Who doesn’t love learning about local history, especially over a great meal? The Jersey Lilly is a very unique restaurant located in the small unincorporated community of Ingomar in Southeast Montana. And not only does it have a great backstory, but it’s still a wonderful place to enjoy a hearty meal.
The present day Jersey Lilly started out as a bank in 1914.
Andy W / TripAdvisor It was called Wiley, Clark and Greening Bankers, changing to Ingomar State Bank in 1918. Then it operated as the First National Bank of Ingomar from January until July 21, 1921, when it closed.
It didn’t take long for this bank to become a bar.
Ann M / Yelp In 1933, Clyde Easterday established the Oasis Bar in the bank building. In 1948, Billy Seward took it over and named it the Jersey Lilly. The rest is history.
Today, the Jersey Lilly is known for its savory steaks and delicious beans.
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This also may be the last restaurant in Montana to still only have an outhouse as a restroom.
Andy W / TripAdvisor Somehow, this only adds to its historical charms.
The setting here is casual, and the atmosphere is laid back.
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The cherry wood back bar of the Jersey Lilly is one of two that were transported from St. Louis by boat up the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers.
Andy W / TripAdvisor This bar was stored at Forsyth during Prohibition, sold to Bob Seward, and installed here in 1933.
In 1994, the Jersey Lilly building made the list of the National Registry of Historic places.
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Needless to say, the Jersey Lilly is a local favorite and a popular stop for tourists.
Andy W / TripAdvisor The steaks and beans are internationally known, and most Montanans have either been here or have heard of it.
Located at105 Main Street, the Jersey Lilly is unlike any other restaurant in Montana, or in the world. And if you enjoy unique dining experiences in Montana, you’ll love this list of options.
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It was called Wiley, Clark and Greening Bankers, changing to Ingomar State Bank in 1918. Then it operated as the First National Bank of Ingomar from January until July 21, 1921, when it closed.
Ann M / Yelp
In 1933, Clyde Easterday established the Oasis Bar in the bank building. In 1948, Billy Seward took it over and named it the Jersey Lilly. The rest is history.
Any M / TripAdvisor
Somehow, this only adds to its historical charms.
This bar was stored at Forsyth during Prohibition, sold to Bob Seward, and installed here in 1933.
Larry H / TripAdvisor
The steaks and beans are internationally known, and most Montanans have either been here or have heard of it.
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