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Buttonwood, Newton, MA

Buttonwood

4.7
4.7
992 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 .

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 992 people are saying

Buttonwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

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Buttonwood is a cherished neighborhood gem offering "consistently excellent" food and top-notch service. Known for its inviting ambiance, standout dishes include the "walnut muhammara," "brick chicken," and "killer cornbread." While noise levels can vary, the friendly staff and diverse menu options make it a must-visit for locals and newcomers alike.
992 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Greater Boston116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner! Fantastic food and service. Lovely ambience. Truly great neighborhood gem!

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  2. John

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent. I’ve always had a great meal when I’ve come here. Service is excellent, attentive but not intrusive. Nice casual ambiance.

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  3. Steven

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were excellent. But the restaurant is extremely noisy!

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  4. Susan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first visit to Buttonwood. The food was mediocre at best; my entree was inedible so I sent it back. The staff was very nice; the acoustics were terrible. We arrived at 8:30; at 9:30 when there were only a few tables occupied and it was still extremely difficult to hear each other talk. Frankly, the place felt trendy for the sake of being trendy - overpriced and very disappointing.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere and it was our waiters second day!
    ButtonwoodResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hey, thanks for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Buttonwood. It's always a pleasure to have you back! We're especially pleased that our new server met your expectations! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Farid

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Main menu lacks a good vegetarian dish. I believe no vegetarian person should find herself in a situation to stop eating a nonsense veggie dish and come home hungry.

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  7. Jacqui

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love having you as our neighborhood restaurant. This was a great way to celebrate the life of our neighbor, who almost died one year ago. Thanks for making it special.
    ButtonwoodResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hi Jacqui It's nice to hear that we could be part of helping you celebrate something so important. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We very much look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicely designed dining room and interesting menu with options for all. Our server was welcoming, helpful, and knew the menu well. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Allison

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent (attentive and knowledgeable), and the food was spectacular! We especially loved the walnut muhammara, the burrata, the roasted cauliflower entree, the burger, and the banana bread pudding. Party of 4 = lots of different dishes to share! It was a little loud on a Saturday night, but we were able to have a conversation without yelling. We look forward to returning :)

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  10. ronald

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    dinner was excellent they are doing an excellent job. staff well trained and very attentive.

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FAQs

Buttonwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 928-5771.

Buttonwood is rated 4.7 stars by 992 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.

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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Buttonwood

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus St.
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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