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Timberline Cafe

3.1 (210 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Cafes
Closed • 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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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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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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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!

Sally S.

We were really hungry after being at the park all day, and saw this place and wandered in. We were seated immediately, and the place was very cute. The seating is spacious and nice. I got the hamburger, it was amazing. Cooked to perfection! My husband got the bison burger and loved it. Kids got chicken fingers and were happy. Get a burger! This place is perfect.

Angle Hair Pesto (well, with spaghetti noodles) but still was good.

Small restaurant but the menu is good - something besides burgers and fries although they have those too. We walked right in and were met by a server fairly quickly. I ordered the Angle Hair Pesto, my partner ordered the salmon. Both were quite good.

Supposed banana cream pie
Katherine C.

The salad bar is pretty good. That accounts for the 2cstar rating. The lettuce was fresh and crisp. And you could get a one trip of soup and salad for $7. The macaroni salad tasted like Resers...which I like. The cottage cheese was good. The banana cream pie was a joke. Perhaps the baker never had a slice of that pie before because what they served was banana pudding in a pie shell. The young lady server showed her inexperience with such a basic pie by trying to say that the cream was in the pie. She said she makes the pie. She needs to google what the cream in banana cream pie means. And why bananas are an integral part. The hubby didn't like his roady beef sandwich. Said it was dry. Dad liked the shrimp and fries. Save yourself and eat elsewhere unless you want a deal with the salad. Staff was pleasant and prompt.

Beef and Barley Stew
Jeremy S.

Our hotel was right next to this restaurant so we gave it a try. We enjoyed their beef and barley stew on a cold rainy night. Their sliders were decent as well. Overall, the food was fresh and tasted great and the service was excellent!

Double bacon cheeseburger
Alfonso M.

Ordered double cheese burger and French fries. Overall great food, fast service from great staff.

8/10 Salad bar hit the spot. Small be nice.

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Absolutely amazing service.. great prices. Highly recommend. There soup and salad is heat.

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The food was pretty disappointing - the chicken pesto pasta was bland and overpriced for what you got.

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The open face roast beef and the stew were very good. Service was fast and friendly. We Would recommend the Timberline.

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Typical breakfast spot in West Yellowstone. The food was good with large portions. You won't go wrong with breakfast here.

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This place sucks lol. In a location with such a great amount of people I can't believe how they can just serve less than decent food.

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Homey interior. Fast, friendly service. Good selection for breakfast. Terrific coffee. Absolutely delicious water as well.

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Madison Crossing Lounge

Madison Crossing Lounge

4.1
(766 reviews)
0.1 mi
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I visited Madison Crossing Lounge the evening before running the Yellowstone Half Marathon, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of my trip. I arrived around 7 PM and grabbed a seat at the bar since I was dining solo. The restaurant was busy, but the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. For dinner, I ordered the Chicken Prosciutto Pasta with a side of bread. The pasta was outstanding -- easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. The combination of braised chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and creamy parmesan-mascarpone sauce came together perfectly. Every bite was flavorful, rich, and satisfying without feeling heavy or dry. As someone preparing for a half marathon the next morning, it was the perfect carb-loading meal. I also ordered the Huckleberry Sundae for dessert. If you're visiting the Yellowstone area, do yourself a favor and try something with huckleberries. The ice cream, topping, and whipped cream were fantastic, and it ended up being one of my favorite desserts from the trip. One unexpected bonus was getting to chat with other travelers at the bar, including another runner who was also working toward completing a half marathon in all 50 states. It added to the friendly, welcoming feel of the place. Overall, Madison Crossing Lounge delivered excellent food, a great atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience. I don't hand out many five-star reviews, but this one earned it. If I'm back in West Yellowstone for another race or a visit to Yellowstone National Park, I'll absolutely be returning. Last visited: June 12, 2026.

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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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.
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Slippery Otter Pub

Slippery Otter Pub

3.7
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Nice pub with lots of tables. It has two sides, one side has the bar and TVs in it, the other is…read moremore of a family area. Overall a pub decor theme. The squeeze and I shared the pulled pork samminch with onion rings on the side. It also comes with slaw. I ordered a cup of bison chili as well. The slaw was white cabbage that had a hint of horseradish bite. The chili was good, had a hint of heat. The pulled pork lacked its own flavor profile. The BBQ sauce made it enjoyable. The onion rings were okay. Pretty much a 3 star meal, but our server, Liliana (spelling) made it a 4. Fast service.

We were in town and loved the ambiance of this place. Irene ordered bison chili and a salad and I…read morewent for a bowl of bison chili also. I saw hand cut fries on the menu and ordered those as a side. They brought an order to our table, but it was actually for another table, and I spied that the fries were prepared horribly. That dark brown color that comes from not knowing how to remove the excess starch, having the wrong fry oil temperature, etc., etc.. These were really really bad looking, brown fries. And so I quickly said "oh let me cancel my order of fries" ( because I knew I wouldn't be eating these) and they said "oh your fries are already in the fryer. We cannot cancel them"; so I said "OK. Fine bring them". And then I didn't touch them, but I just planned to pay for them. I'm going to show you photos from my home of the way I make fries. You see, I lived in Holland for several years and they take their potatoes very seriously over there and I became addicted to fries that were golden in color and not burned. So they sat uneaten. But when our real waitress came around to ask how everything was, I told her that the fries were burned and she kindly removed them and did not charge for them. So five stars for service. The chili was good. Profound cumin flavor. Several types of beans. But. If you don't like cumin, this is not for you. It's essentially a cumin stew.

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Old Town Cafe

Old Town Cafe

3.7
(351 reviews)
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When planning our trip to YNP, Old Town Cafe wasn't on the shortlist. We noticed it as we walked…read morethrough the neighborhood and the menu featured a bit of everything for everyone in the family. After a particularly warm day of hiking, my husband and I resolved to try OTC -- especially since signs read that it was established in 2023. Keeping restaurants open is very hard work. I was interested in trying a buffalo burger while my husband looked forward to more trout. Since this is a family-friendly restaurant, perhaps the entry should be rethought. The door directly opens to the bar, which has high tables where families can be seated. (Here, we chose seats so we could watch the World Cup match.) There's another room with more conventional, lower tables. I asked for sliced jalapenos to be added the buffalo burger with cheddar, lettuce, sliced tomato, diced raw red onion on a toasted bun. Diners can specify to what extent the buffalo is cooked: medium or med rare are recommended. Substitute side fries for a side salad (romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese & crutons) for a nominal fee. * Ask your server to hold the cheese on the salad if you don't prefer it. Very friendly bartender and wait staff. We appreciated the periodic check-in throughout our meal.

We stopped here for breakfast this morning as we were traveling to Ashton, Idaho to continue our…read morefishing trip. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs. The eggs were fresh, the steak was cooked well. I was very pleased with the food, and if you are in West Yellowstone, Montana it is worth stopping by. The price was good,and the portions were hearty.

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Running Bear Pancake House

Running Bear Pancake House

4.1
(839 reviews)
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Stopped by Running Bear Pancake House during our Yellowstone trip and this ended up being such a…read morecozy little breakfast stop. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage, green bell peppers, onions, and eggs with buttery hash browns on the side, plus the soup of the day which was the Tuscan soup, and both were really good. One of my friends ordered the cinnamon roll pancake, another got the classic breakfast with buffalo sausage (which was surprisingly delicious), and the other ordered a meatless breakfast burrito. Everything at the table looked fresh and hearty. I also loved how easy checkout was. They bring the receipt directly to the table with a QR code so paying was quick and convenient, and our server was super accommodating by splitting the bill four ways with no issue. The restaurant itself has that cute cozy cabin-style feel, plus they sell fun T-shirts and souvenirs inside. Extra shoutout for helping me wrap my breakfast burrito to go before our flight. They brought me foil paper so I could keep it warm, tossed it in my bag, and yep... I ended up eating it on the plane later. Definitely a solid five-star breakfast stop while visiting Yellowstone!

Wonderful experience! Got here on a Sunday at 830am and only ~10 min wait for 2 and a toddler. It…read morewas pretty busy so if you don't want to wait, get there early. I got the eggs benedict and a cinnamon roll pancake. Both were super flavorful Our daughter had a kids breakfast meal and she enjoyed it. Super family friendly environment. Our server was also so sweet!

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