AI for Montana Restaurants
AI chatbots for restaurants and retail. Menu questions, hours, reservations. Kalispell, Whitefish, Flathead Valley.
The Reality
Some restaurants in Montana have AI chatbots. Some don't. Neither approach is "right"—it depends on your specific situation.
What AI Actually Does for Restaurants
Answers Repetitive Questions
Your chatbot handles: "What are your hours?" "Do you have gluten-free options?" "Do you take reservations?" "What's on the menu tonight?"
You're not answering these 30 times a day anymore.
Keeps Information Accurate
Your menu, hours, and policies update in one place—your website, Google, and chatbot all sync automatically. No more "Google says you close at 9, your door says 8."
Handles After-Hours Inquiries
Someone looks up your restaurant at 9pm. Your chatbot answers their questions. With an AI chatbot, that's a reservation for tomorrow instead of a missed call.
When It's Worth It
You probably need this if:
- You get 20+ calls/week with the same questions
- Your staff spends significant time on basic inquiries
- You're missing calls during dinner rush
- Your online info is often outdated
You probably don't need this if:
- You get fewer than 10 calls/week
- Most questions are complex or custom
- You have staff handling phones well already
- You change your menu/hours constantly
What It Costs
Business Basics — $20/mo + $500 setup
- Professional website, Google Business sync
Business + Chat — $50/mo + $1,000 setup
- Everything in Basics, plus AI chatbot trained on your menu, hours, policies
- Answers common questions 24/7
Custom Systems — $200+/mo + $2,500+ setup
- Reservation integration, POS integration, complex workflows, priority support
Honest Assessment
AI chatbots work well for restaurants that get repetitive questions and want to free up staff time. They don't work well for places where every inquiry is unique or highly personal.
Free 30-minute call. We'll talk through your actual call volume and whether this pencils out for you. No pressure to buy anything.
Coverage area: Flathead Valley, Missoula, and remote across Montana →