Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Montana

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Montana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Lucca's

4.9

4.9 (333)

$31 to $50

Italian

Helena

About the restaurant

Lucca's is a fine Italian restaurant and dining experience. With its contemporary aesthetic and modern menu, this Italian bistro has become a huge success. Lucca's has been named The Best Restaurant in Montana in both 2015 and 2016 by Business Insider magazine. This is not only because the food is delicious, but the staff goes out of their way to work with guests. Lucca's proudly embraces those with dietary restrictions and works with those who are eating gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.Lucca's menu is filled with delicious traditional Italian plates. Some of the most popular starters are the steamed pesto mussels, calamari fritti and the baked fontina cheese with an oven-baked crust and caramelized onion, balsamic reduction and roasted garlic. Entrées range from the lamb strip loin with rosemary feta cheese to the pan seared veal scallopini topped with lemon and a masala wine pan sauce.

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Jim

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great, service was also great. We strongly recommend Luca’s

Saketome Sushi-Missoula

4.9

4.9 (301)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Missoula

About the restaurant

Sustainability and creativity have always been at the top of SakeTome’s priorities, and in the seafood business, a reverence for the ocean is of utmost importance. We are trying to be as sustainable as possible, so we search out products from all over the world that share that same mindset. Japan, New Zealand, Iceland, Alaska, Maine, Scandinavia, and more. In line with sustainability, we try to use as much local produce as possible. Our micro-greens are grown specifically for us, right here in Missoula.

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Shannon

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

Delicious as always! The rolls are all beautiful and creative. We sat in the back room, which I didn’t even know existed, and it was great. Beautiful wall of lanterns, big windows and another cherry tree.

Boxcar Bistro

4.9

4.9 (870)

$31 to $50

French

Missoula

About the restaurant

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!

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Cay

Dined 6 days ago

Try the Harvest Salad! Unbelievable. Tasty, beautifully presented, hearty. I ate it all! And thought about ordering another to take home with me. I also had the sea bass and it was perfect. Overall, delicious food, as always. My dining companions also enjoyed their food, including the chicken marsala and chicken with bechamel. They also succumbed to temptation and had the vanilla creme brulee and chocolate torte and raved about them, too. Great service, as always.

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Popular dish

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Gallatin River Lodge Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (218)

$50 and over

French American

Bozeman

About the restaurant

The Gallatin River Lodge is the most unique and special place to dine.

With breath taking views, thoughtfully curated cuisine and a full bar, the lodge offers a Montana fine dining experience in a casual atmosphere that you will never want to forget.

The bar at Gallatin River Lodge offers local microbrews, premium liquors and wines to complement your meal. Enjoy your entrée while looking out over the trout pond and wildlife coming in and out of the surrounding riverbed & pastures. Drinks and dessert are even more enjoyable by the fire or down by the edge of the pond.

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Juli

Dined 3 days ago

The food was very good however a little overpriced. Beer fondue was fabulous. Crème brûlée also very good. Beautiful setting. Menu pretty limited but everything was good. Fries are fabulous. Would go again.

Sage Lodge - Fireside Room

4.7

4.7 (482)

$30 and under

American

Livingston

About the restaurant

From sunrise to sunset, guests of Sage Lodge visit The Fireside Room to relax and enjoy food and drinks in a truly spectacular setting that is quintessentially Montana. A very comfortable combination of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces are situated against the stunning backdrop of the Paradise Valley and complemented by the comforting crackle of a wood-burning fire, a casual Montana restaurant experience. Reservations for dinner are required, and always welcomed for other meals. Please note, dinner reservations during summer months are in high demand. If available times are not appearing online, please search for dates that are further out, or join us for Breakfast, Lunch or at the bar.

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Kris

Dined 2 days ago

Loved eating and staying at Sage lodge! Every meal we had here was amazing, delicious, and fresh. The service was fast and kind. The ambiance was great! Would recommend 10/10!!

The Stables

4.7

4.7 (22)

$31 to $50

French American

Missoula

About the restaurant

The Stables is Missoula's newest cocktail and wine bar/restaurant. The Stables offers over 100 wine options, a full bar, craft beer, and beautifully curated classic inspired cuisine from our Executive Chef, Jarrod Somaoang and Chef de Cuisine, Michael Kelly.

*corkage fee not available

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DeanVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Consistently excellent experiemce! The cocktails and food are always perfectly prepared with amazing flavor and quality, the service is always fantastic!

Cortina

4.6

4.6 (203)

$50 and over

Italian

Big Sky

About the restaurant

Cortina crafts traditional Italian cuisine infused with local flare. Here, comfort and refinement combine to create satisfying dishes with exceptional flavor for a menu that is at once comforting and elevated.

Our focus on seasonality and sourcing locally highlights the region’s bountiful ingredients, including just-harvested produce, heritage chops, local game and river fish. Complete your meal with guidance from our expert sommeliers, who are on hand to guide you toward a glass or bottle from our extensive wine list to complement the flavors of each dish.

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Ana

Dined 2 days ago

I had the pleasure of dining at Cortina for three nights, and each visit was a delight. The restaurant offers a refined take on classic Italian comfort food, with standout dishes like the tartare and pasta. The agnolotti, in particular, was exceptional—perfectly crafted and bursting with flavor. The minestrone broth was unlike anything I've ever tasted: delicate, subtly herb-forward, and beautifully balanced. The cocktail program is top-notch, and the sommelier consistently nails wine pairings, elevating the entire experience.

Herb & Omni

4.6

4.6 (337)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Whitefish

About the restaurant

Our purpose is to nourish herbivores and omnivores with real food sourced as close to home as possible from purveyors who hold their offerings in the highest regard.

Welcome to Herb and Omni inside 101 Central, a historic gathering space creating memorable experiences on every level for those who appreciate a balance of luxury and comfort.

Herb & Omni's founding team is made of seasoned entrepreneurs with experience creating award-winning restaurant concepts. Our thoughtfully crafted menu offers both plant-based and omnivorous options curated by Earl James Reynolds, a Whitefish native and James Beard nominated chef.

Our dedicated service team is filled with familiar faces that boast strong Montana roots. In short, at Herb and Omni inside 101 Central, you’ll enjoy a warm atmosphere, playfully elegant cuisine, and top-notch entertainment.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This place is special. If you want a memorable, unique dining experience, this is the place.

FINN - Doubletree Missoula

4.5

4.5 (366)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Missoula

About the restaurant

We give American cuisine a contemporary twist as we provide our guests with an authentic Missoula experience. We create simple food, done thoughtfully using Pacific Northwest ranches and fisheries. Choose from the freshest steaks, seafood and hand tossed pizza. Our award-winning bar features an impressive list of diverse craft cocktails, select wines and 16 delicious draft beers on tap highlighting Montana micro-brews. You'll appreciate the ambiance with some of the best views in the city; and, a location next to the Clark Fork River, University of Montana and downtown Missoula. Our outdoor deck sits off the river, near surrounding mountains, and is one of the city's favorite outdoor dining spots. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar snacks, small plates and craft cocktails – you'll find it all our restaurant and bar, FINN.

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Stacey

Dined 4 days ago

I ate the Burrata followed by the Ribeye. Everything about the food was wonderful. It looked, smelled and tasted delicious. Definitely worth going.

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Popular dish

Oysters

FreeStone

4.4

4.4 (130)

$31 to $50

American