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The Windmill and Bar51

4.7 (257)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
3429 N Transtech Way, Billings, MT 59102-6726

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The Windmill and Bar51

4.7
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Billings

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located on the west side of Billings, the Windmill/Bar 51 is a fantastic place to wind down from a hectic day. Casual fine dining, happy hour, full bar & best patio in town! We leave the patio to first come, first served. We do not reserve the patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space available for up to 50! We have the ability to customize the size of the room to allow for smaller, more intimate settings to larger group gatherings. Customizable menu offerings are available as well.
  • Neighborhood
    Billings
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Windmill and Bar51.

4.7

4.7
(257)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Windmill offers an "exquisite patio" experience with peaceful views of nature. It boasts "amazing service," a diverse menu featuring "the best New York steak," and scrumptious seafood. Patrons rave about its "excellent food" and "friendly staff," making it a "classy place to dine" and perfect for special occasions.
257 Reviews
  1. Dan & Monti

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food was great service was the best

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  2. Rhonda

    Montana5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Pricey. Could use a value menu. Waitress was excellent. Fish was excellent. Food could be served warmer.

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  3. Bonnie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Windmill. My favorite place to go & in the summer months their patio is exquisite. The pond is right there and the ducks and the squirrels and the birds and people fishing and people walking. So peaceful, beautiful & relaxing & the live music they have at times is the topping on the cake!

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  4. Steve

    Montana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a classy place to dine! The Waite staff was on top of everything

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  5. Jodi

    Montana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and the best New York steak ever!! My husband got the prawns and the clams as an appitizer were very tasty!!!

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  6. Karen

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp was perfect - I had a salad instead - and it was a salad - but the guys loved the shrimp!!

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  7. Cory

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at The Windmill. Food was excellent, portions were generous, service was excellent and price was reasonable. I will definitely be back whenever I’m in Billings.

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  8. Julie Gold

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Been going to the Windmill since 1960’s starting at the Old Windmill Club. Do miss the spaghetti and ribs from the old Windmill club❤️

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  9. Melissa Gold

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time coming here and it was such a nice experience. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were great!

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  10. Scott

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our dinner was outstanding. The food, service, ambiance, and hospitality were excellent +. The Windmill and Bar 51 is one of our favorite places to eat and enjoy the company of friends - we are never disappointed, and always glad we came. The entire experience is always exceptional!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space available for up to 50! We have the ability to customize the size of the room to allow for smaller, more intimate settings to larger group gatherings. Customizable menu offerings are available as well.
  • Neighborhood
    Billings
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a relaxed, scenic visit head for weekday lunch, The Windmill opens at 11:00 am on weekdays and guests specifically recommend the patio for a calm, enjoyable lunch.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: reviewers note kids’ meals and children enjoying their dishes, making it an easy, family-friendly choice.

Yes, the patio regularly welcomes diners with their dogs; reviewers describe dining outside with dogs and staff helping make the visit comfortable.

The Windmill and Bar51 is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The restaurant also highlights a happy hour, full bar and a popular patio (patio is left first-come, first-served).

Wednesdays are a great pick, a guest reports visiting on a Wednesday for the Windmill Prawns special and found the place packed and popular that night.

Guests often describe portions as generous, one reviewer called the servings a "generous helping, " and the fried chicken has been described as large enough to feed three people.

Yes, The Windmill and Bar51 is frequently recommended for date nights and special occasions, with guests calling it a favorite spot for anniversaries and date-night dinners.

Yes, The Windmill and Bar51 has a popular patio (described by the owners as the “best patio in town”), and the patio is first-come, first-served rather than reservable.

The Windmill and Bar51 feels warm and comfortable, reviewers describe a cozy dining room with high beams and copper tiles, a lively bar area, and a popular patio with a lake view that many guests enjoy.

Guests commonly dine with dogs on the patio, reviewers report sitting outside with dogs and describe the spot as dog friendly.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, nothing formal expected; many guests still choose it for special occasions and may dress up a touch for those visits.

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The Windmill and Bar51

4.7
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Billings

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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