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One such irrepressible locality is the town of Clancy, located in the
Elkhorn Mountains just off of Interstate 15 south of Helena. Visitors
who leave the interstate to check out this historic, once-famous silver
camp will almost immediately find themselves greeted by the sprawling
Legal Tender Pub & Bistro.
In a nod to its forefathers, the restaurant's owners named the
establishment aer the nearby Legal Tender Mine, a gold and silver
mine that employed nearly everyone in the Clancy area from the 1870s
through the 1920s.
e ore from the mine proved to be so rich, it still need a profit even
aer being hauled to Fort Benton and shipped overseas to Wales for
smelting.
"At the end of a long day, miners would come up from the mines and
down from the hills and into the fledgling community of Clancy, where
they could be sure to find good food and locally brewed beer," says
Rusty James, the Legal Tender's executive chef and general manager.
"We have kept that tradition alive at the Legal Tender. No one goes
away hungry, and we never run out of beer."
e restaurant's upscale, casual atmosphere and wildly
extensive menu makes it a perfect choice for any occasion.
The everyday mining-era décor and timeless log furniture blend exquisitely with the restaurant's inviting fireplaces and semi-private nooks.
Flame-seared to perfection.
Located at the intersection of Clancy's
mining heritage and its love of great food.
You won't want to skip the dessert menu!
