Highest-rated restaurants in Missoula by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Missoula, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Sushi Palace in Southgate Mall
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2901 Brooks St. Ste C-2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
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#29. Worden's Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 451 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches, Delis
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#28. Plonk
- Rating: 4.3/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 322 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars, New American
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#27. The Trough
- Rating: 4.3/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2106 Clements Road Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#26. Highlander Beer
- Rating: 4.3/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 International Drive Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Venues & Event Spaces
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#25. The Breakfast Club Missoula
- Rating: 4.3/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 1132 Southwest Higgins Ave. Ste 200 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#24. Gild
- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 515 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Tacos, Brewpubs
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#23. The Notorious P.I.G.
- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 3621 Old US 93 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Barbecue, American
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#22. Pho Vi
- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#21. Brasserie Porte Rouge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 231 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Brasseries, French
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#20. Mexican Moose
- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1805 Regent St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Five on Black
- Rating: 4.4/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Brazilian, fast food
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#18. The Notorious PIG BBQ
- Rating: 4.4/5 (761 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
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#17. Basal
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Salad, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#16. Miller Creek Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4915 Lower Miller Creek Road Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, New American
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#15. Dobi's Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 123 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Japanese
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#14. Wally & Buck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 319 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
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#13. Double K Ranch Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 Paxson St. Ste D Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Delis
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#12. Drum Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 South Ave. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#11. Greek Pastry Shop - #1 Gyros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 South 5th St. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Greek, Bakeries
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#10. Cranky Sam Public House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 233 West Main Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pubs, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
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#9. Biga Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (651 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 West Main St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#8. Gary's Local $6 Burgers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 235 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, Desserts
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#7. Veera Donuts
- Rating: 4.6/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: 617 South Higgins Ste 2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Vegan
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#6. Front Street Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 315 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars
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#5. Soup Farm
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 901 North Orange St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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#4. Boxcar Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 875 Wyoming St. Ste 101 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Brasseries
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#3. Tagliare Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1433 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#2. Hardtail Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 5074 East Harrier Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#1. Kamoon Arabian Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1016 West Broadway St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Arabic, Middle Eastern
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
