The Trapper Grill

My family and I were coming from Yellowstone National Park. We came up to this restaurant grill before we camped at the campground. Reservations must be made on website to acquire a camping spot. No reservations for the restaurant grill. I liked how the restaurant sits with a nice view of the lake and mountain. Great scenery to enjoy the food. I ordered the Teton cheesesteak, it was soft and enjoyed every single bite with an empty plate in return. Wow oh wow, the sandwich was good. Good item to try if you are stopping by!!

Stopped here for breakfast before exploring Grand Teton National Park. Beautiful location located on the shore of Jackson Lake. The breakfast meal was delicious, served hot and in a timely manner by very friendly staff members. The prices for their entrees were more than reasonable, especially near the park. There is plenty of free parking as well as gift shop, coffee shop and gas station nearby.

The could be the best restaurant I've ever eaten in. Their special soup is magnificent, their main courses are very tasty and the dessert was excellent. The service was superb, I asked to get the main course after the soup and literally 10 seconds after I finished the soup they brought out the main dish. In addition, it's located right off the Jackson lake with mountain views AND there are absolutely incredible images of wildlife from the park. On top of all that, keep in mind the location is extremely remote so having this type dinner here after a day of hiking shouldn't be taken for granted. Went in late September, thanks for such an amazing experience!!

My lunch (small beef and bean taco salad) was good. Dining companions also had a good experience. We had a short wait for lunch, which was ok for us at the time. Friendly servers. The most stunning thing about the place was the view. Cannot be beat!

The lighting at this restaurant is SO BRIGHT that when the server asks you want to order it feels like an interrogation. It also feels like an operating room. it erases any opportunity for ambiance. Food is GENEROUS. If you’re over 50, split everything. Felt bad throwing out so much. I think the children who work here are summer people. They’re not the sharpest tools in the shed but they are good at looking at you like you’re speaking another language. Oddly I gave it one star for ambience. Had I arrived during the day, and as I am sitting in this exact same table in the morning, I would have given it four stars. But first impressions are everything. Also, everything is hideously expensive.. because you’re trapped.

What a gorgeous view! I didn't mind waiting for my food because Jackson Lake and the Tetons were right there. I got game chili, rainbow trout, and creme brule. The chili was fine but not noticeably different from beef chili. The trout was excellent, with crispy skin and good butter and herbs on top. The huckleberry creme brule was great, very sweet, with a satisfying crisp top. It's a bit on the expensive side, but it's a great place overall.

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing views. had the nachos with 4 of us and it was very good, also drinks and desserts and a half order of fish n chips. waitress was very good and attentive. best eating out experience of our whole vacation!!

Food was spot on! View was amazing. Service was exceptional. Can definitely tell this place is seasonal, almost like a summer camp vibe. Needs some updating/ deep cleaning.

We had the trout tacos and local brews and could not have been happier! The view is awesome. It was a busy place but worth the wait.

I recently dined at the Trapper Grill at The Signal Lodge. I was out for a hike in the park and my family was kinda hungry so we decided to stop for a quick bite. I enjoyed the dining experience but honestly it was just ok but it was good for what it was (being a restaurant run by Aramark inside a national park (the day before the summer season ends). The service was just ok which again I understand why but the waitress was friendly. The inside of the restaurant felt more like a cafeteria than a lodge. And me the food was nothing to write home about. I had high hopes for the huckleberry short rib. I thought it was good, but I don't think cooking the short rib in barbecue sauce was a good idea as I couldn't taste the sauce and the short rib, haven't had no distinct flavor. Perhaps using the sauce as a finish would better compliment, the flavor of the meat. I thought the ranchers pie (basically a shepherds pie) was much better. the mashed potatoes were delicious and the beef was tender but to me it was more like a pot roast more. Would I eat here again? Sure... If I had to. Do I think it's amazing? No. Overall it's ok. Just ok. I've had better food in National Parks before.

Good food. Decent customer service and a great local spot to just stop in. Very cute Decor on the inside. Tons of open parking

While staying at the signal mountain lodge, the trapper grill and deadman's bar was a really convenient dinner choice! As a part of 2 getting early dinner each night, we never had to wait for seats. A few times we even got seats on the outside balcony area which was so lovely! Over the course of a few nights I had wine and beer and ciders, all delicious. And I tried many food options- the veggie burger, Caesar with trout (the larger size is huge!), and the grilled cheese with huckleberry - nice for lunch. We also went for a breakfast a few times - I loved the breakfast burrito and appreciated the vegetarian option! All the employees were very nice.

My hopes weren't super high even with the good reviews, but I was happy to be surprised by this one. We came for breakfast and it was so, so good. Friendly, genuinely welcoming servers. Great menu selection, even as a vegetarian. Food came out quickly and was SO good. I don't often take pictures of my food but in this case I wish I had - my veggie skillet came out in an actual little skillet and the eggs were so fluffy and bright. Generous but not overwhelming portions. Really good coffee! Beautiful view of the lake. Bonus points for being very comfy for our kiddo. She generally does well at restaurants anyway but we had a particularly nice meal here. Best breakfast we've had in a while - I only wish we could've made it more than once!

We had the Trout Taco's. WOW! A full length of trout spread over 3 tacos! Loved it and highly recommend! I miss the bean burger they used to have on the menu.

The menu here is way better than at other national park restaurant offerings, but the place is really dirty and the staff not as friendly or efficient as everywhere else we stopped between Yellowstone and Jackson. It's a shame, because the views are stunning, and the menu *sounds* really good. We were disappointed by the wait times for food (even mid-afternoon outside typical mealtimes), and when the food arrived it wasn't hot enough. Take the portion sizes seriously - the half-portion of nachos was enough for 6 people to share as an appetizer, or 3 people as an entree. The fish and chips half-portion was more reasonably sized, but still too much for one person. The coleslaw was off-putting in color and flavor. I suspect the salads might be the best thing on the menu. The biggest problem was the filthy food-strewn floor and unwiped tables. Maybe worth putting up with for the view? I'm not sure.

I'm only giving them an 1 star because the service was horrible. The waitress and bartender were extremely rude, and acting so angry in general. We understand that they were busy, but I don't see the reason to act like that with the clients. The chili soup was delicious. But I didn't want to order another one to go due their attitude. We just wanted to leave.

Could I be happy eating in a restaurant just to see the view? Yes, but I also get hungry too, so if the food is pretty decent and not a total dive then I'm a happy camper. We stayed at Signal Mountain Lodge for a few nights and knew local restaurants were few and far between. There are options that require reservations at the more upscale lodges but I just wanted simple American family style food and that's what we got! This is September which is close to the end of the busy summer season. Local help and staff probably start to dwindle but we were fortunate to have very nice and helpful staff each time we came for a meal at Trappers Grill. There were ample choices and the breakfasts were hot and filling. Dinners were a small variety of different choices and we ate well. They have one of the greatest views of Jackson Lake and the Grand Tetons from their dining room. The viewing windows go up to the ceiling and there is outdoor seating too during warmer weather. You can see down to the shoreline and the dock and Marina office. I often tried their daily soup and was not disappointed. Afraid I did not take as much pictures of the food as I was blown away by the view more! If you are looking for fine dining this is not the place. If you are fine with something hot and filling you would be pleasantly surprised. They also have a local bar ( Deadman's Bar) close to the restaurant and it was pretty hopping on a couple of nights we were there. If you prefer to take out, they provide that service too. Decor is all warm woods and decorative light fixtures that were pretty whimsical and suited for the environment of wildlife in the area.

After a VERY long day of driving, my friends and I were more than ready to down some delicious food. Since we were camping at Signal Mountain Campground, we decided that this restaurant would be a great place to eat at. First off...the views from this place are AMAZING! My photos don't do it justice. Second, the food is also really good. I got their veggie burger, and it was exactly what I needed after our long day on the road. I also ordered a local cider (I forget the name of it) and it was DELICIOUS! Our waitress recommended it, and she clearly had great taste! She was also awesome, super friendly, attentive, and chatty. We appreciated her kindness and humor. We didn't go to it, but the restaurant also has a bar attached to it...and I think it could absolutely be the place to BE on a good night. If we had more time in the campground, it would have been fun to stop in and hang out with other campers. Next time...

The service was great they were very efficient and always there, we never had a wait. The place was beautiful they have a couple sections with a veiw and some without. If you are looking for a table with a view you will have to come in early and potentially wait a little longer for a table but its a beautiful spot. The food however fell short of expectations a bit the fries were very tasty but a little oily. The quesadillas was good the cheese didnt feel fully melted throughout and I felt that the chicken could use some more seasoning. In the park I would come here again as it has a lot of options.

Do not like the server. I believe she was being racist to Asian. We came in for breakfast to asked to be seated near the window. The server told us, sorry we cannot accommodate with you for the window seat because your party is too big. Well, in that case, we like to have separate tables, after all, our group consist of 4 different families and we had 11 people. The server gave us the ultimatum, is either you take the group table or get out. Then she got the nerves to say, we can "to go" for you so you can have a picnic outside. At the end of the day, we are still customer. We only came to this establishment so we can enjoy the view and have breakfast. She kept talking so fast and thinking we can't understand English. I told her, you need to talk slower and we understand English, then she stormed out and called the manager. This is regarding to a woman that dyed her hair red.

We had such a great time at this cute little restaurant. Amazing service and views. Abby is phenomenal with service. Great attitude and spirit about her. Also she's a wealthy of local knowledge which is perfect for us tourist. The food was also great. 4 of us and we all enjoyed our food. Will definitely recommend to friends.

The view is 5 out of 5. The location is 5out of 5. The food is 1.5 out of 5 Server was attentive. 3 out of 5. Food: 1 out of 5. Campfire Trout and Trout Tacos had the taste you get when a fish has been frozen since time immemorial. We all could immediately taste that. It was especially disappointing because of the restaurant's location next to the various lakes and rivers which are themselves home to hundreds of thousands of fresh Trout they could be using. But instead it is frozen and brought in from out of state. The lakefront view teases you with how the Trout could have tasted had they sourced it locally. We also ordered the 'Garlic Parmesan Fries' but without parmesan. We were served a plate of fries with shiny and glossy liquid poured over them. I've ordered many garlic fries in different places but never seen "liquid garlic" with herbs and oil/vinegar mixed in it. Upon tasting, we realized that it tasted suspiciously like salad dressing. In the photo you can see oily liquid covering the fries with herbs mixed in it. Who does that?!!! Maybe this is an Avant Guarde cooking style from another galaxy. Here on planet earth, we don't willy nilly use something like a salad dressing because one of it's many ingredients happens to be garlic. Maybe if a customer asks for eggs with their sausage, just pour some cake batter over their sausage. Hell, why no? There are eggs in the batter too. Let's go back to the Campfire Trout. This pour Idaho Trout after spending many months in a freezer, finally got out of jail. As a gesture of appreciation, our talented chef thought to use a bed of arugula to place this trout on. But someone must have sat on the delivered arugula box before it was placed on our plate. They looked bruised, abused, lacerated and shriveled. But then again, this dish was "only" $36. So, you know, let's not expect too much. The IPA beer was good. But it came from a local brewer, not from this restaurant.

We were staying at Signal Mountain Lodge, so we conveniently ate dinner at Trapper Grill on the property as there isn't much else around. We had a nice table by the window with views of the mountains and Jackson Lake. The portions were quite generous, especially the Huckleberry Crisp with ice-cream! I enjoyed Idaho trout and my husband ordered a Bison Stew which I think he found a little monotonous. The waitress was quite chirpy.

After a hike at Taggart Lake, Nate and I decided to check out the Signal Mountain Lodge for lunch at the recommendation from a local friend. We had a short wait for a table, but the view of the lake was worth it. We decided to split the half order of nachos and a cup of chili. This was way more than enough food - the menu says the half order of nachos feeds two, but it could definitely feed four. Luckily we were pretty hungry after our hike, so we ended up polishing off most of the plate. Our server was impressed! The nachos were pretty tasty, but there were quite a few naked chips towards the bottom. I like that you can order them with beef, chicken, black beans, or any combination of the above. We got all three. The nachos came out with two generous sized bowls of salsa and sour cream, and you can also get guacamole for an extra charge. The highlight for me was the chili - it was so delicious! I honestly wished the nachos came with the chili on them, it was that good. The cornbread muffin that came with the chili was crumbly and moist. I'd probably come here again if we're ever back in GTNP.

We really enjoyed stopping here while in the Tetons. Of all the restaurants in the villages, this was our favorite. The food and drinks were good, the portions and pricing were great!! The view is the BEST! We'd have stopped in multiple times had we not found it on our last night!

Open late which was great since we were driving late on our way back from Yellowstone. Quick and friendly service. Huge servings. Cozy atmosphere. Great beer selection. Large menu with many options for different dietary restrictions. The blackberry pie is a must have! The best fruit pie I ever had!

I truly believe in promoting businesses and not submitting bad reviews and under the circumstances I was on the verge of giving giving my second ever low ratings review do to how my family was treated by the host and negligence of the manager on shift that could not approach us to handle the situation. But ..... Making a long story short and sweet. Trapper grill - Ours server Corey provided us excellent service where she Stepped up and acted on behalf of the manager where we will be returning to try this place again. Deadman's bar Kendyl provided excellent service as well and was very knowledgeable of the various local whiskey distilleries Catamount straight bourbon whiskey Coulter's run bourbon whiskey Wyoming small batch bourbon whiskey Because of Corey's & Kendyl's professionalism and exceptional service I gave this a 5 star Just wanted to acknowledge her and say that when we return next time hopefully I can provide a better review of the food and provide pictures.

What an amazing find!!!! After leaving Yellowstone via the south entrance we found this incredible place! The VIEWS! The mountains and the lake look beyond gorgeous from here. Our waitress Abby took EXCELLENT care of us and made sure our dining experience was the best! Between her food and drink recommendations we had a phenomenal dinner experience!

Great service, great view & good food. On a nice day in late August, Trapper Grill was a perfect place with chill vibes to relax, unwind & eat some pretty good food. We got here around lunch time and it was a bit busy. Because we wanted to eat outdoors, it required a bit of wait time (20-30 mins). We got those buzz device if it was our turn so we got to roam around a bit (there is a gift shop right next to the restaurant). Service is amazing (staff is friendly and checks in with you). Food is pretty good but there aspects of it that were not as good as I'd hope but the beautiful view outside makes up for it! From the half order of fish & chips (2 instead of 4 pieces of fish), I'd say this was a pretty good deal. The normal count is 4 pieces of fish but I thought that was excessive. I definitely think the half order is enough especially with that extra side of salad. The fries were a little stale but overall, the other aspects was pretty good. Because of the service, view & for the most part pretty good food, I'd recommend this place!

It was nice to have a restaurant close to Signal Mnt boat rentals; however, the way they sat our party was very strange. We were split into 3 groups (we were happy to sit at separate tables since we were a larger group), but we had to wait 10 mins b/t each group being seated. We were there at 11am. I'm sure there was a reason for this, even though we were the only people seated in the deck area, but I'm the kind of person that appreciates and values having an understanding of why things "are." The food was average at best...but the portions were huge! Salads were underwhelming but huge. Mountain of nachos for 2 was passed around b/t our 3 tables and there was still half left. Service was fine. No complaints there. But I'd pass on the Lodge restaurants in the park and head to Dornans (the little city inside the park).

Had a nice lunch with great service at the Trapper Grill in late May. We were able to walk in after about a 15-20 minute wait, which isn't a big deal at all given the other things to do around the place. All the meals were good, and dessert was stellar. But the view of the lake is probably the best part. I'd definitely stop by again if hungry and in the area. Note... yeah, it's expensive. But you're kind of a captive audience here and it's vacation pricing, which I would expect. Can easily add up though.

I had high hopes that this place would work out given the mostly positive reviews. Alas, the short rib we ordered was dry and tough. The asparagus was overcooked. The dessert of huckleberry crème brûlée was very good however. The waitress was kind enough to give us a discount on the check after we told her about the short rib. The restaurant has a nice view of the Teton Mountains and outdoor seating is available. It is part of Signal Mountain Lodge which is operated by Aramark and is located in the Grand Tetons National Park.

We stoped here for a late lunch (around 2pm) as we were exploring the Tetons. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was! Normally at the national park restaurant they are over priced and not very good. This placed was priced right and food was delicious! We had to wait 20 min for a table but it was worth it. We sat outside with a magnificent view of the Tetons! I had the grilled cheese with the huckleberry sauce and added bacon! My husband got the Grizz - shaved steak sandwich. Our kids chicken fingers and cheeseburgers. Everyone loved their food!! Chad was our server and he was super personable and great! Would recommend this place!

My son and I are on vacation in the Tetons, and we have eaten at the Pioneer Grill and the blue Heron in Jackson Lake Lodge, as well as the Trapper Grill at Signal Mountain. Of these three, the Trapper Grill has been our favorite place to eat. We have had two lunches and one dinner there. For lunch, we loved the chili with corn muffin as well as the trout tacos, which were absolutely delicious and reasonably priced at $24 for three tacos. For dinner last night we both had the chili again. I tried the maple old-fashioned, and it was absolutely delicious and very generous as well as being the least expensive cocktail I've had on this vacation. I think it was $15. I strongly recommend this restaurant for food quality, service, ambience, gorgeous view, and price, which, although it might be high, is more reasonable than the other places we have been.

Came here on my first night staying in Grand Teton. Its a sit down restaurant, but we ended up getting things to go. There are very limited options in this area, but im glad this place was halfway decent. After ordering, it took around 15 minutes to get our food. We went with the burger, chicken burger, and the soup, which was ham and beans. The burger itself was juicy and it came with tomatoes and lettuce. We got a side of fruit with it which was fairly sad. Small cup with very little fruit. The chicken burger was good because it tasted like actual chicken as opposed to a processed patty. It also came with tomatoes and lettuce. There was a decent amount of fries that it came with as well. The ham and beans soup was exactly as you would expect. The price for both was around $30. The soup came for free since they already processed our order, so that was a nice touch. Out of the 4 places I ate at during my trip, this one was one of the better options.

We were staying at Signal Lodge and didn't want to drive around and decided to just try the Trapper Grill and I'm so glad we did. The service was super friendly and the food was great. My husband had the best cheesesteak sandwich of his life! I had the fish tacos and chili and it was delicious. That was 3 weeks ago and we're still thinking about how good our meal was.

The service was pleasant, and the view was very nice. I even had a fun drink from the bar (huckleberry margarita). So, I write this review with those caveats. The food was not good. We had been recommended the place as having different restaurants and menus, but that is no longer. Now, the entire location is the same food, and they retain only the name of the dining room (Peak). And even for that, trapper grill... My cheesesteak and fries were terrible. My wifes burger was just alright. Nothing even measured up to fast food, let alone a dine-in kitchen. Extremely dissapointing. And I would say the view is unbeatable, except the windows were disgustingly dirty. It's an unbeatable location with no competition, so they don't have to be any better... but it's a horrible shame that they aren't because I still wish I had eaten here.

The food is good but the service is a mess. Yelling in kitchen and seating people in bad spots when multiple tables are open. We had one awesome waiter and one of the rudest of our life. Super stressful.

Food was not good at all. Server was rushing us off because it was close to closing time. Music selection was terrible. Service terrible. Save yourself the trip. 1 star because fries were good.

Had dinner here 2 nights on our trip. It's nothing too fancy, but so nice to have right in the park. I recommend stopping here for a nice meal. I loved the buffalo chili. We had a really great waitress here named Kailey that took great care of us!

YO, trapper grill is a trap. You think that the food is being trapped but it's actually you in the trap. You probably not even reading this right now because there's no cell service here (conspiracy perhaps??? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) but if you are lucky enough to be reading this before dining here, you've been warned. After a long day of hiking in Grand Tetons, my friends and I were starving. This place has decent reviews and is close by so why not check it out? Famous last words. Not sure what trapper grill these other people went to but it wasn't the one I ate at. Food was lukewarm at best and also very inconsistent. Multiple people ordered burgers, some of them came out well done and overcooked, others were rare and pink (note that we were never asked about burger doneness). The biggest trap though? Those nachos. Am I salty because I fell for it? Yeah. But also, please don't order them. It was the first thing we were recommended, because who doesn't love a mountain of nachos after a long day? I'm not one to exaggerate so trust me when I say that nothing was good about the nachos. The chips were stale. The cheese wasn't melted at all. The whole thing was barely warm. If for some reason you find yourself in the trap of trapper grill, don't fall for the ultimate trap of the nachos. You've been warned.

We ate in the cozy bar area, and the service was great. The menu has a good variety, but the food was just so-so. Large quantities but quality suffered a bit.

Great food options here. Excellent choices for vegetarians. Butternut squash and jackfruit sandwich are my favs. Charlie was our server. He was super sweet. Lastly, the views from the restaurant are spectacular!

Great and kind service. Good food. I would recommend the bison chilli! Great wait staff.

We have eaten here frequently since we are locals. The food varies from year to year. Unfortunately this (2023) is not a good year. First, service is great in the bar, but the food is not. The specialty of Mountain of Nachos had little or no meat or beans. Worse yet, very little cheese, leaving it as a pile of tortilla chips. The BLT was like one at Subway

We had the fish and chips. While the fish was hot, the fries were room temperature. The place wasn't busy (at least half the tables were empty), but our server never returned to check on our order after it was delivered. When we finally got his attention and I indicated the problem with cold fries, he brought us one plate of fries as a replacement. (I guess he thought only one order of fries was served at room temperature.)

The service was excruciatingly slow. Waited at least an hour to be served after ordering. One entry was overcooked and another entry was barely warm with cold fries. Expensive for a less than mediocre meal.

Really enjoyed our experience. Drinks and food came out fast and we were all members of the clean plate club. Burgers were solid. Huckleberry crème brûlée was an eye opener. The staff also went out of their way to make my handicapped uncle comfortable. We have been out in the Jackson area a week and Tino was easily the best server we had. He was so kind to my uncle. Highly recommend this place!! Best view ever!!!!

We can all agree that the options inside a national park are scarce if any for a good meal . This place surprised us . The restaurant was take-out only and we each ordered a different meal and drinks from the bar . We found a gorgeous spot outside the restaurant right by the lake and had an impromptu picnic .The food was delicious and is typical American fare. Almost all 8 of us had a different option and everything tasted delicious . Really loved my Cobb Salad and sweet potato fries . What really stole the show were the warm cocktails that were to-go. They were just the thing you need on a cold windy day in the Tetons. We loved them so much that we went back for more before we left .Good and friendly service and reasonable pricing .

Delicious lunch, beautiful view from the patio. Perfect BLT followed by a heavenly slice of chocolate pecan pie. Hubby had the crème brûlée, also heavenly. Excellent service from Chris.

We came here as it is one of the few dining options semi nearby Jenny Lake, that comes at a reasonable price. We ended up coming here twice as it was so good the first time. My first order was a half soup and sandwich. I got the tuna salad and chili. The tuna salad was okay, but the chili was what really stood out for me. The second time we came for dinner, we split the 1/2 order mountain of nachos. They were not kidding about the mountainside, the two of us barely made a dent. But they were so good, just a lot of food! There is a small deck, so oftentimes there's a long wait for outside seating, but we were willing to wait to sit by that beautiful Teton view. One of the better on site dining options!

My husband ordered the chicken pesto, sandwich and fries. It was good, but not great. Just didn't seem to be anything special. The toppings were pretty scarce. We also shared the Signal nachos. Again, they were good. Just not great. The cheese had been melted onto the chips and then solidified. It made it very hard to eat. But the view was beautiful and the service was fine. We would probably not go back.

I loved my soup (soupy clam chowder) and salad with trout. It hit the spot with a beautiful view. The turkey club was also delicious. It looked like they were really understaffed and the wait was long. But if you're not in a rush, definitely recommend stopping at this spot inside the park. You can also do some gift shopping while you wait.

This was far from our favorite place to eat. Food was not great and expensive. Diss appointed all around

Food, service and ambiance are awesome! We had a brunch there after overlooking Jenny Lake.

We loved eating here when we stayed on property. Super kid friendly and the food is just delicious. The best part is the view. Go at a time when you can see the mountains and Jackson Lake- we sat inside because it was windy but either would be great. Get the nachos (1/2 order is HUGE). So good! The kids menu was pretty standard but the burger is so big! Great choices and beautiful scenery make this a no brainer. Service was not bad at all, especially for a seasonal place like this. Plus given the service industry shortages they were great.

Surprisingly quick. Breakfast food was very good and they give you a ton! Views of the Teton's were incredible. Makes the food taste even better haha.