What’s New in Jackson Hole?

Every year brings something new to the Hole, be it a business, eatery, watering hole, hotel/resort, or family activity. And 2025 is jam-packed with robust new experiences, retail additions, a range of dining options, and more!

 

EATS

Aurora

There’s a new shining star at the summit of Snow King Mountain: the brand-new Aurora restaurant (photographed below). It’s up here where you’ll experience fine dining in this tri-level building, with the best views of the sprawling town of Jackson and the Tetons.

 

The restaurant’s rooftop deck is a delightful bonus and the perfect venue to eat small bites and enjoy cocktails (reservations are not required). The patio features an expanded indoor and outdoor dining space with panoramic views.

Aurora’s menu emphasizes locally-sourced ingredients and a refined wine and cocktail list. Before or after dinner, you can explore the universe at Snow King’s Observatory and Planetarium, the only mountaintop planetarium in the United States.

 

Reservations for Aurora are available on the Resy app.  Dinner service with a reservation includes a free gondola ride; walk-up and bar service require a gondola ticket.  Please check Resy to confirm availability.

 

Saffron Indian Restaurant

You can now experience the flavors of India in Jackson Hole. Saffron Indian Restaurant, at 225 No. Cache, opened at the end of May. It is  Jackson’s first “saffron-inspired” restaurant. The menu includes both traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine, such as dumplings, curry dishes, Tandoori breads and Biryani and vegetable entrees. The owners and staff are all from Nepal or India, and are bringing not only delicious food to Jackson, but culture as well. Call 307-264-1001 or visit saffronindianrestaurantjackson.com for more information.

 

Melvin Dojo

The recently opened Melvin Dojo, on Town Square below Roadhouse Pub and Brewhouse, bills itself as a late-night “dive bar” and restaurant offering a blend of Asian and American street food, along with its infamous craft beer.

 

Melvin and Roadhouse are under the umbrella of Pure Madness Brewery Group, which aims to harmonize their brands. Melvin Brewing’s “mothership” is in Alpine (a mere 45-minute drive south from Jackson), but its roots emanated from Jackson in the late, great Thai Me Up restaurant. And now it’s back with a lively atmosphere, music and is open late. Happy Hour runs from 8 to 10 p.m. nightly with $2 off all drafts and cans. A late-night menu drops at 10. Melvin Dojo’s hours are Sunday through Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Bunker JH
Located below Pinky G’s Pizzeria in the Pink Garter Plaza, Bunker JH is a sophisticated sports bar with an active twist: it’s an intimate space where refined cocktails meet recreational entertainment, complete with two PGA-endorsed golf and multi-sports simulators, pub food and pizza from Pinky’s, a private suite, and a premium bar. There are golf-themed cocktails such as The Green Jacket and The Mulligan and a selection of beer on tap. Bunker JH is currently open from 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. To book a tee time, visit bunkerjh.com, or call 307-201-1072.

 

Haagen-Dazs on Town Square, a local and tourist favorite, recently remodeled its store, making the creamy sweets and treats all the tastier!

 

Tram Dock

Walk through the doors of one of the original tram cars into one of the best après scenes in Teton Village. Located at the base of the aerial tram in the heart of Teton Village, Tram Dock — which debuted this past ski season — not only serves a great menu of food and drinks but also has a connection to Jackson Hole’s culture, both past and present. There is outdoor seating, too, on a comfortable patio with music and drinks at the four-sided bar and a menu fit to satisfy every appetite, including a kids’ menu.

 

 

RECENT RETAIL OPENINGS

Lodge & Letter on Deloney features finely curated home goods and gifts and women’s clothing. The gifts tell a story and the clothes are perfect for any type of forecast in the Tetons. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

 

Wild Cargo is a men’s apparel and gear shop located at 50 W Broadway, Suite 101. The store carries brands such as Beringia, Ace Riverton, BN3H, and Taylor Stitch. There is also a selection of headwear, sunglasses, footwear, home goods, and a variety of accessories.

 

There’s a new women’s clothing store in town with Teton/Western inspiration. PiperJH features an eclectic array of brands such as Rachel Comey, EB Denim and Vanessa Bruno. The store also sells accessories, including jewelry, eyewear, shoes, fragrances, and home goods. PiperJH is at 50 S King St.

 

Teton Toys, which spent 15 years located in the basement of the prominent corner building downtown at 10 E. Broadway Ave., has moved to its new location at 225 N. Cache. The new storefront is nearly double in size, has a play area and is in a more central, distinct location for customers. “It’s a piece of Americana that has largely disappeared,” Wess Gardner, owner and founder of Teton Toys, said. “And it’s cool to have a part in bringing it back.”

 

3BIRDWyoming is a brand born here in the Equality State by three Jacksonites. It’s men’s adventure apparel can be found online at 3BIRD.com, but some of its clothing (see photo below) can also be purchased at Wild Cargo and Westbank Anglers. Experiences in the mountains, around the water and on the road have influenced the pieces it designs. 3BIRD uses recycled and repurposed materials. According to the website, the collections “blend generational aesthetics with all-season function for familiar and unfamiliar experiences… our refined yet easygoing approach to designing ageless classics is to make your life better, more comfortable and inspire you to look, feel, and be your best.”

OTHER NEW ADDITIONS

 

Wyoming Stargazing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based here that provides public and private engaging, entertaining and educational astronomy programs for the many millions of visitors who come through Jackson Hole every year, as well as for local residents. This year, the organization and its partner Earth and Sky Safaris began offering wildlife tours in Grand Teton National Park day or night. Its signature sunset safari and night sky tour is its most popular offering. Visit wyomingstargazing.org for more information.

Longtime wildlife tour operator Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris also now offers sunset safaris and stargazing tours in the park. These tours range from 2 to 8 hours and include snacks or dinner, depending on the package you choose.