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    John Colter Ranch House

    3.4 (81 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 1:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Clifford H.

    Went to dinner at this restaurant to have the chicken but it was sold out. My wife wanted tea but it was also sold out. To start we had the queso and chips. It was pretty good, it was just a little bit spicy and the chips were fresh. For dinner my wife had the salad with chicken, she was happy with the overall taste of the salad and it was big enough for 2 people to share. Since I couldn't get the chicken I settled for the the burger and fries. I couldn't tell you how disappointed I was with my meal, the burger had zero flavor and somehow my French fries were came out cold. To be honest I ate about half my burger and a few fries and left the rest of it to be thrown away. I would assume that the cold fries was a fluke but the guy eating next to us sent back his soup because it was cold. My suggestion would be to avoid this place unless you want a salad for dinner. As for the service my waitress was nice and quick to bring refills as needed. I left her a good tip because it was not her fault that the food was so so.

    Rolls and huckleberry margaritas
    Dang L.

    Good food and cocktail. Huckleberry margarita: 4.5 stars. well balanced. Must get. I enjoyed the salt on the rim. Just the way it is grained and flavored. Brussel sprouts appetizer: 5 stars!!! slightly crispy but not burnt! Cheese and bacon balanced out the brussel sprouts with flavors and texture. Rainbow trout: 3 stars. Fish head great consistency but somewhat simple and bland. It was ok for me but was not a hot with the rest of the group. Smoked brisket: 4.5 stars. Must get, especially if you are a meat lover. Pick your two sides. Plenty of food. Shrimp pasta: 3 stars. Plenty of food for 2. A little heat but a little bland too.

    Moran View Chopped Salad
    Jenna W.

    I ordered the Moran View Chopped Salad and it was delicious! All freshly cut ingredients and packed with flavor. Everything on the plate is organized very nicely into a beautiful presentation, so you're able to mix the ingredients together that you want mixed. I was extremely impressed and happy with the amount of food in the salad. It covered the whole plate with tomatoes, corn, onions, cheese, shredded cheese, an avocado, an egg, and of course lettuce covered with Chipotle dressing. Our meals came very quickly, within 10mins and the staff was very accommodating knowing we spent the day hiking the park. Not only was this a delicious meal, but it was the cheapest on the otherwise expensively-priced menu. Highly recommend getting it if you're staying at the cabins or in the area for dinner.

    Wyoming Whiskey
    Kristine F.

    Wow! On an adventure of life and visiting Grand Teton National Park!! The Colter campsite recommended this place for dinner. I ordered the ribs. Wow, talking about amazing you know they're good when I fall right off the bone when you barely touch them. Definitely sit at a high top as well! Good vibe!! Great bartender/waitress, she was by herself, but did a great job for being as busy as she was.

    Ribs
    Jesena M.

    Choices are slim if you stay in this area, especially with covid and the limited seating. We were in line when the restaurant opened and with maybe 8-10 couples ahead of us, we still had to wait a good 30min to be seated. I'm not sure if there are limitations in WY on percentage of people allowed, but I would say it wasn't more than 25% full at any point. The food was ok, I'd almost say solid, since we had worse in the parks, but still nothing to write home about. Our server was very sweet though and took good care of her tables. Breakfast was also pretty expensive and my husband was trying to get his burrito to go, but the hostess said it's not possible without officially sitting at a table?! Well, he sat down and ordered his breakfast with a to-go box, very odd.

    Cheesesteak (?) and mac and cheese.
    Fiona Z.

    My friend and I were desperate after a failed campfire and burnt soup can dinner so we came here during the summer. Overpriced tourist food offering takeout during COVID. $15.90 or so after tax for a cheesesteak with a side of mac and cheese (? It's been a while so I'm not sure what we ordered). The mac and cheese was the saltiest but somehow most lacking in cheese flavor mac and cheese I've ever eaten. -1/10, would not recommend. The cheesesteak was much better in comparison.

    Biscuits & gravy, over easy eggs & hash browns
    Hayley H.

    Walking in, the place was playing country music & had such an old time country feel. Felt like home! Our server Regina was so sweet & she checked on us a few times. I had the biscuits & gravy (one of my favorite meals) & I was very satisfied!

    Family platter
    Taylor R.

    Best food place to visit if you're traveling through the National Parks. The best part has to be either the bread rolls or the fact that this business status open late for their travelers! Although we had a mix-up with our Family Style dinner, the manager was quick to fix our issue and gave us a free huckleberry cheesecake in return! Would return here soon

    Huckleberry Margarita (very tasty but expecting more for $14! Is this Vegas?)
    Andrew C.

    Very tasty food, have stopped in for lunch and dinner and the cafe since we're staying in the cabins. The service is phenomenal, everyone from hostess to bar backs and service people are super friendly and welcoming. Our server was RJ and he was great and knew how to give us fast and efficient service with our little guys. I got the chicken Caesar and my wife got the ribs while our little guy got Mac and cheese with veggies. Food was tasty and flavorful. Only critiques was my grilled chicken for salad was pretty dry, the huckleberry margarita though delicious was pricey for a very small glass, and it got very warm on the outer tables where there was no fans. Also the cheese curds were a side for lunch but there own app for dinner?? Anyways, would definitely recommend for any meal, and definitely have to get their pizza at some point too!

    Sydney J.

    We just got drinks cuz the menu is quite pricey. The guy next to us at the bar had steak with Chimichurri and said it was awesome. Our bartender was cool! I had the Huckleberry Margarita and the other Tequila drink I forgot what its called but they were awesome. Bartender let me connect to her bluetooth speaker so I could introduce them to some Texas country. We had a great time hanging out there before returning to our campsite

    Slice of pepperoni pizza
    Kyle V.

    Average tourist lodge just north of Jackson Hole, inside the Grand Teton National Park. During the pandemic, they were taking orders from 2 windows and bringing the orders out to a table and announcing your name. This was the only lodge that was open in the park, so there was quite a long line. The pricing is way too high for the quality of food you get, but that's the tourist trap for you. I had the Veggie Thai Wrap with potato wedges and Mac & Cheese. I would have liked to add meat but they weren't allowing any modifications during COVID. I also had a slice of pepperoni pizza as well. Basically the whole order was basic overpriced cafeteria food, which is what we expected. They have quite a few tables scattered around outside, which was perfect. A lot of people seemed to be taking their meals back to their cars/campers. The staff was friendly but they did not want you walking to the window until they completely sanitized everything, which was kinda comical.

    Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Carrots.

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    We had a lovely lunch after hiking Jackson Lake. Chili was awesome, service was perfect, ambience was lovely!

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    Surprisingly good food and service ... generous portions. We liked the park dining in Tetons.

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    Good food and service. It's in the Park, but better than other options. Would certainly go back.

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    Bubba's Breakfast & BBQ - Onion rings are special.

    Bubba's Breakfast & BBQ

    3.9(928 reviews)
    30.0 mi
    $$

    Yum! This place was great! Our server, Noah, was amazing and so kind (give him a raise!). Noah gave…read moresome great suggestions and told us about the huckleberry lemonade, which was delicious. I ordered a BBQ plate. I tried the okra, toast, and coleslaw. My meat was flavored well and was a good sized serving. My companion also enjoyed her food as well. We were curious about breakfast, as we heard good things, but didn't make it back. When we're in the area again, we'll have to stop by.

    I'm so glad I discovered Bubba's! This local gem is a must try. Every thing was so good and I can't…read morewait to go back. I got the 12 count dry rub chicken wings, with Mac and cheese and fries as my side. My boyfriend got the half pound brisket with potato salad and fries as his. The dry rub chicken had a good amount of flavor, but it was the tiniest bit overcooked. The sides were honestly the stars of the plate. The Texas toast was buttery and so good. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the Mac and cheese were so creamy and full of flavor. The brisket was tender and not super greasy. However, the outer layer is extremely salty so I would double down on the sauce. The potato salad was good, but nothing crazy. I think the portion sizes are absolutely massive and you'll definitely leave with a full belly. The ambiance is pretty neat, but service wasn't the fastest, but food came out in less than 15 minutes. It seemed like maybe they were short staffed this day. Our waiter was nice, but he had a lot of tables to wait on, so he wouldn't come over unless we flagged him down.

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    Flowers were gorgeous right outside the restaurant

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    Big Hole BBQ - Salsa and guacamole

    Big Hole BBQ

    4.1(275 reviews)
    31.3 mi
    $$

    5 stars! We had mahi tacos, pulled pork sandy with Mac and cheese, and Stu melt with house chips…read more Best mahi tacos I've ever had! We sat outside on a breezy Monday afternoon and it was divine!! I also had the hazy Mango IPA. So good! Of If I were a local I'd frequent this place often. Yummy!

    Came in on a busy night waited 15 minutes wasn't great to walk past so many times went to the…read moreWaitress and she said don't give me a tough time all I asked her to do was take my order and then they threw me out. I wasn't rude. I didn't scream the worst experience I've ever had. Are you coming to the establishment for six years sometimes my chicken wings come out cold I don't complain. Sometimes they came out raw. I didn't complain today. I waited 20 minutes before somebody even approached me. I went up to the ladies that I've been waiting really long time I'd like to place an order and she's a go don't come near me. I want to speak to the Managment about this. This is unbelievable for a client that comes here so many times 50% of the time they're inconsistent 50% of the time is delicious today this Waitress was so rude. I had such an arrogant Cavalier attitude. I don't know how she even can be around people like this. I know they're busy but you just don't talk to people like this and when I told her you shouldn't talk to me like that she threw me up. She threw me out and I guess you're not a lot of complain in this town with someone full short someone mistreat you you're not allowed to complain. The only thing they do is throw you out cause they don't wanna understand that they fell short and they have a shitty attitude. She could handle this completely different instead of insult me tell me don't come near me and she's not in the mood. She could've said. I know you've been waiting a long time. I'm sorry for that was what you could've said. I feel bad. We're gonna take care of you right now get your order in please be patient with us. We had a tough day. That's what you could've said. I understand you're frustrated, sir. Understand you way more than you should have. we're trying as hard as we can. I said she had a severe attitude. You just don't do this to a regular client. That's becoming there and never complained before ever even when the food was mediocre raw cold and it still came back you don't need a regular client and throw them out. This lady doesn't know how to deal with people under pressure and stressful situations. I'm reading another one star review that says the same thing about her and she seems annoyed with anybody that says something she's annoyed with anything when they fall short she doesn't wanna hear anything.

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    Firehole Bar-B-Que - Pork ribs

    Firehole Bar-B-Que

    4.7(1.2k reviews)
    57.1 mi
    $$

    5 starts! Great food, great service! They made this day of our trip, one to remember. The meat was…read morevery tender and the sides were amazing. Thank you for all your hospitality!

    Terrific tender tasty BBQ. Busy, Fast…read more Our friends were scattered all day in smaller groups, and weather was iffy for an evening outdoor concert, so 8 of us (and half the people visiting West Yellowstone) decided to try fire whole barbecue for dinner. (Jul 2026) The restaurant's parking lot felt crowded, but we found a space halfway back. Plus, there's parking on the street. Really, everything is close in West Yellowstone, so some of us just walked over from our lodging. At 6:30 PM on a Saturday (July 2026), the line was all the way from the counter to the door, and it seemed like every indoor seat was taken! The moment we saw one of the tables start to leave, some of us landed at it , so pretty quickly half of us had a place. Then through an indoor window, we saw people leaving the enclosed side patio. Bingo! Yahtzee! As a table for six cleared, we noticed the adjacent table was also close to finishing and in a moment, we had two end-to-end picnic tables, enough for our entire party to sit together! This was good timing, because in those few minutes the outer lobby had filled with people waiting in line and the outside tables of 4 or six were also nearly full. Among us all, we had almost everything on the menu: pork ribs, bbq chicken, beef, brisket, pulled-pork, coleslaw, potato salad, mac and cheese, beans, corn on the cob, thick fries. All of meats were tender and juicy, full of their own flavor and well seasoned with perfect smoky slightly-sweet sauce. All of the sides had the right amount of bait and the right amount of tenderness, nicely, salted, and seasoned in flavoring, not overly-seasoned. The tables had at least two kinds of barbecue sauce, plus your ketchup and mustard. This was mighty fine barbecue, smoked in-house daily! Every one of us found a dish that we wanted and loved. And in a town full of kitschy western themes, this place was the real deal. Sure, a wood cabin look, picnic tables, and walls full of decor. But not overly new and polished. This felt like the real thing. This is a live, real, every day BBQ. And it was right across the street from the park where there was a free concert that evening! A word to the wise: There was a sign in the small lobby ready to set up: First come first served, until they sell out!

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    Smoky brisket, served with a dill pickle, crunchy white onion & a slab of white bread

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