What a great place. Having been a longtime patron of the Rex Hotel back when it was first restored in the 1980s, imagine the delight when you find an old haunt reimagined and refreshed for today's patrons. The interior is western themed, naturally, and overstuffed with atmosphere not to mention the seats. Great views of the bar and kitchen, you can watch a crew hard at work. The courtyard seating remains delightful but on a Billings Friday night in the historic railroad district it was loud, but good times. The setting and service are top-notch. The Menu is expansive for a Montana steakhouse, lots, lots of choices besides the beef, with wonderful sides, and salads. Solid wine and beer list but imaginative cocktails. Do try the Orange Nor'easter, a blend of bourbon, ginger beer, maple syrup and ginger beer that is a great summer drink. The NY strip was superb--wish the more expensive places back in the east would send their folks out west to learn how to grill steak. Seared with a crispy outside but perfect medium rare on the inside. The steak bites appetizer was a meal into itself, and spot on in its prep. Loved the deluxe mashed potatoes. Beet salad was fresh and zingy. Even the bread service was superior. The wait staff did a great job of explaining everything. But they couldn't convince us to do desserts--bet they are top notch too. Maybe next time. We opted for another round of cocktails on a warm summer night when at this place Billings lived up to its motto of being the "Magic City" read more

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If you're looking for a steakhouse in Billings, this is the spot! We wanted a really good last meal in Billings and wanted local beef. This was definitely the right move. The meat portions are huge, like 16-20 ounces for each cut, so unless you're starving, definitely consider splitting between two people. Each cut is served a la carte with the sides meant to share for the table. I didn't do that and ordered the butter aged ribeye, and my husband and I shared the escargot, lobster mac and cheese, and their vegetable of the day which was a stuffed pepper. The steak was INCREDIBLE. I finished it all, even though I was then very full for multiple days. I loved the escargot as well, it was so cheesy and buttery. The Mac and cheese is also a stand out, definitely order it, so delicious. The stuffed peppers weren't great, I didn't really like them. They had too much going on flavor-wise that didn't really work. If I were to go back, I'd get a more standard steakhouse side like broccoli or asparagus. To drink, I ordered the gin fizz. It had little bits of lavender on top and you could really taste it in each sip, but it wasn't overpowering. Very delish. The service was great throughout the evening. I also thought the restaurant was beautiful with tall ceilings, beautiful bar, and the tables and chairs were beautiful (and comfortable). read more

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We visited Buffalo Block while in town and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere is intimate, with low lighting and private seating arrangements that make for a very comfortable dining experience. Our waiter was great and did their best to accommodate our kids, but this really isn't a child-friendly restaurant. My steak was excellent, as was my wife's--cooked perfectly and full of flavor. One thing to note: steaks are served a la carte, which wasn't well explained, but we ended up ordering more food than needed for the kids, so that worked out. That said, everything we had was delicious, and the expertly crafted drinks were a highlight. Highly recommend Buffalo Block for a top-notch steakhouse experience--just leave the kids at home. read more

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Wonderful service by the staff at the bar area! Friendly with great recommendations and good attitudes. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with lots of seating. Our food was delicious! We started with a charcuterie board and caesar salad followed by a steak and mashed potatoes. It was wayyy too much food for 2 people, but we brought it home. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Looking forward to a nice meal out after a long week and finally getting my professional license. A bit of a splurge to say the least. Normally dinner out is a pizza. Nice room. Comfy space. Waiter was nice and accommodating. Ordered steak frites, medium. Initial order took 30" to arrive and was over cooked. Sent it back. Received second order of fries. Both were tasty. Second steak arrived 15" later. Still over cooked and luke-warm. I didn't send it back because I didn't want to be "that a-hole". The serving was very small for a $30 entree. For an upscale venue it was kind of disappointing. Looking for recommendations for a nice steak place in downtown Billings. Thanks. read more

Great place for steak! The filet tastes exactly like a filet (which is a great thing) and the mashed potatoes were those perfectly thick yet creamy consistency which complimented to steak really well. The lobster bisque on the other hand was okay, with the lobster tasting like it was just defrosted. I understand we were nowhere near the ocean, so of course the lobster had to be frozen, but I felt like it could have been defrosted earlier/cooked in a way to get rid of that taste. However, in comparison to everything else I honestly feel like this is a small thing, and one could order another starter instead. Everyone was super nice, and everyone was really attentive always making sure we have a full glass of water/ whatever drink we got. read more

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I'm a little frustrated. I have been trying to get a hold of someone at your establishment for a week. No one answers the phone and when I get an option to leave a message the mail box is full. It's sad because we would love to bring a group in for dinner. read more

Food and service was outstanding, I highly recommend this restaurant for a date night! read more

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse - Bison filet! - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

My colleagues and I had dinner here last week for a celebration! It was a great experience. It is very high end and pricey. We sat in the back dining room. Only a few tables were sat, but it was a Thursday evening. Our server was really nice, helpful and bubbly. She made good recommendations! The bread was SO GOOD. I wish I asked for more. I had a glass of the Bordeaux and my colleague all ordered cocktails. I split the surf and turf (shrimps) and we ordered two sides, lobster Mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were the best part of my meal. The steak was just ok, the shrimps didn't quite taste like anything and the lobster Mac and cheese barely had any lobster in it. My other colleagues shared the seafood fettuccine in the cheese wheel. It was fun to watch the waitress make it! I think they liked their meal, they seemed pleased. Another person in our party ordered the pork chop. Holy Moley was it huge!! He also seemed like he liked it! Overall, I liked this place. Like I said, it's really pricey but I think it's warranted. I do like that you can make a reservation and they have parking. read more

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Kayland at the reception desk was very nice, cordial and very accommodating. Montana took our reservation over the phone and was very helpful, kind and friendly. Kelly and Lauren were our Server, both ladies have a great personality. They are so entertaining but in a fun way. Their homemade dinner rolls are to die for! They also have a private parking lot next to the restaurant with a security guard watching over the parking lot, etc. Patio Area is really cool but can be a little noisy with the street traffic. All steaks are cut in house, really unique but that is what makes this Restaurant a step ahead of their competition. Artichoke Heart Stuffed Caps-Phenomenal! Their craft cocktails are SUPERB, had the Manhattan and Mezcal Paloma both were "Spot On"! Lobster Bisque wasn't as full bodied as u would expect, seemed watered down? Garlic Mashed Potatoes, very tasty and well balanced. Delmonico Rib Eye for the price was tasty, done the way I like it but tough???? We will come back because we loved the Customer Service and Ambiance. read more

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Great food, Our waiters were perfect and on point was with a work group of 15 people. I enjoyed this restaurant. We will be back. read more

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The service is as amazing as the food and the atmosphere. You won't go wrong here. Everything is top notch.

Wild boar sampler was fantastic, however their lobster chowder was absolutely horrible, watery and zero flavor... Lobster was old or frozen for a long time. Unfortunately those are the things you remember. We also went on a Sunday, wasn't very busy at all but service was pretty bad, 30 mins for an app, 20 mins for a drink. 2o mins to get the bill....doubt I'll go back. read more

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Absolutely great in every way possible. The food was amazing and the service was excellent.

Great food, but OMG expensive!!! This isn't NYC folks. There's Jakes and Walkers right down the street where the pricing is reasonable, the steaks are wonderful, the atmosphere is great and they don't charge separately for salad, soup and entree. Service and atmosphere were great at the Buffalo block, but the pricing is ridiculous. read more

We had such a great meal here!! There was no steak on the lunch menu, but they made us steak, and it was DELICIOUS!! Our waiter was phenomenal- his name has escaped my old brain, but it started with a K. The drinks and dessert was phenomenal as well! Great experience!! read more

Delicious! Our waiter Joseph was beyond kind. He seemed very passionate about his job and he was very patient and sweet. The steak was cooked to perfection and ambiance was cozy and relaxing. Our appetizers were delicious as well as our drinks. read more

It's been open only a couple of weeks, but Buffalo Block has taken its location on Montana Avenue as an opportunity to create an elegant, yet welcoming restaurant. There's outdoor seating for when the weather cooperates including a fire pit that may be a welcome spot to wait on a cool day. From the outside, with the brick and iron fence with the dinner menu displayed as enticement, to the inside, with its skylights, dark wood and warm atmosphere, Buffalo Block matches that vibe with spectacular service and food. I started with a cup of the french onion soup. It came in the cutest small cast iron pot with lid, and overflowed with cheese and caramelized onion. The broth, the base ingredient, was bland, missing that ever so slight acidic flavor. After the requisite "how is it?" and my not-so-requisite reply, the manager (who happened to be tending bar), provided me a second serving where the broth, although improved with more depth in flavor, wasn't quite there. That they went out of their way to make that adjustment and send another serving, was impressive. The steak, a small filet, classically presented, cooked beautifully, had a smoky sear. It was tender enough to barely require a knife. Like many places in this category of restaurant, the entree is served alone. Any accompaniments are ala carte. I rather prefer that, as it ensures I don't overwhelm my taste buds in advance of the main event. Buffalo Block is a special occasion spot, catering to that market, with price points not for the faint-of-heart, at least on the entree dinner menu. The service is attentive but not overbearing. It's a nice addition to Montana Ave. read more

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All I can say is you will not be disappointed if you like meat! We really enjoyed the dry and wet aged steaks and lobster Mac and cheese! The wild game platter was a must try and we liked having the chance to try so many kinds of meat. Even the sausages were amazing! read more

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We had a great brunch here. Creative options but not crazy expensive. We were probably underdressed but they didn't mind!

Absolutely loved it! I drove all the way to Montana from New Jersey for some good steak, and I got more than I could've imagined. From the moment I arrived, the ambiance was sophisticated and welcoming. The server was excellent and the food just as great! I was served an onion/garlic roll which was out of this world. My steak was made to perfection and the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. The restroom was super clean and downstairs. So glad I came. Definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a high quality steak. read more

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We were here for an anniversary dinner and the food was excellent. Service was really good but the waitress wasn't very well versed in the menu or wine pairing. Our first choice for wine wasn't available so when we asked for recommendations for wine pairing she gave a blank stare. But otherwise good and service were excellent. read more

Fantastic steakhouse in the heart of downtown Billings, MT! Food: Great, woodfire and locally sourced steaks. Had the Chef's 3 course meal and the night's featured drink (Oaxaca Old-Fashioned). Appetizer was the braised pork with grilled peach and feta cheese. Tender and tasty. Main dish was a 24oz porter house with fire-roasted veggies and potatoes with a balsamic vinegar reduction. Great steak and complements. Dessert was their banana pudding which was beautifully presented and balanced. Ambiance: Fancy, leather upholstered in the inside. This is Montana though, feel free to wear shorts and a tee (and a cowboy hat lol). Service: Our server, Michael, on his third shift was amazing and hospitable! Water and drink service was frequent and attentive. Value: The 3 course meal was a great value for what they offer. Get ready to drop +$150 on a great night in downtown Billings. read more

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Awesome steakhouse in a historic building. Our waiter was excellent. Perfect place for a date night or celebration. All of the food, including the dessert was amazing. read more

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse - Dry Aged Steaks - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

I really wanted to love Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse, but as of right now, I'm just not there yet. The main reason was our server's mask. I noticed right away that she was wearing a different mask than the other servers. Her mask style was pointed at the nose, and the way it was fitted created a large gape from her face which left her nose completely uncovered the entire time we dined at the restaurant. I never saw her adjust the mask to cover her nose either - she just left it as is which definitely made me feel uncomfortable but I didn't feel like I could say anything. I would have expected a restaraunt like BBPS to address it themselves though. It was clear to me that her mask was not acceptable. All of the other servers' masks appeared to be secured to their faces so I would say for the most part the restaurant is doing a good job with COVID precautions, but when that is not the case, management needs to tell their employees to adjust their masks if they don't fit correctly. The restaurant had plexiglass on top of the booth seating between booths which was nice. There were also a number of empty tables but I'm not sure if this was due to how they're spacing the seating or if we just caught them on a slow night. The reason for our visit was a special occasion - it was mom's birthday. We mentioned this in the reservation, but it was not addressed by our waitress so I'm not sure if she was told. I would have told her myself but my mom never left the table so we didn't get an opportunity to secretly let the waitress know. It wasn't a big deal though because my mom had already ordered her own Baskin & Robbins Ice Cream Cake which we picked up on the way home. It's also possible that the restaurant doesn't do anything for birthdays so it could have been a nonissue either way. I will say that the food was very good, although I didn't indulge and get a steak like I would have liked because I was trying to keep the bill down since there was four of us that way my mom could get whatever she wanted (and I was also trying to be a little healthier because I had a burger elsewhere two days in a row prior - whoops!). My mom loved her steak, although I don't recall which one she got. I'm sure they're all amazing though. I started with the lobster bisque which came in the cutest Staub mini cast iron dutch oven and was delicious. For my main dish, I ordered the full sized Rex House Salad. I didn't add any protein, but I might have if the waitress had said steak was an option. If I recall correctly, she had just said shrimp or chicken and maybe one other option that I forget. I think my dad got a seafood main dish, and I don't remember what my sister ordered. I do remember that we were all happy with our choices. We also as a table ordered the Brussels sprouts (which were on special) because 3/4 of us love Brussels sprouts. They weren't as crispy as I prefer though so I don't know that I'd get them again. My mom also ordered the truffle fries which I may or may not have sampled. And for drinks, the birthday girl got one of their fancy mocktails, my sister and I got aperol spritzes, and my dad got an old fashioned. I don't live in the area, but next time I visit my parents post-pandemic I will give this restaurant another go because I'm sure it's a wonderful place, and I definitely want to try a steak next time or maybe their burger which also sounds delicious. read more

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse - Lobster Bisque - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

Our food arrived a little over room temperature, that's steaks and lobster tails, we were charged over $400,00 if you're going to charge that much you better bring a A game meal. FAIL read more

Do not skip coming here if you are wanting a good meal in Billings. I almost never go to Steakhouses. I can duplicate most of the food of the standard Ruth's Chris or Flemings too easily. However, when in Billings, how can I not go to a place that claims so many good things. Plus, isn't this area beef central. Although I saw a beautiful inside exists, the weather was perfect to dine on the patio. It's a very large, well spaced out, patio. In these days of COVID, it was the obvious choice. The wife and I loved some of the old classics. That started with the cocktails. Mine was an well balanced Aviation. We followed it with their nice play on Escargot in garlic butter. They added cheese. It worked. Who would have guessed. The French onion soup had a real depth of flavor, enough onions, and lots of melty cheese. We both went with the prime rib. That's thorny territory. It's almost universally overcooked for us. We ask for rare, and hope for medium or better. Here they did something we never see. It came out looking medium, but as soon as we cut into it the meat was reasonably rare. Rare enough that it was pushing how rare I actually did want it. It was very tasty. The creamy horseradish could have been a little stronger, but that's a nit. They have an excellent wine program, It has a number of boutique CA wines that would be at home on a list in Napa valley, but not in Billings. The pricing was very fair. We were fortunate that we came early on a Friday and got more time visiting with Mitch, the GM, about the restaurant and the wine program than we would get when things get busy. He runs a nice place. read more

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Went to the Buffalo Block for a date night, having not been here before we had high expectations based on everyone's reviews of price. It did not disappoint! Every drink we had was great, and the tomahawk special was so delicious, and the Brussels sprouts! We appreciated that while the chef was cutting up the steak table side it was rare instead of medium rare and quickly made it right. Our server was attentive and so sweet! We can't wait to do another date night here! read more

Food was overpriced for what you got. It took forever for the food to come out. They could not even get the fries out with meal. The meat was tough and dry. Would not go back. read more

Amazing dinner. Expensive. But the quality is best in town. Butter aged beef is the way to go.

Buffalo Block is the finest steakhouse in Billings. The upscale interior is classy and refined without feeling pretentious. The steaks are all wet or dry-aged and are full of flavor and texture. The service is great as well. I suggest the buffalo tenderloin carpaccio and the wet-aged KC strip with garlic mashed potatoes. The bar serves up the best Manhattan in Billings. It is pricey, but the experience is well worth it. read more

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse - Wet-aged Kansas City strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

"What went wrong?" I'm not a local, but have been to my fair share of steak joint. Top points here for the ambience and professionalism of the team. But at the end of the day, it is about the quality of the product, and in this instance the rib eye was a bit overcooked (maybe ok, i guess not a deal breaker) but it was lukewarm at best and the cut seemed substandard. Honestly, if I'm going spend $70 on a steak in Montana, my expectations are pretty high. In addition, the two sides I ordered were a washout, as the fingerling potatoes were "chewy", which was weird. In any event, I did not make a fuss, I just sort slipped away quietly vowing never to return. read more

SO good! Beautiful historical restaurant and bar ~ great service! Try the lobster bisque for the win! Excellent drinks, burger and salads too ~ we will put it at the top of our list next time in Billings! read more

I used to really like this place, but something has gone wrong. After talking this place up no end, from food to service to drinks to even the urinals, I took my friend who never gets to eat steak, let alone exceptional steak, because his wife is a pescatarian to Buffalo Block. The best steak you will ever have, I said. Well, the service remains excellent and professional, that must be said. We had three different types of steak. At first I thought that butter aging must take flavor out of a steak, since mine was both flavorless in the beef aspect, and also with zero seasoning, like maybe salt or something? There was a seasoned butter pat on top, but it tastes essentially of nothing. I didn't say anything, and we passed around our plates and each tried all three steaks. The critique of all three steaks was exactly the same from all three of us. Flavorless flesh. A rotisserie chicken breast from Costco has more going for it. Then the sides. More than $20 for lobster Mac and cheese. Ok, it's got lobster, so why not, we're being luxurious? Except there was no discernible lobster flesh, no lobster essence, no lobster flavor. No lobster anything. And it was more of a pile of noodles sitting on top of a loose cheesy liquid. So watery that all the cheese just sloughed off the top layers of noodles. The broccolini was ok, a little on the raw side of crunchy, but passable. We all agreed that the mashed potatoes were the best thing on the table. The other three sides were unremarkable, and the bernaise sauce was as more of a thickened miracle whip than anything else. The drinks were nice. I'd do those again. But after more than $500 for dinner for three people, we were all left feeling like we'd been willingly robbed, but softly and with a smile. My friend refused to let me pay for his food, stating that he wasn't going to add insult to injury. Instead of staying for our nightcap and dessert, we headed out to Walkers, which I will try next time for a special occasion dinner. I'm so glad we weren't celebrating anything except an opportunity to be together, or this would have made me a lot more angry. Buffalo Block used to be more than worth the price; now it's just a rip off of epic proportions. No thank you. read more

Used to be our go to, but falling down on service and quality. Hate to say it but try Jake's or somewhere, else....brie burned on the outside cold in the middle; things had to be remade; very unfortunate experience for us..... read more

Came for valentines day dinner with my son and friend... glad I came! everything I ordered was really delicious... worth every penny spent!!! they served complimentary garlic cheese soft bread... that was very good... my son ate 3 of them!! lol the lobster bisque is a must order.... sooooo good!!! i had the calamari for appetizer... it's probably good for three to four people... main dish was the seafood pasta.... also very delicios.... spent over $100 with my friend and two kids!! it was all worth it!!! kids had the pizza with fries... had to take it home as kids were full from the bread already... read more

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Being a frequent traveler and aware of the indoor dining risks, I chose a patio, and found an amazing restaurant! I dined there two nights (very unusual for me) and was even more impressed the second night. I'll get right to it-get the Chef's Double Bone-In Pork Chop, is a must order. Please plan on sharing! I ordered it medium and that is exactly how it arrived. It was beautifully seared where it kept all the juices and remained tender. I had other dishes there and you can't go wrong, but the Pork Chop was the best I've EVER had. The staff and ambiance complimented the food. read more

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Great meal but a tad pricey for what it was. Service was friendly, but a little slow. I suspect the kitchen was backed up.

Wonderful evening. Everything about the establishment is absolutely top shelf. From the team that greats you to the entire waitstaff. Kyrie was an impeccable server - absolutely going 5 Star on his graciousness and attention to detail. The cocktails were well made, the wine list had some substantial offerings and my husbands assessment of the whiskey list was the same. But these people know what they are doing so that's kind of redundant. There wasn't a gap anywhere. The only knock is that the prices may be a skoosh over the top. Do I recommend- absolutely. read more

Wow what an amazing experience, awesome staff and even better food. If you want the best of the best, this is the place. We went on our anniversary and they really made us feel like royalty, the menu is fair priced and the food taste better then anything in town. Give them a shot you'll thank me later, oh make reservations or you won't be eating there! Only down side, they need sharper steak knives. read more

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