Family Dining
*McCORMICK CAFÉ– Breakfast & Lunch every day including Sunday. Located on Historic Montana Avenue where all the Locals Eat. Healthy Food & Free Wireless Internet. 8 am.-4 pm. 2419 Montana Avenue (406) 255-9555.

*Perkins Restaurants of Billings are easy to find. The downtown Perkins is under the flag at the corner of North 27th and 9th Ave. North. Billings' original west end Perkins is located at 20th Street West and King Avenue, just off the West End I-90 Interchange No. 446. Perkins' famous Anytime Omelets, Melt Sandwiches, Fresh-Baked Breadbowl Salads, Big appetite pleasers, Small appetite delights, Homemade pastries and pies For quality and selection in family dining... we're here... we're Perkins. 656-6640 West End. 248-8320 Downtown. Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover.

*RED ROBIN - AMERICA’S GREATEST BURGERS & SPIRITS. 1603, Grand. Casual dining ... We serve wholesome, fun, feel-good experiences by offering our Guests an imaginative selection of more than 22 high-quality gourmet burgers and innovative menu items in a family-friendly, unbridled atmosphere. Such as ... The Royal Red Robin Burger™ The Banzai Burger™ and the California Chicken Burger. Open 11 Daily. Close 10 M-Th, 10:30 Fri-Sat, and 9 Sun. 248-7778.


Fine Dining
GEORGE HENRY’S RESTAURANT **Mobil Travel Guide Rated** in Downtown Billings, lets you dine at home away from home. The beautiful restaurant is a Billings home that is more than 100 years old and has been delighting the locals for more than 23 years. Their lunch features the all-time favorites, and dinner features the best steaks, seafood, chicken and lamb, along with exceptional home made desserts. Casual dining in a lovely Old World charm atmosphere with reasonable prices. A nice selection of wines & beers. Hours: 11-2 & 5:30-9 Mon.-Fri., Sat 5:30-9 only. 4th Avenue North and North 30th downtown. 245-4570.


Steak and Seafood
*CACTUS CREEK STEAK OUTFITTERS & SALOON’S authentic and casual western hospitality guarantees great food and fun for the whole family. Open at 11:00 daily, Cactus Creek Steak Outfitters & Saloon specializes in hand-cut, fully aged steaks, prime rib, and BBQ ribs. But the choices don’t stop there! The diverse menu also offers, seafood, chicken, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, salads and fire roasted pizzas. Combined with the extensive appetizer menu (including the famous Tumbleweed and Jim Beam Wings), big screen TVs in the bar and some darn fine drinks, your first visit to Cactus Creek Outfitters & Saloon guarantees you’ll return every time you’re in the Billings area! Located at 2928 King Ave. West. 656-9090.

*C.J.’S RESTAURANT, 2455 Central. C.J.’s specializes in only the finest western beef, mesquite grilled over a hot fire to seal in the flavor. Besides our mesquite-grilled steaks, you’ll love our selection of seafood and chicken. C.J.’s is well known for delicious hickory-smoked ribs, chops, pork and brisket. Lunch (great selection of sandwiches, burgers and salads!) and dinner served 11:30 to 9:00 weekdays and 11:30 to 10:00 weekends. C.J.’s has the “Last of the great salad bars!” A Billings restaurant since 1976, we invite you to enjoy our new building across Central from our former location. Relax in our casual atmosphere with table, bar, and booth seating. Beer on ice and a wide variety of libations available.  Reservations ... please call 656-1400. Take-out available at 652-RIBS, or 652-7427.

*THE REX - Bar and Grill. Serving all day from 11 a.m. Mon-Fri. Dining Room serves from 5 p.m. daily. Appetizers, “Certified Angus Beef,” fresh seafood, prime rib, steaks, specialties, spirits, award-winning wine list. Patio open in season. 245-7477, 2401 Montana Ave. Ample Free Parking.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE 1824 King Ave. West, Billings. (406) 651-5885 —— Hand Cut Steaks—— Fall Off the Bone Ribs —— Fresh Baked Bread —— Legendary Margaritas. M-Th. 4-10, F 4-11, Sat. 12-11, Sun. 12-10. Present this ad for a FREE Cactus Blossom Onion!!!


Italian
BRUNO’S PASTA & PIZZA — “Where the Locals Eat” voted “Best Italian.” Family owned-operated since 1987. Homemade pastas, made-from-scratch Italian sausage & meatballs. Steaks, seafood, chicken. Cocktails. 2658 Grand Ave., next to Hudson’s. M-Th 11-2, 4:30-9; F-Sat 11-10; Sun 4-8. Res. 8 +. (406) 652-4416. 

*DOLCE VILLA takes you for a taste of Italy ... in Billings. The complete store where dozens of varieties of Italian Ice Creams are made fresh is at 1655 Shiloh Road in the Shiloh North Complex north of Grand Ave. A second location is in Rimrock Mall. Gelato is a delightful, frozen confection noted for its dense texture and sinfully-rich flavors. With half the fat content of ice cream, and served at a warmer temperature, Gelato melts quickly in your mouth, delivering its intense flavor. Sorbetto is fresh fruit, similar to Gelato, whipped and soft, with no milk or eggs, fat-free and refreshingly light. 20 flavors of Gelato and Sorbetto available every day. Granitas are frozen slushes with fresh fruits or coffee. 25 Espresso flavors. (Try our Gelato and Espresso Affogato Caffé!). Shiloh Dolce Villa opens at noon daily ... till 9 M-Th, till 10 F-Sat, and till 6 Sun. 652-5429. Rimrock Mall Dolce Villa kiosk open M-Sat 10-9, Sun. 12-6.


Irish
*Pug Mahon’s, 3011 1st Ave. North. 259-4190. Open Mon.-Sat... serving food from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday breakfast... 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In a city as diverse as Billings, Pug Mahon’s has become the mainstay of good talk... great food and traditional Irish hospitality. Boasting a bar created from the hand-hewn cottonwood and pine logs from an original Yellowstone River cabin and an atmosphere reminiscent of an Irish pub. Pug Mahon’s serves Pub Dinners - an Irish tradition. Our delectable menu, using recipes “from me sainted Irish Mother,” offers both Irish and American fare. The entire family, young and old, is welcome for lunch, dinner and the best Sunday brunch in Billings. Pug Mahon’s. Come for the company... the food... and a bit of Ireland. Find us in downtown Billings, only 4,000 miles southwest of Dublin.


Mexican
*DON LUIS — fiesta restaurant for Mexican food. Five-stars on internet restaurant rating sites. Famous menu of Mexican favorites, created from fresh steaks, seafood, pork and shrimp. Soup and dinner specials. Fine selection of beer and wine specials. Mexican music. American prime rib and pastas. Open Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 15 N. 26th St., 256-3355.

*SANTA FE RED’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA, 1223 Grand Ave. in Billings - You can skip right to the Fried Ice Cream and Baked Apple Enchiladas at Santa Fe Red’s, but we suggest a delicious journey on your way to our desserts. Our drink menu includes 41 varieties of Tequila. You’re in Montana, so try a Huckleberry Margarita. Or savor a Mexican Soda, or a Fruit Smoothie. The taste of Old Mexico is prepared from secrets passed down from the Vasquez family. We invite you to relax in our upscale, casual, festive new restaurant, while expert cooks prepare each dish fresh daily from scratch. Some favorites: Pollo Wontons (indigenous to Santa Fe Red’s), custom nachos, quesadillas; Combinations; Delgado’s Enchiladas (grilled chicken in Red Hot Sauce), Spring Chicken Chimichanga, Steak Pamplona (hugely popular). You’ll be treated to our high standards at very reasonable prices. Our casino has a separate outside entrance. Two patios add the Big Sky to our great atmosphere. Reservations for 8 or more. For carry-out call 252-2221. Open at 11 a.m. daily. Close 10 p.m. Mon-Th, 11 p.m. Fri-Sat, 9 Sun. May-Oct. 11-11 daily. (Also - Bozeman, MT, location, 1235 N. 7th Ave.).


Oriental
SIAM THAI Restaurant and Market - King Ave. & 32nd St. W. (King Plaza) Authentic, delicious Thai cuisine. Daily specials. Dine in/carry out. Groups welcome. Res. accepted. (406) 652-4315. Tu-S 11-9; Sun 12-8.


Asian
The HuHot experience is unlike any other. Finicky kids, fire-eating spouse, South Beach fan—there’s something for everyone. At HuHot you’ll find dozens of meats, seafood, noodles, vegetables and homemade sauces for the timid to the adventurous. Choose your favorites from the fresh food bars. You pick ‘em—we grill ‘em right before your eyes. The possibilities are endless and the bowls are bottomless. We are as carnivore, vegetarian, diabetic, lo-salt and low-carb friendly as you want to be! Start with appetizers and end with desserts. You can even toast your own s’mores right at your table. A large selection of beer, wine and sake’ drinks are also available. Stop by for a great meal and a fun atmosphere. Remember, we are kid and family friendly. Located behind the Kia dealership next to Texas Roadhouse. Open daily at 11 AM. 1806 King Ave. West (406) 656-8822

*SWEET GINGER - 2515 Montana Ave., (406) 245-9888. Asian Bistro with Sushi Bar. Open Tu-Sat 11 a.m. Come to see us. You will enjoy delicious, healthy food, nice atmosphere, good service, and have a great time. Beer, wine and saké served.


Bistro
ENZO 1520 Rehberg Ln. (406) 651-0999. Nationally acclaimed contemporary bistro featuring wood burning grill & pizza oven. World cuisine served in Mediterranean “farmhouse.” Wine and beer.

*Q CUISINE  Bistro, American - (406) 245-2503 Fine dining with a casual Montana ambiance. Serving fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef, pastas, salads.  Extensive wine & spirits list. Open for dinner Mon-Sat 4:30-10pm. qcuisine.com. Located in Historic downtown Billings.  2503 Montana Avenue.


Pizza
BRUNO’S PASTA & PIZZA — “Where the Locals Eat” voted “Best Italian.” Family owned-operated since 1987. Homemade pastas, made-from-scratch Italian sausage & meatballs. Steaks, seafood, chicken. Cocktails. 2658 Grand Ave., next to Hudson’s. M-Th 11-2, 4:30-9; F-Sat 11-10; Sun 4-8. Res. 8 +. (406) 652-4416.

*CHUCK E. CHEESE’S PIZZA is the first place the kids want to visit in Billings. In addition to the best pizza, sandwiches, and salad bar in the area, Chuck E. has just added great tasting french fries, brownies and cotton candy to the menu. Chuck E. has new sky tubes (free) for the kids, as well as skee ball, video games, pin ball machines, basketball hot shots, air hockey and of course, the rides for the little kids. And Chuck E. Cheese’s is still the best birthday party place in town with hats, balloons, pizza, tokens for each guest, a birthday cake and a personal visit from Chuck E. himself! Chuck E. Cheese’s where a kid can be a kid! Open at 11:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Rimrock Village, 100 24th St. West. 656-4171.

GODFATHER’S PIZZA has been serving Billings favorite pizza since 1979. Lunch buffet 11:30 to 1:30 every weekday and dinner buffet Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30. Delivery all day every day. Great salad bar. Beer on tap. Open 11 am Mon-Sat and Sunday at noon. 503 24th St. West. (406) 652-3150, 905 East Main, (406) 252-0865.

Deli
*LOG CABIN BAKERY - Starbucks Coffee and Drinks. Home of the $3 panini and a cookie! Doughnuts, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads.  2519 Montana Ave, 294-5555, 6 am.-6 pm. M-Fri, 6 am.-3 pm. Sat. Visit our other stores at 2401 2nd Ave. N., 245-0389, 6 am.-2 pm. M-Sat. and 1310 Main St. Heights, 259-6884, 6 am.-2 pm. M-Sat.

*THE PITA PIT Fresh Thinking, Healthy Eating.  2228 1/2 Grand Avenue, 652-9261.  Open late, we deliver! Call or order online at pitapitusa.com

WHEAT MONTANA BAKERY & DELI - Across from Shopko on 24th St. W. Pastries made fresh every day. Starbucks Coffee. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Montana Made Gifts. Stop by for a great Montana experience! Summer 6:30 am.-8 pm., Winter 7 a.m.-7 p.m.  daily. (406) 652-3231. Second New location now open! 1520 24th St. W., 656-3354, 6:30-7:00 daily.


Soup and Sandwich
FIDDLER’S GREEN SPORTS BAR GRILL & CASINO. Four 42” Plasma TVs. Great burgers, sandwiches, pizzas. Casino ... complimentary draft beers, well drinks, soft drinks. Exit 447, next to Hampton Inn. 406-259-2020.


Buffet

Barbecue



Greek 
The Athenian, 18 North 29th Street, 2 blocks west of the Crowne Plaza, is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Serving Lunch and Dinner. You’ll enjoy the “Atmosphere of Athens.” A few modern Greek restaurateurs have held on to Old World Recipes. Enjoy Mousaka, Dolmades, Gyros, Baklava and a selection of Greek wines and beers. 248-5681.

Coffee Shop