The Buffalo Bar

The Buffalo Bar in West Yellowstone has become our official gathering spot for an annual guys trip we take to a friend’s place on Hebgen Lake. About ten years ago most of us all lived near each other in California, but now we’re spread out all over the place. Meeting up here on the first night has become a tradition. Two weeks ago we had 30+ guys roll in on a Wednesday night, and it was an absolute blast. West Yellowstone can be pretty sleepy in the winter, but the Buffalo Bar definitely bucks that trend. The place always seems lively and full of great energy. The food is consistently top notch. I usually go for one of their taco dishes, but this time I tried the Thai shrimp, and it was fantastic. Honestly, everything I’ve had there has been excellent. I don’t drink myself, but the bar l

The buffalo bar has buffalo on the walls in your food and it all gives you that bar and Yellowstone vibes. I got the meatloaf and I think it would have been better with gravy. Only problem is I don’t like gravy 😂 So that’s on me. The burgers and hand cut fries were good and the food has lots of flavor. Seasoned really well. We also tried the roast. Lots of comfort food options. My friend said they have the best salads. Looks like I’m going to have to go back and try a salad.

Oh my goodness, these were some AMAZING Burgers!! You must try the Garlic Mushroom Bison Burger! The flavor was exceptional! Our extra crispy feies were cooked to perfection and tasted great too! The seasoning was flavorful and not too salty!The regular just Bison burgers were delicious too! The atmosphere was great and our server Danni was knowledgeable and friendly, she did a great job! Thank you Buffalo Bar, you have set the bar high for the rest of the restaurants in town while we are here!

A required wait is usually and good sign! Time to stroll around the shops while waiting for the text to say our table was ready. The place was buzzing with activity, servers were working at pace but still cheery and friendly. Menu had so many options it was hard to choose just one dish for breakfast! Food was delicious and the coffee kept flowing. So good we travelled again from Hungry Horse en route to the airport for a last breakfast! Definitely a ‘worth a detour’ kind of place🥰

A great spot with very good food — which is surprisingly rare around Yellowstone National Park. The burgers are excellent: juicy, well-seasoned, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Portions are solid, flavors are spot-on, and everything comes out fresh. The staff deserves a big plus as well — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, even when the place is busy. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, making it an ideal stop after a long day in the park. Definitely one of the better dining options in West Yellowstone and a place worth coming back to.