While Jackson Hole skiing, you've chosen steeps and deeps, or bowls and glades. Maybe tackled a couple of black diamonds, or mastered several green and blue runs. And now your stomach is ready to tackle the task of refueling for an afternoon of more skiing goodness. Luckily for you, there are plenty of choices for food and atmosphere.
The following 8 great places to grab lunch are listed here in alphabetical order. If you’re here skiing for a week, you can hit different Teton Village restaurants each day of your winter vacation!
Alpenhof
The Alpenhof’s history goes back to the very beginning of Teton Village, which in 1965 first established Jackson Hole as a big-mountain destination ski resort, with an Aerial Tram to the top of Rendezvous Mountain. Located next to that tram, this Swiss alpine-style bar and restaurant has a distinctly Bavarian beer selection and menu and is Jackson's only spot to order fondue. Menu items include bison chili, burgers (including a fondue burger!), veal bratwurst, hearty soups and salad, among other tummy-warming items. Opens at 11 a.m.
Corbet's Cabin
Waffles for lunch? Heck, yeah! At the top of the Aerial Tram sits the iconic Corbet's Cabin, infamous for its homemade waffles. Nutella, Englishman, Brown Sugar Butter, Blueberry Peanut Butter and Bacon, the vegetarian Mountain Waffle, and good old cinnamon waffles — plus more options — are on the menu, in addition to hot cocoa and locally and nationally brewed beer. This is a decadently delicious lunch option with decidedly awesome views!
Traveler Tidbit: Corbet's Cabin has been named the No. 2 "Best Ski Restaurant" in the country by USA TODAY!
The Handle Bar
Located slopeside in the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort, the Handle Bar is a pretty sought after lunch, après ski and dinner spot. The outside terrace includes heated lamps and enviable views of all the action, so try and get there early to snag a good table. The inside dining room is equally as lovely and beyond cozy. The signature dish is The Handle Burger, featuring caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, smoked blue cheese, and truffle aioli. Soups, salads, pub faves and the proverbial more are also on the menu. Opens at 11 a.m.
Mangy Moose
Lunch is served in two locations at the iconic Mangy Moose: the Mangy Moose Cafe (in the belly of the Moose, as we like to call it) and in the infamous Mangy Moose Saloon. The budget-friendly lunch menus have a variety of local, Wyoming-raised beef burgers, buffalo and elk burgers, sandwiches, and salads. All food items are created from scratch and locally sourced as much as possible. You’ll definitely get a kick out of the Saloon’s decidedly eclectic décor hanging from the ceiling and walls. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Osteria
Fuel up for the second half of your day on the slopes with house-made pasta, oven-fired pizza, and other delectable Italian dishes at Il Villaggio Osteria. Inside Hotel Terra, Osteria is a little piece of Italy in western Wyoming. It features a salumi bar, seasonal salads, and imported meats and cheeses from the world’s finest purveyors. Try the pomegranate Brussels sprouts — an adventure for your palate and a reward for shushing the black diamond runs. Opens at 11:30 a.m.
Southcable
Located in the Caldera House, next to the tram dock, Southcable is a casual lunch destination (its breakfast burritos are a special treat, too, though) featuring a state-of-the-art pizza oven. In addition to pizza are salads sure to satiate your rumbling tummy. A Yelp reviewer says it all: "This was the best fast cafe when we ate a quick lunch at Jackson Hole. You can even eat for under $10!" Southcable opens at 7 a.m.
Tram Dock
Here’s an option for skiers to savor a fast, casual lunch, partake of a fun après scene, and everything in between. Tram Dock is built into the, well, Aerial Tram dock and therefore surrounded by some serious skiing vibes. Walk through the doors of one of the original tram cars and experience a great menu of food and drinks. The new eatery also offers a connection to Jackson Hole’s culture both past and present. Feed your craving with its eclectic menu featuring share-size appetizers, refreshing salads, mouth-watering burgers, and sandwiches. A kids’ menu is also available. Tram Dock has outdoor seating, too, on a comfortable patio.
Yardsale
Yardsale, located in the Snake River Lodge and Spa, is the latest lunch and après option in Teton Village. It offers an extensive beer menu, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. The bites menu includes soft pretzel bites, après nachos, the "Tram Taco" and roasted vegetable and farro salad, among other mouthwatering items. Opens at 11 a.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
This story was written by Julie Butler, editor of Jackson Hole Traveler. You can reach her by email at julie@circ.biz.