When on a road trip, I prefer to dine close by my hotel, i.e., walking distance. I lucked out as there were several very good restaurants on my recent road trip from Western Washington to Mt Rushmore close to where I was staying. I would definitely go back to each of them.
The Stone of Accord, Missoula Montana
An Irish Pub serving fabulous comfort food (including pork chops, meatloaf, fish n chips), soups, salads, desserts (including Guinness Chocolate Cake, Irish White Chocolate Cheesecake). The staff have terrific customer service skills. I highly recommend the Peppercorn Pork Chops (served with delicious champs (best mashed potatoes, with scallions!) and vegetables) and the cheesecake is superb. As expected, there is a terrific bar menu, including Moscow Mule or an Irish Mule. Check out their menu on-line for ideas.
Montana’s Rib and Chop House, Billings Montana
Terrific place for either a quiet dinner or the sports bar area. I chose the latter and enjoyed a fabulous meal (champagne plus a delicious Caesar salad, salmon & baked potato). Great customer service skills. It is a chain (other locations are shown on their web site) and I would highly recommend.
Anthony’s at Coeur D’Alene, Idaho
I’ve eaten at Anthony’s prior to this trip and always enjoyed it. This time I ate in the bar area and loved it. The drinks and food are very good, terrific customer service and the view is lovely (overlooking a pond in Riverstone Park). The salmon was excellent as was the marvelous dessert (a Baily’s Mousse). Plus, there were some uninvited guests: ducks had somehow managed to enter. The staff immediately escorted them out and put up a stuffed animal which is supposed to keep the ducks at bay. We all had a hearty laugh and enjoyed the show.
https://www.anthonys.com/restaurants/detail/anthonys-at-coeur-dalene
Savor your journeys!
Journeys with Eileen Diane 
This was absolutely delightful and food to die for😋
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Glad you enjoyed it….and I lucked out having them within walking distance…
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Wow – all those dishes/drinks look great. Absolutely love the ducks
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Yes, drinks & food at those places were great. The ducks were hysterical .. They acted like they belonged there .. it was foo funny. People were taking photos & laughing. It was a nice touch.
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