Calico Restaurant

We loved our dinner at Calico. We tried their crispy eggplant, bean soup and watermelon salad. Everything was so delicious, we licked our plates clean. Service was great too. There is a play area right next to their outside seating for kids. And there is a big parking lot next to the restaurant. This is a perfect place to have a nice dinner at sunset.

I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese ($29) and decided to upgrade to homemade pasta (+$8). The atmosphere was perfect. Seriously so amazing like eating food on grandma's porch. The service was regimented, like no personality. The food was terrible. When my pasta was finally delivered, my rigatoni was actually pappardelle. This is the easiest shape to make fresh. It was also so overcooked that it cut like funeral potatoes. Pasta should have a "bite". Al dente. Idk. I just feel like I was willing to pay for good food, and all Calico delivered was edible food.

My husband and I have been coming to Calico each time we visit Jackson. We even got married last year in GTNP and held our reception in the bar area. The food is consistently delicious and reasonably priced for the area. Trust me: get the bruschetta.

What a great place! We had a large group and sat outside on the porch-- there's a lovely green space where the kids played after the meal. Perfect place to take a group!

We had a wonderful family dinner at Calico Restaurant. The white bean and spinach soup was perfectly seasoned and comforting, and the pepperoni pizza was crisp, flavorful, and a big hit with our teens. The atmosphere was inviting, and the staff made us feel right at home. A truly delightful dining experience — we look forward to returning soon.

Avoid the pizza. Go for the steak offerings which my companion said was very good. The pizza was uncooked pizza with what tasted like processed cheese slices. Tomatoes were like homegrown Roma cut up and tough, cheese (told was mozzarella- but more like slices of processed cheese), mushrooms looked like picked from the woods included the long stems, etc.. all this on an undercooked dough. This is definitely not a thin crust fresh Italian veggie pizza!

Came for dinner tonight, had a 5pm reservation. Doors for the bar were open at 430 and we had drinks to pass the time. The spicy margarita was good and our server was very sweet. We promptly moved to the dining area at 5 and got a seat on their porch area. The grassy area was great for children to play and families to enjoy. Overall the food was enjoyable, we had spaghetti and marinara / meatballs. We weren’t however crazy about the calico garden salad. I will say some of things we noticed was that there were a lot of bees around. Not really their fault but I’m highly allergic so that made for a more stressful dinner. The 3% “surcharge fee” for card use was also a little surprising, so be aware of that. Overall we enjoyed our evening, and it’s a sweet place to stop for dinner, especially if you have kids.

Great food, ruined by the worst first impression. Extremely disappointed. From the moment we walked in on Saturday the 6th, the host made us feel like we were a burden. There was no smile, no eye contact, no warmth—just a dismissive, put-out attitude as though we were inconveniencing him by being there. He was short with us and quickly turned his attention to other guests, making it clear we weren’t worth his time. I’ve worked in and managed high-end restaurants, trained servers, and now run a service-based business myself. I know how critical that first point of interaction is. A host sets the tone for the entire experience, and in this case the tone was cold and unwelcoming. For the level of pricing here, guests should expect more than just good food; they should feel respected, valued, and genuinely welcomed from the moment they walk in the door. The food was good, but that’s not what I’ll remember. What will stay with me is how unimportant and unwelcome we felt before we ever sat down. Too bad management can’t match the quality of the kitchen with equally professional and kind service at the front. At this level of dining, hospitality should feel effortless, not like pulling teeth. We won’t be back—and future guests should know that the food may be memorable, but the hospitality at the door leaves a lasting negative impression. If management doesn’t take that seriously, the restaurant’s reputation will eventually pay the price.

One of Jackson Hole's fun hot spots for good eats and good times! We have been several times for drinks, dinner, and private parties. Great spot to celebrate birthdays, holiday parties ect... The owner Julie and Anne the manager are charming and inviting. The cocktails are great, and the wine list is impressive. I ordered the D'Auvernier Swiss Pinot Noir which was amazing. That went quickly so I followed it up with the 1er Cru Morey St Denis which was a delight. We ordered some pizzas which are made deliciously and baked perfectly. Afterwards, I ordered the Short Rib entree and side of carrots (which are a must have when dining here). The short rib was a generous portion with roasted potatoes and asparagus. The dish was spot on - savory and tender as can be. The service team and bartenders are excellent and always fun to hang out with. Make sure you make Calico a regular spot to enjoy time with your friends and colleagues from work. Good times...cheers!

This was genuinely the most disappointing pizza I've ever had. The evening began with chaos as the hostess sat another table with our reservation and it took them 10 minutes to decide who was even serving us. Water was not refilled without flagging down server. I got a broccoli chicken pizza. Pretty simple option. The chicken was cooked so much it was crunchy in my mouth and as dry as sandpaper. The broccoli was discolored and most definitely microwaved from frozen and not freshly steamed. The pizza sauce has absolutely no flavor. It is not the same as their "famous" marinara. Even that was overly acidic. Took one last Hail Mary and asked for a side of ranch and it tasted like ranch and Cesar dressing. If you're in the mood for pizza, steer clear.

Loved this place. Huge portions - and sharing was not a problem. One of our party had been before and asked for something not currently on menu waiter responded, "of course we can do that no problem". great service - watermelon salad was a super 4 way share after hiking all day. Lasagna, bolognese, and chicken Alfredo all well prepared and delicious. Friendly and boisterous atmosphere. Felt like a local crowd rather than tourist.

Used to be the best because of the small town vibes and friendly people, but now you can't even be treated well if you've been a hundred times and are from here. RIP calico.

Our accommodation hosts in Wilson recommended this restaurant and we weren't disappointed. We were seated on the lively outdoor patio decorated with gorgeous hanging baskets. We ordered a casual dinner of pizza, beer and a rhubarb crisp for dessert. The waiter was friendly. The restaurant has a convenient dedicated parking lot.

Fantastic food and drinks. Chicken Parm was light and fresh (best I've ever had). Appetizer was great. Old Fashioned was perfect. Service was lovely. Thank you for a beautiful evening.

Best secret in the area, beautiful outside or inside dining, kids can romp on the green grass while waiting for dinner. Fantastic service, excellent food, away from the crowds! Variety of Italian food, the salad was huge, enough for 4, we shared, appetizers are amazing, two shared the halibut and were full after salad and appetizers too! Highly recommend.

We drove out of our way to go to Calico Tues night. We arrived at 8 pm and were told the kitchen was already closed. Website and Yelp listed closing at 9 pm. Hostess did apologize, saying they were slow - sooo. Disappointing experience.

A great place to hold an event. We recently held a welcome dinner for 50 at Calico. The food was plentiful and delicious, the atmosphere was perfect because we utilized the grounds and the outdoor porch. However, it was the owner and staff that really impressed us. They are so helpful and great!

There are many good items on the menu but for me the Lasagna is two thumbs down. They drown it in so much acidic marinara sauce that you can't taste anything else. The cheese, pasta and sausage are merely textures that you cant taste. My dates salad was great and I look forward to trying other menu items though.

Italian the lasagna was excellent so was the salad, but the chicken Parmesan w, not so good flavourless, overpowering ,loaded up tomato sauce, but the service was excellent.

Great Italian food, service and ambiance! We had a couple of the apps, which included burrata, garlic bread and a desert salad. The cocktails are delicious and rounded the meal out with chicken parmesan. There is a lot of great dining in Jackson, but close to Teton village and reasonably priced! They also frequently have wild life in the yard!

Four and a half stars. The only negative is the loudness, but that's the chosen atmosphere. It's not a shortcoming, just be aware it is hopping'. Food was good. Waitstaff was solid but there are no enough of them. Not a huge deal. Just don't be in a rush.

The hostess was lazy and rude. The waiter was nice and the food was good. It is hard to believe they hired such a horrible hostess. First impression lead to a bad meal.

The food was sub par and considering a few years ago we ate here it was amazing the quality has gone down hill on top of that the waiter chased us down to the parking lot to ask for a bigger tip on top of a generous tip we already left. Vary rude will not be back.

Service was fine, ambience fine, food was average. My almost $40 steak was to tough to eat, spaghetti was average. Everything just average, especially for the price.

Soup, salad, and pizza. Can't go wrong, right? Wrong. Soup was cold. The salad was the best part, but definitely overpriced. Pizza was so undercooked, it basically was soup... The service was really lacking. Eager to refill alcohol, neglected empty glasses, didn't ask about the food. Just made us feel like a burden, and unwelcome. I don't see myself returning.

Excellent service in a very lovely restaurant. Delicious food. Wood fired pizza was good, but I wish the dough/crust had been a little thicker. Excellent quality on the meat toppings. Recommend!

Stayed at the Fireside Resort down the block and did an online take out. Being out in Wilson, most of the restaurants in downtown Jackson doesn't deliver out here through Ubereats. Since Calico was close we decided to check them out. Not disappointed. Ordered the chicken Parmesan pasta and spinach apple salad. Taste was on par. Pasta lacked noodles but instead got a HUGE crusted chicken on top. Chicken was very thick and hard to cut through, my plastic fork broke it half trying to cut it. Salad was good and they even threw in 2 complimentary chocolate chip cookies. They have an extensive Italian menu and wouldn't hesitate to try them again. Would try their wood fire pizzas.

We went two nights in a row! We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get a seat at the bar with no wait. If you make a reservation, they have a really cute patio/porch area. Service was great! 1st night we got the bruschetta, a pepperoni pizza, chicken parm, and salmon. Everything was wonderful. Best tasting food we had for a reasonable price so far in Jackson Hole area!! 2nd night we got the burrata, pepperoni & mushroom pizza, bar chicken and MORE bruschetta. The bar chicken comes with a house salad - tons of food for $15ish dollars. The burrata was really good. I was a little disappointed with the bruschetta the second time, the bread was over toasted and pretty crunchy, didn't eat the whole thing like I did the first night :( I would definitely go back here!

Walked in. Rude hostess, walked out. When we first arrived, there were a few people waiting at the hostess stand. The hostess on the left area setting up pizza boxes and didn't say a word for about five or six minutes. She finally walked over and didn't seem interested in helping anyone.

Calico is one of my favorite parts about going to Jackson Hole. It's family friendly, elegant yet casual, and absolutely delicious. All the food is so fresh, one would think that they have a garden out back (which they actually might...) Some standout apps on the menu are the burrata (preparation changes and it's not always on the menu) and the deconstructed bruschetta. It's a sight to behold. Hands down my favorite entree is the eggplant parmesan. It's a classic refined and much lighter than what you'd get at a standard Italian joint. Not to mention, the stack is beautiful. Cocktails are also bright and flavorful - worth trying! Note that reservations are somewhat difficult to get so book out with plenty of time before your trip.

Nice place to sit outside for dinner. Food was average. There were four of us for dinner and we each ordered different things. None were memorable in a positive way. Ordered garlic bread and was not very good. Pizza looked good, but did not try. Service was also very slow. $250 later.... would not return. Would say that there are def better options in Jackson Hole.

No pictures because we were so hungry, and it was so delicious! My husband I shared a cup of the white bean and spinach soup as a small appetizer. It was SO tasty even though it had simple ingredients. I had the caprese salad (heirloom cherry tomatoes) with chicken and a side of buttery noodles as my main course, while my husband had the chicken parmigiana.. all of the food was fresh and beautifully presented. Our server was Tommy, and although he had numerous tables, he was friendly and attentive. The actual restaurant has a beautiful flower garden and a grassy field where families can play and have drinks until table was ready. I do have pictures of this!

Can't speak for the food because I didn't end up with any, but the service was non-existent. Came in starving from a long day of touring the park and was on a tight schedule because I had to get back to my AirBnB in Cody that night. (Yeah, it was a looooonng day.) The place was packed so I was seated at the bar by the hostess, which was fine with me. Sat there for 20+ minutes without the bartender or any other employee even acknowledging my presence, all the while chatting up the regulars. I know I was sweaty and ragged because I had been hiking around the park all day in the hot sun so maybe it was intentional because I didn't look like the regular SoCal Jet Set transplant crowd? (Who comes to Yellowstone and Grand Teton to spend time in nature anyway? Crazy, right?) Don't know. Anyway, me and my money ended up with my buddy Dave Thomas at Wendy's because they weren't crowded, have computers that take your order, and I knew I wouldn't be ignored there. Overall moral of the story though? At the end of the day, pretty much any place you go in Jackson Hole is going to be overpriced, crowded, with mediocre food and customer service. You're not paying for the food or the service, you're paying for the views. Might as well eat at Wendy's and save yourself a little money and a lot of headache. If you want a good meal, save your time and money for the Proud Cut in Cody. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

I had the grilled halibut tonight and it was the best halibut I've ever had, and I live in Los Angeles where our fish is top notch! The hanging flowers are beautiful and it was a lovely evening outside.

Yum!! Fun little Italian joint in Wilson. Pizza, cocktails, fish specials, chicken parm. All of it, delicious! Make reservations as the weekends fill up fast. Takeout is another option and even then the service and quality is great.

I typically do not leave reviews, but felt it necessary after our visit to Calico-especially given some of the reviews I read beforehand. I married into a family with Italian roots, and that's who I dined at Calico with. Expectations were high, and they were exceeded. We tried the Caesar salad, heirloom caprese, several pizzas, as well as the lasagna and bolognese. It was all fantastic. If I had to leave a suggestion, it would be that the Cesar dressing could use a little more 'bite'- but that's just a personal preference. Our host and our server were both very polite and a pleasure to interact with. Service was prompt and our glasses were kept full. I was a little hesitant to make reservations at Calico after reading some of the other reviews, but after my experience I would strongly recommend Calico to anyone.

The best oven pizza I have ever had. If you get one, pour oil and vinegar on it as provided on the table.

Delicious food we had twice after the COVID-19 reopening in May. We came the day they re-opened and the food was absolutely delicious. A couple days later (during the Memorial Day weekend) we came and had our appetizer and main course (again, absolutely delicious). Suddenly, as we were discussing the delicious dessert we were going to cap our meal with, customers (without any masks) were seated on the booths exactly adjacent to ours, even though the rest of the restaurant sat empty!!! Needless to say, we asked to be moved away and skipped desert and got out of there as soon as we could! We talked to the manager and she graciously explained that they had to close an entire section because they're only allowed 1/3 of capacity, however instead of spreading out the people throughout the restaurant, they closed a section of the restaurant and now they're cramming everyone on one section! To me that's a misunderstanding of social distancing and makes this place a hot spot for Covid-19 contagion! Especially, with all the out-of-town people on a holiday weekend

My first visit to Calico was in 1975 and the place is still turning out righteous pizzas and entrees 40+ yrs later. The pizzas are generously sized and the cheese and toppings are perfect. Their salads shine with fresh organic locally grown greens and veggies. 6-8 draft beers and more in bottles, decent wine list and full bar. Highlight: summer nights on the big wrap around deck with kids of all ages playing on the lawn. Frisbees and balls and crawling in the grass. Calico is big so it easily has 75 guests going at once. There can be a wait but rarely a long one.

Food was amazing! Went with a large party. Caught the staff off guard and in a bad day. They were short staffed because the pass was closed due to weather. They were still warm and welcome and figured out a way to seat our party of 16. We had all of the salads (except the wedge), bruschetta, Mac and cheese, pizza, chicken parm, short rib, crispy eggplant, the tuna, the salmon, and more... Every single dish was to die for. Bravo! I will definitely go back next time I'm in town. I usually don't write reviews but decided to because this place went above and beyond to accommodate my group.

Poor customer service. Granted they were busy. We had tried getting through to them to make reservations and it wasn't a well set up system. When we arrived the hostess was going to add us to a wait list, but then the manager, possibly owner walked up & wasn't interested in accommodating potential patrons. Looks like a fun place, just not sure if his behavior was an isolated issue or normal for this establishment. We then went into Jackson to "Thai Me Up", we still waited for 45 min...the difference was they were very customer oriented. At "Thai Me Up" they welcomed us to enjoy a drink from the bar while we waited. To me that's a normal response to customers. It's possible Calico is printing money & didn't need ours. If that's the case we are happy for them. We typically won't give places with poor customer service a second chance.

The hype on some of the restaurants here is beyond crazy. The labor shortage must really be hitting The Jackson area as services levels here in general are at all time lows. Very nice looking and clean restaurant. When seated sat for 15 minutes without a glass of water or an acknowledgement . Also menu on Yelp was not accurate. You must keep these current. Server said Lamb chops haven't been on menu for months. When she finally came to our table we ordered drinks and she suggested we also order app's. 15 Minutes later our app's came and in another 5 our drinks. Food was just ok.

We ordered pizza for pick up and when we got there it was just sitting on the hostess table. We got it in the car and it was completely cold and soggy. We called into the restaurant and were told to feel free to cook it ourselves because they have no way to keep their food warm. No apology and no offer for a refund or replacement.

I was just okay with my experience here. It's Italian and being from Chicago, I'm used to a higher standard. Most everyone in our party was satisfied. I had the chicken fettuccine in a marsala sauce. The chicken was just okay and I didn't really notice any sauce on the fettuccine. One person in our group had the pork tenderloin and looked it. We ordered pizza to go on a different evening. It was also just okay.

Atmosphere was amazing. Flowers were stunning hanging outside from porch. Kids were able to run around and play in yard while being able to watch them from table. Service was great! Food was very good with lots of flavor! ( eggplant and chicken parmigiana- our two favorites on menu )

The service was spot on, we took a meal to go and it was not as good as I hoped it would be. Ambience was good and Calico has a great Rep, so maybe I caught the meal on a bad day, unfortunately it was the only day to try the restaurant out.

We came here on a recommendation, but arrived a bit before the main dining room opened, so we went to the bar area & stayed for dinner! Warm,friendly service with Kendall & a bar menu that we couldn't resist! You must try the Brushetta appetizer, different but delicious, with plenty of crispy bread! We ordered the Steak Sandwich, Meatball Sub & the Chicken Legs & thighs - all came with generous salads & were outstanding! - the chicken dish was the absolute best! A bowl of crispy lemon chicken with a light sauce! It looked like a great local hangout & when we come back, Calicos will be our first stop!

Interesting experience. We've been eating at Calico every summer for years now. We love the outdoor seating and all of the games that they have for kids to play with. The food is great. It's easy to see why they've been around for so long. My absolute favorite is the ski bum pizza. There's just nothing quite like it. Drive over to Wilson and give it a try. Five stars for the food. Unfortunately the service doesn't quite match. This year a huge lightning storm came in just after we placed our order. It ended up throwing things into chaos due to a power outage. We certainly can't blame them for the power outage, but there was a real lack of communication. It took over two hours after we had been seated to get our food and to pay. After all was said and done, I feel like they should've comped our soups or something to make the experience a little better. We'll be back again for the food, but we're hoping for a little better experience. Four stars for the great food and great memories.

First time visiting. Picked this place due to the rating here on Yelp. We had a very nice dinner. Oliver was our server. He did an excellent job. Very friendly and took great care of us. Our food was very fresh and tasty. We order 3 pizza. Crust was light and crispy. Topping had great flavor. Shared the watermelon salad. Delicious! Highly recommend! Out door seating is very nice.

A local longtime customer of Calico. Think we will give it a break as it does not offer the quality meal/value it use to. Tried the Bar Chick once again and even though we were warned there would be no thighs, only legs in advance due to a shortage we decided to go ahead anyway. Pretty skimpy meal for the price and the legs were way over cooked barely saved by adding lots of barbecue sauce. The last pizza we had was also only fair compared to their pizza from the past. Hope they step it back up because this use to be a good place to go, has fun atmosphere and good location and parking. Friendly staff helped with otherwise a downer experience.

I absolutely loved our meal here. The restaurant itself is beautiful and a awesome setting to eat in. The large porch with hanging rose baskets and lights is like a movie set. Everything we ordered was great! We had an order of garlic bread, heirloom tomato caprese, lasagne, eggplant Parmesan, and rigatoni bolognese. We finished with chocolate cake and some limoncello. I recommend the heirloom tomato caprese if that is your thing. The balsamic reduction was perfect and the tomatoes were sweet. The eggplant Parmesan does not come with a side of pasta. You can order a side if you would like, but it held it's own just find and doesn't need a pasta side. The lasagne was meaty and fresh from the oven. I didn't get a chance to taste the rigatoni, but I'm told it was also great. I'm not a chocolate person, but it looked like a good cake and that person, thoroughly enjoyed it. The limoncello was to die for and I'd go back to as the sorbet next time!

Excellent food, drinks, and service!! Pizza is delicious and staff is friendly and accommodates. Atmosphere is great!

We were staying close by and every time we drove by this place, it was packed! We went here on a Sunday night and were immediately seated. My family of 5 enjoyed our experience. The sever recommended wine was excellent but over priced, and our group got a mix of pastas and meats. We all really enjoyed the food and had no complaints. I would consider revisiting here again, it was more of a family, intimate vibe that we enjoyed and they had both inside and outside seating. We had to sit inside because there was a long wait for the outside seating but the inside was pretty empty so were comfortable being there despite covid.

I will never go back. Waiter added $10 to my bill when I left a $10 tip. AMEX is investigating for fraud currently.

Very poorly managed restaurant. The manager, who I assumed was new to the food service industry has actually been working here for 10 years. No way she's been managing this or any restaurant that long. Sad to see such a great restaurant go down hill as it was a staple for many many years prior to the current management. We will never be back.

I don't usually use this card but: having grown up going to Calico - playing Pac-Man in the entranceway and running around in the yard- To what it is now: Such a let down every time. I decided to avoid the old favorite Tom's Bomber because there were no toppings on it last time, tried The Godfather- really really not good. No toppings- what was there wasn't good. Consistently every time I go it isn't good anymore. It's just nostalgia that brings me back. Does anyone care anymore?

Great appetizers! Great food! Atmosphere was great and they had the most beautiful hanging plants all over!