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.

mwms1916 / Flickr 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.

Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon / Facebook 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.

Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon / Facebook 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.

Barry Snyder III / Google 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.

Firehole Bar-B-Que Co. / Facebook And yes, it is as delicious as it looks.

If you’re in the mood for something slightly more upscale, check out the Madison Crossing Lounge.

Bruce Yu / Google 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.

The Lounge @ Madison Crossing / Facebook 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.

Nobody Special / Google 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.

Running Bear Pancake House / Facebook 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.

Finetooth / Wikipedia 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?

mwms1916 / Flickr

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.

Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon / Facebook

The eatery also offers local delivery for those who are too tired from a day at Yellowstone to go anywhere.

They make their own dough from Wheat Montana flour, and all other ingredients are as fresh and local as possible.

Barry Snyder III / Google

This place is open seasonally, typically from May - October—but they do have a short winter season as well.

Firehole Bar-B-Que Co. / Facebook

And yes, it is as delicious as it looks.

Bruce Yu / Google

The lounge is located inside a former schoolhouse… a former first grade classroom, in fact.

The Lounge @ Madison Crossing / Facebook

From steaks and ribs to seafood and pub burgers, you’ll find a little bit of everything here.

Nobody Special / Google

This family-friendly eatery has a fantastic children’s menu.

Running Bear Pancake House / Facebook

That being said, there’s no denying that the breakfasts here are some of the best in the area.

Finetooth / Wikipedia

From cafes and bakeries to pubs and saloons, this small town is big on food, and we love it.

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Address: West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA