Love BBQ?! Riverhouse BBQ & Events will definitely satisfy your cravings. I was in Big Sky and didn't know what I wanted to eat so I was just scrolling and when I saw Riverhouse, I knew I wanted to stop by and I'm glad I did. The smoked tri-tip sandwich caught my eye and it tasted as good as it looks. The sandwiches come with cole slaw and fries. The loaded potato is also a great option if you're not craving for BBQ. Prices are great and portions are good. I'm for sure recommending this spot to my friends if they're going to be in Big Sky! read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

Food-A Ambiance-A Service-C Water for the table-D The meat is super good and tender, along with the Mac n cheese. Best onion rings I've had in a long time. Service was really really slow but it was a Friday so I can't complain too much. Ambiance was great..great mountain and river views but the best part was all the cosplay cowgirls and cowboys from out of state. Can't beat it. I would recommend checking on that tap water situation though, tasted like drinking out of a hose. read more

You guys are awesome ! Excellent food from scratch The waiter so nice , knows a lot from the restaurant she looks like an owner. We came from Colombia and it is a good place for dining . read more

WOW! What a great spot, gorgeous for photos, good space for a large group! Chris our waiter rocked & helped up narrow down our order. The food was great, we had 12 of us & so many left overs. It's a must go to in Big Sky! read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - Family of 4 plate - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

Decent BBQ - Nice Mountain Atmosphere. No reservations, Walk in Only. We arrived at 5:30 on a Friday and had a 30 minute wait for a table. After being seated, the service was fast. Surprisingly, they still had fried chicken at 6:15pm - They offer a $7 chicken meal, which is a fantastic deal since you can't even get a fast food meal at that price. The server said they are often out by 5:30pm. The BBQ Pork plate was a large portion The food was good, but nothing spectacular. read more

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Very nice view from the outside seating. Food was amazing. Some of the best ribs I've ever had. Service was amazing and food came extremely fast! read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - Half rack of baby back ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

YUM! Best fried chicken around!! We went here multiple times on vacation and got the dinner for 2 once and the chicken dinner plate (only $10 omg) every other time. their pulled pork was delicious, sausage had great snap, and brisket was "good" (grew up on texas bbq). however, their main star was the fried chicken, omg, succulent, seasoned well, and so affordable! read more

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Great food and reasonable prices especially for the area. Loved the smoked sausage and the fried chicken. Chicken was juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and views. The ribs and cornbread was out of this world. So good.

Great spot! Sausage, fried chicken and pulled pork were the best. Ribs and brisket were really good too. Kids loved it, sat outside and it was beautiful. Staff was super friendly. Not used to being able to sit outside at 3 since we are from Florida! Avid huckleberry cider was delicious! read more

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Every single thing we tried here was delicious!!! You cannot order a bad thing. The food is so delicious and you can tell by the wait at the door. We stopped by the bar first and enjoyed some drinks overlooking the view. The service was so fast despite how jammed they were. The dry rub wings are a must order and the Mac and cheese too. Everything is homemade and delicious. Don't miss this spot!! We didn't have room for dessert and I'm regretting it! read more

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Busy place always, cars down the road, but turn tables quick. Our 30 min wait was shortened because we sat on the outer deck. Breezy as the sun sets. They run out of fried chicken but save it for family meals. 3 of us wanted chicken and one was going to just get a rack so only option was the family meal for 4.... So ended up trying everything. Bottom line, 5 star on location & view, and inside vibe. 3 star on food. The ribs had some good meat and a crispy honey crust. The chicken had a great crust & flavor. The pulled pork was dry. The brisket good flavor. Slaw was average. Beans better then average. Cornbread moist. Corn like store bought. Coming from a place that offers bbq every half mile, 8 would not go out if my way to get this bbq. It is a place that mountain locked outdoor adventurers go after a long day to get hearty food, and they offer plenty of that read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - Deck is delightful, chilly when the sun sets - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

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We flew into Bozeman and drove to West Yellowstone, and several people said we must eat here on our drive. Let me save you some time...GET THE FRIED CHICKEN hands down! It was yummy, they are known for it, and it's $8.00. The Tri-Tip was also good, and the corn was too. Definitely worth a stop! read more

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First visit here while vacationing in Big Sky and I really wanted to love it after hearing all the hype about the "best brisket." We ordered two brisket platters that came with cornbread, beans, and coleslaw. The sides were decent, especially the cornbread, but unfortunately the brisket itself was very dry that it was hard to finish. We also tried the vanilla bread pudding for dessert which was fine, but nothing especially memorable. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, but overall the food didn't quite live up to the reputation. read more

We may not live here but we come to Big Sky 2-3 times a year. This is a restaurant that we ALWAYS have a dinner at the Riverhouse. We have been coming to the area for years and this is a family favorite. It is usual not to snap any pictures because the family or our group starts eating right away. I did my best to snap food pictures but only captured a few. You can usually find a parking spot, though busy times are summer weekends. It has a casual atmosphere and friendly greeters. Indoor and outdoor seating. Love the outdoor area during the summer months as there is an outdoor bar area (both nonalcoholic and alcohol drinks), large Jenga set, fire pits, corn hole, & sometimes live music. Service is pretty fast & friendly. Casual vibes. Everyone laughing & having fun. Good for your family but we have also taken large groups. We have even taken our vegan friends & they love it. Try the vegan tacos. Our family favorites are the onion rings to start, fried chicken, & brisket. Ribs are good to order to share as a bite is good enough for a taste. The fried chicken is what keeps me coming back and one of my top 5 friend chicken places. It does sell out, so once it is gone for the day...it is gone. I would like to review a dessert but by the time we are done with our meals, we often do not have room for dessert. My kids said the huckleberry ice cream is pretty good and worth a try. read more

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Found this place on our way back from Yellowstone. I didn't expect much but I was pleased with the food and service. The views from the patio were stunning. We ordered the Family style for 2 which is $45. You definitely get a bang for your buck. The meal was served with generous portions of pulled pork, brisket, sausage and fried chicken. You also get small sides of beans, corn, coleslaw and cornbread. The beans and corn were kind of bland but everything else was delicious. The meats were tender and flavorful but we could not eat everything. I ordered the Peach Daly cocktail. It was just what I needed after being under the sun all day. It was a refreshing mix of Wild Roots Peach Vodka, iced tea and lemonade. read more

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Best value in Big Sky and outstanding BBQ Beautiful view and great service It's all Montana read more

The food was good. Service was fast, but I was there toward the start of the dinner hour. I could see things taking longer if they were busy. On previous trips, I've not bothered to try this place since I noticed a packed parking lot with several cars parked on the shoulder of the highway. The bartender was not rude, but he was also not friendly and was very "to the point" which would have made more sense if the place was busy. Pricing is fair, but you will be paying the "rip off the tourist" sales tax, even though they're located several miles from the Big Sky Resort. read more

This place is hopping! With country music playing in the background and all sorts of road signs and folk art adorning the walls, an atmosphere of fun prevails that makes you made feel right at home. After seeing this place's parking lot full of cars late in the afternoon, we wanted to try it for dinner. Sunday evening It was still packed , but we were able get parking. We were seated after about a 15-minute wait. Our server Taylor recommended their sampler for two. This $47 sampler includes the following: fried chicken, smoked sausage, pulled pork, and beef brisket with cole slaw, corn, and pork and beans. We ordered the sampler with a half rack of baby back ribs, and were at first disappointed to learn that they'd run out of ribs! Our disappointment was short-lived when our generously-loaded platter for two proved to be more than enough for two, even three, or possibly four adults. The food was incredible. Big John promised us that he'd have baby back ribs for us the next we come back. We would definitely recommend Riverhouse BBQ. read more

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Great Bbq. I got the loaded, baked potato with pulled pork and bacon. My coworkers got the brisket and flank steak. Beautiful view. Great staff. Liz was our server read more

I was told by a local this restaurant was A MUST, if you're visiting Big Sky, MT. She said they had the best fried chicken she had ever had. Well, she was right! It was the best. Crunchy and well seasoned! It was a fun, western type of BBQ and smoked meat restaurant, and decorated that way too. Service was excellent. The Huckleberry Lemonade (made with vodka) was delicious. I wish we were closer, I would definitely go a lot. read more

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Great view, a good time. A nice stop while driving back from Yellowstone to Bozeman. Would recommend.

From other online reviews to even the locals singing it's praises, I was very excited to try out this BBQ joint. This place has that perfect outdoor country feel that you love to see from any good barbecue joint, from rusty license plates, plenty of wood paneling, old beer signs, and bison skulls adorning the walls. On top of the spacious indoors they have a great outdoor space in the side and back that gets you a great view of the mountains too. Staff was very friendly and offered all kinds of recommendations for us. Although they don't take reservations, we didn't have an issue of waiting very long even for a party of 9 on a Friday night. Now for what you're really here for, the food and drinks. Cocktails were decent, but nothing out of the ordinary (except for maybe a heavy pour!), I got their version of an old fashioned, but it was nothing to write home to mom about. For starters we split the corn nuggets and cheese curds, both of which were perfectly fried and delicious, but if I'm picking one it's gonna be the curds every time. For a main course we split the family platter for two with ribs, but let me tell you, you can feed a lot more than two with this thing! My favorites on the plate were fried chicken, ribs, and pulled pork. The brisket was okay, but a little dry and a little thick cut for my liking, sausage was good and snappy, but unexciting. One thing to note about the fried chicken though, they only sell so much in the day, and when they run out, that's it! Even by the time we got there, they were only giving it out on the platters and you couldn't get the separate meal (which is what I originally had my eyes on), and I get why, the chicken is just that succulent and delicious. So come early! Lastly for dessert we split a cinnamon bread pudding with Huckleberry ice cream, and although I only had enough room in me for one bite, it was a bite that was every last bit worth it. Parking is deceptively large actually, from the street it looks small but there is a lower lot you can park in too. read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - Sweet corn nuggets and cheese curds - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

Loud inside when busy. The patio has an incredible view. You'd want to go when not busy, and of course in nice weather. Brisket is very tender. Flavor is pretty good. I've had better.I didn't care for their sauce. Baby back ribs are fantastic. Cheese curds and onion rings are really good. Cornbread, beans, and corn were all mid. Dave, our server, was great. read more

Went with expectations and left disappointed. Locals suggested this place and now I suspect one of two things: There is only one BBQ place within 20 miles; or, this was an off-night. No one at our table finished their meals. In my case, I ordered some burnt ends as an appetizer and they were mostly fat and drenched in too much sugary sauce. Then I ordered a half-rack of ribs with brisket served up with a tiny cup of beans, cole slaw, and corn. The ribs were overcooked -almost as if they were boiled or steamed first with little flavor. The brisket was dry and even the addition of sauce could not add back the moisture. The beans had a sour taste, the corn was okay, and the cole slaw was - well I did not finish it and neither did anyone else. Ambiance was a typical BBQ western-flair and there are picnic tables on the outside. I suspect the attraction is the bar as it was packed. But we came for the food. Service was okay although no one checked back to see how we were doing, needed more water/drinks, dessert, etc. (So obviously we didn't get dessert!) Yes, portions are huge, but I'd prefer quality over quantity. Pictured is my unfinished plate - which is rare for me because it just wasn't that good. Like I said, a bad night, maybe? But I won't be back. read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - An unfinished meal. - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

We were passing through Big Sky and decided to stop and check out Riverhouse BBQ, what an excellent decision. Though the parking lot seemed full and we were afraid of long waits or sold out menu items, that was not the case. The staff were so friendly, professional and welcoming. We were seated immediately and all staff we interacted with were lovely. The food quality is excellent. Great meat selection seasoned and cooked well. Their housemade BBQ sauces are so good! The side were delicious and the drinks tasty. Its a vibrant atmosphere with large windows and outdoor dining patio that lets you enjoy the breathtaking mountainous backdrop. read more

The restaurant is a fun tourist spot. Great views. Service was ok and food was ok. I think it's more of a summer spot. Glad we tried it, good after a day of boarding but food could be a bit better considering the pricing. Just my two cents. Fun vibe inside though. read more

Riverhouse BBQ & Events - Barbeque Near Me - Big Sky, Montana

I've been to a lot of BBQ spots around the US. While in Big sky, I was consistently told by locals to give Riverhouse BBQ a try. While I won't put it anywhere near my top BBQ spots to visit, it was fine given the locale and the owner/management who were exceptionally nice people.. I got the Tri-Tip sandwich, Carnies way, with a side of fries and Mac n' Cheese. While the Tri-Tip was cooked to a perfect mid-rare .. it was served ice cold, almost similar to a cold deli sandwich. I did enjoy it "carnies way", but it was bland and really relied on being covered in BBQ sauce to be tasty. The fries were nicely fried and tasty, but the mac n' cheese was a different story. the Mac n' Cheese was nothing but Kraft mac n cheese with some shredded cheese sprinkled on top and thrown in a broiler. With there being so many excellent mac n' cheese recipes out there, it is baffling that this product would be thrown on a plate at a ridiculous price point for the product you get. The ambience is similar to that of a typical BBQ spot, some signs on the wall, a lot of exposed wood, and a bar area. The view from outdoor patio was very pretty. It was fine, average at best, but in a place with limited restaurants options... it'll do. It has the bones to be so much better though. read more

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Food was delicious, super fun/cute spot, amazing views, and our waitress was extremely friendly, helpful, and welcoming!! Definitely recommend!! read more

In town for work and went to Yellowstone National Park. Stopped by this BBQ joint and it was worth it. Food was delicious, ambiance was country and felt homey. Service was good as well!! Price was really within budget. My fav was their homemade Louisiana bbq sauce paired well with their meats. Thank you for having me!!! read more

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Loved the huge deck with the great views. The food was OK. We shared the fried chicken. The dessert was actually the best part of the meal. The bread pudding was amazing!!! read more

We were excited to stop in and eat BBQ on our way from Yellowstone back to Bozeman. The atmosphere and view was a solid 10/10. Absolutely gorgeous inside and outside. Our waitress was very friendly as well and even gave my husband a beer on the house for being a Veteran. I'm only able to give it a 4 because the food was good but not outstanding and the drinks were a solid 7/10. We got the meal for 2 and added ribs for an extra $25. The sauce on the ribs was sweet and I enjoyed it but the meat was tasteless. The brisket, sausage, and fries chicken were great. The pulled pork was decent. I did not care for the sides - beans, corn (no flavor), and coleslaw. The cornbread was okay. Would I go back? Yeah for the scenery alone but I'd try other places before going back here if I was not in the area. read more

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BBQ restaurant options are slim in the area so this place rates high as it does a decent job of the food, but for me, who is originally from Texas, it is just decent, not great. The ribs were pretty good, although not very meaty and brisket was good, but had quite a bit of fat in it. Chicken was fine. Sides are small portions and just ok, not great. Texas sheet cake not my idea of a Texas sheet cake. It's good, but could be thicker with more chocolate flavor. Bread pudding was reasonable, but could use more of the caramel/cinnamon flavor. Overall nothing to be excited about, but better than some of the other local options. read more

Classic tavern spot off the mountain. Beers on tap were a little lacking and the bar food could be improved, but not dealbreakers after a long day chasing powder. read more

This is hard to rate because the setting and vibe was great....the burger, fried chicken and onion rings BUT the Brisket and Smoked Trip-Tip were so dry! Our BIL who is from Texas was mortified. The burnt ends were also way too slathered in BBQ sauce and too big of pieces so it didn't have that caramelized feature that we usually love on them. Bottom line - get the fried chicken. read more

The house was packed, there was a line out the door, that was the first good sign. Food was amazing! Order meats a la carts to explore the menu. Order the ribs and Mac and cheese. Ole slaw was meh... read more

The Riverhouse BBQ Grill is great. I had fabulous ribs here. My only recommendation is for them to serve larger slices of their cornbread. I don't mind their price for cornbread, but the slice was extremely tiny but delicious. I recommend the Riverhouse BBQ Grill. read more

We came in on a Sunday night and were seated right away. The service was great; the waiter was super friendly and accommodating. Menu is pretty extensive, lots of meats. Ambiance is dive bar ish and country bbq. - Family style for 2 (3.5/5): Brisket was a bit dry, my favorite was the fried chicken. Cornbread was average. - Fried chicken (4.5/5): Super crispy, the skin had great flavor. - Fried pickles (3/5): The breading was not my favorite but still tasty. - Tri tip sandwich (3/5): Not super flavorful. The fries were not the best either. read more

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Visited Big Sky on vacation and had to come to River House after reading previous reviews, We loved the food--ribs, brisket, pulled pork and oh the baked beans!! Very good service and drinks --would definitely come back again! read more

The hostess, Ella in this place was so rude. We arrived and waited patiently for 45 minutes for a table. When our name was called, we were escorted to a table right under a cold ac unit and a door that constantly opened and closed in our face while the cold air kept blowing in. I asked the hostess if she could please move us to another table and she replied, "I have to move you to the bottom of my wait list. (Another hour). When I asked her, why would she move me to the bottom of the list? I've already waited 45 minutes. Her reply was." Because you already sat down". Are you kidding me? We sat down for less than three minutes. We didn't even order anything and nobody even served us. The rudest person I've met in Montana and I would never come back to this restaurant again and that was before we ordered. Our server took our order, $42 rack of ribs and brisket plate. We waited for silverware while the food sat in front of us. I asked the bus boy and he said he can't get us silverware. Then I had to wait for the Server to come to bring the silverware and I'm not even getting to the best part The ribs were so dry Brisket was awesome but we barely touched the ribs. When the Server came back, she said "Sorry everybody complains that they're dry. That's just the way they are". She asked me if I want a box for the dry rib ribs, and I looked at her and I asked, " Why would I take them with me". Her reply, "you're paying for them anyways you might as well take them". Honestly. What a rip off and the worst service I have ever had. Rude people. Never would recommend this place read more

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