Must-see restaurants in Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

  • Nova Cafe

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    A helpful map at the entrance shows you where the food you'll be eating comes from at this retro-contemporary locals' favorite. The hollandaise is a bit…

  • Follow Yer' Nose BBQ

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Lovers of some of Montana's best grills have for years been forced out into the backblocks of Paradise Valley for their fix. No longer. This city outpost…

  • Rainbow Ranch Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The gourmet restaurant attached to its upscale lodge is the best in the valley and the place for a blowout. Try the harissa-rubbed elk, bison steak with…

  • 320 Ranch

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    This rustic ranch-house restaurant and saloon is heavy on game (elk, bison and the like), but the real draws are the fun weekly specials. The popular…

  • Plonk

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Sometimes you need to kick off the boots, run a comb through your hair and let your inner metro free. Sophisticated Plonk serves a wide-ranging menu from…

  • Roost Fried Chicken

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    When two good ole boys form Tennessee first came to Montana to fish, they loved everything but the lack of good Southern fried chicken. And thus, Roost…

  • Backcountry Burger Bar

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Grass-fed beef and bison provide the centerpiece for this upmarket but well-priced burger bar. There are the occasional nods to Mexican (crispy jalapeños)…

  • Community Co-Op

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    This downtown branch of the beloved local market and deli is all about the hot bar, soups, salads and grab-and-go goodies. Fresh sandwiches and smoothies…

  • Dave’s Sushi

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    An expanded wooden house, one-and-a-half blocks north of Main St, with a cool counter (it used to be a small fishmonger's) and patio, offering the best…

  • Burger Bob's

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Down-home burgers with none of the frills and frippery that challenge the primacy of the perfect burger. These are Bozeman's best – we loved the Cowboy…

  • Blackbird

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Modern Italian cooking in a classy, intimate Main St setting. Start with the cheese board or crispy polenta and move on through the menu of pizza,…

  • Granny's Gourmet Donuts

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The doughnuts here are utterly addictive, so come in the morning before they sell out and don't be stupid like us and buy only one; you'll only have to…

  • Starky’s

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Offering great New York–style deli lunches, including matzo-ball soup and a mean Reuben pastrami on rye, served on a sunny patio. It's perfect for a late…

  • Hungry Moose Market

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    If a good cabernet and hot, made-to-order panini would spice up the picnic, check out Big Sky’s favorite post-ride or pre-ski stop. There are also hot…

  • Cinnamon Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The Western bar and Mexican steakhouse at the Cinnamon Lodge serves excellent food, including good chiles rellenos and bacon-wrapped cream-cheese…

  • Cateye Café

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The big breakfast menu, the good sandwiches, burgers and salads, and the daily specials make the hip and quirky Cateye our favorite Bozeman breakfast…

  • La Parrilla

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Join the local MSU students for a top lunch of gourmet California-style fish tacos, burritos and exotic wraps, strong on the cilantro and wasabi.