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Buttermilk & Bourbon, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5
4.5
3427 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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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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
  • Website
    http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
  • 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

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Menu

Raw Bar

  • Oysters of the Day*US$3.00

    • Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp CocktailUS$4.50

      pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream

      • Simple Roasted Mushroom ToastUS$12.00

        fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers

        • Memphis Style Baby Back RibsUS$14.00

          sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow

          • Cajun Grilled Swordfish*US$15.00

            warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil

            • 2 Fried Chicken SlidersUS$14.00

              bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles

              • Pulled Pork CroquettesUS$8.00

                smoky hot BBQ sauce

                • Boiled Peanut HummusUS$10.00

                  benne seed crackers, heirloom tomato-cucumber salad, smoked paprika

                  • Nashville Hot Alligator FriesUS$14.00

                    pimento queso, comeback sauce, crinkle cut pickles

                    • House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

                      Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, BBQ syrup or white BBQ sauce

                      • Chicken WingsUS$12.00
                      • Boneless Fried ThighsUS$14.00
                      • Bone-In ½ ChickenUS$21.00

                    Featured Items

                    • B&B Fish Battered CatfishUS$14.00

                      southern potato salad, corn relish, roasted jalapeño tartar

                      • Crawfish Étouffée Hand PiesUS$11.00

                        house hot sauce, Duke's mayo

                        • ½ Dozen Roasted OystersUS$19.00

                          southern greens, house sausage, parmesan

                          • New Orleans BBQ ShrimpUS$15.00

                            creamy jalapeño grits, holy trinity, andouille sausage

                            • 2 Prime Burger Sliders*US$10.00

                              tomato molasses, charred & pickled onion, smoked gouda

                              • Roasted Jalapeño Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

                                cavatappi pasta, spicy bacon, French's onions

                                • Baby Kale SaladUS$10.00

                                  lemon-anchovy vinaigrette, shaved radish, grated ricotta, black eyed peas, biscuit croutons

                                  • Wedge SaladUS$11.00

                                    buttermilk-horseradish dressing, avocado, red onion, hard-boiled egg, grains & seeds

                                    • Caramelized Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00

                                      peach jam, chive cream cheese, candied pecans

                                      • Red Onion Braised Beef CheekUS$16.00

                                        carrot purée, English peas, huckleberry vinaigrette

                                        • Maplebrook Farms BurrataUS$18.00

                                          fried green tomatoes, creamy mustard vinaigrette, Tasso Ham, hot pepper jelly

                                          Dessert

                                          • Fresh Fried BeignetsUS$10.00

                                            powdered sugar

                                            • Soft Serve of the DayUS$5.00

                                              salted pretzel cone

                                              • Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread PuddingUS$10.00

                                                bourbon sauce, brown butter dippin' dots

                                                • Fresh Fruit ShortcakeUS$10.00

                                                  root beer chantilly, vanilla pastry cream

                                                  • Warm Honey Glazed BiscuitsUS$14.00

                                                    smoked cinnamon butter & pimento cheese spread

                                                    Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                    What 3,427 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

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                    • Greater Boston

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    • Boston

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a taste of the South in the heart of Boston, featuring "the best biscuits in the world" and "amazing fried chicken & beignets." The vibrant ambiance, creative menu, and attentive service make it a must-visit. Enjoy an inviting patio and a "fun, lively atmosphere."

                                                    3,428 Reviews

                                                    1. Lorraine

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      4.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      All was great except the music playing was just a little bit to loud

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                                                    2. Alex

                                                      Richmond

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Delicious food!! Such a fun atmosphere will be returning soon.

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                                                    3. Marc & Rebecca

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great food as always . No complaints. Will definitely return.

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                                                    4. John

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Good food and atmosphere lined the chicken wasn’t a fan of the wax beans glad the server and kitchen could replace it with fries definitely will make another appearance

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                                                    5. Jazmin

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      1 review

                                                      1.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                      2. Food 1
                                                      3. Service 1
                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                      The food was awful. No seasoning or nice plating. The serving sizes of the entrees were that of HALF an appetizer and that’s generous. The service was awful. My waitress kept spilling water all over the table and wouldn’t clean it up afterwards, when we would call her over to our table when she wasn’t busy she would ignore us and walk away(multiple times). She couldn’t explain the items in the menu and couldn’t offer any guidance on picking popular items. The bathrooms were a disaster… probably has not been maintained the entire day. The ambience of the room was poor it didn’t live up to the pictures. I have concluded that any 5 star reviews have been bought since they are praised for everything that the 2star and below rating have complained about. Overall I am deeply disappointed with picking this restaurant and I wouldn’t go back even if they offered me a free full course meal.

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                                                    6. Miranda

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food was very good, and they had pretty good variety! Service on drinks took a little longer than expected, but the products were also delicious! Beautiful ambience, too

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                                                    7. Jaquan

                                                      Connecticut

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      It was the best! Can’t wait to return!

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                                                    8. Westy

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Tapas style and good select menu. Attetive team service in good atmosphere

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                                                    9. Ketsia

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The drinks and food were great! The portions were a good size. Our server was very nice! Thank you!

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                                                    10. Simone

                                                      Chicago

                                                      1 review

                                                      2.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Surprised they only have iced coffee. The chicken & waffles were average as was the short rib hash. The pineapple coconut French toast was good though.

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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 3427 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 80 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
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
                                                    • 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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