You just can't go wrong here! Everything is delicious staff are amazing and you never feel pressured. Full bar great drinks. read more

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Decent menu options and some fun looking specialty cocktails. Chcicken Cobb salad was good with plenty of bacon and a nice dressing. Fish tacos were ok, but not great. Fish was a bit overdone and flavors were just average. Service level seems to depend a bit on which server it is. Our main server was fine, but the guy that brought our food was less friendly. We asked if there was salsa for the fish tacos and he said "yeah it's on the top" in a fairly curt manner. We didn't bother to tell him that what was on the top was pico de gallo and we were asking for salsa. We might go back for cocktails, not sure if we'll go for food again read more

Last night I ordered Top Hat's dinner called Asian Chicken Noodle Bowl and it was delivered by DoorDash. The Asian bowl was unbelievably spicey. I could only eat a few bites and my mouth was on fire. Today I gave the leftoveers to my neighbor, a young man. He could not eat it. The dinner went in the garbage. read more

There were two of us so we got three plates to share not knowing if it'd be too much food but we actually ate it up and it was SO GOOD. The bahn mi was my first choice and I was surprised by how flavorful it was. The pork belly was melt in your mouth good. The marinade was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The bread was nice and crisp, the pickled vegetables added a nice crunch, and I got a side salad that was just right. I was really happy with my meal. My brother scarfed down the fajita bowl and loved the shrimp tacos. 10/10 food and 10/10 ambiance. Hopefully I'll be able to catch a performance next time I'm in town. I know I'll be back! read more

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We stopped in for drinks with a large group - we love the open concept of this spot and they also have quite a large outside area as well. Service was decently quick but I'll give credit where credit is due - there were a lot of us at the bar. Aperol spritz was good but gin and tonic was too tonic forward. Did not get food but tried a bite of someone's thai noodles - they weren't messing around, they were really legitimately spicy. read more

Great patio. The hot honey chicken sandwich was outstanding and the house made tots will ruin tater tots for you - seriously, I may never eat them again anywhere but here. read more

We used to love the Top Hat. They still have great tasting food but the last several times we've eaten here we have had food poisoning. it's been incredibly severe. Culprits have run the gamut: pork tacos, French dip, bahn mi, etc. Not sure what's going on, please be very careful eating here. read more

I am in love with The Top Hat! The beautiful brick walls amid wooden detailed bar creates a cozy and welcoming vibe the moment you walk in. We came for dinner not on a weekend so didn't have the live band and crowd to contend with within h made it feel more relaxed and easier to chat. We split a cheeseburger and were provided options such as lettuce wrapped, gluten free bun or regular bun on the side. I always appreciate those who take care of us gluten sensitive and those managing celiac. The toasted bun hit the spot for the hubs and I almost ordered a second batch of fries enjoying every bit of the homemade pickled ranch and the zesty ketchup. When you want to return to a place just for the house made condiments you know you've found a gem. Also a shout out to our TOP notch server, Sophie, who took the time to pour my canned beer into a glass and offer just the right amount of small talk and care to water refills and was really pleasant! Would highly recommend this to those passing through as the locals already know what a gem this is. read more

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Very close to our hotel so we popped around to the place as it was recommended. Cool vibe. There's a stage where they have live music certain nights. I can see this place probably get a great crowd. Seemed very bar foody Unfortunately nothing I ordered was good. Our waiter was super nice and honest about what we ordered but the kitchen was just not on point today. Burger was way over cooked. Like jerky and the tater tots were like fried mashed potato balls. So needed to sub with fries but still not fab. The person I was with did like the chicken burger. Staff were great. I'd try again for the live music and ambiance read more

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My server was wonderfully attentive & kind but the lettuce wraps she suggested were very disappointing. They were missing any sort of sauce which would have been a great improvement in flavor & texture. I ended up taking most of it home, chopping it all up into a salad bowl and adding a Thai peanut dressing which was much better than how it came to the table. The fried pickles appetizer was good though, the cajun ranch dipping sauce was tasty and a huge portion that i barely finished even half of. read more

Top Hat is good - fine. The past few times I have gone, the service is pretty slow and the food takes some time to come out (especially if you go at rush hour). it is a big space for indoor and outdoor seating - I think they host a lot of events. The menu is pretty big, with a lot of options all over the place. I do recommend the honey garlic chicken wrap (YUM). read more

Too expensive for the quality of the food. Barely above Cisco truck level. It's a fine choice for basic dining but I've never had exceptional experience. This place feels like an airport restaurant. read more

The bahn mi was absolutely incredible. So many great flavors. 10/10. This was a great spot to stop into while we were exploring the downtown area before a show. It wasn't crowded and service was quick! read more

Great pastrami sandwiches. Best in the OC. Their fries are also great. Served in a large brown bag. They don't skimp on the fries.

A co-worker told me the tator tots were bomb and we love a good tot so we had to try it! Man oh man I wanted to love them but we DID NOT! The fried pickles were good and the burger was the way to go. The tots though were so greasy and lacked any sort of flavor. We would go back for the burger but not the tots. read more

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Had a late lunch here to top off my first visit to Montana. Service was prompt and friendly. Papa Don't Preach cocktail - mmm, nice and spicy Spirit in the sky cocktail - kinda tastes like a watered-down version of the Papa Don't Preach. Chile Rellenos tacos - fresh and delicious. I wasn't sure if there was any cheese on mine, so I asked for some on the side. My waiter went above and beyond and brought me a 2nd order of tacos! This definitely wasn't expected and I'll never forget such amazing service. Sitting outside is great for people watching. Definitely recommend read more

I had the French dip, and it was fantastic! My date had the chicken and waffles. We enjoyed eating out on their patio and later enjoyed a free show with Kyle Hunter. I regret not taking photos of the delicious food. Service and ambiance were top notch. read more

I don't know why the app won't let me check in here lol but this place is really nice and really relaxing with a great vibe and a better menu than your average Top Hat! enjoy peps! read more

Food was wonderful and great beer selection. Service a bit slow. Great atmosphere and location! read more

The service was so so, food was okay, lots of bees in the area. It's fine but probably won't be my first choice in the area. read more

Top Hat - Salmon Salad and Fries - Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

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I enjoyed my experience at Top Hat. I got the brussels sprout tacos. They were presented in a pretty way and they were tasty. I would now love to try to make these at home. Of course, they won't be as awesome! My friend had the classic cheeseburger and she really enjoyed it. We also shared some fried pickle chips. The dill flavor was a bit off for me, but overall still pretty good, and they give you a TON! read more

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Nowhere on the menu or from the server description did it say anything about the buffalo chicken soup and the pancet noodles being EXTREMELY spicy, not even normal spicy. They had super spicy chili flakes in everything, I couldn't even eat the noodles, we threw them out. The drinks were so boring here and the service here was whatever. I didn't finish my drink. I couldn't wait to leave. It wasn't even that busy and we had to wait to be seated and then were told to wait another 15 minutes to move outside because it was so cold inside. Disappointed. Wouldn't come back. read more

Great service and reasonably priced meal. Burgers were done well, the chip and dip appetizer was plenty large and tasty and the Cobb salad worked perfectly for me! read more

Top Hat - Cobb Salad - Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

This restaurant is located on a busy street so parking might not be available in front. There is seating available on an outdoor patio or inside. We were there on Friday at lunchtime so there was indoor seating available immediately but outside there was a wait. Our server came promptly, as well as our drink order. It did take a while to get our food due to a staff shortage.?I ordered the sangria special which had a nice flavor and included some edible flowers, which was a nice touch. For lunch, I declined the pineapple curry which included veggies and long grain rice. The flavors complimented each other and was enjoyable. This is a nice, casual spot to hang out with your friends. read more

Top Hat - Pineapple Curry with Shrimp - Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

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10/10. Would highly recommend. Everything here was delicious, quick service. Nice ambiance. read more

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Sadly, this place was a giant waste of money. Tired delivery- not available right now. Ok online ordering- nope. Ok we will go for a walk from our hotel and pickup. Not too big of a deal. We tried ordering salmon linguine- sold out. Ok fine, NBD. Then we order burnt ends, jackfruit tacos with fries, pork lettuce wraps, and pesto pomegranate salad. After tip it was $65. "Burnt ends" were literally nothing but I rendered fat chunks- nothing burnt about them. They were chewy and cold. Oook, next. Jackfruit tacos- flavorless and corn tortillas were so dry they were cracking before I picked them up. Pork lettuce wraps- SO Salty we couldn't finish them. The only thing that was really edible was the salad. Wow. That's all they could manage to do well?!? Lastly upon pickup the fam brings our food out in a brown paper bag and says " the handles broke on my way out here. Enjoy". So we had to carry the paper bag torn all the way back . What a joke. If I could get a refund, I surely would!! read more

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Carnitas tacos are delicious! The Spirit in the Sky cocktail was perfectly spicy while refreshing. My friend's chicken and waffles weren't great. The service was friendly and anticipatory. Overall, great spot to enjoy with friends! read more

Top Hat - Carnitas Tacos - Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Great food and outdoor seating - highly recommend spicy caramel chicken tacos- the sweet caramel followed by the spicy BBQ hits your palate perfectly!!! Forgot to take a photo- but look at the menu!! read more

Popped in for lunch as it was recommended by a local shop owner. Ample room for the lunch crowd and really nice wait staff. Our server, Joe, was super attentive without being 'too much'. Food was great. Had the Southern Chicken Sandwich. So damn good! read more

Fantastic place of the wonderful atmosphere. That's so energetic. They have so many delicious meals on their menu. It was so hard for us to choose. We both ordered one of their famous hamburgers and fries and we're so pleasantly surprised on how huge they are such a delicious meal and really a good price service was outstanding. Everyone was so friendly the place is very clean really you get a great meal here. read more

Nope. Never again. I ordered twice, and twice my order was wrong. All I asked was no onions. Not hard. But got everything drenched in onions. I asked for extra fries, not hard. But I got zero fries. Train your staff better. Plus the atmosphere would be great if employees weren't such sourpusses. Also people with long nails should wear gloves in food prep. Just saying. read more

Seriously my favorite food in Missoula. I make a point to go here every time I'm back in town. During my 10 day visit I ate here 3 times and was so so satisfied!! On my first 2 visits I got the tempura oysters mushrooms and the third time I went in, they were out. Honestly the mushrooms were good but the aioli was phenomenal!! It was a lemon truffle garlicy do that was just so awesome. Flavor galore! I also shared the chimichuri chicken sandwich on two of my visits. Again just an explosion of good flavors in your mouth. The bun was buttered and toasted, the chicken was tender with a crispy outside and the sauce and veggies gave a little kick. Seriously try this!! Chicken and waffles, never fails. The Rosemary butter and the waffle are a perfect pair with the chicken. This is my friends go to when ever we come here. Jerk pork tacos were also stellar!! They were pretty spicy but so much flavor. It has a really good pineapple chutney on top which paired really well with the pork flavors. The 2 things I want so crazy about and also forgot to take photos off were the lettuce wraps and the noodle soup. I got the wraps and the meat was just a bit too salty. I did take my leftovers home and after it cooled down and sat a little longer those marinade flavors were a little less intense but still wasn't totally thrilled. Wouldn't get them again. And my friends got the noodle soup. I don't remember what it was called but it had the rice noodles and some Asian flavors. Again not a big fan. Tasted like Asian pot roast soup and I'm not a big pot roars fan. Will definitely be back to see what's be the next time I get to Missoula. read more

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Ahhh the chicken chimichurri sandwich is something that I will dream about. My husband doesn't usually like slaw and he was over the moon about this sandwich. So crispy and garlicky. I got this with the tater tots which were unlike any tater tots that I have ever had. They were almost like deep fried mashed potato balls. The Wisconsin burger was also good but we both felt a little grease overload after eating it. (My husband and I do the slice in half and exchange so I get all the variety.) the fries were solid but not as exciting as the tater tots. Only disappointment was the side of aioli sauce... kinda tasted a tad funky in a not so great way. They also don't have bbq sauce which is us just being needy and nothing against the restaurant. Really kind servers. We were indoors which was a bit dark and cold and I wished that I had asked to be seated outside. If you are hot and want ac though, then you would be set. Servers wore masks and the tables were really spaced apart... many thanks for this! Would definitely return! read more

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I frequently travel to Downtown Missoula for work, and Top Hat is the go to place to grab food and drinks after a long day of meetings. I wish the place took reservations, because wait time can easily be over an hour. At least you can order drinks at the bar until your table is ready. In the summertime, it's nice to eat outside. As far as food goes, it's so-so. In Missoula, it's as good as it gets. I ordered a shrimp salad during my first visit. I learned my lesson not to order shrimp there. I got red curry the next time. It was kind of watery and peppers were added to substitute flavor. I now stick to salad with chicken when I go. If you're looking for a place that can host a large crowd with decent drink menu, this is the place. As for food, it's your best option for the price range. read more

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Solid craft beer list, decent staff, nice vibes, but idk what's going on with their menu. Their chef is having an identity crisis. Chicken and waffles, Thai peanut bowls, and a Spanish paella should not be on the same menu. Good appetizers tho. read more

Top Hat - Oktoberfest by Breakside Brewery - Bars Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Has always been a favorite...not anymore. They cut their menu down significantly, lost their Chef Rosie, and it tastes like it!! Their chicken and waffles- my favorite was so spicy- the red pepper flakes were prominent in the dish. It always had a kick but it was over the top spicy!! The chili that was their soup of the day tasted like it had been burnt and they served it anyway. There's a difference between roasted and scorched!! Such a bummer, I always recommended it to out of town guests...not anymore!! If it ain't broke don't fix it.. they may have upgraded their kitchen facilities but they definitely downgraded the quality of the food coming out of it!!! read more

The outdoor patio is nice to sit outside when weather allows, but honestly that might be the only thing I can recommend. We had to wait ~45 minutes for a table, and once we saw how not full it was, I can only assume that was a forced wait due to staffing. Our server immediately told us how tired she was (granted, the whole town was probably busier due to Pearl Jam being here - but it wasn't busy when we were there). She never put in our order for the brussels sprouts appetizer and didn't bring the second beer was asked for (which, maybe, was OK since the first one was warm). Maybe when it's not so "busy" or there is a band playing it's better? I don't think I would give it a second try, though. read more

Bland bland bland. Everything was underwhelming. Tater tots tater like mashed potatoes. Nothing had any sort of seasoning. Left without finishing any of our plates. Which is weird because you can't jack up a chicken sandwich or a French dip. But they managed to. read more

Located downtown Missoula and is close to many other places as well. It's usually got a band on the weekends. It's a great place to have some food, drinks and fun. read more

Service wasn't bad, but wasn't great either. The food was nothing to get excited about. Ordered a strawberry hazelnut salad and some chicken wings....the salad was the best part and there wasn't much to that either. The ambiance was nice, but I wanted more from the food. read more