If you’ve spent any time in Hamilton, you know it’s an absolutely delightful little town. The Daly Mansion is a must-see, and the Ravalli County Museum and Historical Society offers a great glimpse into the past. And when the time comes to fuel up (by filling your belly, that is), treat yourself to a meal at Montana’s service station-themed eatery, the Filling Station Grille. Not only is the ambiance delightful, but the food happens to be delicious.
Filling Station Grille sits near the end of Main Street, where it has been serving happy patrons since 2009.
Filling Station Grille Facebook Since its opening, it has become a beloved local hot spot. It’s also won quite a few local awards, like Bitterroot’s Best Sandwich and Bitterroot’s Best Soups and Most Hospitable Restaurant.
But what this place is really known for is its epic collection of gas station memorabilia.
Filling Station Grille Facebook In fact, it has the largest collection of this particular kind of memorabilia in the entire Northwest!
Eating a meal here is about so much more than the food.
Levon M / TripAdvisor Aside from the unique decor and the friendly service, you can purchase a logo t-shirt if you so desire.
Of course, as nice as the theme is, people do expect good food when they dine out — and this place never disappoints.
Filling Station Grille Facebook Their burger menu (Banging Burgers) is extensive, ranging from classic cheeseburgers to the unique AJ’s Tortilla Burger and the enormous Junkyard Burger.
But even if you’re not in the mood for a burger, deciding what to eat here is no easy task.
Filling Station Grille Facebook The menu also lists plenty of other hearty entrees, sandwiches, and homemade soups.
Best of all, Filling Station Grille is proud to be the only restaurant in the Bitterroot Valley that serves New Mexican Food, featuring fresh New Mexico Hatch Green Chili.
Filling Station Grille Facebook New Mexican food is a special kind of cuisine, and these cooks know how to perfect it.
Wash it all down with a cold beer, a glass of wine, or a unique wine cocktail.
Filling Station Grille Facebook This is the new Blueberry Lavender Champagne Cocktail, and it tastes even better than it looks.
Filling Station Grille is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
management / TripAdvisor The next time you’ll be in the Bitterroot Valley, don’t pass up a chance to fuel up here.
Address: 217 West Main Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840
Filling Station Grille Facebook
Since its opening, it has become a beloved local hot spot. It’s also won quite a few local awards, like Bitterroot’s Best Sandwich and Bitterroot’s Best Soups and Most Hospitable Restaurant.
In fact, it has the largest collection of this particular kind of memorabilia in the entire Northwest!
Levon M / TripAdvisor
Aside from the unique decor and the friendly service, you can purchase a logo t-shirt if you so desire.
Their burger menu (Banging Burgers) is extensive, ranging from classic cheeseburgers to the unique AJ’s Tortilla Burger and the enormous Junkyard Burger.
The menu also lists plenty of other hearty entrees, sandwiches, and homemade soups.
New Mexican food is a special kind of cuisine, and these cooks know how to perfect it.
This is the new Blueberry Lavender Champagne Cocktail, and it tastes even better than it looks.
management / TripAdvisor
The next time you’ll be in the Bitterroot Valley, don’t pass up a chance to fuel up here.
Have you ever dined at the Filling Station Grille? If not, head to Hamilton as soon as possible… it’s a great weekend getaway town.
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