Doc Harper's Tavern

The Marble Table

➤ 2515 Montana Ave, Billings, USA, 59101, United States

Menu • Soup • Fish • Wine • American

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"During my short visit to Montana, I made a list of restaurants I wanted to try, and this place has got to be on the list, given all the raves on the internet whenever I search for what to eat in Billings. They are closed on Sundays, but to my luck, I have a free Wednesday! So I dropped by for lunch. The restaurant has a cozy, clean, and minimalist interior. The booths are separated by partitions, giving each table a sense of privacy. The menu consists of elevated fusion food with a touch from all around. There's some Italian influence with Beef Bolognese and Risotto. There's also some Asian influence with Sticky Pork Belly Bowl and General Tso Cauliflower; Eastern European with Beef Stroganoff and Pork Schnitzel; and various American classics like Mac and Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie, Burgers, etc. They also have changing daily specials. I went for the Steak Risotto. Perfect portion! I've been to many restaurants that consider themselves fancy with the goal of less food for a higher price. I'm so glad this place is the opposite. Generous, satisfying portions! That's what we like! The steak was laid atop mushroom, herbs, and parmesan risotto and topped with an arugula salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette and crispy fried onions. While the steak was boldly (and deliciously) seasoned, the risotto had a milder taste to balance it. Apparently, the meat was heavily marinated in tamari and Worcestershire sauce before cooking, giving it a darker color. At the same time, I'm glad they picked a meatier, leaner cut to balance out the density of the risotto. Thus, here we have comfort food that is light enough. The salad adds not only color but, more importantly, texture and acidity to the dish. The presentation may not be as fancy as everything stacked on top of each other on a plate, but it was a very hearty and comforting lunch. Everything on the dessert menu looks good, but I have to go with the sticky toffee pudding. It's probably my favorite thing to order in a restaurant. As expected from a sticky toffee pudding, the whole plate exploded with sweetness. The cake was a smidge bit on the dry side but soaked up the sauce beautifully. A lovely way to end lunch, indeed. The service was excellent. The staff were amicable and accommodating. If I'm back in Billings, I would love to return."

Crazy Mary's Fish Chips

➤ 1321 6th Ave N, Billings, USA, 59101-0432, United States

Menu • Fish • Soup • Cafés • Seafood

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"Best fish and chips . The breading on the fish was the lighters and crispiest ever. The fish was cooked perfectly, the fries were delicious as well. Good portion sizes for the cost. Unique atmosphere and enjoyable chef. Looking forward to going there again. "

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse At The Rex

➤ 2401 Montana AveMT 59101, Billings, United States

Menu • Beer • Steak • Salad • Steakhouse

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"Buffalo Block is a great choice for food when you are visiting Billings, MT. The restaurant has a convenient downtown location. The food is styled as an upscale Steak House with a very nice menu, craft libations, and an excellent wine list. The staff answering phones and taking reservations could be better. We called on the afternoon of our visit and requested a table for five. It was not super surprising to learn that the restaurant was fully booked...except it wasn't. Two members of our party did not get the message that our reservation had been moved to a different restaurant after learning the BB was full. When they arrived at 7pm the dining room and bar were certainly not full and could be construed as half empty. Thankfully our two party members who did not get the memo grabbed a table and we all were able to enjoy a great dinner at Billings, MT Buffalo Block. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4"

Shanghai Village

➤ 2926 2nd Ave N Billings, MT 59101-2024, United States

Menu • Cafés • Buffet • Chinese • Chicken

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"OMG..... super great Chinese food! YUMMY Would only do take-out in the future. Eating area pretty shabby and both seats broken down. Water is served from a water bottle...lol! Server was nice. She just got an interview for med school. Hope she gets in.Said she had a chemistry degree and wants to be a Dr of osteopathy. Good for her. We're from AZ and visiting with son and wife.Dtr-in-law brought us here, although she had only done take out before. Didn't matter as the food was soooo good!"

Red Rooster Cafe

➤ 1500 Broadwater AveMT 591025041, Billings, United States

Menu • Cafe • Coffee • Diners • American

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"Overall a good experience. I halfto say this is a quaint and comfortable mom and pop community friendly diner concept. My burrito was pretty good and on par with what you would get at Perkins or Denny's with the added benefits that it's Montana sized and let me tell you they do not skimp on the filling or the gravy over the top. My wife had the stuffed avocado and absolutely loved it ! My father and law had the county fried steak and gravy and I've gotta say we were bummed when it came out like boot leather. We didn't ask to return it because we had already waited 15 minutes for coffee refills and kinda just wanted to get going and on to our Costco trip. So to sum up burrito 3.5/5 stuffed avocado 5/5!!!! Country fried steak 2/5. Oh last but not least you've gotta try Thier jams OMG I bought a blueberry rhubarb jelly a week ago and it's gone. Must try. All and all we will be back to try them again !"