The Gusher

Cold beer, nice staff. Great pizza!…read more A couple of days after we played pool in the Wild West Bar, some of us had heard their separate restaurant side had creative pizzas with good crust. This family-friendly restaurant is kept completely separate from the adult bar area, and no minors are allowed in the bar. We had beer from their craft list: Beyern Kolsch and Pigs Ass Porter. Lemonade for the kids. Salad and mac & cheese. Half and half pizza: Sacajawea was a luscious combo of artichoke hearts, spinach, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. And The Dude: sausage, canadian bacon, black olives, and surprising sauerkraut. Lots of other recipes on the menu, and build-your-own, too. Thin enough crust for some crisp, yet enough chew.

We rolled into West Yellowstone in the early evening after a long day of travelling and wanted…read moresomething simple. For us that usually means pizza, and Wild West looked like a good option. When we arrived we were told that it would be a 30 minute wait - no problem, we'll just stroll through town a bit until we get their text. We only got half a block away when we were told that our table was ready, so we hustled back. We each ordered a salad and got a large pizza to share. We chose the Blazing Saddles, which has hot Italian sausage, jalapeños, and banana peppers, plus onions and mushrooms. The salads were generous in size with fresh ingredients. The pizza was very good, but the sauce was a little sour and in general it was a little saltier than we would have preferred. The crust was very nicely done. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices were about what you'd expect in a tourist town. A decent experience overall.

The bar

Half doc holiday and half calamity jane pizza. 12 inches.

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Pete's Rocky Mountain Pizza and Pasta

4.2(529 reviews)

0.1 mi

Best pizza in the town Best price in the town…read more I definitely recommend it. Thank you so much for your service, Mahmut!! I don't think anyone works faster than you.

Pretty good place a located very conveniently right on the main drag of West Yellowstone minutes…read moreoutside park entrance They are open fairly late so it was a good place to get some pizza and pasta....another thing I really like that they vegetables and lots of salad options instead of all carb and rich entrees. Lots of pizza carrots we saw while we were eating. Their service was awesome and very caring Highly recommend while u are in Weat Yellowstone

1/2 meat lover pizza, 1/2 veggie pizza.

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The Gusher

3.3(225 reviews)

0.0 mi

You can tell the chefs put a lot of effort into every detail. The flavors were impressive and…read moresatisfying.

I can't really rate the food because the restaurant refused to serve me due to the presence of my…read moreservice animal. Upon entering with my trained service animal and informing the staff as such, I was asked for documentation or some paperwork to confirm it. I tried to explain the applicable federal law, but staff nevertheless refused to serve me and told me to leave. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are not required to wear a vest, harness, identification, certification, or other special equipment identifying them as service animals. Businesses may ask only two questions when the need for a service animal is not apparent: whether the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the animal has been trained to perform. They may not invent additional requirements such as mandatory service-dog vests or certification paperwork. My service animal was under my control and was not disruptive, aggressive, or creating a legitimate safety issue. The reasons given for refusing service were that I did not have paperwork proving the service animal status.. People with disabilities should not have to argue federal disability law at the entrance of a restaurant simply to receive the same service offered to everyone else. I hope management takes this seriously, educates its staff on the ADA's service-animal requirements, and corrects its policies so another service-animal handler does not encounter the same treatment.

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Best spaghetti

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The Buffalo Bar

4.1(1k reviews)

Delicious & messy food, craft beer, cocktails. Live music. Patio & indoor seating…read more 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.

We spotted this restaurant online while driving in to town to our hotel we had for the next couple…read moreof 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.

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Chicken wings with. Garlic buffalo and huckleberry bbq sauce

Bullwinkles

3.5(754 reviews)

The bar side of Bullwinkle's was has a comfortable mountain dive-bar atmosphere…read more We wanted something low-key to start a late evening bar-crawl. The bar side of Bullwinkle's was perfect. It was dark enough, with casino games if you want. We felt at home with a whiskey and a beer. In fact, as we simmered down from a long day, we realized they have a full bar of all kinds of spirits and more than a few craft beers. And a full steakhouse menu, too! We hung out for a couple of drinks. Just us and the regulars and our regular drinks. Life is good.

We ate dinner here on our second night at Yellowstone. We came before the dinner rush and was…read moreseated immediately. I had the elk T- bone steak for dinner with baked potato. It also came with asparagus. The steak must have been cooked early and let to sit longer than needed as some parts of it were on the well side. I decided to eat it anyways. The medium rare portion was good. The baked potato was smaller compared to the other baked potato I had the previous night. Though I did find this size much preferable. The huckleberry cheesecake was delicious. The huckleberry sauce as not too sweet. The cheesecake texture was light. My son enjoyed it. I found the staff friendly and our server engaging.

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Madison Crossing Lounge

4.1(771 reviews)

0.1 mi

This was the best meal we had on our entire west trip. The elk rack was amazing, I can't remember a…read moresteak that good in years. My Fiance got the trout but subbed mashed potatoes for the rice, and blew her away also. For dessert, the blueberry bread pudding with huckleberry ice cream is an amazing combo. We tried to go here 2 days in a row around 8:30pm, they close at 9. One night was too busy so we went elsewhere but we got lucky the 2nd night and found seats at the bar. The bartender was super nice and helpful with picking out the best stuff. Our drinks were also great. Huge selection of whiskeys and looks like every liquor. The building the place is in is pretty cool too, check out the brewery that's nearby. And also pickup bear spray for rent near the front door.

From the outset of our trip, Madison Crossing is one of the slightly upscale restaurants in the…read moretown of WYS. (Don't let the word 'lounge' throw you off. It's not 1990s sleek or clubby.) You don't have to be dressy or childless, but the menu and ambiance are ever slightly more grown-up than other options. Prices reflect that while still being reasonable. Standard salads were refreshing start to unwind after crowds at Yellowstone. Excellently buttered and pan-seared trout with grilled asparagus and sauteed snap peas were wonderful. Timing is everything. Try to arrive before 6pm to avoid the queue. (Restaurant opens at 5pm; moderate sized dining room.) The (Montana-sized portion of) huckleberry ice cream seemed popular with many diners.

Indoor dining

Trout cakes. Excellent. Lots of Trout and less filler. Lots of flavor. Not greasy or oily either. 5/5.

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La Jungla

4.0(424 reviews)

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It's a taco truck, for Christ's sakes. My expectations are…read moretasty food but ambiance and service are not really required. And this place delivered. Really tasty carnitas and vegetarian burritos ... and ... nice guy taking our order. Winner, recommended.

Portions was small and not worth your money !! Wait was crazy long only two workers for a lot of…read morepeople lined up to be disappointed.

Chile relleno and tostada. The Chile relleno was terrible!

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La jungle

Taqueria Malverde

4.3(178 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Outside food truck/bus? That's located on one of the main streets of west Yellowstone. Prices are…read morereally expensive but typical of this area. We ordered two burritos and some asada fries. Total was like $55 for those 3 things. Overall we were pretty satisfied with what we got. The burritos were huge and the portion of fries were also large. We were happy there was some cultural food located in the area. Lady inside who took our order was pretty welcoming. I would highly recommend coming here and getting the Mexican food. Being from California I thought they were pretty decent. I would definitely recommend coming here if you're thinking about it

Very good authentic Mexican food in the area. We got the:…read more Tacos with lengua, head, steak and chorizo Cheese burrito Cheese quesadilla Chimichanga

Front of the "taco truck" bus

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Euro Cafe

4.1(211 reviews)

This was such a cute little spot and I am so glad that we gave it a try. We shared a crepe and a…read morelarge breakfast platter. The crepe was so good that I tried to bribe my friend to not have her portion. The breakfast platter was fantastic as well. The eggs were cooked perfect and the bacon was awesome. And our Mocha and green tea was really good as well. And our server was very polite and helped us figure out what we wanted. I will definitely return someday. Thank you Euro Cafe!!!

Euro Cafe is a nice little spot to get a good basic breakfast before heading out to go explore…read moreYellowstone. We all ordered the eggs Benedict with a cup of coffee. Overall we enjoyed our meal. The owner and waitress is from Romania so we thought that was pretty cool!

0700 crowd

1/2 order French toast

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Exterior of Euro Cafe

Red Lotus

3.0(515 reviews)

素什锦非常好吃，会勾芡，会放糖，能做到不放蒜不放葱不放香菜。还点了鳟鱼，肉比较结实，不过湿气还是重，可以多吃点姜丝。服务也不错。家常豆腐的豆腐煎过了，蔬菜都很好吃。Sautéed Assorted…read moreVegetables is very delicious, will thicken, will put sugar, can do not put garlic, do not put onion, do not put coriander. Also ordered Bulltrout, meat is more firm, but the moisture is still heavy, you can eat more ginger. The service is also good. Home-Style Sautéed Tofu the tofu is fried, and the vegetables are very delicious.

Unexpectedly, I found a taste of home near Yellowstone National Park! Don't get too excited when…read moreyou hear the owner speak Cantonese... Sautéed Pork Stomach with Pickled Vegetables 酸菜炒豬肚: A very typical Hakka dish, everything was authentic except for the lack of a mild spiciness. The pickles was crisp, with just the right amount of sourness; the pork stomach had no gamey smell and was stir-fried until crisp and tender; the sauce was evenly coated on the ingredients, showing skill. The red and green peppers were basically just for color. Poach Fish Fillet水煮魚: A completely inauthentic and Cantonese version of shuizhuyu (poach fish fillet), which displeased my friend who is originally from Sichuan. But personally, I thought the fish was very tender and quite fragrant! Both dishes were very good with rice; I had to ask for more. However, it must be pointed out that the fees at this restaurant are not very clear. Taxes and the 15% tip are calculated manually, and there is no electronic bill. Those who mind this should think twice before going.

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Gusher Pizza was recommended by several fellow Yellowstone visitors, so we decided to stop by for dinner after a long day exploring Yellowstone National Park. We ordered the Hayden Pizza, which comes with chicken, mushrooms, onions, and white sauce, along with a Reuben sandwich and onion rings. Overall, the food was good and hit the spot after a full day of sightseeing. The Hayden Pizza had a nice combination of toppings, and the Reuben was satisfying and flavorful. The onion rings were a great side and nicely crispy. As expected for a restaurant in West Yellowstone, prices were on the higher side, but that's fairly typical for a busy tourist destination near the park. The staff were friendly, attentive, and kept things moving despite the steady crowd. The restaurant stayed consistently busy throughout our visit, which is usually a good sign. They also had TVs playing sports, creating a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Overall, Gusher Pizza is a solid option for dinner in West Yellowstone if you're looking for good food, friendly service, and a comfortable place to unwind after a day in Yellowstone. read more

dylan r.

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5 years ago

Crispy wings chewy crust with good char on the outside Well balanced toppings good family place. Best service you can get anywhere that is what stands out will come back if I get the chance read more

Felipe R.

667

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2

1 year ago

Wonderful pizza, tastes like a classic small town delicious pizza. Great service and friendly staff and owners. They have some Yellowstone gear for sale and a side game room. read more

Ingrid N.

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7 years ago

Great service, delicious food, friendly staff and prices are very reasonable. Thank f

Joe L.

3

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17 years ago

Pizza was very good. That's all we tried, but we enjoyed it.

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I can't really rate the food because the restaurant refused to serve me due to the presence of my…read moreservice animal. Upon entering with my trained service animal and informing the staff as such, I was asked for documentation or some paperwork to confirm it. I tried to explain the applicable federal law, but staff nevertheless refused to serve me and told me to leave. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are not required to wear a vest, harness, identification, certification, or other special equipment identifying them as service animals. Businesses may ask only two questions when the need for a service animal is not apparent: whether the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the animal has been trained to perform. They may not invent additional requirements such as mandatory service-dog vests or certification paperwork. My service animal was under my control and was not disruptive, aggressive, or creating a legitimate safety issue. The reasons given for refusing service were that I did not have paperwork proving the service animal status.. People with disabilities should not have to argue federal disability law at the entrance of a restaurant simply to receive the same service offered to everyone else. I hope management takes this seriously, educates its staff on the ADA's service-animal requirements, and corrects its policies so another service-animal handler does not encounter the same treatment.

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During an evening bar crawl, (Jul 2026), we found our way to Hanks Chop Shop towards the north end…read moreof Canyon St. The bar was dark. It was busy enough to make us think this could be nice. Beers were cold. Service was fine. They had a red-felt pool table in good condition. And the table was free, if you retrieved the balls it manually :-). We liked this place, and stayed through several games and several beers.

Worth a stop, but know going in that it's more bar than steakhouse. The name sets a different…read moreexpectation than the room delivers. The wings with hot honey buffalo were the standout -- really good. But at a place calling itself a chop house, the filet is what matters, and my wife's came out dry. Worth noting the loaded baked potato is an upcharge, not included. My fettuccine Alfredo was good. Service was slow, though a tour bus had come in ahead of us, so that may not be typical. Fine for wings and a drink. I'd think twice about the steak.

The Branch Restaurant & Bar

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The food was initially good, until my entire party went home with stomachaches. Two of us threw up…read more We are pretty sure it was food poisoning. Service was also subpar. Waitress gave me a half-full drink, forgot multiple of my party's items, and did not have a very bright attitude. The restaurant is small and located inside a hotel. Not much to say. I wouldn't recommend. There are several better restaurants less than a mile away.

We stayed next door and only had the one night so we slipped over here for supper. I do have to…read moresay you get a lot of food especially for an appetizer. My friend got the chicken strips and ended up sharing them. I got a side salad that was good. The only complaint is that the waiter was slow. The place is clean and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Slippery Otter Pub

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Nice place! We went for dinner and were surprised it wasn't super packed...the night before every…read moreplace in town was over loaded. This evening wasn't bad. No wait at all. We ordered a bison burger to split with fries and drinks. They had no problem with us sharing these large portions. The food was tasty as well. The location was pretty close to our hotel, so we just crossed the street and walked to it. Our server was very nice and attentive. Cost-wise, the meal is on par with everyone else in town. They do not serve dessert at all. I was hoping for something like a cobbler or any sort of ice cream, but no luck. The server did recommend The City Creamery down about a block or two. We followed up on that and were pleased! I recommend this place.

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.

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We are here twice and had wildly different experiences…read more Our first visit here was Thursday evening and the food, service and overall experience were excellent. Our second visit here was Monday evening and the food, service and overall experience was not very good. On Thursday we were given a children's menu, on Monday none was offered. We asked for the BBQ chicken sandwich for my 1 year old, but asked for just the chicken, no bun and the sauce to be on the side. Was served exactly as we asked. On Monday it was served just as it is on the menu, we had to send it back as my baby won't eat any sauce on chicken. Which is why we wanted it on the side so we can continue to try to introduce sauce to him but also get him to eat some plain chicken. On Thursday I had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. It was great. On Monday I had the quesadilla with barbicoa beef. The meat was excellent, but the bottom side of my quesadilla was soggy, not crispy at all and wet when it was served to me. On Thursday my husband had the Dizzy buffalo burger with the cheese curds, he liked it. On Monday he had the Westerner sandwich, he said it wasn't great. He ended up only having a couple of bites. I'm not sure what the difference was, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that hopefully they were just having an off night. Round out the two visits at 3 stars. I'd give them another shot if we visit again since one time was a really great experience.

Ahh, wish I would have checked the reviews before deciding to pick here. Staffing is tough in this…read morearea, so because of that.. there was only table service inside. If you wanted to sit outside, you had to order Togo. Here's the issue, inside was uncomfortably warm... and if you want to go with outside and take the food Togo, they block off certain menu items, like the Mac and cheese. We ordered the burrito, which was a great item to split. They put the cheese on top of the burrito.. and were out of knives, so in order to eat it... we had to pry it apart with the plastic spoon and forks that we got. The chili was a complete disappointment.. I was really looking forward to it.. there was ONE block of meat... again, no knives so you couldn't really try and cut it apart and enjoy it in a few bites either.. The place has a great presentation, but the food and rules in general were a huge let down.

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Beer was cold and tasty and they have a good selection. I can't comment on food as they weren't…read moreselling bar food after 9PM. It's definitely the local dive bar but good place to grab a drink and listen to conversations about "My butter dish won't fit on my RV counter" by locals.

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Dylan was amazing! Every food item and drink was perfect. He was very pleasant. Service was nice…read moreand fast and he helped get us under patio when it started raining.

There aren't a whole lot of dining options this far out in the boonies, so finding the Lakeside…read moreLodge, only 15 minutes away from our rental cabin, was a blessing. Their operating hours...not so much: by the time we realized we were hungry, we had to book it over there to grab a table before things started to wind down (their closing time was 8:00pm, which makes the Lakeside Lodge a lunch place, in my opinion). True to its name, the lodge has gorgeous views of the water, and a welcoming, rustic aesthetic. We didn't order anything fancy or particularly adventurous: a bison burger for myself, and some surf-and-turf sturf for me wurf (sorry, the Swedish Chef in me took over there for a moment!). Everything was good, if not particularly remarkable, but it certainly did the job. Expect hearty, homestyle cooking, not haute cuisine, and your expectations will surely be met to your satisfaction. Service was present, attentive and friendly, and if it weren't for that passive sense of anxiety that comes with being the last served table in a closing restaurant (not their fault; that's my own hang-up), I would have felt more at-ease. I wish we'd had more time to check out the restaurant and the resort, but I guess that'll have to wait for a return trip, sometime in the future.

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