Whether you grew up in the deep South or you just visited a time or two, you know the cuisine is unlike any other… and you also know it’s incredibly hard to find this far north. That being said, the next time you’re craving a piping hot fried catfish sandwich, look no further than Piggyback BBQ in Whitefish. This is definitely the best Southern food you’ll find this side of the Mississippi.

Piggyback BBQ is Whitefish’s only authentic pit BBQ restaurant, and it’s fantastic.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook For a small city, Whitefish has quite a few tasty restaurants. Still, this place stands out in the crowd.

As you can imagine, their outdoor dining area stays perpetually packed all summer.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook Currently, they are open daily at 11 .a.m., although they do offer breakfast during other seasons, so keep an eye on their hours.

You’ll smell this place before you even see it - and that’s a very good thing.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook The irresistible smell of cherry wood-smoked meats will lure you in, while the authentic Southern menu will make you stay.

So, what exactly will you find on the menu here? Let’s just say you’d better come hungry.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook Piggyback BBQ serves Southern classics like Hushpuppies, Fried Pickles, and Fried Okra, as well as American entrees like burgers.

But on those days when nothing but some delicious catfish will do (and if you’ve ever experienced it, you know those days definitely happen), just order this Catfish Po’Boy.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook It isn’t easy to find fried catfish in Montana, much less at a small mom and pop eatery like this. This sandwich comes with cornmeal catfish filets, tomato, slaw, and a fresh lemon-dill aioli. You won’t find better in the Treasure State.

Deciding what to eat here is never easy, though - especially when racks of ribs, pork belly, and brisket are also on the menu.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook Needless to say, dining here once is never enough.

Piggyback BBQ is open from daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and they offer a great happy hour every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

mike787 / TripAdvisor If you end up loving them as much as many Montanans do, you can also hire them to cater for private events!

Catfish may not be a classic Montana staple like these delicious dishes, but once you try it at Piggyback, you’ll understand why it’s so popular in the South – and why we’re so lucky to find it right here in the Treasure State.

Piggyback BBQ Facebook

For a small city, Whitefish has quite a few tasty restaurants. Still, this place stands out in the crowd.

Currently, they are open daily at 11 .a.m., although they do offer breakfast during other seasons, so keep an eye on their hours.

The irresistible smell of cherry wood-smoked meats will lure you in, while the authentic Southern menu will make you stay.

Piggyback BBQ serves Southern classics like Hushpuppies, Fried Pickles, and Fried Okra, as well as American entrees like burgers.

It isn’t easy to find fried catfish in Montana, much less at a small mom and pop eatery like this. This sandwich comes with cornmeal catfish filets, tomato, slaw, and a fresh lemon-dill aioli. You won’t find better in the Treasure State.

Needless to say, dining here once is never enough.

mike787 / TripAdvisor

If you end up loving them as much as many Montanans do, you can also hire them to cater for private events!

For more information about Piggyback BBQ, visit its website and follow along on its Facebook page.

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Address: 102 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA