No matter what cuisine you’re looking for, Bozeman is certainly not short on options when it comes to finding a great place to eat. In this article, we’ve compiled our favorite places to eat. There should be something for everyone here.
Recommended Food & Drink Tours in Bozeman
- Bridger Brewing Tour • 2-3 hours • Great for Beer Connoisseurs
- Bogert Farmer’s Market • 2-3 hours • Interesting and Vibrant with Great Food!
- Gear Belly • 2 hours • Wonderful
- Bozeman Spirits Distillery • 1 hour
Travel Tips for Eating in Bozeman
- Some restaurants include a mandatory service charge with the bill, but not all. Tipping is, however, at the discretion of the customer, and the service charge is not considered a tip.
- It is also worth noting that under state laws, employers aren’t bound to share any of the service charges with the employee who served. At least not as extras, that is, but more as a part of the employee’s wages.
- Having said that, many employers will have a tip pool that is equally shared, although the service charges are unlikely to be seen as add-ons to the server’s wages.
- Tipping is fairly customary in Bozeman, and that’s not just in restaurants. Taxi drivers, waiters, and bar staff, to name but a few, all usually get tipped according to local culture.
- The majority of people offering tips in restaurants do so according to the tune of 10-20% although it largely depends on the level of service given.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Bozeman
1. Nova Cafe • Main Street • $$
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Main Street is one of Bozeman’s food ‘hotspots’, and is exactly where you’ll find the Nova Cafe. This place is a great option for a delicious and highly satisfying breakfast, brunch, or lunch in Bozeman. One of the selling points of the Nova Café on top of the fact that the food is top-notch is the fact that it uses all locally sourced ingredients.
This means local farming and organic production practices are supported, and this is evident in the dishes at Nova Café. They are made by hand from prime local produce such as grass-fed beef and freshly-baked bread made with Montana-grown grains. There’s also organic cheese and locally roasted coffee beans.
As far as the fare goes we are talking mouth-watering goodies like the café’s own salmon cake Benedict, and there are the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, green onions, and cream cheese. Mmm. It’s not all beef and salmon though, and there are other thoughtful options on the menu such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
2. Feast Raw Bar & Bistro • West Kagy Blvd • $$-$$$
Feast Raw Bar & Bistro has a distinctly sophisticated edge to it. It offers a bistro-style setting that comprises a stylish, fine dining experience with a relaxed ambiance and backdrop.
This is a fusion-style bistro and raw bar with specialty seafood. The ingredients are again locally sourced meats and other produce as much as possible. With the fusion theme, the restaurant pushes some interesting dishes, although not over-prepared, including Bison Carpaccio, Elk Chops, Grilled Prawns, and even a touch of oriental flavor courtesy of Pad Thai with duck.
If you are looking for some liquid refreshment to complement the fine cuisine, a wide range of wines are available from the Bistro’s full-service bar, along with some of the finest local craft and draft beers. To top that, there is a range of classic cocktails.
3. Ted’s Montana Grill • Main Street • $$
If you are looking for some fine fare a bit closer to something that comes from a good old-fashioned American grill, then maybe you should stop off at Ted Turner’s as he can help you out.
Ted’s Montana Grill in Bozeman is the place to go if you fancy digging into a grill Bozeman-style. Here you can order bison brisket or short ribs, and there is a wide range of impressive burgers on the menu. If bison is not your thing though, there’s a selection of poultry, seafood, and beef dishes on offer. Ted’s also apparently does a mean huckleberry margarita!
4. Plonk Bozeman • Main Street • $$$
One of the town’s most renowned and popular downtown dining experiences is Plonk Bozeman. The name is something of a giveaway and comes from the colloquial British term for fairly run-of-the-mill or even cheap wine. Plonk is, however, renowned for its pedigree and range of fine wines, which come by the glass or bottle.
The atmosphere and environment do these wines fair justice, and the artfully-restored tin ceiling dating back more than a century does much to add to that. Further clues to the caliber of the place come from the inspiring local ar