Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains

  • Two Sisters Cafe

    Glacier National Park

    ‘Aliens welcome,’ blasts the colorful sign on the roof; inside it's honky-tonk Americana at this diner-style joint situated halfway between Babb and St…

  • Canyon Lodge Eatery

    Yellowstone National Park

    Freshened up in recent years, this cafeteria boasts bright orange and teal decor designed to recall the golden era of 1950s Yellowstone. Stations focus on…

  • Trapper Grill

    Grand Teton National Park

    Sandwiches, burgers and baby-back ribs, alongside local draft beers, are among the many choices sure to please each picky member of the family. It's the…

  • Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria

    Yellowstone National Park

    Providing factory-style functionality rather than fine cuisine, this good-value place churns out solid choices like bison meatloaf and Asian noodle bowls…

  • Wild Fig

    Aspen

    This bright, tiled dining room and patio edged with flower boxes packs plenty of gourmet cheer. It does a nightly risotto, a tender grilled-octopus salad…

  • Pioneer Grill

    Grand Teton National Park

    A casual and classic diner with a row of leatherette stools, the Pioneer serves up wraps, burgers and salads. For dessert, order a Mt Owen – an oversized…

  • Lake Lodge Cafeteria

    Yellowstone National Park

    Changes are planned in 2019 for this rustic cafeteria at Lake Lodge. Lunch will focus on hand-ground burgers, while dinners will still center on carvery…

  • Laʻau’s Taco Shop

    Colorado Springs

    Tucked into Spencer Center, near Colorado College, this creative Hawaiian taco shack offers tasty, fast and healthy fare in the form of taco, bowl, …

  • Bacon

    Boise

    Breakfast here is a casual affair revolving around five different kinds of hand-cured bacon, while dinner takes on a slightly more refined persona (still…

  • Lake House

    Yellowstone National Park

    This quiet lakeshore spot offers casual breakfasts and dinners with the best lake views in the park. Dinner includes creative items like huckleberry…

  • Jersey Boy's Pizzeria

    Montana

    Jersey attitude is in short supply in the service-with-a-smile at this popular pizza joint, although you might wish for a little more hustle in the…

  • Poor Richard's Restaurant

    Colorado Springs

    Hit up Poor Richard's Restaurant for an additive-free meal. The casual restaurant is well-known for its delicious, hand-tossed, New York–style pizzas made…

  • Rickshaw

    Idaho

    Tiny Rickshaw has only six tables and they don't take reservations, but their eclectic menu inspired by Asian street food is worth waiting for. Everything…

  • Ranch House

    Grand Teton National Park

    This Western dining room with a branded bar offers a formal setting, serving wine and beer. Going beyond steak and potatoes, there's miso salmon and…

  • Western Omelette

    Colorado Springs

    If you're hungover after a big night, do as the locals do and head here for a green chile cure. The Mexican breakfast dishes, including the huevos…

  • Hilltop Food Court

    Boulder

    This basement-level food court is bustling with CU students on the prowl for good, cheap eats. Inside you'll find everything from Mexican, Thai and Indian…

  • Hungry Moose Market

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    If a good cabernet and hot, made-to-order panini would spice up the picnic, check out Big Sky’s favorite post-ride or pre-ski stop. There are also hot…

  • Campo de Fiori

    Aspen

    Authentic Italian cooking and festive Mediterranean flair have been the mainstay of this mini-mall kitchen for more than a decade. The menu is seasonal,…

  • Tumbleweed Bookstore & Cafe

    Montana

    More coffee shop than bookstore, you'll find enough on the menu to fill you up, and just enough on the shelves to entertain you during those lazy days in…

  • El Taco De Mexico

    Denver

    Forget about ambience – this is a big yellow counter, fluorescent lights and a couple of slouching figures shoveling down tacos. But all will be forgiven…

  • Little India

    Denver

    The lunch buffet ($11) attracts a load of office workers. After dark the atmosphere gets a bit more upscale, with couples snuggling into booths for a…

  • Cinnamon Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The Western bar and Mexican steakhouse at the Cinnamon Lodge serves excellent food, including good chiles rellenos and bacon-wrapped cream-cheese…

  • Geyser Grill

    Yellowstone National Park

    Attached to the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, this fast-food place has breakfasts, burgers, salmon burgers and a bison-bratwurst sandwich. It's the first…

  • Tamarack Brewing Co

    Montana

    Lots of seating, lots of TVs, and lots of good brew to go with the fairly standard pub food. Even the nachos at Missoula's prime gathering hall are…

  • T-Joe's Steakhouse & Saloon

    Wyoming

    Head east of town to this unassuming roadhouse that serves up expertly grilled cuts of meat to locals and weary travelers alike. Don't expect too much in…

  • Bear Paw Deli

    Yellowstone National Park

    Just off the lobby of the Old Faithful Inn, the Bear Paw sells unappetizing pre-wrapped sandwiches, continental breakfasts and ice cream. Look for the…

  • Cateye Café

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The big breakfast menu, the good sandwiches, burgers and salads, and the daily specials make the hip and quirky Cateye our favorite Bozeman breakfast…

  • Lake Yellowstone General Store

    Yellowstone National Park

    Behind Yellowstone Lake Hotel, this branch of the park's general stores dates back 90 years and has a corner soda-fountain feel, down to the period 1938…

  • J's Prairie Rose

    Wyoming

    This standard egg, bacon and bottomless-coffee diner does brisk business with locals, cranking out plate after plate of their special smothered breakfast…

  • Mezzaluna Aspen

    Aspen

    Known for its delicious wood-fired pizzas and serious Italian grub, Mezzaluna is a favorite with Aspen locals. While you munch at the marble bar, check…

  • Bake Shop

    Yellowstone National Park

    For quick eats and simple breakfasts, visit the Bake Shop in the lobby of the Old Faithful Lodge. It offers coffee, hummus and pretzels, muffins and…

  • Old Faithful Yellowstone General Store

    Yellowstone National Park

    Old Faithful's second general store, next to the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, offers flatbreads, breakfast muffins, pre-packaged sandwiches, ice cream and…

  • La Baguette

    Colorado Springs

    A cute hole-in-the-wall cafe that bakes some of the best, if not the best, baguettes and croissants in the city – no small feat, given the altitude. It…

  • Leek's Pizzeria

    Grand Teton National Park

    Pizza and draft beer on the patio is a fine way to end an active day. North of Colter Bay Village, this casual but cozy eatery also serves soup, salad and…

  • Tortilla Factory

    Wyoming

    A Mexican fast-food joint serving homemade tamales and authentic classics such as menudo (Mexican soup) and green chili, as well as all the usual burrito…

  • Su Casa

    Aspen

    This casa does mean decent fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and five kinds of fish tacos. It stocks good tequila and the margaritas are popular from happy…

  • Betty's Diner

    Montana

    This lurid-pink diner delivers salt-of-the-earth American food – big breakfasts, burgers, steaks and omelets – with customary Montana charm and a complete…

  • Bearclaw Bakery

    Montana

    If you plan to a make an early start into the park, this down-home bakery offers pastries and coffee from 5am and fine scrambles, eggs Benedict and French…

  • Clark's

    Aspen

    The local grocery store has locations in Aspen and Snowmass, and offers all the organic, gourmet necessities that you'll need to stock up your Aspen…

  • Despo's

    Idaho

    Locals dig this healthy Mexican joint. Everything is fresh (if not entirely authentic), salads are huge, and homemade salsas (warm, hot and smokin') are…

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