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Buttermilk & Bourbon, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6
4.6
3433 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
A photo of Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6
$30 and under
Southern
Back Bay

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • 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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Dining areas

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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Raw Bar

  • Oysters of the Day*$3.00

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

      pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream

      • Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00

        fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers

        • Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00

          sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow

          • Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00

            warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil

            • 2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00

              bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles

              • Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00

                smoky hot BBQ sauce

                • Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00

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

                  • Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$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 Wings$12.00
                      • Boneless Fried Thighs$14.00
                      • Bone-In ½ Chicken$21.00

                    Featured Items

                    • B&B Fish Battered Catfish$14.00

                      southern potato salad, corn relish, roasted jalapeño tartar

                      • Crawfish Étouffée Hand Pies$11.00

                        house hot sauce, Duke's mayo

                        • ½ Dozen Roasted Oysters$19.00

                          southern greens, house sausage, parmesan

                          • New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$15.00

                            creamy jalapeño grits, holy trinity, andouille sausage

                            • 2 Prime Burger Sliders*$10.00

                              tomato molasses, charred & pickled onion, smoked gouda

                              • Roasted Jalapeño Mac & Cheese$14.00

                                cavatappi pasta, spicy bacon, French's onions

                                • Baby Kale Salad$10.00

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

                                  • Wedge Salad$11.00

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

                                    • Caramelized Sweet Potatoes$8.00

                                      peach jam, chive cream cheese, candied pecans

                                      • Red Onion Braised Beef Cheek$16.00

                                        carrot purée, English peas, huckleberry vinaigrette

                                        • Maplebrook Farms Burrata$18.00

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

                                          Dessert

                                          • Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00

                                            powdered sugar

                                            • Soft Serve of the Day$5.00

                                              salted pretzel cone

                                              • Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00

                                                bourbon sauce, brown butter dippin' dots

                                                • Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00

                                                  root beer chantilly, vanilla pastry cream

                                                  • Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00

                                                    smoked cinnamon butter & pimento cheese spread

                                                    Last updated: February 3, 2022

                                                    What 3,433 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
                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a delightful Southern-inspired dining experience in Boston. Known for its "amazing biscuits" and "flavorful fried chicken," this lively spot combines vibrant New Orleans vibes with a cozy atmosphere. While service can be inconsistent, the "unique and delicious" dishes and "fun ambiance" make it a must-visit for brunch or dinner.

                                                    3,433 Reviews

                                                    1. Caralyn

                                                      Hawaii

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing service, food and budget savvy! Ambience wonderful as well. Best fried chicken, makes you feel that you are eating in the South. Definitely a must to dine at.

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                                                    2. Kristan

                                                      Austin

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Incredible food and drink. The ambiance is warm and cozy and the waitstaff are enjoyable. I love dining here

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                                                    3. David

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great food and service. One of our favorite places when we are in Boston

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                                                    4. Sarah

                                                      Chicago

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food was a-mazing! Get the sliders - both of them, you won’t regret it! Loved the vibe and service was great!

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                                                    5. Lorraine

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      4.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      All was great except the music playing was just a little bit to loud

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                                                    6. Alex

                                                      Richmond

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 23, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Delicious food!! Such a fun atmosphere will be returning soon.

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                                                    7. Marc & Rebecca

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great food as always . No complaints. Will definitely return.

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                                                    8. John

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Good food and atmosphere lined the chicken wasn’t a fan of the wax beans glad the server and kitchen could replace it with fries definitely will make another appearance

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                                                    9. Jazmin

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      1 review

                                                      1.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on November 18, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                      2. Food 1
                                                      3. Service 1
                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                      The food was awful. No seasoning or nice plating. The serving sizes of the entrees were that of HALF an appetizer and that’s generous. The service was awful. My waitress kept spilling water all over the table and wouldn’t clean it up afterwards, when we would call her over to our table when she wasn’t busy she would ignore us and walk away(multiple times). She couldn’t explain the items in the menu and couldn’t offer any guidance on picking popular items. The bathrooms were a disaster… probably has not been maintained the entire day. The ambience of the room was poor it didn’t live up to the pictures. I have concluded that any 5 star reviews have been bought since they are praised for everything that the 2star and below rating have complained about. Overall I am deeply disappointed with picking this restaurant and I wouldn’t go back even if they offered me a free full course meal.

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                                                    10. Miranda

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food was very good, and they had pretty good variety! Service on drinks took a little longer than expected, but the products were also delicious! Beautiful ambience, too

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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 3433 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    A photo of Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant

                                                    Buttermilk & Bourbon

                                                    4.6
                                                    $30 and under
                                                    Southern
                                                    Back Bay

                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 80 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
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      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, Takeout, 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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