Steve&#x27;s Cafe

Shellie's Country Cafe in Helena, Montana, was such a pleasant surprise! I went in expecting a…read moretypical 24 hour diner experience, but Shellie's has so much more personality. The atmosphere feels homey, casual, and welcoming, with an extensive menu that makes it almost impossible to decide what you want. I originally planned on ordering breakfast, but at the last minute, the club sandwich caught my attention, and I'm so glad I changed my mind. The sandwich came stacked with ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo between three slices of perfectly toasted bread. It was fresh, filling, and absolutely delicious. Every layer worked together, and the bacon gave it that extra flavor and crunch that took it over the top. I chose tater tots for my side, and they were crispy, golden, and exactly what I wanted alongside such a hearty sandwich. The portion was generous, too, so you definitely won't leave hungry. Another thing I appreciated was how clean the restaurant was, including the restroom. For a place that's open 24 hours, that stood out to me. Overall, Shellie's gave me good food, generous portions, and a comfortable hometown atmosphere. I'd happily come back although next time, I might actually try the breakfast!

If I could rate it higher I would, server Dawn was super polite and funny, she took our orders and…read morebrought our pies in less than a minute! I ordered a pistachio cream pie and it was the most incredible thing I ever ate! I wish I could have the other pies too! Why don't I have a super fast metabolism?!? Why?!? Anyway this was a great way to close the second day in Montana. Hope we come back here again. 100/10. Best pies in Montana.

Good food and the best pie you'll ever have

"Holy Cow!" French Toast Plate

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"Holy Cow!" Breakfast Burrito

Lewis & Clark Brewery

4.3(97 reviews)

1.1 mi

Lewis & Clark Brewery was long on my list for Montana breweries to try. I finally got to try their…read morebeer and my first impression was a good one! The beer that Steve and I had was the Prickly Pear which is a fruited Pale Ale. In the flavor you will certainly pick up lots of hoppiness but there is a hint of pear with some sweetness. This Pale Ale is nice and smooth and is also light bodied which makes it great in the hotter temperatures of summer.

Came in on a road trip thru Montana. Live music, great beer. Service is very good. The pizza is…read moreexcellent.

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Old Salt Outpost

4.3(77 reviews)

1.9 mi

Burgers and fried potatoes were really good. Didn't have drinks other than the bar--which is…read morelocated in the same space. Good atmosphere for a small town "saloon".

Wanted a simple and good burger. Good photos and reviews made this a good choice…read more I had the double cheeseburger with tallow fried potatoes. I would characterize the burger as smash style. It was perfectly cooked with a good crust on it. My only critique is that a fresher bun would have elevated the burger that was cooked so well. The potatoes were also good, only problem was about a third of them were little bits at the bottom. Overall good food and atmosphere.

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Double-Cheeseburger and Potatoes

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Silver Star Steak Company

3.4(277 reviews)

1.6 mi

Evan made our birthday dinner at Silver Star truly exceptional. From the start, he was welcoming,…read moreattentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He helped guide our choices without being pushy, and his recommendations were spot-on. For his birthday meal, my husband ordered a steak and I had the salmon--both were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Evan checked in at all the right times, making sure everything was just right without ever interrupting the flow of our evening. What really set Evan apart was how he elevated the celebration. He acknowledged my husband's birthday in a genuine, thoughtful way that made the night feel special without being overdone. His attention to detail and friendly, professional demeanor made us feel taken care of from beginning to end. If you're dining at The Silver Star Steak Company, ask for Evan--you won't be disappointed!

I bet this place would be great if you walk in with a Brione suit on and a hot chick on your arm…read more Unfortunately, I only had my adidas black sweat top and tennis shoes one and was not treated well. Other customers that perhaps were perceived as bigger paychecks were consistently served before me. At first I sat at the bar to make it easy for the servers. Unfortunately it was only me and I was abandoned after My drink came and no dinner menus came despite being asked and responding that yes, I need them. So, I took my drink and asked to be seated at a table. the table next to me had about 8 people seated after me, and again they were able to order drinks before my waitress came to me. So, looks matter in this restaurant - a lot! That is never a good sign. My waitress is probably in the wrong career as she was brusque and seemed put off at having to serve 1 person. Maybe she was cursed with being German as I am. The wedge salad I ordered was two small wedge pieces instead of the normal 1 large piece and was ok, but underwhelming in both the size and the amount of blue cheese which was a bit sparse. The 6 oz fillet seemed more like 4 and was ok - the baked potato noticeably smaller than most but loaded at least. The restaurant scene is Helena is pitiful, to be honest. Billings is the place in Montana to be for restaurants. Maybe Bozeman or Missoula but unfortunately, the capital is lacking. The martinis were decent but not as good as the windmill in billings.

Cool Bar

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Windbag Saloon

3.5(374 reviews)

2.3 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!!!

Service deserves a negative tip if that was possibly a thing…read more We showed up at six on a Tuesday. Got seated way in the back, which must be the we-forget-about-you section. We got waters by 6:15. We put in our food order when we got the waters. Couple of mocktail refresher drinks that never got finished because they tasted like they were half tabasco, but given we didn't see the server for the next 45m there wasn't much to be done about those. We got food at 7:05 - more than an hour after we were seated. No "sorry for the wait," no nothing. Mercifully, they only got three out of our five orders wrong. Grandma got fries instead of the side salad she ordered. Her sandwich didn't come on the pretzel bun like the menu said. Wife didn't get the guacamole ordered with her fish tacos. My Montana Dip sandwich looks like it had been thrown at the plate, angrily. I finally found the bacon that was supposed to be on it underneath the sandwich and fries. I literally had to reassemble it myself since nobody was coming back to the table. It took another 10 minutes to get the server to come back to our table. By then, of course, our food was all cold. No apology for that either. Finally got a water refill though. Won't be back, don't waste your money on this crap.

Windbag Saloon ambiance

Gigantic Pretzel served with white queso

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On Broadway

4.1(270 reviews)

2.2 mi

This restaurant is an absolute gem! I eat at this restaurant every year when I visit Montana. They…read morenever disappoint! Amazing food, awesome wait staff, a true classy treat!

We did not have a reservation so we were seated in one side of the restaurant (a room that was…read moreequal in size to the main dinning room) where you could order drinks and appetizers to wait on your table in the main dinning area. I think it was a way to get folks to order drinks and appetizers. We opted for the Baked brie that came with crackers. It was ok but I woukd not order it again, nothing special. The crackers were dry. Once we got to our table, where the hostess carried our leftover brie, there was bread on the table and I finished the rest of the appetizer with the bread and that was better. It should be served with bread in my opinion. We shared the halibut that was served with rice and veggies and added a side of pasta with marinara sauce. The halibut was a bit dry as was the rice. If there had been more sauce on the fish, it and the rice would have been better. But it had a good taste and the veggies were excellent. We had good service in both the appetizer room and the main dinning area. It is a very nice atmosphere with upscale prices. We were full with our previous selections so did not have dessert.

Huckleberry Rum Swirl Cheesecake

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Brewhouse Pub and Grille

3.5(268 reviews)

1.5 mi

The wine and beer were ok . The 2 stars are because the server was great and the only server…read moreworking. My husband and I split a turkey sandwich. It was terrible, cheap grocery store bread and a slice of turkey with lettuce and tomato. I wouldn't have made a sandwich like that at home let alone have to pat $16 for it! Do not recommend!

Awesome lunch. Great menu and portions. Exceptional service. Fun place to watch sports. Best prime…read morerib dip we have ever had

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Ridge Line Restaurant

4.3(3 reviews)

2.1 mi

For a sleepy kind of lights out at 8 kind of town, the hotel bar and restaurant at the Delta…read moreMarriott in Helena might be one of the best kept secrets in town. With a massive welcoming fireplace, seating that ranges from bar tops to Cush sofas, 5 gaming sets for the gambler in you, and Happy Hour deals that include a 6 pack for $20 or a 6 pack and a 1 topping pizza for $30, you don't need to be a traveler to come here and enjoy the ambience and drinks. They also sell Chimay, one of the most delightful historical beers I enjoy (150 years of monks perfecting it in Belgium!) Our server recognized us when we came back 2 nights later with a smile and a hey! Welcome back! Look out "Minnesota Nice" Montana might have you beat.

I had steak and broccoli. Steak was done to my wishes and was tasty and tender. Wife had fish and…read morefries and gives it an 8 out of 10. Quiet, small place inside hotel. Was a bit confusing because it didn't say Ridgeline anywhere. We had to ask at hotel desk. Reasonable prices and good service.

Booth seating

Build your Own Omlete

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Booth seating

Ten Mile Creek Brewery

4.5(47 reviews)

2.1 mi

The atmosphere is awesome and the lady behind the bar is great. They have many kinds of beers and…read morehomemade root beer.

Went in to support F your phone February. Love how community-oriented they are. Robusto pizza was…read moreyummy, live music was pleasant and the conversation was engaging!

Krumpus!

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The bar

Nosh Cafe

4.5(100 reviews)

2.1 mi

Am rating a 4 only even though i did not enjoy my Veggie Sandwich (@ $10). I didn't feel like it…read morewas fair to do a Yelp review on one item of their menu and their other food looked pretty good. I had the Veggie Sandwich @ $10 which I would not order again. Tasted fresh but super, duper plain. Salt & pepper option would be good, or just add some red onions or pickles - just a suggestion.

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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Starsha F.

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8

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13 years ago

My family of 5 loves going to Steve's Cafe. The food is excellent, with large portions, and affordable. I've had several of their daily breakfast specials, and left feeling stuffed with happy taste buds. Prepare to wait if you have kids or are a group of 5+. We have waited over 45 minutes for a table. We have had a few issues with the hostess when it came to seating, and I hope with their second location some of these issues can be resolved. We once brought our out of town family with us to Steve's. The staff wanted to seat us in two separate locations in the restaurant. read more

Michael S.

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1

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4 months ago

My experience at Steve's Café this morning was very poor. There is no sign that says wait to be seated so sitting down in a seat, gives the staff the ability to be rude and condensing. When it's brought to the attention of the owner of the place you get his wrath and rudeness, which is exactly why I will no longer return to Steve's Café. Being on oxygen and a disabled person, I realize this doesn't mean much to him, but a little bit of dignity and a little bit of respect is all I asked for. read more

R. M.

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4

3 months ago

Steve's Café in Helena is an easy 5-star spot and one of the best places in town for a hearty meal. The food is consistently delicious, with generous portions that really feel like you're getting your money's worth, and everything tastes fresh and home-style. The staff are friendly and welcoming, creating a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere that makes it a great place to start the day or grab a satisfying lunch with family and friends. read more

Malcolm B.

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1

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5 years ago

There was an insect in my food. When i tried to bring it to the server's attention i was given nasty attitude. I then asked to speak with the owner, this arrogant man with the temperament of a teenager came out and spoke to me in a very disrespectful manner, as well as made inappropriate and highly offensive comments in regards to my religion. The is establishment is owned by a bigot racist, do not support them. read more

Lupe H.

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2

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9 years ago

Me and my husband went there for Breakfast this morning and the food was pretty good! BUT, The waitress 'Josie'(LeAnna) was perfect! She was very nice,polite and she checked up on us every time. We will definitely go back very soon. read more

William H.

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10

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8 years ago

We always make time for a stop at Steve's Cafe when driving through. It's a taste of America the way it used to be. Food is good staff is friendly and helpful and everything is just as you expect for a small town cafe. read more

Pete R.

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4

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11 years ago

Solid diner fare, though it's a little nicer than one might expect from a store named Steve's Café. I had a big ole plate of pancakes and finished it off with some pie. Classic! read more

Matthew S.

Elite 21

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2

7 years ago

This is just your basic breakfast place. There is nothing special about it. However, that is everything you need. Good food, good coffee, and good service! read more

Bob F.

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4

12 years ago

Very nice comfortable atmosphere. Clean with excellent service and attention. There special was excellent and prices reasonable.

Mac F.

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1

0

9 years ago

Excellent service, excellent food, slight wait but more than worth it! You can't do any better than Steve's Cafe in Helena, MT.

Unkle B.

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1

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12 years ago

A group of us went there for breakfast on Saturday, the food was great and the service was great... Will go again soon..

Jacqui S.

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12 years ago

For the rave reviews Steve's always gets, I wasn't that impressed, but I will have to say their omelette is very good.

Katherine O.

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10

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5 years ago

I like there food. Great price and great service. If you want something that satisfies you should go here.

Michelle B.

110

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7 years ago

Awesome food...awesome service...we are a regular here...food and service are always consistently good

Jonathan E.

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4

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8 years ago

Best Breakfast in Helena! Service is always excellent here as well. LOVE the huckleberry french toast.

George C.

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7

1

6 years ago

A good place but nothing too fancy. It is good for a quick breakfast but not for a long brunch. read more

Albert R.

5

2

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9 years ago

Had the steak and eggs. Everything was cooked perfect. Best breakfast I have had in a long time.

David M.

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69

12

4 years ago

I always have good meals there. The staff is always friendly and the food is a good value.

Tony W.

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5

4 years ago

Disappointed.it was closed. Maybe next time when we come to visit fro South Carolina.

Christina T.

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3

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3 years ago

The Reuben!!!! You'll never want it any where else again! Both locations are awesome.

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