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Welcome to Montana Ale Works, your go-to destination for an authentic American dining experience in Bozeman, MT. Located at 611 E Main St, our eatery is celebrated for its unique blend of comfort and innovation, nestled right in the heart of the city. At Montana Ale Works, we take pride in serving up a diverse menu that features both classic and contemporary American dishes. As a well-loved American restaurant, Bar, Brewpub, Family restaurant, and Takeout Restaurant, we cater to all tastes and preferences. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal with family or a craft beer with friends, our welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff are here to ensure you have a memorable experience. Our patrons consistently applaud the quality of our service and the excellence of our culinary offerings, making us one of the top-rated restaurants in Bozeman. The fusion of a relaxed bar scene with a vibrant brewpub vibe allows every visit to be a new discovery of flavors. Not only do we offer a great dine-in experience, but our takeout service is just as exceptional, ensuring you can enjoy our delicious meals from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by Montana Ale Works for a taste of Montana hospitality and unforgettable meals that keep our guests coming back for more. Join us to see why our patrons regard us as a staple in the Bozeman dining scene.

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Amin Sameni
Amin Sameni -Local Guide
5 months ago
It was one of our stops during a 5000 km road trip in WA, MT and ID and this was the best food we had in those 8 days.Everything was very tasty, our host was amazing, great interiors and wonderful atmosphere.Highly recommend to try this...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Daniel Rosenbaum
Daniel Rosenbaum -Local Guide
9 months ago
This place was so yummy! My taste buds had a party in my mouth! We loved the happy hour special for tacos and Philly Cheese sandwich and burgers! Their bison potstickers were delicious delicious delicious yummy yummy!!!! We visited from out of town and this...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Joshua Luke
Joshua Luke -Local Guide
a year ago
Truly a consistent behemoth of a restaurant which never seems to slow down.I have been coming here for ten years now. Hardly a thing has changed, nor should it. Recently, the menu was shrunk leaving the mainstays and not much more. That's okay, everyone comes...Read More
Christina Aiazzone
Christina Aiazzone
4 months ago
Friends who live locally suggested this place. It does get busy and is recommended to call ahead of time. Does have a decent amount of seating but was very busy. The lights above our table kept flickering which made it seem like they were dimming...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Brandi Bird
Brandi Bird -Local Guide
4 months ago
I'm starting off by saying I truly can't remember the last time I didn't have any leftovers from a restaurant.From appetizers to the entrees, then dessert - we ate everything.Service: 10/10Hands down some of the absolute best service I've had in my life.Sarah is a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Leslie M
Leslie M
7 months ago
Sarah gave us great service while not lingering too long at our table. Our dinner came out perfectly the way we ordered it, and she even checked on gravy for me because I have a beef allergy. This place is top notch and very concerned...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Melissa Tinajero
Melissa Tinajero -Local Guide
8 months ago
Went to Montana Ale Works for the first day of Downtown Bozeman Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint! I sat at the bar top and the vibe was perfect. It wasn’t too loud and the bar staff was super attentive.I had the 3...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Love Local
Love Local -Local Guide
a year ago
Stellar service, excellent food, and a wonderful atmosphere. Server was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. For starters, the Spinach and artichoke dip was hearty and perfect serving for 4 people. Entrees include : Fish and Chips (scrumptious large portions), 14oz Ribeye (tender and delicious),...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Arman Shoraka
Arman Shoraka -Local Guide
2 years ago
I wanted to like it, it seemed like a vibrant place. Beer selection was great, no complaints if you just want to stop and have a few brews. The servers were friendly as well. But there was two issues with the food, first, while the...Read More
Tatum Picha
Tatum Picha -Local Guide
3 months ago
We had a big group come in from out of town and we had called a couple days in advance to get a reservation. When we showed up, it was as if they were not expecting us as they put us at 4 different small...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Edward Fielding
Edward Fielding -Local Guide
4 months ago
Montana Ale Works checks all the boxes - great food, extensive menu with a range of prices, great cocktails and beer selection, beautifully restored former freight house -- only knock against it is the noise level in this large busy restaurant which is why it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Nancy
Nancy -Local Guide
5 months ago
The establishment had a vibrant atmosphere with amiable staff. The monarch elk burger was quite delectable, and the bison steak had merits. Nonetheless, we found the temperature of the food to be somewhat lacking, as both the burger bun and the steak plate were cold....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
jakanala01
jakanala01
a year ago
First time visiting Montana and was given this restaurant with high marks. The service was excellent and the food topped it off.I tried the strawberry Margarita which was slightly different from the standard Margarita restaurants. I had their signature tater tots which were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
John Beaudry
John Beaudry -Local Guide
3 years ago
This place was incredibly busy. The wait time was double what was quoted. But once we got in the service was good and so was the food. The Ribeye was cooked right an well seasoned. The meatloaf was very good as were...Read More
Kat H
Kat H
a year ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kevin Fredrickson
Kevin Fredrickson -Local Guide
4 months ago
I had local pork schnitzel with red cabbage and German potato salad. Similar to in Germany -all adequate but could use more seasoning. Forty five beers available - caution for flavored and/or dyed beer concealing “craft” brewer’s lack of talent and education in beer brewing...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Adam Feind
Adam Feind -Local Guide
a year ago
Wow this place was busy and loud but it was awesome! Our waitress was so attentive and nice. The wife and I highly recommend coming in for a beer or cocktail and some great food. We started with the famous tots and I...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Emily Littlefield
Emily Littlefield -Local Guide
10 months ago
As writing this I try to decide on a three or four star review. Went here on Tuesday and it was really crowded we had no monumental issues but had inconveniences that we’re frustrated at the time (water not being filled up, charged extra for...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Crista Farrer
Crista Farrer -Local Guide
4 months ago
I stopped here with my son on our way to Canada. My son was not another brewery. I convinced him into going as I heard they had fantastic food. We were not disappointed. He was amazed at the selection. ...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Channing Jackson
Channing Jackson
5 months ago
Kayla was an excellent server. Definitely worth the stop! Atmosphere was busy, it didn’t delay service too much. Everything is as local as it can be. They don’t make their own beer, but feature local crafts. Buffalo potstickers were yummy. I do wish the sauce...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
20redfrogs
20redfrogs -Local Guide
4 months ago
My waiter recommended the Bison potstickers. They were some of the best potstickers that I have ever had! The medley of sauces that covered them was delectable!There was a considerable wait between my appetizer and main course. When my plate was finally served, the steak,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Wes Paul
Wes Paul -Local Guide
4 months ago
Service is okay. Food is not that great and the atmosphere is a little bit, how do I say this nicely... A bit racist. We walked in there and being the only Pacific Islander in the restaurant, there's this kind of condescending feel of how...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Tim Noonen
Tim Noonen -Local Guide
6 months ago
For an appetizer, I ordered the salmon wontons. They were tasty but a little dry. The Hatchburger was delicious, but the bun fell apart. It made for a sloppy gooey mess, but it was delicious. They had a great selection of local spirits and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Mike
Mike -Local Guide
a year ago
Overall: 3 stars. Average overallFood quality: good, fresh, flavorful, but the dishes were not “the best ever”. The flavors could be improved.Portion: very small for the prices; must either drop prices $ 2-3 per item or increase portions.Service: very friendly staffWayfinding: who moved the entrance...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Cathy Schiffel
Cathy Schiffel
3 months ago
My husband and I followed a local recommendation. We met a lady while shopping who asked if we were interested in a good steak that was not $600 and would not be served by an eleven year old. We were warmly welcomed and promptly seated....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Richa Owen
Richa Owen -Local Guide
6 months ago
Super fly spot with great food and cold drinks. Met up here with a few people I knew and we had a really good time. I would totally recommend it for anyone in the area. It really is a good spot. I definitely will...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Brandon Nelson
Brandon Nelson
a month ago
The restaurant looked nice but was incredibly busy. Staff was friendly but had long wait times just for water. Elk burger was great but the patty was so small for the price. Bison patty melt was on par with steak n shake just twice the...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Devon Smith
Devon Smith
3 months ago
Don't know what happened to the people that gave negative reviews but all our food and drinks were amazing. Had the bison pot stickers, chicken enchiladas, hatch burger with tots, fish tacos and truffle Mac. Plus Old Faithful and Smoke show drinks. Everything was exceptionally...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Laurie Lyon
Laurie Lyon
3 months ago
SO glad we stayed even though there was an hour wait (Saturday night around 6:30 and it may have been a high school homecoming). From the start, the hosts were great and our server Gabrielle was incredible! She knew the beer and food menu inside...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Katelyn R
Katelyn R
2 weeks ago
Restaurant looks beautiful! We rarely eat out and were excited to give this place a try. Host was great, man who sat us was great. Our server was HORRIBLE. She was so rude. I was pretty sure she forgot about us at one point. We...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Dale Blankenship
Dale Blankenship -Local Guide
4 months ago
What a great place. Met friends here while we were on a cross country drive with the MINI Coopers. This place was clean, we were seated quickly. I was worried, because for a Wednesday, the place seemed busy. Lizzie was our server, and she was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Chadwick Spence
Chadwick Spence -Local Guide
4 months ago
First time visiting due to the reviews that I personally thought were impossible. I was wrong. This place is definitely worth it. I travel all across America in search for the Best Food & JACKPOT!!. Sometimes trying is worth believing. First I must say parking...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Bearathan Jerry Carmack
Bearathan Jerry Carmack -Local Guide
a month ago
I went to eat here for the first time. I had delicious veggie burger with fries and tater tots. It was all absolutely fabulous! My server Mattie, she was fantastic! I highly recommend eating here!Vegetarian options: It looks like the only two vegetarian options were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

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Children

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