Flathead Lake Lodge
RANCH DINING
Fine Dining, with a Western Flare
Meals at our Montana ranch are a mix of satisfying home cooking, hearty staples, international influences, local ingredients and touches of the West. All meals are made from scratch by Chef Rob, while Pastry Chef Kaitlin brings her special touch to our desserts, pastries and treats. New for 2025: our on-site bakery has its own dedicated space for pastries, treats and espresso drinks. It’s part of our all-inclusive offerings and is open daily for guests.
Meanwhile, our dining menus highlight fine cuts of Montana-raised local meats, fresh produce and decadent desserts. From bison tenderloin to homemade huckleberry pancakes, baked beans and our famous undone brownies, our culinary team makes sure you leave with satisfied taste buds and a true taste of Montana.
- BREAKFAST RIDE
- LUNCH RIDE
- MOUNTAIN STEAK FRY
A Family-Oriented Morning Ride
A leisurely, early morning outing, our breakfast ride takes guests on horseback up a forested ridge where you’re greeted with a campfire, bacon, pancakes and coffee in the woods.
An Advanced Horseback Ride
A multi-hour activity, our lunch ride takes experienced riders across the ranch’s diverse terrain to our cabin overlooking Swan Lake.
A Weekly Tradition
A Wednesday night tradition, guests head to steak fry by horseback or vintage fire truck and enjoy steaks – with all the fixings – cooked over an open flame in our mountain meadow.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Saloon
Breakfast
Our commitment to home cooking and delectable meals is a tradition that’s been in place for eight decades. During your stay, you’ll enjoy mouth-watering culinary offerings, with many ingredients sourced from around northwest Montana and the Flathead Valley. Start the day off right with breakfast, which is often served from our outdoor kitchen.
Sample Menu
- French Toast with Berries, Cream and Warm Syrup
- Scrambled Eggs
- Honey Cured Bacon
- Home Fries
- Cereal and Toast Bar with Fresh Fruit
Lunch
Lunch at the lodge is one of our favorite meals. Each day has its own theme, taking guests on a culinary journey. This is also the best time to try the cookie of the day (although you can always swing by the on-site bakery to pick up a sweet treat, too).
Sample Menu
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chickpea Wrap
- Mac & Cheese
- Stewed Okra
- Salad Bar
- Fresh Cookies
Dinner
Dinner is always a highlight of the day. Some guests will pick out their dining room spot for the week, while others will move to a new table each night, especially as dinner is the perfect time to catch up with friends and enjoy tasty offerings after a day soaking up life at the ranch.
Sample Menu
- Parsnip, Flax & Blueberry Salad
- Pork Shank with Parmesan Risotto, Kale, Maitake and Huckleberry Pasilla Gastrique
- Roasted Sabayon with Strawberries
Saddlesore Saloon
Located inside the Main Lodge and open daily from 2-11 p.m., our quaint saloon is here to quench your needs after a fun adventure-filled day at the ranch. Cozy up in our inside bar or enjoy sitting on the deck and sipping your cocktail looking out over Flathead Lake. Enjoy daily happy hour at 5 p.m., including a chef’s choice of appetizers, while you catch up with lodge guests and meet new friends.
The saloon menu features a curated selection of premium spirits and liquors, wines and local and domestic beers.
Wine Menu
- Inclusive white wine selection: Champagne, Roederer Estate Brut; Rose’, Whispering Angel; Sauvignon Blanc, Round Pond; Sauvignon Blanc, Loveblock; Pinot Grigio, Livio Felluga; Chenin Blanc, Marc Bredif; Chardonnay, Morgan Highland; Chardonnay, Macon-Villages
- Inclusive red wine selection: Pinot Noir, Obsidian Ride; Pinot Noir, Chanson de Bourgogne; Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenefick Ranch; Cabernet Sauvignon, Poggio al Tufo; Merlot, Chateau Recougne; Malbec, Red Schooner; Syrah, Truchard; Syrah, Chateau Saint Cosme
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Families
While we’re an all-inclusive resort in Bigfork, Montana, over the years we’ve been told we’re more like a family summer camp.
Families
Lodging
Guests at our Montana ranch resort enjoy cozy, mountain-inspired ambience in historic log lodges, cozy cabins and comfortable suites.
Lodging
Adventure
With nearly 2,000 acres of beautiful Montana landscapes, our guest ranch runs from the shore of Flathead Lake to the top of the Swan Mountains.
Adventure
Rates
When you book a Montana ranch vacation at our resort on Flathead Lake, your stay is all-inclusive.
Rates
Dining
Meals at our Montana ranch are a mix of satisfying home cooking, hearty staples, international influences, local ingredients and touches of the West.
Dining
About
An Averill family tradition since 1945, we've been welcoming guests to our home in Bigfork, Montana for more than seven decades.