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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Sushi Palace in Southgate Mall

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2901 Brooks St. Ste C-2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Worden's Market

- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 451 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Plonk

- Rating: 4.3/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 322 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The Trough

- Rating: 4.3/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2106 Clements Road Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Highlander Beer

- Rating: 4.3/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 International Drive Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Breakfast Club Missoula

- Rating: 4.3/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 1132 Southwest Higgins Ave. Ste 200 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Gild

- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 515 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Tacos, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Notorious P.I.G.

- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 3621 Old US 93 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Pho Vi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Brasserie Porte Rouge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 231 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Brasseries, French
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mexican Moose

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1805 Regent St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Five on Black

- Rating: 4.4/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Brazilian, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Notorious PIG BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (761 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Basal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Salad, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Miller Creek Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4915 Lower Miller Creek Road Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Dobi's Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 123 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Wally & Buck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 319 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Double K Ranch Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 Paxson St. Ste D Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Drum Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 South Ave. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Greek Pastry Shop - #1 Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 South 5th St. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Greek, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Cranky Sam Public House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 233 West Main Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pubs, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Biga Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (651 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 West Main St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Gary's Local $6 Burgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 235 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Veera Donuts

- Rating: 4.6/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: 617 South Higgins Ste 2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Front Street Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 315 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Soup Farm

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 901 North Orange St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Boxcar Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 875 Wyoming St. Ste 101 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tagliare Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1433 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Hardtail Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 5074 East Harrier Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Kamoon Arabian Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1016 West Broadway St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Arabic, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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