The Hawthorne is always a good time and a great experience. There's a huge selection of wine and…read moreplenty of good food to choose from as well. The service is always Eggcellent.

Look, I love wine, but I'm no sommelier. I usually just point and say, "That one looks French!" But…read morewalking into The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room in Helena changed the game. This isn't one of those stuffy, velvet-rope wine bars; it's genuinely "New York chic meets Montana," which is the only atmosphere I ever want to be in. The main reason this place is magic? The staff. We had a server who was less of a server and more of a wine wizard. I told them I liked things that were "a little sassy, maybe a bit moody," and they didn't even blink. Instead, they completely crafted the perfect flight of wine flights for us to sample. It was like a personalized, four-course journey for my tastebuds. Every single pour was a winner, and the knowledge they dropped on us was actually interesting and not at all intimidating. I learned more in 30 minutes than I did in a decade of frantically googling "what is terroir?" If you're looking for an amazing wine bar where you can relax, learn something new, and taste truly incredible stuff without feeling like you need a wine degree, this is it. Go for the ambiance, stay for the wine, and definitely let their knowledgeable service steer the ship. They won't steer you wrong. Highly Recommend: Just tell your server to surprise you. It's the best way to do it.

Great food and service, relaxing quiet atmosphere. Well worth the short drive from downtown. We'll…read moredefinitely be back again

Very charming, cozy atmosphere. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Ingredients for…read moreeverything sounded incredible, but the food was okay. Generous portions. Risotto was was runny from spinach. Duck skin wasn't crisped. Gnocchi and carrots were both really good. Steak was average. Really expected to love this place but was a little underwhelmed. Would give it another chance though.

The wine and beer were ok . The 2 stars are because the server was great and the only server…read moreworking. My husband and I split a turkey sandwich. It was terrible, cheap grocery store bread and a slice of turkey with lettuce and tomato. I wouldn't have made a sandwich like that at home let alone have to pat $16 for it! Do not recommend!

Awesome lunch. Great menu and portions. Exceptional service. Fun place to watch sports. Best prime…read morerib dip we have ever had

Evan made our birthday dinner at Silver Star truly exceptional. From the start, he was welcoming,…read moreattentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He helped guide our choices without being pushy, and his recommendations were spot-on. For his birthday meal, my husband ordered a steak and I had the salmon--both were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Evan checked in at all the right times, making sure everything was just right without ever interrupting the flow of our evening. What really set Evan apart was how he elevated the celebration. He acknowledged my husband's birthday in a genuine, thoughtful way that made the night feel special without being overdone. His attention to detail and friendly, professional demeanor made us feel taken care of from beginning to end. If you're dining at The Silver Star Steak Company, ask for Evan--you won't be disappointed!

I bet this place would be great if you walk in with a Brione suit on and a hot chick on your arm…read more Unfortunately, I only had my adidas black sweat top and tennis shoes one and was not treated well. Other customers that perhaps were perceived as bigger paychecks were consistently served before me. At first I sat at the bar to make it easy for the servers. Unfortunately it was only me and I was abandoned after My drink came and no dinner menus came despite being asked and responding that yes, I need them. So, I took my drink and asked to be seated at a table. the table next to me had about 8 people seated after me, and again they were able to order drinks before my waitress came to me. So, looks matter in this restaurant - a lot! That is never a good sign. My waitress is probably in the wrong career as she was brusque and seemed put off at having to serve 1 person. Maybe she was cursed with being German as I am. The wedge salad I ordered was two small wedge pieces instead of the normal 1 large piece and was ok, but underwhelming in both the size and the amount of blue cheese which was a bit sparse. The 6 oz fillet seemed more like 4 and was ok - the baked potato noticeably smaller than most but loaded at least. The restaurant scene is Helena is pitiful, to be honest. Billings is the place in Montana to be for restaurants. Maybe Bozeman or Missoula but unfortunately, the capital is lacking. The martinis were decent but not as good as the windmill in billings.

outstanding owners, service, selection and ambience! Thank you for accommodating our large crew!read more

Great place. But I could not find the bottle I was looking for. I looked very hard, but no. Just…read morecould not see it. Maybe they had it, but I couldn't find it. However, after a lot of help from the staff, I found it right in front of me. very helpful but a little pricey. But as they say everything cost a little more in Montana because its worth it.

The nostalgic ambience is awesome. Best steak in town. I can honestly say there wasn't a single…read morebite that wasn't amazing. The waitstaff were very attentive and service was above par. If you're looking for a good meal, don't pass this place up!

I have to admit that Casagranda's is probably the best steakhouse I have ever been to in my life…read more Every thing was wonderful. Service was spot on. We never wanted for a thing. The price was very affordable and each dinner comes with soup and salad and fresh bread and a scoop of ice cream. The steaks we had were excellent cuts of meat and you could tell they took great care with them. I would drive an hour out of my way to eat here again.

I am an avid Yelp user and I walked by this place and it wasn't on here! It is a beautiful new…read morewine bar (1 yr old I think) with incredible high end cheese boards and meat boards. The wine selection is unique and delicious. We tried orange wine for the first time and ate the cheese board and the meat board for dinner. I am pretty picky and was really impressed. I would highly recommend Porter's Corner for date night, girl's night, or a moment of peace with your wine to contemplate where to hike next.

NOT FOLLOWING BASIC HYGIENIC PRACTICES. TOWEL FEE A RIP-OFF…read more A baby (maybe 8-12 months old) in the pool, no swim diaper, no diaper at all. Multiple bar staff didn't notice/didn't care. One bar staff took orders from the family with the baby-- didn't notice lack of diaper or didn't care. I went to the front desk to report it-- the young staffer said there wasn't a manager on site. More concerns: there was a thunder clap, and it took about two minutes after the thunder for staff to tell patrons to get out of the pools (which are all outside). According to one app, the lightning had struck 2 miles away-- which to me, is pretty close. The steam room smells moldy/stale. One patron was spritzing the air with some liquid he brought with him--what the heck?! Who knows what was in it, and too bad it didn't mask the mold smell. The dry sauna was very hot, but wish it had more of the cedar smell that makes them much more pleasant to sit in. Kudos for having a very hot steam room. The pools are NOT very warm. They are comfortably but barely warm. The commercial hot springs in White Sulfur Springs are much warmer. Broadwater Hot Springs isn't a pretty setting-- traffic and houses are visible from the pool, so we must be visible to them. They try with some plantings and flowers, but it's not enough. They pipe in music, which IMO doesn't add anything but noise, but at least it wasn't too loud. There aren't supposed to be children under six years old in the pools-- aside from the baby, there was a child who looked about 4-5 years old. And there aren't supposed to be floaty devices in the pool, but there were-- at least the too-young child wasn't going to drown. In the locker room, with its very slick floors, the non-slip mats are not butted up against each other, so there's a higher risk of slipping. For $2, one can rent a thin, small towel. It is not long enough to fully wrap around anyone who is size 14 or larger. It is not wide enough to cover a tall-ish (5' 7") woman from chest to groin. It's a cheap towel like one would find in a cheap motel, and to charge $2 to rent it is money-grabby. For what you get, even 50 cents is too much. Better and bigger towels please-- and charge a $10 deposit if you're worried people will steal them. And how about charging a fair price for an item that can be re-rented hundreds of times? Costco has a great and affordable selection. Bring a lock if you can-- otherwise a $2 fee for a basic locker lock. $50 for two adults (entry, two inadequate towels, one lock rental), off-smelling stream room, warmish water, and an un-diapered baby-- sorry I bothered with Broadwater Hot Springs.

The food at Broad Water Restaurant was genuinely impressive -- nicely prepared, full of flavor, and…read morebeautifully presented. The kitchen clearly takes pride in what they send out, and it shows. That's why it's such a shame the service side didn't live up to the same standard. Service was noticeably lacking from start to finish. Our table wasn't given cutlery, and no one came back to offer water or drink refills. We had to keep looking around for help, but staff were largely gathered together talking instead of checking on guests. The seating area was uncomfortably cold due to an overhead door being left open. When we politely asked if it could be closed, we were told others wanted it open -- even though there were only two other people nearby. It felt more like a staff preference than a guest-comfort decision. What stood out most was that we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed customers. It's nice to hear staff enjoying their day, but when five or six employees are standing around chatting while tables go unattended, it sends the wrong message. With service that matched the quality of the food, this restaurant could be a real standout. I hope management tightens up the floor service -- the kitchen deserves that support.

We had a great time! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service truly…read morestood out. Our waitress, Coco, was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel valued as guests. She anticipated our needs, checked in at just the right times, and made the entire meal even more enjoyable. Great service can make all the difference, and Coco absolutely delivered. We'll definitely be back!

Great time with friends and family all visiting Helena for a wedding. The service is 10 stars and…read moreI'm bummed I did not get our sever's name. She was awesome and so much fun. Once I saw it on the menu I had to get the GIGANTIC PRETZEL (GP). It was gigantic and it was a pretzel. Great crispy outside and soft warm perfectly cooked inside. Get it, you won't regret it. We all loved it and the queso and hot mustard were a great match. I had the wings, buffalo sauce, and it came with fries. Both were really good. So much food I only ate 4 wings and 1/2 the fries. GP still weighing heavy in my gullet! The Wife had the Classic Mac and Cheese - nice taste but Luke warm instead of hot. Should have sent back to warm up. Her choice. The Kid had the brisket sandwich and garlic parm fries. The sandwich was so big., she ate 1/2 and hardly touched her fries. The fries were delish, as I had to sample a couple for review purposes. The Friend had a Buffalo chicken salad and The Other Friend had enchiladas. Both enjoyed their meals and had leftovers as the servings are generous. Great Time. Great Food. Great Service. Go! Eat Very Well!! HAVE FUN!!!

Great drinks and great bartenders! They often have live music too. Beautiful space! You won't be…read moredisappointed visiting this bar.

Fabulous drinks wonderful atmosphere and great owners!!!! Awesome place to get out of the…read moreelements!!!!