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WHERE TO EAT
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rapidly growing restaurant scene. Here’s one mouthwatering master plan. Grab an early caffeine jolt from Black Coffee Roasting Co., where coffee is an art form. Hike until you’re dying for breakfast (try Paul’s Pancake Parlor). Go for a bike ride and work up your readiness for a picnic lunch (farmers market, Market on Front, Good Food Store). Paddle until it’s time to select a primo spot for dinner (Biga Pizza, Top Hat, FINN). Get the picture?
Where to Eat in Missoula
We know, it can be tough to choose from Missoula’s seemingly endless list of restaurants. Here’s a handy guide to our go-to dining experiences for every occasion.
GOURMET
PLONK: Fine wine, food and cocktails with a metropolitan personality. BOXCAR BISTRO: French-inspired cuisine in a detailed yet casual atmosphere. SCOTTY’S TABLE: Upscale Mediterranean dishes made with local ingredients. PANGEA: Full bar and restaurant serving American fare with a global flare.
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
SECOND SET BISTRO: Contemporary American lunch and dinner in the historic Florence Building. ZOO THAI: Modern Thai restaurant in a hip downtown setting. MASALA: Authentic Indian dishes, scratch-made with locally sourced ingredients. VEERA DONUTS: Unique donuts and savory breakfast options, all 100% vegan.
GRAB AND GO
EL DIABLO: Made-to-order burritos and tacos. MARKET ON FRONT: Gourmet sandwiches and salads in an urban market. TAGLIARE DELICATESSEN: Contemporary Italian deli with specialty food and wine. NOTORIOUS P.I.G.: Slow-cooked meats inspired by the backyard BBQs of Saint Louis.
BISON
THE STILL ROOM: Locally sourced, fromscratch dishes near downtown. JAMES BAR: Hearty American fare in a laid-back bar. THE DEPOT: Steak and seafood in a contemporary cowboy setting.
WHERE TO CATCH A GAME
PARADISE FALLS: American comfort food in an easygoing tavern. TAMARACK BREWING: House-brewed beer, pub fare and TVs to spare. IRON HORSE: Bar and grill with daily happy hour specials. PRESS BOX: American grub and draft beer in a sports-themed setting. FARM TO TABLE
BURNS ST. BISTRO: Airy daytime bistro with rotating breakfast and lunch specials. BIGA PIZZA: Beer, wine, salads and brick oven pizza by scratch. IRON GRIZ AMERICAN BISTRO: Local cuisine with views of the UM Golf Course. THE CAMINO: Traditional Mexican kitchen and agave bar.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
THE MONTANA CLUB: Steakhouse, seafood and a full bar with multiple locations. HUHOT: Customizable stir-fry dishes in a casual setting. MACKENZIE RIVER: Pizza, sandwiches and more in heaping portions. CIAO MAMBO: Italian dishes and wine in an art-filled atmosphere.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
CATALYST: Bi-level coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch. THE TROUGH: Home-grown grub in a gourmet market. THE SHACK CAFE: Breakfast and lunch made from scratch in an antique-filled setting. THE OLD POST: American pub food with a gourmet touch in downtown Missoula.
DINING WITH A VIEW
CAMBIE TAPHOUSE + COFFEE TAPHOUSE:
Café and restaurant with patio views of Mt. Sentinel. CONFLUX: House-brewed beer and pub food with a Southern twist. FINN: Waterfront dining overlooking the Clark Fork River. THE KEEP: Upscale eatery with panoramic mountain and city views.
BEST BURGERS & FRIES
TOP HAT: Unique, house-made dishes in a live-music venue. WALLY & BUCK: Creative burgers made with local ingredients. THOMAS MEAGHER BAR: Irish restaurant offering pub food and a lengthy whiskey list.
Visit DESTINATIONMISSOULA.ORG/MISSOULA-DINING-GUIDE for more information on local dining and drinking in Missoula.