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Piggyback Barbeque serves Texas-style BBQ with Flathead Valley flair in a casual, rustic space. Signature dishes include brisket, ribs, and pulled pork smoked with cherry wood, plus the Deep Fried Huckleberry Cream Cheese Jalapenos specialty.
Skip the generic sandwich, get the Tender Brisket. For a crowd-pleaser, order the True Grit Half. For drinks, order a local beer during Happy Hour.
Casual, family-friendly with outdoor space and occasional live music; good for a relaxed meal after a day in the park
Best to go mid-afternoon on weekdays to avoid crowds; weekends are busier during dinner hours
EAT HERE IF: you want authentic MT pit BBQ with cherry wood smoke; SKIP IF: you expect a refined dining room
Flathead Cherry wood smoking; True Grit Half sandwich
Signature Dishes: Tender brisket; Crispy pork belly; True Grit Half sandwich; Pulled pork
Tender brisket; Pulled pork; True Grit Half
Mid-afternoon on weekdays to dodge crowds.
Fine-dining purists seeking a formal setting
Kid-friendly; outdoor area accommodates families; dog-friendly patio
Meats come out tender and flavorful; cherry wood smoke lends a comforting, home-cooked vibe; no major complaints across reviews
Wheelchair accessible; indoor and outdoor seating at 102 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937.
To Park Center
approximately 31 miles from park entrance
Street parking likely; no dedicated lot listed.
Based on 1304 Google reviews
Based on 1304 guest reviews
" Meats come out tender and flavorful; cherry wood smoke lends a comforting, home-cooked vibe; no major complaints across reviews"
Michelle
Second visit in 9 years and it was good to be back! Enjoyed the pulled pork and their house chips. Wasn't a fan of the spicy mac and cheese. I always liked how they have handouts of the Fish Fables. It's a fun read! Our waitress Julie did a phenomenal job. She bussed, served, and checked out customers. She was very kind and welcoming. Thanks for the exceptional service during what seemed to be a very busy day.
Margaret Ci
Very busy spot. The servers were ran off their feet but did such a great job and were super attentive and nice! The deep fried pickles hit the spot - massive portion. However, maybe cause it was the end of the day, I feel the BBQ didn't quite live up to what I was expecting. Pulled pork was probably the best of the selection we had. Vibes of the place - immaculate. Very roadside BBQ , without it feeling like a chain. Would come back maybe earlier in the day.
Scotty Gage
Always taking a chance trying BBQ in places other than Texas, KC and the Carolina's, but this place did not let us down. I had the two meat plate with a 1/4 rack of ribs, coleslaw slaw and Mac n Cheese. The brisket was juicy and full of flavor, smoked turkey was awesome and ribs fell off the bone! The coleslaw was great and the mac n cheese was so cheesy! Service was great and the weather outside on the patio made it the perfect stop!
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Vegetarian options exist: salads and sides like mac and cheese.
Yes. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly.
Yes. Takeout is available daily; delivery is available for large parties with advance notice.
Yes, the spot is noted as child-friendly.
Open daily 11 amβ9 pm.
Tender brisket and the True Grit Half are consistently praised.
Yes, they offer beer and wine with Happy Hour specials 4β6 pm.
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