Ekstrom&#x27;s Stage Station

We parked on street and walked in…read more We arrived at 6 pm for 8 pm show. The security opened at 6:30 pm and went fast, 10 minutes. By 7 pm there was barely any lines .....the first surge comes early for lawn seats We had the Nashville chicken and it was good It's all premade so it arrives seconds after ordering The view is pretty ... you can't really see the river It was a perfect 75°- 80°. The venue is five stars The BAD part....we went to see SYMPHONY ON THE RIVER MISSOULA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN The sound was horrible. There was some sort of LOUD constant hum... we think it was the singers band, and too loud bass. The sound system was one Star When the piano singer sang with just the symphony it was incredible But that was one song. The rest of the time you couldn't even hear the symphony or the singer. Just that loud bass. I had to plug my ears We left at intermission We drove from Stevensville

Never thought I'd have a delicious meal at a music venue but KettleHouse blew my expectations out…read moreof the water. Had the tacos which had a great salsa paired with some picked onions. The venue was absolutely stunning and it was the perfect place to see Vampire Weekend. I saw a lot of people complaining about the way the venue handled people coming in and out but we had a great experience. We took the bus (which is FREE) to the venue and got dropped off not too far from the venue. Got there about 15 minutes before doors opened and the lines were short. On the way back we took an Uber back to our Airbnb. I highly recommend PLANNING before blaming the venue.

The most awesome Kettlehouse beverage guy sporting a gold coat to match his gold pants

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KettleHouse Brewing Co. - Southside

4.4(75 reviews)

18.7 mi

Kettlehouse makes so many of my favorite beers and the amphitheater is a great place to see a show…read more My husband and I stopped in on our way to Missoula and we each ordered flights of new beers as well as favorites. The Snowblind White Stout is fantastic as well as the Vanilla Cold Smoke. Great friendly spot to enjoy a pint or 2!

Fun place to go have an afternoon beer. Nice little "dive" bar…read more Would definitely go back next time we are in town.

Brewers' Cup Champion at K ho South.

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Hard to beat a Fresh Bongwater on a summer afternoon.

Kettlehouse Bar & Grill

2.9(15 reviews)

24.1 mi

Mediocre service and food. It's a nice and clean facility inside the airport. The [quality] food…read morescenes could definitely use some improvement. I'm just passing through. There are not many options here...one kitchen serves three different food-venders. Happy Travel

Speed. 30 minute wait for BLT and rings at an airport just doesn't work for most travelers.read more

Cider

Bison burger with fries, $3 add fries

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Highlander Beer

4.3(189 reviews)

22.1 mi

Delicious food, great service, and a fantastic large outdoor patio area. Quaint tables for couples…read moreto enjoy a romantic dinner or just drinks.

Great spot! Good beer and food and very good value. Loved the large outdoor seating area!…read moreEmployees were helpful and very friendly.

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Flight

Biga Pizza

4.5(696 reviews)

18.9 mi

Nice spot for pizza. We ordered a pizza, half original…read morecheese, half goat cheese with caramelized onions. The crust was great and pizza very tasty. The service was good and our waitress was really sweet. The dinning room was small and we were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. It was fun to watch the fellow twirl the pizza dough. Interesting, varied menu. We ordered a 12 inch and had leftovers.

Located in the heart of downtown, Biga Pizza is very popular with tourists and locals. I heard they…read morewere featured on one of the Food Network type shows. They are very accommodating for vegans. I had the portobello salad modified to be vegan, and it was delicious! My husband got the vegan pizza with added mushrooms. It was a bit dry; I would have liked it with more sauce, but it was still quite tasty.

Condiments bar

Half goat cheese half fennel bacon special

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Dining bar area

The Rhino

4.2(67 reviews)

18.8 mi

Great Beer Selection Very Chill Atmosphere…read more The Bar Tenders are very cordial and welcoming. Highly recommend trying a Unicorn Spit ( Cold Smoke/Raspberry Lambic) Taste like a chocolate covered Raspberry

I have been coming to The Rhino for a while now. It is my favorite bar in town. Not because it is…read moreflashy. Because it is real. The whiskey selection is one of the best I have seen. They carry everything from accessible staples like Buffalo Trace and WhistlePig 10, to rare finds like Weller Full Proof and Octomore 13.3. They even have three single malts from the Game of Thrones collection. Solid pours that are affordable and enjoyable. The owner clearly curates with care. He knows what he is doing. The beer list is just as impressive. You can grab a PBR if that is your pace, or you can work through a rotating selection of craft beers. They have Delirium Tremens on draft, which you almost never see. A wide range of local Montana brews too. There is something for everyone, and nothing feels like an afterthought. The staff actually remembers you. The owner has built something that feels more like a community than a business. Even on a bad day, you are treated with dignity here. That is rare. If you are looking for a place with soul, a curated selection, and a staff that cares, this is it.

The last drops of a 16 year single malt.

The single malt selection in the background. A PBR and a double shot of Johnny Walker Red Label.

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The single malt selection in the background. A PBR with a double shot of Fernet.

James Bar

4.0(184 reviews)

18.9 mi

Unfortunately, the James Bar is permanently closed. Food, drinks and service were always awesome…read more I believe the owners just wanted to retire....another really good place gone

We had a great dining experience here last night. We're visiting and went in for the local beers --…read moreit's truly wheelchair accessible!) and stayed for the food. We shared Beef Bites (that sauce!) and Thai Chili Shrimp (think firecracker shrimp, but elevated -- nice big shrimp with light, crisp batter.) The service was prompt and friendly. We'd definitely come back, if we lived here.

Interior

Spicy garlic fries, good thing I got the small order

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Spicy garlic fries

Top Hat

3.7(340 reviews)

18.8 mi

Top Hat Lounge is a really fun spot with a ton of space. The interior is huge with a great stage,…read moreand the massive patio gives you even more room to spread out. There is plenty of seating throughout, so even with a big crowd, it does not feel overly cramped. The menu is a little on the smaller side, but there seems to be enough variety that I would imagine there is something for everyone. I got the ginger pork lettuce wraps and they were really good! They were pretty difficult to actually assemble, so I eventually gave up and ate everything more like a salad. The pork was absolutely delicious, though, and easily the highlight of the dish. Service was a little spotty, although we were a very large group, so I am sure that made things more difficult. Drinks were frequently missed or came out incorrectly, and our server had to reconfirm some orders multiple times. That said, they were incredibly nice and friendly throughout, which definitely helped. Overall, Top Hat Lounge is a great place to hang out, especially if you want a lot of space, a fun atmosphere, and live music. The service could have been smoother, but I would definitely come back.

We enjoyed this hot spot near Caras Park and the carousel. We enjoyed dining outside and seeing all…read morekinds of happy people passing by. We felt comfortable and got tasty food. Evidently it's where buses board for those going to a concert venue. So that adds to the people watching, too.

Bar Top Tables

Chicken bites appetizer

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Poke bowl

Worden's Market

4.3(96 reviews)

18.8 mi

Wonderful market in downtown Missoula, we had the Philly sandwich which was amazing. Would…read moredefinitely recommend a visit when visiting or living in Montana.

Kind people, lots of selections , snacks, beer, wine, sandwiches, soup. Good stop great sandwich…read moreon the road !

Roast beef Mullan Trail

Muffuletta

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The Maverick, awesome combo of flavors and generously sized, not cheap but worth it.

Conflux Brewing

4.0(202 reviews)

18.7 mi

Fun brewery with few but tasty vegan options. We wished they had more options for us, but it was…read moregood bar food with good beer. There is inside seating on two levels, and a nice patio as well. Great location, in Missoula's walkable downtown area. Would def return!

Wildly mediocre food with TERRIBLE service!!…read more We went in on a Saturday night, with the restaurant nearly empty we were hopeful we could enjoy some beers and good food. We sat at the bar and were ignored by not one, but four employees. We didn't get our drink order, but we did overhear where the bartenders were camping next weekend. At one point several bartenders wanted to take shots with their friends at the bar. We had to flag down our server everytime we needed anything. Need utensils with your food? Raise your hand. Water empty? Raise your hand. Need a bill? Wait 25 minutes while all your plates and drinks are empty. This would be a good spot for those wanting an arm workout because you will be ignored to the point of having to raise your hand for any attention. I for one will NOT be back. The service was horrendous, we felt like we burdened them by being there. Go anywhere else!

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