The China Wall -- Asian fare located in the Holiday Village just south of town on I-93. Lunch also... -- Hwy. 93, Whitefish -- 862-2604

Corner House Grill -- Great eclectic fare right downtown. -- 147 Central Ave, Whitefish -- 863-2323

Craggy Range -- A new restaurant/bar in town that is super delicious. Open for lunch and dinner and I haven't been disappointed yet! -- Central Ave., Whitefish -- 862-7550

Grouse Mountain Lodge -- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge. Beautiful restaurant on the golf course with a varied menu. Just north of town. -- Hwy. 93 North and Fairway Drive, Whitefish -- 862-3000 -- http://www.grousemountainlodge.com/

Hellroaring Saloon & Eatery -- southwestern cuisine served on the mountain with a view. Delicious -- Big Mountain, Whitefish -- 862-6364 -- http://www.hellroaringsaloon.com/

Kandahar Lodge -- On the Big Mountain, summer or winter, a great place to be. Continental cuisine at it’s finest. Fine wines and fine food. -- Big Mountain, Whitefish -- 862-6098 -- http://www.kandaharlodge.com/

Mambo Italiano -- Italian restaurant – authentic atmosphere and delicious dishes owned by two guys form Brooklyn. -- 234 E. 2nd. Street., Whitefish -- 863-9600

Mackenzie River Pizza -- Pizza, salads & chili is good. -- 9 Central Ave, Whitefish -- 862-6601 -- http://www.mackenzieriverpizza.com/

McGarry’s Roadhouse -- A new hot spot. Delicious and a great environment. -- 510 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish -- 862-6223 -- http://www.mcgarrysroadhouse.com/

Orient Express -- Great Chinese food w/ views of Glacier Park!! Same owners as the Alley Connection in Kalispell. -- 6155 Hwy. 93 South, Whitefish -- 862-7818

Pollo Grill -- great spot on the way to Big Mountain. Outside seating as well. Grilled meat and fish w/ delicious side dishes and yummy desserts. -- Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish -- 863-9400 -- http://www.pollogrill.com/

Tupelo Grille -- Cajun style fish soups, salads in an attractive spot downtown, next to the Great Northern Bar. Very delicious! -- Central Ave., Whitefish -- 862-6136 -- http://www.tupelogrille.com/

Wasabi & The Ginger Grill -- MT Sushi and an eclectic Asian menu! Reservations recommended. -- 2nd Street., Whitefish -- 863-9283

Whitefish Lake Restaurant -- Fine dining in an elegant, rustic atmosphere fireplace. Located at the golf course. -- Wfish Golf Course, Whitefish -- 862-5285 -- http://www.golfwhitefish.com/

Buffalo Cafe -- Good, hearty fare where you see all the folks you want to see. Tables and counter seating. Between Central and Spokane -- 3rd Street, Whitefish -- 862-2833 -- http://www.coffeetraders.com/

LouLa’s -- Sweet new café in the historical Masonic Auditorium. Unbelievable pie! -- 300 2nd Street, Whitefish -- 862-5614

Quickee -- A deluxe sandwich shop off the beaten track! Has best Mexican food in town! -- 28 Lupfer Ave, Whitefish -- 862-9866

Rising Sun Bistro -- Brand new bistro open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with great outdoor seating. Great food with a French flair! -- Wisconsin and Denver, Whitefish -- 862-1236

Swift Creek Cafe -- Good food for brekky and lunch in a lovely atmosphere. -- 2nd Street tween Baker & Lup, Whitefish -- 862-9136

The Wrap & Roll Café -- open Monday through Saturday from 11 – 9 p.m. Great Greek fare and a little Mexican thrown in… Really yummy. -- 224 Spokane Ave, Whitefish -- 862-7447

Pin & Cue Bowling Alley -- Just south of town on Hwy 93. Just what you would imagine, but good to know if you’re starving in the middle of the night. -- Hwy 93, Whitefish -- 862-7529

Super One Grocery Store -- Cafe inside our grocery store. In C. Falls on Hwy. 2.; Kalispell on Hwy. 2 across from K-mart and on Hwy. 93 in Whitefish in the Mtn. Mall. Open 24 hrs. -- Hwy 2, C. Falls; Kalispell; Whitefsih

Big Fork Inn -- Wonderful old classic restaurant in the heart of the village. Outside seating and a dance floor with the tunes that make you move. Great bar w/ one of the wittiest bartenders around! -- 604 Electric Ave, Big Fork -- 837-6680 -- http://www.bigforkinn.com/

La Provence -- Art to admire and a wonderful continental menu w/ outside seating. -- Electric Ave., Big Fork -- 837-2923

Mountain Lake Lodge -- Just south of Big Fork, breakfast, lunch and dinner w/ incredible views of Flathead Lake. -- Hwy. 35, Woods Bay -- 837-3800

Showthyme -- Excellent cuisine and a fab atmosphere w/ outside seating. Might be my favorite! -- Electric Avenue, Big Fork -- 837-0707

Swan River Cafe -- International cooking with a killer strawberry shortcake & outside seating. -- Grand Avenue, Big Fork -- 837-2220 -- http://www.swanriverinn.com/

Tiebuckers -- In Somers on the west shore of Flathead Lake. Very tasty and worth the drive. Somers -- 857-3335

Vista Linda -- Delicious Mexican fare on a hill with great views of Flathead Lake. Just above Somers. -- 240 Boon Road, Somers -- 857-3158

The Terrace on Swan Lake -- It’s a bit of a drive, but so worth it just to sit right next to Swan Lake with the deck overlooking the dock. -- Highway 83, Swan Lake -- 837-5141

The Alley Connection -- Chinese restaurant in the Kalispell Grand Hotel off of Main Street - an historical landmark building! -- 22 1st. West, Kalispell -- 752-7077

Barley’s Brew Pub -- An eclectic mix of good food and people -- 285 N. Main St., Kalispell -- 756-2222

Capers -- On Main Street, open for dinner and soooooo delicious. A new menu with an eclectic bent! -- 121 Main Street, Kalispell -- 755-7687 -- http://www.cafemaxmontana.com/

Genki Restaurant -- Japanese food with great sushi! -- 302 Main St., Kalispell -- 257-8889

The Knead -- Great breads, breakfast, lunch and atmosphere. Very eclectic. -- 25 2nd. Ave. West, Kalispell -- 755-7510

Los Caporales -- Authentic Mexican food, lounge & casino all in one, -- 1600 Hwy. 93,, Kalispell -- 752-6800

Moose’s Saloon -- Funky atmosphere w/ peanut shells on the floor and the best pizza this side of Italy. -- 173 N. Main., Kalispell -- 755-2337

The Painted Horse Grille -- Lovely spot for a delicious dinner and lunch on Main Street! -- 110 Main Street, Kalispell -- 257-7035 -- http://www.paintedhorsegrille.com/

Quizno’s Subs -- Sandwiches in the Subway tradition with delicious soup and hot sandwiches. -- 135 W. Idaho Street, Kalispell -- 257-8313

Thai Palace Restaurant -- Authentic Thai cuisine in the Flathead Valley -- 319 Main Street, Kalispell -- 756-7956 -- http://www.oca.thaiembdc.org/

The Back Room at the Nite Owl -- The best ribs, broasted chicken, and Indian Fry Bread in the Valley. Comfort food par excellence. -- Hwy 2, Columbia Falls -- 892-3131

Cajun Mary’s -- Very basic with only a few selections but delicious. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Summertime Only. Located in the Glacier Campground on Hwy. 2 East. Hard to see the sign, it’s on an alligator underneath the Glacier Campground sign -- 12070 Hwy 2 East, Columbia Falls -- 387-4134

Montana Coffee Traders -- At the old Pine Tree Restaurant in C. Falls; on Center St. in Kalispell across from the Center Mall and on Central Ave. in Whitefish Can't miss at any of the spots, but more food in Klsp. and C. Falls. -- Hwy. 2; Center; Central, C. Falls; Kalispell; Whitefsih

Phygg’s Deli -- Locally run, sandwiches, great soup and homemade pie. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m -- Hwy 2, Columbia Heights

Heaven’s Peak -- Fabulous dining with a fabulous setting in a beautiful log edifice. -- 12130 Hwy. 2, West Glacier -- 387-4754

The Belton Chalet -- Fabulous dining in the restored Glacier Park Inn. -- 12575 Hwy. 2, Glacier Park -- 888-5000 -- http://www.beltonchalet.com/belton_taproom.html

Glacier Highland Motel & Res -- Cute little restaurant right at the intersection of Hwy. 2 and the road into Glacier Park. Open 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. West Glacier -- 888-5427

Puttskys -- Great food with great views of the golf course. Open for lunch and dinner. -- Meadow Lake Golf Course, Columbia Falls -- 892-8700 -- http://www.meadowlake.com/

Northern Lights -- a fabulous restaurant right in Polebridge, the North entrance to Glacier Park. Polebridge -- 888-5669

Blue Moon Saloon -- great country dancing in a cowboy atmosphere. Dance lessons on Wednesday night -- Hwy2 and Hwy 40, Columbia Falls -- 892-9925

Great Northern Bar -- on Central Ave. in Whitefish. Great house band Thursday – Saturday! -- Central Ave., Whitefish

The Great Northern Brewing Compa -- A local brewery with daily tastings of Black Star and all of it’s cousins. Great views from the tasting room. Whitefish

Concert in the Park -- Depot Park in center of Kalispell. Great free summer concerts on Tues. at 7:30 and Wed. lunch. Bring a chair. -- Depot park, Kalispell

Farmers’ Markets -- Saturday mornings in Kalispell; Tuesday evening at Depot Park in Whitefish. Fabulous local fare during the growing season. Whitefish, Kalispell

Luizanne’s -- Exquisite tasteful delights for any occasion or non-occasion. Call Louise or Cindy -- Mountain Mall, Whitefish -- 862-5317

The Simple Chef -- Anna Malpeli -- 862-0749

Swift Creek Café -- Jeannie and Megan -- 862-9136

Flanagan's -- Most nights you can hear a good band or a d.j. wanting some dancing action! -- 100 Central Ave, -- http://www.mtcentralstation.com/

Boat Club -- A wonderful restaurant right on Whitefish Lake, the only one in town! Breakfast, lunch and dinner - great deck dining and lakeside bar as well! -- Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish -- 863-4040

The Bulldog -- The best burgers in town - a sports bar, a local bar, a go to bar! Have the kids visit the restrooms before arriving - they're kind of nasty. -- Central Ave., Whitefish -- 862-5636

2nd Street Pizza -- Great NY style pizza by the slice and delivery available. -- 2nd Street, Whitefish -- 862-3640

Pescado Blanco (White Fish) -- Wonderful Mexican food downstairs of Reecia's salon. Get pampered, then get nourished! -- 235 1st St. West, Whitefish -- 862-3290

Little Red Caboose -- A new diner in town open all night and connected to Casey's Bar so liquor is served. -- Central Ave., Whitefish