The small town of Big Horn, Wyoming, is known mostly for its history, its high school football team, and (oddly enough) its polo club. The Bozeman Trail museum in town recounts some of the history of the West’s most dangerous journey, and the Big Horn Historical Society is a great source to find photos of the early history of Wyoming. Since the early 1880s, Big Horn was also a dining destination for travelers through the frontier, thanks to what was once known as the Last Chance Saloon. Now, the historic building is home to the best smokehouse in Wyoming — Big Horn Saloon.

Back before Big Horn Smokehouse and Saloon moved in, the building was home to the Last Chance Saloon.
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Since the 1880s, this has been a gathering spot for Wyomingites in the Big Horn area. Today, the original Last Chance Saloon has moved down a block from their original location.

You can find the Big Horn Smokehouse and Saloon at 158 Johnson St., Big Horn, WY 82833.
This charming, historic spot has earned a reputation for being perhaps the best smokehouse in Wyoming.
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Inside, you'll find a welcoming dining room and a bar that's older than the state itself!
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The smoker here runs for hours, cooking up pork chops, chicken, ribs, and brisket.
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You can count on Big Horn Smokehouse to make an amazing steak, too! Whether you're looking for a skirt steak with chimichurri sauce...
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...or a more traditional surf-n-turf, you'll find some of the best beef in Wyoming right here in Big Horn.
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You can also find some unexpected specialties here, like tasty pasta dishes and a killer ahi tuna platter.
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Of course, like any good Wyoming saloon, Big Horn Smokehouse is home to an amazing bison burger piled high with fixings.
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Don't forget to save room for dessert! Their homemade sweets, like this bread pudding, are all made from scratch daily.
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When the weather cooperates, you will want to dine out on their patio. In the summer sun, it's a shady place to relax.
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You'll often find local musicians on the stage, filling the air with fun and lively country music.
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So, next time you're traveling through Wyoming looking for a fantastic smokehouse, look for the giant Conestoga Wagon on the roof of a historic saloon and dine here at Big Horn Smokehouse.
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Big Horn Smokehouse is open every day, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and you can find their menu on their website, here.

For more of the best places to dine in the Cowboy State, read You’re Going To Want To Try the Amazing Specialties At These 10 Wyoming Restaurants, Diners, and Cafes.

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