The Stray Bullet

  • Address
  • 403 Main Street
  • Ovando, MT 59854
  • Mailing Address
  • PO Box 148
  • Ovando, MT 59854
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-793-4030

The Stay Bullet is housed in a 100 year old building with a high false front. The name derives from a bullet lodged in the wall from a gun fight in the late 1800s. The angle of the shot shows it to come from a bar that used to reside where currently the US Post Office - Ovando now sits. The restaurant is a soup and sandwich shop. A small gift shop featuring items from local artist is inside. The shop seats 40 people ranging from 2 seated tables to seating for 8.

Ovando is a small community that sits at the foothills of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and along the Blackfoot River. Ovando is also described by Meriwether Lewis in his journals and an interpretive sign is located in Town Square.

Area Activities

  • dining
  • history

Services And Amenities

  • handicapped accessible
  • merchandise
  • non-smoking
  • parking
  • public restroom
  • take-out
  • beer/wine
  • lunch
  • breakfast
  • catering service

Driving Directions

The Stray Bullet is located in Town Square of Ovando, Montana Highway 200 at mile marker 46 between Missoula and Great Falls.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • cash
  • master card
  • personal check (in state)
  • personal check (out of state)
  • travelers checks
  • visa
  • Reservations
  • reservations accepted
  • walk-ins welcome

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • All Year
  • Hours
  • 7:00am - 3:00pm
    Dinner by reservation.

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