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.

Burger spot right outside Yellowstone with a ton of awards! We were quickly drawn in from the…read moredisplay of all their awards. When we went they were under construction so the parking was a mess as was the seating situation, but I understand not closing down completely for a remodel. They're known for their elk and bison burgers but honestly I think their regular burger tasted better. The gamey taste is just not my favorite. The fries were pretty standard but the huckleberry milkshake was so good!! My husband brought up that milkshake again a few days later because he liked it so much.

The "Historic Dining Room" remains my favorite place in Montana. It's such a laid back yet very…read moreprofessional experience. Certainly some things have changed. The breadsticks--gone. Avocado--gone. But the Mud Pie and the freaking flaming Orange survive. Otherwise, there remains the excellent cocktails we always begin in the lounge at the back) and such a well curated wine list. The appetizers are creative and generous, lots to share. Recommend the beef tips ( actually now better than the prime rib IMHO). But the Chico salad made from their own garden is so great--fresh, goat cheese, nuts, light dressings so the greens just pop. Love it! Of the entrees the trout almondine is to die for, and don't skip the beef--the Filet Oscar and the Gorgonzola filet--are so tender and juicy. A real grill master at work. The duck breast is just phenomenal with explosive taste. What has dropped off, for reasons unclear, is the prime rib--overcooked, thin, almost tasteless. Perhaps it was just an off night for what for many years a signature dish. The mud pie has changed over the years--this year's recipe with moose tracks ice cream is both creamy and crunchy. And the Flaming Orange has never changed. God bless it. Yet the best part of Chico remains its commitment to service. Such a great staff. They deserve multiple hurrahs!

Drove out to Chico on a Monday afternoon in late August expecting hot springs. What's there is a…read morelarge open-air swimming pool fed by the springs -- not a natural rock pool, not a spa. About twenty people were in it. Not crowded, but not the quiet soak we had in mind either. The property is historic and shows its age. Some will find that charming; we found it dated. Once we decided against the pool, there wasn't much reason to stay. We had a dinner reservation that evening and cancelled it rather than kill three hours waiting around. Fine as a quick stop if you're already driving Paradise Valley. Not worth building a day around.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We came here for a turkey sub and Montana cheesesteak. Just those two sandwiches. It took a good…read more30 minutes and people who ordered after us got their order first. Everyone left and we just sat there. No updating us on sorry it's taking so long. It was def the cheesesteak that took so long but there weren't that many people here. Just ridiculous. He finally told us there was glitch but didn't say what it was. When I asked him he mentioned that it was a system glitch but it wasn't because he handed the cook a paper ticket. Will not come back!

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.

We had a large group and they welcomed us with great service and good food. After a day of…read moreexploring Yellowstone, the cheese curds hit the spot.

Had spent the full day in Yellowstone, and were looking for a great place to eat. We might've been…read moreenticed by the moose that was munching on the grass right in front of the restaurant, or the great amount of parking in the back, not sure, but we're glad we stopped. Our seats were at a window overlooking the main road, and it had great views. The air conditioning was very much appreciated on a 90° day, and the food was delicious. Definitely go for the cheese curds, they were a great addition to our meal! It seemed like a place that a lot of locals hang out, but we felt welcome and dinner really hit the spot. I would definitely visit again!

One kid had the iced chai latté and she said it was the best…read more The other kid had a small cup of the chocolate chip ice cream and she said it was okay for the first few bites, but then somehow she liked it more, as she got further into the scoop. Personally, I was very thrilled with the great air conditioning in the dining room which is adjacent to the counter. It was hot outside, and actually cold in the adjacent dining room. Thank you very much for that. And my kid said the employees were very nice to her.

The food was good--not great, but certainly enjoyable. You order at the counter, and the process…read morewas quick and easy. We ate outside on the sidewalk patio, which offers a nice atmosphere just outside the gates of Yellowstone. It's a great spot to sit outside, enjoy the weather, and take in the activity of Gardiner. One thing I'm personally not a fan of is being asked to leave a tip when ordering, before you've actually received any food or service. I know this has become increasingly common at counter-service restaurants, but it's a practice I could definitely do without. Overall, a solid spot to grab a bite while visiting Gardiner and Yellowstone.