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Buttonwood, Newton, MA

Buttonwood

4.7
4.7
976 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 928-5771
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron DePaolo
  • Private party facilities
    Make your holiday party, milestone birthday, graduation or any corporate or family event extra special! Full buyouts of the restaurant are available for 30-50 people seated/plated or 70+ for cocktails and appetizers. Pricing starts at $2,500 depending on day/time, menu and number of guests. Email for more details : info@buttonwoodnewton.com
  • Area
    Newton
  • Cross Street
    Columbus St.
  • Parking details
    In addition to metered street parking, there is also a municipal lot located across Lincoln St - both of these parking options are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    We are located on the Green "D" Line - Newton Highlands stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 976 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buttonwood is a cherished neighborhood gem known for "fantastic everything" from cocktails to entrees. With a cozy ambiance and "great staff," it's perfect for a relaxed yet upscale dining experience. Patrons rave about the "killer cornbread" and "outstanding" pork chop, ensuring a delightful visit each time.

976 Reviews
  1. Raymond

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole staff was attentive and kind, especially on a busy night (Valentine's Day). We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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  2. Tim

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious inventive food. Would recommend.

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  3. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice hidden gem in newton - we sat at the bar great atmosphere really friendly staff food was awesome !!!

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  4. olivier

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice dinner with great wine. The atmosphere is relaxed and food both healthy and delicious

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  5. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service are excellent! Love a neighborhood restaurant!

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  6. David

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance were all excellent. A real treasure in Newton.

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  7. olivier

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner with great food. The restaurant was half full which kept the noise level very low. Don’t forget to taste the cannolis for dessert, they are amazing!

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  8. Tom

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buttonwood is our favorite restaurant. Fantastic Everything! Mixed cocktails, beer list, I’m not a wine drinker so I can’t comment. Excellent salads and appetizers. Killer cornbread app. Interesting dinners. They really shine on their special holiday menus. Great staff.

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  9. Molly

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very well-prepared entrees (salmon & beef ragu gnocci special) with interesting, unique flavors. Brassica salad offered unusual pairings and was delicious. Service was excellent. Ambiance just right amount of little bit relaxed with a touch of upscale. Recommend for sure!!!

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  10. Robert

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful evening having a light dinner at the bar at Buttonwood. Our favorite neighborhood restaurant!

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FAQs

Buttonwood is rated 4.7 stars by 976 OpenTable diners.

Buttonwood 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 18 times today
Google Map for Buttonwood

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Columbus St.
  • Area
    Newton
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In addition to metered street parking, there is also a municipal lot located across Lincoln St - both of these parking options are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    We are located on the Green "D" Line - Newton Highlands stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron DePaolo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 928-5771
  • Private party facilities
    Make your holiday party, milestone birthday, graduation or any corporate or family event extra special! Full buyouts of the restaurant are available for 30-50 people seated/plated or 70+ for cocktails and appetizers. Pricing starts at $2,500 depending on day/time, menu and number of guests. Email for more details : info@buttonwoodnewton.com
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