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Buttonwood, Newton, MA

Buttonwood

4.6
4.6
963 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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 963 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Beth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  2. Suzanne

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  3. Paulette

    Austin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  4. 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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  5. 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 6 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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  6. 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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  7. 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 6 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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  8. 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 6 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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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