Casual Restaurants

1. Los Jarochos

Bozeman has several fantastic Mexican restaurants in town, with Los Jarochos being a crowd favorite. They have all the classic burritos, tacos, tortas, and quesadillas, along with homemade tortilla chips and fantastic salsas.

2. Bridger Brewing

If creative pizzas are your jam, then Bridger Brewing is the place for you! Try the Elote Pizza–inspired by the Mexican corn treat of the same name–topped with ingredients like corn, chipotle-lime sour cream, cotija, and fresh cilantro. Or what about the Tikka Masala Pizza, made with curry sauce, chicken, sweet potato, and goat cheese? Plus, their beers are pretty popular too. Crowd favorites include the Bone Dust Wheat Ale, Mad Mile Cream Ale, and Vigilante IPA.

3. I-Ho’s Korean Grill

Craving Korean BBQ? Hit up I-Ho’s! Just make sure to make a specific BBQ reservation on their website first. While it’s a more casual dining experience, the food is delicious. In addition to BBQ, they have traditional dishes, like bibimbap, that don’t require a reservation.

4. Seven Sushi

Seven has pretty amazing sushi and Japanese eats on their dinner menu. With an array of inventive sushi rolls and mains that are sure to please, Seven is definitely worth a stop.

5. Mountains Walking Brewery & Pub

Mountains Walking is pretty much always busy, and for good reason. Everyone seems to love their beers, and their dinner options are no different. The wood-fired pizza is a crowd pleaser, the breaded beer brined wings are the perfect beer pairing, and the bison chili will make your mouth water.

6. MAP Brewing Company

MAP is worth visiting just for the view alone! With large windows and a giant outdoor patio, you’ll be able to take in the Bridger Mountains towering over Glen Lake no matter the season. But the food is just as good (if not better) than the scenery–although it’s pretty standard pub food, the quality is certainly a big step up. Their poutine is a great appetizer, and everyone seems to love the Hopped Cheddar Burger, made with hop-infused white cheddar, bacon aioli, and fried jalapeños. And don’t forget about the beer, of course–they are a brewery, after all! The Party lager, Midas Crush IPA, and Strange Cattle IPA are some of the most popular, and you’ll see them on tap at many bars and restaurants around town.

7. Montana Ale Works

Located in Bozeman’s historic Northern Pacific freight building, Montana Ale Works serves inventive pub fare with a focus on sustainable produce grown on nearby farms, pasture-raised meat, and locally made cheeses. For a truly unique experience, ask to dine inside The Railcar, a historic freight car attached to the main dining room. And in the summer, their patio is a perfect place to lounge while you grab a bite.

Upscale Restaurants

8. Brigade

With a classy interior, extensive cocktail menu, and creative menu, Brigade is definitely worth a stop. And if you happen to be there in time for happy hour, they have a fantastic one–$3 drinks, beers, and oysters, alongside great deals on select dishes. Standouts on their dinner menu include the bison short ribs, fried oyster mushroom with grilled leek cream, and filet mignon. Substitutions are available so there’s something for everyone! And with a location in the heart of downtown, it’s convenient to get to.

9. Copper

Copper’s slogan reads, “Every small town has a bar and if that bar’s worth a nickel, it’s got good whiskey.” And in Bozeman, Copper is the bar with the good whiskey. With drinks as inventive as their names–like crowd favorites “Don’t Pet the Bison” and “Rum Forrest, Rum”–Copper is worth a visit just for the whiskey cocktails alone. But you’ll be pleased to know their food selection doesn’t disappoint, either. Many of their meals have a Bozeman flair, like the “Slushman’s Burger”, made with a bison patty, bacon jam, and blue cheese, and named after the famed lift at nearby Bridger Bowl Ski Area.

10. Little Star Diner

This Bozeman favorite serves eats made with ingredients from their own and other nearby farms. Their menu boasts fresh fare on a rotating menu that changes with the seasons. In the summer, guests can dine outside on their rooftop and get amazing views of Downtown Bozeman.

11. Blackbird

This upscale downtown restaurant makes some of the best pizza in town, and that’s saying something–like most college towns, Bozeman has no shortage of pizza spots. But they have so much more than just pizza; you’ll also find pasta dishes, meaty mains, fresh salads, and of course, a selection of decadent desserts on their dinner menu.

12. Shan

Shan is a new restaurant in Bozeman that brings tons of unique dishes to the table (literally). Owned by a couple who spent time living and owning restaurants in Thailand and China, Shan combines the techniques and flavors of traditional Asian cooking into each one-of-a-kind recipe. And make sure you save room for dessert–the coconut and pandan ‘tres leches’ cake is divine.

13. Whistle Pig Korean

Head to Whistle Pig for Korean classics like bibimbap and mushroom scallion pancakes. Stay for something sweet, or take it to go: their brown butter miso chocolate chip cookies are something else.

14. Pakeezah

Pakeezah is Bozeman’s only Indian restaurant, and their extensive dinner menu does not disappoint. They serve all the classics (and then some), and have excellent mango lassis to boot. Definitely recommend doing a family style dinner here since there’s so much to try!

15. Bodhi Farms

If you happen to be in town when Bodhi Farms is open, you’re in for a treat! They do dinner on most weekends throughout the late fall, winter, and spring, and every night in the summer. In the colder months, guests dine inside a heated nordic tipi, and in the summer, dinners are served outside next to a creek. Every Thursday in the summer, they host “Farm Parties” with live music and a special menu. Ingredients are fresh, much of which are sourced directly from their own farm or other local growers. Reservations are required for dinner, except for Farm Parties.

16. Fresco Café

Fresco Café nails the ambiance both indoors and outdoors. With dim lighting and a somewhat rustic interior, it’s a cozy place during the winter. They open up their creekside patio in the warmer months, and it’s one of the best places to soak up the evening summer air. As the name suggests, they serve fresh Italian food, so head here to get your ravioli and lasagna fix.

17. Blacksmith Italian

Another Italian restaurant with fresh ingredients, Blacksmith Italian is a Bozeman classic. Small and quaint, it makes for a cozy night out. With homemade pasta, locally sourced ingredients, and an array of seasonal specials, Blacksmith Italian is not to be missed!

Fine Dining Restaurants

18. J.W. Heist Steakhouse

The newest steakhouse in Bozeman, J.W. Heist serves a variety of classics, like prime ribeye, sirloin cap, and king salmon. It’s certainly not cheap, but is a great spot for a classy night out.

19. Feast

For one of Bozeman’s best fine dining experiences, make a reservation at Feast. With a rotating menu serving seasonal dishes, there’s almost always something new to try. They have an extensive raw bar, with a variety of seafood. You can expect creative concoctions you’ll still be thinking about well after you finish eating!

20. Izakaya Three Fish

The chef at Izakaya Three Fish serves up culinary specialties Omakase-style, meaning everything they serve you is a surprise. If you’re up for a unique and more adventurous style of dining, this could very well be the meal of your dreams! Just make sure you text the number on their site beforehand to check availability, as there’s limited seating and they fill up extremely fast.