
The Cowboy's Lodge and Grille sits just two blocks from Yellowstone’s North Entrance in Gardiner, a rugged, family-owned BBQ joint. The Pulled Pork Sandwich delivers a smoky bite, while the Country Fried Steak brings a true cowboy fry with a crisp crust and hot mash potatoes on the side. Ribs arrive slow and glossy with a bold, savory glaze; the 7oz Angus sirloin in the Country Fried Steak cracks with a firm crust under heat. Expect a bustling, casual Western vibe, especially in summer when...
Family-owned Southern BBQ at Yellowstone gateway with cowboy fare
Signature Dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich; Country Fried Steak; Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Country Fried Steak, Ribs
Visit in the shoulder seasons or for lunch/dinner during off-peak hours to dodge the summer crowds and long waits.
Budget travelers expecting large portions for the price
Children's menu available; casual, family-friendly vibe; summer crowds may be loud
Handicapped Accessible
Free on-site parking
Based on 6178 Google reviews
D Kamita
Fantastic restaurant! Tasty food, friendly and personable service. We were in the later crowd and Tara our server was outstanding. I will return to try the rest of the menu - everything we ate was delicious!On our short vacation, we came here twice to make sure we tried everything. The huckleberry habanero sauce was delicious! The ribs must have started cooking yesterday. Delicious, fall off the bone ribs!
soheeb wains
Food at the Cowboy Grille was so amazing!!! We just got done hiking all day and me and all our friends were sooooo hungry. We chose this spot to try out the bison burgers and it was so tender and tasty.They have this amazing blackberry habanero sauce that comes with the cheese curds, it’s so creative and was so good we ordered extra to throw on top of our burgers.Staff and ambience was also great. We walked in with a group of 9 right before closing time and they took care of our entire group, food was hot and fresh, staff let us eat well after 9 and didn’t rush us and even pushed tables together to accomodate our group.Our waitress Tara was a star and a true stellar person. She took care of us every step of the way and every part of their service was exceptional.If you’re coming back from Yellowstone and need a good homely bite to eat definitely come here!
Karen Free
Loved the chicken quesadillas! Best I’ve ever had! Lots of chicken and green chilis and cheese—couldn’t eat it all—saved half of it for lunch next day. Husband had the bison burger and really enjoyed it. We both would order the same food as we had—waitress was Angie. She was so sweet and helpful. Definitely a restaurant to visit and have your taste buds sing!
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Yes, a children's menu is available.
Yes, takeout is an option.
Daily 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM; open year-round with potential seasonal adjustments.
One review mentions live music downstairs.
Gluten-free options are not specified in the available data.
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