Lower Mills Tavern

4.6

194 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and much more.

Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine)

We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 267-4461
Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624
Area
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Multiple dates available
Tue - 16:00 - 21:15
Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM: Live Irish session into the night. Live Celtic music with Cliodhna field & friends Bring your instrument or just enjoy the music. No cover. Musicians welcome. Dancing inevitably. Kitchen open late.
Live Music!
Multiple dates available
Thu - 16:00 - 21:15
Every Thursday & Saturday night starting at 7:30PM, we feature some of the best local talent!

LMT WingsUS$15.00
Tossed in your choice of buffalo, agrodolce sauce, or sweet & salty rub
Fire Roasted Brussles SproutsUS$11.00
Tossed in a house-made maple vinaigrette
Smoked Cod CroquettesUS$12.00
Sitting atop homemade citrus tartar sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Egg RollsUS$16.00
shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce; served with a side of bleu cheese.
Swordfish SkewerUS$16.00
Sticky and sweet teriyaki-glazed swordfish served over dressed greens and pickled onion
Burrata AntipastoUS$16.00
Served with fig jam, toasted candied almonds, balsamic glaze on a warm baguette

Soup & Salad

Clam ChowderUS$11.00
New England clam chowder with bacon, oyster crackers
Hearty Vegetable SoupUS$9.00
Squash, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, white beans, and fine herbs in tomato broth
Creamy Tomato SoupUS$9.00
Creamy tomato bisque served with croutons.
House Greek SaladUS$14.00
Chopped crisp romaine lettuce, feta cheese, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and Pepperoncini, tossed with house-made Greek vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, butter croutons, house-made caesar dressing
Harvest Quinoa SaladUS$15.00
kale, pumpkin seeds, fire roasted cauliflower, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds with a cranberry vinaigrette.
Roasted Pear SaladUS$14.00
mixed greens, cranberries, candied almonds, blue cheese with a maple vinaigrette.

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Fried ChickenUS$16.00
Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and creamy ranch served on a seeded brioche bun.
LMT BurgerUS$16.00
American cheese, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a seeded brioche bun
Short Rib Grilled CheeseUS$17.00
Crispy grilled cheese filled with tender braised short rib and served with a short rib au jus
Sweet and Spicy Nashville ChickenUS$16.00
Tossed in honey sriracha sauce and spicy house rub, creamy coleslaw, and dill pickles served on a seeded brioche bun
House-Made Veggie BurgerUS$16.00
Vegan cheddar, fresh corn, kale, black beans, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo, served on a potato roll
Blackened Salmon SandoUS$17.00
old bay caper aioli, fresh cabbage slaw, jalapeno, cilantro; served on a sesame brioche bun.

Pizza

Tomato MozzarellaUS$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, sliced hothouse tomatoes, garlic oil, basil
BBQ Chicken & BaconUS$15.00
Mozzarella, house bbq sauce, balsamic caramelized onions, garlic oil
GardenUS$15.00
House-made marinara sauce with, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, red pepper, spinach, heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic oil
Rosemary MushroomUS$14.00
wild mushrooms, vidalia onions, mozzarella, parmesan; topped with arugula and balsamic glaze.

Plates

Pan Seared SalmonUS$28.00
autumn rice pilaf with shaved brussels, pumpkin seeds, roasted cauliflower, vidalia onions; topped with a honey miso sauce.
Steak FritesUS$33.00
grilled sirloin steak, cajun-seasoned french fries; served with gorgonzola butter and a truffle aioli.
Savory Chicken Pot PieUS$22.00
our home-made pot pie with mixed vegetables and baked crust; served with acorn squash.
Butternut Squash RavioliUS$22.00
with sage brown butter, arugula, parmesan and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Lamb and Beef BologneseUS$29.00
slow-cooked in zesty tomato sauce, topped with herbed ricotta and parmesan; over papperdelle pasta.
Maine Lobster Mac & CHeeseUS$28.00
pasta shells tossed in our rich and creamy cheese sauce, served in cast-iron skillet with buttery Maine lobster and toasted panko crumbs.

What 194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lower Mills Tavern offers a cozy neighborhood atmosphere with "extremely nice staff" and "delicious food." Patrons rave about the LMT burger and seasonal menu. The service is frequently described as "outstanding," with attentive staff who ensure a welcoming vibe. It's a popular spot for date nights and Oyster Mondays.

194 Reviews

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Andre
VIP
Greater Boston
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Thr live music was great and the service was welcoming.
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kerri
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great location and food. Burger is our meal of choice but our last visit the quality was not its best. Hoping a fluke and just a one time occurrence.
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Kathleen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great bar staff, amazing drinks and the food was great. Simple menu.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted a nice, fresh, and warm meal in a comfortable setting. It met our expectations and we walked away very happy.
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Meg
Greater Boston
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous seasonal menu and cocktails. We loved everything we ordered! Quaint and cozy. Nice neighborhood spot.
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James
VIP
Orlando
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Service brought it to next level. Stephanie was wonderful.
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Diane
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It is a nice local spot. Went on a Friday night. Service was a little slow. The food was just okay.
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Krissy
VIP
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. We go once a week. Very good every time. The LMT burger is amazing.
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Jenise
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Tavern is exactly what we thought it would be, great The service was very nice. Our waitress was very helpful with the menu & directions & suggestions of where we needed to go. The food was very good & filling. We highly recommend MLT
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Michelle
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both amazing. The LMT scramble is enough for 2 people to share. The Dutch baby apple pancake was perfect — not too sweet.
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FAQs

Lower Mills Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4461.

Lower Mills Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

Additional information

Area
Dorchester
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Phone number
(857) 267-4461

Lower Mills Tavern

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

IRISH MUSIC SESSION

Live Music!

Appetizers

LMT WingsUS$15.00

Fire Roasted Brussles SproutsUS$11.00

Smoked Cod CroquettesUS$12.00

Buffalo Chicken Egg RollsUS$16.00

Swordfish SkewerUS$16.00

Burrata AntipastoUS$16.00

Soup & Salad

Clam ChowderUS$11.00

Hearty Vegetable SoupUS$9.00

Creamy Tomato SoupUS$9.00

House Greek SaladUS$14.00

Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Harvest Quinoa SaladUS$15.00

Roasted Pear SaladUS$14.00

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Fried ChickenUS$16.00

LMT BurgerUS$16.00

Short Rib Grilled CheeseUS$17.00

Sweet and Spicy Nashville ChickenUS$16.00

House-Made Veggie BurgerUS$16.00

Blackened Salmon SandoUS$17.00

Pizza

Tomato MozzarellaUS$14.00

BBQ Chicken & BaconUS$15.00

GardenUS$15.00

Rosemary MushroomUS$14.00

Plates

Pan Seared SalmonUS$28.00

Steak FritesUS$33.00

Savory Chicken Pot PieUS$22.00

Butternut Squash RavioliUS$22.00

Lamb and Beef BologneseUS$29.00

Maine Lobster Mac & CHeeseUS$28.00

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