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    Freeway Tavern

    4.2 (106 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Amber S.

    Amazing service and great food!! Smaller area but happy atmosphere! Food was very delicious with hand cut fries and lots of handmade food. It was cash only though. Very family friendly and my family enjoyed it. When you think of hole in the wall you should think of this place!!

    Wop Chop with Jo-Jo's fries and a can of Draught Works IPA made in nearby Missoula.
    Colin O.

    You really need to stop eating at Arby's. They may have the meats but these guys have the Wop Chop. The Wop Chop is a really unique twist on a pork sandwich. The chop is tenderized and deep fried to a golden crisp. The chop is then placed on a simple but tasty bun with sliced onions and a couple pickle slices. Pair the burger with a can of local IPA from Draught Works based in Missoula. The IPA has a crisp bite with a smooth finish. Really good job, guys. The Wop Chop comes without cheese. Trust me, you don't need any. Add some mayo with their horseradish sauce the result will be a super tasty sandwich that isn't greasy nor masked by the cheese. Let those flavours sing! Skip the homemade fries. They are crispy and definitely a solid choice. Instead, get the Jo-Jos fries. Essentially, homemade potato wedges served with a side of sour cream. Give this small tavern your cash. They have earned it. The food is solid.

    Hank H.

    I first heard about this place years ago from the Man VS Food episode when he went to Butte. Since then I made it a point to get a Whop Chop whenever I go through Butte. Before the show I never even heard of a whop chop. Since my first one, I have been hooked. The combo of pork, onion, pickles and mustard work perfectly together. The Freeway Tavern is a dive bar, no question about it, and the service can be a little rough. It is worth a visit for the whop chop. I have never had anything else there but that. Their location is right off the highway, so it is easy to get to and then back on I90. Worth a visit for the whop chop for sure.

    Wop Chop!
    Michael Y.

    Divey. Plenty of parking. Had to try the iconic "Wop Chop". A deep fried pork chop about an inch thick and covered in batter. Some reviewers claimed that it wasn't as good as it used to be. Well it's the first time I've been, and it was awesome! Perfectly cooked and juicy

    Wop chop
    Tom B.

    It's little bar restaurant with lots of locals famous for the wop chop sandwich. It was really unique and good plus I had the breaded mushrooms which were also good. It's a pork loin sandwich which Butte is famous for. It's worth trying

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    FoodLover F.

    Wop Chop....deep fried pork loin on a bun with a slice of raw onion and some pickles and mustard not my kinda sandwich but the hubby loved it it comes with fries or "jo-jo" and we got the wedges of potatoes which come with sour cream really nice lady working the bar and serving us we came here on our way to Missoula after spending five days at a lodge on the Big Hole River we also stopped at Butte Copper Company and bought two copper mugs for Moscow Mules

    Whop chop (pork chop sandwich). Highly recommend! A local favourite

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    12 years ago

    Yum! Wop Chop is really great. Drove through on a road trip and this place does not disappoint!

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    We had wop-chops to go. They were great. The pork chop was thick and cooked perfectly. A perfect and filling sandwich to eat on the road.

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    13 years ago

    Had the Wop Chop, was tasty but not something I would go outta my way for....but to each his own. CASH ONLY!!!!

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    12 years ago

    Great service and an awesome chop. They call it a whop, chop. Lots of breading, but tasty. Kind of cool to be able to eat at the bar.

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    13 years ago

    Traveling from chicago my boyfriend introduced me to this gem. Best Pork sandwich ever!!! I love the WHOP CHOP!!!!!!

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    Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub

    Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub

    4.7
    (122 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This spot has easily become a must-visit whenever I'm in Butte for work. Johnny has a way of making…read moreyou feel like part of the family from the moment you walk in. The Guinness is always poured to perfection, complete with impressive beer art. The fish and chips remain my go-to, but I tried the pub burger today and it was spot on--perfectly cooked and served on a pretzel bun that really sets it apart. The entire staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. If you're looking for an authentic Irish pub vibe, it's tough to find a place that does it better.

    Since we were visiting a town with the highest per capita Irish population, we initially set out to…read morefind a traditional, historic Irish spot. While this restaurant came highly recommended by everyone we asked, I hesitated at first because it wasn't a historic building. It seems most if not all historical restaurants are long gone. Ultimately, we decided to give it a try--and I am so glad we did! We shared the the shepherd's pie and bread pudding for dessert. We hesitated at first with the shepherds pie as it was not the typical recipe, this was made with lamb and topped with colcannon potatoes. I was pleasantly surprised when the kitchen thoughtfully split our plate for us. Because our friends weren't familiar with those potatoes, they settled on the fish instead, ordering the 2-piece and 3-piece cod dinners. They thought the fish was fantastic and the lamb shepherd's pie was absolutely delicious. The bread pudding was excellent too. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and we highly recommend stopping in!

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    Montana's Rib and Chop House

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    Hands down one of the best steaks I've ever had, including the ones I cook at home or have had at a…read more"fine dining" restaurant like Ruth's Chris. Service and ambiance were perfect after a long hard day of work and travel. The only blotch on an otherwise perfect meal was the crème brûlée; it was gritty, too thick, and the sugar was poorly caramelized. Skip the dessert, enjoy the meal. If you find yourself in Butte, for any reason, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed (except in the crepe brûlée).

    We're staying at the hotel and I ordered some food to go for us to eat outside near the pool. The…read morekids meals were fine- they had the ribs and I had the chicken wings and a wedge salad. The things that aggravated me were the fact that the kids meals were advertised as coming with a drink and a souvenir cup, (my kids were excited to get it) but the very young woman at the hostess stand who took my order first told me I was mistaken, then mumbled something about it not being on her computer so we needed to order/pay for it separately. I waited forever in for the food only to find that it was ready, but no one ever called me despite having my number. We were given no utensils despite leaving a nice tip. Food-wise everything tasted ok (the kids liked the ribs), but the wedge salad was horribly basic - literally half a salad with blue cheese dressing and prepackaged bacon-bits, and some sprinkles of old scallions. There was no tomato, there was no crumbled blue cheese, there was no egg. This was nothing that you would expect from a restaurant. I actually called to find out if they had forgotten to add things to it but, nope!

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