Mercantile Steak

We just went by the reviews here while trying to find a restaurant on the way and kalispell was mid…read moreway to our destination. Boy the reviews don't lie! This was our best pick! It boasts of barbecue style sandwiches and menu and this place was packed on a Friday at 3pm! Hosts looked like are the owners of the place made every effort to go above and beyond to seat the guests and look after them. They have the bar seating facing the kitchen where we occupied the last 2 seats remaining in the restaurant getting the live action right in front of us. We ordered the PBJ (pork belly jelly bites) and brisket cheese steak sandwich with jalapeno mac n cheese on the side. Both the dishes were amazing and we will surely stop by here again when in the area. The whole sassy sandwiches section look like a must try. Only thing we will try to avoid here is the desserts that were not bad at all but because we saw them being made in front of us now we know it is just assembled we may not order more of that. We got the huckleberry peach cobbler and banana pudding. Both the dishes aren't really made from scratch and had we not seen how they're assembled we may not judge it too harshly.

Server Kaylee G was horrible. I can see she's overworked and overwhelmed, and even though she took…read moreforever to get to us every time and it was impossible to flag her down making our meal last 2.5 hours when we're on limited time on our trip, I tried to be really nice to her, when I made simple, normal requests, she gave me an unsmiling look and made me feel very uncomfortable. I think she needs more training in service. The owners were very nice and exemplified what I think service should be. The bacon mac was not good and rather flavorless. Mac & cheese is one of the benchmarks of a good BBQ place. Collard greens I think had BBQ sauce? making them very tangy and not good at all, almost inedibly sour for me. They tasted better the next day mixed with other things. Elk sausage came smothered in more BBQ sauce and mustard. I wish these were on the side so that I could control how much sauce was on there. Cornbread seemed good but if I really looked at it, the cornbread was rather bland and the server instructed us to put honey on it. Well anything is good when you pour honey & butter over it. Loved the decor. I think because they're so busy, it became quantity over quality, unfortunately.

Welcoming atmosphere as soon as you walk in! ENJOY!

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The Knead Cafe

4.6(300 reviews)

0.2 mi

Wow...what an experience at the Knead Cafe in Kalispell. The food is extraordinary....the menu is…read morescrumptious with numerous items...Biscuits and Gravy...Eggs Benedict...fabulous scones...Waffles...Unique egg dishes...then there is lunch....Great Soups and Salads...There are a number of fusion specialties like the Cuban Rueben....It is virtually impossible to pick a favorite! You need to go numerous times to find a favorite! Owners Mike and Sarah McFeely are on duty every day they are open with a Great Staff and very homey welcoming environment. Don't miss this gem! You won't be disappointed!

While visiting our son in Montana we went to breakfast at Knead and I was not disappointed. The…read morestaff was very friendly and the food was excellent. They even have gluten free pastry options. Definitely will come back.

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Sticky toffee pudding

Mercantile Steak

4.2(187 reviews)

0.0 mi

My wife and I visited Mercantile Steak for our 25th Anniversary and the entire experience was…read morewonderful! The food was prepared to perfection, the drinks were spot-on, the vibe of the restaurant was welcoming and warm, and Josephina, our server, was awesome! They even had a signed Happy Anniversary card on our table waiting for us! Highly recommend this place if you are in Kalispell or near Flathead Valley in MT!

I loved the ambiance here. It feels upscale and current and has a good energy. I sat at the bar…read moreboth times I visited, but ate a full meal. There's an interesting selection of wine (not large, but interesting), and the popover bread thing is to die for. Maybe not die...but I'd be sick for a day if I got to have it the next. Some of the items I ordered were just okay, and one of the two nights I was there the food took forever and a day to arrive. The calamari was nothing special, and the burrata was just okay, too. But the filet (oscar style) was tasty and I would get it again. If I go back to Kalispell I'll make another visit to Mercantile. It's a nice, fine-dining experience without dealing with traffic and waiting in lines to eat like you do at Whitefish.

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Atomic Tacos

4.2(32 reviews)

0.4 mi

Best shrimp tacos I have had in a long time. Fresh and light and ohhh so good. Wanted more! Only…read morecomplaint is that they should let you order individual tacos so you can sample the others. A flight of 3 different Tacos would be awesome. Clean and neat, modern light atmosphere. Staff was very friendly.

Authentic corn tortilla tacos and I appreciate the double layer :). Order time was fast and the…read moretaste was great.

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Beef taco with chips and sauce

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Salad²

5.0(1 review)

0.4 mi

Delicious, healthy menu! Great Service! So glad I stopped to order lunch. Will keep my eye out for…read morefuture Salad 2 Truck sightings!

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Salad 2 Truck

Namaste Montana

4.3(59 reviews)

2.6 mi

Went for lunch on a week day for first time... Was so…read moreexcited to try this place. The restaurant has a great interior and our server Preston from Creston was awesome Friend got a thali lunch plate and I ordered a few items on my bucket list ... pani puri and chat samosa and a chili cauliflower dish. Total was around $40.00 which I thought was awesome also came home with leftovers. Will be stopping again!

We stopped by Namaste Montana for their weekend lunch buffet around 2 PM and were pleasantly…read moresurprised that there was still a good selection of food available. The buffet was well stocked, with a nice variety of chicken, shrimp, and vegetarian dishes, along with salad, naan, rice and desserts. Overall, the flavors were enjoyable and well-seasoned. The only downside was that the chicken was a bit dry, though still flavorful. One nice touch is that beverages are included with the buffet. We ordered a mango lassi and masala chai, and both were absolutely delicious --definitely highlights of the meal. The dessert selection included carrot pudding and ras gulla (pillowy, spongy balls soaked in syrup), fruit salad and 2 other unlabeled square bars. While they appeared authentic, they were a little too sweet for our taste or lack of flavor so we weren't as excited about that part of the buffet. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was comfortable. We also appreciated how the buffet was set up and maintained. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and we'd be interested in coming back to try some of their à la carte menu items next time.

Namaste !!

Masala Dosa !!

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Tandoori Paneer Tikka !!

Casa Mexico

3.7(265 reviews)

0.9 mi

Food was amazing! We had Tacos el Carbon, chicken mole, and chicken ala crema. So good! Food was…read moreflavorful, hot, and the service was great! Would definitely eat here again.

The service is always good, it's fast+ like ready nearly immediately! the wait staff is always…read morepleasant and kind and the food is good! The restaurant is clean and it's overall a wonderful place to eat- we at least visit every 2 weeks. If you're looking for a pleasant warm environment with great food, and amazing customer service this is where to go.

Bean Tostada "senior plate" with rice & beans

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Side of guacamole

Panera Bread

2.8(74 reviews)

2.5 mi

I haven't been to Panera in several years and I think this is my first time coming for BREAKFAST…read more Arrived and the building is HUGE. It was 8am on a Wednesday and the place was EMPTY. I wondered how they stay in business. Walked to the self service computer monitor and placed my order. Placed my order but was NOT given the option to have a receipt (not even an emailed receipt). They did have a barcode to scan and track your order on your phone so I did that. It let me track my order but had no receipt option. So I had to go to the counter and ask for one. Order came out pretty quickly. This is what I ate: 1 - latte - this was the best thing I ordered and was pretty good. Right amount of froth and temperature was good. Quality espresso as well. 2 - Croissant bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. This was a pre-made breakfast sandwich that they heated in a microwave. Similar to what you would get at Starbucks. Nothing special, just ok. 3 - Cinnamon roll - I saw they advertised a "new recipe" for this and I enjoy a good cinnamon roll and gave it a try. This was the WORST thing I ordered. It was cold and tasted like something I would buy at a grocery store. Would never food ANYONE for being fresh or homemade. There are better options elsewhere!

I'm back with another review because my wife loves Panera, and I go along with it. I tried a…read moreStuffed Salad with Steak the other day, and what an adventure it was. Great idea, actually, and the first couple of bites, I thought, hey, this might be a winner. Then the aftertaste started. Then my wife asked how the steak was, and I realized I hadn't found any steak yet. Lo and behold, after digging through it, I found the steak was actually a tiny steak, well, I'll call them flakes. I knew that because of the color, not the texture, they were too small to determine texture. My wife and I discussed it after studying the tiny flecks for a while, and we had to assume that was my steak. No thanks, I tossed it and looked for something to get the taste out of my mouth. I guess I am just not a sophisticated eater.

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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Chick-fil-A

4.1(83 reviews)

3.0 mi

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They went above and beyond taking care of us. I know we were an inconvenience to them, but they…read moremade us feel welcome and at ease. This is definitely our new favorite spot to eat at.

Super clean place, it was very busy and there was no where to sit. Good place if you go there when…read moreit's not busy. Food was as good as it needs to be.

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Mary K.

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7

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4 years ago

So good, and really cute space. The cocktails are great and the food is delicious. The poutine with the chipped prime rib is killer and the prime rib dip is great too. Next time I'm eager to try the lobster Mac and cheese. read more

Ned S.

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24

4

2 years ago

Great food, friendly staff, and great live music! Love this place. Will definitely be coming back again.

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My wife and I visited Mercantile Steak for our 25th Anniversary and the entire experience was…read morewonderful! The food was prepared to perfection, the drinks were spot-on, the vibe of the restaurant was welcoming and warm, and Josephina, our server, was awesome! They even had a signed Happy Anniversary card on our table waiting for us! Highly recommend this place if you are in Kalispell or near Flathead Valley in MT!

I loved the ambiance here. It feels upscale and current and has a good energy. I sat at the bar…read moreboth times I visited, but ate a full meal. There's an interesting selection of wine (not large, but interesting), and the popover bread thing is to die for. Maybe not die...but I'd be sick for a day if I got to have it the next. Some of the items I ordered were just okay, and one of the two nights I was there the food took forever and a day to arrive. The calamari was nothing special, and the burrata was just okay, too. But the filet (oscar style) was tasty and I would get it again. If I go back to Kalispell I'll make another visit to Mercantile. It's a nice, fine-dining experience without dealing with traffic and waiting in lines to eat like you do at Whitefish.

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