Lower Mills Tavern

4.7

208 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

26 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
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, Comfort Food, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
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

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!
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.

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 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lower Mills Tavern delights with its "best burger" and "amazing drinks." The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by live music and friendly service. Known for its seasonal menu, standout brunch, and "wonderful Irish session," it's a local favorite for both casual meals and special occasions.

208 Reviews

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James
VIP
Orlando
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service. Steph was very attentive making the experience next level. food was great. Best neighborhood local.
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Susan
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best burger - seriously was so good! And the help could not be more welcoming. The host was gracious and welcoming (was nice to be treated so well) and our server who also made amazing drinks was brilliant. If you want the best burger try this. You will say "wow, best burger I have had in quite awhile." And the tomato soup was delicious!
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Pam
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and drinks were great. Live music was nice.
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kirk
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pizza is great and the fried chicken sandwich is awesome
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jamie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite spot for dinner. Tasty specials and just love the atmosphere.
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Michael
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. Plenty of beer selections, and the staff was helpful. Tara was our server and she was outstanding.
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Andrea
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great night we had! Thank you for accommodating our large party for my daughter's 16th birthday. She picked the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Steph was an attentive and responsive waitress. The appetizers were amazing: poutine and brussel sprouts. Dinners were great. Steph even brought over a candle in one of the desserts we ordered for our birthday girl. We will be back. Thank you.
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David
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ladies are very attentive helpful and the food was delicious. I had the LMT breakfast sandwich and home fries. Will definitely be back for dinner.
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Claudia
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food and a wonderful Irish session on a Tuesday night!! ☘️🇮🇪❤️
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Theresa
VIP
Greater Boston
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good place to drop in for a quick lunch with friends!
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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 4.7 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

Additional information

Area
Dorchester
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, 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

Live Music!

IRISH MUSIC SESSION

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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