5 Best Restaurants in Cody, Sheridan, and Northern Wyoming, Wyoming

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Although not every community here has the eclectic mix of dining options common in more urban areas, there are plenty of small restaurants and local cafés with inimitable appeal. The larger communities often have several ethnic eateries from which to choose, serving everything from traditional Mexican and Native American specialties to Old World Italian and modern Korean dishes. The real strength of the region’s dining, however, lies with the basics. In almost any small-town watering hole you can order up some of the freshest and best-tasting beef and buffalo in the world. Whether it’s prime rib and mashed potatoes with sunflower bread or charred rib eye with corn on the cob, the area’s best meals are simple yet filled with a flavor found only in the West.

Trailhead Bar | Grill | Wood Fired Pizza

$$$ Fodor's Choice
This hip neighborhood bistro a block off Cody's main drag serves some of the most creative fare in town—consider the starter of pork belly sliders with a kicky habanero-lingonberry aioli, followed by cured duck leg confit served on a bed of mascarpone-polenta with a cherry gastrique. There's also a full bar serving first-rate craft cocktails, like the Smoky Buck with mezcal, wood-fired strawberries, and lime. On warm days you can dine on the streetside patio.

8th Street at the Ivy

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A short drive west of downtown, this high-ceilinged regional American restaurant with deep booth seats and big windows looking out toward the mountains draws guests but also quite a few locals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Regionally sourced meat and seafood are the stars here, including fall-off-the-bone short ribs and flavorful grilled Idaho trout.

Eggingtons

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It's not uncommon to see a line out the door here on weekend mornings. With a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options, there's something for everyone. Eggingtons' warm and casual atmosphere paired delicious offerings like four different kinds of Benedicts keep locals and tourists coming back.
229 E. 2nd St., Casper, WY, 82601, USA
307-265--8700
Known For
  • 6 am opening time for the early birds
  • Build-your-own breakfast tacos and omelets
  • Nine staple burgers to choose from
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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P.O. News & Flagstaff Cafe

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A tobacco store in the front and a casual restaurant in the back, the historic Flagstaff Cafe is one of the longest-running, continually operating businesses in Wyoming. This classic family-style menu offers hearty breakfast and lunch to weary travelers and locals alike. The tobacco shop first opened in 1910; the café was added later.
1 N. Main St., Sheridan, WY, 82801, USA
307-673--5333
Known For
  • Locally sourced Legerski sausage
  • All hamburgers ground fresh every day by the nearby Sacketts Market
  • Convenient location in the heart of downtown Sheridan
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner

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Uptown Shabby Eatery & Catering

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With a farmhouse feel and an eclectic menu, this local favorite serves up iconic classics like skillet mac and cheese, flatbreads, and burgers, each with their own twists. You won't be leaving hungry here with meals like French PBC&B sandwich (peanut butter, chocolate, and banana served between French toast) or jalapeño popper mac and cheese. Inspiration is drawn from the owner's grandfather, a French-Italian chef.
1 E. Alger St., Sheridan, WY, USA
307-763--4133
Known For
  • The famous blueberry cheesecake burger
  • Weekend breakfast kabacos (kebab tacos)
  • Authentic French crepes

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