We all have our reasons for wanting to avoid making a big Thanksgiving meal—but whether you work too many hours to justify cooking, your family and friends have other plans or you’d just rather leave the preparation to somewhere else, you’ll have a few delicious restaurant options in Montana. These places are serving Thanksgiving dinners so tasty that you may make dining out for the holiday a new tradition.
- Finn & Porter, Missoula
Finn & Porter Facebook Every year, Finn & Porter offers an excellent feast on Thanksgiving that includes turkey and all the fixings. Make your reservation ASAP, because this place fills up fast.
- The Montana Club, multiple locations
Elle B / Yelp If you’re craving a more casual ambiance for your turkey-eating, the Mo Club is also serving Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll have your choice of roasted turkey or prime rib along with some delicious sides and pie. This restaurant has locations in Missoula, Butte, Kalispell, Great Falls and Billings.
- Red Fox Lounge at Fox Ridge Golf Course, Helena
Fox Ridge Golf Course Facebook The Red Fox Lounge will be serving a buffet meal on Thanksgiving from 11:30-3 by reservation only. Call (406) 227-0099 to reserve your spot.
- Shellie’s Country Cafe, Helena
Shellies Country Cafe Facebook The always-charming Shellie’s will be open all day on Thanksgiving for anyone who isn’t up for cooking. They’ll be serving a big feast with turkey and all the fixings for only $12.95 ($4.95 for kids).
- Ted’s Montana Grill, Bozeman
Ted’s Montana Grill Facebook Ted’s Montana Grill stays open for Thanksgiving. Their menu is limited, but if you don’t feel like turkey, they’ll also have classics like pot roast and burgers available.
- The Branch, West Yellowstone
management / TripAdvisor The Branch Restaurant & Bar, which is adjacent to the Holiday Inn, will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet from 3-8 PM. Call 406-646-7365 to make a reservation.
- The Grand Hotel, Big Timber
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr If you don’t mind eating early, visit the Grand Hotel for their annual Thanksgiving buffet. Reservations start at 10:45 AM and end at 5 PM.
- Montana Sky, Billings
Montana Sky Facebook Care to make Thanksgiving breakfast a new tradition? Montana Sky will be open from 6-11 to start your day off right. After that, room service will be available for those staying at the hotel, but they won’t be open for dinner.
The Resort at Paws Up is also hosting their first Thanksgiving this year, but they’re already booked for 2016 and accepting reservations for 2017.
Finn & Porter Facebook
Every year, Finn & Porter offers an excellent feast on Thanksgiving that includes turkey and all the fixings. Make your reservation ASAP, because this place fills up fast.
Elle B / Yelp
If you’re craving a more casual ambiance for your turkey-eating, the Mo Club is also serving Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll have your choice of roasted turkey or prime rib along with some delicious sides and pie. This restaurant has locations in Missoula, Butte, Kalispell, Great Falls and Billings.
Fox Ridge Golf Course Facebook
The Red Fox Lounge will be serving a buffet meal on Thanksgiving from 11:30-3 by reservation only. Call (406) 227-0099 to reserve your spot.
Shellies Country Cafe Facebook
The always-charming Shellie’s will be open all day on Thanksgiving for anyone who isn’t up for cooking. They’ll be serving a big feast with turkey and all the fixings for only $12.95 ($4.95 for kids).
Ted’s Montana Grill Facebook
Ted’s Montana Grill stays open for Thanksgiving. Their menu is limited, but if you don’t feel like turkey, they’ll also have classics like pot roast and burgers available.
management / TripAdvisor
The Branch Restaurant & Bar, which is adjacent to the Holiday Inn, will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet from 3-8 PM. Call 406-646-7365 to make a reservation.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
If you don’t mind eating early, visit the Grand Hotel for their annual Thanksgiving buffet. Reservations start at 10:45 AM and end at 5 PM.
Montana Sky Facebook
Care to make Thanksgiving breakfast a new tradition? Montana Sky will be open from 6-11 to start your day off right. After that, room service will be available for those staying at the hotel, but they won’t be open for dinner.
If you know of any other restaurants in Montana that are serving special Thanksgiving Day meals, please let us know in the comments section. Then get ready to embrace the holiday season with one of Montana’s finest Christmas light displays.
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