Madison Crossing Lounge

My son and I are traveling cross-country from coast to coast, and along our route to Yellowstone we discovered this absolute gem of a restaurant. The Bison filet and short ribs were phenomenal—tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared as medium rare - the way a bison meat should be carefully cooked and seared. For starters, the trout cakes were outstanding, paired with a fresh house salad. We finished with a scoop of huckleberry ice cream that was the perfect sweet ending. From beginning to end, it felt like a thoughtfully crafted four-course dining experience. A true highlight of our journey.

We were recommended this place on our road trip through western USA, and definitely glad we stopped by! The food was excellent, and so was the service. The flat iron was cooked perfectly- both the meat and Gouda gratin were flavourful and delicious. However, the portion of bison ribs, while delicious, was a bit mean with only a singular rib. The pudding (blueberry bread pudding) was fantastic so definitely leave room at the end. They don’t take reservations - which is a personal downside- so a wait for the table is inevitable, but otherwise a very enjoyable evening!

This lounge was so nice, we went twice! We got there right at 5pm when they opened, and we're glad we did — they fill up fast! The service was excellent. Justin was very attentive and helpful. We ordered amazing Bison Burgers, nachos, and steak. The burger was incredible — one of the best I've ever had. We also got drinks and enjoyed recapping our day in Yellowstone National Park. Overall, this was one of our top 3 favorite restaurants in our Teton/Yellowstone/Glacier 9-Day Tour!

This was one of the best meals we had on our trip to 7 national parks. West Yellowstone doesn't offer much more than burgers and fries until we found Madison Crossing Restaurant. I had the best shrimp and grits in the West. I felt like I was back in Savannah, enjoying a taste of the South. I highly recommend this Restaurant.

Came here for dinner after spending the day in Western Yellowstone. It's right outside the Yellowstone gate, so was very busy around dinner time. Was quoted a 45 minute, but was closer to 30 and was able to view the queue on our phone. Ordered the Trout, Halibut, Stuffed Prawns, and Pasta Special along with some drinks. Waiter recommended the Halibut instead of the local Trout and he was absolutely correct. Overall, good and service was very good.

We arrived at 4:55 p.m. and there were already 3–4 groups ahead of us. We were seated right away when the restaurant opened at 5:00 pm. The place fills up quickly, and people started to line up waiting around 5:30 pm on a Tuesday night. Eager to try some local game, we ordered the elk steak and bison tenderloin. The elk steak was especially juicy, complemented by a flavorful mushroom wine sauce and pepper. The bison tenderloin had a coarser texture compared to beef and a more pronounced gamey flavor, especially in contrast to the elk. The accompanying vegetables were surprisingly delicious, fresh and crisp. We highly recommend everything we ordered. The chef clearly knows their craft and pays close attention to the details.

The appetizer was only okay, it definitely needed more toppings. The bison tenderloin was good and the asparagus and mashed potatoes were solid sides. The drinks were tasty. I’d come back.

We were on the road for just over two weeks visiting the national parks, and this was by far the best dinner we had the whole time. I can’t recommend this place enough. Our meat was cooked perfectly, and the bread pudding was great. Our waiter, Justin, deserves to be mentioned by name, because he was the nicest person we met on our trip. I’ll be dreaming of coming back someday!