When you’re visiting your favorite Montana towns, it’s easy to see where the main streets (and therefore the most popular businesses) are. But unless you’re a local, you probably aren’t sure where the best off-the-beaten-path restaurants are, and sometimes it’s those more hidden places that serve the best food. It’s easy to pass by the restaurants on this list, but if you find them, you’ll discover they all serve delicious food.
- Saffron Table, 1511 W Babcock St., Suite A, Bozeman
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Saffron Table / Yelp Saffron Table is a bit tricky to find. It shares a parking lot with a few other restaurants, and most people who discover it do so through Yelp or with the help of Google Maps. But the Indian food served there is some of the best you’ll ever have anywhere, especially in Montana.
- Bear Paw Coffee Shop & Deli, 30 Johannes Ave., Big Sandy
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Bean406 / TripAdvisor Big Sandy is a tiny little town in Choteau County, but if you ever happen to find yourself there, grab a sandwich and a coffee from this beloved hidden gem.
- Juliano’s Restaurant, 2912 7th Ave N., Billings
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Leah B / Yelp Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in Billings is where you’ll find Juliano’s, which serves a delightful combination of American classics and surprisingly delicious seafood.
- China Garden Restaurant, 2100 Stephens Ave., Missoula
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Chau P / Yelp China Gardens has repeatedly been voted the best Chinese food in town. This place is a Missoula staple, but if you don’t live there, it’s easy to miss. They’re located in Stephens Center behind a Walgreens.
- Frontier Bar & Supper Club, 28904 U.S. 2., Dunkirk
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nitead / TripAdvisor This unassuming steakhouse in located just outside of Shelby. It’s easy to drive right by, but if you do, you’ll be missing out on an amazing meal.
- June’s Bungalow, 122 Woodrose St., Colstrip
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June’s Bungalow Facebook It’s not always easy to find great food in a town as small as Colstrip, and this restaurant can be tough to spot. But if you do find June’s Bungalow, you won’t be disappointed by the burgers, salads and sandwiches they serve there.
- Vinny’s, 3 3rd W Ave., Polson
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Jennifer P / Yelp Vinny’s is another place most people discover through Yelp or word of mouth rather than just stopping by. Vinny serves a little bit of everything here, from breakfast to sushi, and it’s all delicious.
- Piggyback BBQ, 102 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish
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Holly K / Yelp Due to the casual atmosphere and sometimes empty outdoor patio, it’s easy to pass by this little restaurant in Whitefish. But with an owner who hails from Texas, you’re bound to get a taste of authentic Southern BBQ.
- Karmadillo’s, 139 Reeder’s Alley, Helena
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LC / Yelp Tucked away in Helena’s historic Reeder’s Alley, you’ll find a charming Mexican restaurant with mouthwatering food and the best views in town.
- The Knead Cafe, 21 5th St. E, Kalispell
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Merika S / Yelp The ONLY complaint you’ll ever hear about The Knead Cafe is that it can be hard to find. There are no complaints whatsoever about the amazing food.
- Li’s Chinese Restaurant, 1615 W Towne St., Glendive
Spencer D / Yelp Whether you live in Glendive or you’re just passing through, you’ll be amazed by the quality of the Chinese food served at Li’s. This is a hidden gem for sure.
Montana is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Check out this list of charming neighborhood restaurants.
Chloe N / Yelp
Saffron Table / Yelp
Saffron Table is a bit tricky to find. It shares a parking lot with a few other restaurants, and most people who discover it do so through Yelp or with the help of Google Maps. But the Indian food served there is some of the best you’ll ever have anywhere, especially in Montana.
Bean406 / TripAdvisor
Big Sandy is a tiny little town in Choteau County, but if you ever happen to find yourself there, grab a sandwich and a coffee from this beloved hidden gem.
Katie W / Yelp
Leah B / Yelp
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in Billings is where you’ll find Juliano’s, which serves a delightful combination of American classics and surprisingly delicious seafood.
Chau P / Yelp
China Gardens has repeatedly been voted the best Chinese food in town. This place is a Missoula staple, but if you don’t live there, it’s easy to miss. They’re located in Stephens Center behind a Walgreens.
Judy G / TripAdvisor
nitead / TripAdvisor
This unassuming steakhouse in located just outside of Shelby. It’s easy to drive right by, but if you do, you’ll be missing out on an amazing meal.
Matthew Z / Yelp
June’s Bungalow Facebook
It’s not always easy to find great food in a town as small as Colstrip, and this restaurant can be tough to spot. But if you do find June’s Bungalow, you won’t be disappointed by the burgers, salads and sandwiches they serve there.
William I / Yelp
Jennifer P / Yelp
Vinny’s is another place most people discover through Yelp or word of mouth rather than just stopping by. Vinny serves a little bit of everything here, from breakfast to sushi, and it’s all delicious.
Aghavni W / Yelp
Holly K / Yelp
Due to the casual atmosphere and sometimes empty outdoor patio, it’s easy to pass by this little restaurant in Whitefish. But with an owner who hails from Texas, you’re bound to get a taste of authentic Southern BBQ.
Andy P / Yelp
LC / Yelp
Tucked away in Helena’s historic Reeder’s Alley, you’ll find a charming Mexican restaurant with mouthwatering food and the best views in town.
Merika S / Yelp
The ONLY complaint you’ll ever hear about The Knead Cafe is that it can be hard to find. There are no complaints whatsoever about the amazing food.
Spencer D / Yelp
Whether you live in Glendive or you’re just passing through, you’ll be amazed by the quality of the Chinese food served at Li’s. This is a hidden gem for sure.
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