8 Best Restaurants in Jackson Hole and Northwest Wyoming, Wyoming

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Northwest Wyoming has many restaurants. Anyplace you go, you’ll find basic Western fare such as steaks, chicken, and burgers; in Jackson there’s a wider selection, with menus listing everything from Mexican and Thai dishes to trout, buffalo, and elk. There are also a few fine-dining establishments in the region. Arguably the best steaks in all of Wyoming are prepared at Svilars', a steak house in the tiny community of Hudson, east of Lander.

Nana's Bowling & Bakery

$ Fodor's Choice

Not only does Nana’s, which opened in 2023, offer fresh donuts and eight lanes of bowling, but it also has a full-scale diner serving up all the casual fare you’d expect at an amusement park. In fact, kids will love the arcade games and prizes. There’s also a mechanical bull and a golf simulator among other games. The owner, who also owns the National Museum of Military Vehicles down the road, goes out of his way to hire staff with special needs, and the establishment, albeit big and over-the-top, has been embraced by the community. 

The Bear Den Restaurant and Bar

$$$

A favorite of locals, the Bear Den serves up traditional steak-house favorites and more including shrimp tacos, corned beef, and daily pasta specials. Kids can order off the cub's menu which features the usual suspects.

11072 U.S. 191, Pinedale, WY, 83115, USA
307-859–8469
Known For
  • Rotating menu of tempting desserts
  • Fresh jalapeño poppers filled with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon
  • Clam chowder on Friday and Saturday
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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China Gourmet

$$

Serving full-fare, authentic Cantonese-style Chinese food, this might be the only joint in America where you'll find a giant moose statue outside and Asian decor on the inside. It's good for families with picky eaters, as the menu carries more than 100 items—from sweet-and-sour shrimp to fried chicken nuggets. The menu also has a nice selection of Thai food.

44 W. Pine St., Pinedale, WY, 82941, USA
307-367–4788
Known For
  • Something for everyone
  • Fast service
  • Great value for the money
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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Gannett Grill

$$

This crowded, noisy place serves your typical salads, sizeable sandwiches, ½-pound burgers on toasted brioche, and hand-tossed pizzas. When the weather cooperates, you can sit on the garden deck while the kids play in the yard.

Los Cabos

$$

This family-owned eatery offers some pretty decent Mexican food despite being 1,000 miles north of the border. Lunch and dinner options include taquitos rancheros, chimichangas, and multiple kinds of of enchiladas: all of which barely fit on the plates they're served on. Although shellfish in these parts are hard to come by, they do have prawns and scallops, served with a mojo de ajo on the menu. There's also a random separate burger menu whose crown jewel is the Royal Burger topped with a fried egg.

120 W. Pine St., Pinedale, WY, 82941, USA
307-367–6781
Known For
  • 36-ounce margaritas
  • The nicest servers in town
  • Specials starting under $15

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The Merry Piglets Mexican Grill

$$$

You'll get more-than-generous portions of Mexican fare at this institution first established in 1969 as a shack on Crabtree Corner. Today, it's a real restaurant, usually noisy and jam-packed, but there's a full-service bar whipping up a must-try Oaxaca old-fashioned that you can sip in the festive atmosphere while waiting for your table. Food favorites include sizzling fajitas, kickin' chicken street tacos, nachos with the rich Twisted Cowgirl queso dip upgrade, and the Piglet Sampler featuring a variety of signature dishes. Choose from an array of homemade sauces to accompany your dish. 

160 N. Cache Dr., Jackson, WY, 83001, USA
307-733–2966
Known For
  • Margaritas made with fresh ingredients
  • Amazing chimichanga plate
  • Fried ice cream topped with toasted coconut
Restaurant Details
Reservations not accepted

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The Middle Fork

$$

This trendy café is located in the historic 1918 Coolidge building and also has a small selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. With almost everything locally sourced, The Middle Fork sustainably serves up breakfast classics and lunch sandwiches (half-orders are an option for many dishes). 

351 Main St., Lander, WY, 82520, USA
307-335–5035
Known For
  • Gluten-free and vegan options
  • Banana bread French toast
  • Cocktails made with freshly squeezed juice and house mixers
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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Wind River Brewing Co.

$$

This microbrewery and grill serves award-winning grog and high-quality pub grub including chicken wings, burgers, salads, and wraps.

402 W. Pine St., Pinedale, WY, 82941, USA
307-367–2337
Known For
  • Homemade cheese sauce
  • Hit or miss service
  • Great patio with views of town and the mountains

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