Boxcar Bistro

4.8

859 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

Think, an array of traditional French cuisine with a beloved Montana twist.

Boxcar Bistro aims to excite and innovate on a daily basis, featuring an ever-rotating selection of unique or rare wines, captivating dinner specials, all of which are being offered in an ode to the classic, intimate dining ambiance of a railroad Dining Car; offering our diners a feel of "Going West" as many have experienced long before us!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(406) 551-4166
Website
http://www.boxcarmissoula.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
No catering is available at this time.
Private party facilities
Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.

Location
875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787
Neighborhood
Missoula
Cross street
Wyoming St
Parking details
Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Petrossian Baika
medium, fruity, and fresh pearls (lake baikal)
- 30g$85.00
Petrossian Daurenki
golden green pearls of briny butter (amur river)
- 30g$105.00
Petrossian Sevruga
bold, juicy, and nutty jade pearls (caspian sea)
- 30g$125.00
Petrossian Beluga
dark, buttery, and clean pearls (caspian sea)
- 30g$205.00
Flight of Baika, Daurenki, Sevruga$175.00
36g, Petrossian Beluga not available in flight

Hors d'Oeuvre

Marinated Olives$9.00
roasted peppers / tomatoes / rosemary
Duck Fat Frites$15.00
herbed compound duck fat / foie powder / fines herbes / grana padano
Seared Foie Gras$16.00
seasonal compote / crostini
Spiced Rabbit Leg$19.00
ras el hanout / chilled citrus cous cous salad / apricot marmalade
Escargot$12.00
fennel / crispy garlic / rye bread
Warm Raclette$10.00
seasonal compote / sourdough baguette
French Onion Soup$13.00
comté / baguette
Braised Beet Salad$10.00
mixed greens / braised beets / goat cheese / candied nuts / beet chips

Entrée

Prises Fraîches en Papillote$28.00
Daily fresh fish / anise / fennel / pink pepper / haricot verts / holiday salad. Wine Pairing: 2021 Château Souchere "Les Rangs de Long" Anjou Blanc, Anjou, Loire Valley, France $17
Pan Seared Prawns$41.00
Toasted hazelnut / honey crisp apple & celeriac purée / lemon asparagus bourbon honey and saffron beurre blanc / cabbage micro greens. Wine Pairing: 2017 Jermann Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli, Italy $15
Collard Stuffed Chicken$29.00
Braised collard greens / smoked & pulled chicken feet / root vegetable purée / pan jus. Wine Pairing: NV Lovo "Colli Euganei For d'Arancio" Moscato Giallo DOCG, Veneto, Italy $15
Duck Confit$32.00
24 hour confit / dunkel braised onion cassoulet / pomegranate gastrique / crispy carrot. Wine Pairing: 2017 Domaine Meix Foulot "Les Veleys" 1er Cru Pinot Noir, Mercurey, Côtes Chalonnaise, France $18
Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$33.00
Parsnip purée / winter vegetables / carrots / red wine demi glacé. Wine Pairing: 2020 Bertrand Galbrun "Amicale" Cabernet Franc, Bourgueil AOC, Loire Valley, France $13
Winter Ragout with Parisienne Gnocchi$22.00
Forest mushrooms & fried chickpea ragout / kale / homemade gnocchi / toasted hazelnuts. Wine Pairing: 2020 Domaine les Gryphées "Morgon" Gamay Beaujolais AOC, Burgundy, France $14
Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$36.00
Apple cider brined kurobuta pork chop / fennel & onion soubise / pickled apple / pan sauce. Wine Pairing: 2018 Domaine Gour de Chaulé "Tradition" Grenache Blend, Gigondas, Côtes du Rhône, France $17
Steak Frites au Poivre$34.00
10oz prime flat iron / sauce au poivre / herbed frites. Wine Pairing: 2019 Hourglass Estate "HGIII" Proprietary Red Blend, Napa Valley, California $25
Filet Mignon$46.00
8oz center cut filet mignon / crispy herbed fingerlings / winter vegetables / cherry bordelaise. Wine Pairing: 2018 Adaptation by Odette Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California $39
Boxcar Wagyu Burger$19.00
Roasted poblano / candied pancetta / fried shallots warm raclette / herbed frites. Wine Pairing: 2020 Ridge Vineyards "Three Valleys" Red Blend, Sonoma County, California $22

Dessert

Beignet$9.00
foie honey drizzle / cherry brandy compote / powdered sugar
Chocolate Torte$9.00
chantilly cream / raspberry coulis / fresh berries
Pot de Crème$9.00
coffee custard / ganache / hazelnut biscotti / cocoa powder

What 859 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montana
Best Overall
Montana
Best Food
Montana
Best Service
Montana
Best Ambiance
Montana
Best Value
Montana
Neighborhood gem
Montana
Great for fine wines
Montana
Romantic
Montana
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boxcar Bistro offers a delightful dining experience in Missoula with "fantastic food and service." Known for its intimate setting and impressive wine list, it's perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the "delicious scallops" and "wonderful ambiance." Though some dishes need fine-tuning, the overall experience is memorable and worth revisiting.

859 Reviews

S
Shawna
Alabama
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a special evening! We loved our food and such a great little place to celebrate! We will definitely return! Had great wine, meal and dessert!
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Brad
Dublin
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
For the prices, the seating choices are poor and the lighting so dim we had to use our phone flashlights to read the menu. The quality of the food is generally excellent but it's not a place we go to more than once every couple of years. There must be some demand, though, since it's been busy whenever we've gone. Too high end to be one of our regular spots.
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David
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jackie was awesome and made the evening so perfect. Food was excellent with beautiful presentations. Great wine choices too. And the cappuccino to end the evening was delicious. Thanks to the whole crew at Box Car that helped us celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary.
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Kelly
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is very efficient. The food was wonderful and arrived perfectly. Definitely will come back.
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Russ
Montana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our meal was quite good except the risotto was rather bland and the fois gras spread pudding was too salty . Service was excellent and timely. The beef cheeks were delicious, and the wine was well paired.
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Elizabeth
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy decor at this stylish bistro. Excellent wine list and everything we ordered was delicious: French onion soup, risotto, scallops and roasted chicken. Will definitely be back.
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William
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always on point. This place won’t be everyone but that is the point. Just go. Enjoy.
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Dave
Montana
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have a problem with our bill. We tipped $48 and have our copy of the receipt. However, the review from OpenTable showed the tip at $88. This is in error and we need to discuss the refund of the difference. Phyllis Mainwaring (406) 728-7631
Boxcar BistroResponded on November 5, 2024
Hi Phyllis, Sorry for our mixup there! Glad we could resolve this quickly, looking forward to your next visit. Thank you!
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John
Montana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was excellent and artfully prepared. We love Boxcar Bistro!
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Amy
Montana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoy coming to Box Car Bistro! The food and service is excellent! I am hard of hearing. This is one of the nicest restaurants in Missoula and I can hear my family/friends talking! Thank you for the wonderful ambiance.
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FAQs

Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 859 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787

Additional information

Cross street
Wyoming St
Neighborhood
Missoula
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking exists both on street, and in our parking lot. Please do not park in spots that are marked as "Reserved".
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boxcarmissoula.com/
Phone number
(406) 551-4166
Catering
No catering is available at this time.
Private party facilities
Private events for up to 50 guests are possible, please email info@boxcarmissoula.com for details.

Boxcar Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

French Onion Soup

Charcutererie & Fromage

Seasonal Meat & Cheese Board$32.00

Three Meats

Three Cheese

Caviar

Petrossian Baika

Petrossian Daurenki

Petrossian Sevruga

Petrossian Beluga

Flight of Baika, Daurenki, Sevruga$175.00

Hors d'Oeuvre

Marinated Olives$9.00

Duck Fat Frites$15.00

Seared Foie Gras$16.00

Spiced Rabbit Leg$19.00

Escargot$12.00

Warm Raclette$10.00

French Onion Soup$13.00

Braised Beet Salad$10.00

Entrée

Prises Fraîches en Papillote$28.00

Pan Seared Prawns$41.00

Collard Stuffed Chicken$29.00

Duck Confit$32.00

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks$33.00

Winter Ragout with Parisienne Gnocchi$22.00

Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$36.00

Steak Frites au Poivre$34.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

Boxcar Wagyu Burger$19.00

Dessert

Beignet$9.00

Chocolate Torte$9.00

Pot de Crème$9.00

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