Wild Sage
Town Square, Jackson
Restaurant in Jackson, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Wild Sage is a good Jackson pick when you want a calmer, more composed meal than the town's louder casual options. Go for breakfast or dinner, especially for conversation or a low-friction special occasion; skip it if you need a clearly defined chef-led or award-driven destination meal.
About Wild Sage
Wild Sage in Jackson is a direct option to consider when the schedule matters. Wild Sage offers daily morning service from 7–11 AM and daily evening service from 5–9 PM, with smart casual dress.
A Jackson choice to evaluate by timing and dress code
The clearest reasons to consider Wild Sage are practical: it is in Jackson, it has the same morning and evening windows every day, and the dress code is smart casual. That makes it easier to plan around than a venue with shifting hours, especially if you want an early-day or evening visit.
Use it for morning or evening plans, not a midday plan
Schedule makes the decision cleaner: Wild Sage lists morning hours and evening hours, with no midday window. The morning opening runs 7–11 AM daily; the evening window runs 5–9 PM daily. It is not suitable for a late lunch or all-day grazing plan.
Wild Sage is suitable for a morning or evening plan in Jackson with smart casual dress.
Located inside
HotelRusty Parrot Lodge & SpaFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM · Tuesday: 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Location
- 175 N Jackson St, Jackson, WY 83001
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- rustyparrot.com
- Phone
- +13077332000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Wild Sage positions Western fine dining within downtown Jackson, balancing metropolitan polish with a clear connection to nearby wilderness. The restaurant’s identity leans on regional raw materials, elk, bison, trout and foraged produce, treated with restraint and respect. Set at street level in a walkable core, the dining room reads refined rather than flashy: the kitchen emphasizes seasonality, provenance and techniques rooted in frontier pragmatism. The result is a place-driven, sophisticated experience that feels contemporary while remaining firmly of the mountain West, appealing to diners who want elevated food that speaks directly to place.
Best For
Wild Sage is best experienced at dinner for occasions that center on thoughtful, place-based food: date nights, special-occasion meals and business dinners all fit naturally here. It also functions as a destination stop for visitors heading to Grand Teton and Yellowstone who expect metropolitan-level cooking in a mountain setting. The menu’s game-forward signatures, Elk Carpaccio and the herb-rubbed elk tenderloin, alongside seafood like sable fish, make it a compelling pick for diners seeking an elevated expression of regional ingredients and seasonal foraging.
Ordering Tips
When ordering at Wild Sage, prioritize dishes that showcase the region’s game and seasonal foraged items. The kitchen schedules around an ingredient calendar, spring ramps and morels, summer berries and herbs, fall game, so ask what is current and featured. Start with a delicate preparation such as Elk Carpaccio to taste pure flavor, then move to a heartier game entree like the herb-rubbed elk tenderloin or a sable fish course for contrast. Inquire about the kitchen’s preservation methods and how they play into the day’s menu to better understand the restaurant’s connection to place.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting space with rustic elegance, featuring a river stone fireplace and country-style tables.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Elk Carpaccio
- Sable Fish
- herb-rubbed elk tenderloin
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 175 N Jackson St, Jackson, WY 83001
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
- Sunday
- 7–11 AM, 5–9 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a more traditional sit-down dinner in Jackson, try The Blue Lion. For a looser, more casual meal with a group, choose The Merry Piglets Mexican Grill or Bubba's Barbecue instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Jackson
Choose Wild Sage when ambiance and conversation matter more than a casual, high-energy meal. The Blue Lion is the more obvious cross-shop for a traditional sit-down dinner, while Wild Sage works better when you want a quieter hotel-restaurant feel and an easier reservation path.
If value and casual ease are the priority, The Merry Piglets Mexican Grill, Silver Dollar Grill, and Bubba's Barbecue are more direct fits. They make more sense for groups that care less about a composed room and more about a relaxed, lower-ceremony meal.
FIGS belongs in the broader comparison set if you are weighing a more distinctive dining choice outside the immediate Jackson peer group. For a central Jackson plan, Wild Sage is the safer pick for a calm dinner; the casual peers are better when the meal needs to be quick, louder, or more group-friendly.
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Compare Wild Sage
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Sage | Jackson | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| The Blue Lion | Jackson | No published awards |
| FIGS | Jackson Hole | No published awards |
| The Merry Piglets Mexican Grill | Jackson | No published awards |
| Silver Dollar Grill | Jackson | No published awards |
| Bubba's Barbecue | Jackson | No published awards |
How Wild Sage Jackson compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Wild Sage?
Wild Sage lists a smart casual dress code. Neat casual clothing is the safest interpretation for both the daily morning and evening windows.
What are alternatives to Wild Sage in Jackson?
Other named options to compare include The Blue Lion, FIGS, The Merry Piglets Mexican Grill, Silver Dollar Grill, and Bubba's Barbecue. Use current hours, menus, and availability to decide which fits your plan best.
Is lunch or evening better at Wild Sage?
An evening visit is the better fit if you are choosing between lunch and evening. The schedule runs 7–11 AM and 5–9 PM every day.
