Whether you’re shredding the slopes of the best and biggest skiing in America or exploring our world-famous wildflower trails on foot, bike, or horseback – you’re sure to work up an appetite adventuring in Big Sky’s breathtaking and impressive terrain.
Between Big Sky Resort’s Mountain Village, Meadow Village, and the ever-evolving Town Center, Big Sky boasts an impressive list of restaurants to choose from ranging from pizza places for the kids to fine dining with mountain views and unique Montana adventure dining that will transform your Big Sky vacation.
BIG SKY’S 10 BEST RESTAURANTS
1. Horn & Cantle
Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky
Phone: (406) 995-2782
Established in 1915, Lone Mountain Ranch offers an authentic Montana dining experience in a cozy log cabin setting oozing with rustic charm. Unwind with a cowboy cocktail and live music at happy hour in the Saloon bar followed by casual fine dining on classic Western fare with an indulgent twist at Horn & Cantle, then delicious desserts around a glowing campfire. Expect a fine farm-to-table feast with menu items like elk chops, bison short ribs, and fresh local trout paired with an extensive drinks menu and warm welcoming service. Lone Mountain Ranch also offers Big Sky’s signature sleigh ride dinner, an unbeatable Montana dining experience for a winter stay.
2. Michaelangelo’s Ristorante
Open Wednesday to Sunday for Dinner
Big Sky Meadow Village
Phone: (406) 995-7373
Situated in Big Sky Meadow Village, Michaelangelo’s Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant inspired by award-winning Chef Michael’s culinary training in the Piedmont region of Italy. Chef Michael, a semifinalist in the 2023 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards, serves up extraordinary Italian cuisine in a refined and romantic setting for casual fine dining in Big Sky. The diverse menu includes traditional antipasti and small plates, artisan pastas and risottos, meats and fish, and classic Italian desserts and digestifs. The beverage menu is seemingly endless with local and Italian wines, domestic and imported beer, specialty cocktails, and a cellar selection of exclusive Italian and New World wines. Reservations are essential.
3. Olive B’s Big Sky Bistro
Open Monday to Friday for Lunch & Dinner
Big Sky Meadow Village
Phone: (406) 995-3355
Located across from the Big Sky Golf Course, Olive B’s is another must-do restaurant in Big Sky Meadow Village. Olive B’s is a small-town continental bistro locally owned by Chef Ian Troxler, a prior long-time chef at Lone Mountain Ranch. Sip on specialty cocktails while savoring fresh seafood, Rocky Mountain Elk, Northern Plains bison, and delicious desserts with a side of Montana-made ice cream. The ambiance is easy-going, the service comes with a local smile, and in the summer season, there’s patio dining with a Big Sky view!
4. Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge
Open Tuesday to Saturday for Dinner
Big Sky Town Center
Phone: (406) 993-2583
For the best sushi in Big Sky, head to Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge in Big Sky Town Center. Blue Buddha is fun and funky with a fantastic menu of traditional Japanese cuisine with a contemporary spin and drinks with a twist! The menu features everything from traditional sushi and specialty rolls to tasty appetizers and entrees with a Japanese spin on classic Montana dishes (like Bison marinated in a Japanese Katsu sauce!). For happy hour, after-dinner drinks and dancing, and a unique experience in the art of Japanese mixology, Blue Buddha’s cocktail lounge, The Drunken Monk, is open nightly next door. Blue Buddha also offers traditional Omakase private dinners and chef services for a Japanese dining experience in your Big Sky vacation rental.
5. Lotus Pad
Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner
Big Sky Town Center
Phone: (406) 995-2728
Indulge in tasty Thai cuisine at Lotus Pad in Big Sky Town Center. After training at the California Culinary Academy and taking a foodie tour of Thailand, Chef & Owner Alex Omania opened Big Sky’s first Asian restaurant in 2007. The menu features authentic Thai and Vietnamese appetizers, drunken noodles, soups and stir fry, coconut curries, and specialty dishes with fresh organic ingredients sourced locally and big, bold flavors. Spice levels are rated like the Big Sky ski slopes – easy, intermediate, difficult, most difficult, and experts only! The drinks menu is extensive with fun, infused cocktails, Japanese whiskeys, rice lagers and craft beers, Thai teas, Vietnamese coffees, and a smorgasbord of Sake.
6. Ousel & Spur Pizza Company
Open Daily from 5 PM
Big Sky Town Center
Phone: (406) 995-7175
Ousel & Spur Pizza Company in Big Sky Town Center dishes up more than your average pizza! The menu at Ousel & Spur features a wide selection of creative small plates and salads, wood-fired pizzas with hand-tossed crusts, authentic Italian pasta, house-made desserts, and a bambino menu for the little ones. Pair it with a cold brew or iced cocktail and sunset views on the outdoor patio or a Hot Russian or mulled cider after a day on the slopes of Big Sky Resort. Ousel & Spur sources all ingredients from local farms and ranches with gluten-free and vegetarian options on all dishes, and a side of Montana flair and hospitality.
7. Everett’s 8800
Open Daily for Lunch & Wednesday to Saturday for Dinner
Big Sky Resort On-Mountain Dining
Phone: (406) 995-8800
Named by Architectural Digest as the most beautifully designed bar in Montana and ranked in the top 10 restaurants for scenic views, Everett’s 8800 is Big Sky Resort’s signature on-mountain dining experience. Situated at 8,800 feet atop Andesite Mountain, this casual yet elegant bistro serves up local Montana fare paired with an impressive wine list and breathtaking views of Big Sky’s iconic Lone Peak. Getting there adds to the experience – a ride in the heated Ramcharger 8 blue bubble chairlift, or a hike on Big Sky Resort’s summer trails. Reservations are essential for dinner at Everett’s 8800.
8. Montana Dinner Yurt
Open during Big Sky Resort Ski Season
Big Sky Resort On-Mountain Dining
Phone: (406) 995-3880
Let’s set the tone for Big Sky’s most incredible dinner experience – a snowcat ride up Lone Peak to an intimate backcountry yurt, stargazing and socializing with friends, torchlit sledding with the kids, cowboys songs and storytelling, and delicious dining all surrounded by snowcapped peaks. This is the Montana Dinner Yurt experience! In this spectacular setting, you’ll overindulge in a three-course meal of baked French Onion Soup and warm bread, tender filet mignon and veggies served family-style, and a finale of warm Toblerone chocolate fondue. Vegetarian, fish options, and a kids menu are available on prior request, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, coffee, tea, and soda is served, or you can BYO wine or beer.
9. Buck’s T-4
Open Daily from 5 PM
46625 Gallatin Rd, Big Sky
Phone: (406) 993-5222
“Big Sky’s Most Famous Restaurant” at Buck’s T-4 Lodge is recognized as one of the finest eateries in Montana with an award-winning wine list featuring a selection of 175 wines from around the globe. Situated a few miles south of Big Sky in the Gallatin Canyon, the restaurant offers a relaxed, rustic, and exceptional Montana dining experience. The Montana-inspired menu features tempting appetizers, cheese and charcuterie boards, and hearty, home-cooked meals featuring wild game, fresh fish, vegetarian Bolognese, and daily specialties with “enhancements” and “finishing touches” that may draw you back more than once during your stay in Big Sky, MT.
10. Riverhouse BBQ
Open Daily from 3 PM to 9 PM
45130 Gallatin Rd, Big Sky
Phone: (406) 995-7427
Cruise a few miles south through the scenic Gallatin Canyon towards Yellowstone National Park and you’ll reach Riverhouse BBQ, known for the best barbeque under the Big Sky. Situated on the banks of the mighty Gallatin River, the setting is sublime with views of the Spanish Peaks from the dining area and deck complemented by year-round live music, a casual family-friendly vibe, and bucket-list BBQ prepared in the authentic Texas Hill Country style. It’s always a smokin’ good time at Riverhouse BBQ in Big Sky.
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