they were ordered as a meal. Had to ask several times for a refill or another cocktail. Probably would've had a 3rd drink since we were there 2:30 hours but I was never asked. The FOOD! Wow what to say. It's not hard to take the pits out of dates before you wrap them in bacon. Steaks were either under cooked or over cooked, more over than under. Veggies like brussels sprouts, broccolini, and asparagus all basically raw. They were vibrant with color but clearly not cooked enough and were under seasoned. Creamed Brussels was probably the biggest miss for me. Honestly this place had a good atmosphere but the FOOD NEED A LOT OF WORK and so does the FOH and how the handle reservations. *edit they were definitely still date pits in our dates not almonds.... Maybe you missed a batch but it definitely wasn't an almond in there read more

My wife and I had been watching the Sapphire restaurant being built over the year and so it was with anticipation to see this beautiful landmark on the inside and experience the ambiance and food when we stopped by for dinner. We are a spontaneous couple and so we simply stopped by one Friday night and were able to sit at their long, rustic and well-appointed bar. Having previously talked with the owner earlier in the week, I had a glimpse around before actually letting the rustic beauty of the place sink in on our dinner date. Hands down this was the most rewarding dinner experience we have had in our years in the Bitterroot. The bar seemed to be born out of interesting and honest materials and did not feel dark and unfriendly. Quite the contrast, it seemed to be designed and built with rustic beauty and light. The most rewarding was the food and the company, however. We struck up a conversation with a gentleman near us who said he cut the giant slab of tree for the bar top and that just started our experience off on a great note. The ambiance was lively, classy, friendly and not at all pretentious which reflected the menu. We had the crab cakes (outstanding) and being Australian, my wife and I shared the leg of lamb. It blew our mind how tasty it was and how it just melted in our mouths. We could go on and write many more paragraphs, but I would not take our word for it - experience this Sapphire gem for yourselves. As for us, we will make this part of our dining experience every time we are in the south Bitterroot valley. read more

The food was AMAZING!! We had the patty melt and the brisket tacos! Both to die for!! Even the side salad was perfection! Our waitress Nicole was ON IT! She was prompt and kind and did a wonderful job! We wish we loved nearby! And really would contemplate a trip back to Montana just to eat here!! read more

we paid $300 for a delicious dinner, but 5o% of our choices were not available at the early hour of 6pm. The owners are lovely, but the kitchen is very late, food not available. servers charming but so slow.. all for $300. not going back until they improve. read more

So nice to have a beautiful new restaurant in Darby! Nicki and Randall have done an excellent job. Food great, staff great. Love it!

Wonderful food, incredible atmosphere. I loved chilling out on the patio in the afternoon sun. Our server Cali, was attentive, professional and easy to talk to. We enjoyed the phyllo-Brie starter followed by the Sapphire cheesesteak and Asian chopped salad. Sweet potato fries could have been hotter. The sticky chocolate dessert was unnecessary but awesome. read more

So glad we have an establishment that has quality food. Great assortment of drinks, food and environment.

Food service and ambiance excellent... casino after dinner sucked - only folks in there and when we put the $10 in machine it jammed - took manager forever to come in and then she couldn't get into machine when she did she saw my $10 but couldn't reset machine - we finally just left - no credit no refund mentioned !! read more

We had the most amazing lunch here. It was better than very expensive restaurants in major cities. The price and service were also great. It is a quiet beautiful place to enjoy great food read more

We arrived a little early for my wife's birthday dinner and they found us a seat and we had drinks right away. The food was delicious and my wife had the trout and a side that was a pear and blue cheese, it had a sauce that was to die for. The service was great and our waitress was very pleasant. read more

While we haven't eaten at this establishment yet we have been to two other restaurants that they owned and operated in Utah. Good people, excellent service and great food. This restaurant looks awesome and welcoming. You won't be disappointed. We plan to go there soon. It's worth the trip even from Camano Island. See you there! read more

Everything was better than expected. The phyllo wrapped Brie was amazing - definitely recommend. Our bill was $144 with tip for two people but we got appetizers, cocktails (good but small for the $), sides and split an entree. Service was good. read more

You have something here. It's a nice place with a good atmosphere. I had the lamb. I don't recommend it. It's way too over seasoned but other things looked good and the Brie appetizer was excellent. You're too high end of a restaurant to be charging a dollar for lemonade as a mixer. I ordered a vodka soda with a "splash" of lemonade, not a vodka, lemonade, but a splash of lemonade and got charged for lemonade. It's not the cost it's the principal, that's just dumb. Be better! The only place I've been charged for a mixer is in Mexico or Europe when we travel there. Dumb, again be better... read more

Two of three steaks were all ordered medium rare. two were at best medium well. complained to waitress, she said we are very sorry but didn't offer any reimbersment which we were not looking for. Never an offer to refill my soft drink. asked for another cocktail, took fifteen minuted so we said to late, don't want it. our bill was $260.00 feel like things should have gone extremely better read more

The atmosphere in the Sapphire Restaurant is warm. The staff were exceptionally welcoming during our visit, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend. read more

Food is amazing. It's creative and fresh. The restaurant is warm and inviting. Will be going back.