The Shoe Lakeview Dining Spirits

Beautiful views of Flathead Lake and dog-friendly terrace right by the lake. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The food was fabulous, especially her hot spinach beginner. We strongly recommend stopping for a relaxed time and good food in The Shoe Bar and Grill

Great view! Love the facelift of this place was given. The menu is usually bar food (Burgers/pizza/sandwiches), perhaps had more gourmet food thought through the look. Much beer selection. Super clean and friendly staff.

We had an incredible experience at The Shoe. Leslie helped secure us a table two nights in a row, and everyone practiced great social distancing and safety precautions amidst COVID-19. We were greeted with friendliness and kindness, and our service from the bartenders and our table server were all excellent. We LOVED the crab cakes and our steaks. The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed and flavorful. And our views the second night on the patio were fantastic. We were visiting the area from out of town and felt welcomed right away. So much so that we came back a second night. Thanks to Leslie, our experience was wonderful and we will certainly be back when we are in Montana next!

They were understaffed and could have used one additional server that evening, and their kitchen really does stop cooking at 8pm so order has to be in by 7:59pm. And outside, there are bugs flying around. Bugs like water and bugs like food, so sitting outside lakeside means you’ll have to shoo away some flying insects once in a while. But even with those snafus, the wait wasn’t unreasonable, the food came out hot and delicious, the view is incredible, and the atmosphere is both romantic and fun. There were people on dates, and there were tables full of fun-loving friends. Our family had the steak, which came out the way we ordered it, and was a very thick steak. The chicken fingers which were served hot and the chicken was juicy; not dry at all, and not greasy. Macaroni and Cheese main dish was flavorful and not greasy. Side dishes of asparagus and fries were served at a great temp and texture. The food was not cheap, but at the same time not overly priced for summer on the lake in a tourist town. Kids meals under $10, most main meals under $20, and the steak meals put you closer to $40. Local beers on draft. Good wine list. Would love to come back again someday!

Great atmosphere, great beer and the calamari was perfectly tender. Overall very enjoyable for drinks and appetizers with a view to die for.