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Buttermilk & Bourbon, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6
4.6
3480 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 101 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 266-1122
  • Website
    http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
  • 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

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Menu

Raw Bar

  • Oysters of the Day*USD 3.00

    • Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp CocktailUSD 4.50

      pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream

      • Simple Roasted Mushroom ToastUSD 12.00

        fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers

        • Memphis Style Baby Back RibsUSD 14.00

          sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow

          • Cajun Grilled Swordfish*USD 15.00

            warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil

            • 2 Fried Chicken SlidersUSD 14.00

              bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles

              • Pulled Pork CroquettesUSD 8.00

                smoky hot BBQ sauce

                • Boiled Peanut HummusUSD 10.00

                  benne seed crackers, heirloom tomato-cucumber salad, smoked paprika

                  • Nashville Hot Alligator FriesUSD 14.00

                    pimento queso, comeback sauce, crinkle cut pickles

                    • House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

                      Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, BBQ syrup or white BBQ sauce

                      • Chicken WingsUSD 12.00
                      • Boneless Fried ThighsUSD 14.00
                      • Bone-In ½ ChickenUSD 21.00

                    Featured Items

                    • B&B Fish Battered CatfishUSD 14.00

                      southern potato salad, corn relish, roasted jalapeño tartar

                      • Crawfish Étouffée Hand PiesUSD 11.00

                        house hot sauce, Duke's mayo

                        • ½ Dozen Roasted OystersUSD 19.00

                          southern greens, house sausage, parmesan

                          • New Orleans BBQ ShrimpUSD 15.00

                            creamy jalapeño grits, holy trinity, andouille sausage

                            • 2 Prime Burger Sliders*USD 10.00

                              tomato molasses, charred & pickled onion, smoked gouda

                              • Roasted Jalapeño Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00

                                cavatappi pasta, spicy bacon, French's onions

                                • Baby Kale SaladUSD 10.00

                                  lemon-anchovy vinaigrette, shaved radish, grated ricotta, black eyed peas, biscuit croutons

                                  • Wedge SaladUSD 11.00

                                    buttermilk-horseradish dressing, avocado, red onion, hard-boiled egg, grains & seeds

                                    • Caramelized Sweet PotatoesUSD 8.00

                                      peach jam, chive cream cheese, candied pecans

                                      • Red Onion Braised Beef CheekUSD 16.00

                                        carrot purée, English peas, huckleberry vinaigrette

                                        • Maplebrook Farms BurrataUSD 18.00

                                          fried green tomatoes, creamy mustard vinaigrette, Tasso Ham, hot pepper jelly

                                          Dessert

                                          • Fresh Fried BeignetsUSD 10.00

                                            powdered sugar

                                            • Soft Serve of the DayUSD 5.00

                                              salted pretzel cone

                                              • Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread PuddingUSD 10.00

                                                bourbon sauce, brown butter dippin' dots

                                                • Fresh Fruit ShortcakeUSD 10.00

                                                  root beer chantilly, vanilla pastry cream

                                                  • Warm Honey Glazed BiscuitsUSD 14.00

                                                    smoked cinnamon butter & pimento cheese spread

                                                    Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                    What 3,480 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
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a vibrant New Orleans-inspired dining experience with "amazing food" and a "fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the biscuits, diverse cocktail options, and tapas-style dishes perfect for sharing. While service can occasionally be slow, the "unique vibe" and delightful menu make it a must-visit spot in Boston.

                                                    3,480 Reviews

                                                    1. Elias

                                                      Raleigh

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food and service as always! The biscuits are always a big draw but the other items on the menu were fantastic

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                                                    2. Rebecca

                                                      VIP

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      28 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      28 reviews

                                                      Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Really enjoyed our experience- the food was excellent

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                                                    3. MimiB

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Went for a birthday celebration. Was fantastic food vibe was a great night overall

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                                                    4. Mary

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This is best spot if you’re up for a night of tapas dining and interesting cocktails in a fun environment. Everything from the food to the service was top notch.

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                                                    5. Joanne

                                                      VIP

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Prompt service. Waitress was knowledgeable and helpful in selecting items. Beverages delicious. Food outstanding. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

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                                                    6. Kyle

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      1 review

                                                      2.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      A restaurant that claims to be New Orleans themed that couldn’t make a real Sazrac cocktail. Chicken wings that tasted like cheap chicken and lack of good menu options. The biscuits were delicious though.

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                                                    7. Katherine

                                                      VIP

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      22 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      22 reviews

                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Mac n cheese was greattt. Lots of cocktail options and cute atmosphere !

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                                                    8. Miller

                                                      Tampa

                                                      1 review

                                                      4.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      Food was amazing. Each dish was carefully constructed and unique. The food came out very fast as well. Unfortunately the music was atrocious—loud and obnoxious, like sitting in a college bar. Our server was great but took forever in between visits so we ended up waiting like 20 minutes for the check after we were finished with our meal.

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                                                    9. Eddie

                                                      Atlantic City

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The vibe was really cool with all the different rooms. The food was also good, we ordered the chicken sliders, burger sliders, wings, and some sides. Overall it was great and I would definitely go back to try some other items on the menu.

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                                                    10. Donald

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Bartender was slow to serve us. Nice guy but just slow. Spent a lot of time talking to the other bartender. Asked his for napkins while eating the crab dip and he brought me cocktail napkins. I finally walked over to the bar and “stole” fours sets from the bar so we could eat other that like a caveman.

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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 3480 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 pm
                                                    Booked 101 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 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $30 and under
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      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
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
                                                    • 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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