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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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