Best Chinese Food in Butte

America’s Oldest Family-Owned Chinese Restaurant, Still Serving Butte with Pride.

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Shrimp chow mein

Pekin special fried rice

Steak rice

General Tso’s chicken special

Orange chicken special

Welcome to Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc.

Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc. has been part of the Butte, Montana community for generations. Located at 117 S Main St, Butte, MT 59701, our restaurant is proud to be recognized as the oldest continually operating family-owned Chinese restaurant in America. When you step inside, you’re not just coming in for a meal—you’re becoming part of a story that has lasted for over a century.

Inside Our Restaurant

Step inside Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc. and experience a casual, welcoming space that has been part of Butte for generations. Our dining room blends history with comfort, creating a place where families and friends gather over Chinese food. The setting is simple and relaxed, making it easy to enjoy your meal and feel at home. Whether you join us for dinner, takeout, or delivery, you’ll always be part of our long-standing tradition.

Chinese Food Made Simple and Comforting

At Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc., our menu is all about real Chinese food that people of all ages can enjoy. You’ll find a variety of dishes made to order, each one prepared with care and attention. Families, couples, and friends all enjoy coming here to share a meal at our tables. We believe food should feel comforting, easy to enjoy, and always consistent, which is why people keep coming back to us year after year.

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Our Food Gallery

Take a look at some of our favorite Chinese dishes, served fresh at Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc. From dine-in dinners to takeout meals, each plate shows the tradition and care we’ve shared with Butte for generations.

Quick & Easy Online Ordering

Getting your favorite Chinese food is simple. Order takeout or delivery from Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc. with just a few clicks. Fresh, fast, and easy—straight from our kitchen to you.

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In the Media

Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc. has been part of Butte’s story for generations, and people have taken notice. From local features to national mentions, our restaurant has been highlighted for its history and dedication to serving Chinese food with care. Explore articles, photos, and stories that share how we’ve remained America’s oldest continually operating family-owned Chinese restaurant.

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Visit Us Today 📍

Come see us at 117 S Main St, Butte, MT 59701, and enjoy a meal that blends tradition with comfort. Bring family, bring friends, or stop by for a quiet dinner—you’ll always feel welcome here. If staying in sounds better, ordering takeout or delivery is just as easy. Pekin Cafe and Lounge Inc. is here to make your dinner plans simple, enjoyable, and full of history.

What our guests are saying

I read about this restaurant on NC and made it a point to try it out when in Butte MT. Was busy that night, but found service still to be fast. Ordered the Chicken Mushroom Chop Suey and was great. When back in Butte, will eat there again. I can definitely see why in business for over 110 years!

Steven W.

The service was good and food was excellent. We had several of the appetizers, almond chicken chow mein (they used dried noodles that were more like crackers but the flavor was spot on), shrimp fried rice, and pork ribs. The flavors were amazing. We ate in one of the partitioned, curtained rooms. I would go again if I return to Butte.

Lixzie L.

Awesome experience. Friendly staff, food is delicious. Rustic and hearty. Dated but in a way that evokes a real experience while you imagine this same meal being served here 100 years ago to hungry miners and guys with monocles and top hats and ladies with those dresses that are like 12 dresses. Definitely a place with an amazing and Interesting history that could only exist in Butte. Glad we checked it out.