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tents or RVs), and
Yellow Bay State Park
(Hwy. 35, 15 miles north of Polson at mile mark-
er 17, 406/982-3034, May 1-Sept. 30, $15 tents or RVs).
If you cannot survive on cherries alone, there are a number of gourmet restaurants con-
centrated around Bigfork. Located in the riverside Coyote Riverhouse Inn & Cabins
($125-225), the
Coyote Roadhouse Restaurant
(602 Three Eagle Ln./Hwy. 209, between
Bigfork and Ferndale, 406/837-1233 or 406/250-7286,
www.coyoteroadhouse.com
, by re-
servation only, $30-60) is a highly acclaimed restaurant with several awards to its credit
and a
Mobil Guide
three-star rating. Chef Gary Hasting's menu changes nightly and offers a
creative and mouthwatering selection of Cajun, Southwestern, Mayan, and Tuscan-inspired
specialties.
Right in Bigfork,
ShowThyme
(548 Electric Ave., Bigfork, 406/837-0707,
www.showthyme.com
,
5pm-close Tues.-Sat., $16-29) offers creative American
cuisine—from warm brie salad to roasted rack of lamb and planked Alaskan king sal-
mon—that will delight foodies. Steeped in local history,
Bigfork Inn
(604 Electric Ave.,
406/837-6680,
www.bigforkinn.com
,
5pm-close daily, $17-36) is a lovely spot for a hearty
meal. Choose from specialties like smoked mixed grill, Haus or Gypsy Schnitzel, Crispy
Country Inn Duck or prime rib. Also in town,
Mosaic
(408 Bridge St., 406/837-2923,
www.mosaicbigfork.com
,
11am-2pm and 5pm-close Tues.-Sat., $13-23) offers an elegant
and deliciously eclectic menu with such options as mojito-marinated chicken breast, duck
curry, and slow-cooked huckleberry soy-glazed baby back ribs. Opening in spring 2014, try
Flathead Lake Brewing Company
(116 Holt Dr., Bigfork, 406/837-0353,
wwwflathead-
lakebrewing.com
,
call for hours and prices) for more casual pub-type fare in a festive en-
vironment.
For breakfast and lunch, the hands-down favorite in the Flathead Valley is the
Echo
Lake
Café
(1195
Hwy.
83,
Bigfork,
406/837-4252
or
406/837-1000,
6:30am-2:30pm
daily,
$7.25-10.75),
where
everything
is
homemade and fabulous. Be prepared to wait in line with locals for a table.
In Polson, lovers of all things pink will delight in the pinkaliciousness at
Betty's Diner
(49779 Hwy. 93, 406/883-1717, 7am-9:30pm Wed.-Mon., 7am-4pm Tues.). The good-
ness starts with breakfast ($8-11) including specialties for “kids and old farts.” Lunch
($8-10.75) includes such classic diner favorites as burgers, cheesesteaks, patty melts, and
other sandwiches. Dinner ($12-16) is everything from New York strip to shrimp baskets and
chicken-fried steak. For authentic Thai food in Polson, try
Hot Spot Thai
(50440 Hwy. 93,
