My husband and I are staying at a nearby air bnb and came across The Hitchin Post. We've been several times throughout our stay and not once have been disappointed by the food. The service as well has been outstanding. I'd specifically like to mention our waitress Jacee as her customer service, kindness and personality were fantastic. We will absolutely come back! read more

ANOTHER RACISTS SPOT IN MONTANA. The lady with the blond dry crinkly hair was totally snobbish and acted like she own the joint. She took a dirty chemical towel to wipe around the customer beer glass. These ladies act very suspicious and a pick me energy. She called my homegirl a man because she was tall. When greeting us at the door!!! She didn't even apologize and she clearly saw how uncomfortable and upset my friend girl was. FOOD: UNDERCOOKED, Raw fries and sloppy burger. It didn't taste like anything and but the bacon was the only thing I tasted other than the dry tasteless meat. I won't be referring my colleagues to this place, however, the atmosphere of the bar is okay. But no one wants a dirty staff and ladies who seem to have attitudes about being there to serve you. Hire some cooler people please, also to the cook PUT SOME SEASONING ON THE FOOD SIR, and wash your hands when entering the kitchen. He kept on walking in and out and going to tables with gloves on. Ughhhhhhh!!!! GET IT TOGETHER EVERYONE PLEASE. read more

Stopped again on our way through. Clean quick good food good service. Iced beer pint glass, nice decor.

We enjoyed the meal at the Hitchin' Post. I'm pescatarian and allergic to gluten and dairy. Super hard to find food in remote towns. Not only was this restaurant accommodating, but the food was very good. We shared the halibut dish and each had a side salad with homemade thousand island dressing. The salads were mixed lettuce types and mixed raw vegetables. The drinks were tasty too. Service was 5 stars. The owners of this business own a lodge/RV park. They understand service. I'd eat here again if we lived in Montana. Oh..and bring your cash. You get a 3% discount. read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - Discount...and you don't have to cop to being a senior. - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

We love heading up to The Hitchin' Post- lunch or dinner...or just to drink! The service is great- the atmosphere is always casual and light. Summer live music is so much fun on the patio! Today we came for burgers and tots and left with food to take home- because the portions are so huge! read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - Best damn burger and tots! - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

Great service and great food, what more can you ask for?! We really enjoyed this place! read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - Buffalo crispy chicken sandwich, crispy tater tots as ordered, bacon grilled cheese and pretzel bites. - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

We were passing by the town of Melrose and decided to stop to eat at The Hitching Post and we are so glad we did. Our waitress was fantastic and our hamburgers were thick and juicy. The cottage fries were crispy...just the way we like them too. Our daughter had the French Dip and she said it was amazing. After my husband tried a bite he said it was the best tasting French Dip he has ever had. Wish I would have taken pictures of the food but we were way too hungry and the food did not last. read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

Came here to melrose for a fishin trip, saw this place and decided to try it. Great lil bar n grill inside with plenty of tv's and Slot machines to entertain you. There was 4 of us and we all enjoyed our breakfasts and dinners here, Full menu for breakfast and dinners Surloin steak, soup n salad, pizza n wings. Food was excellent and was cooked just right and drinks were good too with plenty of choices for beer n alcohol. Jaden our server did an excellent job and kept the drinks coming and checking on us while helping others. Melrose is a nice lil place just off the 15 with plenty of fishing on the wise river and Big hole river. read more

I mean, there isn't much around here, so it was packed. The bar had music playing and the next door RV Park and rooms also add to the crowd. You can make reservations if you stay next door and it might be a good idea on weekends. Kitchen was clearly overwhelmed, took 45min for our food to arrive. Unfortunately, the burger patty was cooked to a crisp and burned, but the fries were great. Service was definitely also at their limit, but still friendly. read more

Wow!!!!! There aren't any great options for breakfast where we are currently staying/visiting so we decided to drive to Melrose for a Sunday breakfast! So worth the drive. The building itself is so cute and staff were very welcoming. Coffee was spot on. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. We had the eggs with a side and French toast. Loved it all but I must say The French toast topped the cake for me!!!! I love sweets! This French toast was filled with flavor with every bite I took! I also loved how it was cooked! Most places over cook French toast....not here!!! We are already thinking of returning to try their lunch or dinner menu!!!! I didn't take photos because I was too busy enjoying my food. read more

The service was amazing, but we might have been there at a non busy time. Looked like mostly locals staring at us when we walked in. We got there late afternoon before dinner was being served. That's what I was looking forward too. Chicken tenders and fries were just average. The ranch was surprisingly good. We had a burger and a patty melt for the other meals. The burger was cooked great and messy that made it delicious. The patties were not bigger than anywhere else. The patty melt was delicious, but on the smaller side. I wish it was a little bigger. They only had a little sliver of the cheesecake left so we passed on that. We will try again for the dinner menu. read more

Our fishing guide said this place had great steaks. He was right. Definitely a Locals place. Again, amazing steaks!

Ate at this this restaurant twice once for breakfast and once for dinner. Both meals were very good. Tried the bacon, pancake and egg combo for breakfast. Lots of huge bacon strips and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Big stack of pancakes. Had the ham by steak for dinner and really liked it. The best thing I have had in a while. Great service. Nice place to stop for a meal if passing through. read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - a view of a highway with mountains in the distance - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

We love this place. Food is consistently good. Owner is there and mingling with customers making sure the food is cooked to customers liking. The atmosphere is definitely Montana, pictures of "The last best place", wildlife, mountains and of course, the Big Hole River! Servers are very friendly and helpful! Homemade cheesecake is fantastic but you'll probably have it to go, the meals are MT size! read more

I stopped here passing through on my way to Idaho Falls. I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It is super clean. Decorate nicely and for a small place it wasn't cramped. The food was good as well as fresh. It is definitely a locals hangout as everyone who walked through the door was known by the bartender/server. Danie, the Bartender who was as also handling the server duties was awesome. She was efficient taking care of everyone and kept checking in with me. I always appreciate those in the service industry who just "get it". If you are looking for a place to stop in for a quick bite, I highly recommend read more

While staying at the Sportsman Lodge we had dinner and breakfast here. The pancakes were so fluffy and good I was full for most of the day. For dinner I had the Hitchin Post Burger (minus the blue cheese) it was good. Service was great with very friendly staff. The inside makes you feel at home. read more

Went for the first time for 2025 Valentine's Day dinner. I enjoyed the salmon special, hubby had the Prime Rib. The salmon was delicious and I enjoyed it for two more dinners from take-home. My husband's prime rib was tasty and cooked as he requested. We both loved the generous salads and twice baked potatoes. The service was great - Attentive but not bothersome. Prices were within reason for a special dinner. Worth the drive from Anaconda. We will be back! read more

The best pork shank I've ever had it was tender well seasoned and the mashed potatoes complimented it with perfection read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

We hit dinner time with a load of kids and found ourselves in the middle of nowhere, MT. This place popped up and I called to see if they accepted kids. She said "yes, it's a bar but we have kids all the time". So we decided to go for it. If you drink, it has a large bar with a pool table and a little casino. The menu is plenty big for everyone. Lots of fried foods, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks, plus rotating desserts that you have to ask about. We had seen pics of some berry pies, unfortunately they only had some cheesecakes so we passed. We all left full, satisfied, and enjoyed a great service. As we were leaving the bartender came over and thanked us. We chatted for a minute. Fun little place, worth the stop and every penny. read more

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This spot was amazing! The cheese burger was delicious and looked so tasty! Also the cinnamon rolls were big and tasteful! I would recommend this restaurant! And the workers who were wonderful! The experience was great, because the western music and the tv's were quite entertaining! Thank you for the great experience! read more

Very quaint mountain restaurant. Staff is awesome. Food is delicious. Don't leave without trying a dessert made by someone local, unless they are out- as they do sell out of things. A must try if your in the area. read more

We stopped here for breakfast and I am glad we did. I ordered pancakes with eggs over hard and crispy bacon. The eggs were perfect - no burned edges. The bacon was crispy and delicious. The pancakes were sweet enough you didn't need syrup. I only ate 2 of the 4 slices of bacon and 1of the 3 pancakes. I NEVER take leftover pancakes with me but I did today! I ate the bacon and pancakes for lunch (no syrup on the pancakes - did not need it). Iced tea was good, too. Freshly brewed. Hubby got biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon and he made short work of all of it. We will definitely stop there again when we are in the area. read more

While spending the night at the Salmon Fly Campground during a bike tour through the Pioneers, I rode up to The Hitching Post to grab a drink. As a storm rolled through, one drink turned into three (maybe more; I lost track) and my stomach started rumbling. A few hours later, I had housed a few appetizers, a slice of blueberry pie, and likely one too many rum and cokes. The service is sweet, the pie is sublime, and the drinks are strong. A classic Montana establishment worth spending an hour (or four) at. read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - a plate of food on a table - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

Small town bar & grill. Very good food!!! We ordered the cheeseburger with fries, sooo juicy and thick with a good amt of cheddar cheese just delicious! Also ordered the hamburger steak topped with grilled onions & gravy. Came with Baked Potato with butter & sour cream, side of Corn and good size dinner Salad that had 2 slices of beets, cucumbers, red onions, black olives, baby carrots, croutons with thick bleu cheese dressing. Definitely everything fresh not frozen yummy! Service was great too! Would highly recommend it. read more

Fantastic food. The pork shank is as good as one would get anywhere in America. The half chicken has perfectly seared skin and juicy meat. The apple pie was crazy good. The service is top shelf with Madison standing out. This place is a gem. Folks in Butte or Dillon should make the beautiful drive to Melrose. read more

So glad to have become regular diners at this Montana country favorite. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is consistently good. Will be making the scenic trip from Dillon to this great spot. read more

We were on our way back to California and stopped for lunch. I had a mushroom Swiss burger and my husband had a Western burger. We had the house fries and iced tea. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious. This place is a hidden gem. It's rustic look, televisions and fun wall art kept us busy while we waited for our food. Don't hesitate to stop if you like old fashioned home cooking! read more

Waited an hour and a half to get our starters, when we got them it tasted like they had sat for 20 minutes then got microwaved. Food came out 20 minutes later and was only decent at best if I wanted subpart food I would have gone to McDonald's and had the same quality food for half the price but even then I would have eaten sooner read more

Wow, we were starving when decided to finally stop and eat lunch. What a great place, I had the Swiss mushroom burger and tater Tots and my hubby had the Hitchin' post with fries. Fabulous food, we forgot to get names but we're treated like a local or a friend which shows how awesome the staff is! Definitely if driving down or up I 15 make the stop and eat! read more

Great place to stop with super friendly staff. Good ice cold beer. Wonderful stop at the small roadside places rather than chain restaurants. Great fishing access too. read more

The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Saloon - American Near Me - Melrose, Montana

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Basic fare. Hole in the wall joint frequented by a local crowd. Food was just ok, but would eat there again if hungry.

I didn't expect anything special when I walked in but I was completely surprised by how good the fish & chips were. My 10 year old likes to think of himself as THE chicken strip authority and he loved them as well. The only thing that keeps me from saying is they needed more help waitressing (ours was good but she was swamped and didn't have help). I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again!! read more

I spent a week in Melrose last April (for fly fishing the Big Hole) and ate at the Hitching Post every night. Everything about this place is wonderful: the service, the food, and the prices. The "ambiance" was classic small town Montana and could not have been better. Hanging out in the bar was fun too. Lot's of friendly locals with great stories. If you happen to find yourself in Melrose for whatever reason, do yourself a favor and become familiar with the Hitching Post. You will not regret it read more

The Hitching post is by far my favorite place in Montana! Perhaps even the country. Best steak, best Moscow Mule, best Video Poker, best staff. It's the best. We have a place near Melrose and spend just about every night hanging out there. We just love it! read more

We tried The Hitching Post for the first time tonight. I had a steak sandwich. It was one of the best steak sandwiches I have ever had. The fries served with it were excellent as well. I waited a long time to try this place. Wish I had tried it sooner! I guarantee that I will be a regular here! read more

The Hitching Post has been a favorite of mine for many years. The steaks are excellent (try the steak sandwich) and the service is always friendly and on point. It's definitely worth the stop to get a nice meal. read more

we visit this place as often as we can. the pies are wonderful and everything on the menu is exceptional. we usually order the special, cuz it is always awesome! breakfast is good too! the people who work and own this place rock. we had an emergency and could not have asked for more helpful folks. well worth the beautiful drive to eat here. can't say enough good. read more

Food was outstanding. Our group ordered steaks, seafood and burgers. All excellent. We must have missed out on the friendly and great service part, which is why I only gave them 3 stars. If it was solely on food, 5 stars but the service was very abrupt. read more

Great place, staff super friendly and attentive, the locals and other customers were all super welcoming. Food was to die for, my husband said the salisbury steak was the best he's ever had. Pies were amazing and definitely worth trying. Can't recommend this place enough! we will for sure be coming back. read more

Great food, great service!! Highly recommend. We'll stop again next time we are passing through.