The Branch Restaurant & Bar

About This Establishment

Open Range Cuisine roars through The Branch, a casual haven with a wraparound bar and TVs. Wild Game Chili delivers a hot, chunky bite of bison and elk, cheddar tying the heat with a brine-kissed finish. The Flatiron Steak Salad brings a hot, charred crust over crisp greens, while the Huckleberry French Toast adds a sweet-sour jolt from a house-made topping.

At a Glance

The Order Strategy

Skip the generic breakfast; get Huckleberry French Toast. For savory, chase Wild Game Chili; for a beer, order a regional microbrew.

The Vibe Check

Post-park HQ: casual, energetic, family-friendly with multiple TVs and a game room.

The Crowd Factor

No summer reservations imply potential waits; dine mid-morning or mid-afternoon to dodge crowds.

Eat Here If / Skip If

EAT HERE IF: you want hearty local-game fare in a casual hotel dining room with kids. SKIP IF: you crave a quiet, upscale dining room with intimate seating.

What Makes It Special

Open Range Cuisine with local bison/elk and huckleberries, in-hotel dining at Holiday Inn West Yellowstone

Must-Try Items

Signature Dishes: Wild Game Chili; Huckleberry French Toast; Flatiron Steak Salad

Wild Game Chili; Flatiron Steak Salad; Huckleberry French Toast

Best Time to Visit

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Skip If

Quiet, upscale dining seekers; travelers seeking serene meals

Family Info

Extensive children's menu; game room atmosphere is kid-friendly

What Diners Say

Casual, family-friendly option inside Holiday Inn West Yellowstone with hearty local game dishes. The warmth of the chili and the crisp steak pair well with the lively bar and game-room vibe. Expect families, sports on TVs, and a solid, no-frills open-range menu with few complaints noted.