The perfect end to a perfect trip. Honestly, there are not enough words to articulate how happy…read morethis meal and experience made our family, but I'll try. I'm not sure if the bar/lounge right outside the restaurant is part of the dining room, but arriving an hour early to have a perfect cocktail overlooking the lake while deer eat grass and listen to a live string quartet really set the mood for the rest of the evening. Once our reservation time came up, we were promptly seated in the dining room. Dee (from California) was amazing. So friendly and attentive, even with the kitchen delays which was barely noticed with another set of drinks and an appetizer, Escargot Bourguignonne. For entree's, we had Steak Au Poivre, Coq Au Vin, and the kid's pasta. For desserts, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake. All delicious! If we ever get the chance to visit YNP again, this will be #1 on my list to rebook.

We had dinner at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room in May 2026…read more Both of us received sub-par main courses given the premier billing of the dining room. Before ordering the scallops, I asked the water if the scallops were good, that I don't like poor scallops. He confirmed they were 3 large scallops, that the scallop dish had improved. In fact, the woman seating us said the same thing when I asked her, that the scallops had improved over past days. Instead, I received 4 scallops that ranged in size from medium, to medium small, to small, to very small. I tried the small scallop and it was very overcooked and rubbery. The waiter agreed the dish was unacceptable and exchanged it for the eggplant dish. So both my partner and I had the eggplant dish. The eggplant was mushy through the majority of it, but not on the edges. Mediocre quality. The gumbo soup was quite good. The onion soup was passable as it had little broth given the quantity of onions and almost no bread. In short, we expected much higher quality main courses at the dining room and it was poor quality. The waiter apologized and offered excuses of supply issues, being open only about a week, and power failures. But we believe the dining room has a captive audience and so does not focus on quality, which is very disappointing. My partner discussed our very poor quality (aka horrible) meals with his friend who stayed in Yellowstone last year. His friends ate at the dining room and also said the food was terrible. The positive is the ambiance of this historic hotel is serene and beautiful.

This place had a long wait , so make sure to make a reservation…read more They have a small variety of dinner options . Do try their chicken entree and the possole. It offers great ambiance as it's by the yellow stone lake .

We went here a few times for breakfast and dinner as it seems to be the only place to get some warm…read morefood that is close by. If you want to have dinner here you HAVE to get a reservation otherwise prepare for a looong wait. Even if not all tables are occupied they only have so many servers and they will not fill all tables. Best thing were probably our waiters which were super friendly and always had a nice smile and great attitude. Food wise we can recommend the veggie skillet for breakfast which we really liked. Nice amount of veggies, potatoes and together with some eggs a great start into the day. Hikers special was also good, just some eggs with bacon, toast and fruit salad. Solid option. For dinner the burger was good, the crab cake sandwich was ok (would have liked it to be a bit bigger though), fries were ok. Clam chowder was actually quite good, especially if you crave something warming. Fish and chips were ok, but the batter is a bit too thick I would say. Lobster Mac and cheese was ok, cheese was just a bit too runny for my taste. Don't order the panzanella salad. It comes with a few pieces of focaccia which are cold and dry. Also avoid the huckleberry martini. Tastes like cough syrup. Pretty bad. For desert the lemon cheese cake was pretty good, but don't bother to add ice cream. We had vanilla and it had plenty of ice pieces inside and tasted like it's from a bucket. The lake views are great if you're able to get a table close to the windows.

Delicious and great portion sizes! The brisket pork sandwich was absolutely amazing and very well…read moremade with a super soft ciabatta bun. Would also recommend getting the Caldera burger if you like a little spice. Fries are the thin kind which I prefer as well, well seasoned. Great environment, lot of local art on the walls too. Furniture was a little old but overall a very good experience

We came here on a Wednesday evening. The host seemed really frazzled and was unsure if he could…read moreseat us. They were able to seat several tables of 2, but we were a party of 3 and a baby so I guess that's difficult here. We decided to go elsewhere and would try to come back here another day. The host recommended we try to come before 530 cause they get really busy after that. We ended up coming the following day for a late lunch. It was a whole different experience and vibe. The (same) host seemed way more relaxed probably cause they were close to closing for their mid day break and it wasn't busy at all. I Our server was attentive and the food was great. We were able to get a chicken breast and French fries for my 1 year old baby (who has a bland and picky palate). This makes mom happy. I had the best salad with chicken. Fantastic! Husband had the bison pork sausage sandwich, he loved it. Mother in law had the Mac n cheese, she also enjoyed it. The wonderland beer was great, definitely recommend it especially since it's made specifically for the restaurant. If you're a part of more than 2 people it's probably best to go early in the day like we were told. I'd definitely eat here again if we come back to the area.

First off, the service for getting seated is awful depending on how busy you are. Once you get past…read morethat, the food and drink are very good. The server I had was nice and friendly and the area was comfy. As for the burger, which has been mentioned to be bad, the normal burger was very well made. I am told by family that the bison burger patty is smaller and not as well made, but from my experience, the burger was excellent. Fries were mediocre, however

Do yourself a favor. Skip this limited-menu overcooked burger joint and check out the new Eatery in…read morethe Lodge that has better value-priced real fresh and interesting food.

The service was fair and you can't beat the location and the view if you're lucky to be seated in…read morethe back. As for the food, given that most reviews were bad, I gambled and had a Cesar salad and the salmon with Cajun sauce since I was staying at the hotel and wanted to relive my childhood visit. The salad took too long to show up, especially since I was the first group for dinner. It was 3 times the size of Yellowstone Mammoth Restaurant, but not as good--did not finish, Cesar dressing is the problem . The Cajun sauce on the salmon was tasteless and the salmon boring, BUT the rice it sat on was Cajun and spicy enough to make the main dish acceptable. The rice won the meal by adding it to each bite of the salmon! All were served warm, including the green beans. Desert was the LavaDivine Fudge Cake. It was dry and needed the whip cream on top and on the side to make it worthy of being called a dessert. I ate it all. Was it worth the $57 before tip? Yes and no. Yes, because I'm on vacation at a famous hotel conveniently located downstairs. No, if I was back in Houston at a restaurant trying to claim class. I'll be back again if I stay at the Old Faithful Inn in the future.

This is a building built around 1902. It is beautiful. We…read moreate at the breakfast buffet in the dining room. Last time we ate there it was great but this time it was good but not great. The biscuits were hard and dry. The bacon was really well cooked and very good. They had bacon gravy and it was delicious. The pastry's were excellent. The rest of the food was fair. The waitress (server) was from the Tampa Florida area. She was very friendly and very attentive. Since we couldn't get the girls at the buffet to stop talking to each other long enough in order to refill the syrup for the overcooked French toast. We asked the server and she quickly went and got us some. For $22 each it also comes with a drink and orange juice. It's very unlikely that we will return on our next visit to Yellowstone next year.

Just ok food but with great service and a spectacular view of Lake Yellowstone…read more If only rating the food, I would give Grant Village Lakehouse 2/5, but I think the quick service and view each bump it up by 1 star. After I ordered at the counter, my group found a vacant table in the corner, and our food all arrived within 5 minutes of sitting down! The view of the lake was absolutely beautiful, we came a little after sunset but I can imagine the sunset would have been amazing. The food was very affordable as well, with tacos around the $5-6 mark, and I think 2-3 tacos would be enough for a full meal for most. I tried the fish taco, al pastor, and barbacoa. Being from San Diego... I really did not like the fish taco. The fish was dry rather than buttery and flaky. I wouldn't recommend. The al pastor was very spicy so much so I couldn't taste much else. But I liked the barbacoa one though, if I were to go back I'd just get that one. It is strange that the meat is cubed instead of shredded, but it's ok. I also appreciated that if you ordered a vegetarian taco, it comes in a separate bowl to avoid cross contamination. Overall, I think Grant Village Lakehouse was a convenient, casual dinner spot, and I also understand the challenges of running a kitchen within a national park. I am glad we chose this restaurant to dine at.

Ok I was not impressed by the tacos BUT the guac and pico de gallo are pretty good, especially…read moreafter working up an appetite hiking to the tops of things. The churros are the best churros I've ever had. No joke. Usually churros don't have enough sugar and cinnamon, because the sugar just falls off. These have enough and are DELICIOUS. Come for the churros! Also service is SO fast. You barely sit down and they bring your food! Perfect when you're tired from a long day and need to get to bed early to go looking for animals.

Great spot that even locals seem to love! Bit pricey, but the food and drinks were made so well…read moreyou don't feel ripped off. Service was great too! Love the rustic decor!

Loved this lively establishment in West Yellowstone. The service was quick and fabulous. The…read moreatmosphere is all things bison. The beer was cold and the food hot. Thoroughly enjoyed sharing the buffalo balls appetizer. It was a large dish with two large meatballs on top of mashed potatoes. They have some games including electronic darts. There is also outdoor dining. It was fun atmosphere with good eats. A nice place to unwind after a long day in YNP.

Honestly, I came here with VERY VERY LOW expectations given the ratings…read more I'm looking at the photos on Yelp from 11 years ago, and it doesn't look like the restaurant has changed one bit! It has that old dusty lodge feel to it. The food was mediocre and overpriced (as expected). I ordered the black beans tacos with a side of fries. The corn tortillas were cold, and the salsa on the tacos tasted like they were store bought. I'm giving it an extra star because the young lady that served us was very kind and patient. Also, felt bad for her and her coworkers because there were some nasty old men in their upper 70s checking them out and making gross comments!

Ok I was not impressed by the tacos BUT the quac and pico de gallo are pretty good, especially…read moreafter working up an appetite hiking to the tops of things. The churros are the best churros I've ever had. No joke. Usually churros don't have enough sugar and cinnamon, because the sugar just falls off. These have enough and are DELICIOUS. Come for the churros! Also service is SO fast. You barely sit down and they bring your food! Perfect when you're tired from a long day and need to get to bed early to go looking for animals.