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A favorite of locals, this restaurant offers tasty handcrafted ales and fine cuisine, with surprising twists on American classics, including steaks, burgers, and pizza. The decor is mountain themed, with a beautiful bar. Beer connoisseurs should check out the best-selling Tumblewheat, a light-flavored American wheat brew.
320 S. 2nd St., Laramie, Wyoming, USA
Known For
- Charred lime salmon
- Rib eye garnished with fried onions
- Award-winning beers brewed in-house
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
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There are three Anong's locations across Wyoming, but this friendly spot is the original. Anong, the restaurant's founder, is originally from Thailand and her menu has all the authentic specialties you would hope for, bursting with flavor and made from fresh ingredients. Most dishes have a vegetarian option. The restaurant closes from 3 to 5 between lunch and dinner service.
210 5th St., Rawlins, Wyoming, 82301, USA
Known For
- Also has locations in Laramie and Cheyenne
- Delicious tom kha (coconut chicken) soup
- Especially tasty pad see ew (stir-fried wide rice noodles)
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The fanciest restaurant in Rawlins, this little steak house in a Victorian home serves hand-cut meat, seafood, and pasta, with a few Asian fusion dishes, to boot. Co-owner Lena Dirck grew up in Singapore and opened the restaurant with her husband James in the mid-1990s, back when it was hard to find a variety of restaurants in Rawlins. Aspen House remains a favorite with locals and visitors alike.
318 5th St., Rawlins, Wyoming, 82301, USA
Known For
- Cozy, intimate atmosphere
- Hand-cut steaks
- Large portions (which is definitely the Wyoming way)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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People come for the large portions of hearty but basic food at this log building with the look and feel of a Western hunting lodge. The menu is strong on burgers, pizza, steaks, fish, and chicken.
120 E. Riverside Ave., Encampment, Wyoming, 82325, USA
Known For
- Casual, friendly spot to grab a meal any day of the week
- Full bar
- Big portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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Located in a little green house, Bella's cozy dining room is the place to head for a special occasion—and just any time you want some really good pasta, chicken Parmesan, or steak. The desserts, antipasti, soups, salads, and wine selection are also top-notch. There's even a kids' menu.
218 N. 1st St., Saratoga, Wyoming, 82331, USA
Known For
- Classic Italian options, including lasagna, gnocchi, and spaghetti and meatballs
- New York cheesecake and other house-made desserts
- Beautiful bar, with full selection of beer, wine and cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
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This welcoming, low-key brewery has a good selection of burgers and sandwiches and slings its own award-winning brews. There are also soups, steaks, pasta, and massive salads on the menu. Seating is especially nice at and around the bar, where large windows allow natural light to pour in.
604 Broadway St., Rock Springs, Wyoming, 82901, USA
Known For
- Creamy capelli pasta with Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage
- Clam chowder
- "Coal Porter" (a beer named in honor of the area's mining history)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted
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Don't let this stand's diminutive size and unromantic location fool you: it serves up some of the softest, fluffiest steamed buns you'll find anywhere. The menu also offers noodle and rice dishes, as well as Taiwanese pancakes and bubble tea. The friendly owners will happily walk you through the menu and make suggestions.
2634 Dell Range Blvd., Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82009, USA
Known For
- Luscious steamed buns (best eaten right away, while piping hot)
- Authentic food at budget prices
- Friendly, helpful owners
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., May–Dec. Closed Mon.–Wed. Jan.–Apr.
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Locals love this small Mexican joint that serves up big portions at reasonable prices. The menu has such staples as enchiladas, tacos, and burritos, plus a large selection of chicken, beef, and seafood dishes. Expect an extremely casual atmosphere, cheery service, and great chips and salsa.
1433 Central Ave., Kemmerer, Wyoming, 83101, USA
Known For
- Enchiladas suizas
- Friendly service
- Many types of delicious burritos
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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This low-key restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner—not to mention homemade pies—seven days a week. Prices are a little higher than other nearby restaurants, but portions are generous, with a large selection of burgers, sandwiches, and steaks, plus some Mexican options.
211 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, Wyoming, 82935, USA
Known For
- All-day breakfast
- Great burgers
- Friendly service
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Located right downtown, this intimate, low-key eatery offers good pastas, pizzas, and other Italian standbys for lunch and dinner. The sauces are made-from-scratch delicious, and the bar is well stocked. Finding parking can be an issue, so allow yourself a little extra time to hunt for a spot.
1901 Central Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, USA
Known For
- Creamy Alfredo sauce
- Homemade bread
- Good selection of seafood dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Located in a former movie theater, this airy coffee shop exudes a vintage vibe, a full array of espresso drinks, and a few snacks. Local art hangs on the walls, and musicians and poets take to the spot's tiny stage at its month open-mike night.
1607 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, USA
Known For
- Tasty lattes with fun names
- Frozen drinks "served nice and cold like your ex's heart"
- Bubble tea in lots of flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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One of Wyoming's best Mexican restaurants is in the tiny refinery town of Sinclair, 6 miles east of Rawlins. Green chili is a big draw here, and the menu is full of Mexican favorites, as well as Navajo tacos.
705 Lincoln Ave., Sinclair, Wyoming, 82334, USA
Known For
- Chiles rellenos (fried cheese-stuffed peppers)
- Shredded beef enchiladas
- Famed green chili that you can take home by the gallon
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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This pleasant downtown bakery is best known for its wide, changing selection of gourmet cupcakes. It also offers espresso drinks and items you'd expect in an English teahouse, including crumpets and biscuits. For lunch, there's English stew and a soup of the day.
211 Grand Ave., Wyoming, 82072, USA
Known For
- Sumptuous cupcakes, with seasonal flavors
- Dairy- and gluten-free cupcake options
- Wide selection of tea, many imported from England
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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If you need a break from steaks and burgers (or if meat is never your thing) this charming downtown café is the local spot for vegetarian and vegan eats, as well as carefully crafted cocktails brought right to your table from the adjoining tavern. The menu is extensive and diverse, with Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean influences, with a good selection of desserts and a menu for kids, too. Front Street has a historic pub feel and offers a long list of signature and classic cocktails, as well as wines, beers, and various types of liquor—even absinthe.
213 S. 1st St., Laramie, Wyoming, 82072, USA
Known For
- Clearly labeled vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
- Delicious cauliflower "wings"
- Tasty cocktails, reasonably priced
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Historic photographs of early Cheyenne set the tone for this downtown icon, a place that seems as old as the city itself (the structure was built circa 1900). It's a bit dark, and the booths are a bit shabby, but the American food is solid. Now if only you could get the walls to tell their stories. No doubt they've heard it all, as many of the movers and shakers in Cheyenne's past (and a few in its present) have eaten here. The menu lists hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and burgers, plus prime rib, steak, pork, lamb, and seafood.
1506 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, USA
Known For
- Local favorite since the 1940s
- American staples like prime rib and chicken fried steak
- Located right next to the historic train depot
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
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Locals and tourists alike make the 15-mile drive from Cheyenne for the live music and homey feel of this out-of-the-way spot. The dance floor is huge, and the menu is full of cowboy favorites, including steaks, burgers, and Rocky Mountain oysters. All the soups and sides are made from scratch, and there's also a full bar. For the full experience, come on Friday or Saturday night for the live music or on Sunday afternoon for a weekly jam session.
1064 Happy Jack Rd., Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82009, USA
Known For
- Live music and a weekly jam session
- Steaks
- Walls filled with cowboy memorabilia
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Memorial Day–Labor Day, closed Mon. and Tues. Labor Day--Memorial Day
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This small spot has a little bit of everything and offers a comforting, nice dinner after a long day on the road or trail. While it's best known for its pizza, the pastas, Mexican dishes, sandwiches, and calzones are also excellent. You can get a big and tasty breakfast on the weekends.
520 McCaffrey Ave., Encampment, Wyoming, 82325, USA
Known For
- Pizza, including with a gluten-free crust option
- Breakfast on the weekends
- Full bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner Sun.
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This casual, family-run eatery serves up big helpings of pasta, hefty sandwiches, and seriously good pizza. Despite the name, the service is always friendly and welcoming, and if you come back often enough, the owners might even put your picture up on the wall.
113 W. Bridge Ave., Saratoga, Wyoming, 82331, USA
Known For
- Delicious pizza, with a gluten-free crust option
- Fun vibe, with games at the tables
- Fabulous, authentic meatballs
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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This fun and casual small chain has some of the best ribs, steaks, and seafood you'll find in the state. The portions are eye-popping in size, and there's a good selection of sides and desserts, plus a full bar. The atmosphere is more sports bar than traditional steak house, and with a location right by the stadium, the place often brings in a young crowd. Brunch is offered on the weekends.
2415 Grand Ave., Laramie, Wyoming, 82001, USA
Known For
- Baby back ribs, marinated for 24 hours
- Hand-cut rib eyes
- Fried green tomatoes topped with crab and blue cheese
