Lower Mills Tavern

4.7

192 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 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.
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!

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.

What 192 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lower Mills Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with inventive food and drink options. Guests frequently praise the "great service" and "delicious food," making it a popular choice for regular visits. The LMT burger receives high marks for consistency, while the live music and friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere.

192 Reviews

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Kathleen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great bar staff, amazing drinks and the food was great. Simple menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted a nice, fresh, and warm meal in a comfortable setting. It met our expectations and we walked away very happy.
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Meg
Greater Boston
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous seasonal menu and cocktails. We loved everything we ordered! Quaint and cozy. Nice neighborhood spot.
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James
Orlando
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Service brought it to next level. Stephanie was wonderful.
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Diane
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It is a nice local spot. Went on a Friday night. Service was a little slow. The food was just okay.
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Krissy
Atlantic City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. We go once a week. Very good every time. The LMT burger is amazing.
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Jenise
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Tavern is exactly what we thought it would be, great The service was very nice. Our waitress was very helpful with the menu & directions & suggestions of where we needed to go. The food was very good & filling. We highly recommend MLT
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Michelle
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both amazing. The LMT scramble is enough for 2 people to share. The Dutch baby apple pancake was perfect — not too sweet.
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Patrick
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. The service was attentive and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!
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Regina
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Great local restaurant, nice friendly staff. However I was a little embarrassed with rodents making appearances frequently. Especially since I picked this restaurant as first date.
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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 192 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, 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

Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Phone number
(857) 267-4461

Lower Mills Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

IRISH MUSIC SESSION

Live Music!

Appetizers

LMT Wings$15.00

Fire Roasted Brussles Sprouts$11.00

Smoked Cod Croquettes$12.00

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$16.00

Swordfish Skewer$16.00

Burrata Antipasto$16.00

Soup & Salad

Clam Chowder$11.00

Hearty Vegetable Soup$9.00

Creamy Tomato Soup$9.00

House Greek Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Harvest Quinoa Salad$15.00

Roasted Pear Salad$14.00

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$16.00

LMT Burger$16.00

Short Rib Grilled Cheese$17.00

Sweet and Spicy Nashville Chicken$16.00

House-Made Veggie Burger$16.00

Blackened Salmon Sando$17.00

Pizza

Tomato Mozzarella$14.00

BBQ Chicken & Bacon$15.00

Garden$15.00

Rosemary Mushroom$14.00

Plates

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00

Steak Frites$33.00

Savory Chicken Pot Pie$22.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00

Lamb and Beef Bolognese$29.00

Maine Lobster Mac & CHeese$28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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