The best part about being a food lover in Montana is that you can find excellent meals in just about every city, at every price point. You don’t need to break the bank to enjoy great food, but you can also go as high-end as you want.
Montana’s most popular restaurants have very loyal followings. You can tell from the dozens of 5 star reviews and heartfelt comments. Each loved restaurant has a story to tell.
Really popular restaurants in Montana range from casual BBQ joints, to the fanciest of seafood bistro with their menu items flown in daily. That’s the beauty of our best restaurants.
Let’s tour around the whole state and see what Montanans have to say about the best food in Big Sky Country. Their excellent reviews will make you want to jump in the car for a ‘Montana Foodie Road Trip’.
The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ (Missoula)
“Can you find great BBQ in Montana? Yes you can! We ordered ribs and a 2 meat plate, pork and brisket, with a bunch of sides. Burnt Ends were sold out by the time we arrived.” (5 star via Google – The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ)
Montana has some fantastic restaurants, including the Notorious P.I.G. in Missoula
Notorious PIG BBQ – via FacebookPiccola Cucina Ox Pasture (Red Lodge)
“Absolutely love Piccola Cucina. We’ve eaten here many times and every single time the food has been amazing. The pasta is next level, handmade, perfectly cooked, and seasoned with gourmet spices. Just clean, beautiful flavors.” (5 star via Google – Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture)
Piccola Cucina Oxpasture is a popular restaurant in Red Lodge, Montana
Piccola Cucina – via FacebookPaniolo Café (Great Falls)
“Reminds me of the cafes on Oahu. Food is excellent and the service is prompt would recommend to locals and travelers alike. The poke nachos are absolutely bomb.” (5 star via Google – Paniolo Café)
Paniolo Cafe /Creative Catering is a popular restaurant in Great Falls, Montana
Paniolo Cafe – via FacebookCowboy Up Country Cookin’ (Somers/Flathead Lake)
“Love this place. We got the platter and sides and ate family style. Food was delicious and the pork belly was some of the best I have had and I am from the south.” (5 star review via Google – Cowboy Up Country Cookin’)
Cowboy Up is a popular restaurant in Somers, Montana on Flathead Lake
Cowboy Up – via FacebookIts Roasted (Billings)
“My absolute favorite place to eat. The quesa Birria is always fire! But then again so is everything else they make. Service is always awesome, Gabe and family/friends always are so kind and will always remember you when you come in. Truly the best place in Billings to eat.” (5 star review via Google – It’s Roasted Food Truck)
It’s Roasted is a popular food truck in Billings, Montana
Its Roasted Billings – via FacebookThe Marble Table (Billings)
“This chef truly loves the art of food. The combination of flavors is unique to our area. We enjoyed every dish. The Chicken and Sage Pasta was a white sauce with a subtle sage spark.” (5 star review via Google – The Marble Table)
The Marble Table is one of the most popular restaurants in Billings, Montana
The Marble Table – via Facebook
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