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Lower Mills Tavern, Boston, MA

Lower Mills Tavern

4.7
4.7
210 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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7:00 PM
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Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and much more.

Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine)

We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 267-4461
  • Website
    http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • IRISH MUSIC SESSION

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM: Live Irish session into the night. Live Celtic music with Cliodhna field & friends Bring your instrument or just enjoy the music. No cover. Musicians welcome. Dancing inevitably. Kitchen open late.

    IRISH MUSIC SESSION Photo

  • Live Music!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Every Thursday & Saturday night starting at 7:30PM, we feature some of the best local talent!

Menu

Starting at 4:30PM

Appetizers

  • LMT Wings$15.00

    Tossed in your choice of buffalo, agrodolce sauce, or sweet & salty rub

    • Fire Roasted Brussles Sprouts$11.00

      Tossed in a house-made maple vinaigrette

      • Smoked Cod Croquettes$12.00

        Sitting atop homemade citrus tartar sauce.

        • Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$16.00

          shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce; served with a side of bleu cheese.

          • Swordfish Skewer$16.00

            Sticky and sweet teriyaki-glazed swordfish served over dressed greens and pickled onion

            • Burrata Antipasto$16.00

              Served with fig jam, toasted candied almonds, balsamic glaze on a warm baguette

              Soup & Salad

              • Clam Chowder$11.00

                New England clam chowder with bacon, oyster crackers

                • Hearty Vegetable Soup$9.00

                  Squash, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, white beans, and fine herbs in tomato broth

                  • Creamy Tomato Soup$9.00

                    Creamy tomato bisque served with croutons.

                    • House Greek Salad$14.00

                      Chopped crisp romaine lettuce, feta cheese, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and Pepperoncini, tossed with house-made Greek vinaigrette

                      • Caesar Salad$13.00

                        Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, butter croutons, house-made caesar dressing

                        • Harvest Quinoa Salad$15.00

                          kale, pumpkin seeds, fire roasted cauliflower, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds with a cranberry vinaigrette.

                          • Roasted Pear Salad$14.00

                            mixed greens, cranberries, candied almonds, blue cheese with a maple vinaigrette.

                            Sandwiches

                            • Buttermilk Fried Chicken$16.00

                              Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and creamy ranch served on a seeded brioche bun.

                              • LMT Burger$16.00

                                American cheese, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a seeded brioche bun

                                • Short Rib Grilled Cheese$17.00

                                  Crispy grilled cheese filled with tender braised short rib and served with a short rib au jus

                                  • Sweet and Spicy Nashville Chicken$16.00

                                    Tossed in honey sriracha sauce and spicy house rub, creamy coleslaw, and dill pickles served on a seeded brioche bun

                                    • House-Made Veggie Burger$16.00

                                      Vegan cheddar, fresh corn, kale, black beans, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo, served on a potato roll

                                      • Blackened Salmon Sando$17.00

                                        old bay caper aioli, fresh cabbage slaw, jalapeno, cilantro; served on a sesame brioche bun.

                                        Pizza

                                        • Tomato Mozzarella$14.00

                                          Fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, sliced hothouse tomatoes, garlic oil, basil

                                          • BBQ Chicken & Bacon$15.00

                                            Mozzarella, house bbq sauce, balsamic caramelized onions, garlic oil

                                            • Garden$15.00

                                              House-made marinara sauce with, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, red pepper, spinach, heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic oil

                                              • Rosemary Mushroom$14.00

                                                wild mushrooms, vidalia onions, mozzarella, parmesan; topped with arugula and balsamic glaze.

                                                Plates

                                                • Pan Seared Salmon$28.00

                                                  autumn rice pilaf with shaved brussels, pumpkin seeds, roasted cauliflower, vidalia onions; topped with a honey miso sauce.

                                                  • Steak Frites$33.00

                                                    grilled sirloin steak, cajun-seasoned french fries; served with gorgonzola butter and a truffle aioli.

                                                    • Savory Chicken Pot Pie$22.00

                                                      our home-made pot pie with mixed vegetables and baked crust; served with acorn squash.

                                                      • Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00

                                                        with sage brown butter, arugula, parmesan and toasted pumpkin seeds.

                                                        • Lamb and Beef Bolognese$29.00

                                                          slow-cooked in zesty tomato sauce, topped with herbed ricotta and parmesan; over papperdelle pasta.

                                                          • Maine Lobster Mac & CHeese$28.00

                                                            pasta shells tossed in our rich and creamy cheese sauce, served in cast-iron skillet with buttery Maine lobster and toasted panko crumbs.

                                                            Last updated: January 16, 2024

                                                            What 210 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
                                                            • 4.5Food
                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                            • 4.5Ambience
                                                            • 4.5Value

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                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Lower Mills Tavern delights with its "amazing food," "cozy atmosphere," and "friendly staff." Known for its standout LMT burger and inventive menu, it provides a "great neighborhood feel" and offers "live music" that enhances the dining experience. Perfect for families, dates, or casual gatherings.
                                                            210 Reviews

                                                            1. Vicker VIP

                                                              Greater Boston7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always a great experience at Lower Mills Tavern. A true neighborhood place in the best sense of the term.

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                                                            2. VHizzle VIP

                                                              Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Usually the food is great, but this time the meals were overcooked & the dessert was stale. Service was really slow too.

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                                                            3. James VIP

                                                              Orlando21 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on February 26, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Outstanding service. Steph was very attentive making the experience next level. food was great. Best neighborhood local.

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                                                            4. Susan VIP

                                                              Greater Boston10 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Best burger - seriously was so good! And the help could not be more welcoming. The host was gracious and welcoming (was nice to be treated so well) and our server who also made amazing drinks was brilliant. If you want the best burger try this. You will say "wow, best burger I have had in quite awhile." And the tomato soup was delicious!

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                                                            5. Pam

                                                              Greater Boston6 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The food and drinks were great. Live music was nice.

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                                                            6. kirk

                                                              Greater Boston6 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Pizza is great and the fried chicken sandwich is awesome

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                                                            7. jamie

                                                              Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 25, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always a favorite spot for dinner. Tasty specials and just love the atmosphere.

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                                                            8. Michael

                                                              Greater Boston9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 22, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The food was excellent. Plenty of beer selections, and the staff was helpful. Tara was our server and she was outstanding.

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                                                            9. Andrea

                                                              Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 22, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              What a great night we had! Thank you for accommodating our large party for my daughter's 16th birthday. She picked the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Steph was an attentive and responsive waitress. The appetizers were amazing: poutine and brussel sprouts. Dinners were great. Steph even brought over a candle in one of the desserts we ordered for our birthday girl. We will be back. Thank you.

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                                                            10. David

                                                              Greater Boston1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The ladies are very attentive helpful and the food was delicious. I had the LMT breakfast sandwich and home fries. Will definitely be back for dinner.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Lower Mills Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4461.

                                                            Lower Mills Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                            At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

                                                            Booked 7 times today

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                                                            Google Map for Lower Mills Tavern

                                                            2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              Dorchester
                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                              Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              American, Comfort Food, Pub
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Street Parking
                                                            • Payment options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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