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Boxcar Bistro, Missoula, MT

Boxcar Bistro

4.9
4.9
863 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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.
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE Prix Fixe

    USD 150.00 per person

    31 Dec 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 863 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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Best Overall

  • Montana

    Best Food

  • Montana

    Best Service

  • Montana

    Best Ambience

  • Montana

    Best Value

  • Montana

    Neighbourhood 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.

863 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Montana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a lovely spot - an oasis from the hustle of the season. We were met promptly at the door, ushered directly to our table. Service was attentive but not intrusive. The menu is great - numerous choices. My wife had scallops and they were wonderful, and I had a perfectly-cooked filet with a lovely sauce. The wine-by-the-glass selections are broad-ranging with some good choices. It felt like the perfect escape to have a quiet dinner together.

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  2. Lauren

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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  3. Sheila

    Montana

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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  4. Kelly

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Birthday Dinner! Wine selection is always great. Book early for the dinner specials!

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  5. Shawna

    Alabama

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  6. Brad

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  7. David

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  8. Kelly

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  9. Russ

    Montana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  10. Elizabeth

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 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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Boxcar Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 863 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Boxcar Bistro

875 Wyoming St 101, Missoula, MT 59801-1787

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wyoming St
  • Area
    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, 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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