32 FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Missoula’s Choice 2017
FINE DINING
MARTINI
Dress is always Montana casual at these restaurants, but we won’t judge you if you want to get dolled up in your Sunday best. 1. The Pearl Cafe 2. Depot 3. Jakers Bar and Grill
No matter if you want your drink dry or on the rocks, these bars will serve you up a mean martini. 1. PLONK 2. Finn & Porter 3. Iron Horse
HAPPY HOUR
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, right? These places make it extra sweet with deals on drinks and food. 1. Jakers Bar and Grill 2. Thomas Meagher Bar 3. Top Hat Lounge
In the mood for some chips and salsa? What about sizzling fajitas? These Mexican restaurants will fill you up. 1. Fiesta En Jalisco 2. El Cazador 3. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
HOT WINGS
NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED IN LAST YEAR)
Score one for the local guys. Don’t forget your cash and head on over to midtown Missoula so you can get some wings (our favorite is hot teriyaki) from the legendary Despos. 1. Desperado Sports Tavern 2. Buffalo Wild Wings 3. Native Grill & Wings
ICE CREAM There’s no doubt here that this local shop is the voters’ favorite. Even in the biting cold you’ll find lines, though they likely don’t rival the lines of 30-40 deep that weave around the shop in the summer. We’re glad to see voters love our other local downtown ice cream option, and those on the west end of town have a great choice, too. 1. Big Dipper Ice Cream 2. Sweet Peaks Ice Cream 3. Cold Stone Creamery
ITALIAN RESTAURANT No, there’s still not an Olive Garden in Missoula. We think it’s OK, and our voters agree that these three choices are the best for Italian in town. 1. Ciao Mambo 2. Johnny Carino’s 3. Caffe Dolce
It seems our voters love food that’s not traditionally “American” cuisine. These three restaurants span the spectrum with their spreads. 1. Five on Black 2. Masala 3. Panda Express
ORGANIC FOOD SELECTION Good. Natural. Fresh. These stores scream organic with their names. 1. Good Food Store 2. Natural Grocers 3. Missoula Fresh Market
OUTDOOR DINING Maybe you want to be in the heart of downtown. Or, maybe you want the tranquility of the Clark Fork River at your side. Or, you just like really big umbrellas. Voters say these restaurants have the best outdoor patios. 1. Iron Horse 2. Finn & Porter 3. Jakers Bar and Grill
2017 issoula’s Choice
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