About
The hotel had its name changed to the Bigfork Inn in 1972. It went through several owners before Bob and Suzie Keenan bought the building in 1982. They owned and operated the Bigfork Inn from 1982-2005. During that time they developed the menu and added the library, the “red room”, the balcony, and the deck. The hotel portion was phased out as the restaurant became more popular. Suzie’s father, Fred Trapp, was instrumental in making the Bigfork Inn look like “the grand old building” that it is, with the flower boxes, wildflowers, maintenance, and various improvements. It’s interesting to note that Bob Keenan resembled Ernie O’Brien in his involvement in community and state affairs. Bob served as a state senator while owning and managing the Bigfork Inn.
The Inn sold again in the summer of 2018 and the new owners are intending to carry on the tradition of the same eclectic menu, quality food, excellent service, and value. Many folks comment that the Bigfork Inn is still the “centerpiece of the town”, and their favorite place to eat in the Flathead Valley.
