Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Montana

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Montana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market

5.0

5 (270)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Missoula

About the restaurant

The Patio at Rattlesnake Market is your neighborhood destination. Slow Roasted Pork, Sockeye Salmon, Steak Frites, Local Grass Fed Burger, Signature Salads & Weekly Specials highlight our thoughtfully prepared menu. Scratch made food is offered with local draft beers and hand-selected wines in a rustic setting...either inside the dining room or outside on the patio (seasonal).
The Patio at Rattlesnake Market, established in 2016, continues a neighborhood tradition that was started in 1997 as Rattlesnake Gardens. Barrett and Karen Byrne purchased the Rattlesnake landmark in April 2016. We aim to serve those living and visiting in the Missoula neighborhood.

Please visit https://thepatioatrattlesnakemarket.com/rattlesnake-cafe-eatery-dinner-menu to view our current menu.

Top review

Sydney

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

The food was superb, creative, fresh. The night on the outdoor patio was beautiful. Can’t wait to go back.

Beef N Bone Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (67)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Voted Montana's Best Steakhouse, this family owned and operated steakhouse is located 8 miles south of Great Falls. Boasting local bred, fed and dry aged Montana beef in addition to a variety of other proteins and sides prepared by an award-winning culinary team, Beef N Bone has set itself apart with first-rate service, an elegant ambiance and quality cuisine. Casual to fine dining the choice and experience is yours.

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Hollis

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

This place never disappoints. The service and food are always on point. We love going here.

Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture

4.9

4.9 (1173)

$31 to $50

Italian

Red Lodge

About the restaurant

Since 2018, we welcome Chef Philip Guardione and his Sicilian kitchen, Piccola Cucina. Philip cooks authentic Sicilian food which is an amalgam of Italian cuisine influenced by all the cultures that found Sicily as their crossroads. Simple, fresh ingredients authentically prepared suit the local environment of Red Lodge.

At Ox Pasture X Piccola Cucina, we are at the heart of Red Lodge’s artisan food scene, the locally raised world class beef is featured alongside produce and herbs raised in area farms. We work directly with the local farmers and ranchers to obtain the freshest and most seasonally appropriate ingredients.

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Janet

Dined 1 day ago

I asked my husband where he would like to go out to eat for his 60th birthday. Having worked at many restaurants (several high end in Tucson) through the years, he has very few “favorites”, but he immediately suggested Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture. As always, it did not disappoint! Delicious food, delightful service, lovely atmosphere, and even a birthday song complete with candle to top it off. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience this hidden gem in Red Lodge, MT, I highly recommend you check it out. You won’t be disappointed!

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4.9

4.9 (375)

$31 to $50

Italian

Helena

About the restaurant

Lucca's is a fine Italian restaurant and dining experience. With its contemporary aesthetic and modern menu, this Italian bistro has become a huge success. Lucca's has been named The Best Restaurant in Montana in both 2015 and 2016 by Business Insider magazine. This is not only because the food is delicious, but the staff goes out of their way to work with guests. Lucca's proudly embraces those with dietary restrictions and works with those who are eating gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.Lucca's menu is filled with delicious traditional Italian plates. Some of the most popular starters are the steamed pesto mussels, calamari fritti and the baked fontina cheese with an oven-baked crust and caramelized onion, balsamic reduction and roasted garlic. Entrées range from the lamb strip loin with rosemary feta cheese to the pan seared veal scallopini topped with lemon and a masala wine pan sauce.

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JohnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Remains one of the best restaurants in Montana. We love eating here. The whole experience is awesome!

Seven Sushi

4.9

4.9 (369)

$30 and under

Sushi

Bozeman

About the restaurant

Seven specializes in authentic Japanese style sushi, as well as a variety of Japanese fusion style appetizers and entrées. We also have wide variety of beer, wine and sake. Reserve our private Shoji rooms for your special event, party or a private dinner out. Our historic Cannery District location is modern yet casual, uniquely Bozeman, and perfect for any occasion! Stop by to experience why we're rated #1 Seafood Selection and #1 Asian Cuisine in the Gallatin Valley.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Sushi was amazing and service was very good. I highly recommend.

Gallatin River Lodge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (232)

$50 and over

French American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

The Gallatin River Lodge is the most unique and special place to dine.

With breath taking views, thoughtfully curated cuisine and a full bar, the lodge offers a Montana fine dining experience in a casual atmosphere that you will never want to forget.

The bar at Gallatin River Lodge offers local microbrews, premium liquors and wines to complement your meal. Enjoy your entrée while looking out over the trout pond and wildlife coming in and out of the surrounding riverbed & pastures. Drinks and dessert are even more enjoyable by the fire or down by the edge of the pond.

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Doug

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Great food and staff. One of our favorite places in Bozeman.

Boxcar Bistro

4.8

4.8 (885)

$31 to $50

French

Missoula

About the restaurant

Think, an array of traditional French cuisine with a beloved Montana twist.

Boxcar Bistro aims to excite and innovate on a daily basis, featuring an ever-rotating selection of unique or rare wines, captivating dinner specials, all of which are being offered in an ode to the classic, intimate dining ambiance of a railroad Dining Car; offering our diners a feel of "Going West" as many have experienced long before us!

Top review

Erica

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Amazing everything! Definitely the best food I’ve had in Missoula/best burger ever really.

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Popular dish

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Carverss

4.8

4.8 (982)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Billings

About the restaurant

Carverss is a family owned Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria), serving unlimited rodízio-style food. Guests will help themselves at our winning-award salad bar then turn a token to green when they're ready to receive meats and grill items, red when they need a break.

Guests can go all day/night long and try as much as they want.

We have over 15 Items in our grill rotation including:
Picanha - Brazil's most popular cut of beef.
Grill and Glazed pineapple with cinnamon and sugar.
Pork Ribs, Beef Ribes, Sirloin Lamb, Flank Steak and much more.

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Don

Dined 1 day ago

We enjoy Carvers for special occasions. Outstanding selection salad, and cut to order meats. Seafood entrees a special treat.

Abruzzo Italian

4.8

4.8 (1018)

$30 and under

Italian

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Abruzzo Italian Kitchen opened in December 2017. As is the Italian tradition, our focus is on the quality of our ingredients and simplicity of preparation. We cook by hand, from scratch, including all of our fresh pastas and wood fired pizzas. In addition to the Italian staples, we offer an extensive shared plates selection, grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and a small but decadent dessert list, all prepared in-house and served alongside an Italian-focused cocktail program and an Italian-centric wine list. Hospitality is the core of what we do: our staff is warm, genuine, knowledgeable, and attentive, and we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for every guest that walks through our doors.

Top review

Julie

Dined on May 2, 2025

Food is consistently delicious and tonight was no exception. Hospitality is always welcoming and the atmosphere fun!

Whitefish Lake Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (17)

$50 and over

Steak

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Experience the culinary delights at Whitefish Lake Restaurant, set against the stunning backdrop of Whitefish Lake Golf Club. Our rustic tamarack log building and cozy fireplace create an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Our menu features a variety of expertly crafted dishes made from the finest locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy succulent steaks, fresh seafood, and delicious vegetarian options, all prepared with care and seasonal flair. As you dine, take in the breathtaking views of the golf course and mountains. Our outdoor seating is ideal for a romantic dinner or a fun gathering with friends and family. Whether you prefer a fine dining experience or a casual meal, Whitefish Lake Restaurant caters to all. Our friendly staff is dedicated to making your visit exceptional. Join us at Whitefish Lake Restaurant and savor a culinary journey where flavors come alive and unforgettable memories are created.

Top review

Judy

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food presented so eloquently by print courteous servers.

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