Have you been living a while in Great Falls, Montana and feel like you are stuck in a rut when it comes to good restaurants? Your favorites will always be great, but if you eat at the same restaurant every week the monotony can make you a little crazy at times. How about venturing outside your comfort zone and trying something completely different?

Have you tried Bert and Ernie's Tavern & Grill yet? This place does have all the regulars like chips and salsa and cheddar fries, but it also has some new twists like the hot seafood salad, and the Pishkun burger, which is made from buffalo and is covered in blue cheese. Don’t forget to order from their wide variety of beers so you will have something refreshing to wash all that food down with.

Another fantastic restaurant to consider, especially if you are looking for something a little more upscale in the Great Falls area, is Dante's Creative Cuisine. Locals and tourists alike rave for the roasted garlic and olive oil dipping sauce that starts out every meal. Try the flat iron steaks, crab and shrimp Alfredo, or even the seafood pasta.

If you haven’t been to Borries yet, go put your shoes on and head over there right now! Many locals deem this the best restaurant hands-down in Great Falls. Comfort foods abound on the menu like fried chicken and spaghetti, toasted raviolis, and hearty soups. The western-themed art on the walls will really help keep you in the Montana spirit.

Other excellent restaurants in the area to check out if you haven’t already done so, include Penny's Gourmet To Go, Goode's Q and Bayou Grill, the Breaks, Big Mouth BBQ, and the kid-friendly MacKenzie River Pizza company.

Great Falls, Montana has tons of little hole in the wall restaurants that serve up some finger licking food. Get yourself out of your comfort zone by trying something new. Expanding your palate might become your favorite new hobby!