Bon Appetit!

Missoula is home to over 200 restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops, and other establishments to whet both your whistle and your appetite.

Dining & Restaurants

See also: Missoula Restaurants and Interviews with Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs.

Hungry? Missoula has food and beverage choices for any palette. With more than 200 restaurants, bars, breweries, bakeries, and espresso stands, the Garden City offers all the food amenities found in larger cities, but with a local flavor all of Missoula’s own. Yes, you’ll find the franchise eateries here, but you’ll also find local gems that serve up Missoula’s finest.

Cuisine from all over the world can be found here, including Asian, Eastern Indian, Greek, Vietnamese, Italian, Chinese, Mexican and a tasty mix of American fare.  Several restaurants offer remarkable vegetarian selections.

Many downtown restaurants purchase fresh fruits and vegetable from the Farmers Market during the summer months. Fresh produce is readily available, much of it coming from local gardens. When in season, local Flathead Valley cherries, Bitterroot apples, Dixon melons, and wild-picked mountain huckleberries are Farmers Market favorites and may find their way to local menus.

Whatever you’re craving, you’ll likely find it in Missoula. When choosing where to dine or grab a cup of joe, ask a local resident for a recommendation or use the listings on this site as a guide.

Visit our Missoula Restaurants list to plan your next meal out.

Also see our Interviews with Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs.

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Introducing the Black Mountain Boys and
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By RYAN NEWHOUSE. If our country was termed the United States of Beer, Montana would rightly be its capital. ... more

Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Curtis Strohl and Nate Jerrell of Mercantile Deli

By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Curtis Strohl and Nate Jerrell of Mercantile Deli. I met Nathan and Curtis through my nephew Alex. They worked together at Bravo Catering and the two of them decided to strik... more

Seeley Lake Brew Fest and Tamarack Festival: A Weekend of Fun and Suds

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. This weekend kegs will be tapped and poured at the annual Seeley Lake Brew Fest and Tamarack Festival. The event kicks off on Friday October 7 at 7:00 p.m. with festivities throughout the week... more

Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Bill Worden of The Shack Cafe

By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Bill Worden of The Shack Cafe. I have known Bill Worden for over thirty years. We have eaten in each other’s restaurants, always been respectful and usually shared a laugh o... more

Kate and John Bike for Food and Beer

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. John and Kate Suscovich launched a 24,000-mile journey by bike three and half months ago in New York. The goal was to raise awareness about living active lifestyles and making educated food ch... more

Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Justin Philbrick of Red Robin and Jakers

By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Justin Philbrick of Red Robin and Jakers. I met Justin Philbrick at the Red Robin Restaurant in Southgate Mall. I found him to be articulate and engaging, two qualities every ... more

Missoula Makes Room for Draught Works Brewery

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Inching ever more closely to an expected late-September opening, owners of Draught Works Brewery, Jeff Grant and Paul Marshall, are ready to quench Missoulians’ never-ending thirst for good ... more

2011 Maverick Brewfest Hits Caras Park on Friday

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. The 13th Annual Maverick Brewfest is kicking off at 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 9 at Caras Park. The event raises money for the Missoula Athletic Council, which has supported youth athletics... more

Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Tom Hilley of Sean Kelly’s and Stone of Accord

By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Tom Hilley of Sean Kelly's and Stone of Accord. I met Tom Hilley as a real estate agent before I knew him as a restaurant owner. This interview was our first in depth conversa... more

Missoula Musician David Boone

By MARGARET HORTON. During the past couple of years visiting Missoula I’ve been fortunate to have been introduced to the talent of Missoula-based songwriter and musician, David Boone. I quickly purchased a co... more

Be a Winner – Brew at Home

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Now that the Western Montana Fair has left town and the smoke from nearby forest fires has arrived, it’s time to stay inside and think about drinking – or to think about making a drink.... more

Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Raul Gomez of Fiesta En Jalisco

By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Raul Gomez of Fiesta En Jalisco. I met Raul at their original N. Reserve Street location at Deano’s. He was always a genial host and I do love their food. They have since mo... more

Dolce — as in Caffe Dolce

By MARGARET HORTON.I spent a few minutes trying to get a feel for the use of the Italian word dolce. In reference to food it speaks of something sweet and agreeable to the palate.... more

Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs: Will & Kiira Bauerle of Bob’s Pizza, Pretzel Place and Freemo’s

By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: I am seated with Will and his wife Kiira for my first husband/wife interview for the series. They are the managing partners for the Missoula based restaurant chain.... more