Boxcar Bistro

4.9

864 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(406) 551-4166
Website
http://www.boxcarmissoula.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
No catering is available at this time.
Private party facilities
Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.

Location
875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787
Neighborhood
Missoula
Cross street
Wyoming St
Parking details
Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE Prix Fixe
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a special celebration of the New Year with a menu presented by Chef Rachel Philips and her team! Curated wine pairings, limited wines, and celebratory champagne available as well. Gratuity not included.

Popular dishes

Petrossian Baika
medium, fruity, and fresh pearls (lake baikal)
- 30g$85.00
Petrossian Daurenki
golden green pearls of briny butter (amur river)
- 30g$105.00
Petrossian Sevruga
bold, juicy, and nutty jade pearls (caspian sea)
- 30g$125.00
Petrossian Beluga
dark, buttery, and clean pearls (caspian sea)
- 30g$205.00
Flight of Baika, Daurenki, Sevruga$175.00
36g, Petrossian Beluga not available in flight

Hors d'Oeuvre

Marinated Olives$9.00
roasted peppers / tomatoes / rosemary
Duck Fat Frites$15.00
herbed compound duck fat / foie powder / fines herbes / grana padano
Seared Foie Gras$16.00
seasonal compote / crostini
Spiced Rabbit Leg$19.00
ras el hanout / chilled citrus cous cous salad / apricot marmalade
Escargot$12.00
fennel / crispy garlic / rye bread
Warm Raclette$10.00
seasonal compote / sourdough baguette
French Onion Soup$13.00
comté / baguette
Braised Beet Salad$10.00
mixed greens / braised beets / goat cheese / candied nuts / beet chips

Entrée

Prises Fraîches en Papillote$28.00
Daily fresh fish / anise / fennel / pink pepper / haricot verts / holiday salad. Wine Pairing: 2021 Château Souchere "Les Rangs de Long" Anjou Blanc, Anjou, Loire Valley, France $17
Pan Seared Prawns$41.00
Toasted hazelnut / honey crisp apple & celeriac purée / lemon asparagus bourbon honey and saffron beurre blanc / cabbage micro greens. Wine Pairing: 2017 Jermann Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli, Italy $15
Collard Stuffed Chicken$29.00
Braised collard greens / smoked & pulled chicken feet / root vegetable purée / pan jus. Wine Pairing: NV Lovo "Colli Euganei For d'Arancio" Moscato Giallo DOCG, Veneto, Italy $15
Duck Confit$32.00
24 hour confit / dunkel braised onion cassoulet / pomegranate gastrique / crispy carrot. Wine Pairing: 2017 Domaine Meix Foulot "Les Veleys" 1er Cru Pinot Noir, Mercurey, Côtes Chalonnaise, France $18
Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$33.00
Parsnip purée / winter vegetables / carrots / red wine demi glacé. Wine Pairing: 2020 Bertrand Galbrun "Amicale" Cabernet Franc, Bourgueil AOC, Loire Valley, France $13
Winter Ragout with Parisienne Gnocchi$22.00
Forest mushrooms & fried chickpea ragout / kale / homemade gnocchi / toasted hazelnuts. Wine Pairing: 2020 Domaine les Gryphées "Morgon" Gamay Beaujolais AOC, Burgundy, France $14
Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$36.00
Apple cider brined kurobuta pork chop / fennel & onion soubise / pickled apple / pan sauce. Wine Pairing: 2018 Domaine Gour de Chaulé "Tradition" Grenache Blend, Gigondas, Côtes du Rhône, France $17
Steak Frites au Poivre$34.00
10oz prime flat iron / sauce au poivre / herbed frites. Wine Pairing: 2019 Hourglass Estate "HGIII" Proprietary Red Blend, Napa Valley, California $25
Filet Mignon$46.00
8oz center cut filet mignon / crispy herbed fingerlings / winter vegetables / cherry bordelaise. Wine Pairing: 2018 Adaptation by Odette Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California $39
Boxcar Wagyu Burger$19.00
Roasted poblano / candied pancetta / fried shallots warm raclette / herbed frites. Wine Pairing: 2020 Ridge Vineyards "Three Valleys" Red Blend, Sonoma County, California $22

Dessert

Beignet$9.00
foie honey drizzle / cherry brandy compote / powdered sugar
Chocolate Torte$9.00
chantilly cream / raspberry coulis / fresh berries
Pot de Crème$9.00
coffee custard / ganache / hazelnut biscotti / cocoa powder

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montana
Best Overall
Montana
Best Food
Montana
Best Service
Montana
Best Ambiance
Montana
Best Value
Montana
Neighborhood gem
Montana
Great for fine wines
Montana
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boxcar Bistro in Missoula offers a cozy atmosphere with a stellar wine list and beautifully presented dishes. "Fantastic food and wine!" is a common sentiment, with highlights like scallops and sea bass. The service is often praised as "professional, personable, and absolutely impressive," making it a must-visit for special occasions.

864 Reviews

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Bryce
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fine dining in every respect. Very welcoming atmosphere. One of the best dining options in Missoula.
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Randy
Montana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a lovely spot - an oasis from the hustle of the season. We were met promptly at the door, ushered directly to our table. Service was attentive but not intrusive. The menu is great - numerous choices. My wife had scallops and they were wonderful, and I had a perfectly-cooked filet with a lovely sauce. The wine-by-the-glass selections are broad-ranging with some good choices. It felt like the perfect escape to have a quiet dinner together.
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Lauren
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Duck Confit is delicious as is the raclette and the bread pudding. Extensive wine list. Nice atmosphere though a bit noisy at peak times
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Sheila
Montana
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very consistent. Always a great meal and excellent service. Best in Missoula!
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Kelly
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Birthday Dinner! Wine selection is always great. Book early for the dinner specials!
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Shawna
Alabama
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a special evening! We loved our food and such a great little place to celebrate! We will definitely return! Had great wine, meal and dessert!
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Brad
Dublin
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
For the prices, the seating choices are poor and the lighting so dim we had to use our phone flashlights to read the menu. The quality of the food is generally excellent but it's not a place we go to more than once every couple of years. There must be some demand, though, since it's been busy whenever we've gone. Too high end to be one of our regular spots.
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David
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jackie was awesome and made the evening so perfect. Food was excellent with beautiful presentations. Great wine choices too. And the cappuccino to end the evening was delicious. Thanks to the whole crew at Box Car that helped us celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary.
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Russ
Montana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our meal was quite good except the risotto was rather bland and the fois gras spread pudding was too salty . Service was excellent and timely. The beef cheeks were delicious, and the wine was well paired.
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Kelly
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is very efficient. The food was wonderful and arrived perfectly. Definitely will come back.
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FAQs

Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787

Additional information

Cross street
Wyoming St
Neighborhood
Missoula
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boxcarmissoula.com/
Phone number
(406) 551-4166
Catering
No catering is available at this time.
Private party facilities
Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.

Boxcar Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

NYE Prix Fixe

Filet Mignon

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

French Onion Soup

Charcutererie & Fromage

Seasonal Meat & Cheese Board$32.00

Three Meats

Three Cheese

Caviar

Petrossian Baika

Petrossian Daurenki

Petrossian Sevruga

Petrossian Beluga

Flight of Baika, Daurenki, Sevruga$175.00

Hors d'Oeuvre

Marinated Olives$9.00

Duck Fat Frites$15.00

Seared Foie Gras$16.00

Spiced Rabbit Leg$19.00

Escargot$12.00

Warm Raclette$10.00

French Onion Soup$13.00

Braised Beet Salad$10.00

Entrée

Prises Fraîches en Papillote$28.00

Pan Seared Prawns$41.00

Collard Stuffed Chicken$29.00

Duck Confit$32.00

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$33.00

Winter Ragout with Parisienne Gnocchi$22.00

Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$36.00

Steak Frites au Poivre$34.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

Boxcar Wagyu Burger$19.00

Dessert

Beignet$9.00

Chocolate Torte$9.00

Pot de Crème$9.00

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