You don't come here for the food, you come here for the fun and if you're in whitefish this is a destination. Multiple Bars Counter Service Food Live band (some nights) Venue 5/5 Music 5/5 Food 2/5 In town for a wedding and we did the after party at Great Nothetn and it was so much fun. People were friendly and the band clearly has a big following. Recommendation - eat somewhere else, but enjoy the music and dance the night away at Great Northern. read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - Live Music - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Cool place. We flew in today, long travel day and looking for a low key place for a bite and a couple drinks. My husband and I both ordered the BLT with turkey- he got fries as a side, I ordered onion rings with ranch of course. The sandwiches were good. Nothing crazy but good. Fries were great, seasoned well or I was just really hungry but I loved them. Onion rings were also good- fairly large order. The ranch was not the sweet ranch than many restaurants have- this was a good buttermilk one. Had a couple beers and wine and hung out watching sports. The vibe is local dive bar, which we enjoy. You order at a back window and the food is brought to your table. The bar is separate order. Overall, a solid place. We'd come again. read more

Disgusting. Needed a chisel to get the cheese off my baked potato Dirty, nasty. Sorry kid

Maybe the nastiest bartender i've ever experienced in my lifetime, which says a lot, because I've been to thousands of bars. She was incredibly rude to me, I saw her being rude to others around her, I just don't expect that in a nice place like Montana, maybe some soulless city but not in a place that everyone else is so nice and kind. Like the guy said next to me, if you don't wanna work in the service industry and you're miserable, go get another job. read more

Super cute dive bar with good food! We ordered chicken and sausage gumbo (soup of the day), several different baked potatoes, a cheeseburger and buffalo chicken wrap. We thought everything was great and very reasonable priced. The guy taking our order for the food was friendly and brought my son a refill when he spilled his drink at the table. We ordered a drink from the bar to take to the table and thought the service was fine. The bar was busy and we had to wait a couple of minutes, but that was it. Overall great experience and would recommend! read more

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Love this place great people great food. I was super prompt and always give you an estimated time when you order to go.

Stopped in for a drink and maybe a burger. Waited 10 minutes for the bartender (long blonde hair and glasses) to acknowledge us. She gave me the 1 minute look and then walked over after cleaning up a bit then took our orders. Got a bit snarky with my husband regarding beer and the menus. She was efficient in mixing/pouring and was even more efficient telling us what owed. She was just rude, but only with us but with locals as well. Really sad to be such a cool place with a fun vibe, only to have it ruined by rude staff. Seems to be a theme though. Too many great spots in Whitefish to visit, so avoiding this spot will be easy to do. read more

Leave politics ouf of your bar. Dont let your Soundman lose business for you. Its the bar owners rights to express their politics if they wish. But from what I was told it was not their decision. Their Soundman decided to display his politics in a very large poster above his station. You could not miss it. When asked about it and told it offended us, he dug in and told us its his right to post his poster In the bar. The owner might not agree. Its also our rights not support a bar that would offend more than half the population. How stupid is that if the business is there to make money. There are a lot of other great places that dont alienating their customers. And the real let down is we were out celebrating our anniversary with friends. The bar that used to be great time really let us down . We all have our political beliefs and I support the right to express it. But I hope the Owners are not that stupid to allow their Soundman to alienate their customers and lose business for them. Let's just have a good time and leave the politics at home. Hard to lose good paying customers , easy to find a new Soundman. read more

I adore dive bars and my expectations are low when it comes to them. But, going in on a Saturday night to be "greeted" by a guy who was so extremely rude right when you walk in and speaks to me as if i just insulted his mother was disgraceful behavior and disappointing. Ended up going to the Bulldog saloon and was by far nicer. So, shoutout to them, your money is better spent elsewhere. read more

My partner and I love to stop in when we're in town. The BLT is so good. It's nothing fancy, very simple but perfect. Like an old school homemade BLT on the square sliced toast (can't recall if it's white or wheat) The fries are always sooooo crispy and hot and fresh and salty! I'm not a crinkle cut fan because I feel like they're never crispy enough...but not these. Fantastic, give me 14 of 'em (ifykyk lol) Patio is big, cool, and nicely shaded. Inside is classic small town dive, in the best way possible. Service is great and the food comes out quickly but is always fresh. read more

Stopped in while visiting Whitefish. Staff was very friendly. Food was ok. I ordered a burger, it was alright. We also got the fried greenbeans, ranch was good. Hubs got the loaded nachos, this was a lot and it was actually good. Chips were soggy and good salsa. Ambiance was a little loud even though it wasn't crowded at all. There were kids in there but also a few tables of drunk folks, reminded me of the pubs in Ireland. Cool place. read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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I came to this spot last night. First time ever here and the band was great. Although the service was terrible. Most of the bartenders were either hammered drunk and or high. When bartenders are too busy taking shots with customers and not actually doing their job helping customers that's an issue. read more

Staff is nice, vibes are good, drinks are delicious! What's not to like about that? We didn't eat a meal so can't comment on that but otherwise it's a thumbs up. read more

Stopped in for lunch, ordered the fish tacos. went to eat my second one and there was a medium length hair wrapped in amongst the slaw and fish. immediate nope. Tossed our food and left. won't be going back. read more

Bloody Mary Great atmosphere dark kinda dive bar vibes Full bar, great food, great customer service c read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - Bloody Mary Great atmosphere dark kinda dive bar vibes Full bar, great food, great customer service - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

Loved this place. As we searched for a happy hour bar in Whitefish, we stumbled upon this gem in the heart of downtown. Walking in, we were transported in time. Imagine bars you were in 10 or 20 years ago. Now imagine a bar that has been in business over 100 years. Timeless memorabilia on the walls, plus pool, bar games, and live music. And did I mention the ice-cold and reasonably priced drinks? In the short two hour period we stayed, our opinion of this watering hole only went up. read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - Bar area - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

Food was great. Ordered Rueben and Fried Chicken Sandwich. Both were very good.. However the guy at the counter where you order was a Dick!! Hope he owned the place because he was not a very good employee. He just took our order that was all. He asked what we wanted to drink and we said just water. We paid and my wife put a dollar and change in a tip jar on the counter. I overheard him say to another employee " They only gave me a dollar and they want water". He said water was around the corner if we wanted it.It was in a water jug on the bar. Now this guy doesn't cook or serve the food. He just takes the order. I guess his order taking requires compensation. He made the same comment to the guy in front of me ordering. He paid with a card. Didn't add a tip and the guy made a smart add remark to him also. Dude is a such a tool!!! read more

The Great Northern is a staple. I grew up in this area and the Northern has existed as long as I have. Some may say go to the Bulldog for a burger, but the Northern has the better burgers. It's very popular and usually crowded but the space is also quite large. They host live music here. And for the uninitiated, the signs that adorn the walls are all failed Whitefish businesses so it's always a trip down memory lane. You order food at the back and beers at the bar, it's two separate tabs. read more

Filled with locals! (& we loved it- they were all friendly and welcoming to us!) Good seating areas, nice selection of drinks, and good fried bar food. A great place to sit, and- as we discovered- watch a game of hockey on tv! read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Pretty fun dive bar that's jam packed during peak times. Live music. Three coin-op pool tables, shuffleboard ($2 at the bar for the pucks), a bit dirty and grimy but shit tons of character whoo hoo. read more

They have excellent hamburgers. You're going to pay higher than usual for it but they're good. Location has several pool tables and a shuffle board. read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

When you walk in, it feels like a dark dive bar filled with locals that all ignore you. I kept walking and finally saw the order window way in the back. I placed my order and felt he was in a rush even though no one else was in that area I told him I'm sharing the patty melt and it arrived on two plates but one half was a lot bigger than the other half which was kinda annoying as we had to re-cut it It tasted pretty good. But it did need salt and the bread was very dry. Comes with a green salad which is just a pile of lettuce There's old French fries on the floor. This place seems a little rough around the edges and I didn't feel quite safe. Normally I do love a good dive bar. read more

This was a fun environment for at least a one-time visit. We went for lunch and the burger and fried shrimp were good. The patio was nice.

We like this place. Two years ago they had the best steak sandwiches but they no longer serve them. We ordered a couple of burgers and apple cider. Good burgers, marginal side salads. Love the mushrooms. The on tap cider packs a punch. My husband loves the cider but misses the steak sandwich. read more

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Went to eat for lunch with a group of 9 or so. The bartender was pleasant and helpful and overall pretty empty with no wait for lunch during the busy season. The place is almost entirely self serve (but no one will tell you that so you'll just end up sitting without anyone coming) in that you walk up to the counter to order as well get refills which isn't a big problem but the some of the staff are pretty much jerks. I asked what they recommended and got a "whatever is fast and easy" as a response from a "younger cashier". Didn't bother me much itself, although the staff thought it was funny enough to make fun of me in the kitchen for even asking. My buddy didn't tip since he felt he was doing all the "service" himself and the cashier/staff restaurant staff were dicks, so they gave us some complaint about tourists not needing to tip when we went to order. The food was okay, food was relatively fast but service sucked, and the "younger" cashier/staff was rude minus the bartender and older gentleman who was in the kitchen. You're better off supporting a business who cares. read more

Great dive bar! You must visit when in Whitefish. Love all the signs. Look for sale on Coors tall boys

Food quality / price (value) rating: I have no idea because the barmaid with curly blond hair completely ignored me. My wife and I walked into this place and sat at the bar. It is obvious to the sighted and awake that we are together. The barmaid came over, curtly stated "Go online and order your food at the end of the bar". (Apparently there's no wait staff). She then asks my wife if she'd like a drink, so she orders a grapefruit juice, which turns out to be mostly high fructose corn syrup. The barmaid immediately walks away without even acknowledging me, brings back the grapefruit juice, ignores me again, and walks away. She then spends the next 10 minutes doing bar cleanup work, and continues to ignore us. I finally get her attention, ask what I owe, and leave the two bucks on the bar and we leave. Certainly one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. Highly NOT recommended! read more

Incredibly cozy, cool interior with vintage signage. Friendly service. Lively dive bar scene. Kids allowed earlier in the day -- we brought our little one. Great American bar-type food. I loved the KJ salad and my husband the lasagna was pretty good. Perfect place to end the day. read more

Great sandwiches and many beers to choose from. Order food from the back....beers at the bar. Classic Whitefish bar!! read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

No frills but good drinks, decent food, and relaxed atmosphere. Their wings are in the top 5 I've maybe ever had so that is a must order! Definitely worth the stop in just for that. read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - a deer head mounted on the wall - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

It's shoulder season here now so the bar was slow compared to the busy seasons. Just locals and the same folks I remember for days gone by. Service was fast, accurate, and friendly which was pleasantly surprising. A few different signs but not much else seems to have changed. read more

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If you are looking for a great outside patio bar to enjoy while in Whitefish this summer, pop in here! It's a total dive bar, but it is hopping. We couldn't believe how reasonable our two beers and two Malibu rum and diet cokes were ($15!) The patio is a hidden gem after a great day of hiking. read more

I have a friend living in Montana and when I visit, I make sure to stop here. It's a good bar with stiff drinks and good bar food. If you're ever in the area, stop in. Cool atmosphere and interesting decor. read more

Horrible service! When we walked in we were told it would be a 30 minute wait for food. We decided we would order and wait the half hour. 30 minutes past, then 45 minutes past, finally after nearly an hour my husband went up and asked about our order. It had been sitting there and no one brought it out. We were sitting two tables away from the kitchen. It took an hour to get one BLT sandwhich. No apology or compensation. read more

Great drinks, generous pours, charming/historic building with a great mix of locals and visitors. Oh, and dang that burger was good!

Never ever in my 51 years have I had, much less even seen an employee get in a customers face SCREAMING! The guy who took our order at the register brings to our table two of our three lunch plates. One minute later a girl with purple hair who we had had no previous interaction with brings out the third plate. We were just chit chatting amongst ourselves, everything was good until my daughter simply ask about the chips and hot sauce she ordered. Purple hair girl says with a MAJOR attitude 'It's not on my ticket, if it's not on my ticket then you didn't order it and your not getting it if you didn't pay for it' and then she whips around back to the kitchen. All three of us are still sitting with our mouths wide open trying to figure out if we missed something when she returns and SLAMS the ticket on the table "here's your FUCKING ticket and you didn't FUCKING order chips and hot sauce!" And storms off again. I go to the register to talk to someone to find out what the heck is going on and why they allow a employee to act like that. She then comes to the register and is screaming in my face, idk what she was even saying because at this point I'm yelling too. TRYING to inform her we DID order chips and hot sauce but how was I suppose to know it wasn't on HER ticket or that we didn't pay for it. It's not like we got and itemized receipt or anything. We ordered, we paid, that was it‍ WE didn't kno the guy did not put chips and hot sauce on the ticket. It was the CRAZIEST MOST UNCALLED FOR REACTION that I have EVER seen. Never ever again will I go to that place. Nothing else came of the situation. No apology from management or anyone. This was the first place my daughter took me after picking me up from the airport in Kalispell after a long flight. Welcome to F'ing Montana read more

My rating is based on everything except food (I didn't order any). My spicy ceasar was blended beautifully and only cost $5! Very spacious bar area with lots of tasty, middle section has pool tables etc. and there is outdoor seating. I hear they have live music regularly as well. The bartender was attentative to my order and was very pleasant. read more

Great Northern Bar & Grill - Ceasar - New American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

6 reviews 2 minutes ago So rude! I didn't even get a chance to order a drink before the bartender said bye to me a dismissed me and I have no clue why. read more

Don't bother! Even though your money is just as good as the locals, they clearly don't want it. They are rude, won't tell people to go to the back to order...just watch people at a table waiting for services. Bartender had quippy answers to our questions. Not worth it! read more

Fun place to go for drinks. Went on 2 different nights - first night had a countryish band playing....guy on banjo/guitar was extremely talented and for the life of me, can't remember his name. On the second night another band played, but I preferred the DJ that played in between their sets... Alcohol is free pour rather than measured (which was pointed out to me by my Canadian friends since everything is measured in Canada) and they even accept Canadian money! Very surprising - don't have to exchange it. Didn't try any of the food there, but it looked decent... read more