As you drive around Great Falls, you’ll likely see some new businesses that are open, construction underway for other businesses, and a few "closed" signs, too. Here's a look at some of them:
Ocean Star Seafood Co.
Coming soon: 1420 Market Place Drive
Coming soon to the former Black Bear Diner location next to Chili's restaurant, Ocean Star Seafood Co. will be a buffet-style restaurant featuring all you can eat seafood and sushi. A spokesperson told MTN that construction is expected to continue for another few weeks, with an opening aimed for January.
The Station District Bar & Eatery
Coming soon: 119 River Drive North
In addition to the new Station District Lofts at 119 River Drive North next to the Milwaukee Station in Great Falls, there will also be new dining options for everyone to enjoy:
- Yama - Asian Kitchen, an Asian-fusion concept with an accent on Thai cuisine
- Barrio Cantina, serving authentic Mexican cuisine
- Cascata, featuring Italian entrees
- Big Sky Grill, with American fare featuring Montana products
- Café with a variety of coffee and espresso beverages.
Pizza Ranch
Coming soon: 2515 10th Avenue South
The former Joann location will become the Old West-themed buffet restaurant, Pizza Ranch. Pizza Ranch’s franchise development department told MTN they plan to begin construction on the building early next year, opening sometime in 2025. It will also have an "arcade zone" of more than 5,000 square feet. It will also feature party rooms.
Vogue Bubble Tea & Coffee Bar
5320 10th Avenue South
Vogue serves coffee, espressos, lattes, blending drinks, smoothies, fruit teas, milk teas, and pastries. Construction is still underway on Vogue inside the Walmart on the east side of Great Falls; they are shooting for a grand opening in December 2024. Click here for the Instagram page.
Ryan's Cash & Carry
833 Smelter Avenue NE
The business closed about five years and has been empty since. We have confirmed that the lot will soon be home to a new car wash.
Mi Rancho/Stadium Sports Bar & Casino
1121 Fifth Street South
The Stadium Sports Bar & Casino has some big changes coming as well. The Mexican restaurant Mi Rancho relocated nearly a year ago to inside Stadium, and will be closing on December 1st. Their location in Helena will remain open. Stadium will be completing renovations throughout the month of December, adding a liquor store and bringing back their old "bar food" menu featuring pizza, wings, and cheesesticks. The renovations are expected to be complete by January 1st.
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
1101 Seventh Street South
Old Chicago plans to open in the former Boston’s Pizza location on Seventh Street South. The new owners are currently working on an extensive remodel. Mike Malmberg, Vice President of the Johnson Restaurant Group in charge of the Great Falls location, said, “We’ll have 40 beers on tap along with pizza and taproom fare.” Malmberg says with the craft beers on tap, the restaurant will try to make sure as many of them as possible are local beers. There are currently three Old Chicago locations in Montana - Billings, Bozeman, and Missoula.
Vintage Sellers
On The Move
Liquor store Vintage Sellers will be moving from their location in the 2Js Fresh Market building on Smelter Avenue to a new spot at West Bank Landing along Third Street NW. The new building is currently being renovated, and owners hope to move in by January.
Joann
Now open: 1200 10th Avenue South
The Joann store in Great Falls reopened two weeks ago at their new location on the west side of Holiday Village Mall, and will host an official grand reopening celebration on Friday, November 22nd. The store sells fabric and yarn, sewing supplies, arts and crafting supplies, and holiday decor.
Know of a new business opening in Great Falls, or a big move or change for an existing business? Let us know at krtvnews@krtv.com.
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