Wyoming is one of my favorite states I’ve visited — I’ve been there several times, and I already plan to return in 2026.
As a lover of the outdoors, I wasn’t surprised I fell for the area’s incredible skiing, hiking, and horseback riding. Admittedly, though, I didn’t have high expectations for the food.
I hadn’t heard much about Wyoming’s culinary scene beyond its reputation for great steaks and game meat, both of which the area has in abundance.
I’m not usually a huge fan of bison, venison, and rabbit because I prefer sticking with what I know (like chicken, beef, and pork).
Luckily, my husband is the opposite and always encourages me to step out of my comfort zone. Dining with him is how I’ve come to taste some of the best meals of my life, including the bison chili at Snake River Grill.
The cozy Jackson spot where we got it is now one of my favorite restaurants in the country.
Its steaks and game meats are exceptional and served with just the right amount of rustic elegance. My go-to order these days is the flank steak, but I’ve heard you can’t go wrong with the dry-aged bison ribeye.
A few hours southeast of Jackson, in Laramie, I also highly recommend Buffalo Indian Restaurant, an Indian spot with incredible chicken tikka masala, and Weitzels Wings, which served some of the best Buffalo wings I’ve ever had.
