Bigfork Food & Drink scene
Places to try for food and drinks
Located in the historic KM Building, Mercantile Steak brings back a classic dining experience to downtown Kalispell, Montana. The menu is also an instant classic anchored around top-grade aged beef, chops, and fresh fish daily.
55 locals recommend
Pocketstone Cafe
444 Electric AveLocated in the historic KM Building, Mercantile Steak brings back a classic dining experience to downtown Kalispell, Montana. The menu is also an instant classic anchored around top-grade aged beef, chops, and fresh fish daily.
Echo Lake Cafe is an iconic Breakfast & Lunch restaurant, located in beautiful Bigfork, MT. This family owned and operated restaurant has been serving fresh, homemade food since 1960.
93 locals recommend
Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83Echo Lake Cafe is an iconic Breakfast & Lunch restaurant, located in beautiful Bigfork, MT. This family owned and operated restaurant has been serving fresh, homemade food since 1960.
Great for a quick morning brew or a midday remote work session, the coffeeshop is located downtown in Bigfork, Montana.
21 locals recommend
Fieldheads Coffee Roasting Co.
482 Osborn AveGreat for a quick morning brew or a midday remote work session, the coffeeshop is located downtown in Bigfork, Montana.
Oro Y Plata
408 Bridge StreetOur favorite taco and margarita joint in the Flathead Valley!
Golfing
Of course you have to play here!
Featuring tree lined fairways with the beautiful Stillwater River woven throughout, the course offers both a memorable layout and a true test of golf. The Championship 18 has long been known as a shot maker’s golf course, and rewards golfers who utilize strategy and accuracy.
12 locals recommend
Village Greens Golf Course
500 Palmer DrOf course you have to play here!
Featuring tree lined fairways with the beautiful Stillwater River woven throughout, the course offers both a memorable layout and a true test of golf. The Championship 18 has long been known as a shot maker’s golf course, and rewards golfers who utilize strategy and accuracy.
The Championship 18 boasts scenic views across the Flathead Valley and plenty of challenge for the avid golfer. Spread out over a unique landscape in the heart of Kalispell, the Champ showcases some of the city’s highest and lowest elevations with great views of the Stillwater River, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Glacier National Park.
18 locals recommend
Buffalo Hill Golf Club
1176 N Main StThe Championship 18 boasts scenic views across the Flathead Valley and plenty of challenge for the avid golfer. Spread out over a unique landscape in the heart of Kalispell, the Champ showcases some of the city’s highest and lowest elevations with great views of the Stillwater River, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Glacier National Park.
Built in 1996, the Northern Pines Golf Club was designed by Andy North (a two-time U.S. Open Champion) and Roger Packard. It is a combination of Links golf, native grasses, and rolling fairways; with the the scenic Stillwater River weaving alongside several of the back 9 holes, it is truly a gorgeous course.
11 locals recommend
Northern Pines Golf Club
2 US-93Built in 1996, the Northern Pines Golf Club was designed by Andy North (a two-time U.S. Open Champion) and Roger Packard. It is a combination of Links golf, native grasses, and rolling fairways; with the the scenic Stillwater River weaving alongside several of the back 9 holes, it is truly a gorgeous course.
Meadow Lake Golf Course is the Flathead Valley’s leading 18-hole championship golf course. At par 72, Meadow Lake Golf Course was rated by Golf Digest as a 4-1/2 Star Course and one of the top four public play golf courses in Montana. Golf Magazine says Meadow Lake Golf Course is a “must play” course.
11 locals recommend
Meadow Lake Resort
100 St Andrews DrMeadow Lake Golf Course is the Flathead Valley’s leading 18-hole championship golf course. At par 72, Meadow Lake Golf Course was rated by Golf Digest as a 4-1/2 Star Course and one of the top four public play golf courses in Montana. Golf Magazine says Meadow Lake Golf Course is a “must play” course.
Sightseeing
Another off the beaten path location that is north of Columbia Falls on a gravel road. It's remote location is part of it's beauty and also the entrance to the northern part of Glacier National Park where you can visit both Bowman and Kintla lakes.
26 locals recommend
Polebridge
Another off the beaten path location that is north of Columbia Falls on a gravel road. It's remote location is part of it's beauty and also the entrance to the northern part of Glacier National Park where you can visit both Bowman and Kintla lakes.
There are 7.5 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. In the wintertime, snowshoe rentals are available for $5 per person or $10 per family. Park visitors will be sure to find a great hike to revitalize their soul and a peaceful spot to relax and view area wildflowers, wildlife and breath-taking overlooks of the Flathead Valley.
83 locals recommend
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdThere are 7.5 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. In the wintertime, snowshoe rentals are available for $5 per person or $10 per family. Park visitors will be sure to find a great hike to revitalize their soul and a peaceful spot to relax and view area wildflowers, wildlife and breath-taking overlooks of the Flathead Valley.
Herron Park, located in Kalispell, Montana, provides a beautiful place for cross country skiers, dog walkers, mountain bikers, nature lovers and equestrians of every discipline.
29 locals recommend
Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdHerron Park, located in Kalispell, Montana, provides a beautiful place for cross country skiers, dog walkers, mountain bikers, nature lovers and equestrians of every discipline.
Two Medicine borders East Glacier, Montana and is one of the lesser explored regions of Glacier National Park.
But it’s not because the area lacks beauty, but it is a full day trip from Village Greens Golf Course and definitely worth the drive
15 locals recommend
Two Medicine Lake
Two Medicine borders East Glacier, Montana and is one of the lesser explored regions of Glacier National Park.
But it’s not because the area lacks beauty, but it is a full day trip from Village Greens Golf Course and definitely worth the drive
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrBlacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadLocal favorite ski mountain.
City/town information
A cute quaint little town located on the north shore of the Flathead Lake, there are many shops and restaurants including great tacos and margaritas at Oro Y Plata
157 locals recommend
Bigfork
A cute quaint little town located on the north shore of the Flathead Lake, there are many shops and restaurants including great tacos and margaritas at Oro Y Plata
Tourist destination with lots of shops. Also home of the Whitefish Ski Resort!
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
Tourist destination with lots of shops. Also home of the Whitefish Ski Resort!
Kalispell
Be sure to check out the Kalispell Downtown Association!
Columbia Falls Food & Drink scene
Welcome to Backslope Brewing! We create and serve handcrafted beer and food in the shadow of Glacier National Park. The taproom is an inviting space to spend a few hours after a long day of play enjoying the delightful beers from the brewery.
143 locals recommend
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WWelcome to Backslope Brewing! We create and serve handcrafted beer and food in the shadow of Glacier National Park. The taproom is an inviting space to spend a few hours after a long day of play enjoying the delightful beers from the brewery.
Gunsight Saloon is in the heart of downtown Columbia Falls on Nucleus Avenue. It has a old school, western feel, two bars, and a beautiful patio. With casual bar food, twenty beers on draft, a small wine and cocktail selection, and live music several days a week, Gunsight is the place to pitstop for a drink or hang out for the afternoon.
90 locals recommend
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus AveGunsight Saloon is in the heart of downtown Columbia Falls on Nucleus Avenue. It has a old school, western feel, two bars, and a beautiful patio. With casual bar food, twenty beers on draft, a small wine and cocktail selection, and live music several days a week, Gunsight is the place to pitstop for a drink or hang out for the afternoon.
Excellent stop for coffee & breakfast on your way to Glacier National Park!
113 locals recommend
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St WExcellent stop for coffee & breakfast on your way to Glacier National Park!
Kalispell Food & Drink scene
For over 100 years, Sykes has proudly served the Flathead Valley through the Diner, the Market, and other amenities. Our restaurant provides a casual and friendly dining experience with excellent food and generous portions at great prices combined with a local flavor that is rare.
51 locals recommend
Sykes Diner
202 2nd Ave WFor over 100 years, Sykes has proudly served the Flathead Valley through the Diner, the Market, and other amenities. Our restaurant provides a casual and friendly dining experience with excellent food and generous portions at great prices combined with a local flavor that is rare.
Located in the historic KM Building, Mercantile Steak brings back a classic dining experience to downtown Kalispell, Montana. The menu is also an instant classic anchored around top-grade aged beef, chops, and fresh fish daily. The pork chops are a must-have.
16 locals recommend
Mercantile Steak
30 2nd Street EastLocated in the historic KM Building, Mercantile Steak brings back a classic dining experience to downtown Kalispell, Montana. The menu is also an instant classic anchored around top-grade aged beef, chops, and fresh fish daily. The pork chops are a must-have.
A family friendly restaurant which offers food and local apple and pear ciders.
22 locals recommend
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve DriveA family friendly restaurant which offers food and local apple and pear ciders.
Looking for some great BBQ and comfort food? Desoto grill is another one of those out of the way places that will definitely be worth the effort to find!
63 locals recommend
The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WLooking for some great BBQ and comfort food? Desoto grill is another one of those out of the way places that will definitely be worth the effort to find!
An award winning distillery and restaurant serving up food and cocktails. Space is limited, so reserve on opentable.
16 locals recommend
Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits
2134 U.S. Hwy 2 EAn award winning distillery and restaurant serving up food and cocktails. Space is limited, so reserve on opentable.