Our mission was to create a epic dining experience on Flathead Lake in Polson Montana based on a combination of location, ambience, food quality and service. We built a beautiful restaurant that offers you jaw dropping views of one of the world’s most beautiful locations. We created a diverse menu that focuses on local favorites while meeting travelers expectations. And, we’ve hired the best servers in the area and provide special professional training.
For the winter season, dinner reservations are suggested, but not required. We offer open seating based on first come, first served.
Based on 514 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, MT 59860
Phone: (406) 883-1425
Website: http://thelakeviewshoe.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Valerie Wright
We read the reviews beforehand and despite some negative reviews decided to come…. Especially because of the owner’s responses which we loved! We were expecting a long wait….. Nope. We were expecting food that was just OK… And quite the opposite…… It was freaking amazing… All of it! I had the Buffalo sirloin and my husband had the prime rib…. Both were cooked to perfection…. And the garlic mashed potatoes…. ! We live in Illinois so likely won’t be back to this area…. But if we are…. We will definitely come again! The service was great (Thanks Alley!), food was amazing and the view….. Priceless!
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Christopher Chambers
One of the only higher end restaurants in town. Food is good though kitchen has been taking a while to get food out, so be prepared to spend some time. Service is exceptional. Pizza is really good. Steaks have been cooked properly, though lack any salt and pepper. Burgers are a good choice, but also lack any salt and pepper. Costs are on the higher side, but not going to break the bank. Would recommend.
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Tiffany Ridenour
We dined here in Aug 2022 and unfortunately due to smoke the view was limited, but still a very nice spot! Our service was kind and attentive and our food was great. We enjoyed the crab cakes and I had the reuben and a bloody mary. All super tasty!
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Emily Thueson
Fantastic! Delicious food. Friendly. Even turned a TV to PBS kids for the little without us asking or even noticing til kiddo did. Well done!
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Maja Morzynska
On our last night in Montana before heading home to Canada decided to go for a nice dinner. We drove past The Shoe a few time and it always looked busy so we figured it has to be good so decided to go and have dinner there. When we arrived the place was packed and for a table for two we had to wait an hour. Not a problem. When we came back we were seated on the patio by Cheryl the manager. We waited about 15 min before we asked one of the staff for a menu. After about 30 min Cheryl brought us the menus. Once again waited for another 30min or longer before Cheryl checked on us and took our order as there was no severs. I have to say that there was a couple that came in at the same time as us and was seated in another are of the patio and they were served in a very timely fashion. We waited for about an hour for our food which was not very good. Cheryl was the only saving grace that day and was kind enough to comp our meal. If we are ever in the area again we will not be going back.
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Elizabeth Parkinson
7/5/2023 We debated on whether or not to eat here due to a few iffy reviews recently. Hubby and kids wanted a nice steak so we called and made a reservation for 7pm. They had a large group come in between our phone call around 4pm and arriving just before 7pm and advised us that food would probably take 1-1.5 hrs to get due to the group. We decided to be seated and wait. We ordered some chips and salsa while waiting for dinner. It took just under an hour to be served dinner but it was well worth the wait! Everyone enjoyed their steaks and I enjoyed my gluten free pizza side note: food orders have to be placed prior to 8pm so just make sure you arrive early enough to get your order in. Everyone was nice and friendly.
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Lamm Chop
We stopped in for a quick bite to eat. We sat an hour before we got drinks. The waitress never came back except to bring soup. It took the manager to get us our food which tasted like it had sat in the window. The mashed potatoes were crusted over. The potato skins were hard. The food was cold but the manager was very nice and a couple of the other waitresses. We’re nice never saw our waitress again
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Ryan
I went there with my family, which our waitress got our first drinks to the table fast and that was about it. The food took about an hour and a half to arrive to the table which only part of it looked appealing. The taste wasn’t as bad as the looks of our meals and by the time we were done eating we sat there for half an hour just waiting for the check till we had to go to the front and get someone else to help us which they were very respectful. Also the owner of this establishment has told my mother we may not return after she said it was mediocre which we gladly won’t be coming back. Needs better staffing and a better owner. 🙂
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Lena Graham
They were understaffed and could have used one additional server that evening, and their kitchen really does stop cooking at 8pm so order has to be in by 7:59pm. And outside, there are bugs flying around. Bugs like water and bugs like food, so sitting outside lakeside means you’ll have to shoo away some flying insects once in a while.
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NW Construction
We’ve been to the Shoe twice in the past two weeks and food has been delicious. The food service is slow but we enjoyed the spectacular view and our server…GA girl is awesome! The boat dock area is getting a little low, so be carful if you plan to park there.
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