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Boxcar Bistro, Missoula, MT

Boxcar Bistro

4.9
4.9
861 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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Boxcar Bistro

4.9
$31 to $50
French
Missoula

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • NYE Prix Fixe

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a special celebration of the New Year with a menu presented by Chef Rachel Philips and her team! Curated wine pairings, limited wines, and celebratory champagne available as well. Gratuity not included.

What 861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boxcar Bistro in Missoula offers a cozy atmosphere with a stellar wine list and beautifully presented dishes. "Fantastic food and wine!" is a common sentiment, with highlights like scallops and sea bass. The service is often praised as "professional, personable, and absolutely impressive," making it a must-visit for special occasions.

861 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Duck Confit is delicious as is the raclette and the bread pudding. Extensive wine list. Nice atmosphere though a bit noisy at peak times

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  2. Sheila

    Montana

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very consistent. Always a great meal and excellent service. Best in Missoula!

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  3. Shawna

    Alabama

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  4. Brad

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  5. David

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 861 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Boxcar Bistro restaurant

Boxcar Bistro

4.9
$31 to $50
French
Missoula

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Boxcar Bistro

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
  • 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.
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