~RAMBLIN'~RIVER~RANCH~

-Raving & Remarkable-

~Restaurants~

 ~Reviews & Recommendations~

~Glacier Country’s Classical & Complete Cuisine!~

Glacier Country is blessed with stunning and spectacular natural Gardens of Gorgeous Wild Flowers and the Flathead Valley is also a virtual Garden of Celebrated Culinary Delights proudly and Carefully Cultivated by Champion Chefs in many Fine & Fabulous Restaurants. Enjoy both the following Wildflower Display and 3`R’s  Excellent & Exciting Examination of the N.W. Montana’s Elegant & Enticing Eateries!  

~God’s Glorious Glacier Gardens~

Go Restaurantin’ in Glacier Country’s Excellent & Enticing Eateries! 

{‘A’ = Adult; ‘F’ = Family; *-***** = 1-5 Rating; 3`R’ = 3`R’ Recommended!}

Ø      KALISPELL (Click here to see!)

Ø      SOMERS (Click here to see!)

Ø      BIG FORK (Click here to see!)

Ø     WHITEFISH (Click here to see!)

~Glacier Country - Indian Paint Brush~

KALISPELL: 5 Minutes - All American City!

Ø      ALLEY CONNECTION. F***** Flathead’s `Best Oriental Food’ winner! Genuine and Tasty Chinese, Vietnamese & American cuisine; 22 First Street West; Call: 752-7077.

Ø      APPLEBEE’S BAR & RESTAURANT. F*** Flathead’s `Best Appetizers’ winner and daily cocktail specials! An informal family eatery featuring chicken, steaks and sandwiches. 1200 East Idaho {i.e. Highway 93}; Call: 257-711.

Ø      CAPERS. A***** Kalispell’s finest downtown ‘Fine Dining Restaurant’ at reasonable prices!  Features a great wine list plus ‘quintessential’ northwest faire and features an organic Cheeseburger Deluxe that includes not only genuine Montana beef but also a home made House Baked Bun and your choice of cheddar, blue, jarlsberg or chevre cheese plus Montana Fries! 121 Main St. {i.e. Highway 93}; Call: 755-7687.

~Glacier Country - Fire Weed~

Ø      CHINATOWN RESTAURANT. F**** / 3`R’ Features an All-You-Can-Eat’ Buffet plus outstanding Chinese Chow and Free Delivery! 1031 Highway 2 West; Call: 755-2401.

Ø      D.J. BARLEYS BREWHOUSE & GRILL. F***** / 3`R’ Winner of `Best Service; `Best Beer Selection & ‘Best Burger’ awards in the sit down restaurant category. This triple Flathead eatery champ is the Perfect Place not only for dad to get his Favorite Beer but also for mom and the kids to get their Favorite Foods - steaks, ribs and Mexican pizza plus a great Kids’ Menu! 285 North Main Street {Highway 93 North}; Call: 756-2222.

~Glacier Country - Wild Iris~

Ø      FRUGALS. F***** / 3`R’ Winner of both the Flathead ‘s `Best Burger’ and `Best Cheap Eats’ awards,  this quick stop drive-through diner boasts the Valley’s Finest Fast Food at absolutely Fabulous Prices! Try their #4 Mushroom Swiss Burger with their Fantastic Fries and a delicious Huckleberry Shake! 815 Highway 93 South; Call: 257-6710.

Ø      GENKI. A*** This authentic Japanese restaurant has a Great Sushi Bar and features such traditional Asian favorites as Teriyaki & Tempura plus other tasty dishes; 302 Main Street {Highway 93}; Call: 257-8889.  

~Glacier Country – Wood Lillies~

Ø      KNEAD CAFÉ. F**** Features Mediterranean Cuisine and fresh baked bread plus marvelous salads with lots of Feta Cheese! 25 Second Avenue West; Call: 755-7510.

Ø      LOS CAPORALES. F**** / 3`R’ Winner of Flathead’s `Best Mexican Food’ award; has an extensive selection of tasty Mexican food! 1600 Highway 93 South; Call: 752-6800.

Ø     MACKENZIE RIVER PIZZA. F**** / 3`R’ Features some of Kalispell’s best pizza together with appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches & desserts. Get your pizza your way – either Thick Crust or Thin Crust! Located on Hwy 93 S. next to Rosauers Food Store, Mackenzie is close to 3`R’!  2230 Highway 93 South; Call: 756-0060

~Glacier Country – Celestial Centaurea~

Ø      MOOSE’S SALOON. F***** / 3`R’ This legendary Old West themed Saloon is a perennial dual winner of the Flathead’s ‘Best Pizza’ and `Best Bar’ awards. Moose’s features Down & Dirty Drinking and Dining in an endearingly Simple Setting of sawdust covered floors and wooden benches. Choose between Fabulous Sandwiches & Fantastic Pizza and wash it all down with Inexpensive Beer on tap! Try an old cowboy favorite -‘Red Beer!’ Kids are welcome! 73 North Main Street {Highway 93}; Call: 755-2337.

Ø      NICKEL CHARLIE’S. F***** / 3`R’ Flathead’s co-award winner for ‘Best Breakfast!’ Charlie’s features an authentic Montana environment, a Western antique atmosphere and an extensive menu; Try the "Early Bird Special!” 1275 Highway 2 East; Call: 257-7756.

~Glacier Country – Columbine~

Ø      NORM’S NEWS. F*** This 1950’s Style Soda Fountain-Diner and Super Candy Store features freshly grilled hot dogs & hamburgers and delicious home made shakes, sundaes & cones. It’s a great place for the Kids! 48 Main Street {Highway 93}; Call: 756-5466.

Ø      PAINTED HORSE GRILL. A***** Kalispell's #2 downtown Superior Supper Spot featuring Steak, Seafood, Lamb and Duck. PHG’s Faire is consistently Fine & Fresh! 110 Main Street {Highway 93}; Call: 257-7035.

~Glacier Country - Wild Roses~

Ø      PERKINS RESTAURANT. F*** This Dennys style dinner features breakfast at anytime, as well as great basic lunches and dinner plus Fresh Baked Pies! 1390 Highway West {East Idaho}; Call: 257-7375.

Ø      SPENCER & CO. F***** / 3`R’ A local favorite Montana Bar, Steakhouse and Supper Club; Flathead’s ‘Best Steak’ award winner! 4010 Highway 93 North; Call: 756-8941.

~Glacier Country - Hare Bells~

Ø      THAI PALACE. A**** Features Genuine Thai Cuisine and fresh seafood served in a quiet & simple downtown environment; 319 Main Street {Highway 93}; Call: 756-7956.

Ø      WHEAT MONTANA DELI. F*** “Made in Montana” Soups, Salads & Sandwiches plus genuine Montana Wheat Bread and fresh baked goods! 405 South Main {Highway 93}; Call: 257-6530.

Ø      WINCHESTER STEAKHOUSE. F***** / 3‘R’ A favorite local “watering hole,” Scotty’s Bar, is adjoined by an excellent separate fine dinning restaurant that features 100% genuine Montana beef served as either fantastic Juicy Hamburgers for lunch or Fat & Fabulous Steaks for dinner! Great wine list. 2205 Highway 93 South; Call: 257-8188.

~Glacier Country – Luscious Lupine~

SOMERS: 5 Minutes - Rustic Harbor Community!

Ø      MACKINAWS GRILL.  F***** / 3`R’ This very special eatery has it all - a rustic western Montana lodge pole pine interior; an Extensive Western Menu - Meat, Fowl & Fish entrées - Grilled Elk & Beef Steaks; baby back ribs; calamari, crab, shrimp, halibut, filet of salmon, ahi tuna and pan seared roast duck; and finally a wonderful Open Air Deck where you can dine while enjoying Stunning Lake & Mountain Views! 5480 Highway 93 South; Call: 857-3889.

Ø      TIEBUCKER’S PUB & EATERY. A**** This older quiet community restaurant boasts a fine and assorted Savory Menu that includes Rack of Lamb, steak, fresh fish, Crab & Lobster served in an Early Flathead Valley Atmosphere plus a Rustic & Romantic piano bar for quiet Conversation & Cocktails! 75 Somers Road. Call: 857-3335.

Ø      SOMERS BAY CAFÉ. F*** Delightful Small 3 Meal Café with a Warm & Cozy atmosphere plus an  array of Pictures of Somers’ Past. 47 Somers Road; Call: 857-2660.

~Glacier Country – Cascading Castilleja~

LAKESIDE: 10 Minutes - Waterfront Town & Blacktail Ski Area!

Ø      THE DOCKS. F**** A waterfront restaurant-bar-pizzeria. In summer Docks is the perfect spot for lunch or an early Dinner & Drinks on the Water. And Docks is also ideal for “take-out” sandwiches for your Mo Fisch charter Lake Trout fishing trip on Flathead Lake. And in winter it’s an ideal spot to Relax & Unwind after a day of downhill or cross country skiing on Blacktail Mountain! Lakeside Marina; 7135 Highway 93 South, Suite ‘B’; Call: 844-3625.

Ø      HOMESTEAD CAFÉ. F**** / 3`R’ The Cafe is home of the “Big Ass Breakfast” and the perfect spot for your Blacktail Mountain prè or post Ski meal! Try their old cowboy favorite - Biscuits & Gravy! 7262 Highway 93 South; Call: 844-3926.

Ø      THE BLUESTONE GRILL. A*** The BG is an ideal Blacktail Mountain Après Ski Spot with its great bar and it also features creative dinning entrées like 'Secret Recipe Ribs' and 'Tequila Lime Chicken Pasta’. 306 Stoner Loop Road in Lakeside; Call: 844-2583.

~Glacier Blue Persuasion~

BIGFORK: 15 Minutes - Quaint & Charming Harbor Village!

Ø      BIGFORK INN. A**** / 3`R’ Features a Swiss Chalet Motif and a warm atmosphere; Great menu; Try their Cashew Chicken! 604 Electric Avenue. Call: 837-6680.

Ø      BROOKIES COOKIES. F**** Here’s a gourmet bakery featuring all Freshly Baked Treats and great coffee drinks plus an outdoor deck! 191 Mill Street; Call: 837-2447.

Ø      ECHO LAKE CAFÉ. F***** / 3`R’ Co-winner of the Flathead’s `Best Breakfast’ award. A Cozy Eatery in a Gorgeous Setting. 1195 Swan Hwy 83 /  Echo Lake; Call: 837-2114.

~Glacier Country - Larkspur!~

Ø      INVITE. A***** Featuring Creative American Cuisine complimented by fine wines and “infusion drinks.” Downtown Bigfork at 459 Electric Avenue, Upstairs; Call: 837-2786.

Ø      LA PROVENCE. A***** / 3`R’ A dual Flathead award winner for both ‘Best Fine Dining’ & `Best Dessert!’ LP features French Mediterranean Cuisine and a lovely Outdoor Garden Patio dinning environment. 408 Bridge Street; Call: 837-2923.

Ø      SHOW THYME! A***** / 3`R’ Indoor or outdoor dinning; perfect for a Pre Big Fork Theater Meal! Try their Chicken Relleno “Montana”; 548 Electric Ave.; Call: 837-0707.

~Glacier Country - Harsh Paint Brush~

Ø      SWAN RIVER CAFÉ. A**** Features an Old World atmosphere, On the Water Dining and a contemporary European & American Menu including tasty rack of lamb, great steaks, juicy pork loin and savory chicken. 360 Grand Drive; Call: 837-2220.

Ø      TERRA AT MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE. A***** / 3`R’ Terra has the Best All-You-Can-Eat Brunch in the Flathead tongues down! Its mouth watering ‘Five Star’ offerings (served between 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sundays) include Prime Rib, Wild Alaska Salmon with dill aioli, Eggs Benedict, plus bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns and pancakes and the ‘World’s Best Baked Beans’ as well as incredible desserts if there’s any room left - all for under $20! Or you can try such incredible entrées as Pork Tenderloin, Tilapia and Ribs washed down with either Champagne or orange juice. Terra is just a 5 minute drive south of Big Fork on Highway 35 in Woods Bay inside the Mountain Lake Lodge. Call: 837-3800.

Ø       WILD MILE DELI. F**** / 3`R’ The Wild Mile features a warm and casual atmosphere and it serves hearty breakfasts, great Deli Sandwich Lunches and excellent dinners of German &  American Cuisine plus homemade soups and salads as well as special 'Handmade’ Chocolate Treats! And WMD also has a Kids’ Menu! Eat inside or out or Order Take-Out. 435 Bridge Street; Call: 837-3354.

~Glacier Country – Mountain Glory~

WHITEFISH: 20 Minutes - All Season Recreation & Resort Town!

Ø      CORNER HOUSE GRILL. A***** Upscale white tablecloth dinning featuring an exciting menu of new American, French & Pan Pacific cuisine. Choose between Free Range Prime Beef & Lamb; chicken and duck or exotic fish or other seafood prepared with the freshest ingredients and presented with the greatest care. Try their Jumbo Prawns or their Lobster Cakes; 147 Central Avenue; Call: 863-2323.

Ø      MAMBO ITALIANO. A***** Genuine, superb & savory New York style Italian Cuisine served in a Fun & Friendly atmosphere. 34 Second Street East; Call:  863-9600.

Ø      POLLO GRILL. F***** Outdoor deck dining and  featuring Rotisserie Chicken & Duck, steak and fresh seafood. Plus a Kid's Menu! 1705 Wisconsin Ave; Call: 863-9400.

~Glacier Country Lily!~

Ø      TUPELO GRILLE. A***** Tupelo features Authentic Creole & Southern Cuisine; lamb, steaks, prime rib, buffalo stroganoff or fresh seafood in a casual atmosphere. Try their superb Gumbo or Creole Chicken and Dumplings! 17 Central Avenue; Call: 862-6136.

Ø      WASABI SUSHI BAR. A**** Wasabi features Great Fresh Sushi as well as tasty duck and grilled prawns plus a great wine list! 419 East Second Street; Call: 863-9283.

Ø      WHITEFISH LAKE RESTAURANT. F***** WLR offers an extensive menu of hand cut steaks, prime rib and fresh seafood all presented in an Old Montana Log-Lodge Atmosphere. Try their super Club specials of Roast Rack of Lamb and Herb Roast Chicken. Just north of Whitefish on Highway 93 at the Golf Club; Call: 862-5285.

~Glacier’s Green & Gorgeous Grandeur~