While the beauty of the Madison River will make you want to spend all of your time outdoors on the river and on the hiking trails, our food completes your experience at The Old Kirby Place.
The Old Kirby Place has earned the reputation of creating delicious meals for sophisticated palates. Our meals, which we call Montana Gourmet cuisine (delicious and ample portions), are served on a long table made of pumpkin pine in the lodge's great room, or, weather-permitting, on the porch, complete with panoramic mountain and river views.
The dining options at The Old Kirby Place are always changing, with our chef's creations based upon the freshest locally sourced foods available. Below you'll get a general idea of the kinds of comfort foods and delicacies you'll enjoy when you stay with us at The Old Kirby Place.
Breakfast at The Old Kirby Place
The typical hardy western breakfast at Old Kirby Place generally consists of a selection of the following:
The Old Kirby Place Breakfast Menu
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Ham
- Pancakes
- Biscuits and gravy
- Toast
- Coffee
- Juice
Happy Hour at The Old Kirby Place
When the long fun-filled day of fishing and adventure has concluded, it's time to retreat to our Caddis Shack, a patio located right along the banks of the Madison River. All alcoholic drinks are included in the price of your stay, and you'll want to try our signature cocktail the "Montana Mojito." In addition to beverages, we serve our guests appetizers, with the following regular features on the menu:
The Old Kirby Place Happy Hour Appetizer Menu
- Antipasto platter
- Caprese skewers
- Warm sun-dried tomato spread with crackers and crudités
- Stuffed mushrooms
Dinner at The Old Kirby Place
After unwinding at the Caddis Shack, it's time for dinner. The following items have been featured on our dinner menu, giving you an idea of what you might expect while enjoying dinner with your group, and the new friends you'll make at The Old Kirby Place.
First Course
- Pear, Gorgonzola and walnut salad, with champagne vinaigrette
- Crab and corn bisque
- Tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad
- Butternut squash soup with crème fraiche and garlic croutons
Entrees
- Chicken cacciatore with pasta and seasonal mixed vegetable
- Salmon with lemon and caper sauce served on a bed of rice, and seasonal mixed vegetable
- Grilled rib-eye steaks with sautéed mushrooms and onions, baked Idaho potatoes, and green beans with brown butter and pine nuts
- Linguine with white clam sauce
Dessert
- Assorted after-dinner sweets