Freestone Restaurant

Seasonal American dinners, Montana draft beer and a kids menu at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.

When to come

Happy hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM, or Thursday evenings for live music.

Dining

Dining★ 4.5

Freestone Restaurant is a seasonal American dinner house at the Hilton Garden Inn on US 93 South in Kalispell, with its own exterior entrance, about 33 miles from Glacier's West Entrance via US 2. The menu runs from bison meatballs in huckleberry demi-glace and a cold-smoked prime ribeye to rainbow trout, bison bolognese and a vegan gnocchi, with gluten-free and vegetarian items marked. Draft beers come from Montana breweries such as Kettlehouse, Bayern and Bitterroot, and there is a kids menu. The bar opens at 3 PM with happy hour Monday through Friday, and dinner service starts at 5 PM.

Quick facts

Cuisine Type
Seasonal American / steakhouse
Meals Served
  • Dinner
Signature Dishes
Bison Meatballs in huckleberry demi-glace, 14-oz cold-smoked Prime Grade Ribeye on a Himalayan salt block, Rainbow Trout, Bison Bolognese, Freestone Prime Burger
Local Specialties
Huckleberry runs through the menu: bison meatballs in huckleberry demi-glace, Huckleberry Salad, Huckleberry Margarita, huckleberry ice cream. Montana Flatbread uses elk sausage.

What to order

Cuisine Type
Seasonal American / steakhouse
Meals Served
  • Dinner
Signature Dishes
Bison Meatballs in huckleberry demi-glace, 14-oz cold-smoked Prime Grade Ribeye on a Himalayan salt block, Rainbow Trout, Bison Bolognese, Freestone Prime Burger
Local Specialties
Huckleberry runs through the menu: bison meatballs in huckleberry demi-glace, Huckleberry Salad, Huckleberry Margarita, huckleberry ice cream. Montana Flatbread uses elk sausage.
Menu Recommendations
Bison Meatballs to start, then the Rainbow Trout with melted Brussels sprouts or the Bison Bolognese on pappardelle. The Freestone Vegan Gnocchi is the plant-based main. Finish with the Ice Cream Flight, which includes huckleberry ice cream.
Dietary Options
  • Gluten-free items marked (GF), with a shared-kitchen disclaimer
  • Vegetarian items marked (V)
  • Freestone Vegan Gnocchi

Prices & reservations

Reservations Policy
Reservations are taken through the website.

Hours & seating

Operating Hours
Website: dinner Sun–Thu 5–9 PM, Fri–Sat 5–10 PM; bar Sun–Thu 3–9 PM, Fri–Sat 3–10 PM. Google shows an 11 AM opening and Sunday closed, which the website contradicts, so check before you go.

Visit strategy

Best For
  • Special-occasion dinner in Kalispell
  • Montana draft beer flight of the region's breweries
  • Hilton Garden Inn guests
  • Thursday live music
Service Type
Dinner service with a separate bar; Cascade Room for private groups up to 25.
Tips Advice
  • Dinner starts at 5 PM; there is no lunch service despite what some listings show, so plan a late-afternoon return from the park.
  • The bar opens at 3 PM and happy hour runs 4–6 PM on weekdays.
  • Thursday is live music night.
  • Draft beer rotates, so the Montana list may differ from the one online.

More details

Beverage Program
Handcrafted cocktails, local and regional draft beers and wine by the glass, plus mocktails and dessert cocktails. Happy hour Mon–Fri 4–6 PM.
Local Beers
Sacred Waters The Bob IPA, Bitterroot Brewing Dirt Church Hazy IPA, Kettlehouse 56 Counties Lager and Cold Smoke Scotch Ale, Bayern Amber Lager and Dragon's Breath Dark Hefeweizen, Big Mountain Snow Devil Hard Cider (rotates without notice).
House Made
Hand-rolled bison meatballs, house-made bacon jam, house-made cold brew for the espresso martini, house-made pasta.
Family Friendly
Yes
Unique Factor
A cold-smoked prime ribeye served on a Himalayan salt block, and a draft list that reads like a tour of Montana breweries.
Best Time To Visit
Happy hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM, or Thursday evenings for live music.
The Order Strategy
Book a table on the website for weekend nights, and arrive for the 4–6 PM weekday happy hour if you want half-price drafts before dinner. Ask for the GF-marked dishes if needed, noting the kitchen cannot guarantee zero cross-contact.
Eat Here If Skip If
EAT HERE IF: you want a proper sit-down dinner with Montana beer and a kids menu after a Glacier day, or you are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. SKIP IF: you need lunch, since the kitchen does not open until 5 PM.
Distance From Park
About 33 miles to the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east from Kalispell; the restaurant is on US 93 South at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Review Summary
A 4.5 Google rating across 161 reviews points to a well-regarded dinner option in Kalispell.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Freestone Restaurant from Glacier National Park?

It is on US 93 South in Kalispell, about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2 east.

Does Freestone take reservations?

Yes, reservations can be made through the website.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes. The kids menu lists a burger, chicken strips, mac and cheese and ice cream.

Are there gluten-free or vegetarian dishes?

Dishes are marked (GF) and (V), and there is a vegan gnocchi, though the kitchen notes it cannot guarantee any item is completely gluten-free.

When should I go?

Dinner runs from 5 PM nightly; the bar opens at 3 PM with happy hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM and live music on Thursdays.

Beldi

Seasonal Mediterranean plates using local Montana produce; GF options available, but GF environment not guaranteed.

Sources

Editorial review: YourNPGuide Editorial Team. Information is compiled from official sources, verified traveler reviews, and editorial research; no firsthand visit is implied unless explicitly documented. Learn how YourNPGuide works.

Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.