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    Timberline Cafe

    3.2 (220 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Cafes
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tom N.

    We stopped in West Yellowstone and randomly found the Timberline whilst shopping and exploring. It was a nice looking diner-type restaurant, and to be honest, it was just ok. The service was just ok, and the food was just ok. we were there for lunch, and I went with the slider sampler. One (the bison) was good, one (the elk) was ok, and one (the mixed meats) was just eh. I got a couple bits of bone in the mixed meat one, which was not great. My wife got the hot turkey sammich. Again, it was just ok. I did like the interior of the cafe. It was cute.

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    Murat D.

    The staff are very nice people! The place is not bad, but I can't say the same for the order, it was disgusting. I think something needs to change.

    BLT sandwich

    We were looking for a place to have lunch and decided to try Timberline Cafe. There was 13 of us. We walked in and were seated right away after putting some tables together. We ordered shortly thereafter and the food was brought out in a timely manner. I had the chicken wings and my wife had the BLT sandwich. We were both pleased with our food. The rest of our party enjoyed their food as well. Good food, good service makes for a good time had by all.

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    Paul B.

    Very nice waiter from Istanbul, great salad and soup bar, and I had to try the Bison Burger. Nice place, and customers said you have to have their pie!

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    9 years ago

    Found this place on yelp. Excellent hamburger. Good service. Good prices considering west Yellowstone is a tourist town.

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    9 years ago

    Good salad bar. Good staff. Clean & tidy facility. I had baked lasagna. Good red sauce and plenty of meat.

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    10 years ago

    Nice atmosphere, my Angus Burger very good, and a good bun too. Friendly , helpful staff.

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    The service is fast and friendly, atmosphere is pleasant, quiet and enjoyable.pancakes rock

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    8 years ago

    Had the Top Sirloin- excellent. Followed by apple blueberry pie ala mode which was outstanding!

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    9 years ago

    This is a breakfast gem. Homemade banana bread French toast is the best. Highly recommend.

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    Horrible no good very bad food. My boyfriend still ate it, but I wouldn't kiss him after. Disgusting.

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    The Buffalo Bar - Huckleberry lemonade and side garden salad

    The Buffalo Bar

    4.1(1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    A welcome late- dinner respite after a long delay leaving Yellowstone. We ate outside on the patio-…read morethere's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so even though it's crowded, it can accommodate a lot of people. The cinnamon pretzels are the best pretzels we've ever had- wow!! They're soft, coated in cinnamon sugar, and accompanied by the most delectable icing. I'd return just to get these for dessert. The buff bites were also excellent- I got the huckleberry BBQ sauce, it hit the spot, and definitely was enough for a meal. My husband got the country fried buffalo steak with mashed potatoes and also loved it. It's standard bar/grill food, something for everyone, but be sure to get the pretzels!

    Buffalo bar was pretty good. It's a bit removed from the main drag but I had the west-Mex Buffalo…read moreburger and my wife had an order of wings (naked) and sweet potato fries. The burger was GREAT! Beware the roasted jalapeño as it definitely has a good kick, but I took bites of mine along with the burger and it was great. The wife's wings for being naked and not sauced were well seasoned and a good size for the price, recommend a side of fries or SP fries for only $3. Service was quick, we sat in less than 5 minutes with no reservation. Atmosphere was exactly what you would expect for a bar with sports and video poker, overall 8.5/10 after a long day, they need to keep their menus updated when they remove seasonal beers for a 9/10 or rounded 5 stars.

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    The Buffalo Bar - BBQ Chicken Salad

    BBQ Chicken Salad

    The Buffalo Bar - Chicken wings with. Garlic buffalo and huckleberry bbq sauce

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    Madison Crossing Lounge - Elk Ossobuco. Fall off the bone. Be sure get the marrow from the bone and put it on the elk. Paired wine went well with it. 5/5.

    Madison Crossing Lounge

    4.1(772 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.

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    Madison Crossing Lounge - Inside bar area

    Inside bar area

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

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

    Madison Crossing Lounge - Bison burger

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    Bison burger

    Slippery Otter Pub - Brown fries at Slippery Otter

    Slippery Otter Pub

    3.7(847 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We came if for a beer and to share an app. They had so many beers to choose from on tap! They had…read morea wide variety, lagers, ales, brown ales, IPAs and a sour beer of the month, which they let us try before buying. It has a real pub atmosphere with a great otter motif in the stained glass above the bar, and a long bar with lots of seating (there were also tables, of course). We even bought a shot glass from there (we love otters). The wait staff and bartenders were nice and friendly and attentive. The appetizer was a Jalapeno cream cheese stuffed wanton with a huckleberry dipping sauce. The jalapeno was finely diced and mixed in with the cream cheese. The dipping sauce was a little thin but complemented the wanton. The menu wasn't all that tempting to us (people were mostly ordering burgers and similar items) and we weren't very hungry so we just had our beer and left but we did enjoy our time there. And it's within walking distance of all the downtown action. Oh... and they really celebrated the area, but just with huckleberry, bison burger and the otter theme, but by featuring many local breweries. I like that :-)

    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.

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    Slippery Otter Pub - Many taps to choose from

    Many taps to choose from

    Slippery Otter Pub - Bison burger

    Bison burger

    Slippery Otter Pub - Flights !

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    Three Bear Restaurant - Salmon cakes

    Three Bear Restaurant

    3.4(441 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Mid-scale to up-scale dining. Excellent steak!…read more Three Bear Restaurant at the Lodge was a nice mid-scale to up-scale dining experience. The decor is modern rustic. We felt welcome and well-treated. The menu had some very nice offerings. From their cocktails, we enjoyed a couple of Montana Bucks, a bright sort-of-mule recipe made with smooth Sudden Wisdom Rye, lightly-sweet huckleberry purée, zingy ginger beer, and a dash of tart lime juice. And a huge, double-size Mammoth Manhattan, of nicely-flavored Wyoming Outryder Rye, deep flavors of both sweet & dry vermouth, bitey house-made bitters, and a rich Luxardo cherry. Both were yummy and well-crafted. The best beverage option: A flight of rye whiskies gave us local brands to compare with upscale brands. It was a good range of flavors, and we caught some nice local spirits. One-half ounce each of Michter's Single Barrel, Middle West Dark Pumpernickel, Willett 4 Year, and Wyoming Outryder The winners was Michter's, smooth with intense rye and some fire. Outryder caught our interest more than the other two. This leads us to a "flight" theory: We liked the local spirit that they also use in their craft cocktails! The New Zealand mussels were plump and fresh and well-dressed with grape tomatoes, scallions, wine and lemon. Jerk shrimp had flavorful heat. The Pear & Prosciutto Salad has lovely sweet fruit with thin but bold tender ham. Caesar with added salmon was classic, bright, and fresh. Bison Bourguignon was geneous al-dente pasta with tender sauced meat. The large-grain Cous Cous was rich with sun-dried tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and roasted veggies. The best main dish: The $50 bison ribeye was tender, juicy, and perfectly medium-rare. It was flavorful, with a slightly more caramel note than a beef ribeye. This was one of the two best steaks we had in West Yellowstone. Everything was quite delicious! The restaurant was quiet and pretty.

    Breakfast so yummy for what I was expecting. I was expecting a flavorless classic eggs with toast…read moreand meat. The sausage was amazing and eggs were perfect. Our waitress was so kind. Pancakes were massive and delicious. Pricing was very reasonable for the portions. My only complaint was that the sourdough that comes as a side is not as good as the yummy sourdough that they use for their sandwiches. I wish both were the rustic sourdough. Other than that, it was clean with a great honey feel and booth seating!

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    Three Bear Restaurant - The front door on Yellowstone Ave

    The front door on Yellowstone Ave

    Three Bear Restaurant - Salmon croquettes

    Salmon croquettes

    Three Bear Restaurant - Three Bear Restaurant is next to their lodge. This sign is on Duraven St. behind the restaurant.

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    Three Bear Restaurant is next to their lodge. This sign is on Duraven St. behind the restaurant.

    Old Town Cafe - Jalapeno Burger

    Old Town Cafe

    3.7(365 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    A decent option for dining in West Yellowstone. After a long day of travel and adventure in the…read morepark, we were ready for a quick and filling meal. Old Town Cafe was our pick since it seemed to have a variety of different dishes, including options without meat, and the prices seemed reasonable compared to some nearby competitors. The ambiance is casual with two different dining rooms and a few seats at the bar. We both enjoyed our meals - the trout entree and the chicken bacon pesto sandwich. Nothing fancy but they did the job and had generous portions. The huckleberry lemonade, a local drink, was also a refreshing surprise that wasn't too sweet. I definitely recommend giving this a try if you want to try something unique to the area. I'm all about casual dining, especially after a long day of activities, but will note that the waitress wasn't the friendliest and approached our table and asked how we wanted to pay the bill (one check or split) while I was only half finished with my meal. I definitely left rushed to finish and ended up taking my dinner roll to go to eat on my walk out.

    UPDATE -- August 14: I reached out to management regarding this incident and received a prompt and…read moreprofessional response. They apologized for the experience and committed to addressing the issue with staff to ensure they understand the applicable service-animal policies and prevent similar issues in the future. I appreciate their willingness to address the matter constructively and hopefully I will still get to try one of their burgers.

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    Old Town Cafe - Wall art

    Wall art

    Old Town Cafe - Old Town Philly

    Old Town Philly

    Old Town Cafe

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    Bullwinkles - Lasagna

    Bullwinkles

    3.5(757 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Bullwinkle's was one of our favorite stops in West Yellowstone…read more We read reviews about the owner, Brenda, being super involved in the restaurant. Sure enough the moment we walked in we met her. An absolutely wonderful lady who took care of us from beginning to end of our experience and works her butt off to make sure that everybody has a wonderful experience at her restaurant. She seats patrons, waits tables, busses tables, and even brought us a jacket and souvenirs that we left at the table after dinner. (Bet she cleans bathrooms too, total team player). The general restaurant ambience was semi sports bar and semi steakhouse. They are connected to a casino and bar, which is a good time as well as a liquor store. Really anything you could ask for all in one location. The fillet came out a little bit rare, but they were more than willing to cook it longer, and the taste profile was great. The elk T-bone came out cooked wonderfully and had a gamey flavor that I would highly recommend trying if you're a fan of white tail venison (Tennessee boy here). I do think that you should get maybe a bit more asparagus for each $50 meal, but the ambience and service more than made up for the lack of vegetables. All in all, we highly recommend this for a nice dinner out, and the service will more than likely make you smile!

    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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    Bullwinkles
    Bullwinkles - Elk Ravioli

    Elk Ravioli

    Bullwinkles

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    Timberline Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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