Where to Eat in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is one of the most expensive places to eat in the American West — a combination of remoteness, high tourism demand, and an affluent clientele that sustains fine dining at elevation. The good news is that the fine dining is genuinely good: Rocky Mountain game (bison, elk, Wyoming lamb), Idaho trout, and regional produce support kitchens that can produce serious food. The challenge is finding affordable options; Teton Thai and Persephone Bakery are the most commonly cited local budget reliefs.

Fine Dining

Snake River Grill (84 E Broadway, Jackson Town Square) is the Jackson fine dining benchmark, in a log-beamed building on Town Square. The kitchen consistently draws on regional proteins — Wyoming bison, Colorado lamb, elk tenderloin — and executes them at a level that warrants the price. The wine list is one of the most extensive in Wyoming. Mains approximately $40–$70. Open Tuesday–Sunday for dinner. Reservations essential in summer and ski season, typically 1–2 weeks in advance.

The Blue Lion (160 N Millward St) is a long-standing Jackson fine dining institution in a converted house three blocks from Town Square. The rack of lamb, the Wyoming bison dishes, and the fresh fish flown in from the coasts are the most-ordered items. The dining room is more intimate than Snake River Grill; the service is attentive without formality. Mains approximately $32–$55. Open for dinner daily. Reservations recommended.

Palate (at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, 2820 Rungius Rd): Lunch and dinner restaurant within the museum, with views over the elk refuge and the Tetons. The menu uses regional Rocky Mountain ingredients; the setting is the primary differentiator. Mains approximately $22–$40. Open for lunch daily (museum hours); dinner Thursday–Saturday.

Glorietta Trattoria (150 W Deloney Ave, Jackson) is an Italian-focused restaurant that became one of the more nationally noted openings in the valley. Housemade pasta, Italian regional preparations, and a curated wine list. Mains approximately $28–$48.

Mid-Range and Casual

Local Restaurant + Bar (55 N Cache St) serves American cooking with regional Wyoming and Idaho ingredients — the menu changes seasonally and the bar is well-stocked. The burger and the Idaho trout are reliable lunch orders. Mains approximately $18–$32. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Cafe Genevieve (135 E Broadway) is a Southern-inflected brunch and lunch restaurant in a log cabin near Town Square. Biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, gumbo, and country ham. The brunch is the most popular service; expect a wait on weekends. Brunch mains approximately $15–$24.

Pinky G’s Pizzeria (50 W Broadway) is the most practical casual family option in Jackson — New York–style pizza by the slice or pie, plus salads and sandwiches. Slices approximately $4–$6; whole pies approximately $18–$28.

Hand Fire Pizza (multiple local locations) offers wood-fired pizza with locally influenced toppings. Pies approximately $20–$28.

Lift (at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort base, Teton Village): A ski-resort-base restaurant that handles volume well and offers better-than-average mountain food. Breakfast and lunch plates approximately $12–$20.

Budget in a Pricey Town

Teton Thai (170 N Cache St) is the most cited budget option in Jackson and reliably executes pad thai, curries, and noodle dishes. Mains approximately $12–$18. The portions are generous; the service is fast. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Persephone Bakery (145 E Broadway) is the Jackson morning institution — croissants, country loaves, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. The butter croissant (approximately $4.50) is the most consistent daily pastry. The line moves quickly. Open daily from 7am.

Big Hole BBQ (580 S US-89, approximately 2 miles south of Town Square) produces accessible BBQ — smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs — at lower prices than the downtown restaurants. Plates approximately $14–$22. A practical option for a casual dinner.

Pica’s Mexican Taqueria (1160 Alpine Lane) is a casual counter-service Mexican restaurant with tacos, burritos, and bowls. The most affordable Mexican food in the valley. Tacos approximately $3.50–$5; bowls approximately $10–$14.

Teton Village

Teton Village (at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, approximately 12 miles northwest of Jackson town) has a concentrated cluster of resort-adjacent restaurants.

Spur Restaurant and Bar (at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole) is the Four Seasons’ main dining room — the most formal option at the resort base. Wyoming bison and Rocky Mountain trout feature prominently. Mains approximately $40–$70.

Couloir Restaurant (at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, accessed by the aerial tram at approximately 9,095 feet) is the highest-elevation restaurant in Wyoming, open for dinner Thursday–Saturday during ski season. The tram ticket is included with dinner reservations. The menu focuses on Rocky Mountain game and seasonal ingredients. Prix fixe dinner approximately $150–$180 per person as of 2026. Reservations required well in advance.

The Handle Bar (at the Four Seasons, Teton Village) serves American casual at resort prices; burgers and flatbreads approximately $18–$28.

Mangy Moose Restaurant and Saloon (3295 Village Dr, Teton Village) is a Teton Village institution since 1967 — a large après-ski and dinner venue with live music, casual American food, and a consistent atmosphere for après ski. Plates approximately $16–$28.

Bar Scene

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (25 N Cache St, Town Square) is the defining Jackson bar: saddles as bar stools, neon signs, taxidermy mounts, and live country music Thursday–Saturday. Drinks approximately $8–$14.

The Rose (50 W Broadway) is an upscale cocktail bar with a curated spirits program and the most considered cocktail menu in the valley. Cocktails approximately $14–$18.

Silver Dollar Bar (at the Wort Hotel, 50 N Glenwood St): The bar with 2,032 silver dollars inlaid in the counter surface (since 1950). One of the most photographed interiors in Jackson. Drinks approximately $8–$14.

Practical Notes

• Jackson Hole restaurant prices are approximately 30–50% higher than equivalent-quality restaurants in Boise, Salt Lake City, or even Denver
• Most restaurants require reservations for dinner during peak ski season (December–March) and summer (June–August) — book at least a week in advance for the popular spots
• Teton Village options are generally convenience-focused and priced accordingly; dining in Jackson town and driving or taking the START bus to the resort is more economical
• The START Bus provides free service between Jackson and Teton Village during the ski season; check startbus.com for the current schedule