New Pop-Up Restaurant River and Range Bistro Coming to Great Falls in May

The limited-time restaurant will offer modern, locally sourced fare in a cozy, romantic setting.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:41pm

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a wine glass, pasta dish, and table setting repeated in a tight grid pattern, rendered in a bold, neon color palette to evoke the modern, artistic vibe of the new River and Range Bistro pop-up restaurant.The vibrant, pop art-inspired visuals of River and Range Bistro's limited-time dining experience aim to capture the cozy, romantic atmosphere the restaurant hopes to create for Great Falls diners.Great Falls Today

A new pop-up restaurant called River and Range Bistro is set to open in Great Falls, Montana in May. The restaurant will be hosted by Saibeens Kitchen in the Colombus Center and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-9 pm. Owner and chef Drew Brennan aims to bring a different dining experience to Great Falls by focusing on honest, intentionally-prepared food that celebrates the local landscape.

Why it matters

The arrival of River and Range Bistro marks an exciting new addition to Great Falls' dining scene, which has seen its share of restaurant turnover in recent years. As a pop-up concept, the restaurant offers locals a chance to experience a more elevated, seasonal menu in a cozy, romantic setting - a departure from the typical casual fare found in the area.

The details

River and Range Bistro will be a limited-time pop-up restaurant located on the second floor of the Colombus Center, hosted by Saibeens Kitchen. The restaurant will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-9 pm, offering a menu of modern, house-made and locally sourced dishes like fresh pasta, meat, and seafood. Owner and chef Drew Brennan aims to bring a more thoughtful, intentional approach to dining, drawing inspiration from his Montana upbringing of hunting, fishing, and foraging.

  • River and Range Bistro will open in May 2026.
  • The restaurant will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-9 pm.

The players

River and Range Bistro

A new pop-up restaurant coming to Great Falls, Montana that will offer modern, locally sourced fare in a cozy, romantic setting.

Drew Brennan

The owner and chef of River and Range Bistro, who aims to bring a different dining experience to Great Falls by focusing on honest, intentionally-prepared food that celebrates the local landscape.

Saibeens Kitchen

The restaurant that will be hosting River and Range Bistro on the second floor of the Colombus Center in Great Falls.

Cory Reeves

The mayor of Great Falls, who announced the upcoming opening of River and Range Bistro in a Facebook post.

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What they’re saying

“River and Range Bistro is about bringing something a little different to Great Falls—good food that feels real, thoughtful, and rooted in where we live.”

— Drew Brennan, Owner and Chef, River and Range Bistro

“Food isn't just food—it's memories, it's time with people you care about, it's the stories you tell around the table. That's what I want this place to feel like. Comfortable, a little romantic, but still down-to-earth.”

— Drew Brennan, Owner and Chef, River and Range Bistro

What’s next

River and Range Bistro is set to open in May 2026 and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-9 pm.

The takeaway

The arrival of River and Range Bistro in Great Falls represents an exciting new dining option for locals, offering a more elevated, seasonal menu in a cozy, romantic setting compared to the area's typical casual fare. As a pop-up concept, the restaurant provides a unique opportunity for the community to experience thoughtfully-prepared, locally-inspired cuisine.