Granary

1500 Poly Dr., Billings, MT - (406) 259-3488

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Posted By Michael Stern on July 18, 2005 4:44 AM

The Granary is a beautiful old building that was part of Billings Polytechnic Institute before World War II, but lay empty from the mid-1940s into the 1970s. It was then made into a fancy restaurant; and again in 2004 it was bought, remodeled, and reconceived to be what it is today: the finest place in Billings to dine. Suave service, comfortable accommodations, a serious wine list, and a contemporary menu are its hallmarks.

The interior décor is chic log-cabin West and meals are urbane and sophisticated but with a western twist. That twist is primarily in the variety and quality of beef on the menu. We had a sirloin steak, which was one of the best in a land of really good steaks. You can also get a rib eye, tenderloin, prime rib, or Kobe New York strip (for $49). Non beef entrees include the likes of Thai orange salmon, maple leaf duck breast, and a pineapple green chili bone-in pork chop.

The dessert menu is strange for its dearth of chocolate; but fancy-pants sweet tooths will have no problem choosing from among such luxuries as a caramelized blueberry napoleon, passion fruit mousse, and a crème brulee trio (lemon, strawberry, and vanilla bean).

The cocktail list is tempting indeed. Jane loved her pomegranate mojito; there are different margaritas and three champagne cocktails: rose royal, French (with gin), and a Kir imperial.

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