We were in town for a few days and decided to try a new restaurant. Went to The Stables where the theme is apparently "feed people like they just finished plowing a field." My salad was amazing, drinks were great, and my steak arrived looking less like a meal and more like a personal challenge from the state of Montana. Food was great, which is rude because now I can't even be mad -- just uncomfortably full and questioning my life choices. Would I go back? Yes. Would I learn to order less? Absolutely not. read more

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Our server, Alex from Serbia, apparently there are two Alex's, was great. Very attentive and knowledgeable. The Bleu Cheesecake appetizer had nice blend of flavors, however the Crostini was a bit overcooked. Hard and dry. Gem Caesar salad was very different with nice flavor combinations. Beef bourguignon was delicious. Salmon dish also very good. We couldn't agree which was better which is always a good thing for a meal. Alex recommended the Pavlova and I'm glad he did. Lots of lots of complexity. Yummy! read more

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Unexpectedly excellent food. Very unique preparations. The. Mushroom leek appetizer dish and steelhead ceviche were excellent. I had the rack of lamb entrée, which was also cooked perfectly to my request and was an unbelievably good preparation. We ate across the bar, and the wine selection is extremely complete. Barry, the bartender, was extremely friendly and very helpful. No question, if you're in Missoula, this is the place to eat. read more

They have traditional dishes that they spin the flavors. We had a Cesar that had a Asian flare (delish) then a strawberry and beet salad which didn't have enough strawberries and the beets were pickled (it was ok) Mains we had the New York with the horseradish sauce (Steak was ok but the sauce great) Rib Eye would have been a better choice. Then we ordered the cioppino which had an India inspired twist, I would recommend not putting g so much garnish alittle goes along way with such strong flavors. (It was good) Dessert we ordered the Coconut Meringue (excellent) Drinks - Vodka Martini's (Highly recommend filling up the small glasses they serve them in, they were always short poured) Overall we had a nice time. For the prices they need to fine tune some stuff. read more

Heading home after a beautiful weekend in Missoula, Kalispell and Whitefish, Montana. How majestic are the mountains and terrain. We were looking for fine dining in Missoula and Stables was our choice. The environment was upscale but not pretentious. The lines here are clean, sleek and classy. Patrons lined up as Stables opened at 5. The menu is varied yet not all over the place. There are three categories: starters, salads and entrees. We ordered the braised leeches and mushrooms, confit garlic, fine herbs, and a baguette. The food was delicious, had good flavor and was tasty. We ordered the steamer clams with garlic, white wine, andouille and a baguette. The clams were good but the garlic was overwhelming. Our entree was the lamb rack cooked to order with zucchini fritter, mint, feta, shirazri salad and lamb au jus. The fritter was good and the lamb was done well. Stables is a solid option for a good dining spot. The decor and setting was very nice. For a special occasion, this is a good option. Make sure you have a reservation. read more

Truly the best steak I have had in Missoula in years and definitely the best in town! Mushroom pasta made a great table share since we all elected to get the New York. Service was great confirming what I have heard from many others in the community which means it's consistent. Atmosphere was wonderful as well. 5 stars for sure! read more

Very delicious dinner and excellent service. Has instantly become my favorite restaurant in Missoula. Had the Manila clams, burrata and beet salad, and pasta of the day. Everything was very tasty and well presented. Solid portions as well. Restaurant has an upscale vibe, which is good for a night out. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Nice little downtown spot. Quaint atmosphere. Food experience was mixed so would like to try some other items on the menu. Hamachi crudo was very tasty albeit small. Presentation could have used some creativity. Wanted to try the watermelon salad which looked awesome but didn't feel I would have room to also have an entree. Tried the brick chicken which was a little disappointing because the chicken was dry. Nice presentation though. The best part of the dish was the shaved asparagus salad! Light and delicious. Finished off with some crème brûlée which did not disappoint. Was served with fresh strawberries in a cinnamon sauce which was really good. Sat at the bar. Service was prompt. Will return someday. read more

Had a great time here with girlfriends. Atmosphere is super cute, with a little bit of rustic and a little bit of chic. Randomly enough some of the best house water I've had (they have a special filter). Drinks are great from the bar, and our salads and entrees were all well dressed, balanced and cooked. Big portions too - we were too stuffed to even think about dessert. Would definitely recommend for anyone in Missoula! read more

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Excellent food and service. A special place if you are looking for a quaint place for a nice quiet meal.

Fantastic food, service, ambience. We had large group. I highly recommend the leek and mushroom appetizer, cheese and pate board and brick chicken. Fantastic fairly extensive wine list. Some really interesting wine at very reasonable prices. Go to back of wine list for great unusual wines. read more

At first glance the menu looked small but every dish was excellent. No wasted items on the menu. There are only a handful of nice restaurants in missoula and this one is definitely on our list now of where to go and where to bring friends. The only thing I'd switch which is just me personally, would be a ribeye vs New York. But in fairness, no one ordered it. I am just a ribeye guy. It is probably excellent as well based on all the other food. read more

We had a great dinner here. We shared the mussel clam appetizer. Then I had the lamb and my wife had the salmon all was delicious. Service was great and the place classy. read more

Unfortunately, this restaurant has an incredibly high price point with bland foods, overcooked dishes, and small portions. The ambience was nice but the lack of creativity to dishes, unseasonal sides, and an overcooked chicken was appallingly disappointing. The nightly pasta special lacked flavor and the shrimp was still veined. It was also cold. It is one thing to eat a flavorful overcooked chicken another to eat bland, tacky chicken. The service was alright... Overall, we felt it was a wasted date and a wasted $100. read more

Our dinner was excellent. We enjoyed the combination of flavors and the presentation lovely. Service is exceptional!

The salmon was perfection, however the potatoes au gratin were undercooked. It's a small and intimate establishment with a fine wine selection. Classy, yet casual. I would go again. read more

Salmon was incredible! Husband loved the clams and beef bourgeois. Service was perfect. Cocktails and wine worth talking about on our after dinner walk about. A wonderful evening in Missoula read more

The modern but warm old post and beams on polished concrete with exposed rubble stone walls from a century ago really works here. We sat at the bar and were pleasantly surprised at how the noise of the kitchen window, the bar, and a full dining room somehow didn't require us to speak at any more than a soft, intimate level. There is no noticeable echo despite all the hardscape worked in to the comfortable but very upscale decor. The wine prices were fair and selection was excellent. We shared a smoked salmon fritter appitizer which was wonderfully presented with perfect garnish and sauce. The Ceasar salad with daikon radish we then shared was unique and delicious. I had the duck L'Orange which literally was the best meal of any sort I have ever had, anywhere, at any price. The perfectly prepared duck breast with a savory gravy over duck fat roasted potatoes and sprinkled with mandarin slices all additionally drizzled with an orange glaze was literally breathtaking. The portion was more than ample, and I kept on eating! My fiancé had the beef bourguignon which she also thought was exceptional. If I could have rated this place with 6 stars I would have. read more

I had dinner at The Stables recently, the service was excellent, appetizer was delicious, I had the blue cheese cheesecake. I had the hen (cornish) roulade entree, the hen arrived hot however the vegetables, rice and sauce underneath were cold. The waiter apologized several times for the dish. The kitchen reheated the dish which unfortunately dried out the roulade. The dish had too much sauce it overtook the rice and vegetables. I wish it had been served on a standard plate, the dish was in a round small, lipped plate, made it difficult to cut and eat. I tried to post on Open Table however I wasn't able to. ​Once again the waiter apologized several times and gave me a comped dessert. read more

Went there for our anniversary. Food was excellent. I had the lamb and it was cooked perfectly. My wife had the beef bourguinon and really enjoyed it. The leeks and mushroom appetizer really hit the spot. Cocktails were unique and really were good. Our waiter was attentive with just a little humor. The restaurant was nicely decorated with contemporary and rustic stone walls. It was also not loud like some of the other restaurants in Missoula. We had a really nice meal! read more

Went here to celebrate our engagement and they took great care of us with champagne and dessert. The service was great and space felt very cozy which we really enjoyed. They have a wonderful and extensive wine list as well as a great bourbon selection. The food was fresh and delicious and at a fair price relative to the quality. We went with the braised mushroom and leeks for our appetizer which were a great way to start off the meal and we would definitely recommend. As for entrees, my fiancé had the gnocchi which had some great red pepper flavor with just enough spice to tase where I had the beef with saffron risotto which was very rich but one of the better risottos I've had in a long time. Butterscotch crème brûlée for dessert which was very solid! Would absolutely recommend this place. read more

The service was exceptional. Thank you Morgan for the exquisite time! What a wonderful new spot for quality cocktails and food in Missoula.

The food the two times we have been has been outstanding and worth a return, service is friendly and efficient, and it's a cute little place with nice ambiance. Cocktails are a bit over priced compared to other great options downtown, but really they need address the issue that half the seating is really close to front door and in the winter every time that door opens you get hit with cold air. Takes you out of the moment, over and over. read more

The food was great, but very pricey. Service was also very good. A little bit noisy, but when the group sitting next to us left, we could hear each other talk. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Missoula. Delicious! The salmon was incredible and my daughter got Mango/Coconut dessert and it was one of the best desserts we've had. read more

Terrific food and presentation. Rack of lamb was excellent. Service excellent. Second time here as good as first. We will be back.