The Flathead Valley: Rose's Guidebook
Places to eat in Columbia Falls
Perfect place to grab some food on your way back from the Park
34 residents recomanen
Glacier Grill and Pizza
10126 US-2Perfect place to grab some food on your way back from the Park
Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus AveTien's Place Oriental Dining
329 9th St WLocal favorite.
Rustic BBQ place. Delicious fried chicken and fry bread.
75 residents recomanen
Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants
522 9th St WRustic BBQ place. Delicious fried chicken and fry bread.
Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus AveBreakfast, coffee and baked goods. Cute little coffee shop
Great food and good beer. This is a tasting room so they don't serve beer after 8 pm and there is a limit of 4 drinks.
143 residents recomanen
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WGreat food and good beer. This is a tasting room so they don't serve beer after 8 pm and there is a limit of 4 drinks.
Near West Glacier. Cute little caboose cafe you can grab coffee and salads and small snacks. Have a drink on the patio and listen to music some evenings.
9 residents recomanen
Great Northern Resort
12127 US-2Near West Glacier. Cute little caboose cafe you can grab coffee and salads and small snacks. Have a drink on the patio and listen to music some evenings.
Casual dining. You order at the order at the counter, outdoor seating in the summer and music. Bar atmosphere but families are welcome earlier in the evening.
90 residents recomanen
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus AveCasual dining. You order at the order at the counter, outdoor seating in the summer and music. Bar atmosphere but families are welcome earlier in the evening.
Very popular local's favorite before heading to Glacier. Open for breakfast, lunch, baked goods and coffee. They have gifts, tourist information and sack lunches to go.
113 residents recomanen
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St WVery popular local's favorite before heading to Glacier. Open for breakfast, lunch, baked goods and coffee. They have gifts, tourist information and sack lunches to go.
North Fork Pizza
605 Nucleus AveGreat pizza!!!!
Monaco Steakhouse & Sports Bar
Great atmosphere. Menu is simple but good.
Food in Whitefish
Not just Italian, different food options, great food and great environment.
51 residents recomanen
Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central AveNot just Italian, different food options, great food and great environment.
Great food, music on some nights and gorgeous view with outdoor seating on the lake.
The boat club is one side of the restaurant which is more casual, more fine dining on the other side.
49 residents recomanen
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin AveGreat food, music on some nights and gorgeous view with outdoor seating on the lake.
The boat club is one side of the restaurant which is more casual, more fine dining on the other side.
This place is good for it all. Local favorite for Breakfast, brunch or Dinner. Voted best burger
81 residents recomanen
Buffalo Cafe
514 E 3rd StThis place is good for it all. Local favorite for Breakfast, brunch or Dinner. Voted best burger
Piggyback Barbeque
102 Wisconsin AveGreat for a casual lunch
Coffee, breakfast and lunch, snacks, baked goods and gifts. Lots of souvenirs and hiking books etc here. You can also buy sack lunches to take with you to hike. There is a location in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell. All with slightly different menus
113 residents recomanen
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St WCoffee, breakfast and lunch, snacks, baked goods and gifts. Lots of souvenirs and hiking books etc here. You can also buy sack lunches to take with you to hike. There is a location in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell. All with slightly different menus
Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveFine Dining in Whitefish. Reservations encouraged.
Sport's club restaurant environment. Burgers and sport's bar menu, music and outdoor seating at times.
45 residents recomanen
Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central AveSport's club restaurant environment. Burgers and sport's bar menu, music and outdoor seating at times.
Local favorite Italian food. Very rich food. Reservations encouraged.
73 residents recomanen
Ciao Mambo
234 2nd StLocal favorite Italian food. Very rich food. Reservations encouraged.
Wasabi Sushi Bar
419 E Second StReservations encouraged
Indah Sushi
250 E Second StMacKenzie River Pizza Co.
9 Central AveThey have much more than just pizza. Excellent food!
Places to eat in Kalispell and surrounding areas
This includes Kalispell, Bigfork, Lakeside and surrounding areas
One of my new favorite places. Great location and really good food. Lots of hard cider choices too
22 residents recomanen
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve DriveOne of my new favorite places. Great location and really good food. Lots of hard cider choices too
If you're in downtown Kalispell this is a great place to stop in. Good food, BBQ options with a rustic vibe.
63 residents recomanen
The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WIf you're in downtown Kalispell this is a great place to stop in. Good food, BBQ options with a rustic vibe.
Beautiful restaurant and brewery on the lake. Gorgeous views. There is usually a wait but a great patio with drinks and appetizers you can enjoy while you wait.
This is a little drive. This is located in Bigfork on the lake. Beautiful scenery, gifts, beer and food.
84 residents recomanen
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt DrBeautiful restaurant and brewery on the lake. Gorgeous views. There is usually a wait but a great patio with drinks and appetizers you can enjoy while you wait.
This is a little drive. This is located in Bigfork on the lake. Beautiful scenery, gifts, beer and food.
Kalispell dining! Great variety on the menu, outdoor seating and beer.
10 residents recomanen
The Brass Tap
85 Treeline RdKalispell dining! Great variety on the menu, outdoor seating and beer.
Great Atmosphere and good food and cider! This is on the north side of Kalispell closer to Whitefish.
22 residents recomanen
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve DriveGreat Atmosphere and good food and cider! This is on the north side of Kalispell closer to Whitefish.
This brewery is in Lakeside about 15-20 minutes south of Kalispell. It is very popular. Great food and great beer and amazing atmosphere without door seating.
142 residents recomanen
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdThis brewery is in Lakeside about 15-20 minutes south of Kalispell. It is very popular. Great food and great beer and amazing atmosphere without door seating.
Very popular breakfast spot. Usually there is a wait but it is well worth it! It is a drive from Whitefish/Columbia Falls. It is outside of Bigfork. Be prepared for long waits but beautiful grounds you can hang out on the grass while you wait and enjoy views
93 residents recomanen
Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83Very popular breakfast spot. Usually there is a wait but it is well worth it! It is a drive from Whitefish/Columbia Falls. It is outside of Bigfork. Be prepared for long waits but beautiful grounds you can hang out on the grass while you wait and enjoy views
Great place to get food in Kalispell. They have more than just pizza but their salads and pizzas are a local favorite.
18 residents recomanen
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
45 Treeline RdGreat place to get food in Kalispell. They have more than just pizza but their salads and pizzas are a local favorite.
Halfway between Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Large Outdoor and indoor area, casual-order at the counter for beers and food. Games, fireplace, trivia etc.
cidery next door in the same building
40 residents recomanen
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 EHalfway between Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Large Outdoor and indoor area, casual-order at the counter for beers and food. Games, fireplace, trivia etc.
cidery next door in the same building
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave EBeer and food!! I haven't tried their food yet.
Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Lots of outdoor space and right along the bike path.
35 residents recomanen
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W NGreat food and wonderful atmosphere. Lots of outdoor space and right along the bike path.
Bars and music
Whitefish: This is a popular location for bands and a local bar to visit.
61 residents recomanen
The Great Northern Bar & Grill
27 Central AveWhitefish: This is a popular location for bands and a local bar to visit.
Whitefish: The food is ok here but the setting is nice with outdoor seating and bands in the summer.
45 residents recomanen
Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central AveWhitefish: The food is ok here but the setting is nice with outdoor seating and bands in the summer.
Casey's
101 Central AveWhitefish: Club scene in Whitefish. The food is good here also
Whitefish: The red room basement bar is located in the basement of Latitude 48. Its a nice place to grab some drinks and visit.
49 residents recomanen
Latitude 48 Bistro
147 Central AveWhitefish: The red room basement bar is located in the basement of Latitude 48. Its a nice place to grab some drinks and visit.
Whitefish: Great atmosphere. This is open until 8 it is a tasting room.
33 residents recomanen
Spotted Bear Spirits
503 Railway StWhitefish: Great atmosphere. This is open until 8 it is a tasting room.
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus AveColumbia Falls: Live music and outdoor patio. Casual
Adventure-Rafting
I highly recommend the Great Northern Raft Company. This is a beautiful location. If you are interested in rafting or fishing or if you'd like to rent paddle boards or equipment, I can get you a discount from the owner. Please reach out to me for the information and discount code.
Stop in for coffee and snacks on your way to Glacier Park!
This is a beautiful Location. Stop in for coffee at the caboose, live music on Fridays and sign up for rafting or fishing trips.
9 residents recomanen
Great Northern Resort
12127 US-2This is a beautiful Location. Stop in for coffee at the caboose, live music on Fridays and sign up for rafting or fishing trips.
If it's hot, this is a fun way to cool off. These are older slides and pools. They also have bumper cars and a carousel etc. If the kids are getting bored...
65 residents recomanen
Big Sky Waterpark
7211 Hwy 2 EIf it's hot, this is a fun way to cool off. These are older slides and pools. They also have bumper cars and a carousel etc. If the kids are getting bored...
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrArial adventure and ziplines on the ski resort
Guided rock climbing. You'll see great views. I have not personally used them for rock climbing but I know the areas they take you and they are amazing.
Rock Climb Montana
205 Cottonwood DrGuided rock climbing. You'll see great views. I have not personally used them for rock climbing but I know the areas they take you and they are amazing.
Country dancing and rodeos
There is a rodeo on Thursday nights during the summer and dancing a free country dance lesson on Wednesday nights. Country swing dancing Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Rodeo information: Brash Rodeo https://glaciercountryrodeo.com/events/
23 residents recomanen
Blue Moon Nite Club
6105 US-2There is a rodeo on Thursday nights during the summer and dancing a free country dance lesson on Wednesday nights. Country swing dancing Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Rodeo information: Brash Rodeo https://glaciercountryrodeo.com/events/
Rodeos at the Majestic all summer long!
https://majesticvalleyarena.com/eventsmt/
Majestic Valley Arena
3630 US-93Rodeos at the Majestic all summer long!
https://majesticvalleyarena.com/eventsmt/
Sightseeing
Gorgeous old railroad station turned hotel with hiking trails (ski trails in the winter). Restaurant and beautiful grounds. Fishing in the nearby river.
13 residents recomanen
Izaak Walton Inn
290 Izaak Walton Inn RdGorgeous old railroad station turned hotel with hiking trails (ski trails in the winter). Restaurant and beautiful grounds. Fishing in the nearby river.
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the source of the Missouri River in the contiguous United States. Lakeside and Bigfork have parks and beaches that are easy access with a gorgeous view of the mountains.
228 residents recomanen
Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the source of the Missouri River in the contiguous United States. Lakeside and Bigfork have parks and beaches that are easy access with a gorgeous view of the mountains.
Great hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, mountain biking, Ariel adventures, zip lining and gorgeous views.
337 residents recomanen
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrGreat hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, mountain biking, Ariel adventures, zip lining and gorgeous views.
Whitefish Lake has public access at City beach, the state park and Les Mason. They are great places to take kids in the summer or rent kayaks and paddle boards
65 residents recomanen
Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake has public access at City beach, the state park and Les Mason. They are great places to take kids in the summer or rent kayaks and paddle boards