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    Alley Bistro

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    #1 of 14 Restaurants in Ennis
    $$ - $$$, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    59 Mt Highway 287, Ennis, MT 59729-9117
    +1 406-682-5695
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    4.5 109 reviews
    #1 of 14 Restaurants in Ennis, Montana
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner
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    59 Mt Highway 287, Ennis, MT 59729-9117
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    All reviews pot roast pizza chicken piccata fish tacos halibut special canadian bacon mash potatoes soup sandwiches bowling alley green beans huckleberry cream pie this small restaurant tasted wonderful fun evening pleasant surprise service was great
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    Reviewed December 11, 2018
    Average

    The atmosphere is pretty good given that it is attached to a bowling alley. The food was good but not great. My meat was slightly overcooked so that decreased my satisfaction overall. Dessert was average as well. Not great but not bad. Average.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank leslieh1314
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded December 12, 2018

    I’m sorry that you didn’t have a 5 Star experience....that’s what we strive for! Please come back and let me treat you to a shrimp cargo! Shannon Heckler

    Reviewed October 29, 2018
    Alley Bistro is Fantastic!

    The atmosphere is great, the food is really really good, there is a full bar, plenty of room and pizza to go! The only thing is if you have a large party, DO make a reservation! The fish tacos were amazing!

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank czwhiting
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded October 31, 2018

    I’m glad you enjoyed the Alley Bistro! With our liquor license we can only serve beer and wine which we have a great selection of! We hope to see you again soon!!!

    Reviewed September 29, 2018 via mobile
    yummy find

    This restaurant was recommended by a local as their favorite place to go out to dinner at so we decided we must try it. we were a little thrown off by the appearance (a bowling alley) but after entering the restaurant we were greeted by...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank char91518
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded October 1, 2018

    Thank you for stopping by and giving us a try! We really appreciate your business and we hope to see you again someday! Have a wonderful day!!!

    Reviewed September 16, 2018
    One of the better restaurants in the area.

    As in the title, it's one of the better restaurants in the area. In this rural area of MT ( nearly all of MT ) restaurants are fairly scarce. I would definitely return to this restaurant.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank MiddleRiverBob
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2018

    Thank you for stopping by! We hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed August 30, 2018
    A Very Pleasant Surprise

    Very reasonably priced good food in an unlikely spot. I had a wonderful fresh halibut dinner. The halibut was well prepared with a light sauce and some veggies on the side. The portion was twice the size that I expected. Quick service, good wine by...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    1  Thank zebramidge
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded September 1, 2018

    Thank you for stopping by! We really appreciate your business and hope to see you again!

    Reviewed August 22, 2018 via mobile
    Second visit ... still great!

    Returned after about 4 yrs ... Ennis is a great little town (though I hate to advertise that ... don’t want it to become overrun with tourists!) The Alley Bistro was just as busy and fun as before. Hubs and I split the Smoked Trout...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Nana9090
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded August 23, 2018

    Thank you for coming back! We really appreciate your business and look forward in seeing you again.......hopefully sooner than 4 years!

    Reviewed August 19, 2018
    Super service.. Super Food

    It was a Friday night duper crowded. We decided we wanted to do a togo and eat as a picnic.. The food came fast and was a beauiful as if we were dining in. I look forward to returning!!

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Travel333333A
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded August 21, 2018

    Thank you for not leaving and giving the to go service a try! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and are even more happy that you want to come back!

    Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful Dinner!!

    Our family of 5 enjoyed an amazing dinner here. Yes, it is in a building attached to a bowling alley, had its own separate entrance. The wait staff was excellent, the food excellent and we had the leftovers the next night. Very good quality food...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank HappyGirlAdventurer
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded August 15, 2018

    We are so happy you enjoyed your dinners! I do agree.....reservations are a good idea. You never know what the crowd will be like. We hope to see you again real soon!

    Reviewed August 11, 2018 via mobile
    Great food and outstanding service

    Our server was Sue, and she was one of the best we've ever encountered anywhere. We ordered the chicken fried steak and the chicken piccata, and both were excellent. Don't pass up the huckleberry vinaigrette salad dressing -- sounds weird, but it's amazingly delicious! Wish...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank goodeye67
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    We are so happy you had a great experience at The Alley Bistro! We look forward in seeing you again someday. Have a wonderful day!

    Reviewed August 10, 2018
    What a surprise!

    Who would expect to find such a varied menu and expertly prepared food in this small restaurant next to a bowling alley? Our party of four were pleased with all of our dishes. Two ordered the duck breast with cherry reduction, and two of us...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank maryschroeder
    Shannon H, Owner at Alley Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2018

    We are so happy you stopped by and enjoyed your meals! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    Don't know about the gift cards, but I would think they would work out something.
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