5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Billings MT Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 8 restaurants in Downtown, Billings MT considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers Downtown Billings restaurants that hold a Google rating of 4.4 or higher but have fewer than 400 reviews. It is aimed at diners who want to try places that are newer or less widely known, and who are willing to look past a small review count. Eight qualifying businesses were considered. They are ranked by Google rating, and each entry shows its listed hours, address, price range where available, and what reviewers mention. Small review counts mean opinions can change quickly.
#1
Phonomenal Vietnamese Kitchen
★ 4.9 (116 Google reviews)Asian restaurant
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Phonomenal Vietnamese Kitchen is an Asian restaurant at 2716 3rd Ave N with a 4.9 rating from 116 Google reviews. Listed hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm, Friday from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 to 8 pm, and closed on weekends. The entrance and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention pho, beef vermicelli, Vietnamese coffee, Thai tea, shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce, and portions that are large. Several note that the food is served to go but there is seating to eat in.
Best for: Pho and Vietnamese coffee at lunch
- Address
- 2716 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm; Mon 11 am–2 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm
#2
NISHA THAI KITCHEN
★ 4.9 (79 Google reviews)Thai restaurant
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NISHA THAI KITCHEN is a Thai restaurant at 216 N Broadway with a 4.9 rating from 79 Google reviews. It is open from 11 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. The entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention chop suey, tom yum, crab rangoons, green curry, pad see ew, mango sticky rice and Thai tea. Several describe the staff as friendly and the dining room as clean, and one reviewer noted that the restaurant had only been open for a few months.
Best for: Thai curries and noodle dishes
- Address
- 216 N Broadway, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Thirsty Street Brewing Co
★ 4.8 (284 Google reviews)Brewery
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Thirsty Street Brewing Co is a brewery at 2123 First Ave N with a 4.8 rating from 284 Google reviews. Hours are 3 to 9 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 to 11 pm on Thursday, noon to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 pm on Sunday. It is listed with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a creative range of sours, an industrial-style taproom, a patio, pet-friendly seating and regular events. Some reviewers said the food was inconsistent, and one reported a canned beer that overflowed.
Best for: Sours, patio and taproom events
- Address
- 2123 First Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 3–9 pm; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 3–11 pm; Tue 3–9 pm; Wed 3–9 pm
#4
The Upper Room
★ 4.8 (55 Google reviews)New American restaurant
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The Upper Room is a New American restaurant at 4242 State Ave with a 4.8 rating from 55 Google reviews. It is open Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, and closed on Mondays and Sundays. The entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention locally sourced cooking, large portions at reasonable prices, sweet and savory pies, and muffins. The building is also a VFW hall, and one reviewer described an unwelcoming experience in the parking lot.
Best for: Date nights and homemade pies
- Address
- 4242 State Ave, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#5
M.A.D. Pizza
★ 4.6 (136 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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M.A.D. Pizza is a restaurant at 2417 Montana Ave with a 4.6 rating from 136 Google reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 9 pm, and closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. Google lists a bar on site, cocktails, a beer and wine selection, and reservations. Reviewers mention cheese crisps, an aloha pizza, fried pickles, and a cozy, trendy setting with a friendly server.
Best for: Pizza, fried pickles and a bar
- Address
- 2417 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4:30–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4:30–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4:30–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Downtown, Billings MT with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- M.A.D. Pizza takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Phonomenal Vietnamese Kitchen ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 116 reviews. NISHA THAI KITCHEN is second at 4.9 from 79 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Billings MT are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Thirsty Street Brewing Co, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: M.A.D. Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for M.A.D. Pizza.
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