Cafe Kandahar

5++ stars. First please disregard the recent negative reviews. Those potential diners missed an extraordinary opportunity because they did not respect the reservation process. This is a small intimate restaurant with limited seating capacity that is even more reduced now due to COVID restrictions. Don’t reserve a table and try to change within the stated deadline. You’re doing yourself and the owner a disservice. Dalise Blanton is very hands-on with reservation requests and went out of her way to ensure our party was well-accommodated. Now onto the meal. I’ve been coming to Café Kandahar for over 15 years and it only gets better. I’ve lived in NYC for 18 years and Chef Andy could easily compete with the the best in Manhattan. Yet he’s right there at the base of the Big Mountain, serving up Montana-inspired cuisine that will rival any fine dining experience in the world. He and his exceptional staff will sear this culinary encounter into your memory forever. Also, understanding that some patrons might be new to this level of dining, I assure you it’s also an incredible value for quality. As I write this, I’m torn because I consider Café Kandahar one of the great hidden treasures of Montana! Now it will be even harder to get a reservation!