2 Best Restaurants in Kalispell, Missoula, and Northwest Montana, Montana

Tamarack Missoula

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Sip a Yard Sale Amber or the award-winning Hat Trick Hop IPA in this two-story establishment overlooking the river. The main-floor restaurant offers a casual atmosphere with good views. With a literal wall of bigscreen TVs in the bar downstairs, it's the place to go when a game is on. On weekends, the mimosa and Bloody Mary bar is a big draw, as is the generous beer sampler and the build-your-own-Caesar-salad bar. Everything on the menu comes in ample portions, including fish and bison tacos, smoked bacon mac n' cheese, and a large selection of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. This is the brewery's first location outside of its hometown of Lakeside, Montana.

231 W. Front St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA
406-830–3113
Known For
  • you can't go wrong with keg nachos topped with bison
  • if the kids get antsy, walk a few paces out back and let them whirl on the carousel
  • ample parking in the back lot beside the river

The Camino

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The best of four new restaurants in Missoula's downtown Residence Inn, which was recently constructed on the site of the old Missoula Mercantile, borrows from the culinary traditions of Oaxaca and the Yucatan to deliver outstanding Mexican cuisine and creative tequila-based cocktails. The menu is largely centered around shareable apps and taco plates. Try the house-made guacamole, and the lamb barbacoa tacos. For an adventure, binge a flight of tequila or mezcal samples. Happy hour is offered every day.
125 N. Pattee St., Missoula, Montana, 59802, USA
406-317--1260
Known For
  • superb tacos on house-made corn tortillas made with several varietals from Mexico
  • a tequila and mezcal collection that would make George Clooney envious
  • supporting small-scale Oaxacan farmers
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.