This is my first review and I feel this place deserved a different review than what I've seen on here. I believe the problem was that we chose this place for lunch based off of the dinner reviews. Now don't get me wrong. The staff here were very friendly and helped us understand what the deal was with how to go down the cafeteria lunch line. Although, we only had two options(a cold roast beef sandwich or a cheap stir fry). Our glasses of wine were only $3, but from the reviews it sounded like they had cocktails too, so that was a little disappointing. The part that ended up being the biggest disappointment was the price for the meal. $15 for a cold sandwich, cold rice salad and a small bowl of salad(where only cream based dressings were available). Overall, the three of us who came in from out of town, seemed quite deceived. It looks like a nice, white table cloth place to eat and drink at. Then, you get served cheap, not so good food that isn't priced cheap at all! We are very disappointed and will never plan on coming back to this place. read more

What a delicious meal with charming wait staff. The dinner was tantalizing from the sausage and zucchini soup to the caprese salad with the most delicious goat cheese to the artichoke and sun dried tomato ravioli. Will definite return when traveling through Butte MT. read more

Been several times. Food is amazing. You have to try the orange cinnamon buns!!! The sausage biscuits and gravy are enough to feed an army. Get the half order or you'll bust. read more

Awesome dinner. Wonderfully prepared, lots of variety but small portions so you can eat it all!! Sweet servers as well. Very Butte, very awesome. read more

Best Restaurant in Butte and in my estimation , having lived in the cities of Hamilton, Great Falls, Missoula,and Butte in Montana over a period of 30+ years, the best in the State! Consistent Quality and Excellent Service ! read more

Love their food but menu is limited. Love beef Wellington but not with a hollandaise sauce. Overall though I like it.

I did not like this restaurant at all. They had over cooked food and UNDER cooked food set on our table and I have not eaten there since and that was two years ago. The food made me sick read more

Surprisingly over rated! Not much food for the cost and it really wasn't very good! New Years Eve dinner Sole with crab encruste, was not impressed. Waiter was very good, excellent service. read more

Absolutely our favorite restaurant in Butte. We gladly make the hour drive from Helena to go to this upscale restaurant. Great good, great service, great atmosphere and great prices. read more

Classic French dishes in an old uptown building in Butte - what a treat for our anniversary road trip. I had Coquille St Jacques - rich, creamy, no longer politically-correct, but absolutely flawless and delicious and far superior to today's scallop prep methods. Partner had lemon-ricotta-pistachio ravioli that was outrageously good. Corn chowder soup and stuffed clams and hot, fresh bread came first. The meal is served French-style with several courses, so if you order an appetizer, be prepared to take some of your main course with you. The only reason I'm deducting a star is that some of the staff were a bit challenged in service for this quality of restaurant. I had ordered a cup of decaf to have before the meal and it didn't come out until after they brought the soup. In addition, we had to ask numerous times to get our water refilled. A little training of the help would go a long way toward making this an exceptional dining experience. read more

This place doubles as my favorite fine dining and favorite casual lunch spot in Butte. Grab high quality cafeteria lunch for less than you would spend at a fast food drive through. I suggest showing up on Mexican halibut day or turkey dinner day. Or show up for a white tablecloth dinner. Excellent dessert. The pecan ball has been a long time favorite that I always crave for special occasions. read more

They do it their way and it was a delightful meal. Tomatoes for the caprice salad from their own garden gives you a hint of their focus and the attention to doing things right. Not a lot of flexibility in the courses of the 4 course dinners, but just go with it and enjoy. We held our third dish, a fruit compote for dessert.. get the dinner bread right... an organic whole grain or the like and the five stars are deserved.. the wine selection is excellent and both wine and food prices are reasonable.. I had a lip smacking good Italian pinot gri, 'Lady Lola' read more

I eat the creme brulee for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 5 days a week.

This is the best restaurant in Southwest Montana, period. Uptown Cafe will not disappoint you. It is consistently excellent.

This is one of the nicest restaurants in Butte. We come here for all of our special occasions. They have buffet-style lunches where they offer two main courses, two soups, a salad bar, and various sides and desserts. For dinner, I really like the Filet Uptown. They also exhibit art for sale on the walls. Definitely one of my favorite places to go! read more

After reading great reviews online I decided I had to stop in to try this Butte classic (dining date, May 22, 2013). The menu was posted outside the clean historic building. I liked the dynamic menu, often a sign that the chef likes to cook with the seasons. One item stood out, the Beef Wellington. I couldn't wait to get a juicy pink hunk of tenderloin into my mouth. The inside of the establishment was warmly lit and the wall art gave it a modern feel. The greeting was great and I was led to a table immediately. I will say that the fine-dining décor (white table cloths) collided awkwardly with the uniforms of the staff. They were all wearing the kind of t-shirts you would expect at a bar and grill on the beach. I assume they were trying to go for a 'casual' vibe. Fine dining does not have to be pretentious but you can still put forth an inviting vibe without wearing it on your backs. Unfortunately for me, the casual attitude extended to the attention to detail and quality of nearly the entire meal. I ordered right away, "the Wellington please"! The meal came with something called Clams Maison and a Caesar salad. I was excited. I sampled some wine and chose a Pinot that was delicious and heavy. Not so appetizing was the dab of butter that graced the goblet it was served in. I am not a wine snob, but my favorite pairing for wine is...a clean glass. It begs the question, "if you cannot pay attention to the contamination you can see, how careful are you at preventing contamination by those things you cannot"? Next came the clams. Nothing gets my mouth watering quicker than succulent creatures from the seashore. If you're like me, nothing will disappoint faster than this "clam" dish as it lacked all that is good about clams. Fresh clams are delicious and need very little assistance in releasing their briny buttery flavor, therefore, you don't need to mess with them too much. Based on the menu description, I was expecting whole clams with a light herbed breading. What I got were two small scallop shells filled with pasty goo with a hint of clam flavor. It tasted like a small amount of canned and pureed clam meat had been mixed with warm flour paste. Besides, what is the idea behind a clam inside a scallop shell? Pick one or the other. Give me steamed clams, and I'll be as happy as one. I'll dance a jig for some tasty seared scallops. A pair of seashells filled with blended bivalve? That's a dish only suitable for the nondiscerning alley cat. I sent them back and was not offered a replacement. Ok, off to a rocky start, but I'm thinking it can only get better with the next course, Caesar salad. Can't go wrong there - fresh, crispy, sweet, hint of lemon, garlic, parm, and anchovy, am I right? Wrong. What I was served included mostly undressed bitter yellow hearts, except for the center of the plate where globs of what tasted and looked like mayonnaise was plopped randomly on a few of the leaves. To quote the play of the same name "for my own part, it was Greek to me". At first I thought I might of accidentally been served another salad so I asked "Is this the Caesar?" and sure enough it was. Bitterly disappointing. I nervously awaited the main course. Was I going to shell out $40 for an entirely lackluster dinner? My prospects looked grim. While waiting I saw a member of the kitchen staff go from the kitchen, out another door, and then return with a vacuum package of meat. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but at this point I am not inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt in terms of sourcing local beef. Along came the Wellington. It looked great aside from sitting in the center of a dizzying pattern of Hollandaise sauce. I asked for medium-rare and medium-rare it was. Regardless of its source, it tasted very nice. It actually redeemed much of the meal. I wanted to end on a good note so I decided not to take my chances with dessert. All courses arrived promptly and the staff dealt with my complaints with a smile. Uptown Diner. Ho hum. Considering the cost I expected much more. Hopefully the food quality will have gone up a notch next time I'm in town. I do plan on giving it another try. I realize that my visit was just a snapshot of how this or any restaurant performs. One kitchen staff member, server, and one off night for the chef/expediter can make for a bad dining experience. Maybe the wine glasses are the cleanest in town on other nights, someone temporarily lost the clam recipe, and the lights went out in the kitchen during the salad prep. I am willing to accept that my experience was outside the norm. That being said, for me to be willing to come back is generous as the overall dining experience really can't be taken as an average of visits but as a single experience. To me, being able to consistently put out good food is one of the many challenges of running a restaurant. Each plate is an opportunity to attract and keep customers. read more

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here last night. We are what most people consider food snobs. We have driven from California to Wisconsin, and now are on our way back to Wisconsin. This was the best food we have had the entire trip! Delicious, spot-on, perfection. Bravo !!! read more

Exceptionally slow. Waiter vanished. The food was good. My request for salad dressing on the side ignored. Wine list limited, some wines not available. Request for substitution ignored. PLUS VERY EXPENSIVE. read more

My favorite restaurant in Montana by a long shot. My family and I have been going here for years for celebrations, big and small, and just for fun because we love it so much. My favorite dishes are the chicken piccata (on a date) and beef Wellington (with the folks, I'm still a student!) The chicken piccata is as reasonable as it is delicious but the Wellington is a real treat! I feel like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu although I haven't explored too much of it because I just can't help but order my favorites! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and great location in historic uptown Butte! read more

Great little spot. I had the pork rib - it was well cooked and quite flavorful. The four course meal is a steal for the price. The serving sizes are pretty large, so I'd recommend saving room for the main course. Staff were friendly and courteous. read more

What a wonderful surprise to find this Gem of a restaurant. It's located in the Old town area, one block from the Finlen Hotel . Butte, Montana. We were given a recommendation by a family member who had dinner here last year. We are So glad we gave it a try. The service was pleasant, our waiter was knowledgeable on food presentation & specials. The Wine selection was as good, and not overly priced. The Food Was Wonderful. there are enough choices to please the most discrimination of palettes. The Prices were Very reasonable . I would have expected to pay more for such a meal. The dining area is nicely decorated with local artist painting. For Dinner it's white tablecloths & Candles. Lunch is casual , with a buffet offering. We tried the special of the evening which was a 4 course Dinner, Pork Medallions. The dining room is a nice size, table are not too close to each other than you hear others conversation. The restaurant was clean. You won't go away hungry. And the coffee was good. The dessert menu , was hard to choose a favorite. This Restaurant was a true find. I would highly recommend the Uptown & definitely come back next time I'm in Butte Montana. Forget the fast food places & treat yourself to real food at good prices, you wont regret it. read more

I was disappointed with the food. The server was eager -- a little like a parody of "Fargo" but still, he gets bonus points for being attentive. The problem was the food. I had tenderloin skewers that came on a sizzling hot dish. This meant the the rare tenderloin was overcooked by the time I got to the second skewer. But, the real problem was that the meat was over salted. I also had crab stuffed artichoke hearts with hollandaise. The crab was fishy instead of sweet but was overpowered by the hollandaise. That turned out to be the good part of the meal...I just sopped the meat and fish in hollandaise and gulped my wine to wash it down. We were passing through. This may be as good as Butte gets. I'll try another place next time. read more

I have been back twice since. The Uptown Cafe does not disappoint. Both times since have been impeccable. Definitely my go to restauran when in Butte! read more

I got a recommendation to eat here for our tenth wedding anniversary from a local source while vacationing in Butte. It is definitely an upscale restaurant. The staff was friendly at first. We had a party of 6. We were seated and served our drinks pretty quickly. They have a good wine selection. The wait for our food was about an hour and a half. Definitely not a family friendly place. I will say that the mushroom soup was very good. Four of is ordered pasta, none of which was any better than I could cook at home. When I asked to add shrimp to my pasta, I was treated as a burden and the server had to go and ask if it was acceptable( it was at three dollars a piece) The best meal was the pork medallions. Very flavorful and well planned palate wise. Three of us ordered Alfredo sauce and all of them were different textures. The staff became less professional and more haughty as the meal progressed. Checking their phones and forcing us to ask three or four times for drinks. I wouldn't waste my money. There are plenty of mom and pop type restaurants in Butte to choose from. read more

My wife and I love this place. The food is tasty, the service attentive and the ambiance pleasant. We are out of owners but look forward to the Uptown whenever passing through. read more

We were stopping in Butte only because it was the right mileage down the road for a rest for the night. We were referred to the Uptown Cafe by the owner of the Copper King Mansion. (Well worth a tour.) Why two chefs from Pittsburgh would choose to settle in Butte, Montana is a great mystery to me. I'm eternally grateful that they did. Great food and the prices were better than reasonable. I wish that there were more rogue chefs around to make a road trip more enjoyable. read more

One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Great menu, fantastic food. Never been dissapointed. I never visit Butte without a couple of meals here. Beef and Salmon Wellington yummy, Clams masion wonderful, Crab stuffed shrimp can't be missed. Great service and reasonable prices as well. Don't miss the Uptown Cafe. read more

I was greatly looking forward to dining here but the only thing extravagant was the price. I had fish. It was bland. Then I had mousse for dessert. It was frozen. It was quite pricey. The salad was good, but for the price I expected something special. It wasn't. read more

This is hands down one of the best restaurants in Montana. The service is great, comfortable atmosphere and the food is consistently fantastic. Everything is seasoned well and cooked to perfection. It is a great value for a four course meal costing around $25. We make the drive from Helena, which is about an hour away, to enjoy a night out at the Uptown Café. It surpasses anything offered in Helena and it is no surprise this establishment has been around so long. read more

The Beef Wellington was delicious...really, truly, one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Service was great, and I'm glad I read other Yelp reviews and made a reservation a couple of weeks before we passed through town to Anaconda. read more

I'm usually quite critical of restaurants and especially the food they serve, but I can't think of a single time I've stepped out of the Uptown Cafe disappointed. The quality of their food is unsurpassed by any restaurant in Butte, and I haven't had better seafood anywhere in MT (their chowder is awesome). I also appreciate the rotating artwork. The staff is very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. The prices are excellent for what you get, including lunches, early-bird specials, or regular menu items. My only complaint is that the bathroom is usually unkempt and could use a simple remodeling job to keep it on par with the rest of the restaurant. If you want a great meal in Butte, go to the Uptown Cafe. read more

Excellent. This will become a regular spot, even though I live in Helena. Service was great. Food was thoughtfuly prepared.

The food here is absolutely amazing. We have always had fantastic service every time we have eaten here. Our favorite dish to get is the beef Wellington entree. It's a four course meal. The soups are fresh and hot. The clams maiaon is one of my favorite sides. Great wine selection as well! read more

Had dinner there last night before a show at the Mother Lode. Extremely noisy, poor service, two of the three dinner orders came out of the kitchen wrong and had to wait a long time to get the right meal while my wife's dinner got cold. Had a very difficult time getting a second round of drinks. My wife never got her side dish and had to ask for it. I used to be a fan of the Uptown but not any more. This place isn't what it used to be. read more

I was so surprised. What a delicious meal. Our motor home broke down in Butte, and never imagined that this level of culinary cuisine was available here. The wait staff was very attentive, and the soup was HOT! At the end of the 4 course meal, we were too full to finish our main course. Not a fan of the pasta side dish, but every other dish was fabulous. Thank you for a great memory. read more

I am definitely doing a "5 stars for Butte" rating, but it is heartfelt within those limitations. They are CLEARLY trying very hard with the menu, the wine list, and the presentation. And they were generally succeeding. I had a pork chop dinner. Pork chop was very well done with good vegetables. Mashed potatoes were a little boring/creamy but if you like them that way then... Over and above that was a really good salad (some frisee no iceberg), mushrooms, and a really nice baked squash that came alongside. Stuffed clams were also good (I used to live in Boston so I have some basis for judgement). All of that was extremely reasonably priced given my frame of reference, The wine list also showed care. Not huge, but well selected with some good bottles in there and reasonably priced. Put it all together and it would have been a "good" meal in a lot of cities and would have cost a lot more. Given the alternatives in Butte, I am very happy I found this place. read more

Butte really doesn't have many worthwhile dining option, so Uptown Café enjoys a reputation as one of the best (if not the best) place in town. While the menu is more interesting than Butte's slew of sports bars/beer-and-burger joints, the food falls short. The entrées are competently prepared, some are even very good, but the claims maison (touted as their specialty) must be French for "chopped clams in soggy dough." The soups are salty and unimaginative. It is inexcusable to serve store-bought dressing on a caesar salad. There's just no comparison to a true homemade dressing, but when I pointed this out to our server she insisted that "many people don't like it because it has anchovies and raw eggs." No. I didn't like it precisely because there were neither anchovies nor raw eggs. Not only was it obviously a bottled dressing, it was sprinkled with a stale powder that tasted a lot like Kraft "parmesan." Who does that? In some ways, I prefer Butte's beer-and-burger places, because they at least don't pretend to be something they're not... read more

the Uptown offers a more refined menu in Butte, with options like quail and duck to cioppino and beef wellington. my favorite dish is offered in the summer, heirloom tomato salad. its a take on a caprese salad that uses local heirloom tomatoes dressed in a delicious red wine vinaigrette with a scoop of Amaltheia goat cheese and fresh toast points, its flavors are so simple, clean and well done. I have had almost everything on the menu and would recommend everything. a true gem! read more