Tamarack Brewing Company
Lakeside brewpub on Flathead Lake with house beers, pub food, a kids menu and a creekside patio.
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Weekday happy hour (3–5 PM) or a Thursday ramen night; Wednesdays for prime rib.
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Tamarack Brewing Company is a brewpub in Lakeside, on Flathead Lake along US 93, about 15 minutes south of Kalispell. It has brewed here since summer 2007 and pairs its own beers (nine year-round flagships plus rotating seasonals) with pub food, a kids menu, a gluten-free menu, and a creekside patio. For a Glacier trip it works as a lake-side dinner stop on the way to or from the West Entrance, which is roughly 33 miles from Kalispell via US 2 plus the drive up from Lakeside. Doors open daily at 11 AM.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- American pub food / brewpub
- Meals Served
- lunch
- dinner
- Sunday brunch (11 AM–2 PM)
- Signature Dishes
- Ahi Nachos, Dirty Cajun Shrimp, the Dunkel Burger, and the Wednesday prime rib special. Buffalo prime rib runs June through August.
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- American pub food / brewpub
- Meals Served
- lunch
- dinner
- Sunday brunch (11 AM–2 PM)
- Signature Dishes
- Ahi Nachos, Dirty Cajun Shrimp, the Dunkel Burger, and the Wednesday prime rib special. Buffalo prime rib runs June through August.
- Menu Recommendations
- Start with Ahi Nachos, then the Dunkel Burger or the Dirty Cajun Shrimp; on Wednesday go straight to prime rib.
- Dietary Options
- gluten-free menu
- kids menu
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Daily from 11 AM (Google lists Mon–Fri 11 AM–9 PM); check before you go.
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Visit strategy
- Best For
- dinner after a Flathead Lake afternoon
- families
- beer drinkers
- Sunday brunch
- Not Ideal For
- Anyone wanting a quiet, quick meal on a Sunday brunch window or a fall football Sunday.
- Service Type
- online ordering for takeout
- Vibe
- brewpub
- casual
- lively
- Busiest Times
- Sunday brunch 11 AM–2 PM and NFL Sundays in fall; Thursday ramen sells out.
- Tips Advice
- Thursday ramen starts at 5 PM and runs until sold out
- Wednesday is prime rib night and discounted growler fills
- Trivia runs Tuesdays at 6:30 PM September–May
- Order online through the website if you want food to go for the drive north
- Ask for the gluten-free menu; it is a separate menu
More details
- Takeout Available
- Yes
- Beverage Program
- House-brewed beer: nine year-round flagships (Hat Trick Hop IPA, Bear Bottom Blonde, Switchback Stout on nitro, Sip N' Go Naked apricot wheat, Hi-Line Hazy IPA, Wakeboard Wit, Yardsale Amber, Rye Sally Rye IPA) plus rotating seasonals such as TamaracktoberFest and the Gose series. Training Wheels root beer is the non-alcoholic house option. Growler fills available.
- Local Beers
- The seasonal list changes often and differs from the Missoula taproom.
- Family Friendly
- Yes
- Unique Factor
- A production brewery (4,400 barrels a year, up from 380 in 2007) with a creekside patio a few minutes from Flathead Lake, and a weekly specials calendar that gives regulars a reason for each night.
- Best Time To Visit
- Weekday happy hour (3–5 PM) or a Thursday ramen night; Wednesdays for prime rib.
- The Order Strategy
- Order a flagship flight first, then match the food to it. Kids get their own menu, and there is a gluten-free menu on request.
- The Vibe Check
- Busy brewpub with a big beer list and a creekside patio; more lively than romantic.
- The Crowd Factor
- The brewery calls its staff 'the Tam Fam'; locals plus Flathead Lake visitors in summer.
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: you want a proper brewery dinner with a kids menu on the west shore of Flathead Lake. SKIP IF: you need a quick meal on a Sunday brunch window or want a quiet room.
- Distance From Park
- Lakeside is about 15 minutes south of Kalispell on US 93; Kalispell to the West Entrance is about 33 miles via US 2, so plan on roughly an hour to West Glacier.
- Review Summary
- Rated 4.7 across roughly 2,660 Google reviews, a strong and consistent score for a high-volume brewpub.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tamarack Brewing from Glacier National Park?
Lakeside is about 15 minutes south of Kalispell, and Kalispell to the West Entrance is about 33 miles via US 2. Budget roughly an hour to West Glacier.
Do they take reservations?
The website does not mention reservations; call (406) 844-0244 if you have a large group.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. There is a dedicated kids menu and a non-alcoholic house root beer.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes. Tamarack publishes a separate gluten-free menu.
When is the best time to go?
Weekday happy hour runs 3–5 PM, Thursday is ramen night from 5 PM, and Sunday brunch with a mimosa bar runs 11 AM–2 PM.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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