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A railroad town with history
Downtown grew up around the timber-framed Great Northern depot, and many of the best tables sit in buildings with stories of their own.
Skip the tourist traps and the guesswork. These are the tables locals book for birthdays, date nights and "we finally made it to Montana" dinners.
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For a town of about 9,300 people, Whitefish has a dining scene that surprises almost everyone, built on Montana ranches, Flathead Valley farms and a whole lot of character.
Downtown grew up around the timber-framed Great Northern depot, and many of the best tables sit in buildings with stories of their own.
Central Avenue's flower-lined blocks make it easy to walk from dinner to dessert to a nightcap.
Whitefish Lake is minutes from downtown, perfect for a sunset walk before dinner.
Local chefs lean on Montana beef, bison and game, Flathead Valley produce and seasonal huckleberries, so menus taste like the place you're in.
Our 4 favorite restaurants, from a classic celebration dinner to a chef-driven splurge, with what to order, an insider tip for each, and a long-weekend dinner plan.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Whitefish depot by Andy Merrill (CC BY-SA 4.0); Whitefish station by Burley Packwood (CC BY-SA 4.0); downtown Whitefish by Royalbroil (CC BY-SA 3.0); Whitefish Lake by John David Stutts (CC BY-SA 3.0). Cropped.