Delicious & messy food, craft beer, cocktails. Live music. Patio & indoor seating. All 14 of us gathered here on a weekday evening! One of few venues that would take reservations of this size group. They have a good amount of indoor seating. We sat on the umbrellaed patio, near the musician, just around the corner of the bar from games like cornhole. They were busy, but service was attentive. Many of us had craft beers and cocktails. Everyone was pleased, but i could not list all the beverages for you. We had at least one yummy fresh arugula salad with sirloin cooked-to-order and a lot of flavorful bacon, blue cheese crumbles, green onion, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and thick "Texas" toast. We shared a number of the many appetizers: Crispy-coated sweet-chili Thai Shrimp were rather small but quite tasty. The tray of nachos was a glorious mess of beans, sauces and crema, mixed melty cheeses, olives, and meat ... i think we got the rich ground "buffalo". The "buffalo balls" were even messier: meatballs in deep gravy over mashed potatoes smothered in sautéed onions and mushrooms. We had "chicken "bites" with two of their yummy flavorings. The soft pretzels and cheese were long thick almost-loaves. And i completely lost track of the mains: several of their loaded burgers and overloaded tacos. The star was the 12oz medium-rare ribeye, topped with herb butter & demi glacé, loaded garlic redskin mashed potatoes, & thick garlic toast. This was a great immersion in great food, drink, ant atmosphere. The $44 ribeye was one of the top-two steaks we had during our trip. (July 2026). Pro tip: every steak is town was good, even the bargains you can find with a little hunting. But be sure to pay a little more once or twice to get the best. read more

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We spotted this restaurant online while driving in to town to our hotel we had for the next couple of days. The photos looked amazing, so after we checked in, we drove a few blocks to the place. Parking is limited but we luckily scored a spot. Atmosphere is very cool, bar/restaurant like with sports playing on large TVs throughout. It was kind of warm in there...not sure if they had a working A/C or if it just couldn't keep up with the bodies inside. There was a wait to be seated but not too bad. Maybe 15 mins and the place was packed. We were seated at a bar-like table between the actual bar seating and tables. The waitress was nice and had personality but was a bit stressed out and a little testy after we asked about our food 30+ mins after ordering it. Even the drinks took a long time to be served. I finally gave up and ran to the restroom...of course the food came as soon as I left. It works that way a lot for me. lol The drinks were good - the food was pretty good. Prices are expensive here, but pretty much on par with the rest of the restaurants in town. It's a tourist town in high season and they all know it. We determined not to come back for the next day's meals based on the slow speed of service and try different places in town instead. read more

The Buffalo Bar is a solid choice if you're looking for classic bar fare. I had a burger, and it was good--exactly what I was expecting. The atmosphere has a rustic, classic mountain-town feel that fits West Yellowstone well and adds to the experience. The service was okay, but the meal took about an hour and a half from start to finish, which felt a bit long for lunch. Overall, it's a decent place to grab a casual meal, especially if you're not in a hurry. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Burger - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

I love stopping at the Buffalo Bar after a long day in Yellowstone. They have a large menu and several different drinks. You can find a Buffalo burger here as well. The Buffalo queso was delicious. The bartender was so nice and friendly! Come check out the bucking Buffalo taxidermy and western vibe. Cool spot! read more

The Buffalo Bar - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

The best nachos I've ever had. Every ingredient was fresh and super tender pulled pork. For $21 my husband and I were stuffed. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Hog's trough - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

This place had it all! Amazing food that was unique with large portions. So many buffalo options and all were so tasty. Their take on bar food goes beyond average for sure. We got cheese curds, burgers and a bowl. The drinks were yummy too! Great ambiance with plenty of TVs and service was great. I think this place is hard to beat. Best sports bar I have been to in a long time. read more

Popped in to enjoy the local culture (we live in West for the Summers). First time I tried their Bison Balls - they were excellent! The mushrooms gravy was perfectly seasoned. I found the bison balls over salted (I rarely use it); but my wife disagreed. Regardless, highly recommend. We have yet to get a bad meal or service whenever we stop in. read more

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Loved this lively establishment in West Yellowstone. The service was quick and fabulous. The atmosphere is all things bison. The beer was cold and the food hot. Thoroughly enjoyed sharing the buffalo balls appetizer. It was a large dish with two large meatballs on top of mashed potatoes. They have some games including electronic darts. There is also outdoor dining. It was fun atmosphere with good eats. A nice place to unwind after a long day in YNP. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Buffalo Balls - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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There is barely any restaurant in this small town that offers Bison meat entrees. As it is known to be different in the area compared to major cities selection of meat. The Buffalo Bar happens to be highly ranked as it will constantly be crowded during peak tourist season. Upon entering will be walked into a group of customers waiting for their table and name to be called. There are a good amount of table inside and have lots of tv for a good entertainment and enjoyment. Average wait time is typically 30 minutes plus during peak dining time. The servers are nice, provided the food and other necessities quickly. Attentive with water refills. The foods were presented well and they gave a good amount of food for the price. Worth eating here once. read more

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This place is hoppin' yet service was timely and friendly. So much going on. From sports tv to casino machines, bar, and patio. Decor is rustic with taxidermic mounts of the local wildlife, buffalo in particular. The food was served hot and delicious! We ordered the cowboy bison burger and the fish and chips. I highly recommend the cowboy burger! Not too dry and bursting with flavor. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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We were here on a Sunday after church with a group of about 12 who were seated in the area but not at the same table. It was busy and we had great service. There were 4 seated at our table and our orders were taken quickly and the food was delivered equally quickly. My husband had a Smothered Burrito with Carne Asada and I had Buffalo tacos because it's West Yellowstone and why not? I've never had buffalo before. It was similar to ground beef with a slight almost imperceptible gaminess to it, but it was delicious. Our waitress was really great (like reading our minds great). She refilled drinks without us having to ask and asked about take-home boxes when we were nearly done with the meal. I hope we can come back before we leave town. read more

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This place was suggested by my brother, when he heard we were eating in west Yellowstone. Ordered the buffalo burger and wings, both were great. The wings had a very flavorful Huckleberry bbq sauce. Was great. My wife ordered the quesadillas, very filling, but good. read more

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Great spot that even locals seem to love! Bit pricey, but the food and drinks were made so well you don't feel ripped off. Service was great too! Love the rustic decor! read more

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Christina was out waitress /bartender and she was wonderful the food was amazing we had the the buffalo meatloaf and the Thai shrimp beerbatter curds !! To die for !!! Give Christina a shout we also got a bunch of souvenirs for our friends!! read more

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Good bar in the little town. The buffalo meatballs were so delicious. The steak and burger were good. read more

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When we pulled into town, this place was popping. We thought it must be good. So we dropped our luggage and came back. The place was still busy so we sat at the bar where we were greeted by Tanner. He was attentive and helpful. I had the huckleberry lemonade, my husband a local beer, and our daughter vodka soda. Everything here is huckleberry and I embrace it wholeheartedly, especially the vodka. We shared the nachos, which seemed a little pricey especially considering the cheese isn't real; more like nachos cheese. However, they are a good size. The ambiance is what you'd expect, wild animals amidst tv's. Being so close to the "closed season" choices are limited. I hear there are bands when the patio is open. It would be a great place if there was live music year round. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Animal decor - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Walked in fire lunch the sign said find a seat. We sat at a high top which a group just left from and the waitress was quick to clean it off. It was a Saturday and they had several TV's playing college football. My husband was so happy. Warm and inviting atmosphere including animal heads hanging along the walls. Of course a Buffalo front and center. Waitress was very nice and service was great. We both ordered the barbecue chicken salad. One of the best meals we had in Yellowstone area. We had trouble finishing the chicken it was a full size breast sliced on top and juicy. Served with Texas toast and ranch dressing. It also had a nice outdoor patio with bar and live music at night. If you in west Yellowstone make sure to stop in you won't be disappointed. read more

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Did not prefer the food at all:( I got some of the tacos but It was very close tasting to Taco Bell and the only reason I'm giving it a star is for the service read more

There's not a lot of food options near Yellowstone, so this tends to be one of the more popular spots. It definitely has a very specific Americana vibe, complete with a casino section and taxidermied animal everywhere - not really my vibe after a beautiful day of exploring Yellowstone, but I guess it comes with the territory. The food is mostly standard American fare, specializing in bison/buffalo. We got the bison meatloaf and the mountain fries, which were decent but nothing stood out other than the huge portions. The huckleberry lemonade was mediocre and has a strange aftertaste. Overall, good to get filled up here but I would temper expectations. The service was friendly and attentive though. read more

The Buffalo Bar - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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First time here. Sat at the bar, stacy served me, fast friendly service, had the buffalo cauliflower , and the flank steak wrap, both were great choices, would for sure recommend this place read more

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One of the best meals we had in West Yellowstone! And the huckleberry cocktails - yum! The hostess was bubbly and friendly as soon as we walked in. This fun attitude fit perfectly into the bar ambiance full of taxidermy animals and large screen tvs playing that nights football game - very lively. The server, unfortunately, was far less enthusiastic and off. (Maybe she was having a rough day). We started off with a huckleberry margarita and a huckleberry lemonade - both delicious! For meals, we ordered the buffalo balls and buffalo tacos. Although the buffalo balls are on the appetizers list, it is huge and very well served as a meal since it comes with mashed potatoes. Both meals were good! The meatballs were one of my favorite meals in West Yellowstone. Yum! read more

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Recommended at the place we were staying. We agree, one of the best places we ate the entire stay. More food than we could eat at the restraunt. Who knew the breaded cheese curds would be our favorite left overs the entire trip? read more

Really one of the only food spots in West Yellowstone that you can find open on a midweek afternoon. 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 read more

Ambiance was great. Staff were great. I hade the fish and chips and the 2 huge fish sticks had too much breading and some seasoning I could not name. Plenty of French fries but I am indifferent. read more

Was a great stop arriving into West Yellowstone. Cute place with a buffalo vibe. My husband got the buffalo fried steak and I had the buffalo meatloaf. They were both really good. Fried steak was crispy and the meatloaf was flavorful with a good rich gravy. The huckleberry wheat beee was good too! Definitely worth the stop. read more

This was our favorite bar in town, we went here 3 nights out of our 5 day stay, even to end the night with drinks. We had Bison Chili Con Queso, Cinnamon/Sugar pretzels with cream cheese, BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, lots of yummy drinks - Huckleberry Lemonade is the best in town bc they use real berry puree. The vibe is casual and it's a local hangout place. read more

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This place was a great find while visiting Yellowstone. Great food, good portions, great, fun atmosphere!

This place is a must! Our food was so good and very filling. I wasn't able to eat it all. My husband had the huckleberry margarita and I had the huckleberry lemonade. Both drinks were spectacular! We sat at a long bar table facing the actual bar. It was super cool! Our servers were also very nice! read more

The Buffalo Bar - Huckleberry Lemonade - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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After an incredibly long day in the park, my husband and I stopped here around 430pm for an early dinner - we really had our pick of the place and were quickly waited on. First, the portions here are absolutely massive. We split the queso with buffalo chili, which was delicious. I had one of their burritos and it was truly massive...but it really was quite tasty. I wish I could have eaten more of it - but could only eat half since it was so large. My husband opted for one of their burgers - trading the patty for a buffalo patty; he finished every bite of it. Overall, it was an eclectic menu - but good good for a sports bar. read more

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My entire party enjoyed their food. However, it took quite a while to receive our appetizers and entrees. All of the employees were clearly foreign, not from the area. Good food, not so good service. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Cocktail with cool glass - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Fantastic! Tired of chuck wagons? It's the spot. Good beer, good food! Legit the best In town! Fast to top it off.

Nice place, although their seating design could use some work. We got the buffalo meatloaf and taco salad with buffalo crumble. The meatloaf was okay but nothing more. The salad was delicious BUT they either forgot to add the buffalo or there was one singular piece that I ate without noticing because I spent the entire dinner looking for it. I couldn't find the huckleberry lemonade on the menu but when I asked she said they do have it and it was delicious. The service was pretty meh and no one really checked in on us because if they did we would've asked for more water. They also tack a lot of fees onto the bill. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Taco Salad and Buffalo Meatloaf - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Great food and atmosphere. Fun place. Gets very busy and can take a while to be seated, even at the bar, but worth it. The bison burgers and country fried steak were both very good. read more

Open late, even on a holiday. Great food and super attentive servers. The West-Mex Burger was outstanding with the chipotle sauce stealing the show. My wife had the Chicken Tacos and was super happy with them. This is an excellent stop and not so much of a tourist trap. Loads of table seating that is set up for groups or just couples. It does get a bit loud when it's full up but it is really good. Pricing is a bit on the higher side, but expected in this area. read more

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We stopped into what we thought was a little sport's bar in West Yellowstone. It turned out to be so so much more. The place turned out to be huge, with really good staff, above average menu, and a good selection of drinks. We were just looking for an appetizer to hold us over till dinner so we ordered the 'Hog Trough Nachos' to share. From the time we ordered to being served was amazingly quick, and we both thought this was one of the best nachos we've had. They serving was huge and we actually took some home. Talked to a few people there, and everything from hamburgers, burritos to tacos were enjoyed. I would totally enjoy going back. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Hog Trough Nachos, big enough to share with four as an appetizer. - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Food was great, the service was fast and the ambiance was awesome!!! Defiant a great recommendation!

Food is delicious, service is amazing and love the atmosphere, great local whiskey drinks and their BBQ chicken salad , Black and Blue salad, pull pork sandwiches, and tacos all delicious and amazing taste read more

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SO GOOD! We had the buff bites and mountain fries and both were amazing. The serving sizes are pretty big as well. read more

The Buffalo Bar - Buff Bites & Mountain Fries - American Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

This is a great find. We walked in and sat right away. We had multiple servers and there were all great! Anytime one walked by they checked on us. We got the beer battered cheese curds to start and they were soooo good. The cheese was soft and fresh. My husband got a primate rib sandwich which he loved! He could stop talking about how tender the prime rib was. I got a bbq chicken salad which was enough for 2-3 people. It was so good but too much. I only wish I could've taken it with me. The place was decorated for Halloween season but also decked with buffalo intrue Yellowstone fashion. read more

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Can't say anything bad. All of our food was amazing and the service was beyond 5 stars!!! Deanna was a rockstar handling our rowdy crowd of 18!! Definitely give this place a try when in West Yellowstone; you will not be disappointed! read more