Location: Columbia Falls
Top Restaurants in Columbia Falls
Top Things to do in Columbia Falls
Most Popular Restaurants in Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls (Salish: nq̓éyɫkʷm) is a city in Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 4,710 at the 2010 census (though a 2016 estimate puts it at 5,241)
Things to do in Columbia Falls
1. Montana Coffee Traders
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Popular cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Outstanding food and warm comfortable atmosphere. Self-serve honor system coffee (bring oyour own mug. Lots of vegetarian menu items and sinful baked goodies. Outstanding coffee! Breakfast all day Sunday 7-2.
Reviewed By Michael369117 - Port St. Lucie
Immediately when I walked into the door I was greeted with smiles and just wonderful attitudes from every person in the restaurant, a small country bumpkin breakfast lunch restaurant absolutely delicious I had a home fries ham steak and scrambled eggs cooked to perfection thank you very much coffee it was absolutely delicious as everybody mentioned on trip advisor
2. Azul Coffee Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Azul Coffee Bar operates a specialty coffee and espresso cart inside Uptown Hearth in the historic downtown Columbia Falls, Montana. We feature espresso, cortado, americano, classic cold brew, pour-over coffee, cappuccino, mocha, latte, chai, shrubs, and house made simple syrups.
Reviewed By Toothsome-in-NC - North Carolina
The barista/owner knows how to pull a proper espresso. Fantastic deep rich flavor and exactly the right amount. It is obvious that he cares about his coffee.
3. Three Forks Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
Reviewed By LP1247 - Rhinebeck, New York
This restaurant came highly recommended to us by a local fishing guide we had spent the day with. We researched the menu on their website and it sounded like there were options for all of us. When we arrived, the restaurant was not very busy but we were kept waiting for someone to seat us. Once seated we should have know right out of the gate that Three Forks Grill was not a good choice. When asked to split the check, the server very abruptly said "We don't split checks." Really? I travel a lot for both business and pleasure and it is very rare that a restaurant won't split a check. It probably wouldn't have been an issue if he had been pleasant about it but he wasn't! Moving on, we noticed that the menu provided was entirely different from the one on the website. When asked about it, we were told the menu changed 2 days prior. Ok... understandable that restaurants refresh their menu choices periodically.Hint #1: Make sure your website and in-restaurant menus are the same. I had been looking forward to their "Sage Creek Chicken" I saw on the website. However, the entree by the same name had an entirely different preparation. Hint # 2: If you are changing your menu, might be a good idea not to use the name of an old dish for the "new dish". When asked for a recommendation on an entree, the server said he wasn't familiar with the new menu. Hint # 3: Make sure your servers are familiar with the new menu offerings. If they are not, there is no reason for a server to be rude. Hint # 4: Have the "rude" server offer to get someone who is familiar with the new menu to make recommendations. So the entrees finally arrive. Two of the entrees were "adequate" at best, the short rib/bison over pasta was overly spicy, even for my husband who loves spice! My "Sage Creek Chicken" was good, but was served in a dish chipped in 2 places? Really? I wonder what the Montana Health Department would say about that? When brought to the attention of the hostess, her attitude was "I'll let the kitchen know"... Not what I would have expected. Hint # 5: The kitchen should NEVER send out a meal or drink with a chipped vessel! Oh, and Hint # 6: How about a sincere apology from the hostess. I should have just sent the meal back. One in our group ordered the pumpkin soup which turned out to be more like a stew (I thought it looked very unappetizing!). Had the waiter descried it properly to her, she would not have ordered it.(Lack of familiarity with the new menu perhaps?) After the table was cleared by the hostess, the waiter suddenly appeared, supposedly to ask if we wanted coffee or desert (I guess he didn't realize that we could see that he had the bill behind his back. As soon as we declined coffee, etc, he whipped the check out from behind his back), put it on the table and walked away. Hint # 7: Don't show up with the check until you know your customers are finished and ready for it! In addition to all my previous comments I know that it it very "in" to have unusual flavor pairings. That said, it apperaed to us that every item on the menu had mu;tiple food flavers. Sometimes a little simplicity goes a long way for a well prepared meal/ Lastly, we were seated near a large group who were very loud and inconsiderate of other diners. As we were finishing some other patrons arived and were standing near our table having a very energetic (I am being polite) conversation that could have been had in the bar area or elsewhere... certainly not where others were trying to enjoy an evening out. So all in all, our experience at Three Forks Grill was one that would cause us to NEVER return. I'm sure there are other better places to enjoy a meal in Columbia Falls.
4. Friske Beans Espresso
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Cassie B - Columbia Falls, Montana
This coffee shop is great. The girls are super friendly and the owner really cares about her customers. The chai is amazing!
5. Backslope Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Backslope Brewing is a brewery with a taproom and a kitchen. Enjoy beer made in our brewhouse and fresh, housemade food from our kitchen. We have four standard beers on tap as well as four rotators and a menu that includes sandwiches, rice bowls, burgers, fries, and small plates like fried pickles and house made hummus.
Reviewed By Mike C - Clearwater, Florida
Pleasantly surprised to have a new restaurant brewery in Columbia Falls. The interior of the restaurant is rustic, which is fitting for a Flathead Valley establishment. The place is clean with sufficient seating for a relaxing meal or happy hour. The burgers are top notch and flavorful but other options are available to order such as a chicken sandwich, salads, etc. The fresh cut potatoes seasoned with garlic and Parmesan cheese is out of this world . Try the local brews and listen to your server for recommendations. The service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back.
6. Back Room of The Nite Owl
Overall Ratings
4 based on 440 reviews
Reviewed By Dana W - Atlanta, Georgia
This place is very casual atmosphere which serves well for families or outdoors enthusiasts...no need to get fancy...but you will not go away hungry!! This place has fabulous home made bbq ribs and their own special version of 'fried' chicken with all the trimmings that were to die for...extensive menu but the waitress was so nice that she told us all the specialties so we indulged and were not disappointed.
7. Nite Owl Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By webbfoot - Philadelphia, Tennessee
Nite Owl is our favorite breakfast restaurant in Montana. This is our 6th trip to Columbia Falls and Glacier Nat. Park. We always eat breakfast at the Nite Owl, 3 times this trip. I love their bacon, best anywhere. Breakfast portions are large, service is fast and prices are reasonable. Good food, good service and good prices, what more could one want.
8. MUDMAN Burgers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
We are a not for profit burger restaurant with all our proceeds going to support the work of Potter's Field Ministries in their global kid programs. Through PFM, children in Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, and locally on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, MT, are being fed, provided a quality education, and shown the faith, hope, and love that these poverty gripped areas desperately need.
Reviewed By SoonerGirlInTexas - Fort Worth, Texas
I am new to the area and had seen signs for Mudman Burgers several times. I decided to stop in to see if they really were the "Best Burgers and Fries" as their signs stated. Well...they were! My experience started with a VERY friendly staff....MoreThank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your burger and your time at MudMan! Looking forward to seeing you again! :)
9. The Wandering Gringo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Bill K - Mantorville, Minnesota
This is a food truck with outdoor picnic table seating. The menu features basic Mexican food items that are prepared with very fresh materials. The portions are large for the prices charged. If you want great food at bargain prices near Glacier National Park then this is the place for you. I had the Chicken Supremo Burrito. It was the largest burrito I have ever seen. I needed help from my family to finish it. Other members of my family had fish tacos and chicken tacos. They were excellent as well. We ate here for a late lunch and found we didn't need dinner that evening. The crew working the truck were friendly and eager to please.
This is a cash only establishment. They have an ATM on site if needed.
10. Laurie's Deli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By KatieG958 - Lafayette, Louisiana
Wonderful old-time deli – just like the ones before Subway and such took over the market.
The ladies behind the counter, literally, sliced the meats as you ordered your sandwich. The bread was so fresh it was obviously backed that morning. It was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long while.
While the deli was packed, they moved through the line rather quickly.
Recommended to my in-laws who were staying at a camp ground up the way – they enjoyed it just as much as we did.
