Yellowstone Grill

must stop here for a meal! everything was amazing! great menu and service! great ambiance! they…read moreeasily accommodated our gluten free needs. we got: braised pork sandwich with wild game chili whipped feta and beet toast with sweet potato fries tuna melt and fries jalapeño cornbread curried pumpkin hummus

Stayed at the Wonderland lodge (which I HIGHLY recommend) and had dinner at the cafe with 3 others…read morein our group. This place is popular (for good reason) and we had to wait over 40 minutes for a table. It gave us time to walk around the area until we received our text that it was our turn! We were seated outdoors which was perfect on a beautiful evening. The staff and our waitress were very friendly and helpful. The inside was also very inviting. I ordered the wild game chili which was DELICIOUS! The chili had some heat and came with jalapeño cornbread and maple mascarpone. I'm still thinking about this meal and want to know the recipe!! The others in my group ordered the Montana burger with bison, wild game chili and the Mac and Cheese. They were all very happy with their meals as well. RUN don't walk to this place for a delicious meal with friendly service!!! It is worth the wait!!

Counter service

Elk Chili Mac

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Iron Horse Bar & Grill

3.6(390 reviews)

0.1 mi

Open later than most places around, with a large deck overlooking the river and you can catch some…read moresun (or sunset)! Super casual counter service, with usual pub faves as well as some local flavors. We went with the: - hog wings - small but meaty, fried halfway to chicharrones with a Korean sweet sauce on the side, kinda salty even plain on its own - bison cheeseburger - solid burger, excellent and generous fries - brisket sandwich - generous portion of meat, kinda dry so I asked for more huckleberry bbq sauce on the side otherwise not very flavorful. Cole slaw was meh but I don't like Cole slaw (they wouldn't swap for anything else). Again excellent fries! Chased all this meaty salty heavy food with a local brew. Think $75 before tax/tip was pretty normal tourist prices - we were stuffed and didn't finish all the fries and buns.

Delicious bison cheeseburger and beer on tap! Go to the counter to order and pay and server brings…read moreyour food when ready. Very fun atmosphere, patrons can eat inside or out. Lovely view of the river

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Backcountry Bistro

4.3(32 reviews)

0.2 mi

A lifesaver after a few days of being at Xanterra's mercy! Quick seating, friendly service,…read moregenerous decent quick food. Seemed like a miracle at the time. One of our party declared the steak in his lifetime top 5! Another loved the elk meatloaf. I had the bison burger with a side of veggies. I love that they offer veggies as a side! It's not a bargain but totally on par with worse food nearby.

Backcountry Bistro is a nice looking, clean place. Shiny floors, modern furniture…read more They seated us quickly and took our drink orders right away. Their specials were Elk Meatloaf, or 16 oz T-Bone steak both came with 2 sides. I ordered a beef burger with fries. My ds ordered that enormous steak ... he's a hungry kid! Food was delicious ... perfect amount. Green beans were delicious... small and tasty... homemade. Best burger I've had in years.

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The Cowboy's Grille

3.3(483 reviews)

0.2 mi

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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Antler Pub & Grill

3.7(95 reviews)

0.5 mi

We had a large group and they welcomed us with great service and good food. After a day of…read moreexploring Yellowstone, the cheese curds hit the spot.

Had spent the full day in Yellowstone, and were looking for a great place to eat. We might've been…read moreenticed by the moose that was munching on the grass right in front of the restaurant, or the great amount of parking in the back, not sure, but we're glad we stopped. Our seats were at a window overlooking the main road, and it had great views. The air conditioning was very much appreciated on a 90° day, and the food was delicious. Definitely go for the cheese curds, they were a great addition to our meal! It seemed like a place that a lot of locals hang out, but we felt welcome and dinner really hit the spot. I would definitely visit again!

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Yellowstone Mine

2.9(141 reviews)

0.5 mi

Staying at the attached Ridgeline Hotel, this seemed like the easiest choice but that reviews were…read morescaring me off. Decided to just go for it and was pleasantly surprised. Adults in the family hot half roasted chicken and the elk chili. Chicken was excellent - crispy skin, well seasoned, cooked perfectly. The elk chili was tasty, no complaints. Onion rings were hot and fresh, and a half dozen local beers were on tap. Overall the menu is a bit small but decent. The bar area has TVs but is separated from the dining room and no kids are allowed in due to the fact it's a casino in there. Staff was friendly if a little scattered. I'd come back.

The Ridgeline Hotel doesn't serve breakfast but encouraged me to come to their adjoining restaurant…read morefor a breakfast buffet open anytime after 6:30. $20/pp. When I walked in at 7:15, there were PLENTY of empty tables but the hostess refused to seat me as a single woman because they were, and I quote, "saving tables for larger parties." As a solo traveler, I am not unused to being treated as an other when dining by myself, but it's extremely disappointing that the restaurant attached to the hotel I'm paying hundreds of dollars to stay at wouldn't serve me because they didn't want to give a two or four top to a party only able to give them $20 maximum. The ironic part? I was just looking to have some fruit and protein and I would have been out of their hair in less than 30 minutes. I wouldn't suggest coming here as a small party and if you're one who wants breakfast at the place you're staying at, I'd also reconsider staying at Ridgeline.

Huckleberry Cobbler with Huckeberry ice cream

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Apple Huckleberry Cobbler

The CORRAL

3.8(349 reviews)

0.3 mi

We thought we would give this place a try. After all it was a travel day and we normally don't cook…read moreon travel days. We had the beef burgers. Burgers are 1/2 pound and were cooked correctly. Hand cut fries were awesome. You order at the window and they bring you your food and drink. Young lady that was our server was very friendly and checked on us frequently. Outdoor seating but the weather was perfect and the tables have umbrellas. Overall worth the stop.

Burger spot right outside Yellowstone with a ton of awards! We were quickly drawn in from the…read moredisplay of all their awards. When we went they were under construction so the parking was a mess as was the seating situation, but I understand not closing down completely for a remodel. They're known for their elk and bison burgers but honestly I think their regular burger tasted better. The gamey taste is just not my favorite. The fries were pretty standard but the huckleberry milkshake was so good!! My husband brought up that milkshake again a few days later because he liked it so much.

Outdoor dining

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The menu

Tumbleweed Cafe

4.0(164 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Tumbleweed was an okay breakfast experience, but nothing that really stood out…read more It's another order-at-the-counter setup where you're asked to tip before you've actually received any food or service--a practice I'm just not a fan of. I had the standard breakfast, which was served in a to-go carton even though we were eating there. The meal was okay overall, but the potatoes were not good. Service was just okay as well. We sat outside on the patio, but it was a hot day, so the outdoor seating wasn't particularly comfortable. Overall, it did the job for breakfast, but with so many places to choose from, there are definitely better options in Gardiner.

This place is already 5 stars for their hot sauce collection. There were so many to choose from and…read moretrust when I say we tried a majority of them. There is a shelf right next to the cash register where you can grab whichever ones you want and bring it back to your table. We were already trying these before we had our food. The cafe itself is super cute and cozy with plants all around and different pieces of art. They even sell items from local artists including beef tallow lotion and earrings. They have a clean bathroom and an outdoor eating area. They have a vast menu for lunch where the sandwiches are names after dogs and a smaller menu for breakfast. We go there around 11 and were able to order from both so unsure if there is a time limit for either. The staff were so sweet and gave their recommendations and even though it's a cafe, they will bring out your food for you when it's ready. We did still bring our dishes back to the counter, unsure how they generally do that though. We asked for pickles and they kindly gave us some. The burritos were huge and filling but the sandwiches themselves were also good. Unsure what names were but I didn't love the one with the carrots in them. The staff recommended the breakfast sandwich with the biscuit, and although it was good, the biscuit was not the best choice. It broke so easily and made a mess. Unsure of the name of the drink but it was like a lemonade and it was delicious. Definitely would come back and try more hot sauce though

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Paradise Deli

4.6(27 reviews)

0.5 mi

Best pastrami sandwich I have had in a long time. My son got the smash burger and said the same…read more Staff is super friendly and gave us some advice on things to do and restaurants to visit on our trip. We will stop here every time we pass by.

We came here for a turkey sub and Montana cheesesteak. Just those two sandwiches. It took a good…read more30 minutes and people who ordered after us got their order first. Everyone left and we just sat there. No updating us on sorry it's taking so long. It was def the cheesesteak that took so long but there weren't that many people here. Just ridiculous. He finally told us there was glitch but didn't say what it was. When I asked him he mentioned that it was a system glitch but it wasn't because he handed the cook a paper ticket. Will not come back!

Owners and sandwich prep area

Veggie Cheesesteak - Grilled bell peppers and onions. Choice of two extra cold toppings.

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Left side - Bacon EGG & cheese Croissant Right side - Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant

Sagebrushers Cafe

4.8(10 reviews)

0.3 mi

Pleasant surprise, what a gem! One of the best tasting breakfast burritos we've had in our entire…read moreYellowstone trip.

Wow what a great breakfast! Highly recommend. Food service and the jam was so good I had to buy…read moresome. Very friendly. Coffee was excellent and service really good.

Elk at the door!

Elk and Buffalo Brat Plate

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Val S.

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33

3

12 years ago

Three of us in our party - looking for a place to eat a good breakfast. We stopped in to the Yellowstone Grill and had eggs, toast and bacon. Everything was cooked perfect! Eggs over easy, homemade hashbrowns, and thick sliced bacon - even the bread was homemade! I think even the strawberry jam was homemade.. Really good food. The restaurant inside is very open and can be a little noisy - I couldn't hear my party's conversation but we were able to secure a table outside in front and sat where we could chat, watch the world go by and enjoy every bite! Two thumbs up! read more

Monica N Joe L.

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4

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13 years ago

Now for my review on their regular menu, not breakfast. First off, from the name or look of the restaurant you would never guess its a burrito place, but since you already are it in then you might as well not drive somewhere else. But after trying that, I suggest you do turn around! The chicken was cold, they didn't have many good options to put on it. It was just so bad version of Chipotle, for more money. But do go to breakfast for their cinnamon rolls! read more

Danielle K.

Elite 26

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281

90

10 months ago

Yellowstone Grill is a must-visit spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Locals and visitors alike dine side by side, creating a welcoming atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of the area. The menu has something for everyone, with hearty, flavorful options. Service is friendly and attentive, and the space feels comfortable and authentic. Yellowstone Grill is a standout in Gardiner! read more

Sherrie W.

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78

1

6 years ago

This place is amazing for breakfast. They are so efficient at moving people through who are lined up to get in. Our breakfasts were wonderful. I appreciated the variety of choices. read more

Brady M.

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6

1

2 years ago

Stopped by this AM at 7:20. Facebook says they are open. No signs on the door. Nothing. Guess they are now closed for season. Communication could have been much better. read more

Justin B.

2

9

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9 years ago

What a wonderful place to eat. The food was absolutely amazing! The service was second to none. Very clean and great atmosphere. I highly recommend this great place to eat! read more

Derek Y.

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3

0

13 years ago

Blueberry rhubarb cobbler! WHOO HOO! Best stuff ever! Only at the Yellowstone Grill Gardiner Mt!!!! Love this place!

Salome G.

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2

0

6 years ago

Great food! Great service and clean

Sean M.

3

50

5

11 years ago

Really disappointed.

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