The Shell Bar is, in a word, Wyoming's "Cheers." if you remember that award-winning TV series or…read moreyou've caught it in re-runs, you know its appeal is much more than the setting; it was the characters who made the show a smash hit. In my opinion, the same applies to the Shell Bar. Now don't get me wrong, the setting in tiny rustic Shell Wyoming is awesomely scenic and refreshingly serene. And the completely rebuilt bar, designed as an homage to the structure that historically occupied the same footprint, is nothing short of spectacular. But just like "Cheers," it's the people who make the Shell Bar the kind of place "where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came." The newly redesigned, completely rebuilt and recently (July 2024?) reopened Shell Bar was just getting going for limited hours a few nights a week when we visited in August, but it was bustling with locals and out-of-town visitors alike. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, fun and inclusive; nobody is allowed to be a stranger for long! While Wyoming is famous for its cowboys/cowgirls (or is it "cowpersons?"), and there's no shortage of authentic Wyomingites at the Shell Bar, you'll find them friendly, easy-going and more than happy to tell you interesting stories of life in their rugged, landlocked state. Even if you're not a card-carrying member of a certain political party that dominates the state (guilty as charged), you'll be welcomed respectfully and as a friend. The Shell Bar does have a full kitchen and I believe the owners have plans to eventually offer food made on the premises, but for now they seem to be happy hosting a variety of rotating local food vendors who feature their delicious fare each night the Shell Bar is open. As for libations, this place has it all. From several beers on tap and an even more options in bottles/cans, to wine, cocktails, soft drinks and more, Shell Bar has what you want. Their liquor selection (including an impressive range of Scotch whiskeys), is top shelf and their prices are quite reasonable, particularly compared to what we are all paying in more urban drinking establishments. The bottom line is that if you find yourself anywhere near the feet of the gorgeous Big Horn mountains, stop by the Shell Bar for a memorable visit to a true local gem. "You wanna go where people know, people are all the same. You wanna go where everybody knows your name."

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Came for our anniversary. The service was amazing as was our meal. This is our new favorite…read morerestaurant in Red Lodge!

Amazing food!! Great ambience and great service!!!! We started with vodka martinis with really…read moregreat hand stuffed blue cheese olives. The spinach and watermelon salad was to die for!!!! My husband had a meat pizza and said the best pizza sauce he's ever had and I had the vegetarian pasta which was amazing!!!! House margarita was a solid deal for happy hour!!! Highly recommended!!! Make a reservation as we went on Tuesday and it was busy!!!!!

This is one of our favorite places to eat in Northern Wyoming. Worth a drive for great food and…read morewonderful people. 100% recommend!!

Incredible pizza, and wonderful folks who are the owners/servers…read more Excellent service, need to try the Philly cheese pizza.

the service, the atmosphere, the food-- all incredible!! came here as a recommendation that it was…read morethe best burger in town and it did not disappoint. I was able to sit outside on the patio and they had live music and it was a great ambiance and place for gathering, having drinks and eating good food. the servers were so kind and helpful making sure everyone was well taken care of. highly recommend the rodeo burger, it was so flavorful and yummy and the fresh french fries were an added plus! definitely could say it is the best burger in the west!

Food was alright. The cook can't count to 8! Only received 7 wings. Waitress did give me a dollar…read moreoff. The waitress I figured out, doesn't math so well when you figure 16.95 divided by 8 Over all wasn't terrible, just left hungry.

Absolutely delicious! We ordered the wedge salad and the bolognese, and everything was fantastic. I…read morehave gluten and dairy allergies, and the staff made the accommodations seamlessly, which I really appreciated. The lamb burger was hands down the best burger we've ever had--an absolute must-order. One tip: make a reservation in advance. The restaurant was busy, and I noticed they had to turn away several walk-in guests. Highly recommend!

A solid place to grab a decent meal. Who knew that restaurant reservations were a thing in Cody?…read morePizza was a touch overcooked despite explicit instructions to the contrary, but the cherry pie made up for the miscue.

Love this place. It's easy but classy. The people are solid--Delaney was our server and she was…read moreattentive, helpful, and just plain kind. The elk medallions were, dare I say, life changing. Perfectly cooked meat and a delicious sauce; I highly recommend. We also ordered the stroganoff, the rib eye, brussel sprouts, and a few cocktails. We enjoyed everything.

Fourth night of dinner in Red Lodge and our least favorite place. Let's start with the positive…read more Love that you can sit openly in the bar area. The waitress was also very nice. We got the Street Corn Dip and it was not as described. It was very smoky which we would have never ordered if the menu stated as such. We ate about 1/4 of it and normally that would acknowledge the waitress or someone to notice but no one asked. All good. I had the curried gnocchi which was a decent vegetarian option but just ok. My husband ordered a tall boy Coors Light which was a normal 12 ounce can (not sure why it was called a tall boy). Oh and there are flies everywhere in the restaurant so I was constantly trying to swat them away. Not sure why as we haven't been in one place in Red Lodge with flies (not even open bars with all the windows and doors open). That part was really gross!!!!

Although I didn't stay beyond several sound checks, the bands I heard weren't that good. Further,…read morethis place is packed with very young people who aren't even old enough to drink...even though they're sitting at the bar. There are also some CHILDREN here. Personally, I don't want to hang out in a BAR that caters to under age teenagers. Why this place has gotten so many good reviews, I'll never know.

It was a great venue and the band was amazing! Loved watching the country dancers…read more The drink prices were reasonable and the pizza connect to this venue was amazing! Fun night

This place is rad!!! Great atmosphere, great drinks and live singers! We went to this place because…read moreit stays open late. What a pleasant surprise it was. Service was on point!

Came here for dinner. The staff is friendly, Wade who served us was great! Cute place in a great…read morelocation in downtown Cody. If you get a seat that faces out to the street you can people watch while enjoying small bites and drinks. The bacon cheese tater tots are incredible. The nacho cheese dip is addictive - very reminiscent of the nacho cheese you get at ballparks, but has a nice heat with the chilis in them. Get these, it's worth it! The chicken wings come in a dry rub and where a tad on the small side, compared to other places in Cody that we also ordered wings at. If you are hankering for wings, see my other reviews. The BLTA was solid and the fries are tasty. A solid place for pub food and drinks.

Great food, full bar. Great ambiance m, but not pretentious. I had ridden motorcycle from…read moreLivingstone, MT to Sheridan, WY through a downpour. Got my hotel room and changed clothes, but was still looking a little ragged, almost didn't go because I wasn't sure I would be welcome in jeans, boots and t-shirt and a mop of wet hair. Couldn't have been more wrong. Great bartender, Bridget. I ordered a Scotch Ale. She asked if I would like a shot of Vanilla Vodka in it. Never heard of that before. It really perked up the ale. Ordered the In & Haute Burger it was great; Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel-Whiskey Sauce. It came in small cast iron skillet which kept it hot through the entire time I was eating it. It was cooked perfectly, almost burnt, but not quite, crispy char on outside warm moist and fluffy on inside. Customers at the bar and servers walking by were all friendly and welcoming.

We were traveling through and found this spot on Yelp. What a gem!…read more Alissa was our server and she was exceptional! She was attentive and charming. The restaurant is so charming. I loved the decor. Both our dishes were delicious. I had the salmon tacos and they were fresh and extremely tasteful. I really haven't had such delicious tacos in a very long time. My husband had the elk bolognese. The pasta was definitely made in house, just delightful. The sauce was rich and savory. Lastly we shared the bread pudding which we highly recommend. It was amazing! Wonderful experience!