South End Buttery

Name: South End Buttery
Address: 314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02118
Telephone: (617) 482-1015
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2389 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(617) 482-1015
Website
http://www.southendbuttery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Richard Gordon
Catering
We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
Private party facilities
Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!

Location
314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Area
South End
Cross Street
Union Park Street
Parking details
Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
Public transit
Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips!
US$29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us Sundays through Thursdays for salad, steak and fish and chip specials! With endless fries and posh mushy peas how could you go wrong? Cocktail specials also available at bargain basement prices!
Happy Hour 4-6pm (Fri-Sun)
Multiple dates available
Join us for pitchers and snacks on our patio or cozy bar and fireplace dining room!

Popular dishes

Buttery FocacciaUS$11.00
heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil, evoo
New England Jonah Crab CakesUS$17.00
spicy tomato chutney and house tartar sauce, arugula
Mezze
roasted garlic hummus, red pepper whipped feta, beet tzatziki, house-made pita chips
- eaUS$10.00
- For All 3 to ShareUS$25.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$15.00
chili flakes, garlic, lemon, curry aioli
Crunchy CalamariUS$17.00
fried cherry peppers, grilled lemon, fried sage, chipotle aioli
Devils on HorsebackUS$14.00
bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates, piquillo pepper sauce, shaved parm
Local BurrataUS$18.00
fig jam, balsamic reduction, evoo, crostini, maple-miso roasted walnuts, herbed sea salt, mike’s hot honey

Salads

grilled chicken breast or chicken milanese $10, 3 grilled shrimp $11, avocado $6, roasted salmon $15, grilled top sirloin cap steak $19

Kale & BrusselsUS$15.00
shaved kale, fennel + brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, apples, almonds, pecorino, multigrain croutons, sherry-garlic vinaigrette
Caesar*US$15.00
romaine, shaved parm, garlicky croutons, classic caesar dressing
Greek SaladUS$15.00
romaine, feta, cucumber, red onion, tomato, kalamata, red pepper, fresh mint + oregano, red wine vinaigrette

Mains

Herb-Roasted Faroe Island Salmon*US$29.00
* rainbow quinoa with roasted sweet potato, red and poblano peppers, corn and red onion, smashed avocado, cumin-tomato salsa, grilled asparagus
Fish & ChipsUS$28.00
beer-battered atlantic haddock, fries, posh mushy peas, coleslaw, house tartar sauce
Roasted Half ChickenUS$28.00
air-chilled giannone chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, herb-lemon jus
Buttery MeatloafUS$27.00
ground beef + pork, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, wild mushroom gravy
Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$27.00
garlic, shallot, spicy marinara, chili flakes, spaghetti
Steak Frites*US$33.00
grilled top sirloin cap, parmesan-garlic fries, salsa verde, gochujang butter
Eggplant ParmesanUS$26.00
local mozzarella, marinara, basil, spaghetti
Chicken ParmesanUS$27.00
local mozzarella, marinara, basil, spaghetti

Buttery Burgers

all 8oz burgers served on iggy's brioche bun with fries, house-made chips or greens

Niman Ranch Bacon CheeseburgerUS$25.00
crispy bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, truffle aioli
Turkey BurgerUS$25.00
avocado, roasted tomato, lettuce, aged cheddar, chipotle aioli
Chickpea Falafel BurgerUS$25.00
whipped feta, pickled red onion, tzatziki, arugula

Sides

Plain French FriesUS$9.00
with chipotle, curry or truffle aioli
Parmesan-Garlic FriesUS$12.00
chipotle or truffle aioli
Pecorino-Truffle FriesUS$13.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$9.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00
Mixed GreensUS$11.00
cherry tomatoes, toasted pepitas, lemon-herb vinaigrette

Cocktails

Grapefruit Rosemary SpritzUS$15.00
citadelle gin, pamplemousse, rosemary dolin dry, sparkling rosé
Sweater WeatherUS$15.00
applejack brandy, rye, chai, orange bitters
FiresideUS$15.00
bahnez mezcal, combier, pineapple purée, lime, chili
The CureUS$15.00
blended scotch, ginger, beet, honey, lemon
Cranberry Sage CollinsUS$15.00
tito's handmade vodka, cranberry, sage, elderflower, lemon
Prickly Pear MargaritaUS$15.00
tequila ocho blanco, prickly pear purée, combier, lime
Peppermint Mocha MartiniUS$16.00
vanilla tito's, caffè moka, meletti cioccolato, equator jaguar espresso, peppermint mocha cold foam
Ginger Peach White SangriaUS$15.00
white wine, peach, fresh ginger, dark rum, white tea, elderflower
Blueberry Basil Red SangriaUS$15.00
red wine, blueberry vodka, fresh basil, citrus

Sparkling

Brut Rosé, Caves Naveran Brut Rosado, Catalonia, Spain, 2019 (750 ml)US$13.00
Prosecco Brut, Tenuta Sant'anna, Veneto, Italy, N/V (750 ml)US$13.00
Champagne, Louis Roederer, Champagne, France, N/V
- 375 mlUS$39.00
- 750 mlUS$75.00
Champagne, Vollereaux, Champagne, France, N/V
- 750 mlUS$68.00

Rosé

Nero d'Avola | Syrah, Planeta, Sicily, Italy, 2021US$14.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbreunner, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021US$13.00
Riesling, Immich-Batteriberg "Kabinett C.A.I.," Mosel, Germany, 2018US$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Black Cottage, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020US$13.00
Chardonnay, Textbook, Napa Valley, California, 2020US$14.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Golden West "The Promise," Walla Walla, Washington, 2020US$14.00
Vinho Tinto, Casa Ferreirinha "Papa Figos," Douro, Portugal, 2019US$14.00
Rioja, El Coto "Coto de Imaz" Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2016US$14.00
Zweigelt, Pratsch, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2018US$13.00
Grenache | Syrah | Mourvedre, Domaine le Couroulu "Vaqueyras," Rhône, France, 2019US$15.00

Beer & Cider

Jack's Abbey House Lager, Framingham, Massachusetts
Night Shift Santilli IPA Everett, Massachusetts
Kronenbourg 1664 Carlsburg, France
Foundation Brewing Co. "Epiphany" Double IPA Portland, Maine
Guinness Stout, Dublin, Ireland
Aval Artisanal Cider, Brittany, France
Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn, New York

What 2,389 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South End Buttery is a charming neighborhood gem renowned for its "best breakfast in Boston" and delightful outdoor seating. Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "impeccable service." Despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes, the ambiance and overall dining experience, especially brunch, consistently impress visitors.

2,389 Reviews

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Ulrike
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening. Super service and food! Definitely recommend as a casual, comfortable spot.
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Gayle
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Buttery. We had difficulty getting to the restaurant as their is only residential parking in the area and we are not from the area. It was also raining so we got soaked getting there. But none the less, the dinner was wonderful. Our entrees of a hummus burger and salad as well as the deep fried cod and fries were great. We also had an apple tart for dessert as well as some huge focasia bread which was a meal in itself. All good. We definitely will visit a gain in the future. I need suggestions for parking since I am handicapped.
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Wendy
New York City
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Who makes huevos rancheros with scrambled eggs?! Very noisy, we were seated in the hallway.
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Theari
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service. Our server went above and beyond for my husband’s birthday.
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Maria
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing! Great service but super loud we sat downstairs.
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Michael
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice spot. I’d go back to eat there again. Parking is difficult in that neighborhood
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Bruce
Greater Boston
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Starters were amazing as were the drinks. The mains were okay. I ordered the seafood scampi and it was okay. My husband ordered the steak frites and it was cooked well and tasty. The Parmesan fries were very good.
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Zach
Greater Boston
233 reviews
5.0
233 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal, great service, and great atmosphere. A great place to go before a play.
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Tara
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Too expensive for a basic brunch! And very noisy and crowded. But food is good.
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Barbara
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roberto (the manager) is consistently wonderful. We had a reservation for 7, and one more popped in last minute. He was able to accommodate us without any issues. Food is outstanding, and service always matches it!! This is my go-to place!!!!
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FAQs

South End Buttery offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. South End Buttery also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 482-1015.

South End Buttery is rated 4.5 stars by 2389 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Union Park Street
Area
South End
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
Public transit
Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard Gordon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.southendbuttery.com/
Phone number
(617) 482-1015
Catering
We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
Private party facilities
Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!

South End Buttery

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips!

Happy Hour 4-6pm (Fri-Sun)

Turkey Burger

Caprese

Pear Salad

Starters

Buttery FocacciaUS$11.00

New England Jonah Crab CakesUS$17.00

Mezze

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$15.00

Crunchy CalamariUS$17.00

Devils on HorsebackUS$14.00

Local BurrataUS$18.00

Salads

Kale & BrusselsUS$15.00

Caesar*US$15.00

Greek SaladUS$15.00

Mains

Herb-Roasted Faroe Island Salmon*US$29.00

Fish & ChipsUS$28.00

Roasted Half ChickenUS$28.00

Buttery MeatloafUS$27.00

Shrimp Fra DiavoloUS$27.00

Steak Frites*US$33.00

Eggplant ParmesanUS$26.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$27.00

Buttery Burgers

Niman Ranch Bacon CheeseburgerUS$25.00

Turkey BurgerUS$25.00

Chickpea Falafel BurgerUS$25.00

Sides

Plain French FriesUS$9.00

Parmesan-Garlic FriesUS$12.00

Pecorino-Truffle FriesUS$13.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$9.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$12.00

Mixed GreensUS$11.00

Cocktails

Grapefruit Rosemary SpritzUS$15.00

Sweater WeatherUS$15.00

FiresideUS$15.00

The CureUS$15.00

Cranberry Sage CollinsUS$15.00

Prickly Pear MargaritaUS$15.00

Peppermint Mocha MartiniUS$16.00

Ginger Peach White SangriaUS$15.00

Blueberry Basil Red SangriaUS$15.00

Sparkling

Brut Rosé, Caves Naveran Brut Rosado, Catalonia, Spain, 2019 (750 ml)US$13.00

Prosecco Brut, Tenuta Sant'anna, Veneto, Italy, N/V (750 ml)US$13.00

Champagne, Louis Roederer, Champagne, France, N/V

Champagne, Vollereaux, Champagne, France, N/V

Rosé

Nero d'Avola | Syrah, Planeta, Sicily, Italy, 2021US$14.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbreunner, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021US$13.00

Riesling, Immich-Batteriberg "Kabinett C.A.I.," Mosel, Germany, 2018US$15.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Black Cottage, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020US$13.00

Chardonnay, Textbook, Napa Valley, California, 2020US$14.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Golden West "The Promise," Walla Walla, Washington, 2020US$14.00

Vinho Tinto, Casa Ferreirinha "Papa Figos," Douro, Portugal, 2019US$14.00

Rioja, El Coto "Coto de Imaz" Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2016US$14.00

Zweigelt, Pratsch, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2018US$13.00

Grenache | Syrah | Mourvedre, Domaine le Couroulu "Vaqueyras," Rhône, France, 2019US$15.00

Beer & Cider

Jack's Abbey House Lager, Framingham, Massachusetts

Night Shift Santilli IPA Everett, Massachusetts

Kronenbourg 1664 Carlsburg, France

Foundation Brewing Co. "Epiphany" Double IPA Portland, Maine

Guinness Stout, Dublin, Ireland

Aval Artisanal Cider, Brittany, France

Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn, New York

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary