Yellowstone Pizza Company

The Quick Verdict

Yellowstone Pizza Company is the most practical dinner stop in Gardiner for anyone coming off a long day in the park. It is not a destination restaurant — it is a good neighborhood pizza spot that happens to sit at one of the most visited gateway towns in the American West. If you are staying near the north entrance to Yellowstone and want something filling, low-effort, and reliably casual, book here or walk in. If you are looking for a sit-down meal with Montana-sourced ingredients and more ambition on the plate, consider Iron Horse Bar and Grill or Tumbleweed Cafe instead.

What to Know Before You Go

Gardiner's dining scene is small and seasonal. Summer — roughly late May through September , is when the town runs at full capacity, park visitors flood in, and wait times at every restaurant stretch. Yellowstone Pizza Company draws a crowd during peak season precisely because pizza scales well for groups and families, and the format requires no real decision-making after a day of hiking. If you are visiting in shoulder season (October or April), the town quiets considerably and getting a table is easier at any venue on the strip.

The address at 210 E Park St puts it on the main commercial stretch of Gardiner, walkable from most lodging in town. No reservation system or phone contact is listed publicly, which suggests walk-in service is the norm here , arrive early in the evening during summer to avoid the post-park rush that hits between 6 and 8 PM. Dress code is nonexistent; come in hiking boots. For more on where to eat, drink, and stay in town, see our full Gardiner restaurants guide, our full Gardiner bars guide, and our full Gardiner hotels guide.

Seasonal Timing

Summer is the window when Yellowstone Pizza Company is most useful , and most crowded. A pizza format works well in this context because it moves fast and feeds groups without fuss. In winter, Gardiner stays open (unlike most of Yellowstone's gateway towns), and the north entrance remains the only year-round road into the park, so the venue likely sees a quieter but consistent local trade. If you are visiting in late fall or winter for snowcoach tours or wildlife watching, expect a much calmer experience at every table in town, including here. For things to do beyond eating, check our full Gardiner experiences guide.

How It Compares

Against Gardiner's other options, Yellowstone Pizza Company fills a specific slot: fast, casual, group-friendly. For a broader view of where it sits in the local dining picture, see the comparison section below.