Only In Bozeman

In Bozeman, you’ll find them outside breweries, in lonely parking lots, or along busy, walkable streets, always pumping out mouthwatering smells and making you hungry. Small but mighty, food trucks serve hearty and quality meals on-the-go at a lower price point than many sit-down restaurants. While they’re often known for their greasy, late-night eats, Bozeman has a wide variety of options from vegan to French, to authentic Mexican.

There’s a reason you’ve heard of Bozeman. It’s a city that brings together all of the best things in life – access to nearly every outdoor activity imaginable, close proximity to the world’s first national park, a bustling downtown with a surprising range of restaurants and bars, and a welcoming community feel. With so many options, it can be difficult to pick and choose what you spend your precious days visiting doing. It’s a good problem to have, but we’re here to help guide you so you don’t get overwhelmed. When planning your trip, consider these top 10 things to do in Bozeman, Montana.

Something is stirring in the Bozeman restaurant scene. When an acclaimed, James Beard Award-winning chef from New Orleans joins a restaurant group in a city of about 50,000 people, it’s something to pay attention to. For such a small city, Bozeman has a surprising amount of good, local food that rivals cities three times its size. And chefs like Tory McPhail are noticing.

Everyone has a different idea of the perfect comfort food, but there’s no denying it when that recognizable craving arrives. For some, it’s a meal that reminds them of home; for others, it’s any combination of melty cheese and carbohydrates; or maybe, it’s a juicy, messy burger with a cold beer. Whatever your comfort food is, Bozeman likely has something that checks the box.

Some may think of Montana as a meat and potatoes kind of state, but that’s not all we’ve got cookin’; vegetarians will be thrilled with the chefs’ culinary prowess in Bozeman. For a small city tucked up in the mountains, the variety and quality of food rivals many urban cities. The rich soil in the Gallatin Valley has long produced a wide variety of vegetables and herbs, and many restaurants work with growers to source their ingredients. Not only are the dishes delicious, but they are also dense in nutrients and easy on the environment. This list is by no means exhaustive, but we’ve amassed ten of our favorites. Bon appétit!