The casual bistro at the Austro German–inspired Alpenhof, right off the slopes in Teton Village, is a congenial spot for an après-ski drink. To mingle with locals and have a beer with friends, settle into one of the round booths at the cozy European-style dining room, where a live band performs on weekend afternoons. You might even stay for a hearty Schnitzel or pot of cheese fondue.

Inside Jackson Hole’s cozy Coe Cabin, Coelette is a venture from Persephone owners Kevin and Ali Cohane. The casual but polished restaurant’s playful design nods to both the area’s natural surroundings (a sculpted snow owl on the wall) and pedigree (a statue of Zeus—Persephone’s father—in the dining room). But the food is the real reason this spot has garnered so much buzz since its opening in August 2021. The menu at Coelette is at once traditional and inventive, evoking the best of mountain cuisine with staples like sturgeon and duck complemented with wild chanterelles, and almost all ingredients are sourced locally through strong relationships between the owners and local farmers and producers.

This handsome wood-paneled trattoria at the Anvil hotel serves Italian classics like cacio e pepe, eggplant parmesan and grilled artichokes complemented by craft cocktails.

A James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, this French café and bakery by Kevin and Ali Cohane (also of Coelette) is well worth it, whether it be for the breakfast and lunch menu or a quick coffee and pastry stop.

So many Mexican-food aficionados flocked to this taqueria for its freshly made tortillas, griddled tacos and tortas (traditional Mexican sandwiches) that it expanded in 2008 to accommodate them all. In its larger digs, the food remains delicious, as do the potent margaritas and fresh-squeezed juices, including papaya, watermelon and lemonade. Open daily (closed Sunday during winter season).

Located in the historic Wort Hotel, in Jackson, the Silver Dollar Bar is a great spot for a drink before dinner. Score a seat at the long wooden bar, known for its more than 2,000 inlaid silver dollars, order a local beer or margarita, and watch the scene, which is congenial and welcoming. You can order off of a bar menu that includes dishes like a heaping helping of nachos with toppings, but there are much better places to eat in town, so save your appetite for a bistro like Rendezvous Bistro, Trio or the excellent Snake River Grill.

Service is slow at this family-owned hole-in-the-wall eatery, which serves some of the best Thai food in Jackson Hole. During the winter, diners sit on high bar stools in front of the open kitchen where the owners prepare the food; in warmer months, they can move to the plastic tables on the outdoor patio in front. Inside or out, the tom kha gai and spicy Thai beef salad are treats to savor. No credit cards.

This buzzing Jackson bistro, one of the most popular eateries in town, was launched in 2005 by a trio (thence the name) of foodies, two of which were former chefs of acclaimed Snake River Grill. The innovative menu, featuring American classics playfully reconceived, certainly attests to a high level of culinary skill, and it sociable ambiance is winning. Diners sit at simple wooden tables or at a small bar that faces into the open kitchen. It’s the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and visitors are invited to joint the revelry. Families with children will appreciate the excellent pizzas, pastas and burgers. During the high seasons, reservations are a must. Dinner only.