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Dining
The Depot Bar & Restaurant
The Depot is a steakhouse with a fine dining atmosphere and a local flair, featuring prime rib, seafood, veal, chicken, microbrews, and a huge wine selection, including the finest recent vintages. The informal back deck is a magnet for sports fans, with burgers, sandwiches and a full bar. 201 W. Railroad Avenue 406-728-7007.
Food for Thought
Located just across the street from campus, Missoula's "original" coffeehouse/cafe caters to UM students, faculty, and friends, serving breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods, and espresso. 540 Daly Avenue 406-721-6033.
Hob Nob on Higgins
Owner/chef Justin Alterowitz serves up some of the area's best meals in this quaint restaurant with a true Missoula feel. Standard menu items range from veggie burgers to meatloaf, hand-rolled spinach ravioli to fig and pecan-stuffed pork loin. 531 S. Higgins 406-541-4622.
La Parrilla
This restaurant, new this year to Missoula,
has taken the lowly "wrap" (tortilla-bound sandwich) and raised it to an art form. Everything from the salsas to the tortillas themselves are made from scratch. Besides the classic burritos, there is also an excellent blackened-salmon wrap, plus Cajun-, Italian-, and Asian-influenced wraps. 130 W. Broadway 406-721-2180.
Red Bird
With a passionate staff, this intimate restaurant is one of Missoula's finest. Famous for its “Edible Artwork,” Red Bird offers an innovative menu that changes seasonally with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, local and organic whenever possible. 120 W. Front 406-549-2906.
Sa-Wad-Dee
Sa-Wa-Dee offers traditional Thai cuisine, prepared by Thailand native Sumalee Foy, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a selection of five Thai curries, Pad Thai, delicious Thai soups, and an assortment of entrees. 221 W. Broadway 406-543-9966.
Shack Cafe
Voted the Best Breakfast in Missoula for six years running, The Shack is famous for its breakfast and also serves outstanding lunch and dinner. 222 W Main 549-9903.
Tipu's Tiger
Tipu's, an East Indian restaurant, is Missoula's source for vegetarian cuisine, chutney, dahl, curry, and Buddhist serving in the Northwest, for under $5 lunch or $20 for luxury. Tipu's world-famous chai can be found in coffee shops and many other places around town. 115.5 S. 4th W. 406-542-0622.
Two Sisters
Recently featured on Food TV’s ‘The Best of’, Two Sisters specializes in "handmade food with love," serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual bistro environment. Two Sisters features organic hormone free meats and all local organic produce in season. 127 W. Alder 406-327-8438.
Wheat Montana
This family-owned and operated deli offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving Montana Made products straight down to the flour and grain. With delicious rolls, sweet baked goods, sandwiches, soups, and salads, Wheat Montana is the place to go for "Famous Homemade Taste." 2520 South 3rd Street West (corner of 3rd & Reserve) 406-327-0900
Additional Local Favorites
Butterfly Herbs
Butterfly Herbs is said to be the “essence of Missoula," with an exotic blend of aromas wafting from coffees, teas, and spices from around the world. This espresso bar is the home of "Evening in Missoula" tea, plus homemade soups, fresh salads, and coffee ice cream specialties. 232 N. Higgins 406-728-8780.
Good Food Store
This natural foods grocery store and deli offers fantastic lunch options: sandwiches, grilled quesadillas, fresh salads, homemade soups, and more. 1600 S. 3rd W. 406-541-3663.
Liquid Planet
Liquid Planet aspires to stimulate the palette of the beverage consumer by offering fine beverages, crepes, and contemporary accessories, all in a captivating environment unique to any planet. 223 N. Higgins 406-541-4541.
The Raven Cafe
The Raven is an artsy coffeehouse/cafe that attracts local business execs and bohemians alike. Patrons can enjoy specialty coffee and gourmet espresso drinks, premium teas, and other beverages, plus quality dining. 130 E. Broadway 406-829-8188.
Sean Kelly's
With a bit of Irish hospitality, Sean Kelly's offers a comfortable atmosphere, a nice selection of spirits, and a tasty menu that includes Irish favorites plus Italian pastas, Mexican dishes, and signature items such as the corn beef and cabbage egg rolls. 130 W. Pine 406-542-1471.
Hotels
Come On Inn
The hotel recently underwent a refurbishment in 2003. They offer spacious rooms which come standard with high speed internet, a refrigerator and a microwave. Breakfast is included. There is no restaurants on the premises, but the Cracker Barrel is next door. The hotel has an adult pool, a kids pool, 5 hot tubs, and a 24 hour exercise room. You will need transportation to and from the University. 2775 Expo Pkwy. 406-829-2000.
Doubletree Hotel
The Doubletee is within walking distance of the University, offering a full service restaurant, Finn and Porter, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Finn and Porter has a full service bar, oyster bar, and brick oven pizza. The menu features steak, chops and seafood. The hotel has recently undergone a renovation and all rooms are equipped with high speed internet. There is an outdoor pool and spa. Book early and ask for University of Montana rate. 100 Madison 406-728-3100.
Goldsmith’s Bed & Breakfast Inn
A charming bed and breakfast located right on the banks of the river, and within walking distance of the University. Included with your room is a full breakfast. All rooms have a private bath and a view of the river and the University. 809 E. Front 406-728-1585.
Grant Creek Inn (Best Western)
A 10-minute drive to the University, Grant Creek Inn offers attractive suites with available upgrades. Rooms include microwave, fridge, coffeemaker, iron, hair dryer, safe deposit box, high-speed internet access and access to pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, fitness center and extensive hot breakfast buffet. 5280 Grant Creek Rd. 406-543-0700.
Holiday Inn Express Riverside
Located on the beautiful Clark Fork River, this hotel offers guests high speed internet and a business center with two computers, a fax machine, and copy machine. A free breakfast bar is included with the room. You will need transportation to and from the University. 1021 E. Broadway 406-549-7600.
Holiday Inn Parkside
Located downtown and within walking distance of the University, the hotel has a beautiful park setting and the river is right out the back door. The Encore Restaurant is on the premises serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Parkside Patio is open during the summer months and serves lunch as well as having a full bar. There is an indoor pool and spa. Book early for the best rates. 200 S. Pattee 406-721-8550.
Wingate Inn
A few miles from the University, situated near the airport, Wingate offers free continental breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and 24-hour complimentary shuttle to the airport. Rooms also include the following amenities: free high-speed internet access, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, and more. 5252 Airway Blvd 406-541-8000.
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