Montana Ale Works

Great Dining Experience at Montana Ale Works I recently had the pleasure of dining at Montana Ale Works, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, setting the perfect tone for our meal. The service was excellent our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making us feel well taken care of throughout the evening. As for the food, everything was delicious. The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We especially enjoyed hatch burger, which were standout items for us. The prices were reasonable for the quality of food and service. We left feeling satisfied, not just with the meal, but also with the value we received. Overall, I highly recommend this Restaurant if you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a fair price. Definitely looking forward to returning soon!

Food was great, we got the fish tacos and enchiladas and their spinach artichoke dip. We’ll definitely be getting the tacos and dip again. The service was great, food came out quickly and get refills quickly too. Cool place.

Good selection of food options. Had the Shepards Pie with a side salad. Dining partner had the pork schnitzel. Both dishes were tasty and filling. Really appreciate the abundance of locally sourced and more unique offerings! Not your standard brewpub fare. Could improve on menu labeling for dietary restrictions but everything I needed was easily explained by the staff.

Came on New Year’s Eve busy as ever and they nailed everything about the dining experience. Here’s what I liked Parking in the back which is so helpful here. Quick service a ton of staff and low seating tables to help with family friendly dining. Also our child loved the Christmas lights. The service was FAST. They were slammed but the bar and kitchen brought they a game. So suprised as how well it was. The drinks were pretty good the Montana bourbon one was solid and the Montana Margarita was amazing too. The ribeye was great cooked very well along with the elk. What I didn’t love The Montana mojito was awful tasted like cleaning agent.

There is a reason they have been voted best restaurant, best chef, best bar etc. Because they truly are amazing. The truffle frites were wonderful and my elk burger was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had and i dream about the quesadilla. The drinks were out of this world and make sure you try their bourbon, smooth as butter. Our waiter was great, always checking on us and hanging out for a second to chat, I wish I remembered his name but I just remember he was from Florida. Overal if you are visiting make sure you check this place out.

The meatloaf is always great. I had the 10 oz bison strip steak and also wonderful. The service was excellent, and we will be going back later this week before we head home

We had a big group come in from out of town and we had called a couple days in advance to get a reservation. When we showed up, it was as if they were not expecting us as they put us at 4 different small tables “within the same area”. This was a huge bummer for us as we didn’t get to socialize or really eat with one another. Thankfully our waitress and the food made up for this disappointment. Our waitress was so kind and personable. My husband and I got the risotto which was alright and the chicken sandwich which was the best one he has ever had. We had the house made tots which were delicious, the Tri tip appetizer, also great, full of flavor, and the cheesecake and creme brûlée, both of which we would recommend. We also had the huckleberry mule which was so tasty as well! The atmosphere was great! Active and social, different types of seating and it was not too loud to where you couldn’t hear. I’d recommend checking out this place if you’re in town!

Friends who live locally suggested this place. It does get busy and is recommended to call ahead of time. Does have a decent amount of seating but was very busy. The lights above our table kept flickering which made it seem like they were dimming the lights and then turning them back on. The food was amazing! There were no complaints from anyone in our group. They also had some unique drinks I haven’t seen anywhere else such as the spicy pickle martini.

When in Bozeman, stop here for really good food and great beer. What a nice find on my travels. There is ample seating around the long rectangular bar with plenty more at tables high/low. The place was quite busy for a Thursday evening and the thunderstorm and pouring rain didn't stop the arrival of patrons. As usual I found a great spot at the bar where I could people watch and get a great view inside. The tap selection was really good with a lot of local brews prominently featured. I really like dark beers and was interested in trying the Snowblind White Stout from Missoula. All those great characteristics of solid stout, without feeling heavy. The menu was equally interesting with a number of very tasty looking specials. I went for the Montana Meatloaf - a mixture of bison, beef, and pork wrapped in bacon on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with a caramelized onion gravy, and accompanied by grilled green beans and carrots. I paired it with the Knotty Lotty Latte Stout out of Livingston. I was only in town for 2 nights working, but will remember this place if I am back in the area.

-the Korean short ribs came out like a thin piece of meat and was SO SALTY -calamari severely undercooked and had a super fishy taste. But the lemon aioli is so yummy -truffle fries just fries with tarragon but did see someone else get them and we could smell the truffle so maybe just our fries Service was fine. Had to wait a while after being greeted to order drinks but otherwise service was good

We had dinner at Montana Ale Works. It's a large place, a little more upscale than most brew pubs. The menu is creative. I had a ramen "salad" with cold ramen noodles, a little lettuce, and cooked broccoli crowns, julienned carrots, etc., and topped with fried chicken strips. (Fried tofu was also an option.) This was all tossed with a spicy vinaigrette. A very creative and tasty meal. Spouse had fish tacos which he reports were "only so-so". We also had an excellent hard cider and a huckleberry mojito which was good but not great. We had a super friendly and attentive server and our meals came much quicker than expected. All in all, a pleasant place.

Service was friendly and attentive. The brew pub is fancy-casual dress attire. I ordered an Asian salad that was missing a crunch factor, either fried wontons or toasted peanuts. It was good, no complaints besides that. Hubs ordered the elk burger with fries, he said the burger itself was a little dry. Beers were tasty as well. I would be back, their menu is broad and I'd like to try other items.

Must try joint, it has an industrial upscale atmosphere with amazing food choices and drinks. Service has been excellent every time we visit. Our daughter loves their potstickers so much so that we don't get to try them...otherwise we usually order off the special daily menu and that changes constantly...but everything we had has been pretty good.

Friends who live locally suggested this place. It does get busy and is recommended to call ahead of time. Does have a decent amount of seating but was very busy. The lights above our table kept flickering which made it seem like they were dimming the lights and then turning them back on. The food was amazing! There were no complaints from anyone in our group. They also had some unique drinks I haven't seen anywhere else such as the spicy pickle martini.

Montana Ale works came recommended by a local I had ran into while shopping on Main Street. The restaurant was very cute and quite large inside! Our server was great, answered all our menu questions and even gave us some great recommendations on sights we should visit in the area. The food was good, the kids meals were a bit small for my kids but they are also getting on the older side of ordering on the kids menu.

Oh, this place is great. We stopped by on our way back home because I really wanted a way to try bison and elk meat. My partner and I were blown away by the options - there were burgers, sandwiches, and more! Bonus: they were also showing the Olympics :) We ended up splitting a bison steak and an elk burger. Both of these items were really flavorful and good, I had a cool experience tasting the difference between the meats and the complementary sides (fries, veggies, mashed potatoes) did not take away from the main part. I would 100% recommend this place for anyone stopping by the area.

Bonus for easy parking! Also for the misters on the patio on hot days. Food is elevated above the usual brew pub fare. Good beer selection. If I lived here, I'd be here a lot.

Stopped here with my brother and fiancé during a little pub crawl in downtown Bozeman, and wish we had more time to stay and check out the full menu. We managed to pop in right when they opened around 4pm, which was great because it became pretty busy pretty quickly. I ordered a flight of 3 beers including: a rotating sour beer, the Huckleberry Cream Ale (huckleberry is the state fruit), and Hazy Blues IPA. We also ordered the Bison Potstickers, and the Fried Pickles with kimchi dipping sauce - the cook and flavor on the pot-stickers and pickles were fantastic! I'm not sure I could taste the kimchi flavor in the sauce, but it was delicious and had a bit of kick of spice nonetheless. They also have billiards available, and indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside due to the rain. I will definitely back during my next visit to Montana.

Bit of a bummer really. Had some lackluster service and food that came out a bit luke-warm and a bit not-to-order. The menu is cool and it's great to see a chef who cares to make daily/weekly specials. The location itself also feels special - and you can tell it's a real community spot. I just wish what we were paying for the food matched the quality of the meal.

The ambiance was that of a local watering hole with modern brewery decor. We opted to eat at the bar instead of waiting 30 minutes for a table and it was great! The servers were friendly and made great recommendations on food and drinks! We had the elk burger and bison potstickers which were 10/10! I would highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our dinner here- no wonder it's an award winning restaurant. we sat in the front patio, we had a small section to ourselves, which was good because our kids got to run around without bothering anyone. I enjoyed the last bit of their passion fruit margarita, quite refreshing and tasty. The food was amazing to say the least. We had the kids pasta, grillworks quesadilla, bison poststickers and the wild caught Montana trout. Everything was perfection, from the flavor combination to freshness of the fish and meat. Our server was so sweet, my phone had run out of charge and she plugged it in at the bar for me so I could get some juice. we did not dine in the main dining room, but looked very nice and comfortable. The outdoor patio was right on the street, a little noisy but it was nice and shady. Definitely a place I would frequent if I lived closer.

Loved our waitress and the food was delicious! I also tried the old faithful and it was amazing.

Another eating out in Montana. We came relatively early to ensure we get a seat as this place gets packed and we like to not have to wait to eat. Although we didn't partake in the ales, their menu was varied and just a beer lover's delight. We ended up getting a smashburger, truffle fries, and house salad with salmon (sesame soy dressing). The burger was standard. Nothing to rave about. Good standard burger. Fries were crisp. The house salad good. Salmon cooked well but if you're sensitive to spicy/hot things do not get their sesame soy vinaigrette as it is SPICY. My poor mom had to avoid it as she's really sensitive to spice. Had I known, we would've gotten a different dressing. Service was good. She took our orders and we got our food in a timely manner. Definitely a hang out with friends type of place. High tables to drink at and eat at. Lots of food that will help soak up the alcohol for sure.

A great spot! Our server was very kind and all the delicious food came out without us having to wait long. It's kind of bar-like but there's a ton of seating. Can't say enough how amazing the dessert was especially. Would love to be back.

We were in Bozeman on a Friday night and trying to find somewhere easy to get a table for 5. Montana Ale Works allows you to get on the waitlist ahead, which was super convenient. We decided to embrace the local fare and opted for the Bison Potstickers, Montana Meatloaf, and Elk Burger. Everything was incredible. We especially loved the tater tots with the burger, which were more like potato croquettes. Very fun side. The tomato jam on the burger is really good. They have a great cocktail menu. You can order flights of beer, which my husband opted for. They have a good size parking lot as well. Our server was awesome. Definitely recommend this spot!

This place is amazing. From the food to the service, our experience was great. The ambiance is a casual brewhouse. MUST TRY the elk burger. Phenomenal. I would have given a 4 star review, but that burger is so amazing I bumped up to 5. - Queso blanco dip (4/5): Tasty appetizer, can't go wrong with a good queso. - Elk burger (5/5): My favorite dish in Montana. This burger is delicious. Cooked perfectly. That tomato jam adds the perfect touch, not too sweet. - Beef and bison stroganoff (3.5/5): Good portion size, lots of sauce. Meat was cooked well, just not my favorite pairing.

Service, atmosphere and food were great! We will definitely be back when we are in Bozeman.

Picked this place out for our first meal while driving over to Yellowstone and it was great! Even in bigger cities you'd be hard pressed to find better stuff than Montana Ale Works, so it was the perfect start to our vacation. The moment you step in you're met with a humongous warehouse with the look of a modern casual bar but with 100% casual feel. The ambiance sets the stage for an excellent and interesting dining experience, where both the food and service take center stage. Staff were quite friendly and energetic from start to finish. Questions were answered clearly and for the dessert 'menu' they even brought over the whole platter with all of the options assembled for you to see! Really embracing the whole show and tell thing. Fun experience and easy-going atmosphere. =Tater Tots - 5/5: Not your typical tots to be sure and are much closer to falafel in appearance. But hey, don't judge too hard because they tasted great regardless. The tots boasted an unusual, creamy interior, elevating them beyond the ordinary. The blend of peppers and potato added a delightful complexity to each bite, making them a standout appetizer. =Elk Burger - 5/5: Despite the inherent gaminess of elk, the burger was supremely well-balanced, with a creamy and savory blend that harmonized beautifully. The elk, slightly crumbly in texture due to its leanness, still offered a pleasing mouthfeel without an overpowering flavor profile. For real, this was both a blessing and a curse to have this burger because it was excellently balanced and quite well conceived. The bad part was of course we'd then compare all the future elk we had to this! Alas. =Beef Bison Curry - 5/5: The Beef Bison Curry was a delightful exploration of flavors, featuring a nice creamy and tart Thai curry. The dish, while rich and flavorful, leaned heavily into the gaminess of bison. It's a bold choice that might not be for everyone, but for those seeking an adventurous twist on curry, it delivers a unique and satisfying experience. =Turtle Cheesecake - 5/5: The dining experience concluded on a sweet note with the Turtle Cheesecake. Slightly springy and thinner than your typical cheesecake, it leaned into a heavy caramel flavor and tastes close to a denser iteration of a Japanese cheesecake. Solid note that doesn't ring too sweet either.

Neat place in an old railroad building. The staff were sooo pleasant and our waiter made terrific recommendations. We had calamari which was not at all greasy and the sauce was TASTY. Definitely a return!

Can't say enough good things about this place . The food, beer, service, and accessibility were all amazing. We shared flanked sliced ribs and Thai chicken lettuce wraps. Service was great and food/beer amazing. Beautiful place and location.

Tưo thumbs up from me on a fun and delicious dining experience. Gabriella was a great cultural host and an efficient server. She recommended us 2 huckleberry cocktails, muel and mojito, the locally brewed huckleberry ale and another local lager with lower yeast but still tasty. We started with the Bison Potstickers, then each had one of their 4 signature entrees, then shared them. They were all excellent: Rainbow Trout, the Duck, the Pork Chop (with yummy cornbrea and of course, the New,York Bison Steak. Although I wished to have more sauce on the Bison Steak, that's just me, overall the meal was a great start of our visit to Bozeman and Yellowstones. No rooms were left for desserts. On our way out, Gabriella let us know about the Main Street and the 100th Rodeo Roundup in Livingston. We went to the Rodeo and received 4 free tickets from the hospitality of the Montaneers. Thanks, Gabriella.

A very popular spot where locals and tourists flock to enjoy some micro brewed suds and bar food. We had a good time, you will too. Try the veggie burger, it's pretty darn good.

My sister and I stopped here after coming back form Yellowstone NP. We entered and were quickly seated. Our waiter arrived at the table in a snap and was super friendly. We had a few questions about menu items and he was happy to answer our questions. The beer menu/ beer specials list was pretty expansive. I ordered the Monarch Elk Burger with pepper parmesan fries. I thought it was delicious! My sister had the quesadilla. It was a bit spicier than she expected, but overall enjoyed it. The deep dish cookie completely missed the mark. The chocolate was burnt, but the cookie itself did not appear to be burnt in any way (top/ bottom/ sides were all beautifully golden). It was strange.

If you're going to go to Bozeman for bison, do bison here. My friends and I happened to walk by and it looked very lively inside and decided we were gonna have dinner here. Got seated right away and our server was attentive and gave suggestions. I've had a couple bison burgers in the past and nothing has beat this ranking at Montana Ale Works. They also have delicious appetizers and a good happy hour.

On a busy day, all the outdoor tables were taken but there was room inside. Cool decor and lots of space for large groups! Really enjoyed the elk burger the most, such a unique flavor with the tomato jam. The steak was cooked well. The bison dumplings were alright, the sauce wasn't too flavorful maybe. The lemonade mule and burger was the perfect end to a Yellowstone trip.

Restaurant looks beautiful! We rarely eat out and were excited to give this place a try. Host was great, man who sat us was great. Our server was HORRIBLE. She was so rude. I was pretty sure she forgot about us at one point. We were constantly up trying to get our own napkins, straws, help of any other server. My husband's burger was basically raw, he took one bite and pushed it away. The server never came back until almost 40 minutes later when we asked another server if they would be willing to help us. She finally came over to us.. asked if my husband wanted a box. He asked if she would take it back that it was extremely undercooked. She offered him nothing else to eat just looked at it with a gross look and left with the plate. We were really just desperate for the bill at this point we had been there over an hour.. We would have gladly ordered more food and drinks.. but we had no server to do so with. We wont be coming back. Again the restaurant is beautiful, but service can make or break an experience.

The food at Montana Ale Works was phenomenal. Even though my dinner was excellent, I found myself having FOMO about other people's choices. There were so many great choices. This place has a really cool layout with an old railway car added on to allow for additional space. It's a popular place so you might have to wait a short time to get seated, but it's well worth the wait! Dinner tonight at a highly rated place here in Bozeman. It did not disappoint! The Montana Meatloaf (bacon wrapped ground pork, beef & bison with mashers with caramelized onion gravy) was delicious and made with only Montana raised meats. And the prime ny strip steak sandwich was mouthwateringly good as well. BUT the dark things that look like overcooked hushpuppies ... those were Balls of Deliciousness!! They called them tater tots, but they tasted more like phenomenal Jewish potato pancakes. Also, I'm checking off another Montana known food ... well in drink form, flathead cherry cider.

We had been traveling between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone and we wanted to stop at restaurant for a good meal. We were very lucky to stop here as it was great! The restaurant is quite large and it was very busy, but we were able to be seated quickly, which is great. Our service was very good throughout our meal and we ordered a spiked lemonade and a variety of tasters, all of which were very good. The food was even better and my wife loved her bison steak while I really enjoyed by fish tacos as well. This is elevated pub fare and that is a great thing for a road trip. We would definitely come back here!

This is apparently the most reviewed restaurant (with lots of good reviews) in Bozeman, and with good reason. I ordered the Monarch Elk Burger ($20), which was good, and of course elk was pretty unique, but it didn't actually taste all that different from beef in terms of the flavor or quality. Also the bun was a little plain. The truffle fries were decent- kind of thin and not much truffle flavor though, and the sauce tasted a bit too fatty. The Huckleberry Lemonade ($13) was very good- fair amount of huckleberry vodka but it didn't taste overly strong because it was balanced by the sweet huckleberry lemonade. The huckleberry also gave it a nice bright pink color. For dessert, the Brownie Sundae ($8.50) was of course delicious but exactly what you'd expect from a decadent chocolate brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and marshmallow fluff on the side. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the service speed was very fast. Our waitress even brought over all 4 dessert options on a large platter for us to pick from rather than looking at a menu. The restaurant has a nice outdoor seating area with some picnic sort of vibes as well as a large indoor seating area with a more classic American brew house kind of vibe with wooden decor and a large bar area to go with the other table seating. There is also a decently sized parking lot in the back. Overall, while I would say the food is more of 4 star quality, the environment and service make Montana Ale Works stand out a bit more. While I am still giving it 4 stars, I would still recommend this place to you if you are looking for a quality meal in Bozeman.

I ordered the truffle fries to start the evening and the Bison burger with Cole slaw. It was the first time trying bison and I loved it. Refreshing drinks!! And enjoyed the lively at

A last stop for my friends and I on our trip to yellowstone! Came for dinner as a group of 6 people. We all ordered flights of beers which were very varied in taste and they had a pleasantly large selection. I was a fan of the huckleberry beer, not so much of the coffee-flavored stout. But we all sipped the different flights and we had a good time amongst ourselves! I ordered a bison steak as my entree, and it was decent. The portion size isn't outrageous, and the taste (to me) wasn't too far off of a regular steak. I was satisfied with the meal. It was a good way for us to end our trip! Would recommend for a good night dinner.

Bison burger was delicious! Fries are super good too--crispy and well seasoned. Service was fast and friendly.

I'll definitely be coming back here next time I'm in town. Food was delicious, staff was very friendly, and the beer selection was phenomenal.

Great food and beautiful establishment. It was very busy when we went in but everything was fantastic. Very good fresh food for an Ale house and my salad was huge.

Great ambiance and pretty solid food. The portions are huge and the elk burger was super tender. We had a waiter who was training and didn't get the best service since they were moving a little slower than usual. We had a lot of "oh sorry we messed that up, we'll fix it" and then nothing happened. But a good place to bring a crowd and get good food. Although I'd avoid the Phony Negroni. It's an $11 bottle that's good but tiny.

Great food! Warm atmosphere and the service was great! I could have eaten only the desserts!!

Came here on a recommendation from a friend. The server was friendly and attentive and the beers were cold. However, my husband ordered a patty melt and instead of Swiss cheese he wanted cheddar. That should have been a wash but when we got the bill, it was $1.50 for cheddar cheese. Where was my savings on the receipt for giving you back the Swiss cheese. Be careful if you modify something here-they may charge you for it.

Food, service, beers, and ambiance all 10/10! Our server was amazing and everything came out quickly and perfectly. Sad we couldn't come back for the huckleberry cream ale before we left to go back home!!

This place was I expected it to be. Large spacious industrial looking ale house! Yes, it's noisy, but not overbearing. It was busy. We came for dinner not drinking. Staff were very friendly. Our server Kendall P. was the sweetest and attentive. We started with Bison potstickers which were delicious. My husband got the 10oz. bison steak. He said it was very tasty and cooked to his suffice. I had the bone-in pork chop. It was delicious! It was huge! The corn bread was delicious. We were very satisfied with our last meal of an amazing vacation! I'm glad a few poor reviews didn't keep us away!

Came into Bozeman for work and sat down at Montana Aleworks last night and can definitely say I will be back. Large beer selection, great menu, and our server was fantastic. Ordered the Open Face Steak Sandwich at the recommendation of our server and loved it. Friend ordered the pork chop and said it was the best he ever had. Would not recommend the elk burger, a bit dry because elk is such a lean meat and I don't believe they cut it with any beef or pork. Beers were local and ice cold, absolutely delicious.

It just didn't do it for me. Let's go ahead and give Montana Ale Works a compliment sandwich because honestly, it could've been worse. The vibe itself is great. The staff are incredibly friendly and the establishment itself is very clean and welcoming. Our waiter, Ammon, was attentive without being too buggy. Now, let's talk about some food. I ordered the Kimchi burger with truffle fries. I requested a medium well burger that turned out very well done and an over easy egg that was probably cooked longer than my burger itself. One of my least favorite things are eggs that taste like rubber. The kimchi itself had a good flavor to it but coupled with a dry burger and overcooked egg? No thanks. The truffle fries would have been so much better if they weren't cold. But, alas, they were the most edible thing in my plate. My fiance had a classic elk burger. According to him, the burger was decent. He really liked the elk meat. However, like mine, the fries were pretty cold. The guava sour tasted more like a hard cider and severely lacked any kind of guava flavor. It was more of a pink sparking water with a malt-like finish if you ask me. Now I said this would be a compliment sandwich so it wouldn't be fair if I didn't end this review by saying the bison potstickers are so freaking good! I probably should've had those as a main dish...

Awesome time at this place. Great bar service and a super place to watch games with their awesome big screens if that's your thing.

The food was delicious, great selection of ales, husband loved the spirits from the bar, and loved the look of the restaurant! Highly recommend!

Whisky was really expensive, but the food was good and reasonably priced. Atmosphere was nifty.

I loved the atmosphere. I ordered the bison new York steak and it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The service was outstanding. If you want a great dining experience try them out and I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Montana Ale Works is the place for good comfortable Montana-style food. I love to have access to game meats when I'm inclined, and they do nothing "off the shelf". The wait staff is knowledgeable and very good. Because of this, there can be quite a wait time and a parking challenge. We popped in right at opening, and received royal treatment. Yes, a will recommend!

A Bozeman staple for sure. The ambiance is great but can get a little loud if its busy, making it hard to have conversations with your table mates. Service is ALWAYS top notch here, friendly and quick! I have had mixed experience from my food being amazing to my food being just ok. But I will keep coming back when people suggest we hit up Montana Ale Works!