Jackson

Wild Sage is a genuinely surprising wine destination for Jackson — a lodge-dining room that earns its Wine Spectator badge with France and California depth that few mountain-town restaurants bother to build. Prices trend high, but if you're already eating here, lean into the Burgundy section and let the fireplace do the rest.

Glorietta is doing something genuinely uncommon for a mountain resort town: running a focused, Italy-first wine program that actually earns its Wine Spectator credential. Prices run steep — this is Jackson Hole, after all — but if you're after serious Italian wine with your house-made pasta, this is your spot.

The Silver Dollar Grill isn't going to blow any wine nerds away, but it's a dependable, well-maintained list that respects its audience and earns its Award of Excellence. If you're in Jackson and ordering a serious piece of Wyoming beef, you'll drink well here — just come in with a budget and skip the Caymus.

The Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse has a sommelier, a Wine Spectator credential, and a list that knows its audience — which is Jackson tourists who want great steak and great Napa Cab, full stop. Send a friend here if they want a proper California red with a serious piece of beef; just warn them to skip Opus One and let Jordan do the work.