Beartooth Cafe

Great place to eat at in Cooke city. Got there in the evening for dinner and had to wait ~15 mins. You do have to wait outside when there is a wait which it was rainy and cold. Inside was cozy and great food selection. I got rainbow trout, baked potato, and veggies (which were delicious). Also came with side salad which was fresh with homemade dressing (got honey mustard) and it was some of the best dressing I have ever had. I’d come back just for the salad it was so good. We also got the brownie sundae with moose tracks ice cream. The brownie was delicious, would definitely recommend. They had huge homemade cookies for sale as well that I wish we would have tried. Service was great, fast, and friendly. Would highly recommend if in Cooke city.

One of the best restaurants in the greater Yellowstone area. Always perfectly cooked, fresh fish, great craft beer selection and awesome lemon poppy seed rum cake.

Just a few travelers stopping for a bite to eat. Not much to choose from on places to eat but stopped here because the rock store suggested it. $100 without a tip for us to eat just okay food. We spent just shy of $30 for three kids buttered noodles… no other sides came with it but two slices of garlic bread… my husbands fish was okay. The chili was decent but I’ve had better. The salad was good. However, our waitress was super sweet and made the experience better.

Upon arrival you're supposed to check inside with the greeter, or do it another like some axle did by yelling inside the door " We want to sit outside!" All the while, we're standing directly in front of the desk, before the other person arrived and she made sure to get seating for 7, when we're a party of 3. We had to sit inside so the other axle and his clan hot seated outside!! I was furious. Once the king was helped, she looked at me AGAIN and asked how many. Well that was the start of downhill effect. Ordered salmon and a burger. Salmon was over cooked and burger was quite dry. The server was OK, had to ask for drink refills 2x, as empty glasses in front of us was not an indication. One and done here, so make your own decisions. On a good note, the side salad and soup were good. Prices a bit steep for selections and chips with burger, not French fries...

We were driving in the North eastern side of Yellowstone, and exited through to Cooke City. On reaching, we looked for a place to eat.. there’s not very much or many choices. We did see a very prettily done up patio, and headed there. The owner Vicky was very welcoming. We sat inside, ordered soup and steamed artichoke with tarragon butter. The soup was about ok. The steamed artichoke with tarragon butter was different. Artichoke is quite a navigational hazard, but it seemed to go well with the butter. The place was first opened 1978. It’s a proper log cabin. Friendly host and staff. Food was overpriced but I guess in a remote location, that is to be expected. Not much to do here, don’t know why it’s called a city.. there’s a narrow unpaved Main Street, some shops and motels. Very seasonal and dependent on tourism. No cell service at all in this town! The last stand I guess.

Very unique small cafe with a small town charm. Very old building. Don't expect fancy. But the food was magnificent. Best chicken noodle soup I've ever tasted, including my own. Rich broth, tender carrots onions and celery. Thin, firm noodles. All the stuff I use but tasted so much better. My brother had the chilli which he said was thick, smokey, and delicious. Not as much tomato as what he makes but very, very good. We shared the artichoke spinach dip with nachos and we all raved about how good it was. My niece really liked her BLT, my brother said the corned beef sandwich was excellent. And my other niece liked her portobello mushroom sandwich. I got the French dip which was very tasty but a little more fat than I like since there was fat in the perfectly cooked shaved beef and fat in the butter on the bread. Everything we ordered had very generous portions. We all wished we would have skipped the sandwiches and had bowls of soup with the artichoke dip because they were so good Lunch is served until 4 pm. They are then closed until 5 pm to get ready for dinner. We were there at lunch. The service was good. The prices reasonable for the amount of food served. They close for the winter/snow season. We heard then day they would only be open about another week and a half. Of the beaten path near the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone. We are very glad we stopped. No WiFi in the small town that we noticed.

Incredible food and GREAT service. The 1/2 pound Funk Burger was delicious and the smoked trout amazing. Great selection of beer too. Highly recommended!

In town for the night and with not a lot of options,thought we’d give this place a try. First, the atmosphere was awesome. We sat outside and it was very quaint and charming. A beautiful night, lots of locals, and great conversations. Our waiter promptly greeted us and we ordered a beer and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Looking at the menu was like sticker shock, everything was very expensive. I decided just to have their nachos and my husband had a sirloin steak meal. The dinner salad was so good, we ordered honey mustard, which was obviously homemade. The sirloin was not so good, it lacked flavor, very bland. It came with a baked potato, butter was provided, but no sour cream wasn’t offered. My nachos were not good, it was just a pile of store bought chips with melted cheese and green chilis. I paid 2.00 to add a side of sour cream, this brought the cost to around $17, so not worth it. I ate a few chips and asked for a box, blah! I ordered some desserts to go, a sour cherry tart and a slice of poppyseed rum cake. I didn’t ask for the cost, and was again in sticker shock when I got the bill. The cake was 10.95 a slice! The tart $8.95! I have to say the rum cake was the best we’d ever tasted and I d pay that much again, it was THAT good. The tart was yummy too, but not worth the price. For one steak dinner, an appetizer of nachos, 2 desserts, 1 beer, and 1 glass of wine our bill was over $100. The overall experience was nice, so we have that for the memory book, but the prices, yikes! For a place that sells itself as a locals cafe, this was a bit much. If we are passing through again, I’d stop for the poppyseed rum cake, maybe a salad with that honey mustard, and some drinks on the patio, but skip the dinner. Side note… This town has no cell service, which means Wifi access is important to many customers. This cafe does not offer wifi. Not a huge deal, but if you go expecting it, it’s not available.

I have been coming here for the past 20 or 25 years now when I go to Yellowstone and it is my stop for a bison burger. In years past the bison, burger was great, juicy and thick and warm toasty bun, but unfortunately, on my last visit 2 weeks ago, the bison meat has shrunk, and it was overcooked not juicy at all very dry. I was extremely disappointed. I also had the nachos which were very good and cup of chili beans, which were very good as well. Customer service was great a young friendly gal helped us very cheerful and polite I will give this place another shot next time. I'm around to see if it was a one time thing on the bison burger.

Cute find in a small town near the north entrance of Yellowstone. Very few food options so this cozy spot was packed. The hosts were very friendly and hardworking. Food was a simple and yummy find across from our motel. My burger was charred just right, the bun wad very dry; the side salad was deliciously crisp. My hubby enjoyed a juicy steak with mashed taters and veggies. This is a must stop when passing through this quaint town. Tip-be aware, no cell service anywhere in this town and WiFi is hard to find. This was a shock to us, never heard of such a thing!!!

Gotta love off the route dining joints you least expected to dine at when traveling. Yet this place happened to find us. A very eclectic joint and savory foods we enjoyed. So let me back track things, we we're scooping out our day journey through Yellowstone's Lamar Valley and I noticed Cooke, MT was a short distance from the end of the valley. After some research I saw it would be an excellent place for a respite & lunch. After some YELP scouting I located this quirky place and said hey we're gonna dine here. Our food was tasty & delicious, however it's very eclectic local decor a site you must see. Lots of bikers and fellow park travelers all gathering for a meal and all looking very satisfied like I was. Now one note and very other odd thing I saw with Franks own eyes was that is some of there local customers were armed. Armed with guns if you can believe that but I tried not to freak out. This kind lady looking very much like she transported in time from the 80's took our order and served us. She was very charming and very hospitable. We ordered a hotdog with grilled onions and a French Dip sandwich. Excellent work by the chef on his culinary skills they were amazing items. Now no French fries in the place so don't ask, just potato chips. A Huckleberry soda was a great finishing touch to help wash it all down. Should Frank B ever find himself in the area I'd be back, but until then I say EAT AT THIS JOINT, you'll love it like we did. Frank B out from COOKE, MT!!!!

Super cute little Cafe, nice small outdoor patio and a good sized dining room inside. Service was outstanding and very friendly and attentive. They serve sandwiches, burgers, salads and the like, very affordable and tasty. Stop by if you are in the area and hungry.

The hummus and veg lasagna are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, highlighting fresh ingredients and skillful preparation. The salmon plate is beautifully cooked, with tender fish. The teriyaki chicken bowl is a savory delight, balancing sweet and savory flavors perfectly. The food was fresh, came with salad and Sautee vegetables. Also this was the only place open till 9pm on the 4th of july, serving food. Staff were very welcoming and service was great. dining here was a truly enjoyable experience, Ambiance is very cozy and welcoming

Stopped here on our way to Big Sky in June during a little spring/summer snowstorm! Sidney took care of us and was wonderful. I ordered a BLT without mayo and it came with mayo and she promptly took care of it. Hubby had a club sandwich. Both items were tasty. Staff here was super friendly. My biggest complaint is that it was freezing inside the restaurant. All the people dining were wearing their winter jackets because it was so cold. Cute town - would love to come back when the weather is nice.

Excellent food and excellent service! Very cute place as well and a great environment to enjoy some delicious food!

Cool surroundings (cabin cafe with records and beer labels on the walls in the bathroom, Montana books on a shelf, etc) Very nice, happy employees - they kept cheerfully joking with each other and seemed unburdened. Charming. Food was iffy at best. Salad was ... salad. Bison burger was a burger (below average). Trout was bad - farm raised and old, by the taste of it - tasted like old dirty pond fish rather than mountain stream fish, and I've had enough of both to know the difference. Also, no fries? Very odd. Lots of beers in the cooler, but only a couple unremarkable ones on tap - Moose Drool and one other. In any case...I wouldn't come for the food, but the experience was pleasant enough. Nets out to three stars.

We ate here two nights in a row it was so good. Highly recommend. Service was great. Excellent beer and wine selection. Great outdoor dining.

We wandered in here after a long day at Yellowstone. We were tired and hungry and Beartooth did not disappoint. This little cafe is so cozy and cute and they were able to accommodate 12 of us. We were served quickly. Our table ordered lasagna, trout, bison steak and chili. Everyone loved their meal and we left full and happy. The staff were wonderful also. If you find yourself in Cooke City do not miss this spot!

Tasty food, efficient service, large portions in a cozy home-like environment. This place is quite busy at lunchtime.

Bestest place ever 100 percent recommend I loved eating here, they had a beautiful veiw, all of the staff was super nice and understanding that I had children. The service was fast and the food was delicious.

After watching wolves in YNP, we drove to The Silver Gate-Cookie City to support wolf friendly businesses and grab some food. I specifically looked up which businesses to support during these trying times because I didn't want to boycott the entire city but only the businesses that are anti-wolf. I will not support businesses in this area who are anti-wolf because wolves are the reason people are out in Lamar Valley and all over YNP with their binoculars and telescopes to catch a glimpse of wolves ALIVE. This year the international visitors were missing but tons of our fellow Americans traveling within our beautiful country- so YNP was busier than normal. We visited in late September. I ordered the gyro sandwich, and my husband ordered their special Philly cheesesteak. We were promptly greeted by an employee and our order came out pretty quickly. They had some end of the season specials for beer- 6 local beers for $6. We passed on that but I thought it was a cool deal. The portions were very good and it came with chips (but you don't get to pick what kind you want- they gave us sour cream and onions). The food was fresh, nothing looked wilted or old. My gyro pita was soft, and they gave a lot of meat topped off with feta cheese, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cucumber yogurt sauce. I think everything in this area has to be shipped in, so given what they're working with, I thought they did a good job bringing freshness to the food. My hubs liked his order as well. We also ordered a cookie, and enjoyed splitting it between ourselves since it is a huge cookie. They're taking Covid precautions and required customers to wear a mask before entering and ordering inside. During late Sept they were only taking togo orders or eating your food on the patio. Their outdoor patio is spacious but it was too cold so we ate ours in the truck.

For my visit here I had a dinner salad and a cup of clam chowder. Their clam chowder had way more clams in it than any other clam chowder I've ever had! I enjoyed my meal. I also really enjoyed the Huckleberry Soda. One of my sons had the meat lasagna and was very happy with it, my other son had clam chowder and a bison burger and was very happy with his meal. My husband had the Mandarin Orange Salad and he enjoyed it very much.

We ordered dinner to take back to our hotel room because there was a long wait for a table inside and outside the restaurant. I got lasagna and garlic bread with a salad; hubby ordered a steak and baked potato with salad. Everything was delicious! A bit expensive though ($50). Our food was ready in twenty minutes.

I've been to this restaurant twice, and I haven't been too impressed either time. The most recent time, I had a bison burger which was pretty dry, but probably the best around. It's always busy, but the service is well! The cafe feels like you're in an old cabin, which is cool!

Great breakfast very quaint and cute my finance loved it we'll be back and would recommend this place to anyone

If you are staying in Cooke City near Yellowstone this is probably the best place. The servers were great and the food war very good. It's a pretty simple place and a smaller menu but the burgers and spinach artichoke dip we ordered was great. The dip was big so don't get unless you are very hungry or have a group of 3+, a bit too much for just two, you can ask for more chips. If you are on the NE enterence side this is a good option.

Service at this place was impeccable. The woman who seated us was smiling and friendly to everyone she encountered. Our server (young guy named TJ?) was also super friendly and accommodating. We had planned to do part of the Beartooth Highway and eat at the cafe in Mammoth, but so glad we decided to eat lunch in Cooke City instead! It's a charming town in a quiet, mountainous setting. The weather was perfect. We got chili to share and it was awesome. Had a bit of a kick to it. I got the BLT and the bacon was perfectly crisp. My husband enjoyed his club. We also shared a delicious beer. If you're passing through, or staying here, definitely check this place out!

The service is the best in Cooke city whilst delivering amazing dishes for lunch and dinner

If I could give more than five stars I would! My husband and I have been in Cooke City for the past four days. We have eaten at the Beartooth Cafe three nights for dinner and a lunch. The food is fresh and delicious! Service is great. Everything we have tried is the best. Funk burger, amazing. Teriyaki chicken amazing, prime rib French dip, amazing, huge cookies and brownie sundae, extra amazing! If you are in the area stop in and give it a try!

I thought it was just Ok. Ate there twice for dinner and everything was fine - ribs, nachos and a burger were all between good and ok. Just not a lot of options in this hamlet. Table next to us has the bison ribeye which they raved about. The other person was complaining that the trout was not good. So a kind of mixed bag place at least for dinner. I wavered on 3 or 4 stars - maybe 3 1/2 - never a 5 based on our visits.

Had an overall good experience, had options for anyone that we're pretty good. Service a little slow but most people are way understaffed these days. Good vibe plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Would recommend!

Nestled in a small town this was a good find with a few more options than other nearby restaurants. No wait on a Monday at 11:30a but the lunch crowd did arrive which slowed down service toward the end of our meal. I ordered the Angus Steak Salad and it was plenty. Recommended by the server it was a good choice. Service was pleasant but ran short as we had to hunt down our bill.

Needing a place for dinner, but not wanting to eat at the restaurant in the hotel, I decided on this place based on the recommendation from the cashier next door at the trading post. I also did not want to really walk down the street to the bistro. Lazy, I know LOL! The restaurant was full inside, so the hostess said I was welcome to sit outside. It was in the 50s, but I was okay with being a bit cool Service needs to be improved, but the food is alright. I had to explain to the waiter as he was headed back inside after taking an order, I was the first to be seated and no one had come to my table after waiting 10 minutes. He apologized and quickly took my order. Here's what I had: Huckleberry wine - Delicious and sweet. If I had been more gutsy, I would've ordered a bottle and shipped home in my suitcase. Alas, I did not have the correct packing materials for wine. God forbid it would break in my suitcase because that would be my luck! Creamy tomato basil soup - Honestly, I have had better at the United airlines club, but I was cold, so I ordered this. It was too watery for me personally, though there was a decent flavor there. But for me, a creamy soup should be thick. Rainbow trout - This was breaded nicely, seasoned appropriately, and tender. This came with steamed vegetables, and you got to choose a side. I chose rice pilaf, which was nice. Both sides were pretty good. Poppy seed rum cake - This did not seem to have a lot of rum. I have had a real Jamaican rum cake (made by a friend's Jamaican grandma - the best ever of course when it's made by grandma!), and I was thinking there would be the same amount of rum. But alas, there was not. It was a good cake with poppy seeds, but I would drop the rum part from the name, as the rum was extremely subtle to me. Overall, once I received initial service, the wait staff appropriately checked on me to see that I was doing ok. I did notice one of the waitresses took some time while working, about 15 minutes, to chat with a friend. I think she preferred to be outside because it was so hot inside!

Fantastic spot! Love the interior decor, staff was very friendly and food was awesome! Will be telling my friends about this for sure

In general I must start with mentioning the friendly atmosphere. This place had a crew of bikers eating brunch on the porch, and these patrons welcomed my friend and I and offered a tour of Yellowstone on their bikes. When we were seated, our waiter was engaging and chatty. Additionally, Beartooth Cafe made an effort to provide vegetarian-friendly options, which is huge because most restaurants in the Yellowstone area are meat heavy and only offer a grilled cheese as a veg option. I had a Mediterranean veggie wrap and asked to have some pesto added. The wrap was tasty, nothing spectacular, but very affordable. The waiter suggested the French dip to my friend, Made with last nights roast beef on ciabatta. She loved it! Overall, the experience here was overwhelmingly positive and we recommend this place for all visitors! There is something for everyone!

We stopped in for lunch; family of five. A few burgers, gyro and a BLT. My wife's burger was raw and uncooked. Server immediately replaced it. My "Funk Burger" was missing the garlic as advertised; however, it was tasty. Kids enjoyed the gyro (albeit skimpy with the lamb) and BLT. Cute place. Friendly staff (they get 5 stars). My wife was given an over sized cookie as an apology for the raw burger. Would try them again.

After hear this place was good we gave it a shot and we're highly disappointed would not go back to try anything at all Burgers we're out right RAW. I wouldn't recommend this place took 2 bites and was done and threw it away

So first off this town has NO cell phone service. So it was hard trying to find a place we wanted to eat at. Luckily we looked across the street from where we are staying and noticed a line. Staff was super friendly. Because they were packed we waited for almost 20 minutes just to order drinks. We ended up sitting outside because they were packed and it was sorta nice. 10 minutes in, we got winds, rain, and thunder. Since we are from WA, didn't phase us. Just moved to a table with an umbrella. LOL tables were crooked and wobbled. Sticky tables. It hey, again, outside enjoying nature. Menu was small. Super small. There was 6 of us. 5 outta the 6 got the cheeseburger. Not disappointed. Homemade patties charbroiled. 1/3# patty. Was served with kettle chips and now I understand why. There is no way you could drink your drink, I recommend the huckleberry fizz, that huge burger and some potato chips. If you are coming thru, stop in for a burger and a drink.

We stopped for dinner at Beartooth Cafe in Cooke City. We all had the cheeseburgers and salads and they were delicious! The burgers come with a side of chips. The ambience was good as was the service. Wished we could have hung around the town longer, but there was a snowstorm brewing and we had to get back to our Airbnb in Cody! Would recommend this restaurant!

Bison burgers! On occasion they will have elk burgers too! Great selection of beer as well.

I'm so happy to have found yet ANOTHER wonderful restaurant out here in my favorite little city.Everything was cooked perfectly and our waitress was so sweet and gave us the BEST recommendations. We sat outside and it was just a the perfect evening. I can't wait to come back next year!

Cindi and I had lunch here today. We drove out of Yellowstone National Park in search of a good place to eat. We came into Cooke City and walked around the town. We came upon the Beartooth and liked the look of this funky little place. We got a table out on the boardwalk in front of the place so we could see traffic and people go by. We both ordered Bison burgers and they were great. Ours came with cheddar cheese and bacon and were cooked medium well. They were great. The only negative was that they didn't have French fries, only chips. I recommend that if you are leaving Yellowstone try the food here. You will like it

The food is great. And BONUS~It's also all made from scratch! The service is very friendly and gives good options. They have indoor and outdoor seating available (summer only). We had the trout and a hamburger. We will eat there again.... also they have giant cookies. We took two, to go. I wish we would have tried their homemade deserts though... next time!

Food was basic American fare, very well prepared. Nice outdoor patio with pretty distanced seating. Points deducted for no masks worn by either servers or cooks. That made us uncomfortable. If you go in the evening, wear some mosquito repellent.

Another hidden gem in the mountains surrounding Yellowstone, we stopped in the Cooke City and tried menus of a few places BearTooth Cafe had an inviting feel to it with its red covered tables. we sat down and looked at the menu - very well rounded. Servers were very sweet. Katya was very attentive and thoughtful. we ordered Mediterranean Wrap and Portabella Burger - both were great. Loved the ambiance, the music, the drinks - the whole deal . they had great selection of desserts - but we decided to skip that for later

We loved this cafe and the folks who work here. (Thank you Amelia for your attentive waitressing.) We enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere and everything we ordered (burgers cooked just right, mashed potatoes, salad). This is the perfect place for dinner in the mountains of Montana. Thank you!

AWESOME! You must try this place if you find yourself heading to Yellowstone from the NE corner or heading home after toping the Beartooth Highway! They have great local fare with a fantastic bison burger cooked to order and several local beers on tap! They also have an extensive beer list of bottled beer and just a great atmosphere with outdoor seating if the weather permits. HIGHLY recommended, you will not be disappointed.

Everyone needs to avoid this AWFUL tourist trap in Cooke City, MT. The burgers don't come with fries or hash browns. You get stale potato chips. Who does that in 2017? My chicken sandwich was very dry and the hamburger bun was awful. They don't offer a whole wheat bun or Kaiser roll. Very overpriced. We both thought "Pilots Perk" is a better lunch choice.

Went in for some soup and apple pie to finish off a great day in the park. Great place and kind workers.

My wife and I had visited the Bearttooth cafe a couple years back and had a great experience, so we decided to try again. Unfortunately, our experience was quite the opposite from our first time. The restaurant was a little busy, but not overwhelmingly; we had about a ten minute wait. Once we were sat, we weren't greeted by our server Zack for an additional ten minutes, despite seeing other tables sat after us, greeted before us. My wife ordered the trout dinner, that was good; I ordered the bacon wrapped sirloin, and requested medium rare (cool red center) and it came out still raw. It wasn't even cooked rare, simply still raw. This is after waiting over half an hour for our food. A different server saw the distress and offered to have it recooked which I was fine with, but when it was returned, there was still a majority of raw meat inside. Both the hostess and the female server had genuine concern for our situation; however, Zack never came back to check on us at all. I had to go in to request a check. Overall, it was a terrible experience. Extremely long times to be greeted, extremely long time for food, and all the wait was for nothing. If I had eaten that, there was sure to be food poisoning. Zack was so inattentive, that he was either poorly trained or didn't care. The only two employees that made it slightly better were the two petite females, server and hostess. I actually tipped them in cash more than I tipped my actual server because I could tell they were trying to right his wrongs.

We didn't know what to expect, running across the street in the pouring rain to this adorable little cafe in Cooke City, on the edge of Yellowstone National. We'd driven most of the day to get there, spent nearly 2 hours across the street waiting for an order that took 30 min to place, and ended up walking out and hoping this little shop would be better luck for us. We wish we'd started here but next time we'll just go straight here now that we know better! It's very eclectic inside, with small tables and decorations everywhere that give you plenty to look at. We were given a window seat since the main rush of the day was over and we were able to warm up and watch all the bikers from the Beartooth Rally going up and down the street while we waited for our food. The hostess was super friendly and we ordered the special of the day: pulled pork, chips and dill pickle slices. The sandwiches came within 15 minutes and were hands-down the best pulled pork sandwiches we've ever had in a restaurant. The meat was tender and well-sauced, without any tough or dry chunks and with just the right amount of fatty bits for juicy flavourful hits as you're taking mouthfuls of deliciousness. Honestly it was an amazing sandwich. The chips were nice because they didn't overshadow the sandwich and added a comfort-food kind of feel to the meal. The pickles were delicious and I wish there'd been more. All in all, we should have started here and next time we're in Cooke City we're eating here just to see what the rest of their menu is like!

Yelp didn't rate the Beartooth Cafe very high, but I'd like you to consider a few important features: 1) the chef makes a delicious lasagna, 2) the dessert menu is worth saving some room for, 3) the prices are reasonable, and 4) the wait staff is attentive and friendly. Additionally, the atmosphere is "pure Cooke City" - both indoors and out on the patio. The menu is more varied than the more highly touted restaurants in town. Surely you'll find something to satisfy your cravings. Don't miss their cherry/cinnamon tart. Order it ala mode!

I stopped here again and I know better. Once again I ordered the 12 oz sirloin and was disappointed. It's a baseball cut sirloin that is the chewiest piece of meat known to mankind. The cooks know how to cook it but your jaws get really tired trying to eat dinner. To the owners..... please select another cut of meat, this one is killing your business.

GET THE MEATY STUFF Even after falling in love with the cuteness of the Bison in Lamar Valley, I had no qualms about ordering a Bison Burger here. I'm no expert--it tasted like a regular Beef Patty to me--but it was very tasty with good grilled smokiness. The Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Pickles came on the side so you had the options of adding that yourself (I did) and didn't think the Burger needed any more condiments. With the added crunch from the oily, generic Potato Chips it all tasted great already. And I fought the outside cold with a bowl of Chili stuffed with chunks of Ground Meat, Beans, and Spices. While it tasted great, there was something slightly 'off' about the taste preventing me from saying it was homemade. Meanwhile the Trout Dinner came with Steamed Mixed Veggies, Mashed Potatoes, Soup and definitely came with enough for leftovers. The Trout was breaded in Panko and also came with lots of bones (but I won't rate something low because of natural things like that). So beware! Overall the flavor was pretty bland made worse since Veggies and Mashed Potatoes don't have a lot of flavors on their own too. FURNISHINGS ALL AROUND Beartooth Café is decorated in the almost obligatory fashion in this part of world--lots of wood on the walls and tin, vintage items as décor. However they love their Beer. The huge store fridges shows off all the crafts - more than a hundred and lots of locals. Check out the bathroom decorated in Beer box labels.

After driving the Beartooth Highway, we stopped in Cooke City to grab a quick, light dinner before heading into Yellowstone. The place is rustic, and has a fun inviting atmosphere. We were impressed with the beer and wine choices, and decided to split the Nachos, they were good, but be advised the portion is huge, you could feed a family of four generously with the Nachos Supreme. I couldn't take my eye off the soup of the day, Ham and Pumpkin Spice, so decided to order a cup. I was pleasantly surprised, it was delicious. Perfectly seasoned, and hot. I love to order soup and have it served piping hot, not lukewarm. I am on the hunt now for the recipe to serve my family for a nice hot meal in the fall when pumpkin is in season. Give the Beartooth a try, the food was very good!

Really cute place with a great patio and good vibe. Things were a little disorganized, possibly because they had just opened recently for the summer season. Check-in was a mess. Once seated, service was very good and efficient. The food was disappointing. The chili on my burger was good but the burger patty was dry and way over cooked. The tortilla on my wife's veggie wrap was stale. No fries on the menu. Food comes with either tortilla or potato chips. Best thing we had was the oatmeal raisin cookie which we enjoyed later that day.

Went here several times while staying in Silver Gate. Every meal we had was good with no real complaints. Burgers, chili, fish, pastas, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary for the town, but it was good. The service was also friendly. OH, I almost forgot about the selection of 130+ beers. Definitely a plus if you are a drinker like me! Overall, very pleasant restaurant. Probably the best in town. Atmosphere: 7/10 Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10