Buttonwood

4.7

963 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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

Starters

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

Mains

Buttonwood Burger$26.00
sesame seed brioche bun, cheddar, bacon, secret sauce, bibb lettuce, french fries
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Cast Iron Salmon$36.00
cauliflower pureé, brussel sprouts, winter citrus, fennel
- No Fennel$0.00
- No Cauliflower xtra Sprouts$0.00
- Black and Blue$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Cooked Through$0.00
Chicken Under A Brick$32.00
polenta, broccoli rabe, mushrooms, pepperoncini, marsala
Housemade Spaghettini (Entree)$34.00
shrimp, pancetta, calabrian chilis, san marzano tomatoes
Housemade Spaghettini (App)$23.00
shrimp, pancetta, calabrian chilis, san marzano tomatoes
Grilled Pork Chop$34.00
koginut squash, braised cabbage, gochujang, sesame, green apple slaw
Risotto$29.00
allendale farm squash, leeks, sage, pepitas, parmigiano-reggiano
NY Sirloin$49.00
Prime Brandt Beef 8oz NY Sirloin, hand cut fries, red wine demi glace, arugula, pickled red onion
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

Sides

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

Kids

Chicken Tenders$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00
Pasta w/ Butter$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00
Pasta w/ Butter & Cheese$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00
Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00

What 963 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 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 7 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 on December 18, 2024
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.
ButtonwoodResponded 1 day ago
Thanks so much for taking the time to post such a thoughtful review Suzanne! We hope you enjoyed your leftovers and we we can't wait to serve you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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Paulette
Austin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
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 December 14, 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 December 14, 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 on December 17, 2024
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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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 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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Beth
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 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 on December 17, 2024
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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Chris
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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 on December 17, 2024
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 December 6, 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 December 5, 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 4.7 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

Additional information

Cross street
Columbus St.
Neighborhood
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

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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Buttonwood

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Arugula Salad

NY Sirloin

Cast Iron Salmon

Snacks

Stuffed Dates$10.00

Salmon Dip 1/2 Pint$20.00

Muhamama 1/2 Pint$16.00

White Bean Spread 1/2 Pint$15.00

Starters

Arugula Salad$14.00

Brassica Salad$19.00

Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Burrata$25.00

Cast Iron Cornbread$12.00

Chicken Wings$19.00

French Fries$9.00

Pork Fries$10.00

Greek Salad$16.00

Housemade Spaghettini (App)$23.00

Roasted Beets$11.00

Mains

Buttonwood Burger$26.00

Cast Iron Salmon$36.00

Chicken Under A Brick$32.00

Housemade Spaghettini (Entree)$34.00

Housemade Spaghettini (App)$23.00

Grilled Pork Chop$34.00

Risotto$29.00

NY Sirloin$49.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Cast Iron Cornbread$12.00

French Fries$9.00

Pork Fries$10.00

Roasted Beets$11.00

Kids

Chicken Tenders$11.00

Pasta w/ Butter$11.00

Pasta w/ Butter & Cheese$11.00

Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce$11.00

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