Billings’ food scene is one of the best sides to Billings. It’s full of local staples, iconic favorites, tucked-away finds, and places worth the drive. This page celebrates the restaurants, breweries, food trucks, and chefs that give Billings and the surrounding area its flavor.

Favorite LOCAL PATIOS to visit.

Summer in Billings is worth the wait, and when it finally arrives, there's nothing quite like pulling up a seat outside and soaking it all in. Whether you're catching up with a friend over cocktails with a Rimrock view, lingering over brunch in a sun-drenched courtyard, or watching the evening light stretch long across the city from a rooftop deck, our local restaurant scene has made the most of Montana's golden months. This year's Patio Dining Guide is your go-to for the best outdoor dining Billings has to offer, because after a long winter, you've earned a great meal in the sunshine. 

Originally printed in the July 2026 issue of Simply Local Magazine