Destination Guidebook for Yellowstone Natl Park, Wyoming
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Even though most of us think of Yellowstone in terms of picnics and campfire cooking, there is food to suit a variety of tastes and standards. Choices range from cafeterias and fast-food outlets to full-scale restaurants at Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Inn, Grant Village, Canyon Lodge, Roosevelt Lodge and Lake Yellowstone Hotel. Some restaurants feature local specialties such as farm-raised elk or bison burgers. Reservations for dinner are required at all park restaurants, although if you're willing to wait, you may still get a table.
The general store at Lake Village has a counter-style snack bar with freshly prepared, hearty sandwiches and soups served with old-time flair. With a couple of hours' advance notice, hikers and picnickers can order a box lunch from any food outlet in the park.
All restaurants and food outlets in the park are managed by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. To make dinner reservations (for any restaurant that requires them), phone 307-344-7311. Toll-free 866-439-7375. Expect to pay within these general guidelines, based on the cost of a dinner for one, not including drinks, tax or tip: $ = less than US$10; $$ = US$10-$20; $$$ = US$21-$50; $$$$ = more than US$50. | Local & Regional | Top |
From backcountry meatloaf served open-faced with a sauce of portobello mushrooms to the restaurant's distinctive wine list, Bridge Creek Backcountry Kitchen offers regional food and drink with an elegant flair. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $-$$$. Most major credit cards. Downtown, Red Lodge. Phone 406-446-9900. http://www.eatfooddrinkwine.vcn.com. One of the region's most celebrated restaurants, the Chico Dining Room at Chico Hot Springs offers a delectable menu featuring fresh, regional cuisine with much of the produce coming from Chico's own greenhouse and gardens. A great place for people-watching and celebrity-spotting as well. Nightly for dinner; also Sunday brunch. $$$. Most major credit cards. A half-hour north of Gardiner and the North Entrance to Yellowstone Park, Pray. Phone 406-333-4933. Toll-free 800-468-9232. A romantic, elegant atmosphere that some welcome as a departure from the western theme found elsewhere. French doors open to views of the lake from nearly every table. The dinner menu offers a wide range of imaginatively prepared entrees, from local fish and game to seafood, with a more limited lunch menu. Mid-May to mid-October daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations required for dinner. $-$$$$. Most major credit cards. Lake Village, Yellowstone National Park. Phone 307-344-7311 for reservations. Toll-free 866-439-7375. The large breakfast buffet in the dining room and excellent lunch menu are big draws, and the dinner menu provides daily specials served in an elegant setting. If you want a quick meal, the casual Terrace is next door. Open mid-May to mid-October and mid-December to mid-March daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations required for dinner. $-$$$. Most major credit cards. Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Phone 307-344-7311 for reservations. Toll-free 866-439-7375. Bountiful breakfast and lunch buffets help guests spend more time out in the park. The traditional a la carte menu draws on the inn's traditional offerings from decades past. Mid-May to mid-October daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations required for dinner. $-$$$. Most major credit cards. Old Faithful Village, Yellowstone National Park. Phone 307-344-7311 for reservations. Toll-free 866-439-7375. This Old West restaurant's down-home cooking is a local favorite, especially for families. Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $-$$. Most major credit cards. 128 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone. Phone 406-646-0126. The Old West rules in this rustic setting, with meaty slabs of ribs and crispy fried chicken the most popular items on the menu. You can participate in an Old West Dinner Cookout at the lodge, too. The Dining Room is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; the Old West Dinner Cookout serves dinner only. Both are open June-early September. Reservations required for dinner. $-$$$. Most major credit cards. Tower/Roosevelt area, Yellowstone National Park. Phone 307-344-7311 for reservations. Toll-free 866-439-7375. Bullwinkle's has something for everyone—delicious food in hearty servings, a lively atmosphere and video gambling. Daily for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$. Most major credit cards. 19 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone. Phone 406-646-7974. Tucked away on a side street, this is a favorite hangout for Red Lodge locals. Terrific diner-style food with a healthy flair includes organic eggs with sausages made from locally raised meat, burgers (beef, halibut and vegetarian) from the grill, and delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. Dine in the restaurant's lovely garden. Open daily except Monday for breakfast and lunch. $-$$. Most major credit cards. 501 Word Ave., Red Lodge. Phone 406-446-1941. http://www.caferegis.com. A broad range of sandwiches and bakery delights makes this an excellent place to stock a picnic basket or order a box lunch before heading into the park. Daily for breakfast and lunch. $-$$. 406 Highway 20, West Yellowstone. Phone 406-646-9467. This Cody establishment is a favorite among locals. Contemporary American-style food is served in an airy, tastefully appointed environment. Open daily except Sunday for lunch and dinner. $-$$$. Most major credit cards. 937 Sheridan Ave., Cody. Phone 307-527-7749. | Other Options | Top |
The friendly staff serves espresso drinks and Montana-made Wilcoxson's ice cream in giant waffle cones and waffle bowls. In summer daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours vary fall-spring. $. 208 Park St., Gardiner. Phone 406-848-2240.
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