Perfect vacation for all ages just relax have fun even a three-year-old has full range of the ranch!read more

I'm still on cloud 9 from my visit so I think now is the perfect time to write this review. We…read moreopted to go for the adult only retreat as our youngest child (the only one left) had no desire to go and if we weren't taking our kid we certainly didn't want to deal with anyone else's. Going into this trip I didn't know much, other than they had horses and that was what I wanted to do - ride horses. We arrived really early in the morning and was picked up at the airport, which was the size of a postage stamp. It was really easy to find our person, who grabbed our bags and loaded them into the trailer while we sat in the van. Met some others that were on the trip on the way to the lodge. Upon arrival they had a tent setup in the front where they greeted us, gave us a bag with a map of the property and list of that week's activities, told us our rooms weren't ready yet but they would find us when they were. Now - I'm going to note that they said they would find us when our room was ready and I didn't think they really would. We continued to check in to see when the room would be ready, but then later I saw them literally hunting someone down to give her keys - so they will indeed find you. When we checked in the room was a standard lodge room, we had a fridge but our friends didn't, in mentioning this in passing to the staff they brought them a fridge. Talk about service! We spent the next four days riding horses mostly, but also enjoying the company of the other guests and hearing stories from the staff. While we were really heavy on the horse rides we also enjoyed taking a tour of the elk preserve and clay sporting. We got a ride up to the yoga spot for a view (weren't too keen on hiking up there) and spent a good amount of time in the bar with fellow guests chatting up the staff. Everyone was amazing and so accommodating- I had said it was a bucket list trip but the staff at the Averill ranch has me seriously considering returning next year. Thank you for the memories.

My children and I had a wonderful time at Western Trails. Leo was a fantastic wrangler, and made…read moreour ride fun and exciting. We enjoyed the variety of the ride - riding through the neighborhood, through bamboo tunnels, and the riverbed. The horses were well-behaved, and well cared for. At the end of the ride, we were allowed to feed them carrots. We will definitely be returning for another ride in the near future.

Took my 7 year old daughter here at 11 am on Thursday September 26th. We had Leo as our guide and…read morehe made the day extra special for my daughter. He talked to her the entire time and made her feel like a real western rider. He was so sweet! You can tell these horses are very loved and cared for. They are loyal to him and do whatever he says. You can tell they love him. He was amazing! The trail was beautiful. We went right by a river and it was tranquil and relaxing. We will be back!

BEST GUEST RANCH UNDER THE BIG SKY!!!…read more What an incredible experience! The Bar W Guest Ranch went above and beyond to make my stay exceptional. Clean comfortable accommodations in a picturesque setting, knowledgeable, helpful staff made my Adults Only week one to remember. I traveled alone but never felt that way thanks to the incredible hospitality the staff offers, but I can see how the ranch would also be the perfect place for couples, girlfriend getaways, and family vacations. The food was plentiful, good, and healthy and they make adjustments per the guests' preferences or dietary concerns. I rode to my heart's content, which is what I came here to do. The horses are gorgeous and healthy and treated well. I was a little rusty, not having ridden in a while, but the staff had me feeling confident after the first day. I would definitely recommend the Bar W to anyone looking for an exceptional quest ranch experience. I loved it so much, I hope to come back next year!

Went on the two hour trail ride with our family and it was a great activity to see the forest! All…read morethe wranglers were so knowledgeable and comfortable. Safety demonstration was super easy and we got comfortable quickly on our horses. My only two cons: First, I felt two hours was too long - this is my personal opinion. I was very sore by the end and I got a bit bored about halfway through. Second, it was pretty quiet the whole ride. There was no explanations or guiding, little to no conversation - which is definitely hard when you're in a line. For two hours, the silence just made it feel long. Overall, this was a great and unique experience and Bar W does a great job!

Our family of 12 loved this place!! We learned so much about the Clydesdales, and loved how hands…read moreon the experience was! The horses were beautiful and gentle! Highly recommend visiting the Clydesdale outpost!

This place was definitely fun! The employees were super great and interactive! The part where we…read morepet the horses was the best part but I really wish they would've let us pet them for longer as it was only about 20 minutes. I'm not gonna lie I was a little disappointed about the short amount of time we got to hang with the horses. Overall I would rate this place 4.5 stars

Good ambiance and service was great. Food was very good and we were very satisfied with this place…read more Got the prime rib and it was very good. Also, the horseradish dip was really good, better than any I've had. My wife and I don't usually like that but even she liked the dip.

This is a private country club. Super loud. We did not stay. That should be stated. Especially…read moreafter a long drive.

Service was good. I got the chicken Cesar salad and it was horrible. Bottled dressing and extremely…read moreovercooked chicken. Tater tots were good but ranch dressing was bottled as well. Fried pickles were frozen. The others in my party had burgers and they seemed ok. No desire to come back.

My first visit to this restaurant It was a very pleasant room and bar. Our server was pleasant…read moreand friendly. I ordered the Southwestern BLT with soup and both were excellent.

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!

on't waste your time if you don't have a reservation. Despite having numerous empty tables, we were…read moretold they do not accept walk-ins and were offered seats at the bar even though our party included a minor. There was no effort to explain the situation or provide realistic options. What made the experience even worse was what happened afterward. When I called to speak with management, I was hung up on once, then accused of being rude simply because I asked to be placed on the waitlist. My husband and children were standing beside me during the entire interaction, and there was absolutely nothing rude about what I said. Instead of addressing our concerns, the manager chose to make false accusations and claimed she would report me to the owner. If your policy is reservation only, be upfront about it. Don't advertise a fine dining experience while treating potential customers with disrespect. Excellent restaurants are defined not only by their food but by how they treat people and this experience failed on every level. We left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and shocked by the unprofessional behavior. I will never return and cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone expecting courtesy or honest customer service. One star is more than this experience deserved