Went with the 14oz strip. Cooked to perfection (medium) with all the fixings. The elk meatloaf was extremely tempting but went with the NY strip. Service was on point. Very attentive and never had to wait for anything except for the entree to be prepared. Sat at the bar. Quiet, dimly lit, very nice rustic ambiance you'd expect in NW Montana. Ordering the elk next time when we return in late June. read more

Tupelo is unarguably one of Whitefish's top three restaurants... We always make it a point to stop into Tupelo when visiting town because it's that good... Cajun meets mountain vibes, Tupelo has designed a great laid back atmosphere to enjoy high-end eclectic fare. It's not a cheap restaurant, but the quality and customer service is always outstanding. Tupelo has a small but well-thought out and creative menu... Steaks, wild game, fish and seafood options, etc. You're never rushed at Tupelo and the service is very attentive. Definitely recommend a reservation because the restaurant can get busy. If you're looking for a higher-end dinner, Tupelo is it when in Whitefish. read more

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The cheese and brat plate was just about one of the most delicious things I've ever had! Some other standouts were the peach cobbler cheesecake and the southern wedge. Also the Boursin parsnip mashed potatoes served with the chicken were out of this world, I wish I could order just a side of those themselves! I'll continue to return here read more

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Tupelo Grille in Whitefish , MT was chosen for dinner tonight. Located on the main drive in Whitefish, this place is fine dining. The decor contains tin ceiling tiles, brick walls, lots of dark stained wood and eclectic art on the walls. The vibe is cool and special. The wait staff was attentive and great about presentation of specials. We ordered crawfish and shrimp cakes with remoulade and celery leaves. This was amazing with the slaw enhancing the appetizer. Reward your taste buds and order this dish. The beet salad had whipped feta, hazelnut brittle, and preserved lemon vinegarette. Again flavor was salty, peppery but could of used a hint of sweetness like candied pecans for crunch. Our entree was the crusted trout filet with veggies in a hazelnut / citrus brown butter. The crusted trout was good and the veggies were perfectly done but the flavor was minimal. The ambiance here is great. You expect a very special meal is this very nice venue. The staff was on their "A" game. The food was good but felt they need a small enhancement to vault them over the top. Tupelo Grille is a place you should try for a special evening. read more

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Went to Tupelo Grill for dinner. Service was a little on the slower side as it seemed like the bar tender was also waiting tables. They had someone come around with water which I thought at first was our server but it wasn't. The food was very good, and would recommend if you are looking for a good meal in whitefish, MT! read more

Tupelo Grille - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

This place was pretty good they have a bar side with life music and a restaurant side for dinner service. We tried an array of things: Cocktails: affordable housing, Aperol Spritz , old fashioned the Smokey Smokey whiskey flight. They were all wonderful. Food: Beet salad, shrimp and grits, New York steak and the lamb rack. Everything had great flavor, was it the best I have had, no it wasn't but it was really good and all plates were cleared. This place had a nice ambiance and I would certainly recommend it for a lovely date night. Great service as well. read more

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Wow! This is a Fantastic Restaurant in 'downtown' whitefish. We started with a lot of questions about the cocktails, and the waitress got some additional info from the bar tender. Then, when we ordered drinks, we got an extra one! The waitress said the bartender (Alec) wanted to make sure we were happy with our drinks. And were we ever! The drinks we ordered were great and the extra one we fought over! We got the daily special appetizer-- wild mushrooms cooked in a cream sherry sauce and served over crostini with a little greens and truffle oil. They might have been the best mushrooms we've had! My partner got the 14 oz rib eye, cooked medium rare. The steak has a crispy crust. It melted in your mouth. The onion fig sauce was delicious. I had the blackened shrimp with grits. They were the best shrimp and grits I've ever had, there was a cream cheese jalapeño sauce that I was a bit suspicious of, but that made the dish. I hope we make it back to whitefish so I can come back here! read more

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We absolutely loved Tupelo grill. The ambiance is super cool, with a fun eclectic vibe. Our server was excellent, the food was awesome. Everything was fantastic. My entire family loves the Tupelo Grill! We will be back again soon!! read more

If I lived here in Whitefish, I would likely be here so often that they would put my name on a table. My wife and I came here per a recommendation from our local friends, who consider this their go-to. Like many of the establishments here, it has a feel that tells you it's been here for a long time, and seeing all the other people here, it's definitely a favorite for many others. The decor is warm and inviting--wood-lined everything. The place is built for large parties or intimate dates; you have seating for every situation. This night, it was a party of two, looking for something darn delicious. What we ordered had us screaming for MORE. Even after we couldn't eat another bite, we considered cramming it down--that's how good it was. We had the Hot Fried Chicken Sliders, which had just the perfect touch of spice, great flavor, and were cooked perfectly because they were juicy in every bite. I had a vegetarian dish, the delicata squash dish, which had wild rice and all sorts of vegetables everywhere. Was it cooked tender? Yes. Seasoned well? Yes. Delicious? Yes. My wife had the Elk Meatloaf, which was a beautiful beast of a meal. It was a SLAB of food--massive. It was also DELICIOUS. Tender, juicy, with potatoes and a glaze that would induce even the stiffest lip to want to lick the plate. Sure, we were already full, but we went overboard and got the bread pudding... and it was a massive portion. Golly, we muscled through it and gave up because, well... we were satisfied. All in all, darn delicious, tasty, and perfect. Would we come here again? Solid yes. 10/10--recommend. read more

Just resting after a fabulous Sunday brunch! Started with a Bloody Mary and we asked that it not be too spicy -- and it was perfect with a little zing, but didn't take our heads off. I ordered the fried chicken eggs Benedict. The chicken batter had a dill flavor which added to the taste. The has browns were crispy and the biscuits to die for. It was sooooo good! My sister had the fried chicken and waffles, also excellent. Portions are large and the prices are reasonable. Our server was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed our culinary experience. read more

Tupelo Grille - Chicken fried eggs Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Wasn't sure what to expect once we entered. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. The server, Penny was bubbly and offered great suggestions. We started with the most amazing Pimento Cheese plate, incredible! The Cesar salad was not traditional...but better. I had the Fried Chicken and it was a standout! My husband had the Bison tenderloin which was equally memorable! The downside to this spot, it's not near where we live in S.F. read more

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The people and the food were amazing - great live music. Wonderful southern cooking if that's what you're looking for. read more

Tupelo Grille - Shrimp Crawfish Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

I love the lighting, I personally tried the catfish and enjoyed it, The Bison was also pretty good. But the main thing I enjoyed was the Banana Pudding, it was honestly one of the best things I've eaten. It was gone way too quickly. And the servers were polite and on top of things. read more

Tupelo Grille - The banana Pudding, and the Bread putting across the table. - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Quite possibly the best restaurant I've been to in 2025. This place is very popular. We were here in the off season and it was still difficult to get a reservation. I'm so glad we chose this place for our special occasion dinner because everything is absolutely perfect. The staff here is excellent. Prompt efficient service. It's clear they care about everything being to their customer's satisfaction. We ordered the must try Biscuits. The best value on the menu at only $4 for two. Absolutely fabulous. Best biscuits I ever remember having. If only you could get a side of honey to go with them. We ordered the soup of the day which was clam chowder. Excellent soup. It wasn't overly thick or creamy. It was just perfect. Huge bowl was only $14. My other half ordered the pork which was $39 and she described as the most tender pork she ever had. I got a fish special which was Halibut. Best Halibut I ever had. Both dishes were exquisitely presented and had perfect accompaniments. Both were HUGE. We all know the fancy restaurant that has great food but tiny portion. This place has the same great food but an enormous portion. We were way too full for desert so we got the bread pudding to go and ate it for breakfast the next day. Just like the entrees it was a ridiculously huge portion. If we are ever in the area again we'll be back read more

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Fantastic experience! The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Came in with a business colleague for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was slammed, we could only get a 745 reservation but we were seated promptly. Waitress was very good, prompt service and friendly. Ordered the tuna poke for our appetizer and the shrimp and grits for dinner. Asked the waitress to pick between short rib and shrimp and she said shrimp was amazing. So turns out she was right! Tuna was good, seared and served over a delicious rice cake thingy. Was yummy I used to eat shrimp and grits at a place in the middle of nowhere South Carolina, and it was the best I've ever had. Was the first one I ever had too. So I always compare them to that place. Tupelo was as close as anyone has gotten. Plump shrimp covered in sauce over a grit cake. Was just delicious On the way out I noticed the bar had several bottles of Blood Oath bourbon! I returned on Saturday night to have some of that bourbon. A flight of all 3 pacts, 7.8.9 was $100 for an ounce of each. They were exactly as I would expect, oaky and full of flavor. I added a Caesar salad and the special, a 16oz Montana ribeye to them and it was a night I won't soon forget. Ceaser salad was good, had anchovies which is a must for me. Steak was ordered medium rare and delivered perfectly medium rare Covered in maitre d butter it was out of this world. Fresh steak makes all the difference. Was amazingly tender and so full of flavor Steak came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Both were good Service was once again top notch. Service here is world class. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Whitefish, which says a lot considering how many fantastic options there are downtown. I get the ribeye every time, but I think the sides change sometimes? Their hush puppies are the best I've ever had, and I've had a LOT of hush puppies in my 36 years of life lol. French onion soup? Delish Elk meatloaf?? Incredible, and not the least bit gamey. Dessert? They knock it out of the park every time. We eat here every time we're in town (2-3x yearly) and always leave full and satisfied. read more

Tupelo Grille - Huckleberry cheesecake with chocolate and huckleberry sauces. - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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We ate in the bar - probably would have liked the dining room better but the bar was fine. Lively, friendly folks working there, good 2 man band playing. Excellent food - both the shrimp and grits dish and a pork chop they had that night. read more

Absolutely spectacular food at service at Tupelo Grille. Even in season the fine(r) dinner dining options are somewhat limited in whitefish. This spot has something for everyone on the menu. We came off season and had great service. Our waitress was attentive and informational. I had the scallops which were seared so well. Totally perfectly browned but not rough at all. I hadn't water red meat in a few years, so when my friend asked me to try their elk meatloaf I was skeptical, but holy cow was it amazing. I went back for a second bite and totally it totally blew my mind. Was served with whipped potatoes and some kind of gravy- both wonderful. I was happy to see that they had a Riesling on the menu and it wasn't dry, could definitely smell the floral notes. Desserts were all heavily- we got the huckleberry tart which was sweet but not too sweet, served with ice cream. The bread pudding was maybe a little less traditional than I am used to but still really good, served with a Chantilly cream. Will 100% return when I come back to whitefish. read more

This is the best Cajun food in Montana. Enjoy the nice atmosphere and great service. I have lived in the south. This is a spot.

Our best dinner on our family trip to Montana in July, 2022! The service was excellent. I had made reservations for a party of 5. I highly recommend making reservations wherever you plan to dine while in the White Fish area. The ambiance was "date night" or a business meal. read more

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A nicer spot in downtown whitefish. We were a little under dressed but the biscuits might've been the best biscuits I've ever had. The special was Sablefish and it did not disappoint. read more

Great experience! Food was so delicious, service was friendly, food came fast. Ambiance was a tad fancy (dimly lit) but there were kids in there and we were dressed casually and felt welcomed. read more

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One of the more popular place to eat at Whitefish. Advise to make reservation or expect to wait awhile if you walk in during peak hours. Nice place. Creole cooking with local ingredients. For started we shared salad. It was ok. They served bread and butter. The gumbo was ok. Nothing special. My vegetarian friend was able to order a few appetizers as her meal- cauliflower and mushrooms. Both were just ok per my friend. The short rib was cooked perfectly and it was soft. Came with jalapeño grits. They had pork chops and it was delicious. The elk meat loaf wasn't gamey at all. Service was helpful. Place is clean. Street parking was available. read more

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I certainly agree with all other reviews that the food is outstanding, and most others that the service is a bit lacking. Our server was friendly enough, but spent a fair amount of time chatting with regulars and the band that had come in to play rather than checking if we needed to order anything else or were ready for the check. It is also odd that they stop dinner service and close relatively early. We didn't feel rushed exactly, but we didn't feel like we could relax and hang out either. The live band was excellent, but keep this in mind if you are looking for a quieter dinner out. We had the option of sitting in the other room, but I didn't think it would be much quieter and was game to see local music. My boyfriend was skeptical about a place in Montana with Cajun/Creole influence, but ate his words. The elk sliders with cajun chow chow is one of the most creative, flavorsome things I have ever eaten. The arugula salad was actually quite a good deal with a generous amount of greens and fresh, high quality ingredients like watermelon radish, fennel, and roasted pine nuts. We shared the 8 oz filet and the bourbon coffee demi was so rich and satiating, I didn't mind that we were splitting a smaller cut of meat. The chef here is talented and this is definitely a town gem. read more

Delicious food all around - great traditional gumbo, really nicely flavored Brussels sprouts, and shrimp + crawfish cake. The staff is also very friendly - including my waitress Betsy and the front desk staff. Wonderful spot to eat in beautiful Whitefish! read more

Tupelo Grille - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

I'm mixed on this review - but it's overall good. We initially made an Open Table reservation for a "nice" dinner but - once seated in the main area - it was so loud we could barely hear ourselves think. So we asked to be moved to the much quieter bar area. Which, like most places here, seems to have a totally different menu with entrees that aren't the same. I wanted a fish - but this menu didn't have it. Our server was OK - but she paid much more attention to her other two tables than us - bringing them complimentary bread although we also ordered a starter, salad, and entree. We had to ask for bread 3x before she brought it out. We went with the bison meatloaf which was actually really good and a salad which we also enjoyed a lot. Skipped dessert here bc it had taken a long time to get the food - like probably over 30 minutes... Very nice decor inside and a beautiful bar area. Staff were friendly and the location in downtown Whitefish is awesome and really walkable. I'd come again for another try. read more

Tupelo Grille - Arugula salad. - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Great food, cocktails and live music! I like to go here for drinks and appetizers, and sit in the bar

One of the best restaurant in Downtown Whitefish! Require to make reservation, call or online. In my experience, call is faster for me and easier communication. Our waiter is very friendly and fast service. They are great people when it comes with communication accessibility! They use their phone to communicate with us since we are Deaf. I had Elk Sliders & my hubby had Elk Meatloaf. It was so heavenly food and so good! Worth of our trip to Montana! Our friends had baked mac & cheese and french onion soup. They said its pretty good and great comfort food during the cold season. Recommend to eat there for popular restaurants! read more

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A must if you are in Whitefish. Amazing cocktails and food, top tier service and the atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. You also NEED to try the brunch...best in town. read more

Food was good excellent. Service by Rebeccah was to die for. The ambiance is a tad noisy but not a big negative. A great puck by us.

Lovely southern-inspired cuisine. Wonderful starters and cocktails, with fresh ingredient. Be sure to make a reservation,as it is a local favorite. read more

A perfect nice restaurant stop in whitefish. Amazing food, drinks, and service. Highly recommend

Great food! Awesome atmosphere! And the chef is willing to work with vegans to make sure we get a great meal!!

I was impressed by the food quality at Tupelo and considered going back for another meal while we were visiting the area. Everything that was brought to our table was very well made. They had live music on the night we dined so that was an added bonus. We ordered the meatloaf, scallops which I think was the special for the night, and finished the meal with an amazing bread pudding. read more

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I've been here several times and always enjoyed it in the past but, last time I went it was not the same experience. The soup was very good and the bread pudding was as well, I can't say the same about the steak and potatoes though. They were both bland compared to when I've had them in the past. The service was lackluster as well and that's not acceptable when paying $200 for dinner. read more

Tupelo Grille - Bread pudding - Seafood Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

The food was delicious! Beautifully presented. Service was great and the interior was warm and very nicely appointed. Will definitely be on my go to list when back in Whitefish read more

Loooooved it! Excellent on every level! Atmosphere, Entertainment, food, service all top notch. What a special first night in Whitefish.

I want the old Tupelo back! ! Food has declined. Used to be one of the best in Whitefish. Now is kinda middle of the pack. The shrimp and grits used to be great. Now it's a soupy mess with plastic shrimp. Shrimp that is pumped with tripolyphosphate. I had the Pork Chop. It was dry, tough and not really hot. I would have sent it back but our server never came back to check on us after we received our entrees. He did ask after we were done. I told him our issue with my meal. I didn't request to have any compensation but he went to the manager and they took it off the bill. Kudos to them for trying to make it right. The Apple and fig salad tasted okay but was mostly missing salad greens. Funny because salad greens is the first item in the menu description. The new decor is kinda cool and sterile. Lighting choice contributes to the cool feeling. We have been dining here for twenty years when we visit Whitefish. Now I am not sure if we will return read more

Our flight arrived late and we needed to scramble for food past 9pm on a weeknight. Thankfully my wife wandered into Tupelo at 9:20 when they closed at 9:30. They took us no problem. We got to enjoy the end of a live music show. Wife ordered the gumbo, myself the fried chicken, and myself the bison. All was exceptional. No shortcuts at that late an hour. Service was very friendly and no pressure to leave even though we were the only ones left. read more