Planning a trip to Yellowstone? Make time for a stop in Livingston, Montana and local favorites in Paradise Valley! Here you’ll find some of the most delicious food around – from traditional American favorites to BBQ and locally sourced chef-worthy meals. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable culinary experience!
Here are our quick and honest thoughts on our favorite locally owned restaurants in Livingston, Montana on the way to Yellowstone! Anything here gets our stamp of approval!
Restaurants in Livingston, Montana
Locally sourced everything. Craft cocktails. Anthony Bourdain praised this restaurant (twice). Enough said!
Authentic Thai Food. Excellent Take out option.
Mind blowing food. Eat here before they are too famous and reservations take 1 year to get. Quaint atmosphere and to-die-for unique italian delights!
CHARMING! You eat in a garden in a
neighborhood. All food is amazing. The pastry dough is something from
another planet. Very local feel.
A delicious option for eating in our takeout. These fresh and carefully made deep dish pizzas, unique salads and more are ideal for the crowd
that needs a good hearty meal after a long day in the Park or day on the
river. A newer local favorite. And their new location on 2nd and
Callendar Street is just beautiful!
Irish Pub, great ambiance, bar eats, local scene! Most nights with low key live music.
Featured in national mags. Totally unique menu. We recommend letting Chef Knecht whip up her daily inspiration. Trust her. Trust us!
Traditional mexican. Great for large groups and a quick and reliable meal. Next door to a great local Brewery too!
Pizza, pizza, pizza! Woodfired and many other delicious scratch meals served in Gil’s or at the Murray Bar. European pastries and gelato too! Grab a cocktail and enjoy this quintessential local haunt!
Beautiful historic bar, varied menu with steak, seafood, and the regular american grill choices. A nice night out that leaves you downtown for exploring the local music and bar scene after.
Very, very delicious authentic mexican food. Family recipes and a to-die-for “green sauce” that you want on everything! This is our go-to mexican restaurant in Livingston.
Picture 50’s drive up with burgers, shakes and all the americana you can stand. Worth the long lines all summer to enjoy a burger, corndog and fries and take to the park or river! This is a MUST-DO on your Livingston list.
Where the local fishing guides and such hang any night of the week. A surprisingly delicious and unique menu too! Taco Tuesdays, amazing burgers and much more. Friendliest bar staff around too!
Steaks, pork chops, good lunches and big salads. “The Chop House” is a destination for many people who come to Livingston each year. Great place to watch a game at their friendly large bar with TV’s too.
SUSHI (and actually really good and fresh)!! Great fish and chips, appetizers, burgers, etc. Local micro-brewery with great beer and a fun atmosphere. Rooftop patio restaurant and bar!
Take me back to the days of the railroad and get me my ham, eggs and coffee! Great atmosphere next to the train tracks and the museum. Iconic breakfast!
Waffles, scotch eggs, basic egg and omelet dishes. Pinky’s attracts locals and tourists alike and is worth a visit. Peruse the fun shops downtown while you wait for your table (we love sitting outside when we can and people watching).
Always good, almost always open. We love this authentic go-to thai for dining in or take out!
Local biz. Great value, great pizza – ideal for calling in and taking back to your rental to feed a crowd!
For over 100 years, The Murray Bar
has been the cultural heart of this funky little town. To this day, it
is the busiest, most hoppin’ bar in town for the simple reason that it
is a hell of a lot more fun to eat in a bar, than drink in a
restaurant. The legendary Murray Bar, enough said.
Where to Eat in Paradise Valley, Emigrant & Pray, Montana
World Class. Must do if you plan in time to get a reservation in the dining room. Classic Montana local fare with a head chef that I predict will be Michelin rated some day…
Quick and easy after river bar food. Great variety on the menu, excellent friendly service.
LEGIT southern BBQ with an incredible atmosphere. Nicest folks around and delicious food. Often have live music. Local beers, local scene, beautiful scenery.
Old Saloon – Bar and Restaurant
What you’d expect for a Montana bar in Paradise. Great atmosphere and delicious food to boot. Lots of photo opportunities in this bar!
Log cabin on a creek, under evergreens. Delicious food, local atmosphere, live music concerts and quaint brunch music. A must stop place on your trip! (John Mayer and Bob Weir played music here).
Sage Lodge Grill and Fireside Room
Beautiful & high end, Sage Lodge offers craft cocktails delicious food and even better views! Dine beside a pond with majestic views of Emigrant Peak and the Absaroka Mountains.
Step in and buy some homemade bread and a cup o’ joe! Pastries, sandwiches and more… divine!
Coffee Shops & Bakeries in Livingston, Montana
Drive through in the Albertson’s parking lot. Excellent local business serving delicious coffee and treats! Skip Starbucks and go here!
Downtown coffee, reliably open 7-7, 7 days a week. Excellent local color and great location! If you sit at this coffee shop long enough you will run into just about anyone who is anyone in Livingston.
Out of this world local pastries, salads, sandwiches and more. Great grab and lunches for heading to the Park or a hike.
Coffee and pastries in a garden! Magical place in all ways. Worth taking yourself off the main drag for coffee at Eastside.
Coffee and ice cream and pottery making all in one! FUN and friendly place on Main Street. Featured on the Drew Barrymore Show in Feb of 2023!
Yellowstone Coffee Roasters espresso drinks and so much more. Hop next door and have them add some Baileys to that coffee on a cold day… Or get an Espresso Martini!
Aaaaallllllll the goodies you can imagine, all baked fresh each morning my local community bakers! Profits and tips go back to our local Food Resource Center which feeds those in need! Win-win!
Where to go to get locally roasted Blue Bean Coffee. Super friendly gals and great coffee.
Coffee is definitely a prescription drug for some of us. Rx drive through or walk in shop will cure your caffeine needs and provide tasty snacks and breakfast goods. Try the “egg waffle.”
Popular downtown coffee shop with delicious and unique foods for breakfast and lunch. Quirky crowd, sure to show you a taste of Livingston!
Bars, Breweries & Drinks in Livingston, Montana on the road to Yellowstone
Gambling machines, full bar and even some karaoke. Quiet, local bar.
Delicious and award winning brewery on Park Street. Great atmosphere and great beer! They even have fresh brewed root beer for the kids!
Classy, elegant turn of the century wood bar – gorgeous setting for a sophisticated cocktail or beer.
Look it up. The Murray Bar has
hosted (and still hosts) some of the liveliest stories and characters
that pass through Livingston. It is what bars should be. And they don’t
mess around with their cocktails – most are house infused and crafted
with love. The “bar food” is next level. The neon signs have likely
been photographed more than anything in Livingston.
The Gourmet Cellar / Uncorked Wine & Cheese Bar
Shockingly amazing selection of
worldwide cheeses and wines. The knowledge of those that work here are
out of this world. Best wine and cheese selection around and a treat to
wander. Hint: they always have samples 🙂
First brewery in Livingston with our favorite people serving it up! Amazing nautical mermaid theme. Tucked away on the eastside of town. You will feel at home in this amazing spot with our favorite craft beer.
Kind of like Neptune’s Brewery but bigger and with a full bar.
Order whiskey or beer in a bottle. If you want to rub arms with some cowboys, go here. Take your camera. The picture opportunities are priceless.
Easy, quaint, authentic. Love this understated bar that serves up major shows in the summertime! Great spot to stop after a long hike to Pine Creek Lake, just up the road.
Fun, loud, colorful, friendly. All the things a great local bar should be. We love the mint and their tacos!
“Hey Honey, I’ll be at the office a while longer….” Best place for watching a game, playing darts or grabbing a cold beer and solid food. Also has a liquor store attached for necessities for your rental.
Classic, timeless Livingston. Step inside and feel you are transported to another time. GREAT martinis and friendly wonderful people. The Owl is a staple of Livingston. Great neon signs for the selfies too 😉
Unpretentious, straightforward place to get a drink, chat it up and play some pool. Honky Tonk on Thursday nights is always rocking.
Grocery & Gourmet Food Stores in Livingston, Montana
Olivelle oils and seasonings and SO much more. Owned by the nicest human possible who is always leveling up offerings and fun ideas for your cooking.
Cravins Adventure Lunches To Go
Excellent option for to-go lunches and snacks for your day on the trails or in Yellowstone.
“Carry a picnic wherever you go!” Place an order up until 8pm the night before your adventure. Choose a pick up time between 5am and 8am and your to-go sandwiches, wrap and more will be ready for you! Pick up in Livingston. Order online or call 406-223-1857
Amazing local health food store with local meats, veggies, fresh maid deli cabinet with sandwiches. Daily soups and fresh bread. Yum and a must for all your grocery needs!
Shockingly amazing selection of worldwide cheeses and wines. The knowledge of those that work here are out of this world. Best wine and cheese selection. Crackers, chocolates, pates, dips, pastas, imported sauces and so much more! Hint: they always have samples 🙂
South of town just a bit as you head to Paradise Valley – amazing local treats, charcuterie boxes (to go), drinks and so much more. Charming, convenient stop!
Matt’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop & Deli
Local butcher shop for elk, bison, beef, and even high end sushi grade seafood. They have an excellent deli for those to-go sandwiches too. Get your grilling supplies here!
Locally owned grocery store with all you need.
Best little market tucked away. Bulk items that are all carefully locally sourced, meats, butter, honey, gifts, plants … all things beautiful and crafted live here! Great souvenir t’s and hats too!
Livingston, Montana is a must-see stop on your next road trip to Yellowstone. With its diverse selection of restaurants and delicious food, it’s an unforgettable culinary experience – one you don’t want to miss out on! So plan to make time for Livingston on your next excursion – you won’t regret it.
