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Buttermilk & Bourbon, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6
4.6
3428 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
21:00
Booked 82 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 266-1122
  • 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.
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,428 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 6 days 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 7 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 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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  4. 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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  5. Jazmin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    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 4.6 stars by 3428 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 82 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 10:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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