Grand Teton’s Jackson Lake Lodge Restaurants
Jackson Lake Lodge
101 Jackson Lake Lodge Rd, Moran, WY 83013
(307) 543-3100
Directions
View of Mt. Moran through the large picture window at Jackson Lake Lodge – Wendy @ https://wendy.blog*
Jackson Lake Lodge has three different restaurants ranging from casual to formal dining.
Mural Room, Pioneer Grill and Blue Heron Lounge.
Mural Room
Type: Fine Dining
Cuisine: Wild Game, Fish, Steaks
Atmosphere: Formal
Hours:
- Breakfast Menu – 7:00 – 9:30am
- Lunch Menu – 11:30am – 1:30pm
- Dinner Menu – 5:30pm – 9:00pm Reservations Recommended: Call 307-543-3463 or book online
- Kids Menu
- Website
While their pictures on their website are beautiful and the menu items look delicious, we have not eaten in the Mural Room.
Why not?
Because it has white tablecloths and is upscale.
When we are in Grand Teton National Park, we are here to camp, hike, swim, take pictures, see animals, and explore. We do not bring clothes fitting for a white tablecloth meal. I think the white tablecloth would run if it saw us coming!
So I cannot give you advice on if you should eat there or not. Just know that the restaurant is there and may be an option for you.
That being said, as for the other two eating establishments there, Pioneer Grill and Blue Heron Lounge, if you are already at Jackson Lake Lodge or are staying here and are hungry, they are good options. But….I wouldn’t suggest making a special trip to Jackson Lake Lodge to eat.
Make a special trip here to shop? Yes.
Take in the magnificent view? Yes.
Look out over the willow flats for animals? Yes. (Bring binoculars).
To hunker down for a socked-in rainy day? Most definitely!
A must-go place to dine? Eh.
The only place we eat and drink at Jackson Lake Lodge is the Blue Heron Lounge.
Blue Heron Lounge
Type: Bar/Lounge
Cuisine: Upscale Bar Food
Atmosphere: Casual
Serves: Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
Hours: 11:00am – 12:00am
Menu
Website
Blue Heron Lounge’s Deck at Jackson Lake Lodge with Grand Teton in the background photo: Michael Poundstone
The Blue Heron Lounge serves a selection of upscale bar food with their full bar. There is a TV set inside, usually set to a sports event.
The food is good and the menu diverse. The menu includes dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. There is not a kid’s menu.
Views are excellent.
The Blue Heron Lounge is ideal for
- Drinks and snacks
- View
Know Before You Go
- Even though the name has “Lounge” in it, kids under 21 are welcome with their parents, both on the deck and inside
- There is not a kid’s menu but if you ask them what they have for kids, they usually have some options
- The deck is in full sun. No umbrellas. Sun is especially harsh in the early evening as it will be directly in your eyes. You’ll find that it won’t set fast enough.
- If eating on the deck, hats and sunglasses are a MUST. Along with sunscreen and bug spray.
- Whenever possible, I like eating outside in GTNP, but here, I suggest opting for indoor seating, close to a large picture window.
Pioneer Grill
Type: American Diner
Cuisine: Full Breakfast, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Milkshakes
Atmosphere: Casual
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
Hours: 6:00am – 10:00pm
“What restaurant in the park doesn’t have a good view”?
Pioneer Grill.
Pioneer Grill is a long counter that snakes around the room, 1950’s diner style. This is another restaurant we don’t make a point to eat at. Not that it is a bad place. It has decent food. We just like our restaurant eating in the park with a side of mountain views. 🙂
Surprisingly, it serves alcoholic beverages! But I don’t really see the point since there is no view to look at… Ah! They must have heard me typing — they do have a take-out window you can order and take your food out on the deck. View problem solved! Take-out menu
The Pioneer Grill is Ideal for:
- People tired of the mountain views??
- People staying at the lodge who don’t want to fork over the $$$$ for the Mural Room?
- People traveling with kids
Know Before You Go
- No view
- Has a big selection of kid-friendly options
- Stools are high up without arms, may not be ideal for small kids
- Often the place is busy enough that parties larger than four have to split up and sit separately. (This is another reason we don’t eat here often, when our group of six tries, we are always told we’ll have to wait a long time or split up into smaller groups. This often doesn’t work for us, so we head to Blue Heron Lounge or go down the road to Trapper Grill at Signal Mountain.)
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Hi, I'm Jenn, pictured here on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. I am a Wyoming native and have vacationed every year of my 40+ years in Grand Teton National Park. I know this park inside and out, so use my years of experience and knowledge to plan, go, and do your perfect Grand Teton National Park vacation!
Hi Jenn. I know Jackson Lake Lodge not opening in 2020, but do you suppose you can still drive up to the lodge for the views? Probably not, but thought I would ask as I plan my trip for September. BTW I bought your guide – wonderful!!!!
Hi Beth! So glad you like the guide!!! I just talked to a ranger at Colter Bay Visitor center and he said that when you approach Jackson Lake Lodge, there are signs stating it is closed (for 2020), as you already know, but that you should be able to drive back to the lodge, walk around the outside of the lodge to the back for the views. While you are there, you might consider doing the short, 1/2 mile RT hike, of Lunch Tree Hill. It has lots of good info and of course, a good view of the Tetons… Read more »
thanks Jenn for researching and getting back to me. Yes I most definitely will be purchasing/renting bear spray. My husband is poo pooing me on that one. This is the same man (who I dearly love) who wants to rent a convertible for our trip. Don’t want to be head butted by a bison
You definitely have the right idea on both! I cannot stress enough how important bear spray is, to have it with you at all times and know how to use it.
Just an FYI Jackson lake lodge “ MUARAL ROOM” has absolutely delicious food. It’s not fancy like you say just because it has white table cloths. It is a definite must ! It’s smart casual attire. I would think even if you went to blue Heron, you wouldn’t have dirt on your hands.
At Jackson Lake Lodge they have wild game. They also have a breakfast buffet!
Absolutely delicious menu! Great dinner spot! Blue Heron, is more of a lunch spot after daily activities. Or a dinner spot but NOT every night. The mural room is a must !