The Branch Restaurant & Bar

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Overview

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

Best For

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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

Tips & Advice

Hit Wild Game Chili for a meat-forward punch.
Try Huckleberry French Toast with the house-made topping.
Ask for gluten-free bun if needed; cross-contamination risk exists.
Box lunches are available for takeout.

Skip If

Quiet, upscale dining seekers; travelers seeking serene meals

Family Info

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

Details

Menu & Food

Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar

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

Local Specialties: Bison, Elk, Huckleberries

Insider Tips: Wild Game Chili; Huckleberry French Toast; bison/elk handhelds; request gluten-free bun if needed

Dietary Options:

Drinks & Beverages

Bar: Full bar with regional microbrews and handcrafted premium cocktails

Local Beers: Regional microbrews

House-Made: house-made huckleberry topping

Signature Cocktails: Craft cocktails with local ingredients

Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dining Experience

Service: Table service

Reservations: No reservations during the summer season.

Dress Code: Casual

Noise Level: Moderate to lively

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

Hours & Timing

Hours: Monday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Seasonal Hours: Hours may vary seasonally.

Busiest Times: Breakfast and dinner peak

Amenities & Services

Parking Available (Guest parking on site at Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; ample lot arrangements.)
Takeout Available
Accepts: Credit cards, Cash, Mobile payment where accepted

Accessibility:

Handicapped accessible; entrances with ramps; accessible restrooms; note: kitchens are not gluten-free environments, cross-contamination possible.

Reviews

★★★★☆

4.0 /5

Based on 502 Google reviews

Reviews from Google

We had a great Thanksgiving dinner here. They had an awesome buffet with all the fixings. The restaurant is very nice with a large bar and plenty of seating. The drinks a tasty and the servers are very accommodating. I recommend The Branch when you're in West Yellowstone.

I had the build your own omelette. That was great. But the potatoes were just plain but not greasy,which I like. The potatoes need something with them like onions or bell peppers. Our server Rick was great! The coffee was really good. There is some train car to see near the entrance (time period piece).

My wife and I are here vacationing, I know, what a surprise!!! We're staying at the amazing Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone and this restaurant is attached to it. We came in for breakfast before exploring. Our waitress Annie was outstanding!!! Friendly and when asked she gave us some good ideas for our day today in Yellowstone. The food is fantastic! I had ham, eggs and breakfast potatoes with wheat bread. My wife a Huckleberry Monte Carlo. Delicious!!The amount of food we have been served was crazy good. Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone that comes through here.

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FAQs

Is there a gluten-free option and bun available for handhelds?

Yes, a gluten-free bun is available on request for handhelds, and a gluten-free option exists via the house salad; cross-contamination is possible as the kitchen isn’t gluten-free.

Is there takeout or box lunches?

Do I need a reservation during summer?

Is there a kid-friendly menu?

Is there parking on site?

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