Guidebook for Whitefish
Food Scene
Martha's choices for good places to eat and drink for those who want REAL food!
Good food, southern influenced menu. New bar/small plates offered.
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Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveGood food, southern influenced menu. New bar/small plates offered.
Breakfast and also PIES !! If your looking for Huckleberry pie, this is your place.
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Loula's Cafe
300 2nd StBreakfast and also PIES !! If your looking for Huckleberry pie, this is your place.
Excellent deck for outdoor seating, good food,well priced bar menu. Excellent full dining menu but pricey. Amazing wine list!
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Whitefish Lake Golf Club
1200 US-93Excellent deck for outdoor seating, good food,well priced bar menu. Excellent full dining menu but pricey. Amazing wine list!
Great BBQ food. Nice garden seating, near city beach, good hours, ie if you need food at odd hours, not lunch or dinner 3pm? No problem!
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Piggyback Barbeque
102 Wisconsin AveGreat BBQ food. Nice garden seating, near city beach, good hours, ie if you need food at odd hours, not lunch or dinner 3pm? No problem!
Great food, cute space. Good stop on your way back from Glacier Nat. Park for dinner.
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Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus AveGreat food, cute space. Good stop on your way back from Glacier Nat. Park for dinner.
Small pretty outside eating area, nice indoor space also. Well priced menu, near the lake, or stop on the way back from the mountain. Uses local and MT organic farms.
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Last Chair Kitchen & Bar
1705 E Lakeshore DrSmall pretty outside eating area, nice indoor space also. Well priced menu, near the lake, or stop on the way back from the mountain. Uses local and MT organic farms.
Best baked goods in town, and best coffee, bright large airy interior seating. They have recently moved locations to be sure to find them in downtown whitefish on central ave ,across from Montana Coffee Traders. Whitney bakes fresh from scratch amazing french bakery style pastries, croissants and cookies and a couple of bread choices. This girl can bake! Try the Canele ~ little cakes with a crunchy caramelized exterior and a custardy interior or my favorite - the Basque Cake.
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Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central AveBest baked goods in town, and best coffee, bright large airy interior seating. They have recently moved locations to be sure to find them in downtown whitefish on central ave ,across from Montana Coffee Traders. Whitney bakes fresh from scratch amazing french bakery style pastries, croissants and cookies and a couple of bread choices. This girl can bake! Try the Canele ~ little cakes with a crunchy caramelized exterior and a custardy interior or my favorite - the Basque Cake.
Open daily- Best coffee- hands down and Best biscuit egg breakfasts! Also the best bread bakery in the Flathead. From scratch Artisan breads. This is on your way to or from Glacier Park in Columbia Falls. If you’re a foodie- this is worth 'fitting in' to your schedule for the day!
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Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus AveOpen daily- Best coffee- hands down and Best biscuit egg breakfasts! Also the best bread bakery in the Flathead. From scratch Artisan breads. This is on your way to or from Glacier Park in Columbia Falls. If you’re a foodie- this is worth 'fitting in' to your schedule for the day!
Really good beer from the brewery AND excellent food- win win combination! Closes at 8pm (local brewery regulations)
great stop on the way back from Glacier park if you make it on time!
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Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WReally good beer from the brewery AND excellent food- win win combination! Closes at 8pm (local brewery regulations)
great stop on the way back from Glacier park if you make it on time!
Our best local brewery, this is a pub/restaurant not a liquor store. Micro beers and a huge garden outside for seating. Also has good food. closes at 8pm (local brew pub laws)
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Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveOur best local brewery, this is a pub/restaurant not a liquor store. Micro beers and a huge garden outside for seating. Also has good food. closes at 8pm (local brew pub laws)
This Montana Coffee Traders location is on the way to Glacier Park in Columbia Falls and is fast and efficient if you want to grab breakfast or food to go to the Park with. If your in a hurry , google their menu and call ahead for a to go order and pick up when you get there!
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Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St WThis Montana Coffee Traders location is on the way to Glacier Park in Columbia Falls and is fast and efficient if you want to grab breakfast or food to go to the Park with. If your in a hurry , google their menu and call ahead for a to go order and pick up when you get there!
Excellent authentic Italian cuisine ( not American Italian) , home made pasta. Short on salad/light options.Limited outdoor seating on back patio. Good Bar in back room, (there's also one in the main room)
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Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central AveExcellent authentic Italian cuisine ( not American Italian) , home made pasta. Short on salad/light options.Limited outdoor seating on back patio. Good Bar in back room, (there's also one in the main room)
Great sushi options- fresh and innovative. Small outdoor patio out front.
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Indah Sushi
250 E Second StGreat sushi options- fresh and innovative. Small outdoor patio out front.
Atmosphere, great Margaritas and good food, inside and outside seating. Can be a long wait- some reservations taken but days ahead of time and if your lucky!
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Jalisco Cantina
510 Wisconsin AvenueAtmosphere, great Margaritas and good food, inside and outside seating. Can be a long wait- some reservations taken but days ahead of time and if your lucky!
Amazing Crepes
123 Central AveYep, Amazing Crepes!
Jeremiah Johnson Beer, limited menu , but good food, burgers, wood fired Pizza but service timing can be erratic. Good prices.
Blackstar BrewPub
Jeremiah Johnson Beer, limited menu , but good food, burgers, wood fired Pizza but service timing can be erratic. Good prices.
Best breakfast, AND great coffee! Can be long wait especially on weekends.
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Swift Creek Cafe
Best breakfast, AND great coffee! Can be long wait especially on weekends.
This location is in whitefish, on main street - Good coffee, but can be very slow. some food, muffins, cookies etc.but sells out early in the day. Boccadillo's are good all day long...have to go in to see what a Boccadillo is!
Montana Coffee Traders
This location is in whitefish, on main street - Good coffee, but can be very slow. some food, muffins, cookies etc.but sells out early in the day. Boccadillo's are good all day long...have to go in to see what a Boccadillo is!
Thiryeight on Main , 3or 4 different food trucks nightly, yard games, outdoor tables and chairs , bar. Music often. Great atmosphere and easy to get food if you don’t have a restaurant reservation ! Mon- Sat 12 noon till 9pm
Sunday 12noon till 8pm
Thirty Eight
Thiryeight on Main , 3or 4 different food trucks nightly, yard games, outdoor tables and chairs , bar. Music often. Great atmosphere and easy to get food if you don’t have a restaurant reservation ! Mon- Sat 12 noon till 9pm
Sunday 12noon till 8pm
Fine, dining, excellent food but pricey. Restaurant on ground level, best to make a reservation. Mid-level offers, live music venue, called 10 one central, check onlinel for events. Top level sky bar, open deck seating. Great cocktails.!
Herb & Omni
Fine, dining, excellent food but pricey. Restaurant on ground level, best to make a reservation. Mid-level offers, live music venue, called 10 one central, check onlinel for events. Top level sky bar, open deck seating. Great cocktails.!
Drinks & Nightlife
Currently closed for remodel- reopening summer 2023 as Herb & Omni Dining and Cocktails.Will have rooftop bar, (drinks Only) and fine dining.
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Casey's
101 Central Ave Currently closed for remodel- reopening summer 2023 as Herb & Omni Dining and Cocktails.Will have rooftop bar, (drinks Only) and fine dining.
EXCELLENT micro beers! Outside Garden to hang out in, or indoor small bar, very local scene.
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Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveEXCELLENT micro beers! Outside Garden to hang out in, or indoor small bar, very local scene.
Local distillery of vodka, very fun and delicious Vodka cocktails. No food Now has Agave (Tequilla) and Gin too!
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Spotted Bear Spirits
503 Railway StLocal distillery of vodka, very fun and delicious Vodka cocktails. No food Now has Agave (Tequilla) and Gin too!
Best view and deck in Whitefish, but just have drinks- food is pricey and not that good.
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The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin AveBest view and deck in Whitefish, but just have drinks- food is pricey and not that good.
Everything Else
Montana Whiskey tasting! Fun stop for sampling and buying locally distilled liquor.
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Glacier Distilling Company
10237 US-2Montana Whiskey tasting! Fun stop for sampling and buying locally distilled liquor.
Farmers Market every Tuesday 5-7.30 , fun to check out, good local food and food /other vendors. Live music.
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Whitefish Farmers' Market
1 Central AveFarmers Market every Tuesday 5-7.30 , fun to check out, good local food and food /other vendors. Live music.
Bike rental, and bike shop, repairs/sales. Nordic skis in winter.
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Glacier Cyclery & Nordic
326 E Second StBike rental, and bike shop, repairs/sales. Nordic skis in winter.
Fun way to cycle through town, get update from cycle store. Also Whitefish single track trails starting at lion Mountain Rd, or beaver Lake. Get map at Bike store.
Whitefish Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Fun way to cycle through town, get update from cycle store. Also Whitefish single track trails starting at lion Mountain Rd, or beaver Lake. Get map at Bike store.
Paddlefish Sports
105 Wisconsin AvePaddle board rentals and kayaks and floats, located right at City Beach.
Great Northern Cycle & Ski
328 Central AveCycle shop , limited rentals.
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
505 E Second StAll the info on every aspect of whitefish!
Flathead Beacon
17 S Main Stfind it On line. published weekly for all the local events.
Fun activities for everyone, chairlift rides, hiking, downhill biking, ziplines, alpine slides and lots more. GREAT views into Glacier Park peaks and down the Fathead valley.
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrFun activities for everyone, chairlift rides, hiking, downhill biking, ziplines, alpine slides and lots more. GREAT views into Glacier Park peaks and down the Fathead valley.
Excellent work out facility with swimming pool, free weights, machines and resistance machines. daily classes including spin, yoga and aerobic included in day pass. Good chance of getting a massage on short notice!
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The Wave Aquatic and Fitness Center
1250 Baker AveExcellent work out facility with swimming pool, free weights, machines and resistance machines. daily classes including spin, yoga and aerobic included in day pass. Good chance of getting a massage on short notice!
Nice beach with sand, and swimming area. rentals available, small icecream/snack shop.
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Whitefish Montana
70 Lakeside BoulevardNice beach with sand, and swimming area. rentals available, small icecream/snack shop.
Less crowded option for Whitefish Lake access. pebble beach, picnic tables, shade, rentals available. Fee to Park for out of State cars. Swimming area.
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Les Mason State Park
2650 E Lakeshore DrLess crowded option for Whitefish Lake access. pebble beach, picnic tables, shade, rentals available. Fee to Park for out of State cars. Swimming area.
Boat lunch, and grassy setting, but not good swimming- very muddy. Meet whitefish marine boat rentals here to put in, and cruise the lake for your own special location.
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Whitefish Lake State Park
1615 W Lakeshore DrBoat lunch, and grassy setting, but not good swimming- very muddy. Meet whitefish marine boat rentals here to put in, and cruise the lake for your own special location.
Mechanized boat rentals, speed boats, wake surf boats, pontoon boats, they have everything to get you out on the lake for the day.
Whitefish Marine
5960 U.S. 93 SMechanized boat rentals, speed boats, wake surf boats, pontoon boats, they have everything to get you out on the lake for the day.
Sometimes you can rent pontoons and other mechanized boats directly from the lodge. They also have a wooden boat tour you can book. Beautiful old restored wooden speed boat.
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The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin AveSometimes you can rent pontoons and other mechanized boats directly from the lodge. They also have a wooden boat tour you can book. Beautiful old restored wooden speed boat.
Great place to rent E bikes, and book tours for the park if you don't have an entry, as tours will include entry.
Whitefish Pottery/Retail Store
240 Central AveGreat place to rent E bikes, and book tours for the park if you don't have an entry, as tours will include entry.
Mini Mountain Mini Golf
Fun Mini Golf Course, and great Grill restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Professional actors come to Whitefish each summer from Broadway and put on shows. Check for current listings.
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Alpine Theatre Project
6475 U.S. 93 SProfessional actors come to Whitefish each summer from Broadway and put on shows. Check for current listings.
12 Plex cinema, all the current Movies...good for a rainy day?!
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Signature Stadium 14
185 Hutton Ranch Rd12 Plex cinema, all the current Movies...good for a rainy day?!
Stumptown Art Studio
145 Central AveA fun Art studio where you can make stuff!
Shopping
Huge sports store In Kalispell, including golf simulators and other fun stuff ! The Smaller version in Whitefish is local easy access for any last minute items you forgot, or new cloths/gear you'd like to buy.
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Sportsman & Ski Haus
145 Hutton Ranch RdHuge sports store In Kalispell, including golf simulators and other fun stuff ! The Smaller version in Whitefish is local easy access for any last minute items you forgot, or new cloths/gear you'd like to buy.
Super 1 Foods
6475 US-93Local grocery store- large Organic section
Local Health Food store, organic and local produce
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Third Street Market
244 Spokane AveLocal Health Food store, organic and local produce
Large selection of brands and clothes for active and chic activities!
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The Toggery Montana - Whitefish
122 Central AveLarge selection of brands and clothes for active and chic activities!
Great Deli and Food to Go at 'the Pig and Olive' inside. If you just need a few items this in town store has a large and impressive selection of beer AND wine. Good Meat, cheese, and fish selection tucked away in the back corner.
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Markus Foods
9 Baker AveGreat Deli and Food to Go at 'the Pig and Olive' inside. If you just need a few items this in town store has a large and impressive selection of beer AND wine. Good Meat, cheese, and fish selection tucked away in the back corner.
Sightseeing
Conrad Mansion
330 Woodland AveWorth a visit , local history