GREAT FALLS — The Station District Bar & Eatery in Great Falls announced recently that it will open to the public on Friday, January 17, 2025.
It is at 119 River Drive North, part of the new Station District Lofts building complex. The facility is next to the Milwaukee Station Tower on River Drive and opened in October, featuring 121 units, including studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom options.
Among the dining options:
- 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.
A social media post states: "Customers will pay and enter their phone number to receive a text when the order is ready for pickup. Craft beer, cocktails, old-school arcade games, and shuffleboard are available to top off the meal. TVs throughout the space show sports and local sporting events."
A news release states: "This unique concept spans two floors, offering an elaborate food service operation with a spacious bar and both indoor and outdoor seating. The second-floor event space is the perfect location for corporate meetings, private events and holiday parties. The outdoor patio features views of the Missouri and can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests."
Tyson Holzheimer of Great Falls is the hospitality director for the Station Project. Holzheimer is a big fan of traveling and food and wants to bring some of what he has seen in other food halls here to Montana.
Holzheimer told KRTV in October, “I don't think there’s anything else like it in Montana, and I would venture to say there’s nothing like it in surrounding states either. I've been to many food halls that are really cool, that are similar. Nothing has views of a beautiful river like this, nothing has, you know, big event spaces like this, this patio is super unique."
Additionally, half of the taps at the bar will be from Montana breweries.
“If we support the local economy, we support local vendors, local farmers, they’re going to support us, and in turn, it just works out for everybody,” said Holzheimer. “We’re hoping to get everyone up and about or relaxing with a cocktail and with a bite to eat."
The inside can seat 200 people, as well as a full bar, lounge area, coffee shop, and game room. They will also have an upstairs area with a balcony and an outdoor patio.
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