Mercantile Steak
Hand-cut steaks in Kalispell's 1894 Mercantile building; dinner Tuesday through Saturday, reserve ahead for weekends.
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Dining
Mercantile Steak is a dinner-only steakhouse inside the 1894 KM Building, the original Kalispell Mercantile, in downtown Kalispell. Steaks are hand-cut in the kitchen from DemKota Heritage Line beef and seared under an 1800-degree broiler, with mushrooms from Sun Hands Farm in Kalispell and a wagyu burger built on Western Montana Farms beef. It opens Tuesday through Saturday evenings only, and the restaurant says Friday and Saturday book out by mid-week. For a Glacier trip it works as the end-of-day dinner after driving back about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- Steakhouse / American
- Meals Served
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Hand-cut steaks from DemKota's Heritage Line (filet, NY strip, ribeye, coulotte) with a choice of sauces; elk chops with huckleberry demi and port reduction; bone-in Kurobuta pork chop; KM wagyu burger on Western Montana Farms wagyu; elk stroganoff with housemade pasta.
- Local Specialties
- Mushrooms grown organically by Sun Hands Farm in Kalispell appear in the steak enhancements and a dedicated entree; elk shows up as chops and stroganoff; huckleberry demi on the elk chops.
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- Steakhouse / American
- Meals Served
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Hand-cut steaks from DemKota's Heritage Line (filet, NY strip, ribeye, coulotte) with a choice of sauces; elk chops with huckleberry demi and port reduction; bone-in Kurobuta pork chop; KM wagyu burger on Western Montana Farms wagyu; elk stroganoff with housemade pasta.
- Local Specialties
- Mushrooms grown organically by Sun Hands Farm in Kalispell appear in the steak enhancements and a dedicated entree; elk shows up as chops and stroganoff; huckleberry demi on the elk chops.
- Menu Recommendations
- A DemKota steak with the maître d'hôtel butter and a side of Sun Hands Farm mushrooms; the elk chops if you want something specific to Montana; the KM wagyu burger for a lighter order.
- Dietary Options
- Gluten-sensitive items marked GS (kitchen is not gluten-free)
- Dairy-sensitive items marked DF
- Vegetarian entree (Sun Hands Farms mushrooms plate)
Prices & reservations
- Reservations Policy
- Reservations through OpenTable on the restaurant's site; Friday and Saturday book out by mid-week, and parties of seven or more are asked to call (406) 300-0808.
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Tue–Sat 4:30–9 PM; closed Sun–Mon
- Seasonal Hours
- Menu rotates with the season (the site dates its menu updates); check before you go.
- Closed Days
- Sunday and Monday
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Celebration dinner after a park day
- Couples
- Groups with advance notice
- Not Ideal For
- Lunch, quick pre-park breakfasts, or same-day weekend walk-ins.
- Service Type
- Full-service dinner
- Vibe
- Historic brick building with original tin ceiling and rolling library ladder
- Dinner-only, unhurried pacing
- No dress code, come as you are
- Busiest Times
- Friday and Saturday evenings, which book out by mid-week according to the restaurant.
- Tips Advice
- Reserve on OpenTable before you leave for the park; weekend tables go by mid-week.
- Parties of seven or more should call ahead rather than book online.
- The restaurant notes a fee on credit card payments and a possible gratuity on parties of six or more; check the menu page.
- Gluten-sensitive dishes are marked, but the kitchen does not guarantee gluten-free.
More details
- Beverage Program
- House cocktails (including a foie-fat-washed bourbon old fashioned), a mocktail list, wines by white and red, draft and bottled beer and cider including several non-alcoholic options. Monthly-ish wine dinners and tastings seat eight to twelve at a long table with a winemaker or distiller.
- House Made
- Steaks hand-cut in house; housemade pasta for the elk stroganoff; house crème fraîche, brandied cherries and shrubs for cocktails.
- Unique Factor
- The room itself: the 1894 KM Building was Kalispell's original mercantile, and the brick, stained glass, tin ceiling and rolling ladder are original.
- Best Time To Visit
- Tuesday or Wednesday, which the restaurant calls its quiet nights; book weekends by mid-week.
- The Order Strategy
- Split a starter, pick one steak with a sauce, and share one or two sides, which the menu lists as shareable.
- The Vibe Check
- A historic downtown room with a steady evening pace; the restaurant says Glacier travelers come in for dinner after a day in the park alongside locals and Whitefish diners.
- The Crowd Factor
- Full on Friday nights per the restaurant; Tuesday and Wednesday are the calm evenings.
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: you want one proper sit-down dinner in Kalispell after a Glacier day and can book ahead. SKIP IF: you need lunch, a Sunday or Monday meal, or a quick turnaround.
- Distance From Park
- About 33 miles from the West Entrance of Glacier National Park via US 2 east; downtown Kalispell, not inside the park.
- Review Summary
- Rated 4.7 across roughly 930 Google reviews, a high mark for a restaurant with this much volume; the count points to a well-established downtown spot rather than a new opening.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Mercantile Steak from Glacier National Park?
It is in downtown Kalispell, about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2 east. Plan on it as an after-park dinner, not a stop inside the park.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes for weekends; the restaurant says Friday and Saturday book out by mid-week. Reservations run through OpenTable, and parties of seven or more should call.
What days is it open?
Tuesday through Saturday, 4:30 to 9 PM, dinner only. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
Is there anything for vegetarians or gluten-sensitive diners?
The menu includes a Sun Hands Farms mushroom entree and marks gluten-sensitive and dairy-sensitive items, but the kitchen does not guarantee gluten-free preparation.
Is there a dress code?
No. The restaurant says to come as you would to dinner; Montana does not really do dress codes.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.