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    Kampai

    4.4 (60 reviews)
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    Black Cod-Gindara
    Wendy S.

    Great experience from beginning to end at Kampai. When we walked in we were greeted right away and then seated. We sat at the Sushi bar and had an awesome server who was very sweet and attentive. I love a good Old Fashion and love the variation in flavors, so the waiter recommended the Open Sesame cocktail which was perfect for this dining experience. We ordered the following items; Akami, Buri, Unagi and Seared Salmon Belly Sushi. We also ordered two Hand-rolls ;Sake Avocado and Spicy Scallop-Avocado and two full rolls; Gros Ventre and the Crypto. Our appetizer was the Gomae (spinach) and we had the Gindara( black cod) entree. Everything was delicious and prepared perfectly!!!!! We will definitely go back next time we are in town!

    Interior
    Helen H.

    TLDR: The best upscale Japanese food in Jackson. Beautiful, modern Asian aesthetic inside, and the food is just perfection. You can't miss the house salad and nasu eggplant for appetizers, and I have a soft spot for their sweet black cod dish as an entrée. ------ FOOD: 1. [Must Try] House Salad (5/5) - So good we ordered a second one after we tried this. Amazing texture, delicious dressing, felt relatively healthy too. A perfect appetizer. 2. [Must Try] Nasu (eggplant) (5/5) - Eggplant lovers must order this. It come with an addicting miso glaze so if you're trying to watch yourself, you can also order the glaze on the side. I didn't think it was too sweet to have the dish prepared as is though. 3. Black Cod (4.5/5) - The only reason why this is a 4.5 and not a 5 is because this also has that traditional, sticky miso glaze, but it's thicker and sweeter on this so it can be a lot for some people. I personally loved it, and the glaze aside, this cod was melt-in-your-mouth quality. I would ask for lighter sauce next time but this is still almost perfection. Plus a large serving! 4. Crispy Brussels (4.5/5) - Really unique Brussels dish! Comes with salmon caviar/roe that bursts in your mouth as you eat the Brussels sprouts. Gives it that fish / benito flavor that works well with an Asian-inspired Brussels dish. 5. Crypto Sushi Roll (4.5/5) - The seared wagyu on top has a great smokiness that gives this roll character 6. 10 pc Chef Choice Sashimi (4/5) - Great selection of tuna, yellowtail, scallop, black cod, and salmon sashimi 7. Hamachi Serrano (3.5/5) - Not the best I've ever had. I think was too strong on the soy and not enough on the yuzu? Others in the group really liked this though ------ SERVICE: * Top notch. You know this place is attentive and thoughtful. * They were constantly coming by to refill drinks and clear the table of any empty dishes or other small things ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Absolutely beautiful, modern, cozy Asian interior * Has a few different dining spaces all with slightly different vibes but all would have been great to sit at * I didn't feel like it was too crowded such that you could overhear what other tables were saying * Lots of street parking outdoors but by night there are lots of people trying to park so you may need to look elsewhere nearby to park

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    Jojuane P.

    Best dining experience I had in my visit to Jackson. I was supieses to find a sophisticated; yet unpretentious dining experience like this here. I'm guessing most people are thinking they're visiting Jackson, WY for sushi. Well this place is legit. Chef (believe name is Chris) and Owner comes from San Francisco. He brought the goods with him. He was personable. Answered questions. Tempo of the food came out perfectly. I don't have a complaint on any of the pieces we had. Fatty Tuna was divine. Absolutely the best bite. When I'm back, I'm make a bee line to this place. As you might imagine, don't leave your wallet behind, because you will need it. P.S. Hit me up with you're landing in Austin. I was to be a first customer!

    Lindsey F.

    Although we had a rough start with the hosts not being able to accommodate us in the main dinning room, we had to wait a couple of hours and it was totally worth it. We sat at the sushi bar with a view of the massive bonsai tree in the middle of the dinning room and the Chefs gave a phenomenal experience that did not disappoint. Highly recommend and cannot wait to go again.

    Miso Soup
    Joanne T.

    Words cannot describe how amazing the food is here. One of the best restaurants if not the best restaurant I have ever been to. My boyfriend and I loved this place so much that we came back 2 days later. The sushi chefs even recognized us and gave us extra special food. We sat one night at the dining room table and one night at the sushi bar. Both were a great experience and service, but the sushi bar was 1000x more special. The sushi chef can really cater to your taste and were super talkative and friendly. It's hard to choose what my favorite foods were. All the fish were incredibly fresh and high quality. The chef special (nigiri or sashimi) are a great price. My favorite appetizers were the sunomono and the gyoza. This is a fine dining restaurant, but I felt like the price was very fair for the quality and the service. We spent about $100/person (not including tip).

    Phuc D.

    If you're in Jackson Hole and love sushi, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. It was so amazing that we ended up going twice during our vacation--we just couldn't stay away! The sushi is incredibly fresh. The sushi chefs are not only talented but also super friendly. They make you feel welcome the moment you sit down. For the best experience, you should definitely dine at the sushi bar. Watching the chefs at work is a show in itself, and they're more than happy to chat and give recommendations. On my second visit, I tried sushi with caviar and foie gras, and it was mind-blowing--the combination of flavors and textures was unforgettable. The service was top-notch, with a team that knows how to take care of you without being intrusive. If you're looking for a unique and delicious sushi experience in Jackson Hole, this restaurant should be at the top of your list.

    Sashimi
    Andy C.

    Forced to reconsider and calibrate expectations and ratings. It's a resort town but trying to consider location and pricing makes it even hard to assess. Space is modern but comfortable. Service is kind and professional. Loved the tree in the center of the dining room, with the shadows projected on the ceiling. I understand it only opened a few months ago so everything is quite new. Arrived a little early for a reservation for 3 and seated in the lounge area, offered water and had the chance to order and sip on drinks. Eventually seated at the counter in front of Chef Peter, and we were able to order sushi directly with the chef himself. Ordered a good mix of rolls, a cooked miso cod plus 2 orders of the sashimi combo. Our added bites were sea perch (I almost always get this if it's available) and o-toro (noticed this was almost ice cold). The o-toro seems like a no brainer if you want tuna at all, as the lean tuna was $10, chu-toro at $11 and o-toro at $12. Sashimi cuts were very generous, in terms of thickness. However, this seemed to highlight one noticeable flaw, which was how watery the cuts were. Not sure if thinner slices would have saved it but was noticeable even in the toro roll. That said, you get your value in quantity, and the flavors were on point. Otherwise, the rolls were pretty good, with many strong flavors which could be good or bad depending on preferences. The wagyu on the crypto roll (only on half of our order) was lost. It might have provided some richness but as with the other rolls there was a lot going on. Cod was cooked well. Chef Peter was quick to respond to sushi orders and kind enough to explain that dark sushi rice was colored from aged vinegar. It didn't have the texture of brown rice or taste like soy sauce so I was curious, but our rice were mostly in rolls so I assumed it could have been sauces. However, we did see a massive order of 11 toro hand rolls with caviar for another party and could clearly see the color of the rice, so we had to ask. We ended with a black sesame vanilla ice cream, and was gifted an additional hojicha softy as well, apparently a personal favorite of the chef. Both were absolutely delicious, and that's coming from someone that doesn't normally care much for dessert. For the price, the wateriness of the fish would normally get a harsher review from me. I understand that most fish need to be frozen to a certain extent but there's definitely a difference in the texture vs. examples elsewhere. Still, considering the location, the quality and comfort of the facilities, along with the friendly staff and service, it adds up to a strong experience overall and a warrants a solid recommendation. It would be unfair to compare to omakase quality in Tokyo and New York even if the prices start climbing into the same territory. Considering the expected clientele there will definitely be customers with even more experience with sushi and I would be very curious about their opinions. For what it's worth, one dining companion was ready to replace a reservation at another spot in town with a repeat booking here.

    Shishito peppers & edamame
    Amy G.

    Such a beautiful spot in Jackson that has such a comfortable but posh feel inside. The dining room felt more like you were in a friend's modern home/kitchen. Service was so friendly and prompt from the moment we got in. They got drinks going while we waited for our table to be ready and food came out quickly. The sushi is as good as it gets; truly some of the best sashimi I've had in my life. So melt-in-your-mouth flavorful and fresh! Even got seconds on the salmon it was so good. The cold smoke cocktail with maple sake was also fantastic and such a unique flavor, highly recommend! 10/10 spot, definitely snag a reservation when you can!

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    The best sushi ever. Yellowtail sashimi was perfection. Excellent date night choice. Service was top-notch.

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    This place is certainly special. There's a great attention to detail and the level of excellence is grand.

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    Kampai was amazing! We got the happy hour specials and watermelon drinks and everything was just so great including the view.

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    Nice atmosphere, the waitresses and manager very aware of the service and food is excellent according to their prices.

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    Gather in Jackson Hole - New summer salmon dish. It. Is. Amazing.

    Gather in Jackson Hole

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$$
    Established in 2014
    Locally owned & operated

    Had dinner at Gather our final night in JH - and it was our best meal of the trip. We spent the…read moreprior many nights at all the "best" restaurants in town - Wild Sage, Snake River Grill, Glorietta, White Buffalo Club - Gather beat them all out without question. While the previous restaurants mentioned are a bit more upscale, Gather is on the more casual side. It's located right at the base of Snow King mountain so you can look out at the mountain. Most of all - the food here was amazing. We are from NYC and are self proclaimed "foodies" - so we don't say it lightly when we say that the chef/menu here was super eclectic in the best way possible. He infused flavors from all different cuisines from Mediterranean to Korean -- without anything feeling overpoweringly ethnic. The pork buns were a 10 - unlike most restaurants that use a chunk of pork belly, it seemed like they cubed pork from the rib and it tasted more like eating a delicious spare rib from a Chinese restaurant - without the fat you often get in a traditional pork belly bun. The Fresno peppers accented the sweetness of the buns brilliantly. For entree my wife had the elk bolognese which was superb. The papardelle had a perfect chew (maybe made in house?) and the meat / sauce itself was wonderful. The real showstopper here though was the pork ribeye. I've had plenty of good pork chops but this was something completely different. This cut and its preparation was unbelievably tender and juicy - it melts in your mouth like a piece of wagyu steak. I truly did not think you could achieve this level of tenderness from a pork. The flavors around it were incredible and it was genuinely one of the best dishes I've ever had - anywhere - period. Kudos to the chef for this masterful creation. If you even marginally like pork - please do yourself a favor and get this!! Lastly - shout out to ELLA, our server, who was kind and warm and honest and attentive throughout the whole meal. One of the best servers we had on our entire trip - she was amazing! Overall - a true 5 stars here - no questions asked!!

    Not sure what was going on the Sunday night that I dined here. The service was terrible, with 3…read moredifferent servers who seemed to pick up each other's slack. It was as if we were being deserted one by one and trying to find someone to take our next order. I ordered the highly recommended elk bolognese and was immensely underwhelmed. The dish came out slightly warm, not hot. So it must have been sitting out for a while before being served. The elk was the most underwhelming part. The meat tasted like ground beef, but bigger chunks. The pasta was cooked well, but I would not order this dish again. The best part of the meal and experience was the pork baos. Tasty and delicious. Overall, this meal was just average.

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    Gather in Jackson Hole - Watermelon margaritas.

    Watermelon margaritas.

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    Burrata and margs! That view is the best.

    Gather in Jackson Hole - Patio is open!

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    Patio is open!

    The Bistro - Bread service

    The Bistro

    4.0(168 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$$

    I ended up having dinner here when coming to try to go to Cloudveil, which is a rooftop…read morebar/restaurant. Turns out Cloudveil is only open between June-ish and before winter, and I came late May 2026 so they weren't open yet. However, the nice folks at the bistro were able to serve me without a reservation (restaurant was about 2/3 full). The food was a little high but not crazy for a sit down restaurant and given I wasn't all that hungry, it was the perfect amount of food. They serve fresh bread with butter spread before your entree and it is so, so lovely! I ended up getting one of their appetizer salads with fresh fruit on a bed of roast veg, and I got two drinks - the "Rose French 75" ($16 - has alcohol) and "the inversion" ($11 - mocktail version of the "Jackson fog" cocktail). I can genuinely say both drinks but particularly the inversion were two of the best drinks I've had; the flavor was perfectly sweet, just a bit floral, and distinct from any other drink I've had (which is something I love to experience!). They paired great with the salad and the bread. They were also sweet enough I didn't even need dessert (although the huckleberry cheesecake and the bread pudding were tempting). I would go here again just to get another inversion mocktail if nothing else. It's a lovely place to have dinner and just enjoy the ambiance near Jackson square - highly recommend!!

    Our party of 3 was visiting the area, and with so many seasonal restaurant closures, we opted for…read morethe well-reviewed Bistro downtown. Dressed up and on reservation, we arrived a tad early and were promptly greeted. Maybe hospitality isn't Wyoming's forte, but all of the staff did not seem happy to see nor serve us from the beginning. The booking site only offered high top tables, so that's what I selected. When the hostess asked if we'd like to switch to a table, she was sternly corrected in front of us that it "wouldn't be possible" by another staff member. The interaction felt unprofessional in front of guests, and as if they weren't willing to accommodate us. On top of that fiasco came plenty of glares and stares from staff throughout our visit. Crawfish & Dumpling - 9/10 For the table. Pungent; a few bites satisfy. I've never had crawfish in this setting. Perfect gnocchi. Delicious all around. Oyster Shooter - 8/10 Fairly priced, fresh. Nice bloody mary. Rabbit Ravioli - 6.5/10 Stingy portion of meat. Ravioli is just okay. The fried carrot nest was fun but it was too much for the serving. It's a carrot salad with a bite of meat and maybe 5 ravioli. Bar Steak - One came overcooked and one under. Sides were mediocre. Uninteresting mashed potatoes. Our waitress tried to take our order almost immediately after being seated. She visited few times after ordering. With a 5:30 reservation, we left by 5:57 thanks to the small portions and staff seeming to rush us out. In a tourist destination, I would imagine better hospitality and warmth from local workers. Not many smiles here. I typically tip well, but they didn't seem to want us there and the experience really dampened my entire party's mood.

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    The Bistro - Bar area/entrance

    Bar area/entrance

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    Oyster shooter - bloody mary

    The Bistro - Inside (more tables/bar behind me)

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    Inside (more tables/bar behind me)

    Jackson Drug

    Jackson Drug

    3.4(437 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My group of 9 ate here after our day at the grand Tetons and ohhhh myyy goddd! Everything was…read moreseriously so good! Definitely recommend eating here! I ordered the nachos and that was so filling! The only thing I would say is that I wish the beef had a little more seasoning to it, cause on its own it was just alright but mixed with everything it was good. My husband ordered "the cattleman's special" with sweet potato fries and that was delicious! The sauce on the burger was so yummy & The sweet potato fries were perfect! Some of our group ordered ice cream and they were really impressed with it, they couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the trip lol. I tried a little bit of the coffee ice cream and I can confidently say it is the best coffee ice cream. Eat here if you're in Jackson hole!

    My wife and I had dinner here tonight. We started with an order of loaded tater tots. She had a…read morehamburger with a cup of soup, I had a hamburger with fries, and we finished with a chocolate shake. I don't know what the hype is about. The food is average at best. The tater tots were good and the shake was good. The hamburger was very average, and the fries were not good -- hard. Service was slow, and they weren't even busy when we were there, so I don't know how they'd handle a real crowd. We walked by four days in a row and they always looked packed, so we decided to try it. Not on our list to return.

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    Jackson Drug - Interior of Jackson Diner

    Interior of Jackson Diner

    Jackson Drug - Tomato Soup

    Tomato Soup

    Jackson Drug - Jackson Drug Co. W/soda fountain

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    Jackson Drug Co. W/soda fountain

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