An Elevated Dining Experience in the Heart of Gillette
At 1892 Restaurant & Lounge, we believe exceptional dining begins with intention. Nestled in historic downtown Gillette, Wyoming, our intimate restaurant brings together scratch-made cuisine, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, rustic Italian influences, and handcrafted cocktails.
From an evening out to one of our signature culinary experiences, every detail is designed to bring people together through food, hospitality, and memorable moments.
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Menu
Starters
These dishes are great for sharing
Fried Manchego
Spanish Manchego cheese fried golden crisp, served with our apricot sage dipping sauce.
$16
Blackened Shrimp
Cajun-spiced shrimp, seared and served with house made remoulade.
$20.00
Crab Cakes
Golden- seared lump crab cakes with house aioli tartar sauce, finished with a bright citrus carrot salad.
$16
Tallow Fries
Hand cut fries fried in our beef tallow tossed with salt and pepper, served with smokey ketchup.
$12
Sides
Garden Salad
Spring greens, with your choice of house ranch or champagne vinaigrette.
$8
Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, lemon zest and shaved parmesan.
$12
Italian Rolls
Chef's selection if Italian rolls, served with house whipped garlic and herb butter.
$10
Pasta
Beef Ragu
Tender slow-roasted beef in a rich savory ragu, tossed with pappardelle pasta and finished with parmesan cheese and micro greens.
$20
Cacio E Pepe
Creamy parmesan and black pepper cream sauce, tossed with our Italian pasta and crispy Guanciale.
$20
Protein
Shrimp
$11Steak Bites
$11
Tortelloni
Gluten free four cheese tortelloni served with creamy red sauce. Served with grated parmesan and herbs.
$20
Protein
Shrimp
$11Steak Bites
$11
Signature Dishes
Porcini Steak
8 oz baseball steak seared to perfection at medium rare, served with garlic mashed potatoes, and a red wine au jus.
$35
Protein
Shrimp
$11Steak Bites
$11
Pan Seared Branzino
Mediterranean Seabass seared, served with brown butter carrot puree and a white wine butter sauce finished with lemon zest and microgreens.
$26
Cod & Frites
Buttery Cod pan-seared, served with our tallow fries, malt vinegar aioli and fried capers.
$24
Hunter Reserve Steak
8 oz, prime cut, seared medium-rare and served with house Hunter sauce, brown butter carrot puree and mashed potatoes.
$32
Herb Crusted Pork Chop
14 oz bone-in pork chop, herb crusted and seared, finished with an apricot sage glaze and served with a brown butter carrot puree, mashed potatoes and a rosemary -thyme cream sauce.
$33
Desserts
Tiramisu
Delicate layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, silky mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder.
$15
Signature Slice
House made cake, gluten free and made with monk fruit. Ask server for current selection.
$9
Cannoli
Traditional cannoli with mini chocolate chips, light crunchy and delicious.
$16
Zeppolis
Italian donuts, ask for current selection.
$13
Experiences
Our Story
1892 Restaurant & Lounge
More Than a Restaurant. A Place to Gather.
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Gillette, Wyoming, 1892 Restaurant & Lounge was born from a simple belief: great food has the power to bring people together, create lasting memories, and turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary.
As a chef and restaurant owner, my vision for 1892 has always been about more than simply serving a beautiful plate of food. I wanted to create a place where people could slow down, reconnect, celebrate life's moments, and experience the kind of genuine hospitality that makes them feel right at home.
At 1892, we believe exceptional dining begins with intention.
Our kitchen is rooted in the art of scratch-made cooking, with a passion for thoughtfully sourced ingredients, seasonal flavors, and rustic Italian influences. We take pride in preparing our dishes to order, using traditional cooking techniques, avoiding seed oils and refined sugars, and allowing quality ingredients to speak for themselves.
From our carefully crafted dinner menu to our signature cocktails and thoughtfully curated wine selection, every detail reflects our commitment to quality without pretension.
But what truly makes 1892 special goes beyond what's on the plate.
We believe dining should be an experience. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, an evening shared with friends, a special celebration, or one of our signature culinary tastings and themed events, we strive to create moments that bring our community together.
Our intimate dining room allows us to offer something increasingly rare: a personal connection with our guests. We want to know the people who walk through our doors, remember the moments they celebrate with us, and welcome them back like old friends.
As a locally owned small business, we are incredibly proud to be part of the Gillette community. Every reservation, every shared meal, and every guest who chooses to spend an evening with us allows us to continue doing what we love.
1892 isn't about being the fanciest restaurant in the room. It's about being a place where exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connections come together.
Because at the end of the evening, we hope you leave with more than a wonderful meal.
We hope you leave with a memory.
Welcome to 1892 Restaurant & Lounge. We're so glad you're here.
— Chef & Owner, 1892 Restaurant & Lounge
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Address
Phone- 307-670-5324
Email- 1892restaurant@gmail.com
Located in the heart of downtown Gillette, 206 S Gillette Ave.
November Hours
Open Black Friday for Brunch
11 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday - Saturday: 5-9 PM
Sunday Brunch: November 22 only, 11 AM - 2 PM
Closed Mondays & all other Sundays
December Hours
Closed Christmas Eve & Chritmas Day. Will be closed the 30th.
Wednesday - Saturday: 5-9 PM
Sunday Brunch: 11 AM - 2 PM
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays