Freestone.... oh lovely, lovely Freestone. Never disappoints! Yes, I've only attended twice and this is my personal experience. The atmosphere is a calm vibe with the dining room or bar area to choose from. The service has been top notch, from recommendations, to just checking in consistently. The food is so fresh, so delicious, and made to deeply enjoy. Definitely an establishment you need to come experience for yourself. Especially if you have FOMO with good eats. read more

The fact that it's connected to a mid-price chain hotel should have been a clue but it was open late so we went anyway. My companion who does not drink alcohol ordered lemonade and was given something with a lot of alcohol in it. Our food was sub par as well. We had the Airline Chicken which was overcooked and tough and a salad. They are open late if you are traveling a d need a 9 PM dinner. read more

We had such a lovely experience at Freestone Restaurant! We had just pulled into Kalispell. We'd been traveling all day and were needing an early(ish) dinner. A quick Yelp search led us to Freestone Restaurant. The dining room is chic and comfortable. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be a spot I'd go when I wanted something a little more upscale. We started with smoked old fashioned cocktails, which were divine. For my main, I got their caesar salad with salmon added. The salmon was pitch perfect (gotta love salmon in the Mountain West) and the caesar itself was exemplary, with just the right blend of creaminess and crunch from the croutons. Our server was a delight. She made the meal an absolute pleasure. She was attentive without being overbearing and gave us some tips for our upcoming trip to Glacier as well. Get to it! read more

Freestone Restaurant - Caesar salad with grilled salmon added - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Wonderful, solid four stars. We celebrated our anniversary here and were so glad we did. My husband was excited to try his Bison Short Ribs, which he really enjoyed, and I was equally as thrilled for fresh lake trout tacos. The corn tortillas were some of the best I've had. The fish and toppings were great too. I did feel it could have used more sauce as well as more fish. I'm glad it was three tacos and not two, but I felt skimped on protein. Our server MacKenzie was a delight and helped me navigate my gluten free options without making me feel like a pain. Our glasses of red wine were the perfect compliment to the evening. Cozy and beautiful, I would definitely come back again if we're in the area. read more

Freestone Restaurant - Lake Trout tacos - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Service staff was friendly however they made us wait for a table for 20 minutes when the lobby was empty and most of the tables were as well, it wasn't even busy really after we were seated. We ordered roughly 10 minutes after we were seating and it took almost an hour for our food to come out. I had the lobster macaroni and the lobster was horribly over cooked and ended up only being 3 bites worth of lobster. Unfortunately won't be coming back or recommending. read more

I'm reluctantly giving the restaurant a three star review. The staff were friendly, but not very attentive. I ordered a $55 steak and asked for it to be cooked medium rare. It came out well done. After the food was served, the server did not come back until we were done with the meal. We ate what we could but everyone agreed their steaks were over overcooked and over seasoned. I love a well seasoned steak, but this had so much salt it was almost inedible. The other people that ordered the same meal agreed . I would possibly try this place again, but I would definitely ensure that the steak was cooked properly and I would ask them to not over salt it. read more

Really great food, our server was awesome and the restaurant has the beautiful Montana lodge feel.

Went here for a special occasion with my family. Our reservation was for 7:00 PM. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed the temperature in the restaurant was uncomfortably low. We asked to be moved closer to the kitchen in hopes of some residual heat. Unfortunately, the temperature continued to drop throughout the evening, to the point where we all kept our jackets on for the entire meal. The waiter, who had a man bun (we'll call him or her MB for short), assured us that hot bread was only minutes away. Fair enough. Drink orders weren't taken until 15-20 minutes after arrival. We asked to order food at the same time since we were cold and hungry, but MB asked for a moment. Their definition of a "moment" seems to differ from mine, as it took another 15 minutes before we were finally able to order. My mother wanted the walleye for dinner but expressed concern about pin bones--the waiter told her not to worry. Another 15 minutes passed, and we genuinely began to consider leaving, but by that point it felt like I had invested too much time to walk out. My brother did decide to leave, though. While debating our exit, that "hot bread" finally arrived--45 minutes after it was promised--courtesy of MB. Our appetizers came out over an hour after being seated. Our entrées followed about 20 minutes later. I'll be honest: I enjoyed the calamari, bone marrow, and my steak. My mother, however, ended up spitting out a pile of fish bones from the walleye she supposedly didn't need to worry about. MB asked if she had "found the only bone in the fish," which made it difficult to tell whether he was expressing concern or just taking a sarcastic dig. After all of this, it somehow took another 15-20 minutes for the staff to figure out how to bring us our check. I'm starting to notice a theme here--are you? When the check did arrive, they made sure to include a 20% gratuity because, you know, that service was legit... LOL. I'm giving this place two stars because the food itself was pretty good when it finally arrived (bony fish aside). The service and overall experience were not good--and I'm being generous. If you go here, I wish you luck and make sure you go in the summer or wear warm clothes. read more

Went here for dinner. My wife and I loved the vibes here and the food and service was delicious. Will be coming back here again for sure! We got the braised bison short rib and the ribeye on salt rock. read more

Freestone Restaurant - Ribeye on salt rock - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

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The service was excellent. The food, I ordered the beef filet. It came with a veggie and mashed potatoes. It was pretty good. The place was not very busy so it was quiet and nice. You could actually talk and hear people. The drink was an Brandy Alexander. Something I had on a cruise once. (Oh oh. Now they know who I am.) This is an up scale place with a great atmosphere. I will come here again and maybe with a date next time. This was a business trip. I recommend. read more

Freestone Restaurant - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

HORRIBLE MENU AND SERVICE!!!! WASTE OF TIME EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT IS ON THE STRANGE MENU. Some of the items I don't even recognize as edible! Not a fan of "wild meats" Our friends and I are not going back if it is the last restaurant in town!! read more

My husband and I, and our 2 kids rarely eat out as our son is in the spectrum and has Crohn's disease, we came to celebrate with a dinner for several big milestones that occurred recently. With the dietary restrictions our 7 year old has, we had packed his cooked food in a container as we had done prior in this same restaurant months ago and all other restaurants in town. We were greeted with a do you have a reservation, when we replied no, we were told well you can sit in the bar area, restaurant is for reservations (one table was occupied and on opentable app I could have clicked to make a reservation at that exact time). We sat down and got the kids settled, ordered drinks, service seemed to be taking some time. Come to realize it was due to background conversations about us and the individual who seated us came over and shared we could not have my sons container of chicken in the restaurant due to health code. Mind you nothing on the entrance states no outside food either and was never the justification provided by staff, only Montana health code. We shared he has medical dietary restrictions, to which we were met with a 'I know my kids are picky too'. I continued to question this as we were not asking this to be plated, rewarmed, or any request for their staff. Just that 'we aren't going to lose our jobs over this'. I have never felt so insulted and embarrassed in a restaurant by staff, we immediately went home as my kids were clearly confused by why we had to leave. Please do better to train your staff about hospitality and handling situations with grace, as well as what is and is not Health Code or if it is a restaurant policy of no external food! read more

Really wonderful place. The Steaks are fantastic. Great service! Has a real "Montana" ambiance

Bartender/ waitress and drinks were great. Food took WAY too long and was NOT great. Fries tasted like fish. Chicken club was dry and like a chicken club from a cafeteria. Big bummer when you go out for a special girls lunch. Got the shrimp scampi too, that was ok. Absolutely not worth the price. I have been here quite a few times, but sadly, if things don't improve I think I'm finally done trying it. read more

Stopped in around 8 as I had just arrived in town and this place was next door to the hotel so I could just walk over Nice inside and mostly empty. Was going to sit in the dining room but there was some kids running around and screaming so I opted for the bar. Bar is nice, big and dark. Sat at a table but no one came over (more on this later) so I moved to the bar. Ordered and old fashioned and perused the menu. Drink was delicious and delivered fairly quickly. I asked her opinion between the bison and beef meatloaf or the burger. She said burger all day so I went with that. The soup was a corn chowder so I got a cup of that too Corn chowder was really good, spicy and delicious. Burger came out shortly after and was very good. Nice burger and fries. I ate it all and half the fries. Service was just ok, after I got the burger I never got waited on again. My water was empty, my drink was empty but the bartender just waited on new people and floated around, never checked in again. I asked for the check, paid and left 2 nights later I decided to go back cause I was tired and didn't feel like driving. Walked over and doors were locked, said closed due to lack of staff. Weird read more

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If you've come across this review while looking for a place to dine in Kalispell, LOOK NO FURTHER! I had an exceptional experience at Freestone a couple of weeks ago. The food and service are exceptional! Bread and oil are complementary. The bread is fresh ciabatta severed with olive oil, locally made balsamic vinaigrette and roasted whole garlic. The vinaigrette is incredible - perfectly rich, tangy and slightly sweeter than I'm use to. I wish I remembered the name of the maker. Next came soup and salad, both were fantastic! For my entree, I had the Cab Ribeye ($55.00) - 14 oz of beautifully cooked, juicy certified angus beef topped with bearnaise (+$3.00) with a side of seasonal veggie medley. Wonderfully marbled, each bite was rich and smooth like butter. It was a perfect combination of savory, meaty notes and a slightly sweet undertone. Furthermore, the crust was magnificently seared to caramelized perfection. Damn, this was one good piece of meat. Many, many compliments to the chef. It was one of the best steaks I have ever had. The waitress was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu items. She checked on us just the right amount of times. Overall, I had a 10/10/10/10 experience at Freestone! *Sorry for bad pics - the lighting at my table wasn't ideal. read more

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Went for a late date night dinner. Food was excellent! We had the sesame crusted salmon, the walleye, and the chocolate mouse. All were outstanding! We will be back! read more

Great service to start with and fantastic food to end with! I had bison short rib and my husband had scallops. Both were very, very good! The bison was so tender and the sauce it was in was amazing! We stopped here on our way to Glacier, no reservations but we're seated right away. The ambiance was perfect for the evening. A few larger parties were dining but it wasn't disturbing. We accidentally dropped our credit card on the floor before we left and didn't notice until the next day in Glacier. We called and our server had found it and turned it in. They held it at the hotel front desk for us for our return a few days later. Would definitely recommend dining here and if/when we are in the area again we will certainly stop! read more

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I am giving this place 5 stars, but if I were able, I'd probably go 4.5 stars. We wanted to try this new restaurant as the menu looked interesting and we thought it would be fun to go somewhere new. The only hesitation was the location being attached to a hotel. That seemed odd and I've never really found a hotel restaurant to be all that great unless you are in a big city. We started with drinks at the bar. The bar is lovely and the drinks were fantastic. They use a lot of local products from the local distilleries, which I appreciate. We next headed to our table, and the room is very large, but nicely decorated. The room was on the chilly side, which I attribute to the large space. The service was fantastic, our server did not hesitate to make suggestions and recommendations. The wine list was very good as well, we were impressed with the variety and selection. We ordered the shrimp cocktail and a salad for starters, and we were off to a good start. Both were very good. My watermelon salad, which the server recommended over the one I was thinking about, was wonderful. We then both had a fish dish - I had the trout and he had the salmon. The server did warn me that the sauce was not his favorite on the trout, and he was right. They need to spice that sauce up a bit to make it more flavorful, but the fish was good and the almond crust was very nice. We ended with sticky toffee pudding, which was one of the reasons I came here. I love sticky toffee pudding. The dessert was large and came in a cast iron pan. it was good and indulgent. But, it wasn't a classic sticky toffee pudding like you'd get in England. So, if you go in knowing they use that term loosely, you'll enjoy the dessert on it's own merits. read more

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Dinner was great! I had the ceviche as an appetizer. It was good, the pineapple gives it a sweet taste, great flavor. I ordered the battered trout tacos and they were delicious. The trout was fresh, the toppings give it the perfect crunch. The tres leches cake was good except that the cake itself needs more moisture, it isn't dense like an authentic tres leches. read more

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Had a great dinner here with friends. The chef accommodated my allergy without any questions, which was awesome. The drinks were delicious too! read more

* Ambience: Cozy, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing evening. * Service: Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. * Food: Outstanding, with each dish made with fresh, flavorful ingredients and expert preparation. * Overall: A must-try restaurant for anyone seeking a great dining experience. We began or meal with the outstanding bread service. Various fresh rolls with butter and a whole head of roasted garlic. I wanted shrimp so made a meal out of the drunken shrimp skewer and side of seasonal vegetables from the side dish menu. Both were exceptional. My husband had the harissa walleye served on top of couscous and cauliflower. I had several bites and it was wonderful! Everyone else in our party started with a variety of the salads and soups, then tenderloin or short ribs. The portions were substantial and everyone loved all the food. We will definitely be back! read more

Freestone Restaurant - Shrimp skewers and seasonal vegetables - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

We have been to this restaurant twice and each time the food has been delicious! You start off seated and greeted by the lovely wait staff. The starting courses are soft warm bread rolls with a whole roasted garlic bulb. The menu has something for everyone and includes GF options. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is beautiful. Full wine menu and liquor choices. Food has deep and delicious flavor notes topped and sided with savory sides and toppings. This is some place you can enjoy on an average night, or bring your family and enjoy the fine dining experience, theres something for everyone. End the night with the bread pudding like we did and you cannot go wrong! read more

Freestone Restaurant - Bread pudding - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Simply phenomenal. Best meal we've had in Montana and every meal has been amazing. (And for some at our table, best of the year.) Rosie made the experience so enjoyable and we were all delighted by every course of the meal. It just kept getting better. You can tell the chef is having so much fun breaking the mold and creating some really special dishes. This is not your typical resort menu with the sauces you're used to. This is creativity, flavor, freshness and ingenuity at its finest! We ordered the bone marrow 2x, highly recommend. Every entree was beautifully presented and full of flavor. They truly deliver on their promise with this exciting menu! We had the Jameson Toffee Pudding and the Huck Creme Brûlée for dessert. Not a bite left. You may question this place since it's attached to a hotel and new... don't. Quality of service and food is unsurpassed. Can't say enough good things. Thank you Freestone! We will be back! Thank you for everything. read more

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Slow service. Limited menu selection (seldom updates). Bit pricy but good atmosphere. Full service bar. Steaks options are great.

Service was good. Atmosphere ok, smoking allowed right at the front door as it is next to a casino. Calamari was delicious and tender. Duck wings were good. Ribeye served on a hot salt slab not the best, especially for the cost. Was advised to order the steak rare to end up with a medium rare. Prefer a well seared steak rested and cooked to medium rare than the grayish slab that arrived still cooking. Place has great potential if they lose the gimmick. read more

Mixed reviews from my family of 5 that ate dinner here. I had the tenderloin and was not impressed. Felt it was a little overcooked. We did get the ceviche appetizer because I could get $5 off for checking in but I forgot to show them that. It was delicious! Big pieces of shrimp. Husband liked his scallops, the ribs were good and my daughter liked her salmon. Not busy n a Friday night at 6:15 read more

Freestone Restaurant - Tenderloin - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

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Hey Flathead Valley if you have not made it in yet... get with it. It's taken awhile to get here but this place is legit. Stopped for an Old Fashion and an appetizer. Had the scallop shrimp ceviche and it was amazing. The menu is Montana friendly meaning, steaks along with Bison and Seafood. Can't wait to return and try the Bison steak. read more

The waiter was our only highlight for this experience. And I pity him for having to work at this restaurant. After we ordered, it took over an hour for the food to arrive. And the food was virtually inedible. The chicken was incinerated. The buffalo sliders closely resembled hockey pucks. The short ribs were all fat and very little meat. Out of our party of 10, four of us could not eat the dinner, and ended up stopping to get something to eat on the way home. I have been a Hilton honor member for over 20 years, and have never experienced this bad of a restaurant attached to that hotel chain. Run away. Run away fast. Run far. read more

This restaurant's interior is beautifully done! We were staying in Lakeside and had high hopes for this restaurant. The service was wonderful as well! My husband drinks bourbon and she actually took the time to write down the different varieties they served! (I am sorry I cannot recall her name). Sadly, though, the food was just OK. My husband ordered lamb chops and the bones were burned and the meat was very well done. We had not ever experienced lamb prepared in this manner. We got through the meal, but were sadly disappointed given the beautiful interior and attentive server. Perhaps other items on the menu are better...not sure, as we did not return during our stay in Montana. read more

I have eaten at Freestone a variety of times and have always had impeccable service thanks to Wendy, one of the best servers I've ever had. Tonight was meant to be a special night out with family and friends but unfortunately it was marred by our server who was actually the manager. He was rude, knew nothing about the wine menu, and continually complained that he was too busy to deal with us. Luckily, Wendy stepped in as much as she could (she was busy too) and the busser was FANTASTIC. In the end our food was great as usual but man! Be prepared with good servers during the summer. If you're the manager you should know better. read more

We spent months planning a wedding rehearsal dinner at Freestone Restaurant (held in banquet room due to size) and the night of the dinner, the food was served 1.5 hours late and was cold. It was such a disappointment. The staff was great to work with but dinner that late and cold was not acceptable. We had 15 children and 35 adults and feel if they aren't able to provide dinner for that many people without it being on time and warm, they shouldn't sign up for the task. It was expensive and embarrassing for my husband and I who were the hosts. read more

Wow! I'm not sure what I expected but the ambiance and decor, food, and service far exceeded what I could hoped for. Excellent in every way. read more

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We had a party at four, and we all ate here for the first time, our server was Caitlin They did an excellent job, explaining the menu and any specials. The oysters were excellent, for an appetizer. I had the cedar plank salmon, which was phenomenal, my wife had a fillet, which was cooked perfectly, our friends had a fillet and chicken. It was cooked to perfection. Drinks were good will definitely come here again. read more

This is such a gem!!! The restaurant is so welcoming and beautiful. We hiked all day and were exhausted. We were not dressed up but that didn't matter. Our server Jordan was so sweet and so attentive. All of the food was absolutely delicious. I wish we had more time to go back again! They gifted me a free piece of cheesecake for my birthday. The steak on the Himalayan salt was by far one of the best steaks I've ever had. read more

Our experience here was amazing. We never had a water glass get past halfway. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was beautiful. Our waiter took extra special care of our table of eight. read more

Amazing dining experience! They have only been open 4 days and they understand food sensitivity and customer service. I highly recommend! read more

Freestone Restaurant - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Went twice in a week First night they offered a Walleye special and we both ordered - then were told only one left ) Changed one to Salmon (which was great) but the Walleye came ice cold (yes they remedied the cost) Second attempt we decided to try the lobster Mac and cheese - we got convinced they were "very small portions " so we got two and decided against one with an alternate dish They were Huge - but the problem lies in the consistency of the amount of lobster and the fact that the cheese turned to CEMENT so fast it became inedible (yes they remedied the cost) Geez - we really wanted to Love this place but we had bad luck more than once (once burnt twice shy) Be careful what and how you order - look around first (wish I would have gotten the Bone Marrow it looked awesome) The interior was comfortable and inviting and the ambiance very nice read more

Came into town late this evening, and this restaurant came recommended (they're beside the Hilton Garden Inn). SO glad I had dinner here tonight! The decor is beautiful and welcoming; I sat at the bar for dinner and had impeccable, friendly service from Jason and Anthony. They recommended the Elk & Chorizo meatloaf, which did NOT disappoint. Order it if you're in the mood for a little comfort food - the whole grain mustard BBQ sauce is damn delicious. I got the sticky toffee pudding to go, and it's delightful. Wonderful experience from the moment I sat down! read more

Freestone Restaurant - They had a great selection of wines and some intriguing craft cocktails - I went with the rosé - Casinos Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

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I travel for work and will genuinely be sad that there isn't one of these places attached to every Hilton Garden Inn I have to stay in. Sat in the bar on a Sat night in mid November. Could order from either the main menu or the bar menu, there's some overlap there especially in the apps. Bartender was delightful, very experienced; some other patrons and I had a great time chatting and experimenting with him. I ordered the Walleye and it was great. Well seasoned, good portion, smoky flavor but not spicy (don't be scared off by the word harissa!). I literally never write reviews and this place was worth the time. Lovely, thoughtful staff and a diverse but well executed menu. If you're in the Kalispell area this is a night out that's got options to be a regular haunt price wise but also could be a really special treat. read more