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Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard, Watertown, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

4.5
4.5
964 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Drawing on the South’s trademark charm, the restaurant offers a vibrant, cozy atmosphere with an innovative American menu featuring Southern-influences. Santos channels his love of New Orleans and all things Southern to transport guests to the Bayou by way of Buttermilk & Bourbon.
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Doordash. There are 3 options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors) and Patio (Outdoor). All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be cancelled.
*We allot 1 hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (857) 760-7128
  • Website
    http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jason Santos
  • Catering
    Please visit our website to inquiry about catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website to inquiry about events.
  • Location
    130 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472-5038
  • Area
    Watertown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 964 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard delights with "best food and service in Watertown," featuring a "southern Latin coastal vibe" and "amazing" honey biscuits. Patrons rave about its "fantastic" servers and vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include tapas with a southern twist, creative cocktails, and a lively, fun setting perfect for celebrations.

964 Reviews

  1. Shannon

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious!! We had the Ahi Tuna, baked oysters, baked brisket mac & cheese, and buttermilk fried chicken with sweet & spicy sauce!! Fabulous!! You must try the buttermilk fried chicken and homemade biscuits! You won't regret! Always fresh, Always Fabulous! Great craft cocktails, too! A must try!

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  2. Judi

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a wonderful ambience. The waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my birthday at Buttermilk & Bourbon and everything went perfectly. The food was exceptional as usual but what made my night was the warmth of the staff. They don’t miss any little detail, from explaining where the on special mussels are sourced from to offering a drink pairing to go with my tapas. Catalina and Mimi kept me smiling the whole night. From birthdays to corporate events, Buttermilk & Bourbon is the spot to celebrate. P.S. Don’t miss the Smoky Dame cocktail.

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  4. Mark

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was impeccable, the food was delicious. The only thing I was disappointed in was that the OpenTable app asked was there a occasion for the dinner and I selected birthday, it was my only daughter's birthday. I was asked by a couple of people who were with us if I told them that it was her birthday and I told them I was giving the chance to selecte a occasion and did. I wish I had said something because there was no mention of it. Don't ask if you don't care.

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and service in Watertown and beyond. Leah is a star. 10/10

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  6. Alex

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    65 reviews

    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service was great, but wow do I wish they’d bring back some of the vegetarian menu options.

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  7. Bob

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was the bomb. Food and atmosphere are outstanding.

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  8. Paul and Moira

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was disappointing. Not as good as I remembered from a previous time.

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  9. Tyson

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time – it’s mostly a tapas place with a southern twist.  We had their seared raw tuna, which was outstanding, and their crawfish hush puppies, which were delicious. We followed that with Tennessee, dry rub, chicken, wings, and a wedge salad. Both were absolutely wonderful and the chicken was delicious and spicy and very juicy. We are planning to go back, and I highly recommend it.

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  10. Holly

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here and I will be back. The brunch menu was great. It provided a little something for everyone! Everything we got was good! The hot chocolate bar was a nice touch.

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FAQs

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 760-7128.

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard is rated 4.5 stars by 964 OpenTable diners.

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today

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Google Map for Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

130 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472-5038

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Watertown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jason Santos
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
  • Phone number
    (857) 760-7128
  • Catering
    Please visit our website to inquiry about catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website to inquiry about events.
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