Written by Lauren Hillestad
It can be hard to keep up as new breweries, restaurants, shops and events pop up throughout Missoula. Our charming mountain town has certainly stirred things up this past year, so we took a look at some of the new places to explore in Missoula.
Highlander's outdoor section has plenty of room to spare. Photo courtesy of Highlander Beer.
Delicious raw fish in 日本毛片? We know, you didn鈥檛 expect us to start with a sushi restaurant. But popped up at the right time and place (downtown, on Front Street) and we can鈥檛 get enough. Their menu offers a unique array of Asian fusion cuisine, and SakeTome is committed to using the freshest and most sustainable ingredients they can get their hands on. If you don鈥檛 have time to indulge in an entire sushi dinner, we suggest taking a seat at their full-service bar and opting for one of their unique small plants and cocktails. 聽
Missoula can never have enough markets, and is proving that with their new Market Mondays. Up to 30 vendors take over their large pavillion for a weekly farmers market, complete with live music, their iconic taco truck, and (of course) delicious beer from Highlander.
There will never be too many burger joints. These guys set up shop on Front Street, less than a minute away from the Dram Shop. Their secret is simplicity鈥攊t鈥檚 one of those menus where you don鈥檛 have too many options, yet you still can鈥檛 decide because it all sounds THAT good. All of the beef at is pasture-raised and grass fed from Oxbow Cattle Co., and their veggies are almost always from organic, local farms.
Missoula鈥檚 Hip Strip got a little more hip this past year, when took over the old Crystal Theater building. Gild offers three levels to explore: secluded seating up top with complimentary board games scattered around, a bustling middle floor that sees most of the action, and a basement-turned-arcade with everyone鈥檚 favorite retro games.
isn鈥檛 new to the area, but they鈥檙e certainly bringing something new to the table when it comes to in Missoula. From crafting with succulents to cider-fueled yoga, Western Cider knows how to keep us busy. Grabbing a drink with friends just got a little more interesting.
New location, same quirky vibes from Notorious P.I.G.
Missoula鈥檚 premier BBQ joint just set up shop in a second location, at the corner of Brooks and Reserve Street. Who knew you could get such drool-worthy food in a remodeled Jiffy Lube? , that's who.
is home to one of our favorite deals in town: $6 for a slice and a pint. Now, you can grab that same deal after a long day of shopping at the Southgate Mall. Just cross Brooks street and find yourself and Bridge Pizza鈥檚 newest location.
We loved Olive + Iron's old location next to Draught Works, but we can't wait to see what's in store! Photo courtesy of Olive + Iron.
sits right downtown and offers a seemingly endless array of craft beer. Whether you鈥檙e a sucker for a sour or a die hard hop-head, the folks at Dram will steer you in the right direction. Lucky for us, they鈥檙e opening a shiny new location near the Southgate Mall.
Downtown Missoula鈥檚 newest lodging option, the Residence Inn by Marriott, has some exciting things in store for locals and visitors alike. Word on the street is that we鈥檒l have a Thai restaurant, Olive + Iron Boutique , a new spot for breakfast and lunch, and a Mexican restaurant specializing in authentic dishes and small-batch tequila. Yum!
A sunset stroll along the Riverfront Trail is never a bad idea!
