Highlander Bar & Grill

Name: Highlander Bar & Grill
Address: 8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT, United States, 59602
Telephone: (406) 475-5863
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

90 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Highlander Bar & Grill is just 20 miles from downtown Helena, across Canyon Ferry Dam at the Norwegian Wood Ranch. Excellent dining in a casual setting, and featuring Executive Chef Eric Wallen, this locally cherished restaurant is a culinary destination with dishes inspired by the natural beauty of Montana. The finely tuned menu features a stellar selection of hand-cut, juicy steaks, fresh fish from Ocean Beauty, delicious pasta dishes and local produce as well as spot-on seasonal tastings for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Experience hand-crafted cocktails in our cozy western bar and savor outdoor seating along Magpie Creek in the summer months; enjoy live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Come for a round of golf on our unique 9-hole par-3 course and stay in our boho-western glamping tents or cabin. Be sure to visit our 750-pound pig, Brian Bacon, and our Highlander cows, Rosie and Melissa. This is a truly Montanan dining experience with outstanding hospitality!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(406) 475-5863
Website
http://www.highlanderbarmt.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Eric Wallen
Catering
Our executive chef, Eric Wallen, brings years of experience as a private chef hosting parties, catering, and serving guests on private yachts and charters. We can assist with the logistics, set-up and other details to make your event stress-free or you can DIY on site. Please contact Piper for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information. We have several locations at the ranch -- both indoor and outdoor -- and would love to help you host your next event or special occasion.

Location
8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Neighborhood
Helena
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Great local artists every Friday and Saturday night! Check Facebook every week!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crab Cakes$18.00
Pan seared, lemon mustard aioli, fresh lemon & Old Bay seasoning
Crispy Cauliflower$12.00
Sweet & spicy sauce, scallion, sesame seeds & sea salt
Tuna Poke Nachos$18.00
Ahi tuna, avocado yuzu, cucumber, crispy tortilla chips, ponzu, sesame seeds & spicy mayo
Moroccan Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
Citrus marinated shrimp, onion, pepper, baby tomato, spicy harissa, crispy tortilla chips & cilantro
Red Pepper & Feta Dip$14.00
Pita, chili oil, za'atar spice
Greek Watermelon Salad$16.00
Labneh, cucmber, baby tomato, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon, mint & sea salt
Pear & Blueberry latbread$16.00
Herb cream, arugula, balsamic glaze, feta & mozzarella
Chimichurri Steak Flatbread$18.00
Argentinian marnated steak, baby tomato, mozzarella, confit garlic, Chimichurri sauce

Salads

Thai Peanut Chicken Salad$19.00
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, carrot, cucumber, onion, red pepper, ponzu, crispy tortilla chips, peanut vinaigrette & sesame seeds
Caesar Salad$7.00
Romaine, homemade garlic croutons, pecorino romano, black pepper & lemon
Garden Salad$7.00
Mixed greens, baby tomato, cucumber, onion, bluebery, candied pecans, pecorino romano & creamy Champaign vinaigrette

Chef's Choice

Mediterranean Chicken & Lemon Couscous Risotto$26.00
Garlic herb marinated chicken breast, tomato, onion, dates, fresh tzatziki & cucumber salad
Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir Fry)$28.00
Wok style beef tenderloin, pepper, onion, tomato, garlic & white rice
Summer Gnocchi$24.00
Homemade gnocchi, brown butter, summer squash, confit garlic & fresh parsley
The Highlander Burger$18.00
8 oz burger, bioche bun, bacon onion jam, garlic herb aioli, homemade pickles & ranch fries or petite green salad
Filet Mignon$38.00
Pan seared 6 oz steak basted with herbs, garlic & butter; seasonal vegetables, mashed potato, au jus & horseradish cream

Fresh Catches

Blackened Salmon$30.00
7 oz wild caught salmon, mashed potato, seasonal roasted vegetables, garlic aioli & lemon
Shrimp & Scallops$32.00
Pan seared, brown butter, fresh herbs, crispy grits, seasonal vegetables, pecorino, wine pangrattato & lemon butter sauce
Sea Bass$42.00
Gochujang glazed, yuzu beurre blanc, fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables & white rice

Desserts

Ask about our daily specials made in-house!

Basque Country Cheesecake$9.00
Always made fresh in house, baked to perfection and served with berry jam

Children

Pasta$8.00
Buttery pasta with parmesan or tomato sauce
Fried Chicken Tenders$12.00
Ranch fries, ketchup & our own fry sauce

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

90 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Montana
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was fine. Steaks were a little over cooked. The service was terrible. Our server brought out part of our tables meal and then went to take the order of a large table. The second half of our tables food came out about 15 minutes later after I’m assuming the owner asked how our meal was. This was very disappointing. There was not even an apology from the server or the owner for the delay. The Highlander was a favorite of ours for special occasions. I don’t think we will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Dirty Dogs 50$ tasteless filet and ribeye Bar scene with white linen tables
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RinayB
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. It was busy but we were there to enjoy ourselves so we didn't mind it took a little while to get our food. It was worth the wait.
Highlander Bar & GrillResponded on April 25, 2024
Thank you RinayB! We enjoyed having you and appreciate your patience -- it was much busier than we anticipated and we're excited for the warm weather coming up so we can open up the patio! Our chef is taking steps to smooth things out in the kitchen so we can get meals out more quickly and we'll continue to add more staff to ensure our guests will always have a great experience. Glad you liked our new menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great gem about 30 minutes outside of Helena! Very good food & service with a friendly/welcoming atmosphere.
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JPPTAP
Montana
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love The Highlander. It's a great local bar/restaurant with excellent live music. The food is always good, nice wine selection and great German beer!
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DaleS
Montana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting and greatly enjoyed. Atmosphere, entertainment, service, and especially the food. We will definitely be back. Recommend you try it out. It’s a drive from Helena but well worth it.
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JohnR
Montana
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was awesome. We had crab cake appetizer, a Filet, and the Sea Bass. All the food was very good except for the Filet, which was overcooked and a bit tough; I suspect a lower grade of beef. I think if you avoid the Filet, you will really like this place. We will go back.
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AprilG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the perfect alternative to all of the stress of cooking a family meal for thanksgiving but with all of the home cooked staples of a fantastic thanksgiving meal.
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daniellef
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Worth the trip to the lake. They always have great music on the weekends!
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foodguy
Montana
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A casual dining restaurant. Food was thoughtfully prepared and was good. Service staff was attentive. Food selection was limited, but there were choices for most tastes. I will go back.
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FAQs

Highlander Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (406) 475-5863.

Highlander Bar & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

8445 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602

Additional information

Neighborhood
Helena
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Eric Wallen
Entertainment
Great local artists every Friday and Saturday night! Check Facebook every week!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.highlanderbarmt.com/
Phone number
(406) 475-5863
Catering
Our executive chef, Eric Wallen, brings years of experience as a private chef hosting parties, catering, and serving guests on private yachts and charters. We can assist with the logistics, set-up and other details to make your event stress-free or you can DIY on site. Please contact Piper for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information. We have several locations at the ranch -- both indoor and outdoor -- and would love to help you host your next event or special occasion.

Highlander Bar & Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Crab Cakes$18.00

Crispy Cauliflower$12.00

Tuna Poke Nachos$18.00

Moroccan Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Red Pepper & Feta Dip$14.00

Greek Watermelon Salad$16.00

Pear & Blueberry latbread$16.00

Chimichurri Steak Flatbread$18.00

Salads

Thai Peanut Chicken Salad$19.00

Caesar Salad$7.00

Garden Salad$7.00

Chef's Choice

Mediterranean Chicken & Lemon Couscous Risotto$26.00

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir Fry)$28.00

Summer Gnocchi$24.00

The Highlander Burger$18.00

Filet Mignon$38.00

Fresh Catches

Blackened Salmon$30.00

Shrimp & Scallops$32.00

Sea Bass$42.00

Desserts

Basque Country Cheesecake$9.00

Children

Pasta$8.00

Fried Chicken Tenders$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Highlander Bar & Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Highlander Bar & Grill restaurant rated?

Is Highlander Bar & Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information