The ambiance was quiet and romantic! Excellent clam chowder. The evenings special of 24 oz bone in…read moreribeye, aged 22 days from local ranch with pork soy based Demi glaze was outstanding as were the sides of Brussel sprouts and whipped potatoes. The butterscotch budino was creamy, smooth, and so decadent! Very attentive and friendly staff!

My wife and I have now dined at J.W. Heist twice, most recently last night to celebrate our 21st…read morewedding anniversary. Both visits have been positive overall, with excellent steaks, very good service, and several memorable dishes. That said, our most recent experience fell a little short of what I would expect from one of Bozeman's premier upscale steakhouses in terms of atmosphere. We had a 5:45pm reservation and were seated in a comfortable booth near the front of the restaurant, adjacent to the bar. We started with the fried calamari, which we had also ordered on our previous visit. Unfortunately, this time it was disappointing. There was far too much batter and very little actual calamari. Given how much we enjoyed it previously, perhaps this was simply an off night. The steaks, however, were excellent. My wife ordered the 8-ounce filet and I had the 16-ounce prime strip, both medium rare. Both arrived properly prepared and were flavorful, tender, and delicious. We shared the loaded baked potato and fried Brussels sprouts. The portions were generous and both sides were excellent, particularly the Brussels sprouts with caramelized bacon and small pieces of Granny Smith apple. Service was another highlight. Our waiter, Jordan, was attentive, prompt, and thorough throughout the evening. The additional wait staff were equally conscientious and friendly. My primary reservation concerns the atmosphere. Being seated next to the bar naturally meant more noise, and two nearby tables became particularly loud as the evening progressed. Obviously, a restaurant has limited control over the volume of individual guests, and I also take responsibility for not mentioning when making the reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary. Next time, I'll request a quieter table toward the rear of the dining room. I was also somewhat surprised by how casual the dress standards are. One of the things I appreciate about living in Montana is its relaxed, unpretentious character, and I certainly don't expect formal attire everywhere. My wife and I enjoy getting dressed up when indulging in fine dining, and while we don't expect everyone to arrive in suits and ties or dresses, we do anticipate a level of dress and decorum somewhat above everyday casual. J.W. Heist presents itself as an upscale steakhouse, and an evening for two can easily exceed $200. Seeing shorts and several baseball caps in the dining room--including backwards caps--detracts somewhat from the elevated atmosphere I would expect at that price point. Casual attire in the bar area makes perfect sense, but I think a modest dress standard in the main dining room would help distinguish the experience and make special occasions feel a little more special. Overall, we've enjoyed both of our visits. The quality of the steaks and sides has been excellent, the service has been consistently very good, and we would recommend J.W. Heist to others. We will likely return as well. I simply think a few refinements to the dining-room atmosphere would bring the overall experience more in line with the quality of the food, service, and price point.

Great food Great…read morevibes Good service This place can be girls night out, dude meet up, family gatherings or date night. The wait is not that long.. we came here as walk in's 2x on our 1week stay that started in Bozeman, went down to Yellowstone, then to Idaho for UTV riding and then to Jackson Hole WY to go see the Teton National Park. It was nice to walk around the local shops while we waited and then afterwards to work off those delicious carbs. Thin crust pizzas clean, fresh, not heavy and seasonal ingredients. The crust is soooo good. Chewy and some char. We had: Montana Burger Royale My teen son dreams about this. Yes its 27.00 and he said its the BEST burger he's ever had. I would have to agree (and we live in Austin TX where there's great cow) -the burger meat melted in your mouth -the egg dripping as you break the yolk was perfection. The bacon so juicy, the brioche bun (that was the winning touch) We shared: Hot Honey Pizza- so good 9/10 Spicy Burrata- also great. 8/10 Mac n cheese- that was the only miss. Way under seasoned and the white sauce seemed to get sucked up by the pasta so the dish was super dry. 3/10 Frites and Fondue- fries were great. Thick cut with finely shaved pecorino. Could have used a heaping more of the shaved cheese. -the fondue was ok, seemed still under seasoned or just not creamy enough? I'd swap that for some roasted garlic with the truffle oil. 6/10 Local brews and ciders were great! 9/10 Huckleberry Cheesecake 9/10 save room for this bad boy. We split it between 4 people. Not too sweet. Tart and delightful! The world cup was on the TV so it was a hopping place even as it rained during a late June evening. Parking garage nearby is free for 2hrs so thats cool! Come DT BZN and support local!

Had about a 30-minute wait, but the food smelled so good that I knew it was worth the wait…read more The atmosphere is really nice..very vintage and cozy. I wanted to take the chairs home with me. The whole place reminded me of downtown San Luis Obispo, CA. The Carne Frite was AMAZING. It's basically a piece of steak served with fries, but the steak was so flavorful I completely forgot about the fries. As a pizza connoisseur and meat lover, I also had to try the Carne Pizza. It wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, but definitely wasn't the worst either. The Montana Burger was really good, and the bacon was amazing. My only personal complaint: they serve Pepsi products and I'm a Coke girl through and through. Overall, great atmosphere, great food, and absolutely worth the wait. Highly recommend checking it out

The avocado toast with trout was amazing! The best I ever had. The bread was perfect, and somehow,…read morethe smoked trout was even better. The service was friendly and pretty quick. They "closed" a couple times while we were there. because they didn't have enough staff. It is a nice, bright, open space with limited views of the street below.

Delightful evening. Party of 7. Everyone raved about their meals. The Bison short ribs, pork Osco…read moreBuco, and the Montana Poblano were the hit of the table. Even though it was very busy our server maintained a friendly and prompt level of service. The vibe is upscale casual. I would definitely dine here again.

Groovy, fun place to visit while in Bozeman! Staff is friendly, and great atmosphere! Beers were…read morespot on! My hubs ordered elk burger (first time) and I had the ahí tuna nachos. Everything was tasty! Big shout out to Olivia. This young lady is sweet, confident, knowledgeable, and fun! Hopefully, we'll be back again!

Grace H. was our server, and she did a phenomenal job! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure…read morewe had a great experience. My wife ordered a steak, and the crust they put on their steaks is absolutely fantastic--perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. They also managed to cook it to a perfect medium, exactly as requested. We arrived right at the opening rush, so we expected things might take a while, but our food came out quickly and everything was cooked to perfection. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful experience all around. Definitely a 5-star visit!

Obsessed with their back patio!! Food was amazing and our server was very nice and accommodating…read more Best of all they are dog friendly!

I walked to this restaurant and was a little confused about where to enter. There are apparently…read moretwo entrances but one goes directly in and I thought it was just some side door. I was eating solo and was seated really quickly. It was a while before anyone came up to the table to start taking my order. I was going to go with a lower rating, but they redeemed themselves enough. I went pretty simple, a bacon cheeseburger and fries. I did opt for bison since I had never eaten it. My waitress, once she came to the table, was incredibly nice and did check in a few times - not overly so like some can do. I appreciated that. I did order the burger medium and it came out medium well to well, but I attribute that to bison cooking quicker and it really didn't matter to me anyway. Burger was good. Fries were good. I contemplated dessert, but the cookie they serve with the ice cream is oatmeal, but I was told they have a brownie and ice cream option. Sign me up! The waitress brought it out a little later, the brownie nice and warm. It was good. No complaints. This place is t great, but it is good and the food is less expensive than some of the options I had around here. I'd definitely go back if I am in the area again. I might even have to try to get some bison meat at home.

Food! Chefs kiss Service! Just personal and fantastic…read more Quality! Worth every cent Atmosphere! Just perfect Two nights in a row and we've covered the menu. Hard to pick a favorite so I'll just say yea order it. Although, the roasted cauliflower was freaking whoa wow! The pizzas are perfect and the wines, yes please more. Make this a regular stop and enjoy. Thanks to the fabulous servers, chefs and broader team for making my first visit(s) perfect Oh lastly, the kitchen counter is a treat. Sit there

This is a highly recommended restaurant and very popular…read more It really straddles between 3 and 4 stars. The good, the brocolini was excellent. Seasoned and cooked to perfection. The appetizers also arrived quickly after order. The garlic scrapes were also good. The pizza was good. We had the diavola and mostarda. Both were good thin crust pizzas with decent flavor. The best part was there was not a lot of residual oil on the pizza. The service after the appetizer was really rough. The server was friendly but it took over an hour to get our food order. They are always busy but the wait was a bit excessive. It gets really crowded which is good for the restaurant, make sure to make reservations if you want to try it out.

The food we had here was amazing! The beef short rib, with hatch chile cheesy grits was out of this…read moreworld! We also had the bone in pork schnitzel with potatoes. Also amazeballs!! The strawberry salad was fantastic as well. The service was top notch, Indy (sp?) and Kate were awesome! We loved the vibe and decor! We dug this place so much we had dinner here two nights in a row! We will absolutely be back on our next trip to Bozeman! Strong work!

We were really disappointed with our experience at 1864, especially considering our bill was $169…read more It took over 30 minutes just to receive a simple vodka soda. Unfortunately, the service didn't improve from there. I ordered the meatballs, and they had to be sent back twice. The first time they came out cold. The second time they came back mushy that they were inedible. After the second attempt, I asked to have the meatballs removed from the bill since I never received an acceptable dish. Instead of trying to make it right, the bartender told me they would not remove them from the check. Everyone can have an off night, but what really left a bad impression was the lack of customer service and unwillingness to correct the problem. For the amount we spent, I expected much better food, service, and a willingness to stand behind what was served.

We had a quick bite in this Montana like modern steak house. The staff was super attentive and very…read morefriendly. I had a waygu steak tartare which was great. The mixed salad was nothing special - hastily put together and the salad looks. Their crab cake was delicious. This was definitely a good spot to enjoy the warm hospitality of a great Montana like atmosphere.

We dined at Open Range on Christmas Eve and had a great time…read more I was a little hesitant to make a reservation since past reviews seem to be a hit or miss. But, my husband and I decided to bite the bullet. There aren't many options for Christmas Eve dining in town anyway. Our waitress, who seemed to also be one of the bartenders was very sweet. We sat close to the entrance so we got a little cold when the front doors opened but it wasn't bad overall. The interior was very cute and inviting. We ordered way too much food but I'll break it down dish by dish... * Lemon Drop: Worth every penny. I wish I had more in a glass. * Bone Marrow: Not bad. It could have used a tad more seasoning but the sourdough bread definitely helped elevate the flavor. I wish the bread was toasted but no big deal. * French Onion Soup: Delicious! My husband hates onions but loved the soup here. It was especially tasty on a semi-cold Christmas Eve night. * 16 oz. Ribeye: Cooked perfectly. I love a cast iron seared steak and the beef tallow made it even better. We decided to split a steak - already knowing we'd order way more than two people could eat. * Lobster Mac & Cheese: It was much better than I was expecting. * Heirloom Baby Carrots: There was something about this dish that just didn't do it for me. I'm not sure if it was the spices, or lack of, but still better than others. * Cornbread skillet: A reliable side if it's something you're craving but nothing to write home about. * Cookie skillet: Not very exciting. The cookie was okay but the huckleberry ice cream made it much better. * Dow's 10-year: Treat yourself! This port was the perfect balance of sweet and smooth. My husband also ordered french fries and there was nothing special about 'em. He's not a fan of truffle fries so these were plain. I personally think the truffle fries would have been a better option. All in all, our bill was about $240. Definitely not an every day dining experience for us but we're happy to come back, with a few menu alterations, on special occasions.

Located downstairs from the main street - seating in the bar area seems much cozier than the main…read moredining room. Food and service was pretty average - we like to order an adult beverage before dinner and peruse the menu. We were told the bar was backed up so we should get our food order in. So, not a take-your-time kinda place. Not rude, but not chill. Shared a 1/2 portion wedge salad @ $12 - perfect for two and tasty. Main entrees were a bit disappointing: 8 oz Tenderloin Filet @ $54 was cooked a bit more than requested and it came with (2) baked potatoes which we've never seen before (+ $4 upcharge). The Pan Seared Trout @ $34 was prepared nicely but there is not any flavor; served w/ a Blackberry BBQ but very sparingly. Super bland. Would come back to visit the bar - would consider ordering a burger, but wouldn't return for the main entrees.

Stopped into Copper on a Friday evening and grabbed seats at the bar before heading down to…read moreYellowstone the next day. The food and drinks were excellent, but the highlight of the night was Trent. We were looking for recommendations on things to do in the area, and Trent absolutely delivered. Scenic drives, sightseeing spots, Yellowstone stops, local attractions--you name it, he had a recommendation for it. The suggestions were coming faster than we could write them down, and every time we thought he was done, he'd remember three more places we needed to see. His food and cocktail recommendations were spot on, and he was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. As an added bonus, his voice carries exceptionally well, so hearing all of those recommendations was never an issue, even on a busy Friday night. Copper is a great spot, but Trent is what made the experience memorable. If you find yourself sitting at his bar, settle in--you'll leave with a great meal, a great drink, and a much longer list of places to visit than you arrived with.

First night in Bozeman and I feel like I already had my favorite bite (and my favorite server) for…read morethe trip... Adriana was incredible - the wines were perfectly paired, the banter was great (we got reccs for future meals / bars on top of how good we were taken care of in the present) the menu was fully known front to back - our meals were all split into two plates without asking - 11/10 service The food was SO good whole menu was on point - the trout can't be missed and they know it's a star... the sleeper hit was the bread and butter - I honestly don't care about bread and butter usually - it's fine - but theirs had so much thought and care put into it - it set us up for the rest of the deliciousness that was to come. Stellar meal and server, no notes

The vegan zucchini noodles are amazing, even if you don't normally eat vegan. They're creamy but…read morestill light and go great with the fresh bread and huckleberry salad. Cool rustic/elegant mountain animal decor and very friendly service.