Some of the best homestyle food in the country comes from The Den, a small road-trip-worthy restaurant in Daniel, Wyoming. Though the town is out of the way, it’s totally worth the drive from nearly anywhere in the state. Plus, it’s a rustic, comfortable bear restaurant in Wyoming with some of the most delicious food in the state. Skip the pricey Jackson restaurants and head to The Den in Wyoming. You’ll find it’s well worth the time it takes to get here — and the drive is pretty scenic, too! Let’s take a look at one of the best restaurants in Wyoming.

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The Creative Cuisine of Wyoming

What are the most iconic dishes in Wyoming?

The most iconic dishes in Wyoming include:

  • Elk Burger. Elk is a very popular meat in Wyoming and a scrumptious elk burger is one of the best ways to try it.
  • Cutthroat Trout. These fish are found all over the state and locals love to cook them up either fried or grilled.
  • Chicken Fried Steak. This dish is a thin steak dipped in chicken batter, fried up, and served with white gravy.
  • Fresh Jerky. With a huge cowboy culture, jerky is bound to be popular and it’s not just beef, but elk, bison, antelope, and more.

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What are the most favorite foods in Wyoming?

The most favorite foods in Wyoming include:

  • Chokecherries. Locals love chokecherry jam and desserts, especially chokecherry jam on a buttered biscuit.
  • Bison. Bison is about as popular as elk in Wyoming and a thick bison burger is something locals absolutely love.
  • Fry Bread Tacos. This Native American-inspired dish is fluffy fry bread topped with taco fixings like beans, beef, lettuce, and tomatoes.
  • Prime Rib. While this can be found pretty much anywhere in the country, Wyoming has perfected it.

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What are some odd Thanksgiving foods in Wyoming?

Some odd Thanksgiving foods in Wyoming include:

  • Elk Tenderloin. It seems everyone in Wyoming either hunts elk or knows someone who does, so you’ll find elk on most tables on “Turkey Day”.
  • Sopapilla Cheesecake. Imagine a light, fluffy sopapilla stuffed with cheesecake. This is a dessert like no other.
  • Pork Chops. Turkey isn’t nearly as popular as pork in this state, and pork chops go just as well with mashed potatoes and gravy.
  • Pumpkin Whoopee Pies. Usually, people favor the chocolate variety, but Thanksgiving in Wyoming calls for cream-filled pumpkin whoopie pies.

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