Melissa’s Whitefish Guidebook
Food scene
Just steps from our house, Cafe Kandahar is a favorite. The "Snug Bar" is a great cozy bar off the living room area where you can go for a cocktail and enjoy a fire in the living room. The restaurant is widely celebrated in Montana but you need to be in the mood for 'foodie' food and white table cloth/multiple courses. You can also order restaurant food to the Snug Bar off a condensed menu.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Kandahar
3824 Big Mountain RdJust steps from our house, Cafe Kandahar is a favorite. The "Snug Bar" is a great cozy bar off the living room area where you can go for a cocktail and enjoy a fire in the living room. The restaurant is widely celebrated in Montana but you need to be in the mood for 'foodie' food and white table cloth/multiple courses. You can also order restaurant food to the Snug Bar off a condensed menu.
Fun for divey food (pizza, burgers) and after ski/bike/hike beers. Frequently with live music. Decks have good views. Very close to the condo.
11 locals recommend
The Bierstube
3896 Big Mountain RdFun for divey food (pizza, burgers) and after ski/bike/hike beers. Frequently with live music. Decks have good views. Very close to the condo.
Our favorite on resort dining option. A historic 80s ski bar/restaurant with great cocktails, beer and delicious (if not fancy) food. The nachos are famous (and enormous). Great for apres hike/bike/ski if you want a sit down meal and drinks.
10 locals recommend
Hellroaring Saloon
3910 Big Mountain RdOur favorite on resort dining option. A historic 80s ski bar/restaurant with great cocktails, beer and delicious (if not fancy) food. The nachos are famous (and enormous). Great for apres hike/bike/ski if you want a sit down meal and drinks.
Surprisingly great sushi (especially if fresh) for an inland spot. Trendy scene. Also can do takeout but call early. Pricey.
26 locals recommend
Indah Sushi
250 E Second StSurprisingly great sushi (especially if fresh) for an inland spot. Trendy scene. Also can do takeout but call early. Pricey.
Great pizza, especially cauliflower crust for gluten free (or not, my husband isnt GF and prefers it!) and great beer selection. Great spot for kids with a few games. Outdoor seating in the back.
21 locals recommend
Montana Tap House
845 Wisconsin AveGreat pizza, especially cauliflower crust for gluten free (or not, my husband isnt GF and prefers it!) and great beer selection. Great spot for kids with a few games. Outdoor seating in the back.
Great cajun inspired restaurant. Good for dates. Can be good for kids too!
119 locals recommend
Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveGreat cajun inspired restaurant. Good for dates. Can be good for kids too!
Prob our favorite all around restaurant in Whitefish. Divine italian food, great wine selection, good pizza
51 locals recommend
Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central AveProb our favorite all around restaurant in Whitefish. Divine italian food, great wine selection, good pizza
Sightseeing
Main chairlift to summit. Works with skis, bikes or just for hikers. Can go up or down. Ticket office near the lift! Other activities nearby here and Chair 6 Base Lodge
Chair 1 Big Mountain Express
3930 Big Mountain RdMain chairlift to summit. Works with skis, bikes or just for hikers. Can go up or down. Ticket office near the lift! Other activities nearby here and Chair 6 Base Lodge
Gorgeous lake. Rent boats or just hang on the beach. Lots of wildlife / eagle viewing, water sports and natural beauty!
65 locals recommend
Whitefish Lake
Gorgeous lake. Rent boats or just hang on the beach. Lots of wildlife / eagle viewing, water sports and natural beauty!
Our preferred option for whitewater rafting and fly fishing trips on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River!
51 locals recommend
Glacier Raft Company
106 Going-to-the-Sun RdOur preferred option for whitewater rafting and fly fishing trips on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River!