Things to do, places to eat in Cody, WY

[dpat]

Gonna be in Cody next week for a couple nights, already planning on the museums, rodeo, old west town anything else worth doing?
What are some of the better places to eat there?
We are going on to Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks after Cody.

 

[Subliminal1]

I enjoyed this place https://www.legacybutcherandburger.com/

 

[Chris in TN]

When we were there the Irma hotel was closed so we ate lunch at Zapatas mexican place which was just a bit further up the street. The 'Texas Twinkies' appetizer was delicious. Everything else was good too.

One thing I wish I'd done while there was stop at the Old Trail Town cemetery and see Liver Eating Johnson's gravesite. I guess it goes without saying that you need at least a day for the Buffalo Bill firearms museum. We spent maybe 3 or 4 hours there and I felt very rushed.

 

[wyogoat]

If you like German food I thought Gasthaus Cardi was pretty good. Good location and sitting outside is nice.
Trailhead is great also. I eat at both every time I am there.

 

[slatebuilder]

We stayed at the Big Bear Motel and liked it. There is a restaurant across the street called Our Place that had good breakfast.

Also the Cody Firearms Experience is across the street as well. The kids shot a Gatling gun there.

 

[fishslap]

Was there a few days ago. Must see:

Cody Dug Up Gun Museum

www.codydugupgunmuseum.com

 

[jolemons]

Chamberlin Inn has cool backyard where you can drink a cocktail and listed to live music some evenings.

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[grfox92]

Best Restaurants in Cody in no particular order;

8th Street at The Ivy
Trailhead
Cody Steakhouse
Sitis Table

8th Street is essentially a really good diner. You will never have a bad meal there but it's not super fancy, it's also very reasonable pricing.

Trailhead is Gourmet Pizza, steaks, burgers, wings, salads and cocktails, more fancy than 8th street.

Cody Steakhouse is a big menu with all around good food. I always get the ribs when I go since I eat steak multiple times a week at home.

Sitis Table is a lunch spot. Cafe with gourmet sandwiches and salads.

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The Irma is a tourist trap, the food isnt good but it's a good experience to go and check out. They have good breakfast for what that's worth.

Any more specific questions, just ask.

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[dpat]

Thanks for the tips and suggestions.
My wife got us a room at the Cody Cowboy Village, she talked to someone who had stayed there before and liked it.
I'm really looking forward to the museum's.

 

[kpk]

We ate at Bubbas last time I was there and it was pretty decent. We tried Cody Steakhouse first but they were busy and had a wait.

I'll echo what @grfox92 said about Irma. It's a cool place, but the food is mediocre at best. Go check out the bar and then walk across the street for food.

 

[CHWine]

On your way to the park is the Historic Trailshop just past Wapiti.....25 miles from Cody. Family run restaurant that might only be open for dinners.

 

[OXN939]

I enjoyed this place https://www.legacybutcherandburger.com/

+1 on this. Went back twice it was so good

 

[grfox92]

We ate at Bubbas last time I was there and it was pretty decent. We tried Cody Steakhouse first but they were busy and had a wait.

I'll echo what @grfox92 said about Irma. It's a cool place, but the food is mediocre at best. Go check out the bar and then walk across the street for food.

Bubbas is cheap and you get alot of food. My kids used to love eating there. I wouldn't recommend it over the other places I've mentioned. But like you said it's decent


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[LFC911]

This was a good excursion and GREAT place to eat in YNP if the dates work out with your trip.

Old West Dinner Cookout | Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Ride out to Yancy's Hole on a horse. When you arrive, you'll find a real cowboy grub at Old West Dinner Cookout. Here are the dates & rates for 2019.

www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com

 

[Durran87]

Make a loop through Yellowstone where you can come back on the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway. If you have time check out the Beartooth and Red Lodge. Go have a beer at the Irma hotel.

 

[Mojave]

Was there a few days ago. Must see:

Cody Dug Up Gun Museum

www.codydugupgunmuseum.com

I actually thought that was really stupid. I get what he is trying to do, but it wasn't for me. Is he still upstairs, I think across from the Irma?

Maybe next to the Proud Cut, I have not been in Cody in about 8 or 9 years.

I wish the Sheep Foundation was still in Cody.

There are a couple of booking agents there; Safari Outfitters on the west side of town. Also next to the people that make the 500 Smith lever action.

Gunwerks has a store front, probably worth seeing.

The best version of the famous Wyoming gun shop is down town. I can't remember the name of it either.

Rough night for an old guy I guess.

My parents bought a ranch between Cody and Worland when I was in my late 20's and sold it about 10 years ago. So a long time ago. I would spend a lot of annual leave at that place. Cody was a hell of a lot more exciting for a young single guy than Worland.

 

[grfox92]

I actually thought that was really stupid. I get what he is trying to do, but it wasn't for me. Is he still upstairs, I think across from the Irma?

Maybe next to the Proud Cut, I have not been in Cody in about 8 or 9 years.

I wish the Sheep Foundation was still in Cody.

There are a couple of booking agents there; Safari Outfitters on the west side of town. Also next to the people that make the 500 Smith lever action.

Gunwerks has a store front, probably worth seeing.

The best version of the famous Wyoming gun shop is down town. I can't remember the name of it either.

Rough night for an old guy I guess.

My parents bought a ranch between Cody and Worland when I was in my late 20's and sold it about 10 years ago. So a long time ago. I would spend a lot of annual leave at that place. Cody was a hell of a lot more exciting for a young single guy than Worland.

The sheep foundation building is now an insurance agency, but the bronze sheep statues are still outside in the yard .

Ive lived here 5 years and never been to that dug up gun museum but you are correct on the location.

You can call ahead and schedule a tour at GW.

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[TaperPin]

I enjoy breakfast at the Erma. It’s a typical small town old school Wyoming diner feel with extra history thrown in. As with much of what was old western lore, much of what the Erma represents is marketing of Buffalo Bill by Buffalo Bill. If you want fancy food go to Jackson. If you want tourist food hit one of the steak houses.

I found it funny that there’s a tiny little plaque in the Erma that Jackson Pollock’s dad worked at there. I have never in my life heard mention of Jackson Pollock being born in Wyoming, let alone Cody, but he was. I guess folks are afraid if they mention his name it will turn them gay.

 

[Mojave]

Wow, that's actually pretty cool on Jackson Pollock. He only lived there until he was 10 months old and never returned. Not much of a Wyomingite.

Wyoming is gayer than a lot people know. I have a lesbian cousin that lives in Riverton with her ex-oilfield widow of a wife. I have another gay cousin that lives in Cheyenne. There was a a 6 foot 7 trans dude working at a truck stop diner in Casper the last time I went through town in 2023. He was there 15 years ago as well.

Not my cup of tea, but you can't ignore they are there. Wyomingites treat them better than most people would think. I don't think Wyoming is the most conservative state, we are more likely the most libertarian.

Irma is cool. Never eaten there.

Proud Cut is cool. I can't remember how they do the Rocky Mountain oysters. If they do the calamari style they are good that way. I have not ate there since 2007 or so. Just looked at their menu, they slice them thin, and they are fried. Only ate there a couple of times.

In Jackson, Million Dollar Cowboy bar is ok. It's iconic, like the other two are. Not sure of the current food situation there.

There was always a sizzler when I was a kid in Jackson. I think it finally closed, but I was probably in my 30's before it closed.

Blue corn super nachos at the Jackson Lake Lodge used to be great.

The Bighorn in Dubois used to be owned by my cousin. I think he finally lost it or sold it. Was always good for good.

Dubois has the bighorn sheep interpretive center or something like that. worth a quick visit. Has a lot of sheep hunting books and merch. Probably better than the 11 hour drive to the Jack O'Connor museum in Lewiston saves you the 11 hour drive anyway.

 

[fishslap]

I actually thought that was really stupid. I get what he is trying to do, but it wasn't for me. Is he still upstairs, I think across from the Irma?

Maybe next to the Proud Cut, I have not been in Cody in about 8 or 9 years.

I wish the Sheep Foundation was still in Cody.

There are a couple of booking agents there; Safari Outfitters on the west side of town. Also next to the people that make the 500 Smith lever action.

Gunwerks has a store front, probably worth seeing.

The best version of the famous Wyoming gun shop is down town. I can't remember the name of it either.

Rough night for an old guy I guess.

My parents bought a ranch between Cody and Worland when I was in my late 20's and sold it about 10 years ago. So a long time ago. I would spend a lot of annual leave at that place. Cody was a hell of a lot more exciting for a young single guy than Worland.

Maybe it was different when you were there. The content, curation, care, and stories are excellent. I’ve been to the Cody firearms museum, Museum of the fur trade in Chadron (amazing gun collection), and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam which has a phenomenal early firearms collection. While the dug up gun museum was totally different and smaller, I’d add it to that list for interesting gun museums. One man’s opinion.