A Great Montana Steakhouse

[44hunter45]

OK all you old time Montanans.

In 1988 I was Great Falls for a job interview. After work the manager and crew took me to a place that was split down the middle. Bar on one side and Restaurant on the other. The dividing wall was open on each end. I had a Porterhouse there that was hanging over the sides of the plate. It was amazing. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place. There were MANY beers drunk that night.

 

[Hem]

OK all you old time Montanans.

In 1988 I was Great Falls for a job interview. After work the manager and crew took me to a place that was split down the middle. Bar on one side and Restaurant on the other. The dividing wall was open on each end. I had a Porterhouse there that was hanging over the sides of the plate. It was amazing. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place. There were MANY beers drunk that night.

Are you sure of the layout?
Or was it bar and restaurant on one side and " entertainment " on the other?

 

[44hunter45]

Are you sure of the layout?
Or was it bar and restaurant on one side and " entertainment " on the other?

I would have remembered "entertainment". I was young then...

 

[Dust Rider]

Was Piano Pat playing and the mermaid a swimming?

 

[Hem]

Was Piano Pat playing and the mermaid a swimming?

I always wanted to see the Great Falls mermaid.
Alas, I am a failure.

 

[Art Vandeley]

I always wanted to see the Great Falls mermaid.
Alas, I am a failure.

You’re not missing anything. I had a few one night and somehow exchanged phone numbers with the mermaid while she was swimming. Biiig mistake

 

[Dust Rider]

I always wanted to see the Great Falls mermaid.
Alas, I am a failure.

A sight to see in Great Falls, depending on how many beers…
Hem, is the Willow Creek Inn still any good? I remember the mustard sauce ribs were amazing, but that was a long time ago. I heard it changed hands.

 

[Hem]

You’re not missing anything. I had a few one night and somehow exchanged phone numbers with the mermaid while she was swimming. Biiig mistake

Highs and lows when you go bold...goes with the territory. Bet its a good story between friends.

 

[Southern Elk]

A sight to see in Great Falls, depending on how many beers…
Hem, is the Willow Creek Inn still any good? I remember the mustard sauce ribs were amazing, but that was a long time ago. I heard it changed hands.

The ribs are still great, even with the new owners.

 

[Hem]

A sight to see in Great Falls, depending on how many beers…
Hem, is the Willow Creek Inn still any good? I remember the mustard sauce ribs were amazing, but that was a long time ago. I heard it changed hands.

Its ok. We go maybe once a year.
I think it was better "a long time ago" when you probably visited.

 

[bigsky2]

Frontier Supper Club in Dunkirk is the best steak house you’ve never heard of.

 

[Dan O]

OK all you old time Montanans.

In 1988 I was Great Falls for a job interview. After work the manager and crew took me to a place that was split down the middle. Bar on one side and Restaurant on the other. The dividing wall was open on each end. I had a Porterhouse there that was hanging over the sides of the plate. It was amazing. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place. There were MANY beers drunk that night.

Sounds like Borries in Black Eagle

 

[golfer]

Sounds like Borries in Black Eagle

Went to Borries a year or so ago. Was less than impressed, all the native GF folks spoke highly of it. I’ll never go back.

 

[JLS]

You’re not missing anything. I had a few one night and somehow exchanged phone numbers with the mermaid while she was swimming. Biiig mistake

I didn’t exchange phone numbers, but I wasn’t overly impressed despite my level of intoxication.

 

[Dan O]

Went to Borries a year or so ago. Was less than impressed, all the native GF folks spoke highly of it. I’ll never go back.

Every place has its bad days. My wife had their shrimp salad that was a disappointment, about 6 months later she tried it again and was much better. Their steaks and prime rib have always been good.
It sucks you had a bad meal, sorry to hear it.

 

[D4570]

Great Falls in a good restaurant dessert!!!
3 D, Borries, and Bar S are all good.
Try to get breakfast at 5 am or a late-night dinner at 3 am NOTA!
Geraldine Bar has the best Burgers that I have ever eaten.
It's like they step outside kill a cow and grind it for your burger WOW!

 

[BuckRut]

One thing I’ve come to love about Montana bars, most have a damn good burger! Or maybe its the fact I’m tired, hungry or had a few too many longnecks that make them great!

The Winifred Bar has a good big burger.

 

[BackofBeyond]

I don't remember the name of it, but my sister took me there when she was in school in Helena. Place way out in the boonies - like a 45 minute drive, had no phone, and you had to send them a post card to request a reservation, and they'd send you one back with your date/time.

That was some damn good food.

And Timber Bar in Big Timber has (or at least had) great burgers.

 

[Tradewind]

I don't remember the name of it, but my sister took me there when she was in school in Helena. Place way out in the boonies - like a 45 minute drive, had no phone, and you had to send them a post card to request a reservation, and they'd send you one back with your date/time.

That was some damn good food.

And Timber Bar in Big Timber has (or at least had) great burgers.

Big Timber bar has a good steak, also.

 

[shumhow]

Hore Prairie Stage Stop in Grant, (south of Dillon) has a great steak. They only serve them certain nights of the week though. I'm guessing this town is as small or smaller than Two Dot.