If you're in Missoula and care about food, this place is a must-visit. From the moment you pull up…read moreto that iconic curved metal facade with the rust-colored awnings, you know you're somewhere special. The selection is genuinely impressive. The wine department alone is worth the trip -- they've got everything organized by region with these great little signposts (Chile, Argentina, an actual sake and dessert section), plus a deep bench of natural and small-production bottles. Found some gems I hadn't seen anywhere else in town. The prepared food situation is excellent. The hot bar, salad bar, and antipasto bar are all $9.99/lb, and they've got a made-to-order panini station and wok bowls if you'd rather get something fresh. Solid spot for a quick, quality lunch. What really sets this place apart is that it's so much more than a grocery store. There's a whole housewares section with SMEG kettles, beautiful linens, mugs, and kitchen gear -- dangerously easy to walk out with more than you came for. They even have a sunny garden nook with locally grown succulents, orchids, lavender, and organic seed packets from regional growers. Love that they support local. Clean, bright, well-staffed, and stocked with care. This is the kind of place that makes you want to actually cook. Highly recommend.

So, here it is. I spent $2.50 on this nectarine on Saturday. It's Monday, 40 hours later and this…read moreis what it looked like when I took it out of the fruit bowl this morning. Ended up tossing it away. What a waste! Why does all of their produce rot? While it's still hard? I'm the grand daughter of an orchardist. My family grew fruit for a living. We would never sell this and charge top dollar. And we would most definitely not take your money and keep it for foul produce. We would call that thievery. But you can see in the above response, these days stores don't really seem to care. They say they do, but offer nothing to rectify the situation.

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant and excellent food. We arrived for a late lunch with a group of 8…read moreand luxuriated in the atmosphere and delicious food. Our diverse dietary needs were easily and deliciously met. We were able to linger together as the lunch hours ended prior to the menu shift for evening. I wish I had more time in town to return for more meals. I could spend hours soaking in the beautiful interior and patio garden. Missoula is very lucky to have this treasure.

Getting to sit in this beautiful space is worth the trip. Also has outdoor patio seasonally…read more Service was great too. Northern Italian food including pizza was hot and well-made. Leave room for the soup bowl-sized serving of Tiramisu. Some of the best I have had. Reservations recommended. Full bar and wine list with nice house wine.

Cute place! I had a half baguette and it was just as it…read moreshould be. Felt like it was from a Parisian cafe. Ha! Latte was well made. Small selection of in-house chocolate.

This chocolate is custom-made by the two owners. It is organic and a great deal of love goes into…read morethis. If you're in the area it is definitely worth a little segue.

Nice spot for pizza. We ordered a pizza, half original…read morecheese, half goat cheese with caramelized onions. The crust was great and pizza very tasty. The service was good and our waitress was really sweet. The dinning room was small and we were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. It was fun to watch the fellow twirl the pizza dough. Interesting, varied menu. We ordered a 12 inch and had leftovers.

Super busy but since I was dining alone I got seated right away. I shudder to think about the wait…read moreand if you read the negative reviews keep that in mind. They kept my water cup full. Food actually came out pretty fast all things considered. It's got a decent menu and some items I wish I could have tried. The salad was a bit disappointing. It wasn't very flavorful or anything special. How do you get bland strawberries or balsamic glaze?! The pizza was better. The pepperoni was standard. The pizza had a good under carriage, minimal flop, no dramatic cheese pull or anything. The caramelized goat was amazing! All the flavors were balanced and complimentary. Loved the onions especially. The goat cheese was solid. I can see why this place endures. Glad I stopped by.

The Clark Fork farmers market is one of my favorite things to do in Missoula. It's open on Saturday…read moremornings until early afternoon during the warmer months, and it's always packed with amazing local vendors and so much good food. You'll find live music, food trucks, coffee stands, pastries, meat, salmon, fresh veggies and fruit, beautiful flowers, and even fresh milk. It's the kind of place where you can come hungry and easily spend a couple of hours wandering around. It can be a little overwhelming because a lot of the vendors carry similar items, but I usually rotate through to help support as many as I can. Vendors typically prefer cash, although some do take cards, so it's smart to bring a little of both. Also bring a bag or two because it's very easy to walk away with more than you planned. The vibe is super friendly and local in the best way, and it always feels like a snapshot of what makes Missoula so special. If you're in town on a Saturday, it's definitely worth checking out.

My family and I have been coming to this farmers market for years now. It's an outdoor market so…read moreit's only open in the warmer months on each Saturday. There are various vendors here and you can find so much! They sell fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, and flowers. You can also find items such as honey, fresh baked pastries and bread, beauty products, clothing, and much more. Food trucks are also scattered throughout so there are plenty of options. I find that most of the prices are very reasonable, even though I never mind paying more to help support a fellow Montanan. I almost always run into someone I know, and even though the market itself is rather big, it still has a small town feel to it. Make sure to bring a bag or two with you for all the goodies you buy. Parking is free on the weekends so you don't need to rush through.

Atmosphere and attitude both exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely top notch. Next…read moretime we are in Missoula we will definitely have this wonderful place on our to do list.

PARKING // parking is street parking only. There is no privatized lot. Good luck with finding…read moreparking it's always a challenge in this area. AMBIANCE // the Ambiance here is quaint, romantic and noisy. There are two seating sections one is elevated, no matter where you sit it can tend to get a little bit noisy but nothing outrageous. FOOD // I've been here numerous times over the years. The food was always consistently good. However this last time the food arrived at our table barely warm. I believe I know what happened. My one colleague ordered pasta with shrimp and a white wine sauce. That came out scalding hot. My manicotti and my other colleagues ravioli came out barely warm. They weren't staged properly. They were waiting to bring them out with the pasta, and they didn't set them under the heat lamp therefore they got cold. The complimentary bread has always been outstanding and still continues to be. The drinks are average, not strong but not weak. SERVICE // this is where this experience becomes interesting and unique. From the beginning the service was subpar at best. It was almost as if we were being ignored or overlooked intentionally. There were no refills on drinks. There was no inquiry how the entrees were. There was little to no follow-up. Very unique dining experience in and of itself. I have never experienced this and I have lived in major cities throughout the world. When it came time to conclude the experience. Ariana did ask if we wanted dessert. Myself and my colleague ordered a tiramisu. My colleague ordered one to go for her husband. She was charged for it, but it didn't come out until she inquired about it and then a young man, the same one who refilled my drink upon my asking is the same one who delivered her to go item. I requested a manager. I was told very directly that there was not any manager on that night that I would have to speak with her. I inquired who the proprietor or the owner was and she told me the name "Matt" stating that, "You will never hear from him and he won't call you back" she asked what the problem was and upon my explaining to her she became very argumentative cutting me off and interrupting me and speaking over me. She became extremely argumentative and unprofessional. She called me a liar. Telling me and my friends that we came in in a bad mood. Astoundingly we all looked at each other, as this was not possible. We were there for a celebration. Ariana continued to argue with us that she did come to the table and ask how things were, none of us recollect that whatsoever. At the conclusion of the evening, her unprofessionalism, unattentiveness and overall poor decorum has resulted in this review, a letter to someone named "Gabby" and a very unpleasant taste in our mouth for this small business. Which is extremely unfortunate because I really did love this place and I really did want to continue to frequent it.

Great French food! We visited Brasserie Porte Rouge on a Sunday night, and it was mostly empty. Pop…read moresongs played over the speakers during our visit. We started with the bread platter and I tried the quail special as a main. The bread and butter were standard fare. The quail special was fantastic. The quail was perfectly cooked and moist, and the accompanying flavors complemented each other well. Overall, I would highly recommend Brasserie Porte Rouge for French food in Missoula.

This was a very nice restaurant with two levels, but the service wasn't what we thought it should…read morebe for such a restaurant. The food was delicious, yet expensive... To be honest, there are three tables out front on the sidewalk... and if you can grab one of those, that would be the place to sit. It is very dark inside. I do not think I will be visiting this establishment again.

Good food and decent cocktails. We visited Plonk on a Thursday evening, and it was mostly full when…read morewe left. Plonk has exposed brick, an ornate ceiling, and an eclectic mix of seating options. At this restaurant, you seat yourself and a server will bring out menus and take your order as is typical. I tried the cowboy bebop to drink, we split the chef's cheese board, and I tried the Parisian gnocchi as a main. The cowboy bebop tasted more like a gingerale than a whiskey forward cocktail. The cheese board had a tasty selection of cheeses. The Parisian gnocchi had a good combination of flavors, but it was difficult to get all of the different flavor components in a single forkful. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Plonk and would recommend them for dinner in Missoula.

After having a great experience at the Bozeman location, we decided to visit here and again,…read moreexcellent. Great personable and professional bartenders at both are what makes Plonk outstanding. Food and drink great as well. I wish we would have caught our bartenders name... we just referred to her as young Jennifer Lawrence She was absolutely great! Highly recommend