Highlander Bar & Grill

4.3

102 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

Highlander Bar & Grill is just 20 miles from downtown Helena, across Canyon Ferry Dam at the Norwegian Wood Ranch. Excellent dining in a casual setting, and featuring Executive Chef Giovanni Rios, this locally cherished restaurant is a culinary destination with dishes inspired by the natural beauty of Montana. The finely tuned menu features a stellar selection of hand-cut, juicy steaks, fresh fish from Ocean Beauty, delicious pasta dishes and local produce as well as spot-on seasonal tastings for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Experience hand-crafted cocktails in our cozy western bar and savor outdoor seating along Magpie Creek in the summer months; enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Come for a round of golf on our unique 9-hole par-3 course and stay in our boho-western glamping tents or cabin. Be sure to visit our our Highlander cows, Rosie and Marilyn. This is a truly Montanan dining experience with outstanding hospitality at Canyon Ferry!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(406) 475-5863
Website
http://www.highlanderbarmt.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giovanni Rios-Pena
Catering
Chef Giovanni Rios brings his exceptional talent and experience to deliver beautiful and delicious food. We can assist with the logistics, set-up and other details to make your event stress-free at our place or yours. We have tables, chairs, linens, dishes and a festival tent to support your entire party. Please contact Piper for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information. We have several locations at the ranch -- both indoor and outdoor -- and would love to help you host your next event or special occasion.

Location
8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Neighborhood
Helena
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Great local artists every Friday and Saturday night! Check Facebook every week!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Located in a charming old cow barn, the restaurant features a seasonally evolving menu that showcases the freshest local ingredients. From innovative small plates to hearty mains, each dish at The Highlander celebrates the rich flavors of Montana's seasonal bounty, providing a dining experience that is both sophisticated, delightfully rustic, and curated by Executive Chef, Giovanni Rios-Penas.

Starters

Crab Cakes$18.00
Pan seared, lemon mustard aioli, fresh lemon & Old Bay seasoning
Crispy Cauliflower$12.00
Sweet & spicy sauce, scallion, sesame seeds & sea salt
Four Cheese Flatbread$16.00
Chimichurri Steak Flatbread$18.00
Argentinian marnated steak, baby tomato, mozzarella, confit garlic, Chimichurri sauce
French Dip Empanadas$12.00
Braised beef, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, horseradish creme & au jus
Duroc Pork Belly$16.00
Crispy pork belly, chili agridulce, Dashi apples, onions, cilantro

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad $14.00
Fresh Hearts of Romaine, Homemade Caesar Dressing, Croutons and Shaved Parmesan (half size $7)
Garden Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, baby tomato, cucumber, onion, pecorino romano & creamy Champaign vinaigrette
Indian Chaat Salad$16.00
Roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, red onion, mesclun mix, goat cheese, mint, cilantro, pepitas & creamy chutney dressing

Chef's Choice

The Highlander Burger$18.00
8 oz burger, bioche bun, bacon onion jam, garlic herb aioli, homemade pickles & ranch fries or petite green salad
Chicken & Truffle Mushroom Risotto$28.00
Brown butter pan seared, white wine reduction, chicken jus, herbs, pecorino romano, truffle oil & sea salt
Asado Negro $32.00
Braised beef, red wine reduction, mashed potato, tomato jam & chives
Chef's Cut
10-12 oz. steak, seasonal vegetables, chef's choice starch & sauce ($MP)
Korean Spicy Noodles $22.00
Seasonal vegetables, Korean chili paste, house-made ponzu, sweet pepper jelly, scallion & sesame seed.
Thai Coconut Stew$22.00
Seasonal vegetables, basmati rice, roasted coconut, lemon, cilantro, Thai chilis, Thai basil, and chili oil & sesame seeds

Fresh Catches

Catch of the Day
Seasonal vegetables, chef's choice starch & sauce ($MP)
Shrimp & Scallops$36.00
Pan seared, brown butter, fresh herbs, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pecorino, wine, pangrattato & butter sauce

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Highlander Bar & Grill offers a "unique off the beaten path dining experience" with a welcoming bar and intimate dining area. Guests rave about "fantastic food" and the friendly, attentive staff. Steaks, Korean BBQ short ribs, and house-made desserts are highlights. Live music and diverse menus enhance the experience.

102 Reviews

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Zachary
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Friendly staff, delicious food, reasonably priced. Probably the best dining you'll find in and around Helena. I would definitely recommend the Highlander if your looking for a good meal!
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Marianne
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced: Shrimp & Scallop dish $32. Comes in a deep bowl that is only filled at the bottom. This was a surprise. We thought they had run out of plates! It was weird. There were a handful of scallops and maybe 2 shrimp, mostly mashed potatoes, and some gravy on top. It was good, but nothing special and very overpriced for what you got. 3 of us ordered this dish. We all felt the same way. They charge for soft drink refills. Just be aware. Most places don't, but they are $2.50 per refill here. Terrible Service: It took well over an hour to get our food. No updates or check-ins by the waitstaff. Food Quality: See above for shrimp & scallops. My husband had the root vegetable salad and said it was very saucy and didn't taste too good. He also had the empanada appetizer which he said was good. Overall: As much as we love to support our local businesses, we won't be back. This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner for my husband and instead it was an overpriced disappointment. We have been in the past and it was quite good. This was our first time with new owners and we were not impressed.
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Tiffany
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic Food. Best meal in Helena! Little long between salad and meal but we were there for birthday so it was a party with great company. Will definitely be going back!!!
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Mike
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden treasure out on the East side of Canyon Ferry, the Highlander Bar & Grill never fails to excel! Superb food and service are the standard. The steaks are exceptional. Just had the scallops and shrimp. Served in a bowl with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, it was the best I’ve ever had. The sauce was amazing and it was so huge I had another complete meal the next day for lunch! Looking forward to next Wednesday’s dinner with wine pairing!
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Ted
Montana
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love this place for dinners and at our last dinner they mentioned their brunch. Their Caesar’s are very good and when they said loaded Caesar’s at their brunch with shrimp and bacon we decided to try it. Sadly there wasn’t shrimp with ours, still charged for it The breakfast took over an hour and then wasn’t hot and we were out of time to send it back. They did have a very large function the night before that sounded like it went very late. We will go back for dinners but not for Sunday brunch.
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Liz
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A memorable experience. A friendly atmosphere and enjoyable. Food was excellent!
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Ted
Montana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect food, service, beverages, and the location is a beautiful area that we are neighbors to, so location is a bonus for us. This is a special place for us all memories we have created here with family, friends, and neighbors are outstanding. We will continue to be summertime regulars.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time and what a great experience…we will be back
Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on August 31, 2024
Thank you! We update our menu frequently and present fresh, seasonal dishes that we hope you'll come back soon to try. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for date nights for a few years, usually catching our friends, The Unpredictables play music. It’s our fun special place! We love the new chef, he has brought the best food yet in the last 5 years and is super friendly. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!
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Rachael
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place! We had reservations, were seated immediately by the owner, outside, per our request. There was live music, a fabulous drink and food menu, and attentive and friendly staff. We had the Korean bbq short ribs, shrimp and scallops, and the chef's cut steak, all cooked to perfection. Definitely looking forward to our next visit.
Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on August 21, 2024
Thank you Rachael! We appreciate your super sweet review and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for recognizing the great work of our chef and amazing staff!
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FAQs

Highlander Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 475-5863.

Highlander Bar & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602

Additional information

Neighborhood
Helena
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giovanni Rios-Pena
Entertainment
Great local artists every Friday and Saturday night! Check Facebook every week!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.highlanderbarmt.com/
Phone number
(406) 475-5863
Catering
Chef Giovanni Rios brings his exceptional talent and experience to deliver beautiful and delicious food. We can assist with the logistics, set-up and other details to make your event stress-free at our place or yours. We have tables, chairs, linens, dishes and a festival tent to support your entire party. Please contact Piper for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information. We have several locations at the ranch -- both indoor and outdoor -- and would love to help you host your next event or special occasion.

Highlander Bar & Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Crab Cakes$18.00

Crispy Cauliflower$12.00

Four Cheese Flatbread$16.00

Chimichurri Steak Flatbread$18.00

French Dip Empanadas$12.00

Duroc Pork Belly$16.00

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad $14.00

Garden Salad$14.00

Indian Chaat Salad$16.00

Chef's Choice

The Highlander Burger$18.00

Chicken & Truffle Mushroom Risotto$28.00

Asado Negro $32.00

Chef's Cut

Korean Spicy Noodles $22.00

Thai Coconut Stew$22.00

Fresh Catches

Catch of the Day

Shrimp & Scallops$36.00

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Highlander Bar & Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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