2nd Street Bistro
historic downtown Livingston, Livingston
Restaurant in Livingston, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
2nd Street Bistro is a practical Livingston dinner pick when easy booking and a central evening plan matter more than chasing a heavily defined culinary angle. It is stronger for a relaxed Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner than for brunch, lunch, or a highly choreographed special occasion.
About 2nd Street Bistro
For a dinner plan in Livingston, 2nd Street Bistro's basics are clear: it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM, closed Sunday and Monday, and lists a smart-casual dress code. That makes it a practical evening option when the goal is to plan around a defined dinner window rather than lunch, brunch, or late-night dining.
Details about cuisine, menu format, pricing, chef, seating, or takeout and delivery are not available, so the simplest approach is to consider 2nd Street Bistro when the schedule and Livingston location fit your night, then confirm any menu-specific or accommodation questions directly before you go. If the goal is not a Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner, compare other dining options based on your group's preferred timing and needs.
A dinner pick for low-friction Livingston evenings
Plan around the compact schedule. 2nd Street Bistro serves dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5–9 PM, with closures on Sunday and Monday. Those hours make it useful for a planned evening meal, but not for lunch, brunch, or a Sunday dinner backup.
The smart-casual dress code gives a little guidance without implying a formal occasion. Beyond that, details are limited, so avoid assuming a particular cuisine, price point, menu structure, or service format. Consider it a Livingston dinner option, and verify directly if your plans depend on specific dishes, dietary accommodations, or a particular dining setup.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose 2nd Street Bistro when you want dinner in Livingston within a clear Tuesday-to-Saturday evening window. If you are comparing other options, consider Campione, The Mint Bar and Grill, Montana Ale Works, LaPa at SHINE Beer Sanctuary, or Wild Crumb according to your group's timing, location needs, and current details from each venue.
For travelers building a broader Livingston plan, 2nd Street Bistro works well as an evening anchor with known hours rather than as a fully defined culinary itinerary. Pair it with the rest of your plans, confirm details that matter to your group, and remember the key limitations: no lunch service, no Sunday or Monday service, and no menu or pricing details available. The verdict: worth considering for a direct dinner plan in Livingston, especially when the Tuesday-Saturday 5–9 PM schedule fits.
Planning details
- Location
- 123 N 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- murrayblock.com
- Phone
- +14069302356
The take
The Take
The Vibe
2nd Street Bistro leans into a quietly regional personality grounded in the Yellowstone Valley. The restaurant reads like a small, chef-led bistro that feels both rooted and deliberately pared back: local ranch beef, seasonal root vegetables and nearby game shape the menu and the mood. Situated on a block of historic downtown Livingston, it pairs an intimate dining scale with landscape-minded provenance — diners sense the surrounding ranches and river corridor in the food and atmosphere. The overall effect is rustic and scenic rather than flashy: restrained, ingredient-forward and quietly immersive.
Best For
This bistro is best suited to food-focused evening outings where provenance matters. The small-plate, chef-driven format rewards shared plates and a leisurely, conversation-forward meal, making it a natural pick for date nights, meaningful business dinners or celebratory meals that center on seasonal Western ingredients. Located in historic downtown Livingston, it also fits the kind of travelers who want a compact, locally anchored dining experience after exploring the valley. Guests looking for a thoughtful, ingredient-led dinner will get the most from the place.
Ordering Tips
Order with the local sourcing in mind: ask the server what is coming from nearby ranches, the Yellowstone Valley farms and the region’s game suppliers, and prioritize those dishes. The small-plate format encourages sharing—build a meal from several plates rather than a single entrée to taste the breadth of what’s seasonal. In season, look for preparations featuring local beef, root vegetables and brassicas; ask what game is available for a truly regional bite. If provenance matters to you, mention it and request the freshest, locally highlighted selections.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and elegant atmosphere in a historic hotel setting with focus on pleasurable dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 123 N 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047
Planning details
Location
123 N 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047 · Directions
Also consider
Good alternatives if this does not fit the plan
Try Campione if the dinner needs a clearer culinary point of view. Try Wild Crumb if the timing is daytime rather than evening.
Restaurant context
How 2nd Street Bistro compares in Livingston
2nd Street Bistro is the low-friction choice in this set: easy to book, central in Livingston, and better suited to a relaxed dinner than a planned splurge. Campione is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want the meal itself to drive the night, while 2nd Street Bistro works better when the group values convenience and a calmer plan.
The Mint Bar and Grill is the more casual call for bar-and-grill energy, especially if drinks and an easygoing room matter as much as dinner. Montana Ale Works pushes farther toward a beer-focused, larger-format outing, so choose it for a livelier group meal rather than a quieter Livingston dinner.
For daytime or lighter eating, Wild Crumb is the better alternative because 2nd Street Bistro is dinner-only. LaPa at SHINE Beer Sanctuary is the better pick when the beer sanctuary format is part of the appeal; choose 2nd Street Bistro when the goal is simply a booked table in town.
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Compare 2nd Street Bistro
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street Bistro | Livingston | No published awards |
| Campione | Livingston | No published awards |
| The Mint Bar and Grill | Livingston | No published awards |
| Montana Ale Works | Bozeman | No published awards |
| Wild Crumb | Bozeman | No published awards |
| LaPa at SHINE Beer Sanctuary | Bozeman | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 2nd Street Bistro handle dietary restrictions?
Plan to ask before you go, since it does not list a dedicated dietary menu or specific accommodations. The useful anchor is the schedule: dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM in Livingston, with Sunday and Monday closed.
What should a first-timer know about 2nd Street Bistro?
It is a Livingston dinner option with a tight service window: Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. The dress code is smart casual, and any menu, pricing, or service-format details should be confirmed directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at 2nd Street Bistro?
Dinner is the only option. The listed hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM, with no lunch hours.
Is 2nd Street Bistro good for solo dining?
It may work for one person if the Tuesday-Saturday 5–9 PM dinner schedule fits your plans. It does not specify seating style, bar seating, or reservation requirements, so confirm directly if those details matter.
Is 2nd Street Bistro good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening meal in Livingston, especially if a smart-casual dinner fits the occasion. For a larger celebration or a very specific dining style, compare it with options such as Campione, Montana Ale Works, or The Mint Bar and Grill and confirm current details before choosing.
What are alternatives to compare with 2nd Street Bistro?
Campione, The Mint Bar and Grill, Wild Crumb, LaPa at SHINE Beer Sanctuary, and Montana Ale Works are natural comparison points depending on the kind of outing you want. Use 2nd Street Bistro when its Livingston location and Tuesday-Saturday 5–9 PM dinner hours fit the plan.
