Historic Headwaters Restaurant is located in the center of Three Forks. Judging from the crowd on the night I went, there have to be many more patrons than come from this small town. These people were not sitting passively, as I see in most restaurants, they were adamant that they had just experienced an exceptional meal, and the main topic of conversation was about which dishes provided the most memorable experience. (After all, this is in a small town, and people are just naturally more friendly and prone to conversation in these parts).

It is no wonder that people were pleased by the food--it is made with all natural and mostly local ingredients. This means that the menu can be somewhat variable with the exception of certain meat items and other foods available all year. Like everything grown in the Northwest, you can expect the ultimate in freshness and flavor when in season.

In fact, I would say the chicken dish I sampled was not as impressive as the salad and vegetables. An entire meal could be made with the vegetables that are served, although several vegeterian entrées are also available.

Since food is cooked in small batches, they do tend to run out of items, but everything is good quality so don't fret too much if you have to make a substitution.

The desserts are not to be missed.