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What to Eat in Yellowstone
Although there are several snack shops within the borders of Yellowstone National Park, consider bringing along a cooler with lunch items and snacks so you don't have to worry about staying near one of the park's more developed areas. Should you decide to opt for a quick bite to eat at one of the park's grab-and-go venues, recent visitors recommend checking out Mammoth General Store.
Yellowstone is also home to several sit-down restaurants located by popular attractions, such as Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Many of these eateries are managed by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. In-park cafeterias serve casual fare like burgers and sandwiches, while high-end restaurants like the Lake Hotel Dining Room and the Mammoth Hotel Dining Room provide selections of game meats (including bison, elk and trout). To enjoy dinner at most of the park's upscale restaurants, you'll need to make reservations far in advance. But remember, some dining venues do not accept reservations during the peak summer season.
Other eateries can be found in the small towns surrounding the park. In Cody, Wyoming, previous visitors suggested dining at The Local and The Cody Cattle Company, while past travelers who visited West Yellowstone, Montana, raved about the dishes served at Wild West Pizzeria, Madriz and Running Bear Pancake House.
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Mammoth General Store#1 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
$ | GrillMammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #2
Old Faithful Basin Store#2 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #3
Old Faithful General Store#3 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #4
Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room#4 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #5
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room#5 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #6
Bear Pit Lounge#6 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #7
Fishing Bridge General Store#7 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #8
Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room#8 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #9
Lake Hotel Deli#9 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
$ - $$ | American, DeliLake Village Road North side of lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #10
Canyon General Store#10 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #11
Obsidian Dining Room#11 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #12
Canyon Fountain and Grill#12 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #13
Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli#13 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #14
Canyon Soda Fountain#14 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #15
Lake General Store#15 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #16
Old Faithful Inn Dining Room#16 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #17
Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria & Bake Shop#17 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #18
Lake Lodge Cafeteria#18 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #19
Grant Village Dining Room#19 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park - #20
Grant Village Lake House Restaurant#20 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
$ - $$ | AmericanGrant Village & West Thumb Area Grant Village Campground, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More »
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