Bear Pit - Yellowstone National Park

Rowr! If you had asked me to describe a bar called Bear Pit, that's not what I would have imagined. This is the next bar of old faith! Need a drink...

This is the Old Faithful Inn Bear Pit Lounge with seating opposite the back entrance of the historic building. While the line for the dining room...

Finding excellent food at Yellowstone National Park is a trick, so Bear Pit is a great victory for me. The menu is very limited--damped edamame, bison brat,...

The building is truly remarkable—it's as grand as a cathedral yet manages to feel warm and inviting. The dining room is elegantly furnished, with tables arranged in a way that allows for privacy from other diners. The waitstaff are incredibly friendly and handle their duties with grace. The food is quite good; while the salads might be a bit simple, the appetizers, soups, and main courses are outstanding. There's also a great selection of wines.

However, recent changes due to the pandemic have altered the dining experience quite a bit. Their offerings have diminished, and reservations are now handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The buffet is rather limited and doesn't provide a wide variety. That said, some of the food is still good, and my family enjoyed the meat selections. The Old Faithful Inn Dining Room remains a wonderful place, and I sincerely hope it can return to the beloved spot I've come to cherish. I have great faith that they can recover and thrive again. It’s clear that the pandemic has impacted not just our lives but also the restaurant industry as a whole.