Montana- Flathead Valley

Amy
Montana- Flathead Valley

Bigfork Food/ Bar Suggestions

Best breakfast and lunch in the entire Flathead Valley! Plus it is right next door. Take a look at their menu (provided in rental). My personal favorites are the Huevos Rancheros, Veggie Benedict, Rueben, Caesar Salad, and pretty much everything else! They have a full espresso menu with almond and soy milk substitutes and well as homemade bloody marys with Titos, mimosas, and more!!
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Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83
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Best breakfast and lunch in the entire Flathead Valley! Plus it is right next door. Take a look at their menu (provided in rental). My personal favorites are the Huevos Rancheros, Veggie Benedict, Rueben, Caesar Salad, and pretty much everything else! They have a full espresso menu with almond and soy milk substitutes and well as homemade bloody marys with Titos, mimosas, and more!!
Seasonal (end of May- beginning of Sep) BEST local burger joint in town. There is usually a big line. Grab a burger and Huckleberry milk shake togo, then watch the sunset on the rocks at Wayfarers.
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Burgertown Dairy Freeze
8595 Montana Hwy 35
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Seasonal (end of May- beginning of Sep) BEST local burger joint in town. There is usually a big line. Grab a burger and Huckleberry milk shake togo, then watch the sunset on the rocks at Wayfarers.
Dive bar in Downtown Bigfork. Must visit. Cash only. Great outdoor space in the summer with live music and dance floor. Drinks are strong, bartenders are sassy, and skip the food.
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The Garden Bar
451 Electric Ave
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Dive bar in Downtown Bigfork. Must visit. Cash only. Great outdoor space in the summer with live music and dance floor. Drinks are strong, bartenders are sassy, and skip the food.
Surprisingly good sushi for being in the middle of nowhere Montana. Great atmosphere, and craft drinks. Make a reservation during summer months!
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Saketome
459 Electric Ave
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Surprisingly good sushi for being in the middle of nowhere Montana. Great atmosphere, and craft drinks. Make a reservation during summer months!
Very small interior. This is a good togo place. Pizzas are massive and fairly good. Cheese bread is the cheesiest around and I love it!
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Rosa's Pizza
8585 Montana Hwy 35
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Very small interior. This is a good togo place. Pizzas are massive and fairly good. Cheese bread is the cheesiest around and I love it!
Great views of Flathead Lake. Fun atmosphere, and outdoor deck. Beer and drinks are good...Food is hit or miss.
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Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt Dr
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Great views of Flathead Lake. Fun atmosphere, and outdoor deck. Beer and drinks are good...Food is hit or miss.
Across the street from the Raven in Woodsbay (20 min away). Better food and service than the Raven. Go there for dinner, walk to the Raven for drinks on the water and sunset!
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Montana Bonfire
15300 Montana Hwy 35
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Across the street from the Raven in Woodsbay (20 min away). Better food and service than the Raven. Go there for dinner, walk to the Raven for drinks on the water and sunset!
FUN bar on Flathead Lake. Margarita Monday is a mad house. Always have a live band in the summer. Service/ food isn't the best, but the views and drinks are worth the 20 minute drive!
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The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35
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FUN bar on Flathead Lake. Margarita Monday is a mad house. Always have a live band in the summer. Service/ food isn't the best, but the views and drinks are worth the 20 minute drive!
Serves great margaritas! Homemade chips and salsa...decent Mexican food. Fun atmosphere!
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El Topo Cantina
7987 Montana Hwy 35
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Serves great margaritas! Homemade chips and salsa...decent Mexican food. Fun atmosphere!
This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
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Grille 459
475 Electric Ave
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This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
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Bigfork Inn
604 Electric Ave
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This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
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Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar
7951 Montana Hwy 35
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This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
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Schafer's Restaurant
279 Sylvan Dr
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This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
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ShowThyme
548 Electric Ave
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This is a nicer dinner place if that is something you are looking for. I have never tried it, so check reviews and menu online!
Grocery Store located about 10 minutes from rental. They have everything!
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Bigfork Harvest Foods
8111 Montana Hwy 35
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Grocery Store located about 10 minutes from rental. They have everything!

Nearby Sightseeing/ Adventures

This is a 5 minute drive from the rental!! Public beach access. Rent Kayaks/ SUP/ a boat from the company across the street. They deliver!
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Echo Lake
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This is a 5 minute drive from the rental!! Public beach access. Rent Kayaks/ SUP/ a boat from the company across the street. They deliver!
The bike path (located on Echo Lake Rd) goes part way to Swan River. It is a flat nice path with a beautiful river at the end. There are also hiking trails at the river.
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Swan River
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The bike path (located on Echo Lake Rd) goes part way to Swan River. It is a flat nice path with a beautiful river at the end. There are also hiking trails at the river.
Located right across the street! Rent bikes, kayaks, boats, paddleboards....you name it!
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Bigfork Outdoor Rentals
110 Swan River Road
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Located right across the street! Rent bikes, kayaks, boats, paddleboards....you name it!
About at 30 minute car ride. Great spot to spend time on a quiet, calm lake. Paddle to the end and hike to the waterfall!!
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Holland Lake Lodge
1947 Holland Lake Lodge Rd
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About at 30 minute car ride. Great spot to spend time on a quiet, calm lake. Paddle to the end and hike to the waterfall!!
10 minutes from the rental!
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Flathead Lake
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10 minutes from the rental!
State Park 10 minutes from the rental. Over looks Flathead Lake. Great place to watch the sunset!!
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Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35
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State Park 10 minutes from the rental. Over looks Flathead Lake. Great place to watch the sunset!!
Cute little lake with a fun public access. Picnic tables, bbq pits, a dock and a rope swing!
Loon Lake
Cute little lake with a fun public access. Picnic tables, bbq pits, a dock and a rope swing!
Fantastic hiking. Tons of trails, 30+ lakes. Just head down Echo Lake Rd. ***ALWAYS bring bear spray when hiking
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Jewel Basin
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Fantastic hiking. Tons of trails, 30+ lakes. Just head down Echo Lake Rd. ***ALWAYS bring bear spray when hiking

Kalispell Food/ Bar Suggestions (30 min drive)

Several friends grandpas used to ride their horses through the saloon doors and drink at the bar on their horses. True story. Dive bar with peanuts on the floor. Cash only. Beer only/ food only. They do togo pizza and have a drive up window. Great, unique pizza!! Most locals think Mooses has the best pizza. Period.
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Moose's Saloon
173 N Main St
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Several friends grandpas used to ride their horses through the saloon doors and drink at the bar on their horses. True story. Dive bar with peanuts on the floor. Cash only. Beer only/ food only. They do togo pizza and have a drive up window. Great, unique pizza!! Most locals think Mooses has the best pizza. Period.
This is the South location. This one only has beer and wine. I think the food at this location is better. It's quieter for sure. North location has a full bar, and is a lot more "lively". This is now a "chain" restaurant that started with one location in Montana.
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MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
9 Central Ave
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This is the South location. This one only has beer and wine. I think the food at this location is better. It's quieter for sure. North location has a full bar, and is a lot more "lively". This is now a "chain" restaurant that started with one location in Montana.
Classic Irish Pub. Live music, fun atmosphere. Good food!
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Brannigan's Pub
101 E Center St
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Classic Irish Pub. Live music, fun atmosphere. Good food!
Classic BBQ joint.
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The Desoto Grill
227 1st St W
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Classic BBQ joint.
Seasonal food truck serving amazing smoothie bowls. Locally owned by an awesome couple!
mountain berry bowls kalispell
52 N Main St
Seasonal food truck serving amazing smoothie bowls. Locally owned by an awesome couple!
Never tried it, but I've heard good things!
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Hop's Downtown Grill
121 S Main St
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Never tried it, but I've heard good things!

Whitefish Food/ Bar Suggestions (45 min drive)

One of my favorite places to eat in the Valley. Great Italian. Make a reservation!
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Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central Ave
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One of my favorite places to eat in the Valley. Great Italian. Make a reservation!
Really great sushi!! They do an awesome job and have a great outdoor patio in the summer!
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Indah Sushi
250 E Second St
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Really great sushi!! They do an awesome job and have a great outdoor patio in the summer!
Fun Bar on the main street of Whitefish. Live music, large dance floor, shuffle board. Definitely a locals favorite.
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The Great Northern Bar & Grill
27 Central Ave
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Fun Bar on the main street of Whitefish. Live music, large dance floor, shuffle board. Definitely a locals favorite.
Really tasty Mexican food!
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Mama Blanca's
130 Central Ave
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Really tasty Mexican food!
Fun bar. Live music. Shuffle board.
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The Remington Bar
130 Central Ave
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Fun bar. Live music. Shuffle board.
The hippest bar in the valley...for whatever that is worth. 3 stories, with the 3rd being a great rooftop bar with fire pits. Live music and decent food!
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Casey's
101 Central Ave
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The hippest bar in the valley...for whatever that is worth. 3 stories, with the 3rd being a great rooftop bar with fire pits. Live music and decent food!
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Latitude 48 Bistro
147 Central Ave
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Good, upscale bar food!
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Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central Ave
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Good, upscale bar food!
Nice place to grab a before dinner cocktail. Cozy atmosphere!
The Firebrand Hotel
650 E 3rd St
Nice place to grab a before dinner cocktail. Cozy atmosphere!
This place is in Columbia Falls, which is about 35 minutes from Bigfork. It is really good! Their terriyaki pork bowl is so delicious I've never tried anything else!
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Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St W
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This place is in Columbia Falls, which is about 35 minutes from Bigfork. It is really good! Their terriyaki pork bowl is so delicious I've never tried anything else!

Further Away Adventures

Sandy beach, fun public access! 45 minutes away
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Whitefish Lake
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Sandy beach, fun public access! 45 minutes away
Beautiful lake with the most incredible blue water. Public Access with a huge dock.
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Foys Lake
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Beautiful lake with the most incredible blue water. Public Access with a huge dock.
In the summer they have an massive zipline, alpine slide, gondola to the top, bars and restaurants, mountain biking, hiking....you name it!! Winter has great skiing, sledding, and more!
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades Dr
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In the summer they have an massive zipline, alpine slide, gondola to the top, bars and restaurants, mountain biking, hiking....you name it!! Winter has great skiing, sledding, and more!

Glacier National Park

Round trip 4.5 miles. Moderate difficulty. Beautiful hike in Glacier!
Avalanche Trail
Round trip 4.5 miles. Moderate difficulty. Beautiful hike in Glacier!
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Glacier Raft Company
106 Going-to-the-Sun Rd
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Beautiful drive through Glacier Park. Many hiking trails along the way. Typically the entire road opens by the end of June when the snow melts. HIGHLY recommend going early before it gets too crowded.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road
Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Beautiful drive through Glacier Park. Many hiking trails along the way. Typically the entire road opens by the end of June when the snow melts. HIGHLY recommend going early before it gets too crowded.
12 hikes around the lake with varying degrees of difficulty. This the very close to the West Entrance of Glacier Park, closest to the rental.
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Lake McDonald
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12 hikes around the lake with varying degrees of difficulty. This the very close to the West Entrance of Glacier Park, closest to the rental.
This is a GREAT day adventure!! There are several lakes, over 15 hiking trails, as well as the iconic Polebridge Mercantile. However, it takes about an hour and 20 minutes to get to Pole Bridge, and the road is about 45 minutes on gravel so be prepared for that!! There is no power, everything up there is solar or generators. No cell service. Such a cool place!! We spend most weekends in the North Fork/ Polebridge area.
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Polebridge
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This is a GREAT day adventure!! There are several lakes, over 15 hiking trails, as well as the iconic Polebridge Mercantile. However, it takes about an hour and 20 minutes to get to Pole Bridge, and the road is about 45 minutes on gravel so be prepared for that!! There is no power, everything up there is solar or generators. No cell service. Such a cool place!! We spend most weekends in the North Fork/ Polebridge area.
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Glacier Park Boat Co
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No Uber or Lyft

There are a few drivers, but they stay near Whitefish, which is 45min away. It is rare to get a ride to/ from Bigfork. Just plan accordingly!
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Be Montana Prepared!!

Summer evenings can get cold....bring a jacket! It can rain any day of the year, including in the middle of summer. If you plan to do extensive hiking, there may be areas where you are hiking through snow, even in August. BEAR SPRAY is a must. If you plan to even just do a simple quick hike, you should have spray with you. We provide it in the rental, just make sure to take it with you!!
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What We Provide

Our tap water is amazing. Skip buying plastic water bottles. Our kitchen is stocked with all the basic essentials... ketchup, mustard, hot sauces, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, olive oil, etc. We provide bear spray as well!!