West Yellowstone is a small town by any definition. This friendly community is home to just under 1,000 full-time residents, although you’ll certainly find plenty of people there in the summertime. During tourist season, lots of Montanans pass through this place on their way to Yellowstone National Park. But this place makes a great destination all on its own — and, in fact, there are quite a few places to get a delicious meal, especially considering its size.

West Yellowstone is located in southern Montana, about 90 miles south of Bozeman.
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Surrounded by three national forests, fishing lakes, and tranquil streams, this place is a nature lover's paradise. But if you visit, come hungry, because there's no shortage of tasty food here.
One of the all-time local favorites is Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon, which also offers live entertainment when current conditions allow.
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The eatery also offers local delivery for those who are too tired from a day at Yellowstone to go anywhere.
Pizza is always a delicious dinner option, but the pizza here is out of this world.
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They make their own dough from Wheat Montana flour, and all other ingredients are as fresh and local as possible.
Craving some hearty BBQ? Head to Firehole BBQ Company.
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This place is open seasonally, typically from May - October—but they do have a short winter season as well.
The BBQ here is central-Texas style, and the meat is delivered fresh daily and never frozen.
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And yes, it is as delicious as it looks.

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If you're in the mood for something slightly more upscale, check out the Madison Crossing Lounge.
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The lounge is located inside a former schoolhouse... a former first grade classroom, in fact.
While the ambiance here is laid back and casual, the menu is worthy of celebrating a special occasion.
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From steaks and ribs to seafood and pub burgers, you'll find a little bit of everything here.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? It certainly is at Running Bear Pancake House.
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This family-friendly eatery has a fantastic children's menu.
Breakfast isn't all you'll find here... in fact, the team will even pack you a box lunch if you and the family will be out exploring all day.
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That being said, there's no denying that the breakfasts here are some of the best in the area.
This is just a small sample of the delightful cuisine you'll find in West Yellowstone.
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From cafes and bakeries to pubs and saloons, this small town is big on food, and we love it.

What is your favorite West Yellowstone restaurant?

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