Lonely Planet

"This old-style malt-and-greasy-burger stand has been proudly clogging arteries since 1960. It’s neither gourmet nor all that cheap, but really, where else are you going to dive into a half-pound elk burger followed by a huckleberry shake?"

10Best

"The top 10 winners in the category Best Elk Burger in Montana - The Corral, Gardiner."

Roadtrippers

"Arguably not just the best burger in town, but in the whole state. Consider sharing one, they are big and they are in no hurry to get it to you. Try an elk burger for some additional local flavor. Their logo says it all 'home of the hateful hamburger', this has been a Gardiner institution for as long as anyone can remember."

Jennifer Daskevich

"Best Elk Burger in Montana: The Corral - In the town of Gardiner serves their half-pound elk burger with portobello mushrooms and tangy blue cheese on a brioche bun."

Flying Pig

"The Corral is a cozy burger joint and one of Gardiner, Montana’s most established businesses. Ask anyone in town, and they’ll confirm that the Elk Burger is the very best. Since 1960, The Corral’s reputation has rested on burgers. Namely, generous-sized patties, think elk, topped with American cheese, bacon, and veggies. From bun to bun, they sit on your plate about 7 inches tall! Best paired with hand-cut fries."

Wendy Altschuler

"Big game meat is widely eaten across the state, and restaurants regularly offer elk burgers year-round. Said to be leaner and higher in protein than beef, elk burgers are eaten with the traditional toppings of lettuce, onion, and tomato. The Corral—a cozy, rustic restaurant in Gardiner—serves up a mean elk burger."