Insider’s Guide: Island Park’s Best Food & Drinks

Pastrami Sandwich on grilled marble rye with melted cheese and grilled onions, with or without sauerkraut, at Connie’s Restaurant & Saloon.

(updated May 2022)
One of the best things about traveling is experiencing the local grub, especially in a charming town like Island Park where the beer is cold and people are warm. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast of country biscuits & gravy to start your day of adventure, a quick homestyle burger & fries for lunch, or an elegantly rustic prime rib dinner, this local’s guide from the well-known to “hidden gems” will guide you to it. 

Connie’s Restaurant and Saloon 
One of the most well-known, iconic establishments in Island Park known for friendly, fast service and simply tasty comfort food.

Local Menu Picks: 
Fettuccini
Cheese Garlic Bread
Ribeye Steak
Prime Rib 
Patty Melt
Spaghetti
BLT
Pastrami Sandwich (pictured)

Trouthunter 
Last Chance Bar & Grill at Trouthunter, dubbed “the anglers gathering place,” has a beautiful view and good company to enjoy along with seasonal food from scratch and great cocktails.

Local Menu Picks: 

Bison Prime Rib
Deep-fried funeral potatoes
Biscuits and Gravy 
Chicken Wings (try sauce on side) seasonal

Cafe Sabor 
Everyone loves Mexican food. Here’s where to go when the taco cravings kick in.

Local Menu Picks: 
Fajitas
Chicken Chimichanga
Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Elk Creek Ranch 
Only open during the summer season, this is an experience worth planning ahead for—set menu and limited seating. The dinner is served home style at the table on a historic ranch with amazingly breathtaking views.

Local Menu Picks: 
Whatever is on the menu that day!

Lakeside Lodge Restaurant
A full-service bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Delicious home-cooked meals with a beautiful view of the Island Park Reservoir. Enjoy eating on the deck in summer!

Local Menu Picks:
Breakfast buffet (for 2021)
Prime Rib on Saturday Night
Steak Salad

Ranchers Chicken Salad
Buffalo Burger

Shotgun Bar & Reload Grill 
Here’s your classic western beer & wine bar with awesome grub for breakfast lunch or dinner! Hours vary. If the open sign is on, they say Come On In!

Local Menu Picks:
Biscuits & Gravy
Cowboy Burger
Smoking Gun Chili 
Loaded Tots

Meadow Creek Lodge
Probably Island Park’s favorite “secret” little diner, the place is only accessible by snowmobile in winter. Ride on up to relax and warm up with the friendliest folks and homemade comfort classics.

Local Menu Picks: 
Bacon Cheeseburger 
Fresh Cut Fries
Homemade Pies!

Ready to dig in?  Reserve your stay at one of our charming cabins today!

Happy Angler’s
Breakfast burritoes