Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5

3435 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 75 times today

Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

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 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.
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Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

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

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

What 3,435 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

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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.

3,435 Reviews

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Jeremy
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Kam
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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Kristan
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and drink. The ambiance is warm and cozy and the waitstaff are enjoyable. I love dining here
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David
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. One of our favorite places when we are in Boston
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Sarah
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was a-mazing! Get the sliders - both of them, you won’t regret it! Loved the vibe and service was great!
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Lorraine
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
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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Alex
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
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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Marc & Rebecca
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
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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John
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
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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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 3435 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Biscuits & Gravy

Pulled BBQ Chicken

Fresh Fried Beignets

Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day*US$3.00

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

Simple Roasted Mushroom ToastUS$12.00

Memphis Style Baby Back RibsUS$14.00

Cajun Grilled Swordfish*US$15.00

2 Fried Chicken SlidersUS$14.00

Pulled Pork CroquettesUS$8.00

Boiled Peanut HummusUS$10.00

Nashville Hot Alligator FriesUS$14.00

House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Featured Items

B&B Fish Battered CatfishUS$14.00

Crawfish Étouffée Hand PiesUS$11.00

½ Dozen Roasted OystersUS$19.00

New Orleans BBQ ShrimpUS$15.00

2 Prime Burger Sliders*US$10.00

Roasted Jalapeño Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Baby Kale SaladUS$10.00

Wedge SaladUS$11.00

Caramelized Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00

Red Onion Braised Beef CheekUS$16.00

Maplebrook Farms BurrataUS$18.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried BeignetsUS$10.00

Soft Serve of the DayUS$5.00

Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread PuddingUS$10.00

Fresh Fruit ShortcakeUS$10.00

Warm Honey Glazed BiscuitsUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Buttermilk & Bourbon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant rated?

Is Buttermilk & Bourbon currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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