South End Buttery

4.5

2398 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 482-1015
Website
http://www.southendbuttery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Gordon
Catering
We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
Private party facilities
Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!

Location
314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
Union Park Street
Parking details
Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
Public transit
Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips!
$29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us Sundays through Thursdays for salad, steak and fish and chip specials! With endless fries and posh mushy peas how could you go wrong? Cocktail specials also available at bargain basement prices!

Popular dishes

Buttery Focaccia$11.00
heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil, evoo
New England Jonah Crab Cakes$17.00
spicy tomato chutney and house tartar sauce, arugula
Mezze
roasted garlic hummus, red pepper whipped feta, beet tzatziki, house-made pita chips
- ea$10.00
- For All 3 to Share$25.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15.00
chili flakes, garlic, lemon, curry aioli
Crunchy Calamari$17.00
fried cherry peppers, grilled lemon, fried sage, chipotle aioli
Devils on Horseback$14.00
bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates, piquillo pepper sauce, shaved parm
Local Burrata$18.00
fig jam, balsamic reduction, evoo, crostini, maple-miso roasted walnuts, herbed sea salt, mike’s hot honey

Salads

grilled chicken breast or chicken milanese $10, 3 grilled shrimp $11, avocado $6, roasted salmon $15, grilled top sirloin cap steak $19

Kale & Brussels$15.00
shaved kale, fennel + brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, apples, almonds, pecorino, multigrain croutons, sherry-garlic vinaigrette
Caesar*$15.00
romaine, shaved parm, garlicky croutons, classic caesar dressing
Greek Salad$15.00
romaine, feta, cucumber, red onion, tomato, kalamata, red pepper, fresh mint + oregano, red wine vinaigrette

Mains

Herb-Roasted Faroe Island Salmon*$29.00
* rainbow quinoa with roasted sweet potato, red and poblano peppers, corn and red onion, smashed avocado, cumin-tomato salsa, grilled asparagus
Fish & Chips$28.00
beer-battered atlantic haddock, fries, posh mushy peas, coleslaw, house tartar sauce
Roasted Half Chicken$28.00
air-chilled giannone chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, herb-lemon jus
Buttery Meatloaf$27.00
ground beef + pork, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, wild mushroom gravy
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$27.00
garlic, shallot, spicy marinara, chili flakes, spaghetti
Steak Frites*$33.00
grilled top sirloin cap, parmesan-garlic fries, salsa verde, gochujang butter
Eggplant Parmesan$26.00
local mozzarella, marinara, basil, spaghetti
Chicken Parmesan$27.00
local mozzarella, marinara, basil, spaghetti

Buttery Burgers

all 8oz burgers served on iggy's brioche bun with fries, house-made chips or greens

Niman Ranch Bacon Cheeseburger$25.00
crispy bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, truffle aioli
Turkey Burger$25.00
avocado, roasted tomato, lettuce, aged cheddar, chipotle aioli
Chickpea Falafel Burger$25.00
whipped feta, pickled red onion, tzatziki, arugula

Sides

Plain French Fries$9.00
with chipotle, curry or truffle aioli
Parmesan-Garlic Fries$12.00
chipotle or truffle aioli
Pecorino-Truffle Fries$13.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
Mixed Greens$11.00
cherry tomatoes, toasted pepitas, lemon-herb vinaigrette

Cocktails

Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz$15.00
citadelle gin, pamplemousse, rosemary dolin dry, sparkling rosé
Sweater Weather$15.00
applejack brandy, rye, chai, orange bitters
Fireside$15.00
bahnez mezcal, combier, pineapple purée, lime, chili
The Cure$15.00
blended scotch, ginger, beet, honey, lemon
Cranberry Sage Collins$15.00
tito's handmade vodka, cranberry, sage, elderflower, lemon
Prickly Pear Margarita$15.00
tequila ocho blanco, prickly pear purée, combier, lime
Peppermint Mocha Martini$16.00
vanilla tito's, caffè moka, meletti cioccolato, equator jaguar espresso, peppermint mocha cold foam
Ginger Peach White Sangria$15.00
white wine, peach, fresh ginger, dark rum, white tea, elderflower
Blueberry Basil Red Sangria$15.00
red wine, blueberry vodka, fresh basil, citrus

Sparkling

Brut Rosé, Caves Naveran Brut Rosado, Catalonia, Spain, 2019 (750 ml)$13.00
Prosecco Brut, Tenuta Sant'anna, Veneto, Italy, N/V (750 ml)$13.00
Champagne, Louis Roederer, Champagne, France, N/V
- 375 ml$39.00
- 750 ml$75.00
Champagne, Vollereaux, Champagne, France, N/V
- 750 ml$68.00

Rosé

Nero d'Avola | Syrah, Planeta, Sicily, Italy, 2021$14.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbreunner, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021$13.00
Riesling, Immich-Batteriberg "Kabinett C.A.I.," Mosel, Germany, 2018$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Black Cottage, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020$13.00
Chardonnay, Textbook, Napa Valley, California, 2020$14.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Golden West "The Promise," Walla Walla, Washington, 2020$14.00
Vinho Tinto, Casa Ferreirinha "Papa Figos," Douro, Portugal, 2019$14.00
Rioja, El Coto "Coto de Imaz" Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2016$14.00
Zweigelt, Pratsch, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2018$13.00
Grenache | Syrah | Mourvedre, Domaine le Couroulu "Vaqueyras," Rhône, France, 2019$15.00

Beer & Cider

Jack's Abbey House Lager, Framingham, Massachusetts
Night Shift Santilli IPA Everett, Massachusetts
Kronenbourg 1664 Carlsburg, France
Foundation Brewing Co. "Epiphany" Double IPA Portland, Maine
Guinness Stout, Dublin, Ireland
Aval Artisanal Cider, Brittany, France
Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn, New York

What 2,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South End Buttery is a charming neighborhood spot known for its "amazing cocktails" and "attentive service." The cozy atmosphere and delightful outdoor seating create a memorable dining experience. While the food is often praised as "delicious" and "exceeding expectations," some guests note room for improvement. Overall, a beloved brunch and casual dining destination.

2,398 Reviews

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Gerald
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great hideaway especially on a snowy evening. Steak Frits and cocktails great
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Susan
VIP
Greater Boston
72 reviews
4.0
72 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Super friendly and accommodating staff. Very cozy atmosphere. Would definitely go back.
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Sara
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went in the winter and the downstairs is cozy with the fireplace. The food was fresh, seasoned and nicely presented. It was a busy Saturday evening and service lagged little near the end of our meal. We would return again and recommend you try it too.
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Jeremy
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Basement fireplace room was perfect on a winter day and food was good and service prompt. What upended the entire experience was the host coming down to tell us that 50 minutes into our meal she needed us to leave in order to clear the table for another party. This was not a walk in and a party of 6 that we reserved so there should have been ample time allowed for our experience. And 50 minutes is not acceptable. What's more is the way she asked was short and rude. Great way to ruin what had been a great start.
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Sharon
Greater Boston
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Mussels very good. Ordered focaccia bread to soak up excellent sauce. Turkey burger very good. Veal parm so-so. Not very happy with our table or the music. Very pricey for what we ordered.
South End ButteryResponded 7 days ago
Hi Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at South End Buttery. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our mussels and turkey burger so much! We do not currently serve veal parmigiana, although we used to serve chicken parmigiana on earlier menus.
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Matthew
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal here. The restaurant is very cozy and welcoming.
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Jon
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time and we loved it!! The food was original and ambience was great.
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Victoria
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was great, and they did a great job on the crispy brussel sprouts (and the french fries!). I will say the place itself is a verrrrry intimate environment (i.e you are sitting a foot away from another table) so if you’re claustrophobic you might run into some issues, but it’s a cute spot and we found it cozy. The service was okay, not great but not bad by any means. Overall no complaints, we enjoyed it and would definitely come back now that we know what to expect! ***Bonus points because they had Athletic beer there!!!!***
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Mary
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
South End Buttery is a great place to grab sandwiches and coffee, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend their dinner. We had the focaccia and crab cakes to start, which was delicious but we were disappointed in our shared main fish & chips. The drinks were standard, not bad, not great.
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Joseph
VIP
Greater Boston
76 reviews
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server accommodated a change of table…greatly appreciated…facilitated conversation. Good steak frites, great service!
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FAQs

South End Buttery offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. South End Buttery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 482-1015.

South End Buttery is rated 4.5 stars by 2398 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Union Park Street
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
Public transit
Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Gordon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.southendbuttery.com/
Phone number
(617) 482-1015
Catering
We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
Private party facilities
Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!

South End Buttery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips!

Turkey Burger

Caprese

Pear Salad

Starters

Buttery Focaccia$11.00

New England Jonah Crab Cakes$17.00

Mezze

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Crunchy Calamari$17.00

Devils on Horseback$14.00

Local Burrata$18.00

Salads

Kale & Brussels$15.00

Caesar*$15.00

Greek Salad$15.00

Mains

Herb-Roasted Faroe Island Salmon*$29.00

Fish & Chips$28.00

Roasted Half Chicken$28.00

Buttery Meatloaf$27.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$27.00

Steak Frites*$33.00

Eggplant Parmesan$26.00

Chicken Parmesan$27.00

Buttery Burgers

Niman Ranch Bacon Cheeseburger$25.00

Turkey Burger$25.00

Chickpea Falafel Burger$25.00

Sides

Plain French Fries$9.00

Parmesan-Garlic Fries$12.00

Pecorino-Truffle Fries$13.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Mixed Greens$11.00

Cocktails

Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz$15.00

Sweater Weather$15.00

Fireside$15.00

The Cure$15.00

Cranberry Sage Collins$15.00

Prickly Pear Margarita$15.00

Peppermint Mocha Martini$16.00

Ginger Peach White Sangria$15.00

Blueberry Basil Red Sangria$15.00

Sparkling

Brut Rosé, Caves Naveran Brut Rosado, Catalonia, Spain, 2019 (750 ml)$13.00

Prosecco Brut, Tenuta Sant'anna, Veneto, Italy, N/V (750 ml)$13.00

Champagne, Louis Roederer, Champagne, France, N/V

Champagne, Vollereaux, Champagne, France, N/V

Rosé

Nero d'Avola | Syrah, Planeta, Sicily, Italy, 2021$14.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbreunner, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021$13.00

Riesling, Immich-Batteriberg "Kabinett C.A.I.," Mosel, Germany, 2018$15.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Black Cottage, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020$13.00

Chardonnay, Textbook, Napa Valley, California, 2020$14.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Golden West "The Promise," Walla Walla, Washington, 2020$14.00

Vinho Tinto, Casa Ferreirinha "Papa Figos," Douro, Portugal, 2019$14.00

Rioja, El Coto "Coto de Imaz" Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2016$14.00

Zweigelt, Pratsch, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2018$13.00

Grenache | Syrah | Mourvedre, Domaine le Couroulu "Vaqueyras," Rhône, France, 2019$15.00

Beer & Cider

Jack's Abbey House Lager, Framingham, Massachusetts

Night Shift Santilli IPA Everett, Massachusetts

Kronenbourg 1664 Carlsburg, France

Foundation Brewing Co. "Epiphany" Double IPA Portland, Maine

Guinness Stout, Dublin, Ireland

Aval Artisanal Cider, Brittany, France

Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn, New York

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