I was not expecting much. It seems like a big bar where the food and service would only be mediocre. But even though the place was not empty and there was only one waiter on duty, (I think his name was Christian) we were immediately waited upon. The waiter was really flying around the place. And the food and drinks were delivered incredibly fast. The food was good. But maybe a bit short of great. I had the wings, which were well cooked but could have used some more sauce. (I guess I should have asked for more sauce.) And I also got the fish and chips (I had been camping and was hungry!). Again, the fish was good but short of great. Though the fries were really good. My wife got the Asian salad and did really enjoy this. All said, I was gruntled. Great service. Good food and a good beer selection. I can't ask for much more. My wife read more

Had a PBR. Tasted like PBR. Making this longer to be a review. That way it'll be a review.

Great place. Very nice staff, unlike all the other reviews these people know how to host. I 10/10 recommend having a drink here

Nice bar. We stopped in and had a few beers...good selection of regional microbrews on tap. There are also a couple of pool tables and a foosball table upstairs. It was a Friday night, and a band was playing. This is a small bar, and after 3 or 4 tables were cleared in front of the band, there were only a handful of tables left in the place. The band was awesome...they played some jazz and the guy on the keyboards was incredibly talented. We started smelling some pot smoke as the evening went on, and some stoned snowboarders began dancing by themselves in front of the band. No women, just men. Seemed a little strange. Friendly service, good beer, great band. Recommended place to visit. read more

Moved to the area from Texas, the bartender was very polite. Even though I was just stopping thru town to get a drink, he chatted me up and made me feel like one of the regulars. Will definitely keep coming to the Broken Spoke when I come through Big Sky! read more

We had high hopes for this place. Our party of six walked in and didn't see a single person eating and it was 6 pm. Only thing in sight was a pizza oven. We walked out. Looks like a bar minus the grill. read more

There are a few things you should know about the Broken Spoke, and one of those things is that the Broken Spoke is the best Hockey Bar in town. If you show up on a game night, be prepared for some serious game faces, swearing, and shots. Aside from that, and this is the most important item on my list: the Spoke has the best onion rings in the state of Montana. Period. They're as big as your head and fried to perfection. The bar-b-que is excellent. The meat is smoked and it's so tender, it falls right off the bone. They use a red chile' dry rub on the ribs, so they've got some kick to 'em. I dig the food here. I even like their chicken wings, and normally, I would not eat a chicken wing to save a puppy. I would also like to take this opportunity to address something another review mentioned: eating in a dive bar. Do you want to eat in a dive bar? The answer is a resounding hell yes. Dive bars, often times, are home to the best of food. Not good food, mind you, but the best, and the onion rings, wings, and possibly the ribs are the best I've ever had. This is a popular bar with the locals, and they have a good variety of craft beers and specialty drinks. The owner made special pickle backs for my group of girlfriends one night, and that shot/back is one of the best shots I've ever done. I do not recommend this establishment for squares after 7:30pm as it can get rowdy. During slower months, it's best to call and make sure they are open before planning your night around BBQ. read more

We saw the smoker outside and were positive this would be a great experience. We were positively wrong. We walked in and said we'd like to sit outside. The waitresses handed us our menus and told us she'd be right out. It became pretty obvious to use that she was high. Anyway, we ordered some pulled pork and smoked brisket along with cheesy grits. The grits tasted like someone made Cream of Wheat and put an artificial Mac N Cheese packet of cheese in it. Actually three packets. It was plain inedible. The pulled pork was pretty delicious. Especially after I submerged it in BBQ sauce. The brisket tasted more like a roast. I'm not expert on BBQ but I think brisket should taste like brisket. We were very unhappy that we wasted a date night at this place. They have one thing right about their name. Broken. They should give the smoker to someone who knows how to use it. read more

Seeing the smokers crowded around the outside entrance, my girlfriend and I decided to grab a beer to kill some time while waiting for our reservation at the Lotus Pad. The place wasn't too busy, with the only real action happening up near the bar. The place looked a little run down, but seemed like it would be fun place to party. Good to know, because there isn't much for nightlife up at the village We found some room to belly-up and waited for the bartender to get to us. And waited. And waited. After 10 minutes, nothing. She was much more focused on knocking back shots with a handful of her friends. She would pour and drink the shots, serve one or two of the dozen or so people waiting for a drink, then go back to her friends for more shots. After several rounds of this we gave up and went across the parking lot to another pub, where the service and atmosphere were much better. read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Bartenders only serve the locals - ignored at the bar for over 20 minutes while a few dozen locals were given free drinks. If you don't live here, don't come here. Pool tables are worn out, ques are warped. read more

This is a locals bar where you go to DRINK and have a good time. As long as those are your intentions, you will be fine! I have not eaten here, nor do I think I would want too. Guys, lets be honest here, it's a dive bar!!! Do you expect great service from a true dive? They also happen to have a nice patio outside in the back. I'm giving it 3 stars because of the nightlife, not the food. There are not many bars that have live music in Big Sky and this bar has music every Saturday night...Sometimes they have DJ's spinning during the week...You meet people. You dance. You party. That's it!! If you want great BBQ and Wings, and you want great food and service, go down 191 to the Gallatin Riverhouse. They are the best BBQ in town. This is a hangout for younger locals. People go here with intentions of getting wasted. Consider yourself warned! read more

Do not be fooled, it's more than open! My family and I arrived in Big Sky at 9:30pm and we were starving! It took some time to find a nice family restaurant to sit down and have a meal at. We found the Broken Spoke Bar and Grill around 9:50 and they were open! We were hesitant to order food as it seemed inappropriate to order so late, but Charles, our server, insisted that it was quite alright, and even recommended some specials. The service was amazing to say the least, and the pizza we ordered was wonderful, and at a great price!! Overall, highly recommend this restaurant, not too far off the beaten path. Well worth it! read more

This place has always been hit or miss, unfortunately lately usually a miss. I have had great meals here and some bad. Service is sketchy at times, if the owner is in you seem to be taken care of. If just want to visit a kinda local/dive bar this would be your place. read more

Never eaten here before so I can't speak on the food, but this was my favorite bar when I lived in Big Sky. As far a bars go, it's a locals favorite with a divey-feel. And I miss the hell out of it. Wednesdays were my favorite because they did a stellar karaoke. Not sure if they still do or not. But I've been searching for karaoke as good as this one for over a year now and no dice. Also, upstairs they have a couple pool tables. read more

I ate here a long time ago, they no longer serve bbq or they just stop serving food early. It looked like a typical bar, we would have stayed but we were looking for food versus drinks. It smelt like a typical bar. read more

My service dog who is trained for epileptic seizures was denied entry. The man who worked there told me I needed papers for verification, which is against the law. This is not a friendly establishment for the disabled! read more

This place had great food and service. It wasn't appropriate for families, though. We were there on the 4th of July, though. read more

Broken Spoke - Local Draft beer - Sports Bars Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

Food was great. Owner even came to table to ask if food was ok. Definitely check them out. Will be eating here again when we return to BS.

Excellent food!!! Service was great! Met the owner and he was very nice. He's from the south and knows how to BBQ! Said he had his smoker custom made and uses mesquite wood! The atmosphere was ok. It is more of a bar or pub but families are welcome and they treated us excellent! read more

Great bar atmosphere! 4-7pm happy hour is BOGO drinks!! Good drink selection. Very friendly bartender and waiter. No reservation needed, no wait! read more

Stopped in one day for lunch as I was driving through town. Not too crowded for lunch as they recently opened for business and the word hasn't gotten out yet. Awesome, awesome smoked barbeque. I had the sampler platter and it was the best I've had. Met the owner, super nice guy - he served me the food himself. Nice scenery around the restaurant - views of the mtns. I'll definitely be back :) read more

Absolutely the worst service I've ever seen in a bar. The bartender ignored us and numerous other people waiting for drinks. Even after finally acknowledging us, he went on to serve his buddies multiple times while avoiding to even look in our direction. It was almost amusing to see the level of incompetence in him performing even the most basic of tasks. And watching the look on people's faces as he screwed up their orders. Those in our party that did get service said the bartender was clueless about the beer selection and had trouble making simple drinks. The sign said there would be a DJ, but instead there was a bizarre mix of funk, electro-rock, 80s, etc. while the jukebox was turned off. Anyway, I won't be returning. read more

Once a year a group of ours this time 12 of us come from Arkansas and stay at various resorts around the country. This was by far one of the most friendliest staffs and excellent service. Amazing barbecue and delicious wings. All sauces are homemade and were to die for. Great food and fun atmosphere. read more

Would love to review but we attempted to go in three times and either they wouldn't give us service (and they were dead) or they watched us sit down, grab a table, and ask us "you aren't planning to eat , are you? The kitchen is closed"... at 8 pm! They don't seem to be too passionate for non-local business. read more

Great for locals to grab a beer but that's about it. Food was pretty terrible, packaged and processed, burnt buns, dry meat.

Food was good. Ate outside on nice patio. Good selection of BBQ foods and salads. Will go back. Needs more outside signs in parking lot area. Very friendly staff. read more

Wow. The BBQ sliders were the best. Dropped in as we were just wandering around the square and wanted a cold beer and burger. The smell of the smoker caught my nose when we walked in and the sandwich delivered the yummy reward. Nice folks running the place and local brews on tap. The Trout Slayer went well with the food. We are going back for sure! read more

Great food, great service, and great beers on tap. It is clear that the owner takes pride in his establishment, and each meal and patron is treated with care. We came in during the senior citizen dinner time (4:30pm) as we have two little ones, and we were treated like royalty. We started off with the buffalo wings which I'd consider above average. I am a huge brisket fan and thought the brisket entree was delicious, especially for the price. Oh yeah, the cheesy garlic grits were outstanding. My wife had the sliders - 1 pulled pork and 1 brisket - and left with a smile on her face. My son nearly ate an adult size cheeseburger, which speaks for itself. If you're a pretentious foodie that needs a white table cloth with your BBQ, this is not your place. If you're open minded, like to get a taste for the local atmosphere, and appreciate good food, give the Broken Spoke a try. read more

This is a run down locals bar. Dont know if the food is any good, didnt stay long enough to find out.

great wings and guac, excellent service, and nice patio for happy hour beers. highly recommend.