Tupelo Grille was a pleasant surprise in Whitefish. We wanted a light supper so ended up in the lounge...the restaurant was booked, recommend a reservation...and had drinks and small plates to share. The bacon wrapped dates were lovely as was the mushrooms on crostini. Those were my favorites. Also tried, the duck on a waffle and the mussels. All delicious. They have Whistling Andy spirits and also Aviation gin plus a nice selection of wines. I would definitely go back! read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant. Nice atmosphere, staff was very friendly and professional. We had the southern bayou catfish for a starter, I had filet mignon for main and my husband had a halibut dish that was on the Special menu for that night. Everything was delicious. Want to have the shrimp and grits next time because so many people have raved about them. Will definitely be back. read more

We just had an amazing dinner! The mushroom goat cheese appetizer was delicious and my husband moped up the sauce with the sourdough bread. The Caesar salad was a traditional salad that was dressed nicely....not too much dressing, not too little. Our entrees were the Zydeco Combo and the Elk meatloaf. Both were scrumptious! The meatloaf was moist, tender and full of flavor. The wine selection is extensive and even the by the glass wines were excellent. We travel throughout the country and the meals rivaled that we would find in San Francisco or Napa. We're coming back tmrw!! read more

Great menu with a bunch of sensational options; service is really good, and the wine list is deep. Best place in Whitefish.

I had the seared beef tips on mushroom bread pudding, and was stuffed and happy... but not too stuffed to enjoy a bit of bread pudding for desert. (The whipped cream was so good it erased any sense of guilt I might have felt.) Wonderful food! read more

Best place to eat in Whitefish, MT hands down! Service, staff, food, drinks, and live music are always amazing. You can't go wrong with the chicken and dumplings and macaroni and cheese. Whenever I'm out of town, I find myself craving Tupelo Grille. read more

If you want to take a date for a fancy dinner with a great atmosphere this would be it! Food is high end, drinks are high end. Better bring lots of dead presidents though because it's gonna cost you! Easy $100 bill for dinner and drinks read more

Went here on one night of a family reunion. There were 17 of us. Service was excellent. The food was better, if thats possible. I had the new york strip, it was cooked perfectly and was delicious. I also tried two of the appetizers and four other dishes, including the shrimp and grits. Listen to your server when they tell you its the best thing on the menu. The etoufee was also some of the best I have ever had. Everything was excellent. This is THE restaurant you have to visit in Whitefish. DONT MISS IT. read more

Just hung out at the bar for a couple drinks and an appetizer. The ahi was good. The staff was all really friendly and genuine. The bread pudding was ridiculous!!! I am pretty picky about bread pudding - this was possibly/probably the best I have ever had. Wow. read more

This place deserves its reputation as a go to destination in White Fish. The service is top shelf and they take a great deal of care with their offerings. We had a great meal on our vacation and will be back before we depart. read more

My new favorite place in Whitefish. Good music and a great bar staff. The food was awesome and look forward to coming back.

Bacon wrapped dates are amazing. Service was outstanding, food was good. We spent the rest of our trip recommending this restaurant to others looking for a good place to eat. read more

Absolutely delicious. 4 nights in a row on our brief vacation to Whitefish. Don't bother dining anywhere else. And the wine list is good, too. read more

It's tough to beat Tupelo in Whitefish, it's simply the best all around place in town - great food, great staff, impressive wine list and just a great environment. The shrimp and grits is as good as you'll find outside of Louisiana and the bread pudding is the best I've ever had. If you're there during a busy weekend, I highly recommend reservations as it gets pretty busy quickly. read more

After reading about this restaurant on here we decided to give it a try. Was NOT disappointed. Very good food and service. Both our 2 starters and main courses were very good. The only thing that was not up to par was the dessert (We had the creme brulee). Not badly priced either overall. This restaurant has a lot going for it. The 2 most important things are awesome food and service. Will eat there again for sure. read more

Awesome service, phenomenal food, anything you order is going to be phenomenal. We ordered a few apps but our favorites were the elk sliders and the catfish...so good!!!!!!!! read more

Amazing food and service!! We had the elk meatloaf and the crab cakes ... both to die for!! Our server Marta was also amazing!!!

Great really great. My feeling is this is the best restaurant in the area. However, i tend to like spicy food. Service and wine list are excellent. read more

As an out of town guest I was blown away with how pleasant everyone in town was. If I could talk my wife into it, I would move here in a heartbeat! The food here was spectacular! I got the beef tips on salad and it was amazing, next time I look forward to trying their fish dish. On another note, I left my beloved Red Sox hat there and was not able to contact them till I was back home. After talking with one of their managers they are shipping my hat to me! The definition of above and beyond. Thanks Tupelo! read more

best starters and appetizers. absolute favorite was the cauliflower & French onion soup. I had the rack of lamb which was THE BEST.

Been coming here since the early 2000s. Loved it when it was just a tiny little place. Have seem favorite menu items come and go. Have seen it expand once, twice. Kind of miss the good ol' days. And yet, we keep coming back. Shrimp and grits, please. French onion soup, yes. Beans, good. Green onion sausage, meh. We'll be back...because it's a memory and a staple. And the staff works hard to make you feel at home. read more

Love this place! It is our go to place for special occasions and REALLY love the Lounge as well for smaller plates and a casual atmosphere. Entertainment is always a plus here as well. Great service and lovely ambiance. Always recommend Tupelo! It is a local's favorite! read more

I loved this place, but I spent my dinners at the bar which was a cool vibe and had the best service. Delicious cocktails with a little flair. Live band on Friday night. I would always recommend the halibut special. A little pricey around $38 but it was delicious the two nights I had it and it was completely different each night. So yummy with the cajun spin on halibut. This place is a must visit in Whitefish read more

The outstanding food, professional and attentive staff and colorful environment all made for a wonderful dining experience. It felt like being back in the fine restaurants of New Orleans! read more

A real pretentious WannaBe: They "push" the "Daily Special", never suggesting that the price will be about 50% higher than the average dinner-price; then, when it arrives, it's some over-cooked, obviously prepared in advanced, probably nuked prior to service, tasteless crap. Plus, WAY OVERPRICED wine list, all served in a bar-style setting with grossly inadequate restroom facilities. It must be family and friends who rate this joint highly. I suggest you go elsewhere. read more

Food Was very good, wine good and bread pudding best I ever had -little pricey

We really enjoyed this place...stumbled upon it looking for some place to eat. The food was an interesting mix - had some great gumbo as an appetizer and an interesting (good) version of bison meatloaf for my main course. The service was good up until getting out bill and cashing out. This took too long. Not too expensive but the place fills up quick. read more

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. The duck was tender and flavorful...cooked extremely well. The mahi mahi special was voted the best entree at our table taste test. Definately recommend checking this place out! read more

Good food, fair price. Never been disappointed in the 10 plus years I've eaten here...

Fantastic food! I had the low country grits and shrimp, which was amazing. My wife had the mac n cheese, which she said was the best she's ever had. Good service, though the waitress did forget my beer and our fried green tomatoes. No worries, we were too full to have any more food anyway. We also had oyster on the half shell, which were amazing as well. read more

A couple of caveats - I was alone and I sat in the lounge and i only ordered a salad. It was moderately busy at the bar but I received a menu within moments. Greg my server was quick and friendly. My salad was really good. I didn't have to dig around for toppings and the dressing was not overdone. Definitely would come back to try the full restaurant read more

This is a little gem in a small town. Unassuming on the outside, lovely atmosphere waiting inside. The good was spectacular. We especially enjoyd the Venison Meatlosf with a huckleberry glaze!! read more

Last night we had an excellent meal at this bar and grille. The service was superb. Everyone was warm and friendly and provided super advice on what to order. My husband and I enjoyed a delicious mushroom and goat cheese appetizer. We shared two different types of soups...the jambalaya and the roasted cauliflower. Both were very tasty! Our entrees that we decided to try were the elk meatloaf and the shrimp and grits. The dinners were full of flavor. We would definitely go back. read more

We heard that Tupelo Grille was the best restaurant in town, but just recently tried it. Everything we heard was right- and then some. What an amazing restaurant! The food, the ambiance and the staff all get 5 stars from my husband and me. We look forward to the next time we can visit again! read more

Food was great, problem was in their bill and tip add for six people. They added it and still had the tip to put in, I did at a big number considering 6 people dined so the tip was essentially twice more than right. I called and left a message asking them to clarify this with me by phone, no one called...not the kind of customer service anyone would want. Not ok either. I felt ripped off and then ignored. read more

Our dining experience was perfect as orchestrated by Dani, our experienced and personable food server. The trout, macaroni and cheese and homemade bread pudding were excellent in preparation, temperature and presentation. read more

Overall very great! A few things could be improved like the rice but the food was amazing! Check it out!!

I think the shrimp and grits and the chicken and dumplings rivals New Orleans. The wine list was extensive and the service and ambiance was up to big city standards. The mac n' cheese was incredible but very rich. Everything we had there was top notch and super filling. Be prepared to order less than we did or have some to take home. A great romantic spot for your fancy night out in Whitefish. read more

I had dinner twice at Tupelo Grille the week before last. On my first trip I tried the Cajun Penne Pasta (with chicken and Andouille sausage). On my second trip I had the Low Country Shrimp & Grits, which is a cake of cheddar grits with jumbo shrimp and tasso cream sauce on top. I had a glass of Merlot to accompany dinner. Both times I had the pistachio hummus appetizer and a bowl of chicken and Andouille gumbo. Service was excellent, even though it was quite busy both nights. Of the two meals, I slightly preferred the Cajun Penne Pasta. My niece used to work there when she was in high school. An off menu special that she suggested was the Low Country Shrimp & Grits, but substituting beef tips for the shrimp. She said it was outstanding, and something the kitchen might do if you requested, if they weren't too busy. I'm going to try to order that on my next visit. Tupelo prides themselves on their extensive wine selection. read more

Here for a week in Whitefish and have tried all the restaurants on Yelp's "fine dining" list. Have to say that this one is our favorite. My husband's shrimp and grits was by far the best he'd ever had - and that is saying a lot!! I had the Shaved fennel, wild arugula and pine nut salad with grilled chicken and it was nice and light and the chicken was grilled to perfection. I'm a sucker for pine nuts so there could have been a few more but overall, I'd give it an A rating. Delicious! read more