Matt's Place Drive-In

Matt's Place Drive-In
Matt's Place Drive-In is located in Montana
Matt's Place Drive-In
Location within Montana
Matt's Place Drive-In is located in the United States
Matt's Place Drive-In
Location within the United States
LocationButte, Montana
Coordinates45°59′30″N 112°32′18″W / 45.99167°N 112.53833°W / 45.99167; -112.53833
Built1930
Architectural styleBungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No.01000308
Added to NRHPMarch 29, 2001

Matt's Place Drive-In in Butte, Montana was one of the first drive-in restaurants in Montana. Unlike later drive-ins, which frequently featured a streamline moderne style, or at least an acknowledgement of their orientation to automobile-oriented customers, Matt's Place was a straightforward conversion of a house to serve customers in cars. Established in 1930, its chief concession to the automobile is a tall curb to keep parking cars from hitting the building and a menu on the outside of the building, advertising curb service. The interior retains its 1936 counter and 1950s lighting fixtures.

They were awarded the 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic Award.

Matt's Place closed in early 2021. In November 2025, Matt's Place re-opened under new ownership.

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References

  1. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Montana State Historic Preservation Office: Matt's Place" (PDF). Montana State Historic Preservation Office. March 29, 2001. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ Hart, Jacquelyn (October 23, 2017). "14 classic American drive-in restaurants that are still in operation". Fox News. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  4. ↑ Fisher, Jenna. "Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report". The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ Emeigh, John (October 24, 2025). "Couple reopening Butte's historic Matt's Place diner". KXLF News. Retrieved March 27, 2026.