If you’ve spent any time in Whitefish, you already know how fantastic the food is. Despite its relatively small size (about 7,600 people call it home), you’ll find a plethora of eateries, some of which have won local and regional awards. When you visit this tourist-friendly city, come hungry.
Due to its close proximity to Glacier National Park, world-class skiing, and its undeniable charm, Whitefish is a popular destination year-round.
Kris McGuire / Flickr Whitefish has been called the Coolest Small Town in America, and its dining options are a big part of that. These are just a few of the restaurants that have won awards.
- Tupelo Grille, 17 Central Ave.
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Tupelo Grille Facebook Tupelo Grille has mainly won awards for its outstanding wine list, but it’s the creative Southern cuisine that keeps people coming back for more. It is considered one of the best restaurants in the city, and for good reason.
- The Buffalo Cafe, 514 3rd St.
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The Buffalo Cafe Facebook For more than 30 years, this has been to go-to breakfast spot for locals and visitors alike. The eatery has won countless local awards, particularly for its hearty breakfasts, which use fresh, local ingredients.
- The Boat Club Lounge, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave.
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management / TripAdvisor With recognition like Winner of the Taste of Whitefish and Best Happy Hour in Whitefish, it’s safe to say this is as much of a local hangout as it is a dining spot for guests at The Lodge. Come try a steak or some seafood and see for yourself.
- Cafe Kandahar, 3824 Big Mountain Rd.
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management / TripAdvisor What hasn’t this fine dining spot won an award for? From the wine list to the thoughtfully constructed cuisine to the chef himself, it seems as if Cafe Kandahar is always earning recognition.
- Wasabi Sushi Bar, 419 E 2nd St.
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Wasabi Sushi Facebook It can’t be easy running a fresh sushi restaurant in Montana. But year after year, Wasabi wins awards like Best Sushi in the Flathead, Best Sushi in Montana, and more.
When it comes to dining in Whitefish, this is just the tip of the delicious iceberg — Latitude 48 Bistro, Loula’s Cafe, and last Chair Kitchen & Bar are a few other local favorites. No wonder this mountain town seems straight out of a fairytale.
Kris McGuire / Flickr
Whitefish has been called the Coolest Small Town in America, and its dining options are a big part of that. These are just a few of the restaurants that have won awards.
Tupelo Grille Facebook
Tupelo Grille has mainly won awards for its outstanding wine list, but it’s the creative Southern cuisine that keeps people coming back for more. It is considered one of the best restaurants in the city, and for good reason.
Buffalo Cafe Facebook
The Buffalo Cafe Facebook
For more than 30 years, this has been to go-to breakfast spot for locals and visitors alike. The eatery has won countless local awards, particularly for its hearty breakfasts, which use fresh, local ingredients.
management / TripAdvisor
With recognition like Winner of the Taste of Whitefish and Best Happy Hour in Whitefish, it’s safe to say this is as much of a local hangout as it is a dining spot for guests at The Lodge. Come try a steak or some seafood and see for yourself.
Cafe Kandahar Facebook
What hasn’t this fine dining spot won an award for? From the wine list to the thoughtfully constructed cuisine to the chef himself, it seems as if Cafe Kandahar is always earning recognition.
Wasabi Sushi Facebook
It can’t be easy running a fresh sushi restaurant in Montana. But year after year, Wasabi wins awards like Best Sushi in the Flathead, Best Sushi in Montana, and more.
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