32 Best Restaurants in Jackson Hole and Northwest Wyoming, Wyoming

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Northwest Wyoming has many restaurants. Anyplace you go, you’ll find basic Western fare such as steaks, chicken, and burgers; in Jackson there’s a wider selection, with menus listing everything from Mexican and Thai dishes to trout, buffalo, and elk. There are also a few fine-dining establishments in the region. Arguably the best steaks in all of Wyoming are prepared at Svilars', a steak house in the tiny community of Hudson, east of Lander.

Bin 22

$$$ Fodor's choice
Step inside this rambling wine-centric market, bar, and café to stock up on to-go bottles and finely curated picnic supplies, or dine in. The menu tends toward shareable small plates that pair well with the interesting vinos—consider a selection of imported salumi and cheeses, or Spanish- and Italian-inspired platters of patatas bravas with roasted-garlic aioli, steamed clams with chorizo, and roasted bone marrow over saffron gnocchi.

Cowfish

$$$ Fodor's choice

At this funky restaurant you can dine on a cozy, outdoor patio and select from sandwiches and haute cuisine from both land and water. For starters try pot stickers and seared ahi tuna. Entrées range from 16-ounce rib-eye steaks, fillets, prime rib (served Friday and Saturday only), slow-cooked baby back ribs, and hamburgers made from local beef, to wild Alaskan salmon and beer-battered shrimp. Rounding out the menu are fun twists on standby dishes like fish tacos with chipotle aioli or fillet tips on penne pasta smothered in tequila cream sauce. An on-site microbrewery and an organic garden of fresh vegetables and herbs add a distinctive touch to each meal.

Gather

$$$ Fodor's choice
This stylish purveyor of locavore-driven modern American cuisine impresses with its deftly plated food, knowledgeable service, and light-filled dining room with a curved wall of windows and pale-green banquette seating. The menu changes seasonally but might feature Snake River Farms wagyu tartar with beet mustard and a bacon-fried egg, followed by red wine–marinated local bison or elk Bolognese.

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Hand Fire Pizza

$$ Fodor's choice
Set in downtown Jackon's dramatic, imaginatively retrofitted art deco cinema building, this modern high-energy pizza place has mezzanine and ground-level tables that look directly toward an open kitchen with two massive wood-fired ovens. The flavorful pies and salads abound with mostly organic, often local ingredients: slow-roasted pork shoulder, pickled jalapeños, heirloom tomatoes, house-made burrata, and the like. Build your own pizza or try one of the house specialties.
120 N. Cache St., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–7199
Known For
  • The Chew-Baca pie with herbed ricotta, bacon, caramelized onions, and local honey
  • Tuesday-night fundraisers that support local charities
  • Stunning interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs.

Lander Bake Shop

$ Fodor's choice
A local institution, this bakery is the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee and quick breakfast to go or hang out for hours sampling all the local delicacies. Sandwiches, soups, scratch-made bagels, muffins, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and so much more will keep you coming back every morning of your stay in Lander.
259 Main St., Lander, WY, 82520, USA
307-438--4305
Known For
  • Gertie cake, an incredible coffee cake passed down from Grandma Gertrude
  • Rotating menu of sandwiches and homemade soups
  • Full espresso bar made with Jackson Hole Roasters Coffee
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner

Local Restaurant & Bar

$$$$ Fodor's choice
This contemporary American steak house is located right on Jackson's historic town square and serves locally ranched beef, bison, and elk. Come for a fine-dining quality meal, but without the stuffy atmosphere. You may be sitting next to a member of the Jackson elite or a Wyoming rancher. Bring the family, and order the magnum meat chef's choice, a rotating selection of local beef and game served family-style.
55 N. Cache St., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-201--1717
Known For
  • The best steaks in town
  • One of the largest and highest-quality whiskey selections in the area
  • A plethora of delicious side options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Nora's Fish Creek Inn

$ Fodor's choice

Nora's is one of those inimitable Western places that have earned their keep as local treasures among their many loyal customers. Look for the giant trout on the roof outside. It's a great spot to catch a hearty weekend breakfast of pancakes or huevos rancheros that barely fit on your plate and dinner among the talkative locals. Among the imaginative dishes served at this casual log inn are honey-hickory baby back ribs, prime rib, elk tenderloin with blackberry-wine sauce, and nut-crusted trout, plus nightly specials. Soups such as pumpkin warm your bones, and there's wine by the glass and a kids' menu. You can dine in one of two large rooms or sit at the counter for quick service. Breakfast, but not lunch, is served on weekends.

Persephone Bakery

$ Fodor's choice
The best seating at this rustic-contemporary bakery café a short stroll east of Jackson Town Square is on the spacious shaded deck overlooking lively Broadway Avenue. Choose from an extensive menu of eclectic breakfast and lunch fare, including shakshuka feta and poached eggs, bread pudding French toast with grapefruit-cranberry compote, and mortadella sandwiches with locally made sauerkraut and melted fontina. It's a good stop for pre-sightseeing picnic supplies, too. There are two additional locations in the area, one of them in Wilson.

Pine Coffee Supply

$ Fodor's choice
Wyoming's best coffeehouse resides in Pinedale but it looks like it belongs in Austin, Texas. That's because the owner, Cody Hamilton, moved from Wyoming to Austin for nine years before taking the inspiration back to Pinedale to open his dream shop. This third-wave café roasts all beans in-house and offers a delicious selection of espresso and brewed coffee beverages. The space is a beautiful blend of Nordic, alpine, and modern vibes.
47 W. Pine St., Pinedale, WY, 82941, USA
307-367--4343
Known For
  • Ethically sourced coffee
  • Direct trade chocolate bars from Colombia
  • Beautifully branded mugs and coffee-making tools for sale
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Svilars' Bar & Dining Room

$$$ Fodor's choice

This small, dark, family-owned restaurant with vinyl booths has what many locals say are the best steaks in all of Wyoming. A meal here usually begins with sarma (cabbage rolls) and other appetizers. Your server will then place before you one of the biggest, if not the biggest, and best steaks you've likely ever seen. There's even baked lobster.

173 S. Main St., Hudson, WY, 82515, USA
307-332–4516
Known For
  • Some of the best steaks in Wyoming
  • Generous portions
  • Wyoming hospitality
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Credit cards accepted

Teton Thai

$$$ Fodor's choice

By the Ranch Lot at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, this casually smart Thai-owned restaurant serves some of the most authentic, if a bit pricey, Asian fare in the region. The pad Thai and tom yum gai soup are among the specialties, and there's a full bar.

7342 Granite Loop Rd., Teton Village, WY, 83025, USA
307-733–0022
Known For
  • Hefty portions
  • Can be quite spicy, as requested
  • Coconut sticky rice with ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted

The Gun Barrel Steak & Game House

$$$ Fodor's choice

At Jackson's legendary game and steak lodge, all dishes are slow-cooked over an open river-rock mesquite grill. It's in a former taxidermy shop, and the dining atmosphere is rustic and fun, with a large collection of mounted game and a towering stone fireplace. Service is always friendly. The menu offers a wide variety of unique dishes, such as the house favorite, velvet elk: tender medallions cooked in a wine, sun-dried-tomato, and pepper sauce. The bar has an ample list of bourbons, scotches, and wines to sample if you just want a drink.

The Lone Buffalo Steakhouse

$$$ Fodor's choice
More than a traditional steak house, The Lone Buffalo offers diners a treat for the palate with fresh fish, delectable appetizers, house-made pasta dishes, and, of course, perfectly cooked steaks. Not feeling like splurging? The Lone Buffalo also has a wide selection of burgers to choose from as well.
120 E. Rams Horn, Dubois, WY, 82513, USA
307-455--4222
Known For
  • Rotating seafood specials based on what is fresh
  • 28-oz. bone-in buffalo rib eye for two (or one if you're extra hungry)
  • Perfect French onion soup
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch

Atlantic City Mercantile

$$$

The town's oldest saloon, known as the "Merc," serves refreshments in a room that has seen its share of gold miners, perhaps an outlaw or two, and certainly some ruffians. When you step through the doors of this 1893 building with tin ceilings, a massive back bar, and an assortment of mismatched oak tables and chairs, you may feel as though you've walked directly into an episode of Gunsmoke. At times a honky-tonk piano player is on hand. The menu includes steak, chicken, and seafood, plus sandwiches and big burgers.

100 E. Main St., Atlantic City, WY, 82520, USA
307-332–5143
Known For
  • An atmosphere to make you feel right at home
  • Fast and friendly service
  • Simple, but done-right menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Tues.

Bapp

$$$
Edison bulbs and wooden booths impart a simple but contemporary ambience on this modern Korean restaurant on the west side of downtown Jackson, evidence of the town's growing embrace of international cuisine. The kitchen offers up an enticing mix of classics like spicy seafood soup with udon noodles, pork-kimchi stew, and fragrant short-rib barbecue, along with some modern twists, such as rare-seared ahi with bibimbap. There's a good kids' menu, too.

Bubba's Bar-B-Que Restaurant

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Succulent baby back ribs and mouthwatering spareribs are the specialties at this busy barbecue joint, which evokes the Old West with its wooden booths, Western paintings, and antique signs. Sandwiches and a huge salad bar with plenty of nonmeat choices are also available. This is also one of the most affordable breakfast options in Jackson, but there can be long waits in summer or winter. The desserts include homemade pies of the chocolate-buttermilk and fudge-pecan variety.

100 Flat Creek Dr., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–2288
Known For
  • Longest running barbeque in Jackson, serving it up for more than 40 years
  • All coffee served at Bubbas is roasted in-house
  • Massive portions to make sure you won't leave hungry
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted

China Gourmet

$$

Serving full-fare, authentic Cantonese-style Chinese food, this might be the only joint in America where you'll find a Budweiser sign over the door, Asian decor on the walls, large-screen TVs playing all the big games, and ketchup on a table beside a bowl of egg-drop soup. It's good for families with picky eaters, as the menu carries more than 100 items—from lo mein and mu shu shrimp to hamburgers, pork chops, and fried chicken. Many dishes also come with mushrooms and barbecue sauce; some even have spaghetti.

44 W. Pine St., Pinedale, WY, 82941, USA
307-367–4788
Known For
  • Something for everyone
  • Fast service
  • Great value for the money
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted

Cowboy Café

$$

Among the homemade, blue-ribbon dishes served at this small restaurant in downtown Dubois are sandwiches, steaks, buffalo burgers, chicken, pork, baby back ribs, and fish. For dessert the peach caramel crisp and chocolate bourbon pecan pie are not soon forgotten. You can also grab a hearty breakfast and sip coffee alongside the cowboy clientele.

115 E. Ramshorn Ave., Dubois, WY, 82513, USA
307-455–2595
Known For
  • Buffalo or elk omelets to get a taste of the west
  • 12-hour slow-cooked baby back ribs
  • Great variety of beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

Gannett Grill

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This crowded, noisy place serves large sandwiches, never-frozen half-pound hamburgers, and hand-tossed New York–style pizzas. In spring and summer you can sit on the garden deck while the kids play in the yard.

126 Main St., Lander, WY, 82520, USA
307-332–8228
Known For
  • A favorite of cowboys and climbers alike
  • Affordable, hearty meals
  • Cold beer from Lander Brewing
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

Heart and Soul Cafe

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This fun, diner-inspired café with checkered floors and colorful booths serves up a hearty country-style breakfast all day and an assortment of burgers, sandwiches, and salads for lunch. There's also a full espresso bar and ice-cream selections. The front of the store is full of USA-made gifts and collectibles.
27 E. Pine St., Pinedale, WY, 82941, USA
307-367--4415
Known For
  • Incredible pancakes
  • Outdoor patio
  • Homemade pizzas on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night

Il Villaggio Osteria

$$$

Underneath rustic barnwood timbers and columns or on an open-air patio, diners enjoy the flavors of Italy fused with fresh, inventive touches. Try the bone-marrow bruschetta, house-pulled mozzarella figs stuffed with blue cheese, or a generous slice of gooey lasagna. Part of the eco-chic Hotel Terra, the popular restaurant has a wine list with bottles from several continents.

3335 W. Village Dr., Teton Village, WY, 83025, USA
307-739–4100
Known For
  • Artisan pizza and pasta
  • Hand-crafted cocktails
  • Warm and cozy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch

Mangy Moose

$$$

Folks pour in off the ski slopes for a lot of food and talk at this two-level restaurant with a bar and an outdoor deck. If you can endure the noise, you'll enjoy decent Alaskan halibut, buffalo meat loaf, and fish and pasta dishes. The place is adorned with antiques, including a full-size stuffed moose and a sleigh suspended from the ceiling. The bar is a popular nightspot, with live music and frequent performances by top bands.

Miner's Grub Stake

$$$

Drop in for pancakes, French toast, omelets, and coffee for breakfast; or a buffalo burger, tuna salad, or Reuben sandwich for lunch. You can also warm your bones with beef vegetable soup, chili, and hot cider before stocking up on paper goods, groceries, sunscreen, soft drinks, two-cycle motor oil, pet food, and other supplies. Daily specials include meat loaf on Friday—a locals' favorite. Service ends at 7 pm so as not to compete with the neighboring Mercantile.

150 W. Main St., Atlantic City, WY, 82520, USA
307-332–0915
Known For
  • A Western-movie feel
  • The best (and some of the only) food for miles
  • Fresh and fast food to get you back on the road after your visit
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov. and Mon., Credit cards accepted

Mulino Italian Bistro

$$$
Opened in 2019, Mulino aimed to fill a need for casual fine dining in Lander. With an extensive menu of fresh salads, authentic Italian food, house-made pasta, and a creative seasonal menu, it is the ultimate local date-night spot.
129 Main St., Lander, WY, 82520, USA
307-438--4016
Known For
  • 35 wines from around the world
  • All pasta made in-house
  • Specialty cocktails made with Wyoming spirits
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

Snake River Grill

$$$$

One of Jackson's mainstays for special-occasion dining, this sophisticated restaurant serves creatively prepared dishes using meats and fish loved across the West. The menu changes regularly, reflecting what's available in the market, and the extensive wine list has garnered countless awards.

84 E. Broadway Ave., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–0557
Known For
  • Log cabin–chic interior
  • Cast-iron-seared elk steak
  • Lavish desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. in Apr. and Nov. No lunch, Credit cards accepted

Streetfood at the Stagecoach

$$
A happy option for fans of international food and good beer, this festive miniature food hall at Wilson's famously rollicking Stagecoach bar offers well-prepared Mexican, Asian, and American comfort foods. There's a large deck and an expansive lawn with picnic tables for alfresco dining during the warmer months, or you can dine in the lively bar.

The Blue Lion

$$$

For 30 years, consistently excellent, distinctive fare has been the rule at this white-and-blue clapboard house two blocks from Town Square. The sophisticated offerings range from Dijon-mustard-rubbed rack of lamb to grilled elk with port wine sauce to fresh fish dishes, including rainbow trout. There's patio dining in summer and a wine list. Early-bird specials (5:30–6:30 pm) are a great value in an otherwise pricey restaurant.

160 N. Millward St., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–3912
Known For
  • Incredible nightly specials
  • Live music most nights
  • House-made desserts, including great tiramisu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant

$$

Lunch is served year-round and dinner is served in summer, but it's the breakfasts and home-baked pastries that are irresistible here. It's elbow to elbow inside, so you may have to wait to be seated on busy mornings, but any inconvenience is well worth it. In summer there's outdoor seating.

130 N. Cache St., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–5474
Known For
  • Incredible baked treats like muffins and danishes
  • OSM Oatmeal Pancakes with oats, sunflower seeds, and millet
  • House-made granola
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

The Den Restaurant and Bar

$$$
A favorite of locals, the Den serves up traditional steak-house favorites and more. All beef is choice grade and has a minimum 28 days of dry aging before being served. Located just 20 minutes west of Pinedale on the way to Jackson, the Den offers fine dining in blue jeans.
191 11072 U.S.-191, Pinedale, WY, 83115, USA
307-859--8469
Known For
  • A traditional German schnitzel complete with spaetzle
  • Jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon and dipped in homemade jalapeño huckleberry jam
  • Burgers made with a house blend of brisket and chuck roast

The Merry Piglets Mexican Grill

$$

No pork is served here (hence the name). But otherwise, you'll get more-than-generous portions of Mexican fare, over a mesquite grill if you like, with a range of homemade sauces from mild to spicy. Favorites include sizzling fajitas, carne asada, shrimp mango wraps, the rich queso dip, and a Tex-Mex–style seafood chimichanga. It's usually noisy and jam-packed, but there's a full-service bar whipping up frozen strawberry margaritas that you can sip in the festive atmosphere while waiting for your table.

160 N. Cache Dr., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–2966
Known For
  • Margaritas made with fresh ingredients
  • Nine kinds of tacos with options for all dietary restrictions
  • Chips and salsa are made fresh from scratch every day
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted