ButterBurr's Restaurant

Named for an Innkeeper, Built for Everyone

On February 2nd, 1981, Kelly and Sheryl Talbot opened the doors to their new business and welcomed all who needed a good, home-cooked meal. This small town is where they began their dream of making a place where everyone would feel welcome.

Told They'd Never Make It

After repeatedly being told they would never make it, Kelly and Sheryl beat the odds and built a thriving business. When the restaurant was in its infancy, Kelly and Sheryl worked day and night to keep it going. However, ButterBurr’s can be measured not just by the hard work of our founders but also by co-workers, family, and friends who have contributed to the business. Many wanderings here are curious about where “ButterBurr’s” came from. Our founder, Kelly Talbot, was always fond of literature and spent most of his youth with his nose stuck in a book. This love for stories led Kelly to read J.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings famous trilogy, which led to the discovery of Barliman Butterbur.

The Story Behind Our Name

Barliman was a kind-hearted man who owned an inn (The Prancing Pony) within the small village of Bree. He spent his days welcoming patrons from across Middle Earth. Barliman was notorious for his unbelievably lousy memory. Poor Barliman Butterbur could only remember his name because his patrons were always calling his name Barliman Butterbur. At (The Prancing Pony) everybody knew everybody, especially Barliman. Kelly strived to achieve the same standard, always ready to tend to his loyal patrons. Let’s say this is how the name stuck!

Kelly's Passing, Sheryl's Retirement

Sadly, Kelly passed away during the summer of 2020. However, his love, knowledge, and hard work for the business will never be forgotten. His wife, Sheryl, has since retired, and her eldest daughter has proudly continued her family’s legacy.

The Castle Was Always Home

In January of 2023, ButterBurr’s was given the chance for a fresh start to move and own their building. Sheryl and their daughter decided to relocate to the iconic castle of Pocatello. However, they feel more at home than ever! It must’ve been fate, on account of Kelly and Sheryl meeting in this very building back in the 70s! Knowing Kelly would be ecstatic about the parallels between the castle and his favorite trilogy, they felt secure in their decision.

Still Here, Still From Scratch