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    Thirsty Turtle Burgers & BBQ

    3.9 (78 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Burgers

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    THIRSTY TURTLE BURGERS & BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Michael B.

    Used to frequent this place for years. I'm not sure if there is new owners or management but it's not a friendly small time establishment anymore. I walked in and was headed to the restroom before we got seated. I got yelled at by a staff member for passing her sign. We left.

    Marc S.

    Absolutely fantastic spot! Food was incredible and the the staff was super nice. Every meal at our table was a delicious success. I believe Amanda was our server (horrible with names) and she crushed it. Will be back for sure!

    To me this sign was rude--and yes, me not getting a meal I AM PAYING FOR just the way I want it, offends me.
    Susan B.

    We ended calling this place the Salty Turtle because the atmosphere felt so rude. Everything was like no we can't make your way don't ask: uh aren't I the customer? We are from the South and a place that operated this way would NEVER make it. It wasn't that our server was rude, she just wasn't nice and for a family of 5 to spend over 80 bucks on burgers, I expected more. The signage was rude too--we aren't opposed to having rules but say it nicer. We felt like the motto of this restaurant was "buy food here or not, we don't give a crap" Our food wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to write home about.

    Brisket BLT with coleslaw
    Kurt P.

    Reasonable prices, OK food with big portions, waitstaff will call you "Hun". Stopped in today for lunch with a friend. Waitress arrived in about 5 minutes with the menu and took our drink order. Huge glass of iced tea, and she later brought me a carafe to self-refill. My friend has a burger which he would rate as a B+. Not great, though the fries were pretty good. I had the brisket BLT which came on a big hoagie roll (see photo). The brisket was on the rubbery side, didn't taste fresh to me, and didn't have the smoky flavor I expected. . The coleslaw was outstanding! Fresh and crunchy. Check never arrived so I went over to the spot signed "Pay Here", and they eventually figured out what I owed. Ok place for lunch and a drink, but the BBQ did not impress.

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    Outstanding pastrami, and green chicken chili. Local brewery next door. Fun decor!

    KEITH G.

    After escaping Gardiner we stopped here and weren't disappointed. Started with the cheese curds and corn nuggets, both were really good! For the lunch we got brisket BLT and brisket Outlaw. Got the sweet potato Fries and soup as sides. Both sandwiches were delicious and hit the spot. We're getting a little nervous in the small town since everything was closed but this place at 2:30 in the afternoon. But I'm happy we found it and definitely would recommend if you find yourself in the area.

    Chicken sandwich and homemade chips. It looks weird because I took the top bun off.
    Lindsey G.

    The staff was short but not rude. They are short staffed so this is to be expected. We were immediately sat and the food came out fast. Very reasonable prices. $45 for three meals with 25% tip. You can easily get two meals out of it. We all took home leftovers. The homemade chips would have been better without the Parmesan cheese.

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    Joshua I.

    From the time we walked in the door to the time we left the staff was friendly and too notch! Our waitress was the best, drinks never went dry, and did everything with the best smile! Very near atmosphere and is a good spot for hanging out or meeting up for grabbing a burger with friends. Wish I lived in the area this would be a go to spot for me.

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    Good food, good service, awesome atmosphere. The sandwiches were perfectly balanced and interesting.

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    I had the porky's delight and it was delicious. Attentive staff, good food, and fair prices. A good choice if passing through Big Timber.

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    Amazing food! Affordable! Locally- brewed beer! Staff was exceptional! Thank you for the wonderful experience on our road trip!

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    Wow!!! The burgers are off the charts!!! Service is excellent. Environment is so fun. Highly recommend.

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    Food was not good! Burger was so Raw . Service is Ok but the food is not worth the money.

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    Food was good. Service was good. Short staffed, but they did their best to get you everything you needed. Our server was very nice.

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    LORDY, LORDY,LORDY where do I start ? I'm keeping it simple food great, server terrible and rude....

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    Delicious creative food. If you're on the road and you want a burger, bbq or beer this is the place to stop.

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