Finding gluten-free food options can be a challenge when you travel or live in less urban environments. For example, back in college, when I got diagnosed with celiac disease, there wasn’t a single place in Bozeman where I felt safe eating out. Luckily, the dining situation has since changed!
I compiled a list of my favorite places to go when we eat or order out in Bozeman. When eating out, it’s always essential to voice your allergies to your server for extra clarity and safety.
A few of our favorite places in Bozeman are not only full of great food but an all-around great time! One thing that is so fun about downtown Bozeman restaurants is the ability to take a stroll after dinner.
Gluten-free Guide to Bozeman
There are varying degrees of comfort when it comes to gluten-free dining. For these lists, I am going off personal experience and my experience eating at these restaurants with celiac disease. Although I may not have gotten a reaction, it is crucial to express your dietary restrictions to your server before ordering, just in case.
1. Bitterroot Bistro
Named Bozeman’s best new Restaurant of 2024, Bitterroot Bistro is the definition of local. From handmade to table is truly what this restaurant delivers. Most of the entrees can be made gluten-free and the chefs are incredibly careful in their preparation. While not everything can be accommodated, the menu offers a delicious decadent variety of dishes and desserts.
2. Seven Sushi
Sushi in Montana…I know what you are thinking at this exact moment, you are reading the name of the restaurant. But, just trust me, this sushi is fantastic, and they have an entirely gluten-free menu and a DEDICATED FRYER! Seven Sushi takes a lot of pride in their rolls and their care for their customers with food allergies. Did I also mention…they deliver? During the pandemic, this was one of our favorite weekend delivery date nights. We would eat sushi on the porch and watch the sunset from our lawn chairs.
3. Five on Black
Another fast-casual dining experience right downtown in Bozeman. It’s funny because this location was one of my favorite Pho restaurants in college, and when that went away, Five on Black moved into the site and is a great alternative. Five on Black is a delicious Brazilian food restaurant that is set up as a “choose your own adventure” style eatery. The entire menu is gluten-free and dairy-free unless you choose to order their fried cheese bread (which honestly looks so good, I am very jealous I can’t indulge!). Not only is Five on Black full of flavor, but the customization also allows you to personalize your bowl.
4. Tanglewood
Upscale dining and a superb atmosphere draw you into Tanglewood. The first time we went to Tanglewood, it was to celebrate my mom’s birthday, and I was nervous I would be able to eat anything on the menu. Do you take a look at the menu before you go to a restaurant? I remember sitting in my house looking at the menu and feeling like it would be another dinner of drinking water and watching my family eat, but my dad said they did gluten-free options, to my surprise. Although not outwardly advertised, they are very capable of managing allergies, and most of their menu has a gluten-free alternative; you just have to ask!
Image courtesy of Tanglewood
5. Montana Ale Works
Montana Ale Works is a Bozeman staple! The food is terrific, and the restaurant itself is part railroad car from the original railroad that passed through Bozeman. If you have 0 allergies, I would suggest getting the chicken quesadilla (I used to get this all the time before I got diagnosed with celiac disease). Still, if you have allergies of any kind, their staff can assist you in choosing the best option for your needs. There is a reason that Montana Ale Works is voted ‘Best in Bozeman’ year after year because this place is a well-oiled machine! They have such personable service, fantastic food, and the vibes are great! Montana Ale Works won’t disappoint whether you are dining on the patio (weather permitted) or stopping by for an early dinner after a day at Bridger Bowl.
6. Hooked
Hooked is an incredible little sushi restaurant in Downtown Bozeman. They have traditional Japanese style rolls and they can make almost anything gluten free from their sushi menu. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and I have eaten there probably 15 times and enjoyed it every time!
There are more!
More options in Bozeman offer safe gluten-free dining, but these are my favorites. Although we don’t eat out a ton, we tend to go to the five options above for a great meal and a good time. Of the options above, our go-to for lunch is Farmacy, then to Whistle Pig for dinner, and Tanglewood for an occasion. At first glance, it may look like some of the options above aren’t celiac friendly, but although not outwardly marketed, I have put them to the test year after year, meal after meal, and love the variety of good eats and options above!
Give these a try and tag me so I can see where you eat in Bozeman!
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