Dining in West Yellowstone

With more than three dozen restaurants to choose from in West Yellowstone you're sure to find something delicious! The Yellowstone West Gate is happy to help you choose a restaurant perfect for your family's particular mood. Many area restaurants are open seasonally and hours vary so we encourage you to make sure the place you'd like to visit before you head out.

American

Bar N Ranch Restaurant: Located 6 miles west of West Yellowstone on a guest ranch, the Bar N is a unique experience. Start out with Happy Hour move on to dinner, and finish with delicious homemade desserts. Seating is limited so reservations are advised. 890 Buttermilk Creek Road. 406-646-0300

Bakery and Deli

Bear Country Bake Shop & Eatery: Bear Country Bake Shop & Eatery is open for breakfast. From the oatmeal sunflower loaves to the sandwich wraps, Bear Country Bake Shop is a unique West Yellowstone experience. If you are celebrating in Yellowstone, this is the place to purchase your cakes. Open seasonally. 29 N. Canyon St. 406-646-9737
Euro Cafe: Open from 7am to 3pm, this cafe features breakfast sandwiches, eggs, crepes and a standard American breakfast. Also has gluten free options. 237 Firehole Ave. 406-646-1170
Ernie's Bakery and Deli: Ernie's Deli is a well-established breakfast and sandwich shop. You can call the night before and they will have a box lunch made for you in the morning. Ernie’s is open year round and offers to-go beer and wine. 406 Highway 20. 406-646-9467

Coffee Shops

Book Peddler  106 N Canyon St. 406-646-9358
Freeheel & Wheel  33 Yellowstone Ave. 406-646-7744
Go Go Espresso  406-646-0829

BBQ

Beartooth BBQ; A local’s favorite for BBQ. Beartooth is located on Canyon St. It is open seasonally for lunch and dinner. As well as great BBQ, they also offer a beer and wine menu. 111 N. Canyon St. 406-646-0227

Italian

Gusher Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe: With pizza, sandwiches and an all-you-can-eat spaghetti night on Wednesday, the Gusher offers a variety of meals to choose from. Open seasonally, they offer beer and wine selections. Delivery is offered starting at lunch. Located at the corner of Madison and Dunraven. 406-646-9050
Pete's Rocky Mountain Pizza & Pasta: From homemade spaghetti, salads, and full Italian dinners to pizza, Pete's offers a wide selection. Pete’s is a family-owned restaurant that has a selection of beer and wine. Delivery is offered starting at dinner. Open seasonally. 112 N. Canyon St. 406-646-7820
Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon: With world-renowned macaroni and cheese, lasagna, spaghetti, and their specialty pizzas with a choice of white or red sauce, Wild West has something to make every mouth happy. Open year round for lunch and dinner. Delivery is offered starting at dinner. 14 Madison Ave. 406-646-4400

Mexican

Taqueria Las Palmitas: Commonly known as the taco bus, this local favorite has a variety of tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Sit on the bus or outside at one of the tables and enjoy authentic Mexican. 21 N. Canyon St. 406-640-0172

Chinese

Red Lotus Open year-round. Located across from Marketplace Supermarket, Red Lotus sports a newly redesigned interior and an assortment of Chinese delicacies. Delivery after lunch. 19 Madison Ave. 406-646-7002

Frequently Asked Questions

What dining options are near the West Gate Hotel?

More than three dozen restaurants fill West Yellowstone, several right on our own Madison Avenue: Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon at 14 Madison, Red Lotus Chinese at 19 Madison, and Gusher Pizza at Madison and Dunraven. Many spots are seasonal with varying hours, so ask our front desk to confirm before you head out.

Can I get pizza delivered to the hotel?

Yes, three ways. Wild West Pizzeria (open year-round, famous macaroni and cheese) delivers starting at dinner, Pete's Rocky Mountain Pizza & Pasta delivers starting at dinner, and Gusher Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe delivers starting at lunch, with an all-you-can-eat spaghetti night on Wednesdays.

Restaurants are packed in July. What's the move?

Three that guests use: cook in the Family Apartment Suite's full kitchen, get pizza delivered to the hotel, or have Ernie's Bakery and Deli (406 Highway 20) pack you a box lunch, ready in the morning if you call the night before. Several reviewers say cooking in during peak-season restaurant waits "saved us a lot of time."

Is there a special-occasion restaurant nearby?

Bar N Ranch Restaurant, set on a guest ranch 6 miles west of town, is a one-of-a-kind evening: happy hour, dinner, and homemade desserts in a ranch setting. Seating is limited, so reserve ahead at (406) 646-0300.

Where do we caffeinate before the park?

The lobby's all-day coffee and hot cocoa covers the pre-dawn departures. In town: the Book Peddler (106 N. Canyon St.) pairs coffee with browsing, Freeheel & Wheel (33 Yellowstone Ave.) pulls espresso inside a bike-and-ski shop, and Go Go Espresso serves drive-thru and walk-up drinks on your way out of town.