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The Raven

3.7 (191 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Pubs
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Live music
Good for kids

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Brittany N.

Pros: Out here in the forresty wilderness, this place was a stark change of pace, offering a coastal lake/almost beach vibe. I loved it. Service was pretty good. A few times wanting a refill for a long time, but she was nice enough. Food was excellent! Leave it to Montana to leave us with great burger memories. Cons: No real cons. If you're looking at apps, you can skip the chips and salsa. Very lackluster. Tips: Any burger will probably serve you well, but if you're a tourist like I was, go with the bison!

Amazing pad Thai! Best in the area!
Penny L.

Love The Raven! Best pad Thai in Bigfork! They had the most wonderful calamari before but have recently changed to a smaller ringlet of calamari. I say bring back what they had before! But I understand costs don't always let that happen. My waiter Velko(spelling?) from Serbia was so kind , helpful, attentive, and even warned me of the calamari change before I ordered it. That is such a valued trait for a waiter. Bianca was also kind and helpful!

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Molly G.

This is such a fun spot if you are on the lake! You can dock your boat and grab a table. The drinks were absolutely phenomenal, and the food was great as well.

Stephanie T.

We were staying at the islander inn directly across from here and thought we'd check the place out. Awesome atmosphere! We were sat right away outside and were able to view the lake and mountains while we ate. Food and drinks were okay. Definitely don't come here expecting Michelin star food. We came for the atmosphere and to chill out the day before we got back on a plane. My husband said his burger was amazing. The fish tacos were okay. I'd definitely come here again and try something else.

The view from the back deck overlooking the lake at sunset.
R W.

An unassuming little place we stopped to have dinner on our way back to Whitefish. The food was really good and the service was excellent. We started with dumplings but they were devoured before I could get a picture.

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Michael M.

Great place to hang out and enjoy the view! Great burgers and fish tacos here along with some great crafted cocktails! This is a must stop in Woods Bay!

The outdoor entrance, limited parking
Tiffany C.

The atmosphere and service is EVERYTHING!!! Happened to stop by on a live music night which was extra cool. Perfect sunset, amazing people and fantastic tunes. Service was much quicker then the menu advertised "tiny kitchen and food made to order so be patient" (or something to that effect). They were pretty busy but absolutely crushed the delivery. The Bison burger had great flavor but was sober cooked a smidge. Not a huge deal. Salad was on point but would've been even better w buttermilk homemade ranch. All that said... go here. Do this place. Locals, tourists, everyone.

Lakeside spirits with an unbeatable view.

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13 years ago

I thought the bar was fun on a Saturday night. I was talking to a nice girl Valentina? from Moldova that made me feel at home.

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8 years ago

Food was ok, and a LONG wait for food. Party of five took 1.25 hours to get food. Wait staff was very friendly and scenery was beautiful.

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Great food, people and view. Bacon and Bleu burger is fabulous, fish tacos are very tasty and the french onion soup is the best I've had.

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12 years ago

Good food and drinks, great atmosphere. Sit out by the dock, have a toddy or three and try the fish tacos!

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13 years ago

Best place to have a cold drink and watch the waves on the lake. Great local beer selection and good food. Awesome deck.

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For a beer and basic bar food this is the place and the view is to die for.

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11 years ago

Love the Raven. Great location. They have great food drinks and live bands. They are very involved in the community. Definitely check it out

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A Bar Montana

A Bar Montana

4.4
(35 reviews)
5.0 mi

We came to A Bar one night after a very very long day at the beautiful Glacier National Park. We…read morewere sweaty and tired and needed some salty, greasy bar food with some booze. My friends that we were staying with were locals, and they recommended A Bar, so we knew we had to try it out. It was a Friday or a Saturday night, and we arrived after nightfall, so we were worried there wouldn't be anywhere to sit, but we miraculously found a nice six top with a great view of the karaoke that was about to start. Looking around, the ambiance was really cool. It had a heavy dive bar vibe. I could perfectly picture Garth Brooks singing in the corner with a rowdy crowd packing the place. A lot of the tables were talking or shouting friendily to one another, showing me that there were a lot of locals and/or regulars there. But also, the place sold merch, as if it were a tourist attraction. A very interesting blend. Service was great. He was just a cool dude that efficiently brought to us everything we ordered. Beer showed up in a hurry, the food came out timely and nice and hot. Very nice fella. As for the food, it was surprisingly very good. Like, the best food we ate the entire time we were in Montana. We opened up with the A Bar Nachos (Corn tortilla chips smothered with melted cheddar, refried beans, taco meat, diced tomatoes, olives, jalapeno, and green onions. Served with salsa and sour cream. Wow! These were good nachos. First of all, they were huge. You can't have small plate of nachos, it's not a good look. Second of all, they were layered beautifully. Not all the toppings were topped on top, they were layered in between layers of chips, leaving no boring bites even towards the end. Third of all, they added beans. Not everyone does that, but everyone should, because it spreads well and they're a great meat substitute. Just amazing nachos. For my main meal of the night, I ordered the Cowboy Burger (1/3 pound Angus Patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, and barbecue sauce on a grilled Brioche bun). Also awesome. A huge patty, cooked perfectly, sitting on a bun that was hearty enough to support it, stacked high with crispy onion rings and skewered with a giant steak knife to really set the presentation off right. A little fresh veg, a good amount of sauce, and a literal mountain of tater tots really made this a super satisfying meal. I also got to try the Shrimp Basket (Crispy Breaded shrimp, deep fried and served with French fries, cocktail sauce and lemon). These were nice. Nice, crispy shrimp, crispy tots, nothing was too greasy. A nice way to end the meal. Or so I thought that was the end. At the last second, I saw on their specials board that they had a huckleberry cheesecake. We were on the way out already, so I ordered it to go, and when I got it home, I naturally paired it with some Tillamook huckleberry ice cream and had one of the best nights of my life.

Pros: Ambiance is killer. Both a dive bar full of locals…read moreand a tourist attraction that sells merch, all at the same time. Service was very country and friendly. We had drinks flowing all evening long. Good was ridiculous. Probably the best food we had during all of our time in Montana. Cons: Not a con in the world. Tips: They are cash only, so bring cash. If you're interested in nachos, get the nacho app. It is very delicious. If they have a special huckleberry dessert, definitely get it.

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Fun bar atmosphere.
Fun bar atmosphere.
Great sitting in the back of the bar.

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Great sitting in the back of the bar.
The Sitting Duck

The Sitting Duck

3.8
(82 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

If you're looking for a great meal with one of the best lakefront views in Montana, stop reading…read morereviews and just go to The Sitting Duck. We had an absolutely fantastic experience. The food was incredible from start to finish, and the service was even better. Bella was our waitress and was thoughtful, attentive, efficient, and checked on us frequently without ever being intrusive. Riley was also wonderful--bringing drinks, checking on our table, and making sure we had everything we needed. Behind the bar, Drew had fantastic recommendations and helped us discover some great drinks. They made my daughter's 10th birthday super special!!! Speaking of drinks- don't miss the fun cocktail that comes with a rubber duck. They also have an excellent wine list and a great beer selection. What really stood out was how friendly the entire staff was. We visited with our two children and our two Golden Retrievers, and everyone made us feel welcome. While we waited for our food, the kids had a blast playing by the lakeshore, throwing rocks, and enjoying the beautiful setting. As for the occasional negative reviews--this is a very popular lakefront restaurant, and during peak times it gets busy. That's part of dining at one of the most sought-after spots in Bigfork. Relax, enjoy the view, order a drink, and soak in the experience. Great food, amazing staff, beautiful location, dog-friendly, family-friendly, and worth every minute. We will absolutely be back.

Great location right on the water. Staff were friendly and the drinks were inexpensive.read more

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Fun Cocktails
Fun Cocktails
Grilled Chicken & Avacado Salad, Fun Cocktails

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Hillside Pub and Grub

Hillside Pub and Grub

2.3
(6 reviews)
5.8 mi

Haven't eaten here yet. Was actually excited to in the near future but after I see how he reacts to…read morea simple oversight by a friend of mine and had his trucked towed for parking his truck in his parking lot for a hour and a half is BS. The truck was in the lower lot at the far north. I get it if it was there for overnight, up by the main entrance or even extremely busy which I'm guessing they weren't or he wouldn't had time to case his parking lot for vehicles left there for a hour. This owner needs to figure out its the locals who support you 9 months out of the year after the tourist leave and this is one way not to treat your clientele..

Wow , warning don't eat here. Forget about what you read about the parking , we ate here. This is…read morewhat I imagine prison food is like. These owners seem to have never been in this business or should be. First you are greeted by " hAve you ever eaten here before" (1st clue) second the waitress tells you how to order from the menu(like we've never seen a menu) then we go to our drinks order ( no beer on tap) owner say I am leaning toward hard cider ( that's going to sell well) beers in a can I guess. Next we order from a very limited menu. When we get our food it is served in a pie tin! The Mac and cheese was horrid, had some sort of sauce I can't describe. A box ( Kaft) Mac would have been much better. My wife had something that resembles nachos but she could not eat hers either. They must have a bad problem as they kept asking " how is it" I give them 2 months before they close. Please save your money and stomach don't eat here. Prices vs value were poor, price range was $7-12 and drinks are average. Food is based around hot dogs, German link sausage and ground beef , you can't get a hamburger here. Also this was the worst place I have ever eaten in 50plus years!

Traditions at The Bigfork Inn

Traditions at The Bigfork Inn

3.3
(59 reviews)
4.7 mi
$$

This is the best food I've had traveling around in Montana. It's a little pricier than the other…read moreplaces, but it's worth every penny you spend. I ordered their grapefruit dirty martini. It would normally have grapefruit vodka in it, but I'm not a fan of vodka or any of its flavoring. The kind bartender substituted the alcohol to gin with a splash of grapefruit at no extra charge. I believe the bartender is the owner as it seemed to be a one man show. The same guy was our server, a bus boy, bartender, and our host! He was probably the cook too! Talk about wearing many hats! I ordered the golden and red beets with goat cheese for $12 and this came to the table looking like a colorful masterpiece. Every bite was delicious. The huckleberry creme brûlée was great! The huckleberries are hiding at the bottom of the ramiken. I'm a tourist and was on a mission to eat everything huckleberry and this dessert did not disappoint! It's a must try! My boyfriend ordered the wild mushroom crepe $16 which was roasted wild mushrooms, prosciutto and swiss cheese with mornay sauce. I thought the crepe was a little undercooked, but he absolutely loved it. I also thought it was a bit salty for my taste, but the mushrooms were tasty! I ordered the $16 grilled salmon and andouille sausage over spinach with tomatoes, fresh orange and red onion. I never heard of these two proteins together, but they make a dynamic duo! I'd like to say it's a warm salad and it was so good! The charred salmon was the star of this dish!

Yummy yummy yum yum... Escargot, frog legs, French onion…read moresoup, Duck and waiting for the Huckleberry cremebroulle ! Oh and the wine, paired well with the duck.

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The steak tartar was amazing
The steak tartar was amazing
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Huckleberry Pie

The Raven - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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