Bar T 5 — Restaurant in Jackson

There were 5 people in our group; my husband, 2 sons, my mom and myself. We are COVID conscious especially my mom who is older. I am especially writing this review because of that. We were greeted at the entrance to the parking lot by a young man wearing a bandanna as his mask (it is a wagon train after all and that is an acceptable mask. He made sure we had reservations. The young ladies directed us in the parking lot, wearing masks. They instructed us to sit in the open air shelter but please distance from other groups. While waiting for the wagon train to begin. We SAW them washing down the wagon seats and handles to get on the wagon. The owner greeted us, wearing a mask and said any time anyone was close to us they would wear a mask. And, we needed to do the same. Our family of 5 was assigned to sit at the front of the wagon. Another couple was assigned to the back of the wagon. (Normally I’m guessing this wagon could have held 20 people.) Our driver wore a mask and she was great at answering all our questions while driving. (Watch out for the “bad guys” as my boys called them, wearing bandanna masks too.) Dinner: We had our own table assigned, even the other couple on our wagon had their own table. The meals were in “to go” containers and we were dismissed one table at a time to get our dinners and drinks so we still could see the pots of food cooking and have a little feel of being at a wagon train meal. Then we had a server wearing a mask who truly brought us as many drink and extra meals as our table or another table wanted. After dinner we were asked to throw our own trash away and that was no problem either. Then came the show! Wow! It was fun, it was great, and the fiddle player...she was the best!!! (Sorry guys! Lol) And the mountain man was great too! After the show, we were told a second wagon train had arrived. If we could line up and stay 6 feet apart and to the right they would finish disinfecting the wagons to take us back down the mountain. The other wagon train folks coming in for dinner were told the same thing only wait for the servers to disinfecting the tables before they sat down. How much more COVID aware could they have been? To the reviewer who said no regard for COVID, you obviously did not look around as we saw and experienced what they were doing. The chicken was amazing as that’s what I ate (my husband is a beef type of guy), plenty of food and drink refills! The beans and dessert were a favorite too. Very talented musicians! It was a fun experience and I would recommend this to others visiting the area. The owner that we met was personable and you could tell he & his wife do this with their whole heart! It is not just a business but a passion for them. Thanks for a family memory we will never forget! Thanks for being open and doing all you can for us...

We recently attended the T Bar 5 Chuckwagon Dinner and Show and had a somewhat mixed experience. The atmosphere was cool, reminiscent of an old western ranch, which added to the overall ambiance. However, there were aspects of the visit that left us underwhelmed.

First, the food was a disappointment. It fell short of our expectations, leaving us with the impression that more attention could be given to the quality and taste. It would greatly enhance the experience if the food was improved to make it more enjoyable.

Additionally, we noticed that the staff seemed undertrained. This was evident in their lack of equine knowledge driving teams of 2,000 lbs draft horses not understanding the difference between a stallion & gelding.

While I absolutely hate to say this the show itself consisted mostly of bad music and old, corny jokes. While some may find this type of entertainment charming, we felt that it didn't quite meet our expectations for Jackson Hole, one of the wealthiest areas in Wyoming. We believe that incorporating more authentic elements and refining the performance could enhance the overall experience.

It's worth noting that the T Bar 5 Chuckwagon Dinner and Show has been operating successfully for 50 years, so they must be doing something right!!! However, from our perspective, we would suggest charging a higher price to allow for improvements in the food quality and overall authenticity. This could potentially lead less work & more profitability for the ranch and a more authentic satisfying experience for guests.

Interestingly, despite our reservations, our kids absolutely loved the experience. It seems to have a particular charm that appeals to younger audiences.

While the T Bar 5 Chuckwagon Dinner and Show offered a cool atmosphere, it fell short in the food quality & parking was interesting… almost dangerous as they had guest parking head to tail and very close. This could be very dangerous forbidden a fire or emergency. We believe that with a few adjustments, this long-standing establishment could enhance its offerings and deliver a more memorable and...

This place is the only reservation I made that didn’t extend any courtesy or care when the pandemic came into the picture. Other reservations for lodging and food and drink dropped me a line to either ask if my plans had changed, or to assure me they were doing everything possible to ensure my safety and pleasant experience. The Bar T 5 people— they just emailed a receipt when they charged my credit card. Upon arriving, the hostess told me that, since I had made a reservation through “central reservations” I had not paid the tip. I could either pay the cashier or the driver. Really? An extorted tip. I think not. The greeting from the owner included sarcastic remarks about wearing a mask. Not okay. I have lost a friend and family member to COVID-19 and find the flippant attitude of a business owner entirely inappropriate. The wagon ride was the bright spot. Our team driver was knowledgeable and well trained. The horse team was calm and steady. This place uses national forest for their venue. Not sure how I feel about that. Knowing my tax dollars are supporting their private enterprise does not give me warm and fuzzy feelings. The food was terrible. It didn’t help that, due to the pandemic, we were handed styrofoam takeaway containers. No opportunity to select what we wanted. The beef was virtually unrecognizable. The chicken swimming in sauce, the corn cooked to death. And the signature beans? What is that flavor? Pineapple? Then there were our “assigned servers”. Another opportunity to extort tips. We weren’t keen on the “all you can eat” aspect, for obvious reasons. I gave Rex, our server, a $3 tip for two styrofoam cups of brown water that was advertised as coffee. Rex seemed disappointed. I know I was. The music started with some promise. The musicians were good. Professional quality performance. But when the set ended thanking our veterans with a song that seemed to credit them with helping God make the birds sing, I was over it. Nope. Just don’t do it. Spend your hard earned...