2 Best Restaurants in Gardiner, Helena, Bozeman, and Southwest Montana

Iron Horse Bar & Grill

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Vintage advertisements, street signs, and gas-station memorabilia fill the interior of this rollicking roadhouse, but the heart of this place is the huge wooden deck overlooking the Yellowstone River and the mountains in the distance. The food is simple but hearty and well-seasoned—think elk tacos, bison burgers, and panfried rainbow trout.
American Lunch Dinner $
212 Spring St., Gardiner, Montana, 59030, USA
406-848–7888
Known For
  • wooden deck with river views
  • comfort fare featuring local game
  • nice selection of craft beers

Yellowstone Mine & Rusty Rail Lounge

$$

Decorated with picks, shovels, and other mining equipment, this is a place for casual family-style dining. Locals come in for the steaks and seafood. Lunch and dinner are served year-round, and there's a breakfast buffet in summer.