Are there restaurants inside Yellowstone National Park?

Yes. Yellowstone has dining rooms, cafeterias, and general stores at Old Faithful, Canyon Village, Lake Village, Mammoth Hot Springs, Roosevelt Lodge, and Grant Village.

Best Places to Eat in Yellowstone & Tetons

Q: Can you bring food into Yellowstone?

Yes! Bringing your own food is encouraged. There are dozens of scenic picnic areas throughout the park.

Q: What is the best restaurant in Yellowstone?

The Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room is widely considered the best. Old Faithful Inn Dining Room is the most iconic setting.

Eating in Yellowstone: What to Expect

Yellowstone's dining options range from historic lodge dining rooms to grab-and-go cafeterias. This guide covers every dining area, picnic spots, and practical tips.

💡 Pro Tip: Cook at Your Cabin

Stay at a cabin with a full kitchen — like Lodgepole Pines Retreat — and pack coolers for park days. You'll save hundreds.

Old Faithful Area

Old Faithful Inn Dining Room

Sit-down, American · $$$

The most iconic dining room in any national park. Reservations required for dinner.

Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria

Cafeteria · $$

No reservations needed. Decent burgers, salads, and comfort food.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Sit-down, Western · $$$

Bison meatloaf and trout are standouts. Open year-round.

Bear Paw Deli

Quick service · $

Sandwiches, ice cream, and snacks between geyser eruptions.

Aerial view of Old Faithful Inn — Old Faithful Inn — dine in one of the most stunning lodge buildings in the national park system

Canyon Village

Canyon Lodge M66 Grill

Modern American · $$$

Newest dining option. Craft cocktails, bison burgers. Reservations recommended.

Canyon Lodge Eatery

Food hall · $$

Multiple stations — Asian, burgers, pizza, salads. Family-friendly.

Lake Village

Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room

Fine dining · $$$$

The best restaurant in Yellowstone. Elegant setting overlooking the lake.

Lake Lodge Cafeteria

Cafeteria · $$

Solid comfort food with lake views from the back porch.

Mammoth Hot Springs

Mammoth Dining Room

Sit-down · $$$

Year-round dining. Elk graze on the lawn outside.

Mammoth Terrace Grill

Fast casual · $

Burgers, fries, and soft serve.

Roosevelt Lodge

Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room

Western · $$

Rustic cabin atmosphere. BBQ ribs and steaks.

Old West Dinner Cookout

Cookout experience · $$$$

Ride horses to a backcountry cookout with steak and corn. Book well in advance.

🤠 Don't Miss the Cookout

The Old West Dinner Cookout is the most memorable dining experience in Yellowstone. Book months ahead.

Grand Teton & Jackson Dining

Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room

Fine dining, GTNP · $$$$

Prix fixe dinner in a stunning lakeside setting.

Dornan's Pizza & Pasta

Pizza, Moose Junction · $$

Outdoor deck with jaw-dropping Teton views.

Best Picnic Spots

Firehole River picnic area — shaded tables along a swimmable stretch
Cascade picnic area — near Canyon Village
Gibbon Falls picnic area — beautiful waterfall views
Lake Hotel beach — views of Yellowstone Lake
Madison Junction — open meadows at the river confluence

Picnic area along the Firehole River — The Firehole River picnic area — one of the most scenic lunch spots in Yellowstone

Dining Tips

Make reservations early for lodge dining rooms
Pack a cooler to save time and money
Eat at off-peak times (11 AM lunch, 5 PM dinner)
General stores sell basic groceries at higher prices
Food storage is required — use bear boxes
Cook at your cabin to save $50–$100/day for families

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there restaurants inside Yellowstone?

Yes — dining rooms, cafeterias, and general stores at all major developed areas.

Can you bring food into Yellowstone?

Yes! Bringing your own food is encouraged. Use the scenic picnic areas.

What is the best restaurant in Yellowstone?

Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room is widely considered the best. For a unique experience, try the Old West Dinner Cookout.