Olive B’s Big Sky Bistro Balances Game, Classics and Dessert

The public picture

Olive B’s Big Sky Bistro holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 333 reviews, a strong overall signal for a mid-range Big Sky restaurant. The sample feedback presents a more textured picture. Enthusiastic diners praise fresh ingredients, scratch-made food and a broad selection that can move from familiar lunch plates to Montana game. Less satisfied guests report undersized portions, dishes that did not match menu descriptions and uneven handling of service problems.

Taken together, the reviews suggest a restaurant with real strengths but some variability. It appears best approached for specific, well-liked dishes rather than as a guaranteed win across every part of the menu.

What diners praise

The BLT earns a particularly clear endorsement, with its fried green tomato singled out as the element that makes it work. A salmon Caesar also receives high marks for freshness and overall execution. For diners interested in regional proteins, one especially positive review favors the bison while also approving of the elk, duck and beef tenderloin.

Dessert may be the safest point of agreement. Apple pie appears in more than one favorable account, as does salted caramel ice cream. One diner recommends apple pie bread pudding with the ice cream, while another praises homemade apple pie paired with a sea-salted caramel truffle version. Huckleberry key lime pie is also described as fresh. Although that pie appears only once in the supplied feedback, it reinforces the broader impression that desserts are a serious part of the appeal rather than an afterthought.

Where experiences diverge

Portion size is the sharpest food-related complaint. One reviewer describes a salad as closer to a side portion and says an ordered bowl of soup arrived with very little in it. That diner also reports missing goat cheese that had been advertised on the menu. These concerns matter more at a mid-range restaurant, where diners generally expect plates to feel complete even when the cooking is restrained.

Consistency is another question. A mushroom risotto was criticized as an unexpected mix of vegetables and rice rather than a conventional risotto, and the reviewer felt the concern received little response. This stands in contrast to the praise for the BLT, salmon Caesar, game meats and desserts.

The room can reportedly feel busy and noisy. There is also a serious complaint involving an anniversary reservation, late-arrival communication and an unwelcoming interaction at the restaurant. It is a single account, but diners with time-sensitive plans may want to confirm reservation expectations directly.

Editorial verdict

Olive B’s looks most compelling for diners who want a bistro meal built around a proven sandwich, salmon salad, game meat or dessert. The 4.5 Google rating from 333 reviews indicates that many guests leave happy, and the strongest comments are specific about both freshness and flavor.

Still, the negative feedback is equally specific. Portion value, menu accuracy and service recovery are the main risks. Dessert-focused diners and those curious about bison or other game may find the clearest reasons to visit, while special-occasion parties should keep reservation timing straightforward and confirmed.