The food was top notch, probably the best onion rings of my life. The service was excellent. Great place.

We used to go here at least 2x a month on our errand day. It was always consistent and good. Note..WAS. We first noticed long term, excellent employees were gone but that happens. We haven't been in a while because of summer obligations. I thought the prices were high before, now th get are ridiculous. The menu is now very limited. They have a chili dog for $19?? Their glacier dip(French dip), BLT and turkey sandwich are $20!! Absolutely insane. The quality has gone down, also. It is no longer accessible in this economy. Sad, because it was our go to. They also stopped serving most of their tried and true items. read more

The two star rating is for the food and the service combined. Not because either was bad, the service was friendly and the place was family charming and clean. The food was ok, but unfortunately we came with high expectations for the fish and chips on a referral. It missed the mark. Although the fish had a crispy batter, the inside for the most part was not flakey and did not have a good mouth feel to it. A person other than our waitress brought the food out which had us asking for everything we needed twice or not knowing the one plate had extra crispy fries on it. In the end it did not matter, none were extra crispy. The food was edible and for what we got maybe a tad bit high $. The two stars hopefully will inspire them, not insult. I think they care to give good service and meals. read more

Early bird special at $11.99 is a good deal IF prepared properly. Pancakes were tough, because they weren't flipped in time. Eggs, bacon and potatoes were good. The waitress just seemed to think I wasn't worth checking on during my meal. My tip was half of what it would have been with great service and more than I should have left. read more

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My brother in law son an i ate lunch after our float fishing trip. The atmosphere is really neat and nostalgic. It was ver clean. The service was excellent. I ordered the monster sandwich. It was essentially a chicken fried steak sandwich with gravy bacon and egg. It would be great for breakfast the steak was tender. My brother in law ordered the glacier dip. He really liked it . My son ordered the daily double. It was impressive. It was an almost 1 lb double cheeseburger with fries. He loved it . The waitress was impressed he finished it. We will definitely return. read more

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Very small menu. Did not have the usual good food! Sorry! We will not go again! In years past I would have given it four stars! Extremely disappointing. Today I would give it zero stars!! read more

The chicken fried steak was horrible. Toughest chew I have ever had. Rest of party had fish and chips that was enjoyed. Service was great; however I had to just quit chewing and probably will never go back! read more

The restaurant was clean and inviting. We were served in good time. The food was hot and delicious. Nothing but good things to say here. We had the early bird special and it is so much food. The pancakes are huge we barely made a dent. read more

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There is some parking in front and a parking lot behind the restaurant. We were seated quickly and our waitress was quick to greet us and grab drinks. Once we placed our order, the food come out fairly quickly. My burger was a bit tough as if it had sat too long on the grill. The thousand island sauce and French fries were good. I also liked the bacon. The menu is simple and has some good options. read more

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Food is good, new menu is limited in comparison to years past and the prices are higher so this is a limited option for my family now.

Lady in the casino was a total cunt said my id was fake even tho is real and when I asked her to scan it again she would not and was very disrespectful read more

I love this place! Classic diner that serves great diner food. I especially love their breakfast....my favorite is the steak tips and mushroom scramble. The wait staff is friendly and the restaurant decor is adorable with all the old fashioned kid cars hanging from the ceiling! This place is a gem! read more

I ordered the Buffalo wings and they were very overdone. They were dried out and tough. I didn't tell our server because from the moment she greeted us it seemed as though she was in a bad mood. A real "Karen" which was her name on the bill. She was very short and seemed annoyed if we asked for anything. When you wait tables, being nice goes a long ways. I feel like this lady is over it and needs to retire. A table got sat in front of us, I paid attention to see how she acted towards them and it was about the same way. So it seems like she doesn't discriminate and acts miserable to everyone. read more

I stopped on a Saturday during lunch and got the monster sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries. The sandwich was pretty good, but the fries came out cold. It sounded like there were a few issues in the kitchen that day, so I'm glad the sandwich came out ok at least. The server was nice and our table was clean. It would of been a 5 star visit if the fries were warm. I would give them another try for sure. read more

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Our trip to Glacier National Park brought us to Kalispell, Montana, a pretty little town just outside the park. On one of our last nights in Kalispell, we found Nickel Charlie's, a small casino off the main drag. The restaurant is average-sized with booths and tables. The main characteristic of the restaurant are the many different toy pedal cars hanging from the ceiling. (See my pics.) My first impulse was to check to see how secure they were. LOL Then I noticed the many different models of cars were represented. On a lark, we both ordered the fried prawns. Amazing! BEST PRAWNS EVER! (I thought I had already written a review for Nickel Charlies, but Yelp says I didn't. Five years later, we still talk about the food.) The food was great, the ambiance was unique, and we didn't even check out the casino. Parking out front was convenient. If the casino was as popular as the restaurant, I imagine the place is doing okay. If you are in Kalispell, check it out. (By the way, Kalispell is about 20 miles from the park. Nice quiet town, even in the pre-pandemic summer.) read more

I hadn't been in years and the place remains frozen in time. Friendly service, fun atmosphere and very large Montana portions. No one left hungry and with the left overs we ate a whole second meal. And as I remembered from before we did not need to take out a second mortgage to pay for it. Sorry no pics we were too busy eating Maybe my next trip I'll remember the pics read more

If you like waffles this is your place! The pecan waffle was really good and the pecan butter it's served with is to die for! The chicken fried steak was also great. I got a caramel roll to go and had it the next day for breakfast. Soooo good! At the time of this writing the caramel roll which is huge was just $2.99 what a deal. Service was fast and with a smile. Highly recommend. read more

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I have visited Nickel Charlie's several times and have always been happy with the meal. They are one of my favorite breakfast places in town, and they have several options to choose from for dinner. The prices are reasonable. The service is friendly and reasonably fast. read more

Nickel Charlie's was exactly what I expected it to be, and at the moment, that was exactly what I wanted. Extremely heavy and calorie dense breakfasts for a very reasonable price, served to you by no nonsense waitresses in a cozy environment. You gotta try the caramel bun. read more

Had a great lunch. Service was a little slow but very attentive when they did stop by. Pretty popular place as they were busy. Prices were reasonable and food was delicious. My grandma loved her burger and the side salad was a good size. She loved the blue cheese dressing. I ordered the club and it was great. The bread was nice and crunchy and seasoned well. Plenty of filling. Large side of fries. If I lived here I would be a regular for sure. read more

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Sorry to say that this review is going to dramatically change how many stars I've given them. When my husband and I chose to come here we were taken a back up by how empty the restaurant was at lunchtime. Only to figure out why our food was terrible all of it tasted bland greasy they change their french fries to some soggy limp crinkle fries which they used to have the breaded crispy fries which were amazing. The waitress was very friendly place was clean but unfortunately the food was awful and sorry to say we will never be back. read more

Although it's pricey and they could spruce up their bowls of lettuce I mean salads, I am never disappointed when I eat here. Always decent food and service. read more

One of the best breakfasts in kalispell. We sure miss Rachel though. Typically good service.

Every time I end up at Nickel Charlie's its not because I really want to go. But then I go and am usually happy and satisfied. I ordered the Cobb salad this time and although I got it to split, I definitely could have eaten it all on my own. A giant side of fries is equal or less than the cost of a soda. I like to order a beverage when I go. That usually consists of a Montana made beer. Local is how we do 'round here. The kids menu is pretty diverse. And the adult menu is huge. Staff and service is great. There's never any complaints that way. This last time I think there was a problem with one of the persons in my party being charged incorrectly. But I'm sure Charlie will be quick to fix it. Solid food in Evergreen. There's just not many spots to choose from in this part of town. So, if you have to choose between Applebees and Nickel Charlie's, go for NC! read more

Craving this place right now! I love the clam chowder and Hoagie fries and anything else I've had and Nickle Charles! So good all the employees work so hard and are so thoughtful! We really appreciate your service and dedication to making everyone feel welcome and cared for. Grateful! read more

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We thought that this restaurant was good. And it was, when tracy was here. today we received the most unscrumdiddlyumptious service. we had undercooked food, got the wrong stuff, and the lady was not nice #atall. she talked to us like little babies. WELL ILL BE DAMNED OF I CALL YOU MOMMY! i am disappointed in the service and i hope that these charlie's can get their act together. read more

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Nickel Charlie's is easy to miss if you aren't looking for food while driving on the highway. But if you decide to stop here, you won't be disappointed. They have a good variety of things to choose from. I'd call it a better version of a Dennis. Friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, and good food to eat while you hangout for a few hours. I believe they could improve their mozzarella sticks by making the outsides more crispy. They were a little soft for my liking. read more

This place is OK..... The Greek salad left me wanting to go somewhere else to eat. Sad. The steamers well let's just say don't get seafood in Montana or a land locked state unless you want to be disappointed. The place isn't horrible but the great reviews are because this is a Montana highlight! Not a superb foodie destination. Have fun! read more

I stopped by Nickel Charlie's for an early dinner this afternoon. Although it's usually a lot of food, I chose the chicken fried steak. What a mistake!! The steak tasted like grease, the gravy was just thickened brown goop. The mashed potatoes were okay, but they really need to step up their game. The dinner cost $20. So disappointed. read more

The service was a little slow but the food was phenomenal. Best breakfast I've ever had eating out! Try the country skillet - you won't be disappointed. read more

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I tried to eat there in June 2022 and was recovering from knee surgery. My leg was in a brace and I could not really bend my knee. They tried to put us in a tiny booth on an elevated platform. I said I couldn't sit there due to my inability to bend my knee. There was an empty and clean table for two right in front of us and we were told that we would have to wait an additional 15-20 minutes for another table to clear. We left and went elsewhere. Today, we returned to give them another chance. We had a group of 6 people. It took forever to get our orders. Two of the orders were wrong. We never got drink refills and we had requested that our ticket be split. That didn't happen. My wife's should have been the percentage of her age off of her meal as is their birthday policy. We were overcharged $5.50. The menu didn't say anything about having raw onion in their taco salad. They had to make a new one, which they did. The food was relatively good. Although the fish that one of our group ordered described it as being chewy. Yuck! They are obviously not handicap friendly, they don't read orders back to people to ensure correctness, it even took forever to get silverware, and they screwed up the bill. I'm sure they will blame it all on being short staffed, but these issues have nothing to do with being short staffed. They just can't seem to handle simple tasks and customer service. We've eaten here about 8 times since we have lived here. The past two times were horrible experiences and we will not be back. read more

Finally stopped here based on friend and Yelp reviews and was very disappointed. I ordered halibut and chips and my husband had the 10oz steak. The batter on the halibut barely covered the fish and there was no color. The halibut tasted fishy also. The fries are krinkle instead of battered like they had before. Fries are soggy.. they should have kept the battered ones. The steak was tough and not seasoned well. The only good thing about this meal was the creme of asparagus soup and the loaded bake potato that came with the steak. Waitress asks us how are dinner was and I shrugged.. she could see that I wasn't going to eat most of it, but didn't care. Finally, I stopped her when she went by and told her my complaints. Her response was.."I'll take your plate to the cook and show him"-no apologies, no bill adjustment. My advice..skip this place and go to Ciselo 's where comfort food is always done right. read more

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Excellent breakfast!! We eat here every time we are in Kalispell MT. Wonderful huckleberry pancakes!

I had the Cod Fish dinner and it was very good Wife had Steak Sandwich and she said it was great. Our friend had French Dip and loved it. Will go back soon. read more

The place was very busy, friendly, and yummy! It is where the locals go to eat good food!

When I was considering this place, I was worried the place would be sketch. I mean, who looks for a casino for good food? Anyway, some of the good reviews prompted us to give this a try. We were so glad we did! As other posters have mentioned, the portions are generous, which was good for us big eaters. We had fish and chips and prime rib. My prime rib portion was big, and quite tasty and pretty tender. The side Caesar salads were quite a good portion and looked very good. My side salad was quite good too. Waitresses were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

One of the oldest restaurants in Kalispell like Moose's Saloon. They have a really cool decor with children's riding toys hanging from the ceiling. I had the fish & chips which were some of the best I've ever had , it was so fresh. Soup of the day was Taco soup . I wasn't keen on the idea but tried it anyway. It was great! I think it is more like a Taco chili ; beware it has a kick heat wise which was perfect for me. I'd definitely come hear for breakfast as I saw some of the dishes being served. Portions are very large. The service was exceptional too. read more

We just had the absolute best lunch. The food was so good, my daughter. Who never eats anything ate her lunch unprompted. The service was friendly and fast. The place is very clean, not a spec of anything on the table legs of booths. We will be back again and again. read more

I came here for Thanksgiving with my boyfriend. I was pleasantly surprised. It was a nice restaurant, clean with very nice wait staff. I live by here and don't know why I've never been here. They have many options for food on their regular menu. I ordered the turkey Thanksgiving plate. It came with a generous portion of turkey covered in gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, and cranberry sauce. All very good. It also came with soup or salad and I choose the corn chowder. Yum, I love me some corn chowder. It could have been served hotter though. That was $18.99. My boyfriend opted for the prime rib Thanksgiving plate. He got some sort of southwestern soup. He liked it. His plate came with a huge cut of prime rib, stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, and garlic bread. He said the garlic bread was delicious. The prime rib however was very tough and chewy. Not very good. I believe that was $28.99? Overall a good experience. I really liked the wait staff here. Very friendly and accommodating. I'll be back to try the regular menu. read more

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We usually go twice a month, but after Jan 3rd, it might be twice a year. Got seated quickly, not a word from the host...our waitress was chatting with guests further back...then bussed a table. Still no acknowledgment from any one. 10-12minutes passed another group of 7 people came in...were seated...then our waitress came up to them with water and started talking to them....that's when we walked out. read more