Elisa’s guidebook to Butte, MT
Recreation
Excellent ski hill under 1 hour outside of Butte. The views of Georgetown Lake and surrounding mountains from the hill are breathtaking! This hill is a hidden gem in Montana with lift ticket rates that are much lower than more popular ski hills like Big Sky and Whitefish Mountain. Stop in at The Gables in Georgetown 5 minutes off the mountain for a cold beer and some great bar food. Definitely order the buffalo chips as a side or starter. Great burgers and chicken. Careful, because they don't call it "the trap" for no reason.
54 locals recommend
Discovery Ski Area
180 Discovery Basin RdExcellent ski hill under 1 hour outside of Butte. The views of Georgetown Lake and surrounding mountains from the hill are breathtaking! This hill is a hidden gem in Montana with lift ticket rates that are much lower than more popular ski hills like Big Sky and Whitefish Mountain. Stop in at The Gables in Georgetown 5 minutes off the mountain for a cold beer and some great bar food. Definitely order the buffalo chips as a side or starter. Great burgers and chicken. Careful, because they don't call it "the trap" for no reason.
Food scene
Lydia's restaurant is a nostalgic favorite 5 minutes from the house. Definitely opt to sit in the cozy retro lounge and order a martini and some apps! Halibut bites, stuffed portobellos, anything steak.
9 locals recommend
Lydia's Supper Club
4915 Harrison AveLydia's restaurant is a nostalgic favorite 5 minutes from the house. Definitely opt to sit in the cozy retro lounge and order a martini and some apps! Halibut bites, stuffed portobellos, anything steak.
Excellent and authentic Italian food serving individual dishes or family style. The filet mignon here is melt in your mouth and they serve a great cocktail.
8 locals recommend
La Casa Toscana Italian Food and Catering Services
53 E Park StExcellent and authentic Italian food serving individual dishes or family style. The filet mignon here is melt in your mouth and they serve a great cocktail.
Freeway Tavern
2001 South Montana StreetYou must stop here to try Butte's best pork chop sandwich.
Great place to eat! Everyone loves the filet here. The extremely lightly breaded shrimp are the perfect accompaniment.
16 locals recommend
Casagranda's Steakhouse & Guido's Bar
801 Utah AveGreat place to eat! Everyone loves the filet here. The extremely lightly breaded shrimp are the perfect accompaniment.
This is a great steakhouse in nearby Anaconda 20 minutes away if you're in the mood for some new scenery.
9 locals recommend
Barclay II Supper Club
1300 E Commercial AveThis is a great steakhouse in nearby Anaconda 20 minutes away if you're in the mood for some new scenery.
Fresh and local butcher for all things meat and beyond. Definitely forego the grocery store and shop here if you're going to barbeque.
Western Meat & Sausage Block
820 Dewey BoulevardFresh and local butcher for all things meat and beyond. Definitely forego the grocery store and shop here if you're going to barbeque.
This is a very cute little market with an outstanding wine selection and many unique imported foods and ingredients. Shop here to create your own charcuterie board along with some lovely pickled vegetables and and fresh salsas made in store.
9 locals recommend
Front Street Market & Catering
8 W Front StThis is a very cute little market with an outstanding wine selection and many unique imported foods and ingredients. Shop here to create your own charcuterie board along with some lovely pickled vegetables and and fresh salsas made in store.
This is a great place to stop in for a craft cocktail, a variety of microbrews and some small plates to share.
9 locals recommend
Slainte Butte America Pub
8 South Montana StreetThis is a great place to stop in for a craft cocktail, a variety of microbrews and some small plates to share.