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Pizza
03-26-2012, 12:13 AM
Hey guys, I'm heading down to Great falls in a couple of weekends. Any good restaurants you guys recommend?

I've already been to Goode's Q & Bayou Grill already. They werent too bad but for a top rated urbanspoon restaurant, i was hoping for more.

and no, Sonic or all you can eat KFC wont fly with the fiancee
krazycanuck
03-26-2012, 12:20 AM
Cafe Rio! Awesome food, good prices, big portions.

http://www.caferio.com/menu
Pizza
03-26-2012, 12:26 AM
Cafe Rio! Awesome food, good prices, big portions.

http://www.caferio.com/menu

Just reading some of the reviews. Isnt this place more of a takeout only restaurant?
saskflames69
03-26-2012, 12:30 AM
I'm thinking Pizza Hut or Papa John's might be something you would be interested in.
KelVarnsen
03-26-2012, 12:33 AM
I'm thinking Pizza Hut or Papa John's might be something you would be interested in.

I have heard great things about Papa John's in New York City, not sure if it applies to Great Falls.
Sidney Crosby's Hat
03-26-2012, 12:50 AM
Fuddruckers.
chris_yk
03-26-2012, 02:04 AM
Mackenzie River Pizza is pretty tasty, and it's right on the bank of the river.. the Applebee's just up the road wasn't bad either haha, a lot better than the one in Calgary, but I doubt that's what you're looking for. Went to Jakers on 10th Ave for lunch one day, liked it a lot too.
TurnedTheCorner
03-26-2012, 03:42 AM
Montana's.
Derek Sutton
03-26-2012, 09:23 AM
Jaker's is very good right on 10th Ave, Fuddruckers and the Columbia River Pizza Co. There's an Applebees as well which I like to.
Ace
03-26-2012, 10:04 AM
There is a godfathers pizza...It was reasonable, but worth trying if you've never had it.
Envitro
03-26-2012, 10:30 AM
And I heard that they give away free copies of Herman Cain's book with any large pizza. True story
Northendzone
03-26-2012, 10:38 AM
if you were going to sandpoint, ID I would have a recommendation for a great pizza place and a second one for mexican.
Bane
03-26-2012, 05:53 PM
Jaker's is very good right on 10th Ave, Fuddruckers and the Columbia River Pizza Co. There's an Applebees as well which I like to.

+1 for Jaker's

Good food, good service. Nice salad bar too.
Bane
03-26-2012, 05:54 PM
if you were going to sandpoint, ID I would have a recommendation for a great pizza place and a second one for mexican.

Do tell...

I'll be passing through Sandpoint later this spring.
Northendzone
03-26-2012, 06:06 PM
Do tell...

I'll be passing through Sandpoint later this spring.

Second ave pizza - be prepared to wait a while because they cook to order

Jalapeņos mexican
MRCboicgy
03-26-2012, 06:30 PM
Fuddruckers
Northendzone
03-26-2012, 06:48 PM
Fuddruckers

Those boys cook up some kind of burger
jeffman
03-26-2012, 06:58 PM
Pizza
OBCT
03-26-2012, 07:08 PM
I third Mackenzie River Pizza Co. Been twice and would return again.
Northendzone
03-26-2012, 07:26 PM
I third Mackenzie River Pizza Co. Been twice and would return again.

I have been to this place in whitefish, the pie was very good, would go several more times
Pizza
03-26-2012, 07:55 PM
Thanks for the input so far guys, pizza and maybe fuddruckers sound like a good idea.

Anything suggestions for something better than casual dining?
Kybosh
03-26-2012, 07:57 PM
Thanks for the input so far guys, pizza and maybe fuddruckers sound like a good idea.

Anything suggestions for something better than casual dining?

I'm thinking Arby's.
MRCboicgy
03-26-2012, 08:05 PM
This IS Great Falls you are talking about...
Derek Sutton
03-26-2012, 08:49 PM
Thanks for the input so far guys, pizza and maybe fuddruckers sound like a good idea.

Anything suggestions for something better than casual dining?
Yes Jakers is basiclly The Keg, its the best dinning around unless you head sown to Helena and hit up the Grub Steak. The Prospector Casino has a good Sunday breakfast but I think it ends at 10 nor 11. DO NOT br temted by the Golden Corral, awful.

Also take your cooler with you and load up on boneless Chicken Breasts at the grocery store. And ddon't be affraid to buy and claim extra booze. IF they make you pay duty it's still much cheaper.
saskflames69
03-26-2012, 11:14 PM
Why not pizza? It has all 4 food groups ffs

;)
Pizza
03-26-2012, 11:34 PM
Why not pizza? It has all 4 food groups ffs

;)

The cookie monster doesnt always eat cookies
Superflyer
03-27-2012, 07:40 AM
I find it funny that a lot of recommendations are chain restaurants where as locals despise this type of restaurant. Just look at any local restaurant discussion on here.

Just an observation.
Pizza
03-27-2012, 08:30 AM
I find it funny that a lot of recommendations are chain restaurants where as locals despise this type of restaurant. Just look at any local restaurant discussion on here.

Just an observation.

The thing is I never excluded chain restaurants in my OP
If it's something that we dont have in Calgary and it's worth recommending, I'm willing to give it a try
Norseman
03-27-2012, 08:37 AM
For food the Mackenzie River Pizza company would be my pick. Bert & Ernies tavern and grill has also been recently renovated and has live music on weekends, it's another good option.

Another place I'd recommend is the Stein Haus on 1st Ave N - It's not much to look at but they have a pretty awesome selection of Montana micro brews (20+). Sampling the local beer is a must for any trip right? :)
Wormius
03-27-2012, 11:38 AM
I'm thinking Arby's.

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Notorious Honey Badger
03-27-2012, 11:45 AM
arby's has good sandwiches now
Pizza
03-27-2012, 11:48 AM
arby's has good sandwiches now

I thought it was all about the curly fries?
GGG
03-27-2012, 12:10 PM
Is there is Montana Ale Works in Great Falls. I know there are a few around Montana, I went to the one in Bozeman and it was fantastic great food and about 50 different micro-brews from Wyoming, Idaho and Montana.


Edit: Just checked there is only one in Montana and it is in Bozeman. Anyway it is fantastic.
tvp2003
03-27-2012, 12:17 PM
Thanks for the input so far guys, pizza and maybe fuddruckers sound like a good idea.

Anything suggestions for something better than casual dining?

Seriously -- if you're at all a burger fan -- hit up Fuddruckers.
http://www.fuddruckersgreatfalls.com/
Wormius
03-27-2012, 12:30 PM
Seriously -- if you're at all a burger fan -- hit up Fuddruckers.
http://www.fuddruckersgreatfalls.com/

Are they better in the states than the ones that opened up (and ultimately closed down) in Canada? I remember one in Kelowna and it was pretty unimpressive. Like a McDonald's version of Subway.
Pizza
03-27-2012, 12:35 PM
Are they better in the states than the ones that opened up (and ultimately closed down) in Canada? I remember one in Kelowna and it was pretty unimpressive. Like a McDonald's version of Subway.

They even had one in Calgary if anyone remembers. I dont remember too much except you got to build your own burger. It got closed down after a couple of years.
It was where Jack Astor's is now in Southland drive and Macleod
saskflames69
03-27-2012, 12:36 PM
Fuddruckers is in Saskatoon, and it seems to be the only thing people mention when coming here. Honestly, it isn't that good. Harveys is better.
tvp2003
03-27-2012, 03:01 PM
Fuddruckers is in Saskatoon, and it seems to be the only thing people mention when coming here. Honestly, it isn't that good. Harveys is better.

I was impressed with the US version -- a 2/3 pound burger for under $6, good flavor, and all the toppings you can fit on a home made bun. My wife ordered the Turkey burger and said it was very good as well.
MRCboicgy
03-27-2012, 03:11 PM
The US version is much better than what they had in Canada. Up here, I preferred Red Robins, but down in the US, RR's is a disappointment.

What annoyed me last summer passing through Missoula was they took hot wings off the Fudd's menu and switched to Coke products.

Honestly, my fav travelling meal in MT was Wings-Burger-Potato Wedges-Cherry Pepsi at Fudds