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1. ROSE ROOM
PENDROY
HWY 89 ON SECONDARY HWY 221
Ivan Doig country, named for Levi Boots Pendroy
who helped survey the area. Also the location
for the film Dry Rain, based on a story by Pete
Fromm. e Rose Room features a bar and dining
room, built in an old bank building. Owned by
Doreen and Bob Scheeler since the 70s. People
say, "What a find!, pretty fancy, cloth napkins, best
steak and lobster, a state of mind." Locals come
from miles around to partake. 406-469-2205
2. MATT'S PLACE
BUTTE
2339 PLACER ST
Winner of a James Beard Foundation American
Classic award in 2016. A landmark since 1930,
it was Montana's first drive-in. Now run by Mae
Waddell's family, top menu choices include milk-
shakes, home-made ice cream, and the nut burger
with mayo and nuts on top. Features an old-
fashioned soda fountain. Open except between
Christmas and March. 406-782-8049
3. 600 CAFÉ
MILES CITY
600 MAIN ST
Operated by the Grentz family since 1946, open from
5 a.m.-2 p.m. except Mondays. Two large rooms:
one called the Hole in the Wall has tables and serves
hand-cut steaks. e other has counter space and
booths, often crowded with locals in Wranglers and
Carhartt jackets starting their day with a delicious
old-fashioned breakfast. 406-234-3860
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