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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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- #1Mammoth General Store#1 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (208)$ | Fast Food, GrillMammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #2Old Faithful Basin Store#2 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (240)$ | American, Diner1 Old Faithful Loop Road Old Faithful area, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #3Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room#3 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (605)$ - $$ | AmericanTower-Roosevelt, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #4Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room#4 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (1292)$$ | American235 Yellowstone Lake Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #5Old Faithful General Store#5 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (137)$ | American2 Old Faithful Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #6Bear Pit Lounge#6 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (221)$ - $$ | American, Bar, PubOld Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, WYRead More » - #7Mammoth Hotel Dining Room#7 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (1133)$ - $$ | American305A Albright Ave, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #8Fishing Bridge General Store#8 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (125)$ | American, Diner1 East Entrance Road, Yellowstone National Park, WYRead More » - #9Obsidian Dining Room#9 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (693)$ - $$ | American2051 Snow Lodge Ave, Yellowstone National Park, WYRead More » - #10Lake Hotel Deli#10 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (186)$ - $$ | American, DeliLake Village Road North side of lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #11Canyon General Store#11 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (115)$ | American2 Canyon Village Loop Road Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #12Canyon Fountain and Grill#12 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (244)$ | American, Fast Food, Diner2 Canyon Village Loop Road General Store, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #13Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli#13 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (190)$ | American, Fast Food, DeliOld Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, WYRead More » - #14Canyon Soda Fountain#14 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (49)$ | American1 Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #15Lake General Store#15 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (46)$ | American, Cafe1 Lake Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #16Old Faithful Inn Dining Room#16 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (2540)$ - $$ | American3200 Old Faithful Inn Rd Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-9900Read More » - #17Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria & Bake Shop#17 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (693)$ - $$ | American725 Old Faithful Lodge Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #18Wylie's Canteen at Lake Lodge#18 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (643)$ - $$ | American460 Lake Village Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #19Grant Village Dining Room#19 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (474)$ - $$ | American550 Scuplin Ln, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More » - #20Mammoth Terrace Grill#20 of 29 Places to Eat in Yellowstone National Park
Tripadvisor (398)$ | American, Fast Food305B Albright Avenue, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Read More »
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