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Prospector

209 US Hwy 212, Cooke City, MT 59020-1119
406 838 2251
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Ranked #7 of 7 restaurants in Cooke City
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
- 29 Apr 2013
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Cooke City, Montana, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Their menu is also comparable to Denny's with an umph. There are some really good meat-eaters options and dinner or lunch is probably the best. Not many options for vegetarians. The service really depends on who is serving you and what type of service you prefer. The options are very limited when the town is dead. But they are one... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We didn't expect much from a half-closed town at the end of a season, and condisering that, the food was fine. Nothing memorable, but pretty good.

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Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

Menu had minimal meatless choices and when we asked could we get menu items without the meat, we were told no because the sandwiches and such were all pre-prepared. Spaghetti was nothing special with plain marinara sauce. Menu said salad and bread, but had to ask for salad and felt like we put out the waitress to get it. Never... More

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Viborg, Denmark
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

Memory is playing tricks after a holiday, tightly packed with experiences. But we still remember the Prospectors chili.... The waitress was not too fast. Guess she was bored. Not much to do on a sunday night. Most of the guests were in the casino. But the food was well worth waiting for. And we'd recommend this place anytime. Nice setting,... More

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Whitefish, Montana
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I ate a juicy lucy every day for lunch there. Also had a cut of prime rib one night for dinner. Without a doubt excellent food, but once the town closes its restaurant doors you're on your own for food. Thankfully the Soda Butte Lodge had pizza to whip up after hours.

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Conrad, MT
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Service was fast and the food was great. We had filet mignon and chicken fried steak.

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Billings, Montana
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35 reviews 35 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We went in to grab a burger and the service was very slow. I was taken back by this, because there were not many people in there. When the food arrived, the burger's were dry and nasty, like they had been siiting under a heat lamp for an extended period of time. If you are in town, there are several... More

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Nebo, NC
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41 reviews 41 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We had dinner and breakfast at the Prospector and were well pleased with our meals. The interior is spacious with a quaint decor. Our servers were outgoing and prompt. (At the morning meal, a server was late and the lone host did a good job of taking care of everyone until help arrived.) The food was served hot, portions were... More

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Casper
2 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

I have been visiting Yellowstone ever since I was little...every year...like clockwork. My husband and I went into "The Prospector" Soda Butte Lodge to have a hamburger and were seated in the dining room. When the rough looking male server waited on us..he gave us a Lunch menu. We looked at our watch and with it being 5pm...we asked, "Are... More

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Troy, Michigan
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180 reviews 180 reviews
81 restaurant reviews
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

We drove over the Beartooth Highway (amazing BTW) on our way into Yellowstone and stopped for lunch here when we reached Cooke City. My husband ordered a Mexican rice stew which was very nicely flavored. He also had the Buffalo Chicken Salad. I had the Chicken Caesar Wrap and fries. Everything was very fresh. The fries looked they had just... More

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