There’s nothing quite like stumbling upon a secluded restaurant in Wyoming with good food and an appealing atmosphere, both inside and out. This secluded cafe in Wyoming is a historical retreat that is nestled in the foothills of the Medicine Bow National Forest, and you’ll fall in love with the surroundings as you chow down on a delicious homestyle dinner.

The Woods Landing Bar and Cafe is a rustic log cabin that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its unique construction and old fashioned box car spring dance floor.
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The original dance hall here was built in 1927 by Hokum Lestum for Mayme and Clarence Llewellyn. Prior to that, it was the Woods Landing Saloon. The Saloon was founded in 1883, so Woods Landing has been a destination for Wyomingites for more than a century.
This secluded restaurant in Wyoming located along the beautiful Big Laramie River at #9 State Route 10 in the remote town of Jelm, Wyoming.
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This casual and tiny multi-cuisine cafe seats up to 30 guests and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Their seasonal hours can be found on their website or on their Facebook page, so be sure to confirm that the dining room is open before planning your outing.
The cozy restaurant is very popular with the locals, especially on Sunday mornings during the breakfast hours. You'll find one of the best brunches in the Cowboy State offered at this hidden gem!
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You'll find all sorts of Cowboy comfort food here, like chicken fried steak.
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There are also a few dishes that you might not expect, like the chicken and crab gumbo pictured below. Woods Landing also serves homemade pizza, homemade pie, sandwiches, and Mexican cuisine.
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During the warm summer months, sit on their patio and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
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The magical surroundings are evident from the patio, so take a walk around and check out babbling Woods Creek...
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....and the ethereal sights and sounds of the Medicine Bow National Forest.
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There’s nothing quite as relaxing as a meal in the forest at Woods Landing Resort! You might even find that you want to stay a while and really soak it all in. Find out more about an extended stay at the Woods Landing by visiting their website here.

For another secluded restaurant here in the Cowboy State, check out The Wyoming Restaurant In The Middle Of Nowhere That’s So Worth The Journey and plan a trip that will leave your foodie friends jumping for joy. You never know what you’ll find here in Wyoming if you know where to look!

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