The Den

Don't let the outside of this building fool you! It looks rather small from outside and it could use an updated sign but it's quite the gem inside. We went here on our vacation after a recommendation from a friend. She said it was the best food she had in Kalispell. And it didn't disappoint! We came on a Sunday night and had the short ribs and lamb. So good! We also ordered a kids size of the pasta dish, which was also devoured by the kiddos. Note that they don't have a kids menu, but you can order kids size portions of their regular menu items. My husband and I each had a craft drink as well which was delicious - actually it was probably one of the best drinks I've had!

This place doesn't scream high end. Very humble parking lot and decor. Additionally, the vibe is like your best friend's house more than anything. The entire evening they played Kings of Leon, Staind, sprinkled with some Bush and Five Finger Death Punch. So at first the price points kinda surprised me and made me question if this was gonna be an overpriced 3 stars, but I was shocked, no, stunned at how good literally everything was. The cocktails (Bees Knees, Cadillac Marg, and Casa Oro) were delicious, and the food... oh here we go: Brussel Sprouts were some of the best I've ever had. Most places do them the same and have all the same issues of partial burning and variable seasoning, but the flavor was so consistent and the crisp texture and warmth of the sprout leaves left me craving more and more. The Bread and Things with the semi spice garlic butter and cheese was amazing. My short rib, well, as my server Clintin (a mega chill dude btw) said, "You could eat that with a straw" and that's exactly right. So tender! With some homemade chunky mashed potatoes.Bottom line, completely worth every penny. Speaking of pennies, for 4 cocktails, 2 apps, and 2 entrees, it was 150 before tip.

I'm hesitant to rave about this establishment because I don't want it to become so popular that its hard to get a table, and yet I want them to be wildly successful so that they never go out of business!The hospitality of the host was welcoming and not overbearing. He was able to guide us and make suggestions on both food and drink that we took and were not disappointed in. The service was impeccable. The hand crafted cocktails were the best I've had in the valley. Our food came out surprisingly fast and was cooked to perfection. My husband got the Korean chicken and bread pudding, and I got the braised short ribs. The chicken had the most crispy breading, and yet was some of the juiciest chicken we've ever consumed. The bread pudding was not soggy or overly sweet. It was delicious (and that's coming from someone who doesn't like bread pudding). The ribs fell off the bone and melted in my mouth! The glaze and sides of my dish were paired perfectly.The exterior of the distillery looks like a house. The inside is small and cozy with wood paneling and mismatched chairs/tables. We went on a Sunday, early evening, and were 1 of 3 parties, so we were able to spread out. However, if the restaurant was full, it would be difficult to hold a conversation without others hearing it.The prices of the drinks are very expensive and the food was on the expensive side as well, but also worth it! These days, most places are expensive, but I can't say many of them are worth it, and this one is! For delicious food and cocktails, Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits and Distillery has my highest recommendation.

Really enjoyed this place. We decided to stop in one night on our way out to whitefish. Nice little spot. Customer service was great and everyone in there was having a good time. Atmosphere andvibe we’re really good. Sat in the back in a nice cozy table. The drinks were phenomenal. They make all their own liquor (obviously), elixirs, and mixes. They also have a really good kitchen. I was actually kinda surprised by the food. Who ever is back there seems to know what they are doing. We got the Korean fries chicken and waffles but instead of traditional waffles they make a savory bread pudding that was perfect for it. It’s also paired with a gochujang oil sauce that was really good. My wife got the pork tacos that were pretty amazing as well. The wash your jeans old fashion they make was perfect and their whisky was amazing. I highly recommend this place and will be back.Came back a second time and was still blown away by the food and drinks. Huge compliment to the chef. This is some of the best food I’ve had in the area. There drinks once again were amazing. We got their crispy chicken sandwich and it was amazing, the batter they use has so much flavor and it’s very unique. We also got the bolognese that was fantastic. We also tried the chicken pesto flat bread that was very good! My favorite appetizer we tried was the pork belly. Pork belly can be difficult to cook but this was perfect not to chewy and had a nice sear to it but still enough moisture throughout to be perfectly tender and the tangerine glaze compliments it perfectly. I would highly recommend trying that. If you haven’t been here I highly recommend it.

Jacob and his team went above and beyond by closing the restaurant for the night to accommodate our small party of 26 people. He was incredibly responsive to emails and so accommodating, making sure every detail was taken care of. They curated a delicious menu, and I’ve never seen Brussels sprouts disappear so quickly—those were especially amazing! The drinks were a huge hit with everyone as well. It was truly a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this cozy, charming venue to anyone looking for great service and a memorable time.

Best restaurant I've been to in a while! So happy we explored and found this place.Service-Fantastic!Food-AMAZINGCocktails-Delicious!The Blood Orange Fizz is like an adult Italian soda. The Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad was something I never knew I needed in my like. The Roasted Vegetable Tacos and Fish Tacos were both so unique and amazing. We took the Roasted Pineapple Ice cream home for dessert.... so worth it! Everything was simple but full of amazing flavor combinations.And the location! It's small, cozy and deceiving from the outside. Even the glassware is amazing!!Will defiantly be coming back to Kalispell just for this place.

The short Ribs were cooked to perfection. The hostess/waitress was friendly and attentive. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and the Den was the perfect small intimate place to do it!

Absolutely delicious food! The chips and salsa was flavorful and crunchy. We had veggie tacos and fish tacos. The fish was cooked so nicely with a good airy crunch. My teen really liked the caesar salad with jerk chicken. We also ordered the customer favorite - garlic and herb bread - it was so good! We also had a made-to-order roasted veggie flat bread with mushrooms. Everything was mouth-watering. I love the water in Montana too.