Harbor Grille
Waterfront American grill with a big patio on Flathead Lake in Lakeside, a lake-evening stop south of Kalispell.
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Summer evenings for sunset on the patio; go at opening on weekends if you want a waterside table.
Dining
Harbor Grille is the waterfront restaurant at Flathead Harbor in Lakeside, on US 93 along the west shore of Flathead Lake, about 15 minutes south of Kalispell. It serves casual American food and cocktails on a large patio and in an indoor dining room, with a weather-dependent Anchor Bar, boat parking, live music, free WiFi and six screens for games. The restaurant held a grand re-opening on June 12. For a Glacier trip it is a rest-day or evening lake stop rather than a base, about 40 miles from the park by the harbor's own estimate.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- Casual American bar and grill
- Meals Served
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Starters listed online include yellowfin tuna, beet tartare, baguette flambe, spinach dip, focaccia, caprese and shrimp cocktail.
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- Casual American bar and grill
- Meals Served
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Starters listed online include yellowfin tuna, beet tartare, baguette flambe, spinach dip, focaccia, caprese and shrimp cocktail.
Prices & reservations
- Price Range Symbols
- $$
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Google lists Mon and Thu–Sun 11 AM–8 PM, closed Tue–Wed; the restaurant's own page says open 7 days 11 AM–9 PM after the June 12 reopening. Check before you go.
- Seasonal Hours
- The Anchor Bar runs Mon–Fri 4–9 PM and Sat–Sun noon–9 PM and is weather dependent.
- Closed Days
- Google shows Tuesday and Wednesday closed; the website says seven days. Call ahead.
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Parking Details
- Boat parking is available for arrivals by water.
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Sunset dinner on Flathead Lake
- Arriving by boat
- Rest day from the park
- Not Ideal For
- Anyone on a tight park schedule; it is the wrong direction from Glacier for a quick meal.
- Service Type
- Full service
- Vibe
- Lakefront
- Casual
- Sports on six screens
- Live music
- Busiest Times
- Not published; summer weekend evenings and live-music nights are the likely peaks.
- Tips Advice
- Hours conflict between Google and the website; call (406) 844-2628 before driving down from Kalispell.
- The Anchor Bar is weather dependent, so do not count on it on a windy or rainy evening.
- Flathead Harbor also runs Far West boat tours from the same marina if you want to pair dinner with a cruise.
- Online ordering was showing 'not accepting orders' at the time of research; treat takeout as uncertain.
More details
- Beverage Program
- Cocktails, plus the outdoor Anchor Bar in good weather.
- Unique Factor
- Dining directly on Flathead Lake with a marina, boat parking and boat tours in the same complex.
- Best Time To Visit
- Summer evenings for sunset on the patio; go at opening on weekends if you want a waterside table.
- The Vibe Check
- A big open patio and marina views; the room is casual with sports on screens rather than a quiet fine-dining setting.
- The Crowd Factor
- Boaters, lake-house families and Kalispell locals on summer evenings.
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: you want a lake sunset, cocktails and a casual meal on a rest day. SKIP IF: you need a quick dinner on the way back from the park or a quiet room.
- Distance From Park
- Lakeside is about 15 minutes south of Kalispell, and Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2, so plan on roughly an hour to West Glacier. Flathead Harbor itself says 40 miles.
- Review Summary
- About 630 Google reviews average 4.2 stars, a good but mixed pattern typical of a busy waterfront bar: the setting scores higher than consistency of food and service.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Harbor Grille from Glacier National Park?
Lakeside is about 15 minutes south of Kalispell, which is about 33 miles from the West Entrance, so roughly an hour. It is on Flathead Lake, not in the park.
Can I arrive by boat?
Yes. The restaurant advertises boat parking at the Flathead Harbor marina.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, a large lakefront patio plus the weather-dependent Anchor Bar.
What days is it open?
Google lists it closed Tuesday and Wednesday while the website says seven days a week from 11 AM. Call before you go.
Is it good for families?
The menu is casual American with burgers and starters, and the patio is large, though the website does not list a kids' menu.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.