The Local's Guide to Whitefish
Restaurants
Happening place with great lakeside views and outdoor patios for cocktails and appetizers. OK food.
49 locals recommend
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin AveHappening place with great lakeside views and outdoor patios for cocktails and appetizers. OK food.
Favorite restaurant in town. Great italian food, homemade pasta and great pizza. Extensive wine list.
51 locals recommend
Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central AveFavorite restaurant in town. Great italian food, homemade pasta and great pizza. Extensive wine list.
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream - Whitefish
419 E 3rd StBest ice cream in the area
Tasty cajun-inspired restaurant. Good ambiance. Live music in the bar area.
119 locals recommend
Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveTasty cajun-inspired restaurant. Good ambiance. Live music in the bar area.
Great pizza including cauliflower & gluten free crust! Epic beer selection. Solid for comfort food. Great for families and apres ski
21 locals recommend
Montana Tap House
845 Wisconsin AveGreat pizza including cauliflower & gluten free crust! Epic beer selection. Solid for comfort food. Great for families and apres ski
Fine dining spot with excellent food and wine selection. Also has a casual option in its "Snug Bar" and a fireplace lounge area where one can have a cocktail or bite.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Kandahar
3824 Big Mountain RdFine dining spot with excellent food and wine selection. Also has a casual option in its "Snug Bar" and a fireplace lounge area where one can have a cocktail or bite.
Indah Sushi
250 E Second StThe best sushi in Whitefish
Fun things to do
Snowmobiling rentals/tours, ATVs rentals/tours and Boat rentals
11 locals recommend
Northwest Montana Adventures
1071 Upper Whitefish RdSnowmobiling rentals/tours, ATVs rentals/tours and Boat rentals
Whitefish Marine
5960 U.S. 93 SBoat rental option for Flathead and Whitefish lakes
Great Northern Powder Guides
8955 U.S. 93Cat skiing! Take cats in groups to ski untouched off piste powder
Whitewater rafting and fishing float trips on the North Fork and Middle Forks of the Flathead River
51 locals recommend
Glacier Raft Company
106 Going-to-the-Sun RdWhitewater rafting and fishing float trips on the North Fork and Middle Forks of the Flathead River
Not just great skiing (go to the back when foggy), but epic in the Summer with hiking, taking Gondola to the Summit, world class mountain biking, ropes course and zipline, alpine slides and activities for small children such as summer tubing, stryder park, climbing park.
In Winter, be sure to check out the backside where the sun protection typically offers better snow. Advanced skiers should try tree runs everywhere, but especially check out Flower Point lift and Hellroaring Basin.
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrNot just great skiing (go to the back when foggy), but epic in the Summer with hiking, taking Gondola to the Summit, world class mountain biking, ropes course and zipline, alpine slides and activities for small children such as summer tubing, stryder park, climbing park.
In Winter, be sure to check out the backside where the sun protection typically offers better snow. Advanced skiers should try tree runs everywhere, but especially check out Flower Point lift and Hellroaring Basin.
Glacier National Park Recommendations
Epic road connecting West Glacier and St. Mary in East Glacier, passing through Logan Pass (fantastic hiking) and Avalanche Lake trail, etc.
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Going-to-the-Sun RoadEpic road connecting West Glacier and St. Mary in East Glacier, passing through Logan Pass (fantastic hiking) and Avalanche Lake trail, etc.
Historic lodge with great views and solid restaurant/bar on the lakeside.
10 locals recommend
Lake McDonald Lodge
288 Lake McDonald Ldg LpHistoric lodge with great views and solid restaurant/bar on the lakeside.
Epic hike, frequent sightings of Big Horn Sheep and Mountain Goats (bring bear spray too!)
19 locals recommend
Logan Pass
Epic hike, frequent sightings of Big Horn Sheep and Mountain Goats (bring bear spray too!)
Gorgeous mountain lake with a great hike along a stream. Moderate difficulty.
34 locals recommend
Avalanche Lake
Gorgeous mountain lake with a great hike along a stream. Moderate difficulty.
Another gorgeous mountain lake which connects to Logan Pass trail. Worth the extra mile or so.
7 locals recommend
Hidden Lake
Another gorgeous mountain lake which connects to Logan Pass trail. Worth the extra mile or so.
Slopeside Eats and Drinks
Great 80's inspired ski chalet with sit-down lunch and dinner. World famous (huge) nachos. Good beer and drink selection.
10 locals recommend
Hellroaring Saloon
3910 Big Mountain RdGreat 80's inspired ski chalet with sit-down lunch and dinner. World famous (huge) nachos. Good beer and drink selection.
Ski rentals, coffee/breakfast bites, comfort food for lunch and bar for apres ski. Gets crowded so arrive before/after lunch rush for a table.
Base Lodge
1015 Glades DrSki rentals, coffee/breakfast bites, comfort food for lunch and bar for apres ski. Gets crowded so arrive before/after lunch rush for a table.
Fun, very casual apres ski bar and restaurant with comfort food and pizza. Good for families (before late) or guests seeking live music and a more party-like atmosphere
11 locals recommend
The Bierstube
3896 Big Mountain RdFun, very casual apres ski bar and restaurant with comfort food and pizza. Good for families (before late) or guests seeking live music and a more party-like atmosphere