The Flathead Valley: Rose's Guidebook

Rose
The Flathead Valley: Rose's Guidebook

Places to eat in Columbia Falls

Perfect place to grab some food on your way back from the Park
34 habitants recommandent
Glacier Grill and Pizza
10126 US-2
34 habitants recommandent
Perfect place to grab some food on your way back from the Park
91 habitants recommandent
Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus Ave
91 habitants recommandent
Local favorite.
26 habitants recommandent
Tien's Place Oriental Dining
329 9th St W
26 habitants recommandent
Local favorite.
Rustic BBQ place. Delicious fried chicken and fry bread.
75 habitants recommandent
Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants
522 9th St W
75 habitants recommandent
Rustic BBQ place. Delicious fried chicken and fry bread.
Breakfast, coffee and baked goods. Cute little coffee shop
37 habitants recommandent
Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus Ave
37 habitants recommandent
Breakfast, coffee and baked goods. Cute little coffee shop
Great food and good beer. This is a tasting room so they don't serve beer after 8 pm and there is a limit of 4 drinks.
143 habitants recommandent
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St W
143 habitants recommandent
Great food and good beer. This is a tasting room so they don't serve beer after 8 pm and there is a limit of 4 drinks.
Near West Glacier. Cute little caboose cafe you can grab coffee and salads and small snacks. Have a drink on the patio and listen to music some evenings.
9 habitants recommandent
Great Northern Resort
12127 US-2
9 habitants recommandent
Near West Glacier. Cute little caboose cafe you can grab coffee and salads and small snacks. Have a drink on the patio and listen to music some evenings.
Casual dining. You order at the order at the counter, outdoor seating in the summer and music. Bar atmosphere but families are welcome earlier in the evening.
90 habitants recommandent
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave
90 habitants recommandent
Casual dining. You order at the order at the counter, outdoor seating in the summer and music. Bar atmosphere but families are welcome earlier in the evening.
Very popular local's favorite before heading to Glacier. Open for breakfast, lunch, baked goods and coffee. They have gifts, tourist information and sack lunches to go.
113 habitants recommandent
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St W
113 habitants recommandent
Very popular local's favorite before heading to Glacier. Open for breakfast, lunch, baked goods and coffee. They have gifts, tourist information and sack lunches to go.
Great pizza!!!!
30 habitants recommandent
North Fork Pizza
605 Nucleus Ave
30 habitants recommandent
Great pizza!!!!
Great atmosphere. Menu is simple but good.
Monaco Steakhouse & Sports Bar
Great atmosphere. Menu is simple but good.

Food in Whitefish

Not just Italian, different food options, great food and great environment.
51 habitants recommandent
Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central Ave
51 habitants recommandent
Not just Italian, different food options, great food and great environment.
Great food, music on some nights and gorgeous view with outdoor seating on the lake. The boat club is one side of the restaurant which is more casual, more fine dining on the other side.
49 habitants recommandent
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave
49 habitants recommandent
Great food, music on some nights and gorgeous view with outdoor seating on the lake. The boat club is one side of the restaurant which is more casual, more fine dining on the other side.
This place is good for it all. Local favorite for Breakfast, brunch or Dinner. Voted best burger
81 habitants recommandent
Buffalo Cafe
514 E 3rd St
81 habitants recommandent
This place is good for it all. Local favorite for Breakfast, brunch or Dinner. Voted best burger
Great for a casual lunch
21 habitants recommandent
Piggyback Barbeque
102 Wisconsin Ave
21 habitants recommandent
Great for a casual lunch
Coffee, breakfast and lunch, snacks, baked goods and gifts. Lots of souvenirs and hiking books etc here. You can also buy sack lunches to take with you to hike. There is a location in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell. All with slightly different menus
113 habitants recommandent
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St W
113 habitants recommandent
Coffee, breakfast and lunch, snacks, baked goods and gifts. Lots of souvenirs and hiking books etc here. You can also buy sack lunches to take with you to hike. There is a location in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell. All with slightly different menus
Fine Dining in Whitefish. Reservations encouraged.
119 habitants recommandent
Tupelo Grille
17 Central Ave
119 habitants recommandent
Fine Dining in Whitefish. Reservations encouraged.
Sport's club restaurant environment. Burgers and sport's bar menu, music and outdoor seating at times.
45 habitants recommandent
Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central Ave
45 habitants recommandent
Sport's club restaurant environment. Burgers and sport's bar menu, music and outdoor seating at times.
Local favorite Italian food. Very rich food. Reservations encouraged.
73 habitants recommandent
Ciao Mambo
234 2nd St
73 habitants recommandent
Local favorite Italian food. Very rich food. Reservations encouraged.
Reservations encouraged
59 habitants recommandent
Wasabi Sushi Bar
419 E Second St
59 habitants recommandent
Reservations encouraged
26 habitants recommandent
Indah Sushi
250 E Second St
26 habitants recommandent
They have much more than just pizza. Excellent food!
33 habitants recommandent
MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
9 Central Ave
33 habitants recommandent
They have much more than just pizza. Excellent food!

Places to eat in Kalispell and surrounding areas

This includes Kalispell, Bigfork, Lakeside and surrounding areas
One of my new favorite places. Great location and really good food. Lots of hard cider choices too
22 habitants recommandent
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve Drive
22 habitants recommandent
One of my new favorite places. Great location and really good food. Lots of hard cider choices too
If you're in downtown Kalispell this is a great place to stop in. Good food, BBQ options with a rustic vibe.
63 habitants recommandent
The Desoto Grill
227 1st St W
63 habitants recommandent
If you're in downtown Kalispell this is a great place to stop in. Good food, BBQ options with a rustic vibe.
Beautiful restaurant and brewery on the lake. Gorgeous views. There is usually a wait but a great patio with drinks and appetizers you can enjoy while you wait. This is a little drive. This is located in Bigfork on the lake. Beautiful scenery, gifts, beer and food.
84 habitants recommandent
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt Dr
84 habitants recommandent
Beautiful restaurant and brewery on the lake. Gorgeous views. There is usually a wait but a great patio with drinks and appetizers you can enjoy while you wait. This is a little drive. This is located in Bigfork on the lake. Beautiful scenery, gifts, beer and food.
Kalispell dining! Great variety on the menu, outdoor seating and beer.
10 habitants recommandent
The Brass Tap
85 Treeline Rd
10 habitants recommandent
Kalispell dining! Great variety on the menu, outdoor seating and beer.
Great Atmosphere and good food and cider! This is on the north side of Kalispell closer to Whitefish.
22 habitants recommandent
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve Drive
22 habitants recommandent
Great Atmosphere and good food and cider! This is on the north side of Kalispell closer to Whitefish.
This brewery is in Lakeside about 15-20 minutes south of Kalispell. It is very popular. Great food and great beer and amazing atmosphere without door seating.
142 habitants recommandent
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail Rd
142 habitants recommandent
This brewery is in Lakeside about 15-20 minutes south of Kalispell. It is very popular. Great food and great beer and amazing atmosphere without door seating.
Very popular breakfast spot. Usually there is a wait but it is well worth it! It is a drive from Whitefish/Columbia Falls. It is outside of Bigfork. Be prepared for long waits but beautiful grounds you can hang out on the grass while you wait and enjoy views
93 habitants recommandent
Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83
93 habitants recommandent
Very popular breakfast spot. Usually there is a wait but it is well worth it! It is a drive from Whitefish/Columbia Falls. It is outside of Bigfork. Be prepared for long waits but beautiful grounds you can hang out on the grass while you wait and enjoy views
Great place to get food in Kalispell. They have more than just pizza but their salads and pizzas are a local favorite.
18 habitants recommandent
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
45 Treeline Rd
18 habitants recommandent
Great place to get food in Kalispell. They have more than just pizza but their salads and pizzas are a local favorite.
Halfway between Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Large Outdoor and indoor area, casual-order at the counter for beers and food. Games, fireplace, trivia etc. cidery next door in the same building
40 habitants recommandent
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E
40 habitants recommandent
Halfway between Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Large Outdoor and indoor area, casual-order at the counter for beers and food. Games, fireplace, trivia etc. cidery next door in the same building
Beer and food!! I haven't tried their food yet.
38 habitants recommandent
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave E
38 habitants recommandent
Beer and food!! I haven't tried their food yet.
Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Lots of outdoor space and right along the bike path.
35 habitants recommandent
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W N
35 habitants recommandent
Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Lots of outdoor space and right along the bike path.

Bars and music

Whitefish: This is a popular location for bands and a local bar to visit.
61 habitants recommandent
The Great Northern Bar & Grill
27 Central Ave
61 habitants recommandent
Whitefish: This is a popular location for bands and a local bar to visit.
Whitefish: The food is ok here but the setting is nice with outdoor seating and bands in the summer.
45 habitants recommandent
Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central Ave
45 habitants recommandent
Whitefish: The food is ok here but the setting is nice with outdoor seating and bands in the summer.
Whitefish: Club scene in Whitefish. The food is good here also
65 habitants recommandent
Casey's
101 Central Ave
65 habitants recommandent
Whitefish: Club scene in Whitefish. The food is good here also
Whitefish: The red room basement bar is located in the basement of Latitude 48. Its a nice place to grab some drinks and visit.
49 habitants recommandent
Latitude 48 Bistro
147 Central Ave
49 habitants recommandent
Whitefish: The red room basement bar is located in the basement of Latitude 48. Its a nice place to grab some drinks and visit.
Whitefish: Great atmosphere. This is open until 8 it is a tasting room.
33 habitants recommandent
Spotted Bear Spirits
503 Railway St
33 habitants recommandent
Whitefish: Great atmosphere. This is open until 8 it is a tasting room.
Columbia Falls: Live music and outdoor patio. Casual
90 habitants recommandent
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave
90 habitants recommandent
Columbia Falls: Live music and outdoor patio. Casual

Adventure-Rafting

I highly recommend the Great Northern Raft Company. This is a beautiful location. If you are interested in rafting or fishing or if you'd like to rent paddle boards or equipment, I can get you a discount from the owner. Please reach out to me for the information and discount code. Stop in for coffee and snacks on your way to Glacier Park!
This is a beautiful Location. Stop in for coffee at the caboose, live music on Fridays and sign up for rafting or fishing trips.
9 habitants recommandent
Great Northern Resort
12127 US-2
9 habitants recommandent
This is a beautiful Location. Stop in for coffee at the caboose, live music on Fridays and sign up for rafting or fishing trips.
If it's hot, this is a fun way to cool off. These are older slides and pools. They also have bumper cars and a carousel etc. If the kids are getting bored...
65 habitants recommandent
Big Sky Waterpark
7211 Hwy 2 E
65 habitants recommandent
If it's hot, this is a fun way to cool off. These are older slides and pools. They also have bumper cars and a carousel etc. If the kids are getting bored...
Arial adventure and ziplines on the ski resort
337 habitants recommandent
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades Dr
337 habitants recommandent
Arial adventure and ziplines on the ski resort
Guided rock climbing. You'll see great views. I have not personally used them for rock climbing but I know the areas they take you and they are amazing.
Rock Climb Montana
205 Cottonwood Dr
Guided rock climbing. You'll see great views. I have not personally used them for rock climbing but I know the areas they take you and they are amazing.

Country dancing and rodeos

There is a rodeo on Thursday nights during the summer and dancing a free country dance lesson on Wednesday nights. Country swing dancing Wednesdays and Saturdays. Rodeo information: Brash Rodeo https://glaciercountryrodeo.com/events/
23 habitants recommandent
Blue Moon Nite Club
6105 US-2
23 habitants recommandent
There is a rodeo on Thursday nights during the summer and dancing a free country dance lesson on Wednesday nights. Country swing dancing Wednesdays and Saturdays. Rodeo information: Brash Rodeo https://glaciercountryrodeo.com/events/
Rodeos at the Majestic all summer long! https://majesticvalleyarena.com/eventsmt/
Majestic Valley Arena
3630 US-93
Rodeos at the Majestic all summer long! https://majesticvalleyarena.com/eventsmt/

Sightseeing

Gorgeous old railroad station turned hotel with hiking trails (ski trails in the winter). Restaurant and beautiful grounds. Fishing in the nearby river.
13 habitants recommandent
Izaak Walton Inn
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
13 habitants recommandent
Gorgeous old railroad station turned hotel with hiking trails (ski trails in the winter). Restaurant and beautiful grounds. Fishing in the nearby river.
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the source of the Missouri River in the contiguous United States. Lakeside and Bigfork have parks and beaches that are easy access with a gorgeous view of the mountains.
228 habitants recommandent
Flathead Lake
228 habitants recommandent
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the source of the Missouri River in the contiguous United States. Lakeside and Bigfork have parks and beaches that are easy access with a gorgeous view of the mountains.
Great hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, mountain biking, Ariel adventures, zip lining and gorgeous views.
337 habitants recommandent
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades Dr
337 habitants recommandent
Great hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, mountain biking, Ariel adventures, zip lining and gorgeous views.
Whitefish Lake has public access at City beach, the state park and Les Mason. They are great places to take kids in the summer or rent kayaks and paddle boards
65 habitants recommandent
Whitefish Lake
65 habitants recommandent
Whitefish Lake has public access at City beach, the state park and Les Mason. They are great places to take kids in the summer or rent kayaks and paddle boards