Highest-rated restaurants in Missoula by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Missoula, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Missoula Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 139 West Main St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Florabella
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 500 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Worden's Market Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 451 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cambie Taphouse + Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2413 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Bars, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Bayern Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1507 Montana St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breweries, German
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Clyde Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 741 South Higgins Unit A Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Plonk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 322 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mexican Moose
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1805 Regent St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Trough
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2106 Clements Road Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Notorious P.I.G.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 3621 Old US 93 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Highlander Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 International Drive Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sushi Palace in Southgate Mall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2901 Brooks St. Ste C-2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Breakfast Club Missoula
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1132 Southwest Higgins Ave. Ste 200 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#17. The Notorious PIG BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Barbeque, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pho Vi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gild
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 515 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Tacos, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Five on Black
- Rating: 4.5/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Brazilian, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Miller Creek Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4915 Lower Miller Creek Road Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Wally & Buck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 319 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Veera Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 617 South Higgins Ste 2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Vegan
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#10. Basal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Salad, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Drum Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 South Ave. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Greek Pastry Shop - #1 Gyros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 South 5th St. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Greek, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Brasserie Porte Rouge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 231 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Brasseries, French
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#6. Biga Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 West Main St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Dobi's Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 123 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Japanese
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#4. Boxcar Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 875 Wyoming St. Ste 101 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Front Street Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 315 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Soup Farm
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 901 North Orange St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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#1. Tagliare Delicatessen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1433 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.