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 appetite for a picnic lunch (farmers market, Market on Front, Good Food Store), then hit the river until it’s time to choose a prime spot for dinner (Biga Pizza, Double Front, FINN). Hungry yet?

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. BRASSERIE PORTE ROUGE: This new, Frenchinspired eatery has good meat, great wine and a cute wrap-around bar. What’s not to love?

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN

SECOND SET BISTRO: Contemporary American lunch and dinner in the historic Florence Building. KOH CHANG THAI: This eatery offers fresh, ingredients and a rotating chef’s special. MASALA: Authentic Indian dishes, scratch-made with locally sourced ingredients. VEERA DONUTS: Unique donuts and savory breakfast options, all 100% vegan.

GRAB & 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 barbecues of St. 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. PANGEA: Don’t snooze through Pangea’s tasty brunch! These full-plate breakfast options are just as gourmet as their delicious dinner entrees. THE OLD POST: American pub food with a gourmet touch in downtown Missoula.

DINING WITH A VIEW

CAMBIE TAPHOUSE + COFFEE: 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.