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Buttermilk & Bourbon, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5
4.5
3442 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
20:00
Booked 108 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 266-1122
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Santos
  • Private party facilities
    Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Dartmouth Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
  • Public transit
    Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
  • Entertainment
    3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a delightful Southern-inspired dining experience in Boston. Known for its "amazing biscuits" and "flavorful fried chicken," this lively spot combines vibrant New Orleans vibes with a cozy atmosphere. While service can be inconsistent, the "unique and delicious" dishes and "fun ambiance" make it a must-visit for brunch or dinner.

3,442 Reviews
  1. Megan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at buttermilk and bourbon! The chicken wings were a little dry

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  2. Steve

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The honey glazed biscuits were fantastic - extra pimento spread please!

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  3. John

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since we are seniors, we'd prefer the noise level be turned down on our next visit, or a quieter table in another part of the restaurant. Too loud!!!!!

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  4. Laura

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not great. Very noisy and waitstaff didn't provide much information when asked. Refills didn't come, etc.

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  5. Kyle

    Maine

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family lunch after the Pops and it was wonderful. We’re a family of 6 and the food was inventive, filling, and so tasty.

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  6. Gavin

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken and waffles are a must get. The cauliflower was slightly meh, tasted fine but nothing particularly "viet-cajun" about it imo. Dining room was a bit loud.

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  7. Paul

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic first visit, will try very hard to come back soon (live about an hour away). Every bit of food hit the right note, chicken was crispy, hot and perfectly seasoned, drinks were varied and well made. Mac and cheese with brisket is a must ! Service was extremely courteous and attentive.

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  8. Jeremy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Rude host, inattentive service and decent food in a loud space. No need to come back here.

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  9. Kam

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My work family and I came here for our last night in Boston! And what a great experience we had! From the time we arrived and walked into the awesome ambiance to our server Edward (who provided great service with a smile) to the waitresses that brought out our decadent and delicious food! Like EVERYTHING was so tasty! The drinks were not only beautiful, but super delish! Thank you for the experience! We will be back!

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  10. Caralyn

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food and budget savvy! Ambience wonderful as well. Best fried chicken, makes you feel that you are eating in the South. Definitely a must to dine at.

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FAQs

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 266-1122.

Buttermilk & Bourbon is rated 4.5 stars by 3442 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 108 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buttermilk & Bourbon

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dartmouth Street
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
  • Public transit
    Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Santos
  • Entertainment
    3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (617) 266-1122
  • Private party facilities
    Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.
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