Buttonwood

Name: Buttonwood
Address: 51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United States, 02461
Telephone: (617) 928-5771
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

963 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
Website
https://www.buttonwoodnewton.com/
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

Location
51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461
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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Popular dishes

Stuffed DatesUS$10.00
blue cheese, bacon-onion jam
Salmon Dip 1/2 PintUS$20.00
dill, capers, ritz crackers
Muhamama 1/2 PintUS$16.00
pomegranate molasses, sesame-walnut dukkah, pita
- Sub Crudite for BreadUS$2.00
- Bread on the sideUS$0.00
White Bean Spread 1/2 PintUS$15.00
roasted garlic, lemon, olive oil, sourdough

Starters

Arugula SaladUS$14.00
parmigiano-reggiano, meyer lemon, olive oil
- No ParmUS$0.00
- Dressing on the sideUS$0.00
Brassica SaladUS$19.00
kale, brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, piquillo-pepper goat cheese, hazelnuts
Broccoli RabeUS$11.00
pancetta, pepperoncini
BurrataUS$25.00
pistachio pesto, prosciutto, aged balsamic sourdough
Cast Iron CornbreadUS$12.00
honey-tabasco butter
Chicken WingsUS$19.00
sweet sesame, scallions
French FriesUS$9.00
handcut fries, roasted garlic aioli
Pork FriesUS$10.00
smoked pork tallow, herbs, parmesan cheese, roasted garlic aioli
Greek SaladUS$16.00
romaine, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta
Housemade Spaghettini (App)US$23.00
shrimp, pancetta, calabrian chilis, san marzano tomatoes
Roasted BeetsUS$11.00
labneh, upland cress, toasted seeds

Mains

Buttonwood BurgerUS$26.00
sesame seed brioche bun, cheddar, bacon, secret sauce, bibb lettuce, french fries
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Cast Iron SalmonUS$36.00
cauliflower pureé, brussel sprouts, winter citrus, fennel
- No FennelUS$0.00
- No Cauliflower xtra SproutsUS$0.00
- Black and BlueUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
- Cooked ThroughUS$0.00
Chicken Under A BrickUS$32.00
polenta, broccoli rabe, mushrooms, pepperoncini, marsala
Housemade Spaghettini (Entree)US$34.00
shrimp, pancetta, calabrian chilis, san marzano tomatoes
Housemade Spaghettini (App)US$23.00
shrimp, pancetta, calabrian chilis, san marzano tomatoes
Grilled Pork ChopUS$34.00
koginut squash, braised cabbage, gochujang, sesame, green apple slaw
RisottoUS$29.00
allendale farm squash, leeks, sage, pepitas, parmigiano-reggiano
NY SirloinUS$49.00
Prime Brandt Beef 8oz NY Sirloin, hand cut fries, red wine demi glace, arugula, pickled red onion
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Sides

Broccoli RabeUS$11.00
pancetta, pepperoncini
Cast Iron CornbreadUS$12.00
honey-tabasco butter
French FriesUS$9.00
handcut fries, roasted garlic aioli
Pork FriesUS$10.00
smoked pork tallow, herbs, parmesan cheese, roasted garlic aioli
Roasted BeetsUS$11.00
labneh, upland cress, toasted seeds

Kids

Chicken TendersUS$11.00
- W/ FriesUS$0.00
- W/ CornbreadUS$0.00
Pasta w/ ButterUS$11.00
- W/ FriesUS$0.00
- W/ CornbreadUS$0.00
Pasta w/ Butter & CheeseUS$11.00
- W/ FriesUS$0.00
- W/ CornbreadUS$0.00
Pasta w/ Tomato SauceUS$11.00
- W/ FriesUS$0.00
- W/ CornbreadUS$0.00

What 963 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buttonwood shines as a neighborhood gem with "fantastic service," "excellent food," and a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious cornbread" and creative menu, while enjoying attentive service. Though some find the noise level high, the overall experience is "always outstanding." Perfect for a delightful dining experience.

963 Reviews

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Beth
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible bolognese special, wonderful evening! Thank you.
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Suzanne
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All our meals were delicious and portioned large enough to share. We had squash rissotto, salmon, steak and fries, and a couple salads. Everything was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to have leftovers for lunch today. This is a gem of a neighborhood restaurant and I can’t wait to go back.
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Paulette
Austin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
THE SERVICE IS ALWAYS OUTSTANDING. THE BURRATA STARTER WAS GOOD BUT IS TRULY OUTSTANDING WHEN STRAWBERRY PRESERVES ARE USED. THE PISTACHIO PESTO DID NOT TASTE QUITE RIGHT. THE BRASSICA SALAD DESCRIPTION WAS FABULOUS BUT I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED WHEN IT CAME ALL CHOPPED UP- NOT VERY TASTY. I WAS DISAPPOINTED IN MY MEAL TONIGHT. MY HUSBAND'S HAMBURGER WAS OUTSTANDING AS USUAL. WE ENJOY YOUR RESTAURANT BUT THIS TIME MY CHOICES DID NOT REFLECT THE USUAL HIGH QUALITY. PAULETTE MADISON
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Lara
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place! Great food and service was phenomenal. Def will go back and recommend to friends and family
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terri
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were very good but it was so noisy we couldn’t even hear the person next to us as well as not being able to hear the friends across from us. It ruined the experience and we won’t go back.
ButtonwoodResponded 5 days ago
Hi Terri. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Buttonwood. However, we're sorry to hear that the noise level affected your dining experience. We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for all our guests, and have invested in sound proofing materials but understand that it can still be somewhat loud when we are very busy. We will be looking at further ways to mitigate that in the coming year.
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Beth
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been there 2 weeks in a row. Food was delicious and I love being able to go to a local place that is privately owned.
ButtonwoodResponded 5 days ago
Thanks so much for the wonderful review Beth. Your feedback means a lot to us as we love being part of the Newton Highlands neighborhood!
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delicious meal here tonight, pork chops, salad, corn bread. Exceptionally good!
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Chris
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Food was outstanding. Had the Mussels (A+), brick chicken-terrific and my wife had the pork chop). We love this place.
ButtonwoodResponded 5 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a great experience at Buttonwood. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our mussels, pork chop, and brick chicken. We strive to provide excellent food and service, and it's great to hear that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic from beginning to end. The food is fresh, hot, and delicious. Thank you!
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Roberta
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and very attentive service! A bit loud, but manageable.
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FAQs

Buttonwood is rated 4.6 stars by 963 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

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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

Website
https://www.buttonwoodnewton.com/
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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Arugula Salad

NY Sirloin

Cast Iron Salmon

Snacks

Stuffed DatesUS$10.00

Salmon Dip 1/2 PintUS$20.00

Muhamama 1/2 PintUS$16.00

White Bean Spread 1/2 PintUS$15.00

Starters

Arugula SaladUS$14.00

Brassica SaladUS$19.00

Broccoli RabeUS$11.00

BurrataUS$25.00

Cast Iron CornbreadUS$12.00

Chicken WingsUS$19.00

French FriesUS$9.00

Pork FriesUS$10.00

Greek SaladUS$16.00

Housemade Spaghettini (App)US$23.00

Roasted BeetsUS$11.00

Mains

Buttonwood BurgerUS$26.00

Cast Iron SalmonUS$36.00

Chicken Under A BrickUS$32.00

Housemade Spaghettini (Entree)US$34.00

Housemade Spaghettini (App)US$23.00

Grilled Pork ChopUS$34.00

RisottoUS$29.00

NY SirloinUS$49.00

Sides

Broccoli RabeUS$11.00

Cast Iron CornbreadUS$12.00

French FriesUS$9.00

Pork FriesUS$10.00

Roasted BeetsUS$11.00

Kids

Chicken TendersUS$11.00

Pasta w/ ButterUS$11.00

Pasta w/ Butter & CheeseUS$11.00

Pasta w/ Tomato SauceUS$11.00

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