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Dining Room - Jake's Downtown, Billings, MT

Jake's Downtown

4.6 (496)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
2701 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101

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Jake's Downtown

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Billings

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Jake's Downtown is and has been located in the heart of downtown Billings in the historic Grand Building since 1979, making it one of the longest standing restaurants in Billings. Jake's Downtown has been recognized for years by the community as an award winning, casual fine dining establishment that is woman owned and managed. Jake's is known for our mouthwatering steaks, especially our Prime rib (get it while it lasts) beautiful seasonal salads, and a wide selection of casual fare that will not leave you disappointed. Everything is prepared and made fresh in house. You will find a fantastic selection of wine, local craft beers as well as creative, trending seasonal cocktails. Let us host your next dinner and give you an experience to remember!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 259-9375
  • Website
    http://www.jakesdt.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Travis Behrends
  • Private party facilities
    Jake's Downtown has 3 separate private dining spaces to host your next event. We do not charge room fees, but instead have food and beverage minimum spends attached to each room. We can accommodate up to 50 guestsIf you are interested in booking a private event with us please inquire by emailing info@jakesdt.com or call the store at (406)259-9375
  • Location
    2701 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
  • Area
    Billings
  • Cross street
    27th St and 1st Ave. North
  • Parking Details
    Street and Parking Garage. <br />Jake's validates parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Jake's Downtown.

4.6

4.6
(496)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montana

    Best Value

  • Montana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Montana

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jake's Downtown offers "over the top friendly" service and a delightful ambiance in a historic building. Guests rave about "perfectly cooked" steaks and "wonderful" coconut shrimp. The restaurant is praised for "excellent food and service," making it an ideal spot for special occasions and casual dining alike.
496 Reviews

  1. Diane Gold

    New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love to eat here! The wait staff is over the top friendly and knowledgeable about everything on the menu!The food is always prepared perfectly.

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  2. Patricia

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance of this old building was wonderful. We had a late dinner reservation. The bar and restaurant were full. Although there was some noise, it was still fairly easy to have a conversation even though there was a large table of 8 gentlemen just next to us. The food was quite good and more than I could actually eat. The steak that was in the Montana salad was one of the most tender that I have ever had. The check included 2 glasses of wine and a beer and was quite reasonable.

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  3. Ricky

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got seated right away for our reservation. Staff were friendly and attentive. Clam chowder was thick and tasted really nice. Coconut shimp was wonderful and plentiful. Bacon wrapped filet mignon at medium was mouth watering. When we come back in to town, this will be a must visit.

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  4. Amy

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience, service was great, try the crab artichoke dip!

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  5. joe Gold

    Vancouver / British Columbia34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    had to hit this old town favorite. It was suggested to us by one of our customers and they were right. We both had steaks and the proportions are significantly larger than expected, but full of flavor. I would highly recommend.

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  6. Steve

    Oklahoma13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality was poor. This was not the standard for Jake’s , we have come many times but the food this time did not meet our expectations

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  7. Mark

    Montana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Keegan was our server and he was very attentive. My husband's water glass never ran dry. The restaurant was clean and cozy. Our dinner was outstanding. My husband's steak was perfectly cooked to his liking and he was able to add shrimp to his order. My coconut shrimp had a great, crunchy coating and delicious mango habanero sauce. Our baked potatoes were huge and full of extras. We were also treated to a slice of cheesecake to celebrate our anniversary. Jake's Downtown is always an elegant restaurant for a celebration or just for a fine dinner.

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  8. Susan

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was abysmal. Our server Conner failed to provide a great experience. We weren’t told about any of the specials while we saw other servers explaining them to their tables. When the salads were dropped off we had to ask 3 separate times for dressing. We then saw him drop off our entrees to another table, and only noticed once that table already had their hands on the plates/food. He tried to take the food back and give it to us, and we had to decline because that was unsanitary. This resulted in us waiting about an hour for our entrees, and not once did he try to remedy the situation. At the very least you would expect a manager to come and apologize, but nothing was done. After we ate our entrees he quickly dropped the check off and told us to have a good night. No offer for dessert or even a dessert menu. This made us feel like he just wanted us to leave. The food was actually quite good, so it’s a shame that the kitchen’s hard work was overshadowed by the lack of service skills from the front of house staff.

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  9. Troy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is the first time to Jake's since moving to back Billings (for family). The service and food were outstanding. The waiter was friendly, courteous, and very professional! We had a great time and plan to come back!

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  10. Jannelle

    Montana2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak was cooked to rare so I returned it. Took a bit but I got a little over cooked. My potato was cold and they forgot mushrooms. Our water glasses were empty most of meal. The restaurant was busy and I noticed new servers. We will return because usually it’s great. Tonight was off

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (406) 259-9375
  • Website
    http://www.jakesdt.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Travis Behrends
  • Private party facilities
    Jake's Downtown has 3 separate private dining spaces to host your next event. We do not charge room fees, but instead have food and beverage minimum spends attached to each room. We can accommodate up to 50 guestsIf you are interested in booking a private event with us please inquire by emailing info@jakesdt.com or call the store at (406)259-9375
  • Location
    2701 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
  • Area
    Billings
  • Cross street
    27th St and 1st Ave. North
  • Parking Details
    Street and Parking Garage. <br />Jake's validates parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Jake's Downtown is a lovely pick for date night, thanks to its intimate, old-school steakhouse ambience, wine list and multiple happy anniversary visits noted by guests.

Portions at Jake's Downtown are often generous, guests describe dishes like mussels, coconut shrimp, fish tacos and baked potatoes as 'huge' or enough for two.

Yes, Jake's Downtown is family-friendly: guests report dining with young children (one party mentions a 4‑year‑old enjoying chicken tenders), though reviewers note there isn't a dedicated children's menu.

For a relaxed, quick visit try weekday lunch, Jake's is open Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm for lunch, and guests specifically praise the quick lunchtime service and the salmon salad.

Jake's Downtown often draws a crowd, guests report it being slammed or busy enough to require short waits, so expect a buzzy dining room at peak times; some diners also note a back dining room with only a few tables that feels quiet and perfect for conversation.

Jake's Downtown feels like a classic, old‑school steakhouse, housed in the historic Grand Building with warm dark wood, a marble bar and nostalgic charm; it's comfortable for special nights, and some areas stay quiet enough for conversation.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, not formal, though many guests still dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

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Jake's Downtown

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Billings

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 8 times today
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