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Boxcar Bistro, Missoula, MT

Boxcar Bistro

4.9
4.9
856 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Think, an array of traditional French cuisine with a beloved Montana twist.

Boxcar Bistro aims to excite and innovate on a daily basis, featuring an ever-rotating selection of unique or rare wines, captivating dinner specials, all of which are being offered in an ode to the classic, intimate dining ambiance of a railroad Dining Car; offering our diners a feel of "Going West" as many have experienced long before us!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 551-4166
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No catering is available at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Missoula
  • Cross street
    Wyoming St
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Best Overall

  • Montana

    Best Food

  • Montana

    Best Service

  • Montana

    Best Ambiance

  • Montana

    Best Value

  • Montana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Montana

    Great for fine wines

  • Montana

    Romantic

  • Montana

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boxcar Bistro offers a delightful dining experience in Missoula with "fantastic food and service." Known for its intimate setting and impressive wine list, it's perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the "delicious scallops" and "wonderful ambiance." Though some dishes need fine-tuning, the overall experience is memorable and worth revisiting.

856 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jackie was awesome and made the evening so perfect. Food was excellent with beautiful presentations. Great wine choices too. And the cappuccino to end the evening was delicious. Thanks to the whole crew at Box Car that helped us celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary.

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  2. Russ

    Montana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our meal was quite good except the risotto was rather bland and the fois gras spread pudding was too salty . Service was excellent and timely. The beef cheeks were delicious, and the wine was well paired.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy decor at this stylish bistro. Excellent wine list and everything we ordered was delicious: French onion soup, risotto, scallops and roasted chicken. Will definitely be back.

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  4. William

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always on point. This place won’t be everyone but that is the point. Just go. Enjoy.

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  5. Dave

    Montana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have a problem with our bill. We tipped $48 and have our copy of the receipt. However, the review from OpenTable showed the tip at $88. This is in error and we need to discuss the refund of the difference. Phyllis Mainwaring (406) 728-7631
    Boxcar BistroResponded on November 5, 2024
    Hi Phyllis, Sorry for our mixup there! Glad we could resolve this quickly, looking forward to your next visit. Thank you!

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  6. John

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was excellent and artfully prepared. We love Boxcar Bistro!

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  7. Amy

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoy coming to Box Car Bistro! The food and service is excellent! I am hard of hearing. This is one of the nicest restaurants in Missoula and I can hear my family/friends talking! Thank you for the wonderful ambiance.

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  8. Marc

    Durango

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great time. this place is a gem. food and service were fantastic.

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  9. Lynne

    Montana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we had a lovely experience! The food and service were impeccable.

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  10. Mike

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cosy setting for great food and wine. The menu was well balanced and the wine list superb.

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FAQs

Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Boxcar Bistro

875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wyoming St
  • Neighborhood
    Missoula
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (406) 551-4166
  • Catering
    No catering is available at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.
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