I have to start by talking about the Hog Trough Nachos. So good! Star of the show. We planned on…read morenibbling on them, but we were nearly full by the time the two of us finished polishing them off. The wings were tasty too, but they didn't taste anything like Nashville hot chicken that I'm familiar with. We wonder if they gave us the wrong wings. The service at the bar was good considering that the whole restaurant was full. Lots of people were watching the FIFA matches which made it fun to root together. Good beer menu. The wine menu was small, as expected, but it worked.

Really one of the only food spots in West Yellowstone that you can find open on a midweek…read moreafternoon. Service was good, our server Danielle took good care of us. Food wasn't really good. I got the cowboy burger and the meat was overcooked. Everyone else at our table got wings and Just really mediocre food overall. I like they had TVs and more of a sports bar vibe

I visited Madison Crossing Lounge the evening before running the Yellowstone Half Marathon, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of my trip. I arrived around 7 PM and grabbed a seat at the bar since I was dining solo. The restaurant was busy, but the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. For dinner, I ordered the Chicken Prosciutto Pasta with a side of bread. The pasta was outstanding -- easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. The combination of braised chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and creamy parmesan-mascarpone sauce came together perfectly. Every bite was flavorful, rich, and satisfying without feeling heavy or dry. As someone preparing for a half marathon the next morning, it was the perfect carb-loading meal. I also ordered the Huckleberry Sundae for dessert. If you're visiting the Yellowstone area, do yourself a favor and try something with huckleberries. The ice cream, topping, and whipped cream were fantastic, and it ended up being one of my favorite desserts from the trip. One unexpected bonus was getting to chat with other travelers at the bar, including another runner who was also working toward completing a half marathon in all 50 states. It added to the friendly, welcoming feel of the place. Overall, Madison Crossing Lounge delivered excellent food, a great atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience. I don't hand out many five-star reviews, but this one earned it. If I'm back in West Yellowstone for another race or a visit to Yellowstone National Park, I'll absolutely be returning. Last visited: June 12, 2026.

One of the better places jn West Yellowstone with a nice ambiance and semi formal American…read morerestaurant . Fairly good menu options for seafood and meat options with some pasta. Prices are $$$ but you will be able to try elk rack, elk medallions, bison burger other bison entrees. Taste is pretty good but again it is fairly pricey

The food was ok. The selection of beer on tap was great!…read more We were seated right away and a server saw to us promptly. The biggest negative is that it is loud. It made it hard to converse across the table.

Worst food I've ever had in my life. We read the reviews, and I saw the review about them messing…read moreup chicken tenders. Piecing together that this is a tourist trap town on the outskirts of YNP, I lowered my expectations to like 5/10. Believe me, this is worse than mid. We were famished driving out of Yellowstone after a long day of sightseeing, as most of this place's victims probably are. I grimly perused the menu, and ordered a burger and fries because surelllyyyyyy... they can make a 5/10 burger?! My standards were so low! The bread on the burgers was soggy and gross, the burger wasn't seared at all, and the fries were burnt. Our friend ordered steak: the steak was bright pink through and through and also not even seared... how do you mess up this badly? Do they have a grill back there?? I've cooked steak way better myself on a skillet for way cheaper. A bowl of onion rings with no dipping sauce. Salads with tomatoes sliced round- not diced. I had never seen that before in my life. Other friend got a pizza. She said it was okay, but looking at it I had my doubts. I'll admit I didn't try it because it looked like day old frozen pizza. Mind you if the total bill had been $75, then whatever we were hungry, it's a tourist trap-- No. The total for the food was $148. For 4 people. No drinks at all, just water. I'm so appalled and embarrassed because there were lots of international visitors here for Yellowstone. Probably more than usual if some stopped here during a US visit for the World Cup. They probably come here and believe this abomination is representative of American food. Shameful. I normally wouldn't bring up something like ambiance, but since this place has the audacity to charge nice restaurant prices for food so disgusting I wouldn't even feed it to a dog, the music sucks too. It was the most cliche 70s American bar playlist ever. I personally enjoy that kind of music, but here it feels like rubbing salt in a wound. Positives: Server was nice, poor guy. The French onion soup was actually nice and up to par, but French onion soup is not enough to redeem a place, especially when this place is your first stop in civilization and you're ready to chow down. Next night we skipped West Yellowstone and opted for the gas station by our Airbnb. The hours-old chicken sandwich behind glass was Michelin star compared to this.

This place was AWESOME! Food was great, service was fantastic and great atmosphere. We had the rad…read moredog and bad dog!

All of the food was kind of pricey…read more Potato: 3.5/5 It had lots of flavor though. But nothing really special. Creamed corn: 5/5 It was my fav and I am biased. Brisket: 5/5 It was super good with the sauce. It truly hit the spot after walking so much from hiking. Pulled Pork: 4/5 Coleslaw: 4/5 Refreshing.

There was one lady, whom at first I thought was the hostess, who seated us, and brought us waters…read more Then she returned to take our orders. We shared one order each of the elk and bison lasagna and Caesar salad. The lasagna arrived in a full-sized regular lasagna dish; and the Caesar arrived on an oval platter. By the end of our meal I believe our lady is actually the owner since she commented on her staff, and gave her thoughts on how the chef had created such great tasting lasagna that eliminated a lot of excess oil without drying out the lasagna. Delish! We would definitely rreturn.

We stopped in on a Wednesday night and it was relatively busy. It seems your experience can vary…read moregreatly based on your waitress. Our waitress was slow and not very friendly but I saw other waitresses more on it and getting food out much faster than ours. When our food arrived, I had the ribeye sandwich, it was alright. The steak was tough. The mashed potatoes were quite good. For the price, I'd expect better. No need to return or recommend. This was my least favorite dining experience during my 3 days in town.

What an amazing experience! My family ate here twice and got different things each time. Burgers,…read morewings, lobster, fish and chips they were all great. 2/5th of my family is celiac and when I ordered James told me with confidence my families food would be safe for them to eat. Finding gluten free is challenging enough but finding gluten free food this good makes me wish his truck was in my town. He is a one man show so be patient it's worth it!

Avoid this food truck. If I could give it zero stars, I would…read more This was the worst customer service I've ever experienced. The owner immediately told us our party was too big. We arrived with our family of 5 and my brother's family of 7. Since I have celiac disease and this was one of the few places I could eat, my wife stayed to order while I the rest of us went to McDonalds. When I returned with my three young kids, the owner actually scolded us for bringing back McDonald's, even though we had done that to make his life easier. He also ignored the party of six behind us who had been waiting for at least 30 minutes and instead took the order of the group behind them (4 people). After waiting nearly 40 minutes just to order (there was only one party in front of us), our food was finally handed to us in a bag with hairs stuck under the sealing sticker. For celiac friendly food, it was above average- but it wasn't worth the hostility. There are plenty of places that appreciate their customers. This isn't one of them. Update: The owner's response leaves out important context. We arrived as two families totaling 12 people. After he said he wouldn't serve a group that size, my brother's family left. Because I have celiac disease and this was one of the few places I could safely eat, my wife stayed to order while I took our three young children to McDonald's. When I returned with just my kids, the owner told me to "get that McCrap out of here," not to use his trash cans, and later called me "a dick" to my wife. He also accused our nephews of scratching his table. We checked the table before leaving and found no scratches. After I posted this review, he publicly called us "terrible parents" and "terrible people," told me to "go back to Utah" even though I'm not from Utah, and later sent me a private message calling me "full of crap" and "utard." I've included screenshots so readers can judge for themselves.

When planning our trip to YNP, Old Town Cafe wasn't on the shortlist. We noticed it as we walked…read morethrough the neighborhood and the menu featured a bit of everything for everyone in the family. After a particularly warm day of hiking, my husband and I resolved to try OTC -- especially since signs read that it was established in 2023. Keeping restaurants open is very hard work. I was interested in trying a buffalo burger while my husband looked forward to more trout. Since this is a family-friendly restaurant, perhaps the entry should be rethought. The door directly opens to the bar, which has high tables where families can be seated. (Here, we chose seats so we could watch the World Cup match.) There's another room with more conventional, lower tables. I asked for sliced jalapenos to be added the buffalo burger with cheddar, lettuce, sliced tomato, diced raw red onion on a toasted bun. Diners can specify to what extent the buffalo is cooked: medium or med rare are recommended. Substitute side fries for a side salad (romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese & crutons) for a nominal fee. * Ask your server to hold the cheese on the salad if you don't prefer it. Very friendly bartender and wait staff. We appreciated the periodic check-in throughout our meal.

We were seated promptly and drink order was taken after a couple minutes. In all the service was…read moregreat. There was a nice selection of spirits and beers. The food was just meh. Anything fried was overdone. They seem to rely on sauce to carry the load on flavor.

We are here twice on our family trip to West Yellowstone. The pizza was delicious and reasonably…read morepriced. They offer sit down, take out and delivery. A great place to eat.

Very tasty pizza, especially for Yellowstone! We ordered the meat pizza and the deluxe, and we…read moreended up devouring both. The crust was great, the toppings were generous, and it was a satisfying meal after a day of exploring. One thing to be aware of: when you first walk in, there's a bar area with gaming machines. We didn't realize it wasn't for minors, and my kids wandered in and were asked to leave, which upset them. It took a little while to convince my older toddler to come back to the family dining area in the back. Just keep an eye on your children when you enter so they head straight to the restaurant section.