The holidays are when we begin to appreciate family moments the most, spending more time at home our spouses and our children, playing, relaxing, and devouring the holiday feast, something you can continue to do when you choose to make a white Christmas visit to our West Yellowstone piece of paradise. And because the food that we eat over the holidays is as important as the decorations, the presents, even Santa Claus, you will be reassured to know that our Sweet Home Montana holiday hideaways offer fully equipped kitchens in which you can prepare the entire meal from scratch or heat up a takeout feast for less muss and fuss. For those who prefer to dine out on the holiday, there are some restaurants in town that will be open for business and this guide to helping you enjoy your Christmas dinner in West Yellowstone will point you in the right direction!
Three Bear Restaurant, 205 Yellowstone Avenue
This family restaurant is famous for its reasonable prices, its delicious comfort food, and for being open on Christmas day, cooking dinner for your family so that you don’t have to. As of this writing, the information we have states that they will be open regular business hours on Christmas eve and Christmas day, but that could change and they don’t state whether reservations are accepted, so you might want to call ahead of time to ask about both. Offering a rustic and colorful charm every guest feels at home when seated at their tables, tucking into a feast that fills the belly and warms the soul.
Hank’s Chop Shop, 221 N Canyon Street
Hanks Chop Shop is another family style restaurant open for Christmas, offering a comfort food menu made with locally sourced ingredients, their holiday menus are known to hit all the right spots in your stomach. Famous for being a popular selfie spot (due to the giant Sasquatch standing outside their front door) as well as for being so obviously passionate about the food they serve, Hank’s is worth visiting on any day of the year, not just during the holidays. Reservations are not accepted.
Takeout Is Good, Too
It will be cold and snowy during your West Yellowstone Christmas adventures and you may be reluctant to spend a lot of time out in the elements, preferring to stay in where it is warm, cozy, and a fire in the fireplace is adding romance to your holiday. Ordering your meal from Hank’s Chop Shop will ensure that you enjoy a traditional dinner and will mostly get to stay home, but what if the traditional is not what you are craving? Maybe it is a large pizza with all the trimmings that is making you salivate and fortunately for you, the Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon will be open for pick-up on Christmas Eve! Located at 14 Madison Avenue, travelers can finish up their last-minute shopping with a stop in the saloon, perhaps taking the time for a drink before picking up your pizza and heading back to your holiday hideaway for a night of family memories. Reheat your pizza for dinner the next day and enjoy; for some reason pizza always tastes better the second day, but only if you heat it in the oven. Popping a slice in the microwave is guaranteed to be a disappointed, but when you heat the entire pizza in the oven, soon your rental will be filled with the savory scents of tomatoes, cheese, and all the herbs and toppings that make pizzas the international food of love. The best part of Christmas in West Yellowstone is knowing that you can do whatever you want to do and if eating pizza for the holiday feast is what you want to do, the Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon is here to help!
Feasting at Home with Sweet Home Montana
We’ve offered up quite a few ideas as to how you can get a meal on Christmas Day, but perhaps your favorite kitchen to visit will be the one inside your Sweet Home Montana holiday hideaway. Fully equipped with new appliances, spacious counters, and a cheerful vibe that can only come from the heart of the home, it won’t feel like work putting together a family meal. Pick up the ingredients you need at Food Roundup, 107 Dunraven Street, and when it is time to do the work, pour yourself a glass of wine, stream your favorite Christmas music stations, and prepare for a couple of hours of fun and flavor. This could be the year you share the secret ingredients in your great-great grandma’s homemade stuffing, keeping the recipe alive for another generation. Or it could be the year you choose to make grilled cheese sandwiches for your Christmas feast. It doesn’t matter which direction your meal goes, all that matters is you spend this holiday in our West Yellowstone sanctuaries. Reserve your favorite today!