TASTE MONTANA

Eat, drink and market in Montana.

BISON + BEEF

To get your fix of locally-raised beef and gourmet burgers, head to the Cattle Baron Supper Club in Babb, Mercantile Steak in Kalispell or Double K Ranch Deli in Missoula, or treat yourself to the Montana Huckleberry Burger at Front Porch Dewey Burger & Fish Co. in Eureka, where you’ll also find the “coldest pints in town.”

Local Flavors

In the Bitterroot Valley, find fresh and creative eats at Suzette’s Organics in Hamilton and delicious local ingredients at Mission Bistro in Stevensville. At Dan d’Lion in Hungry Horse, enjoy plantbased vegan and gluten-free fare, and get cozy at Max’s Market in Bigfork, where you’ll find an organic market, live music, and good food and drinks. ©

International Flavors

For fresh Mexican food, make your way to Serrano’s in East Glacier Park. In Whitefish, try the authentic cuisine at Abruzzo Italian Kitchen. For more Italian flavor, enjoy a sweet treat at Dave’s Gelato in Columbia Falls. Head down the Bitterroot Valley for delicious Caribbean cuisine at Mis Abuelos Family Restaurant in Victor.

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Fresh Baked Goods

Savor the quintessential slice of huckleberry pie at Two Sisters Café in Babb and don’t miss the exceptionally delicious fresh bread at Sour Doe Cafe & Farm Store in Stevensville. Veera Donuts in Missoula really holds its own with intensely good vegan donuts, and the cinnamon rolls at Minnie’s Montana Cafe in Thompson Falls are heaven.

FINE FARE + FUN FOOD

We’re all about pairing food and wine, and the Whitefish Lake Restaurant in Whitefish creates a menu that can attest to that. Josephine’s Speakeasy in Coram pairs an excellent menu with Montana-distilled spirits. In Woods Bay, take your pick of fine dining or pub fare at Mountain Lake Lodge. In West Glacier, enjoy bison meatloaf at The Belton Chalet Restaurant & Tap House.

Our Breakfast Best

Fuel up flavor at Amazing Crepes in Whitefish, or head to Ekstrom’s Stage Station in Clinton—a great place to stop for breakfast before fishing on Rock Creek. The chicken and waffles at Seeley Chicken Coop is a must, and Loula’s Café in Whitefish not only has a scrumptious breakfast menu (including the local-favorite Lemon Stuffed French Toast), but 20 different kinds of pie.

FARMERS MARKET MAGIC: 29 OUTDOOR COMMUNITY MARKETS

Our very popular outdoor community markets are a big part of Western Montana’s allure, and a late spring through early autumn visit to Montana isn’t complete without a trip to one of these celebrated local favorites. Imagine strolling through the downtown streets of a small mountain town on a Saturday morning in the warm summer sunshine, welcomed by friendly locals, farmers and gardeners, bakers and makers. Friends and neighbors are gathered at coffee carts and food trucks, baked goods are in abundance, street musicians liven up every block and freshly picked wild huckleberries are ripe and ready.

Glacier Country’s market scene boasts a truly unique experience set against one scenic backdrop after another. From fresh produce, local meats, cheeses and honey to all manner of locally-made arts and crafts like pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry, clothing and woodcarvings, these community gatherings offer a chance to support local growers, artisans and small businesses.

Missoula alone hosts three Saturday markets (as well as one on Tuesday), including a farmers market named one of the top 10 farmers markets in the West by Sunset magazine. If you find yourself in Whitefish on a summer Tuesday evening, visit their popular and lively farmers market, or head to the Bitterroot Valley for a market in Stevensville, Florence, Hamilton or Darby.

MONDAYS: Bigfork

TUESDAYS: Darby, Missoula, Whitefish

WEDNESDAYS: Bigfork, Cut Bank, Eureka, Frenchtown, Hamilton, Trout Creek

THURSDAYS: Alberton, Columbia Falls, Libby, Ronan

FRIDAYS: East Glacier Park, Lolo, Polson, St. Ignatius, Troy, West Glacier

SATURDAYS: East Glacier Park, Florence, Hamilton, Hot Springs, Kalispell, Missoula, Stevensville

SUNDAYS: Missoula, Seeley Lake

Western Montana’s farmers markets offer an authentic glimpse of life in the Rocky Mountain West, and they provide the chance to get to know the heart and soul of Glacier Country—our lovely small towns.

Know before you go. Plan ahead to make sure farmers markets and eateries are up and running. They may also have modified hours and operating procedures due to being short-staffed. See a list of restaurants and markets throughout the region at glaciermt.com/dining or glaciermt.com/farmers-markets