We’re well into road trip season here in the Treasure State, and part of every good long drive includes a stop or two for delicious local food.
Stopping at a roadside restaurant is always taking a chance, but if you see one of these spots on the horizon, don’t be afraid to pull over. The grub you’ll get will always be tasty.
- 44 Bar & Outwest Grill, 73124 US Hwy 93, St. Ignatius
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44 Bar & Outwest Grill / Yelp Located on Highway 93 between St. Ignatius and Flathead Lake, this bar and grill has a little bit of everything. Enjoy a hearty meal in the dining room, sip a cold beverage on the patio, and grab some bottled water or sodas from the parlor for the rest of your road trip.
- Durango’s, 204 E 4th Ave., Superior
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Durango’s Facebook This classic roadside dinner serves hearty comfort food in a laid back setting. There’s also an onsite gas station and gift shop, so it’s a perfect place to stop on a road trip.
- Oasis Bar & Cafe, 250 Recreation Rd., Wolf Creek
Rob R / Yelp Beef brisket sandwich or hearty burger, anyone? This roadside restaurant is a gem.
- Black Iron Grill, 2901 Boutelle St., Miles City
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A.S. G / Yelp Black Iron Grill is located right off I-94. While they’re best known for their tasty rotisserie meats, they also have an entire mac & cheese section on the menu.
- The Box Drive-In, 409 W Montana Ave., Baker
The Box Drive-In Facebook Giant burgers and delicious soft serve await you at this roadside diner in Baker. Doesn’t a road trip automatically improve with a milkshake to-go?
- Matt’s old-Fashioned Butcher Shop & Deli, 105 Rogers Ln., Livingston
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Matt’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop & Deli Facebook Matt’s is a gem of a roadside deli and butcher shop, perfect for a lunchtime stop.
- Corral Bar, Steakhouse & Motel, 42895 Gallatin Rd., Gallatin Gateway
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Corral Bar, Steakhouse & Motel / Yelp Not only does this place serve delicious food, you can enjoy a nice nightcap and spend the night if you’ve been on the road all day. Since that would mean waking up and enjoying an incredible breakfast here, that’s actually a great plan.
- The Last Straw Cafe, 30890 US Hwy 2, Libby
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Kathy D / Yelp From the stick-to-your-ribs biscuits and gravy to the hearty burgers, the team at The Last Straw Cafe will serve you the last meal you’ll have to eat for hundreds of miles, and they’ll do so with a smile.
- Two Sisters Cafe, 3600 US Hwy 89 N., Babb
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Heather H / Yelp Since 1993, this whimsical roadside diner has welcomed humans and aliens (it’s on their sign) with tasty American food and amazing pie.
- PJ’s Restaurant & Casino, 15 3rd Ave., Havre
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PJ’S Restaurant & Casino/Poker Room Facebook You’ll see PJ’s when you’re driving down Highway 2 on your way through Havre. Inside you’ll find a clean, quiet lounge and large plates of food - especially the breakfasts.
- River City Grill, 7985 Mt. Hwy 200, Missoula
Tina R / Yelp
Tina R / Yelp In a city full of amazing restaurants, this under-the-radar spot remains highly underrated. But those who find it tend to love it.
When it comes to our restaurants, Montana is full of hidden gems. Check out this list of unassuming eateries with amazing food.
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44 Bar & Outwest Grill / Yelp
Located on Highway 93 between St. Ignatius and Flathead Lake, this bar and grill has a little bit of everything. Enjoy a hearty meal in the dining room, sip a cold beverage on the patio, and grab some bottled water or sodas from the parlor for the rest of your road trip.
HKN / Yelp
Durango’s Facebook
This classic roadside dinner serves hearty comfort food in a laid back setting. There’s also an onsite gas station and gift shop, so it’s a perfect place to stop on a road trip.
Rob R / Yelp
Beef brisket sandwich or hearty burger, anyone? This roadside restaurant is a gem.
Tony R / Yelp
A.S. G / Yelp
Black Iron Grill is located right off I-94. While they’re best known for their tasty rotisserie meats, they also have an entire mac & cheese section on the menu.
The Box Drive-In Facebook
Giant burgers and delicious soft serve await you at this roadside diner in Baker. Doesn’t a road trip automatically improve with a milkshake to-go?
Ben M / Yelp
Matt’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop & Deli Facebook
Matt’s is a gem of a roadside deli and butcher shop, perfect for a lunchtime stop.
James G / Yelp
Corral Bar, Steakhouse & Motel / Yelp
Not only does this place serve delicious food, you can enjoy a nice nightcap and spend the night if you’ve been on the road all day. Since that would mean waking up and enjoying an incredible breakfast here, that’s actually a great plan.
Kathy D / Yelp
From the stick-to-your-ribs biscuits and gravy to the hearty burgers, the team at The Last Straw Cafe will serve you the last meal you’ll have to eat for hundreds of miles, and they’ll do so with a smile.
Hucky K / Yelp
Heather H / Yelp
Since 1993, this whimsical roadside diner has welcomed humans and aliens (it’s on their sign) with tasty American food and amazing pie.
Kevin C / Yelp
PJ’S Restaurant & Casino/Poker Room Facebook
You’ll see PJ’s when you’re driving down Highway 2 on your way through Havre. Inside you’ll find a clean, quiet lounge and large plates of food - especially the breakfasts.
Tina R / Yelp
In a city full of amazing restaurants, this under-the-radar spot remains highly underrated. But those who find it tend to love it.
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Address: 44 Bar & Outwest Grill, 73124