Slim Chickens

Ugh. I loved this hole in the wall a few years ago but not everything ages well with age. Spoiler…read morealert: Look at their Health Score which is 81/100 as of this writing. Had the Trinity with dirty rice and a side of mac n'cheese. The trinity consisted of sausage, pulled pork and burnt ends. Very, very dry. Not sure what the mac was but it was okay and the dirty rice was not only dirty but a dry clump of rice. Left with my stomach crying "WHY?" later on. Fortunately no accidents if you know what I mean. Service was you order first and try and find a place to eat. Not coming back.

Food was phenomenal! Unfortunately, they were out of several items, but what we had was great. Food…read moreis handmade and quick. Small, family like establishments.

Bad Betty's Barbecue and Catering Company

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Cafe Zydeco

4.4(180 reviews)

1.6 mi

Pretty darn good…read more I'll caveat this with my coworker had some issues with his order, but they corrected it promptly so great service! The food comes out super fast, and it's as I mentioned pretty darn good I cannot complain! The po boy I got was tasty, and just enough food to keep me happy for the afternoon. This spot definitely rocks for lunch with it's speedy service and laid back atmosphere. The food itself, as I said it comes out fast! Like, questionably so but it wasn't bad so I can't complain haha. The one thing I didn't love is the cheese in my Po Boy got stuck to the wrapper it came out in so I lost a lot of cheese to the paper. Let's chat about ambiance fast, it's an interesting atmosphere very american but also very New Orleans at the same time. I like it but the walls are a smattering of different themes and ideas which makes for a somewhat incoherent atmosphere. Still, the music was at a good volume for conversation and for work. So yeah I'm happy!

Haven't been here for some time and decided to try them a second time. Had a cup of gumbo with a…read moresmall jambalaya. Generally most places will serve gumbo with a scoop of rice in the bowl but Zydeco just mixes it all in. The jambalaya was "just okay" and needed a boost of flavor and heat with some Crystal Louisiana hot sauce. Overall, not bad but I have had better. Oh , and about the beignets - come on folks! These are just deep fried squares or lumps of flour drizzled or dusted (or, here, drowned) with powder sugar. (Warning: Don't wear dark clothing, don't breathe or blow air on your beignet if they are still hot because, if you do, everyone will know know what you had for dessert!). The "service" was "just okay". Now you go up to the counter and order first. Get your own table and cleanup by taking dishes over to a tub when you're done eating. That's fine, not hard. But why pay a big tip for little to no customer "service?" As noted in other reviews I have asked: How does one gauge a tip when you order first at a counter, pay, find your own seating, get the food, and then expected to bus your own table? Under these circumstances, I'll tip 15% up front If I'm expected to pay first. I can always provide an extra tip for "extra" ordinary service and/or food before I leave. While I like the patriotic theme - and as observed the last time I was here - the place is a little outdated and could use a facelift.

Door to restrooms and outdoor seating

BEST GUMBO EVER!!!

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The BEST GUMBO!!!

Shellie's Country Cafe

4.0(189 reviews)

We were in Helena for the day and heard great things about this spot from a few friends so we…read moredecided to check it out. I wish I was more hungry when I walked in cause I really wanted to try their "Holy Cow" style meals but could only go with the standard serving size. I ended up going with the chicken sandwich. The chicken was fried perfectly on the outside and the inside was tender and had good flavor. The fries here were very good and I would've kept ordering more of those if I had any more room. The food here is really great. It feels like the best diner food imaginable in a setting that offers so much more. The restaurant reminded me of a bigger chain but with the hometown feel. Big but cozy and personable. Our server was great and always made sure our drinks were full the whole meal. I'll be sure to come back here the next time we visit Helena.

Ordered a Monte Cristo which was ok but not great…read more The service was good although the server liked to chat with anyone who'd listen. The place is quite outdated but clean. 80% of the diners, at 5 PM, were over 70 as there is a senior discount. Liked but would not come back.

Good food and the best pie you'll ever have

"Holy Cow!" French Toast Plate

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"Holy Cow!" Breakfast Burrito

Suds Hut Famous Chicken

3.7(204 reviews)

1.4 mi

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I came here during a recent road trip for a pork chop sandwich. I had a pork chop sandwich on my…read moremind as I passed Butte and didn't want to stop the car. I should've stuck with what was in their name. The pork chop sandwich was underwhelming as it was kind of dry. My wife ordered the fried chicken and enjoyed it. She said the chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned. They have a casino in the place. It seems like there are casinos everywhere in Montana. Sud's Hut Famous Chicken - You should get what is in their name. Don't be googling foods to try in Montana while driving 80 MPH. It's dangerous and you may end up with a pork chop sandwich.

I had placed an online order and walked in to pick it up. There was a couple in front of me and…read morethey were seated, I was ignored. As I was standing by waiting another couple walked in and they were attended to, I was once again ignored. I noticed everyone, customers and staff were white. I made eye contact with several different employees, none attended to me. I haven't seen such blatant racism in 40 years! I finally got someone's attention and they told me I'd have to go through their drive through to pick it up and pay for it, I couldn't do it inside. Meal was delayed by 10 minutes with all of the waiting and being ignored. Food was good though, it doesn't need to be improved.

Slot machine area

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Muni’s Sports Grille

4.2(28 reviews)

1.7 mi

Bartender was really friendly. Very reasonable drink prices and surprisingly great menu for a golf…read morecourse restaurant. Plenty of seating, including a couple picnic tables outside.

I came here during their happy hour (Monday through Friday 4pm-6pm) which includes $3 drafts. This…read moreplace is located on the Bill Roberts Golf Course so they have places near the front to put your golf clubs. This is also your typical sports bar with lots of TVs and if you aren't going outside to golf there's a golf simulator inside. They have about 10 beers on tap; I got the cold smoke scotch ale which was good. I also ordered the tater tots ($4) with salsa, shredded lettuce, and jalapenos which are toppings at no extra cost. However you can add other toppings such as guacamole, meat, queso, and sour cream each for a couple bucks more. I was actually hoping to get some dinner here based on some previous pictures and menus. However the bartender I talked to mentioned that the owner was leaving and taking his recipes with him, meaning that they had to scale back their menu to only be the typical dive bar food like wings and things. She also mentioned that the customers at the golf course actually prefer it to be a quiet bar for the golf course goers instead of a busier place so there isn't much desire to get a new full menu. If you're looking for a more substantial meal now moving forward this is not the place for you.

Great local sports bar

Dirty south burgers

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Dirty South Burger

Nosh Cafe

4.5(99 reviews)

I stopped by here for some food not really knowing what to expect, as it was my first time! I came…read morein pretty close to closing and ended up taking my order to go. I went with the Korean Beef Broccoli bowl, and it was DELICIOUS, really savory and flavorful (paired nicely with a sweet drink!) The lady who worked the counter was super sweet, and immediately stepped away from cleaning to assist me. She even complimented my name!! Great service, especially since it was pretty close to close. All in all, it was a really good experience. I'll definitely be back again!! (Especially since I really wanna try some more, like the Asian Pork bowl and the Fried Chicken sandwich )

I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews, but it fell flat for me! The people were…read morenice, the service was good, the food was okay but nothing made me say "WOW" like Post Malone. The ambiance was very minimalist, and the dining room was basically empty when we arrived. Again, the food looked better than it tasted. There was nothing objectively wrong with the food, it was just not great if that makes sense. The chicken on the chicken and waffles was crispy, hot, and fresh but the flavor just wasn't there. The breading was good but that is where the flavor stopped. The waffle was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and they even used real maple syrup! But again the flavor was just lacking for some reason. We ended up taking half of our food home with us which is NEVER a good sign. I might give this place another shot on a different day. Also, the coleslaw on the chicken sandwich had no flavor which made the sandwich even less impressive. Nothing to see here in my opinion.

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Added an egg and salmon to the breaky bowl!

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Benny's Bistro

4.1(146 reviews)

Server Amanda 5 stars. Overall I'd give this place a 3.5 star/5. Nice wine list ( though I got beer…read morewhich was good). The bread 5/5-so good. I tried the specials, taco soup and Cajun catfish n grits. The catfish was cooked great, and the grits had a good texture. I wouldn't call it Cajun, as there was minimal spices but it was cooked well. I was half the age than any of the other patrons so i understand the more bland spice usage. The taco soup was fine, nothing special but not bad. Per Amanda's recommendation I got the carrot cake-it was 5 stars. Pretty dense, multiple textures and a lovely icing. I wouldn't go back for the food, but I would grab a piece of cake to go back to my hotel! Overall welcoming experience.

Always delicious. I usually go for lunch. Finally tried the tomato soup today, yummmm!…read more I love the food because it is always fresh tasting, no Sysco stuff. Lovely wine selection as well. Beautiful inviting space, and the people that work there are so friendly

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Cajun Catfish special

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Steve's Cafe

4.3(350 reviews)

1.7 mi

Food is always great and the service is also perfect. Great portions and not in a rush to get you…read moreout the door.

Wow--Steve's Cafe has always been my #1 pick for great food in Helena, but after my experience…read moretoday, I'm doubtful...My server, Dawn, left me alone for most of my visit; she served me with the bare minimum, & seemed unwilling or unable to answer the simplest menu questions about 2 items I hadn't tried before: The Cafe Monte Cristo is served on French Toast as a sandwich. She felt that was self-explanatory, so I took a chance & ordered it anyway. The second item I asked about was the Cafe Mocha, which is described as half coffee & half hot chocolate. Dawn repeated that to me; I went ahead & ordered it, because it's a nippy day outside, it sounded good, & Steve's prides itself on "whole bean Italian coffee". Dawn asked if I wanted whipped cream, & yes--that was the best part of this hot drink. It tasted like hot water with a bland chocolate flavor with no coffee flavor to be savored. Disappointment in a mug for $3.75. The Cafe Monte Cristo Sandwich looked promising when it arrived...but when I tasted it, the only thing which was flavorful was the bacon. The ham & turkey sliced deli meat was absolutely indistinguishable for any flavors of ham or turkey! ($14.95; scarcely any powdered sugar on the French Toast, either, which is a hallmark of a Monte Cristo...& no, it isn't deep-fried in any batter, but the French Toast is a clever substitution & departure from the original.) I ate half of it & boxed the other half...the French Toast was bland, too--very little flavor. My side item was something I always look forward to here, because so few restaurants serve onion rings anymore! These are a $2.00 up charge, & I told Dawn I like them on the light side, not too dark--& these came out close to being dark, & they must have sat in the grease, because they were tough on the outside...not the best onion rings by far. Disappointment again! I came here anticipating another great experience at Steve's Cafe, & it was completely disappointing until Alivia appeared: Alivia noticed I appeared to be waiting, & I was--because I saw on my check that the Cafe Mocha comes with ONE REFILL! Dawn never mentioned nor offered me a refill, but Alivia did--& yes, that's exactly how to spell her name, which is pronounced as "Olivia". Alivia gave me a to-go cup with a lid, & whipping cream & all, that excellent but of genuine "Customer Service" kept this review from being one star! Purely because of Alivia, I will return to Steve's Cafe the next time I'm in Helena, a 100+ miles from home! Thank you, Alivia, for saving the day for me: The next time, I'm asking for you as my server!

Sausage sampler breakfast: chorizo, sweet Italian, and chicken apple. All 3 delicious!

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Irish Benedict

Windbag Saloon

3.5(367 reviews)

1.2 mi

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!!!

The relic of a brothel from days gone by, tastefully transformed into a lively pub in old town…read moreHelena. Biggest challenge is finding a parking space! But once you get there it is pure joy and the best food!! (And although it's gotten a bad rap for slow service, I beg your pardon! This is Montana, a long drive between places is part of the experience, so we should all slow down and enjoy it! I got my craft beer in record time, and order shortly after, the waitresses were very friendly and helpful but let you take your time and enjoy the experience! My wings were Excellent, great homemade sauce with wings on a bed of fries, which caught up the dripping sauce and made a wonderful meal, paired with a salad, this was a memorable and delicious little place to relax and enjoy historic Helena and Last Chance Gulch! Do try this place if you get the Last Chance!