Chico Hot Springs was a highlight of our nine-day, four-state road trip through Idaho, Utah,…read moreWyoming, and Montana...and there were a LOT of highlights. Originally booked as a single night, post-Yellowstone reprieve (I mean, looking at hot springs all day long makes you want to soak in one, right?!), we ended up extending our stay another day, because of how much we all (my wife and I, plus our two toddler tons) loved this place! The hot springs alone is worth the price of admission: two pools, one smaller and warmer, the other larger and cooler (but still warm enough that there is no temperature shock when shifting between them), with a poolside bar window where you can order cocktails from the attached saloon...that's pretty hard to beat! There's also an attached restaurant, but we didn't get a chance to check it out, as it was closed by the time we returned to the hotel both nights. There's also the aforementioned saloon, which is open until 11-ish every night (basically, until everyone staggers out), with a wonderful, conversational bartender, Kelby, who was warm, welcoming and engaging: a true gem in an already glittering establishment. He also pointed out their absolutely ABSURD wine selection, indicating the presence of a fabulously stocked wine vault somewhere on site, for those with expensive tastes (not me; I'll stick to my whiskey!). Rooms are rustic, but comfortable, including the beds. We stayed our first night in a private cabin up on the hill, with two small bedrooms (queen beds in each) and a bathroom. Our second night, all the cabins were filled, so we ended up in a room in the main lodge, on the second floor, which had its own aesthetic perks, as the whole building feels like an inn from a previous century (which, technically, I guess it is...but it feels even older than that, in all the good ways). It's probably also haunted. We hope it is, anyway! Beyond all these incredible features I've mentioned, there's actually many, many more: an on-site gift shop / café, open from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM every day; there's a day spa up on the hill; you can book horseback rides from the stable near the gift shop; there's a playground for the littles behind the private garden, which appears to be tended by the James Beard award-winning chefs that make the fantastic dining hall an excellent choice for either breakfast/brunch (a buffet at $22/person, and absolutely worth it), or a truly incredible fine dining service in the evening. All those things, and I'm sure I'm probably forgetting or overlooked something. In short, Chico Hot Springs has something for everyone, young or old, rustic or extravagant: our little sons LOVED the hot springs (as did we, of course), but there's so much more to love here, that it has made a lasting impression on us all. Montana has never had much of a draw for city-slickers like my wife and I, but after our stay here, our ignorance has been thoroughly rectified. VERY recommended.

We stayed one night in Chico in the main lodge. The room is basic but nice, no AC but comfortable…read more We made reservations for dinner at the main dining area. It was SO good. Warm bread and butter and the burrata dish to start. We ordered the almandine trout and Oscar steak for our mains. Both were delicious, steak cooked perfectly medium. We had the crème brûlée for desert. We had great service and great food. I would definitely come back, especially when the weather is cooler for the heated pools.

We thought we would give this place a try. After all it was a travel day and we normally don't cook…read moreon travel days. We had the beef burgers. Burgers are 1/2 pound and were cooked correctly. Hand cut fries were awesome. You order at the window and they bring you your food and drink. Young lady that was our server was very friendly and checked on us frequently. Outdoor seating but the weather was perfect and the tables have umbrellas. Overall worth the stop.

I ordered a Salmon sandwich with water. Paid $21.45. I…read morereceived a very large bun and 1.5in slice of dry salmon, one small piece of Lettuce, and a thinly sliced end of tomato including the hard brown center from the stem. Sauce was on the side was mustard based with chopped pickles. Not something usually eaten with Salman. This dinner also included French fries and 2 slices of possible pickles or cucumbers. (No flavor or vinegar taste) I got our silver ware from counter, and salt from another table. No waitress came back anytime after delivery of food. Worst meal in several years. Would have taken a picture but I didn't have it with me.

We are here twice and had wildly different experiences…read more Our first visit here was Thursday evening and the food, service and overall experience were excellent. Our second visit here was Monday evening and the food, service and overall experience was not very good. On Thursday we were given a children's menu, on Monday none was offered. We asked for the BBQ chicken sandwich for my 1 year old, but asked for just the chicken, no bun and the sauce to be on the side. Was served exactly as we asked. On Monday it was served just as it is on the menu, we had to send it back as my baby won't eat any sauce on chicken. Which is why we wanted it on the side so we can continue to try to introduce sauce to him but also get him to eat some plain chicken. On Thursday I had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. It was great. On Monday I had the quesadilla with barbicoa beef. The meat was excellent, but the bottom side of my quesadilla was soggy, not crispy at all and wet when it was served to me. On Thursday my husband had the Dizzy buffalo burger with the cheese curds, he liked it. On Monday he had the Westerner sandwich, he said it wasn't great. He ended up only having a couple of bites. I'm not sure what the difference was, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that hopefully they were just having an off night. Round out the two visits at 3 stars. I'd give them another shot if we visit again since one time was a really great experience.

Ahh, wish I would have checked the reviews before deciding to pick here. Staffing is tough in this…read morearea, so because of that.. there was only table service inside. If you wanted to sit outside, you had to order Togo. Here's the issue, inside was uncomfortably warm... and if you want to go with outside and take the food Togo, they block off certain menu items, like the Mac and cheese. We ordered the burrito, which was a great item to split. They put the cheese on top of the burrito.. and were out of knives, so in order to eat it... we had to pry it apart with the plastic spoon and forks that we got. The chili was a complete disappointment.. I was really looking forward to it.. there was ONE block of meat... again, no knives so you couldn't really try and cut it apart and enjoy it in a few bites either.. The place has a great presentation, but the food and rules in general were a huge let down.

Had breakfast at the location in the Super 8. After leaving Yellowstone and being subjected to…read moreexpensive food with little flavor, this place was a treat. Breakfast burrito was packed with sausage and hash browns. Huckleberry jam French toast was a treat, I would definitely recommend. GREAT value, with completely reasonable prices. They also have games, my kids and I had fun playing Connect 4 while we waited for our food.

We ended up coming here twice because it was right next to our hotel. The first time, we came in…read moreclose to their closing time and ordered to go. My kids each got a burrito and I got the huckleberry French toast. Everything was great! They have really good local sodas for purchase too. The second time, we stopped here on our way out of town and dined in. They were busier and make everything to order, so the food actually took a while. My youngest and I ordered a huckleberry matcha as well. Those come out first, but unfortunately a lot of the ice melted and the drink looked gray in color instead of the pretty differentiation between the matcha and the huckleberry. It tasted okay, slightly watered down. My kids got the breakfast plate and I got the avocado toast and had them add the tomato and everything but the bagel seasoning. It was probably the best avocado toast I've ever had in my life! Incredible flavor! We had fun chatting with some other visitors while we were there. A very cute and homey place with seating inside and outside. They also sell local items like honey and photography.

We stayed in the hotel for two nights so we also had dinner in the dining room for back to back…read morenights. We really enjoyed our time here. On both days we were seated pretty much right away and ordered some drinks. Over the two days, we tried the onion rings, the house salad with grilled chicken, the tuna salad platter, the bison filet mignon, the trout and the chocolate lava cake. The onion rings were great. Very crispy and juicy inside, and some good bites together with the slightly spicy aioli. The house salad was only ok, not a lot of greens, a bit dry, but the chicken was cooked nicely. Tuna salad platter was good, together with the crisps was nice and refreshing. The filet mignon was amazing. Cooked perfectly and a really nice cut. Fries were ok, beans a bit dry. The trout was also great. Nice breading and great light combination with the veggies. The lava cake was over baked and a bit disappointing as there was no molten core. We still had two great evenings here. The staff is very welcoming and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food.

Given that there are very limited spots to grab a bite, overall in Yellowstone, and even fewer in…read moreMammoth, this was a good dining experience. We stayed here for one night and so we had dinner the first day and breakfast in the morning. Both meals were good. For dinner, we ordered the half chicken with chimichuri sauce and the fried Idaho trout fillet. I don't think the chimichuri was authentic but the chicken was well cooked and seasoned. The trout was fresh but very oily, so much that oil oozed out of it while trying to cut it. The sides were good though. For breakfast, we got the avocado toast with eggs and goat cheese and the smoked trout bagel. Huge portions and delicious flavors. Also good coffee! Yes, it is over priced ($15+ for a breakfast dish) but at least the food was good. The service was friendly and the ambiance was pleasant. We appreciated having this option close by.

Best pastrami sandwich I have had in a long time. My son got the smash burger and said the same…read more Staff is super friendly and gave us some advice on things to do and restaurants to visit on our trip. We will stop here every time we pass by.

Delicious sandwich to get on the way to Yellowstone, or even on the way back!! It sustained us all…read moreday hiking and it was sooo good! I believe it was around $15-17 per foot long sandwich and so worth it with it lasting us all day. The bread is soft and not too much, with a generous amount of fillings and meat inside. I asked for extra pepperocinis and really topped it off for me !! Small place but has a few seating options. Go support this local biz!