Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains

La Parrilla

Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

Join the local MSU students for a top lunch of gourmet California-style fish tacos, burritos and exotic wraps, strong on the cilantro and wasabi.

Alfalfa's

Boulder

A small, community-oriented natural market with a wonderful selection of prepared food and an inviting indoor-outdoor dining area to enjoy it in.

Two Medicine Grill

Glacier National Park

Basic diner fare, but worth noting for its hearty breakfasts and good bison burgers. It's one of the few places to eat in East Glacier in winter.

Sprouts

Boulder

Depending on the season, this grocery store – part of a small chain in the western US – has loads of inexpensive, locally sourced produce.

Roosevelt Yellowstone General Store

Yellowstone National Park

Limited groceries and cold beer by the bottle (as well as bear spray) are available at this small store beside Roosevelt Lodge.

Mammoth Terrace Grill

Yellowstone National Park

Line up for MacYellowstone-style burgers, bison brats and ice cream, along with some healthier options and breakfast choices.

Gardiner Market

Montana

Stock up for a Yellowstone picnic at this locally owned supermarket.

Sheffield's

Grand Teton National Park

Hungry travelers flock to this friendly but average eatery at Flagg Ranch, the area's sole restaurant, with some vegan options. Breakfast and lunch are…

Dornan's Trading Post

Grand Teton National Park

The market offering the park's best-quality selection has an excellent deli, with imported cheeses, sandwiches and wildly popular ice cream. The espresso…

Fishing Bridge Yellowstone General Store

Yellowstone National Park

This branch of the parkwide general stores has espresso coffee, waffles and root-beer floats served up at a fun retro soda-fountain counter that dates…

Café Court Pizzeria

Grand Teton National Park

An airy, plain cafeteria offering salads, burritos, picnic takeout and grill staples. Kids like this place. The service is friendly and the grilled free…