Laughing Grizzly Restaurant, Bar & Casino — Restaurant in Missoula

If i could give 0 stars i would. I've been coming into your establishment for years and have never been treated as rude as i was today. Your casino attendant is more worried about NOT giving anyone a free breakfast then she is about giving guests a nice and pleasant experience. She is basically profiling guests as they come thru the door. It being a lazy Sunday morning I decide to go get some breakfast and since I'm not working today I'm in my comfy sweats etc etc.... I have money. I spend money at casinos. I never asked for your "free" breakfast but i did ask for breakfast when i sat at one of the machines. I was on my 2nd 20 dollar bill when she came and asked me what i wanted to drink...i said a water and I'd like to order some breakfast. She said "Ohhhh we'll get to that in awhile"....I was confused but waited another 10 mins til she brought me my water. I asked her again about breakfast and she gave me a little menu placard and said you have to play 20 bux first and she left again! I tried to tell this rude and disrespectful lady that i had been playing and she just looked me up and down and said what do u want?? I was starving so i just ordered Eggs n hash with French Toast. She said its gonna be 2 bux and i said that was totally fine! I proceeded to wait nearly a half hour for this breakfast that came to me cold. I ate the eggs and just wanted to get out of there. I asked for a To-Go box and she said "No!" You can't take any breakfasts with you"! I said i paid for the French Toast. She said NO loudly. I asked for a manager and she told me No again. Then she told me i was being kicked out and banned from the Restaurant after i asked for a box at the counter from a nice waitress. This rude casino attendant had short spiky blonde hair and no name tag. I was a GM in a restaurant and this behavior should not be tolerated. I will NEVER be back unless this is rectified and i will tell as many people as i can to NOT patronize your...

I have ordered food to be delivered from these guys through Cafe Courier 3 or 4 times and it was pretty good. Tonight I was in the mood for a salad so I thought I'd try their "Smoke in the Hen House" salad. It was supposed to consist of "Smoked chicken atop fresh spring mix, cucumbers, red onion, toasted almonds, goat cheese, and strawberries tossed in a citrus champagne vinaigrette". When it arrived I checked and didn't see any chicken. I called the Laughing Grizzly to inquire and the girl told me the kitchen had made the salad for in house (she said it looked really nice) and she had "dumped" it into the box. She said the chicken was in there, I stirred it around and didn't see any chicken. She said I could bring it in and she could fix it (kinda defeats the whole purpose of delivery) but there's nothing else SHE could do and I should call the manager tomorrow. I gave her my number and told her to have the manager call me (seems like standard customer service). So I began eating the salad and eventually found some finely chopped pieces of chicken-maybe a quarter of a quarter of a breast's worth. In addition no cucumber or toasted almonds. The red onion was in large chunks-the only thing not finely chopped. The vinaigrette was good. And the price for this salad the size of an appetizer......$12.95. I'm awaiting the manager's call but I'm not holding my breath. UPDATE: Here we are three weeks later. I got a call from the manager the day after my original post. He was going to check into my order and make things right. He also promised he'd send me his card and if there ever were any problems "I should give him a call". Never got a card, never heard from them again. Never will order...

The "Laughing Grizzly" isn't winning any Michelin stars, but it's a solid, reliable spot for anyone craving classic diner comfort with a side of hangover-busting libations. Let's be real, sometimes you just need a mountain of crispy hash browns, a perfectly greasy burger, or a stack of french toast, and this place delivers. The portions are generous – you definitely won't leave hungry.

The food itself is exactly what you'd expect from a good diner: simple, hearty, and satisfying. Think crispy bacon, eggs cooked exactly to your liking, and several unique dishes to help a hungover customer. Which leads to, crucially, they have a full bar. This isn't just a token beer and wine situation; they've got all the classic cocktails, and the bartenders seem to have a sixth sense for what you need to nurse a rough morning (or afternoon). Their Ceasars and Bloody Mary is a local legend, and for good reason.

The staff is consistently friendly and attentive, even when the place is packed. Speaking of packed, weekends can be a bit of a zoo, so be prepared to wait. However, during the week, you can usually snag a table without much fuss.

The atmosphere is cozy, if a little cramped. The tables are close together, which can be a bit tight, but it also lends itself to a lively, bustling vibe. It's the kind of place where you overhear snippets of everyone's conversations, and it feels surprisingly inviting.

In summary, a no-frills, dependable diner that excels at what it does best: serving up delicious comfort food and potent drinks in a friendly, if slightly snug, environment. If you're looking for a fancy dining experience, this isn't it. But if you want a solid meal, a strong drink, and a warm atmosphere, you...