We’re lucky to live in a state where dining with a view is the norm. From our rooftop restaurants to our waterfront eateries, it’s never difficult to find a place where your meal is only one of the top attractions. But if you’ve ever been to Schafer’s Restaurant in Bigfork, you just might agree that the views there are unparalleled.

Schafer’s Restaurant is located at the top of Woods Bay, overlooking Flathead Lake.

Schafer’s Restaurant Facebook This means the views are fantastic in every direction.

If you’re lucky enough to be seated outdoors in the summertime, you’ll be treated to views like this.

Schafer’s Facebook It’s difficult to get up and leave once you’ve been seated here.

But no matter where you’re seated, your view will be amazing.

Schafer’s Facebook The Bigfork area is one of the most beautiful parts of Montana, and this restaurant is perfectly located to showcase it all.

But as amazing as the views are, people come to restaurants for the food. Rest assured, you will not be disappointed here.

FallenLeafGal / TripAdvisor Schafer’s serves a menu consisting mainly of locally grown and raised food, wild seafood, and organic produce.

The menu changes seasonally, but it always includes plenty of classic entrees.

Scafer’s Facebook You can choose from the full dinner menu or the lighter lounge menu, which is full of scrumptious small plates. A weekend brunch is also served.

But no matter what you order for dinner (or brunch), you’ll definitely want to take a look at the dessert menu.

Schafer’s Facebook Between the cheesecakes and the huckleberry delicacies, turning down dessert here is virtually impossible.

Schafer’s is open Wednesday - Saturday for dinner from 5 - 8 p.m.

Dick M / TripAdvisor On Sundays, they’re also open from 9 - 2 for brunch.

 

Schafer’s Restaurant Facebook

This means the views are fantastic in every direction.

Schafer’s Facebook

It’s difficult to get up and leave once you’ve been seated here.

The Bigfork area is one of the most beautiful parts of Montana, and this restaurant is perfectly located to showcase it all.

FallenLeafGal / TripAdvisor

Schafer’s serves a menu consisting mainly of locally grown and raised food, wild seafood, and organic produce.

Scafer’s Facebook

You can choose from the full dinner menu or the lighter lounge menu, which is full of scrumptious small plates. A weekend brunch is also served.

Between the cheesecakes and the huckleberry delicacies, turning down dessert here is virtually impossible.

Dick M / TripAdvisor

On Sundays, they’re also open from 9 - 2 for brunch.

Address: 14735 Sylvan Drive, Bigfork, MT, 59911

Come take in the views at Schafer’s Restaurant this summer and decide for yourself if they’re the best in Montana. And if you can’t make it to Bigfork anytime soon, here’s a list of some other eateries with fantastic views.

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