Pinky Gs Pizzeria

Pinky G's Pizzeria is a New York-style pizza joint downstairs from the historic Pink Garter Theatre at 50 W Broadway in downtown Jackson, in operation since 2011 and featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Hand-tossed pies, late hours, and a casual basement-bar atmosphere. The right fit is travelers and locals wanting a fast, casual, late-night-friendly slice or pie, plus group bookings looking for a no-fuss dinner option. The wrong fit is anyone wanting Neapolitan-style or refined Italian; Pinky G's is unapologetically New York-leaning American pizza.

What's available

A casual pizzeria with classic NY-style hand-tossed pies, calzones, salads, appetizers, and a full bar. Menu mixes traditional (pepperoni, margherita, sausage) with named house creations ("Abe Froman," "Godzilla," etc.). Dine-in and takeout. Open daily 11am to 10pm, year-round. The basement room runs lively, with the Pink Garter Theatre upstairs occasionally pushing late-night traffic into the pizzeria after shows.

Why people eat here

Three reasons. First, the pizza is honestly good NY-style. The crust holds up, the cheese-and-sauce ratio is right, and the pies are large enough to share. Second, the location and pricing are friendly. Walking distance to most downtown lodging, with prices that work for a family or group meal without ceremony. Third, the late-evening hours pair well with the bar scene; you can stop in at 9:30pm after drinks and still get fed.

Other similar businesses

The Jackson pizza peer set includes Yeah Buddy Pizza (upstairs Neapolitan with game-meat sausages, more refined). Pinky G's lane is classic American NY-style with a divey-bar feel; for that specific format, it owns the niche. For Italian-leaning pizza and pasta, route to Calico in Wilson or Il Villaggio Osteria in Teton Village.

How to plan a visit

Walk in during open hours; reservations are not the format. Expect waits at peak weekend dinner; arrive early or late for shorter lines. Takeout works for travelers wanting to eat at lodging; call ahead for shorter pickup wait. Walking distance from any downtown lodging.

Where this gets tricky

Two honest tradeoffs. First, peak waits are real, especially on summer and ski-season weekends. Second, the basement room runs loud at peak; not the format for a quiet dinner.

Local tip

Order one of the named house pies (the "Abe Froman" sausage-and-pepper is a favorite) for a more memorable order than a standard pepperoni. Pair with a Wyoming-brewed beer (Snake River, Roadhouse, Melvin) for the local touch. For takeout, the pies travel well; call ahead and pick up on the way back to lodging if you don't want to fight the basement-room crowd.

Final word

For NY-style pizza in downtown Jackson with a casual, late-night-friendly basement room and honest hand-tossed pies, Pinky G's is the right call. Walk in, plan around the rush, and order a named pie.

FAQ

Are reservations available?

No, walk-in only.

What are the hours?

Open daily, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is takeout available?

Yes. Call ahead for shorter pickup wait.

Where is it?

50 W Broadway, downstairs from the Pink Garter Theatre in downtown Jackson.