Montana is a lot of things, but pretentious isn’t one of them. The majority of us don’t care if our food is served on fine china or paper plates as long as it tastes delicious. And indeed, some of the tastiest restaurant entrees are enjoyed inside simple or unassuming buildings. If you spot one of these 10 eateries on the side of the road, stop in and enjoy a mouthwatering meal.
- Main Street Eats, 4 W Main St., East Helena
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Main Street Eats Facebook If you like hearty breakfasts and grilled meats, you’ll love the tasty food at Main Street Eats. It started as a small coffee and sandwich shop, but it’s now a (delicious) full service eatery.
- Stacked, a Montana Grill, 106 N 28th St., Billings
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Stacked Facebook Stacked actually has a pretty enticing entrance, but it definitely doesn’t prepare you for the delicacies waiting inside. Owned by a husband and wife team that started out with a food truck, it’s all about fresh local ingredients here – and the menu is outstanding.
- Pinky’s Cafe, 109 S Main St., Livingston
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Pinky’s Cafe Facebook There’s no doubt that Pinky’s Cafe has a cute and charming exterior. And inside, the ambiance is even more delightful, and the brunch fare and lunch entrees are downright gourmet.
- Monte Carlo Pizza, 121 N Merrill Ave., Glendive
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Monte Carlo Pizza Facebook It’s easy to walk right by this little pizzeria, but hopefully, you won’t. Glendive is lucky to have such savory pies available.
- Mama Blanca’s, 130 Central Ave., Whitefish
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Mama Blanca’s Facebook Downtown Whitefish is full of delicious dining options, but for Latin food, you can’t go wrong with Mama Blanca’s. It’s downright addictive.
- Backcountry Burger Bar, 125 W. Main St., Bozeman
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Backcountry Burger Bar Facebook Burgers aren’t exactly hard to find in Montana, especially in a bigger city like Bozeman. But if you’ve ever walked by this place, dismissing it as just another burger bar, you’ve missed out on the greatness inside. The food is fresh, locally sourced, sustainable, and absolutely outstanding.
- Red Dog Saloon & Pizza, 6788 Pipe Creek Rd., Libby
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beachoceanmoon / TripAdvisor When you see this place, it looks like a fun spot to kick back and enjoy a cold one – and it is. But what many people don’t know is it also happens to serve the tastiest pizza in town.
- Lippi’s Kitchen, 705 Central Ave. W., Great Falls
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Lippi’s Kitchen Facebook Lippi’s Kitchen is the perfect place to go when you’re craving a tasty breakfast or a hearty burger or sandwich but you’re not up for cooking. And if there’s freshly made pineapple upside down cake on the menu, make sure you don’t pass it up.
- It’s Greek To Me, 1640 Grand Ave., Butte
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It’s Greek To Me Facebook Did you know the best fries in Butte are hiding inside the mall? It’s true – It’s Greek To Me has been a part of the Butte community for decades, but they made the move to the mall in 2016. The food is as amazing as ever.
- Mint Bar & Grill, 113 4th Ave. S., Lewistown
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Statia / TripAdvisor Don’t let the exterior of this place keep you away. It’s a beloved local icon, and the food and the service are both fantastic.
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Main Street Eats Facebook
If you like hearty breakfasts and grilled meats, you’ll love the tasty food at Main Street Eats. It started as a small coffee and sandwich shop, but it’s now a (delicious) full service eatery.
Stacked Facebook
Stacked actually has a pretty enticing entrance, but it definitely doesn’t prepare you for the delicacies waiting inside. Owned by a husband and wife team that started out with a food truck, it’s all about fresh local ingredients here – and the menu is outstanding.
Pinky’s Cafe Facebook
There’s no doubt that Pinky’s Cafe has a cute and charming exterior. And inside, the ambiance is even more delightful, and the brunch fare and lunch entrees are downright gourmet.
Monte Carlo Pizza Facebook
It’s easy to walk right by this little pizzeria, but hopefully, you won’t. Glendive is lucky to have such savory pies available.
Mama Blanca’s Facebook
Downtown Whitefish is full of delicious dining options, but for Latin food, you can’t go wrong with Mama Blanca’s. It’s downright addictive.
Backcountry Burger Bar Facebook
Burgers aren’t exactly hard to find in Montana, especially in a bigger city like Bozeman. But if you’ve ever walked by this place, dismissing it as just another burger bar, you’ve missed out on the greatness inside. The food is fresh, locally sourced, sustainable, and absolutely outstanding.
Red Dog Saloon Facebook
beachoceanmoon / TripAdvisor
When you see this place, it looks like a fun spot to kick back and enjoy a cold one – and it is. But what many people don’t know is it also happens to serve the tastiest pizza in town.
Lippi’s Kitchen Facebook
Lippi’s Kitchen is the perfect place to go when you’re craving a tasty breakfast or a hearty burger or sandwich but you’re not up for cooking. And if there’s freshly made pineapple upside down cake on the menu, make sure you don’t pass it up.
It’s Greek To Me Facebook
Did you know the best fries in Butte are hiding inside the mall? It’s true – It’s Greek To Me has been a part of the Butte community for decades, but they made the move to the mall in 2016. The food is as amazing as ever.
Goody T / TripAdvisor
Statia / TripAdvisor
Don’t let the exterior of this place keep you away. It’s a beloved local icon, and the food and the service are both fantastic.
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