Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

3478 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Feb 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 266-1122
Website
http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jason Santos
Private party facilities
Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.

Location
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Dartmouth Street
Parking details
Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
Public transit
Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
Entertainment
3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Oysters of the Day*$3.00
Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail$4.50
pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream
Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00
fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers
Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00
sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow
Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00
warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil
2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00
bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles
Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00
smoky hot BBQ sauce
Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00
benne seed crackers, heirloom tomato-cucumber salad, smoked paprika
Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$14.00
pimento queso, comeback sauce, crinkle cut pickles
House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, BBQ syrup or white BBQ sauce
- Chicken Wings$12.00
- Boneless Fried Thighs$14.00
- Bone-In ½ Chicken$21.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00
powdered sugar
Soft Serve of the Day$5.00
salted pretzel cone
Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00
bourbon sauce, brown butter dippin' dots
Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00
root beer chantilly, vanilla pastry cream
Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00
smoked cinnamon butter & pimento cheese spread

What 3,478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a vibrant New Orleans-inspired dining experience with "amazing food" and a "fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the biscuits, diverse cocktail options, and tapas-style dishes perfect for sharing. While service can occasionally be slow, the "unique vibe" and delightful menu make it a must-visit spot in Boston.

3,478 Reviews

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MimiB
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went for a birthday celebration. Was fantastic food vibe was a great night overall
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Mary
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is best spot if you’re up for a night of tapas dining and interesting cocktails in a fun environment. Everything from the food to the service was top notch.
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Joanne
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prompt service. Waitress was knowledgeable and helpful in selecting items. Beverages delicious. Food outstanding. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely go back.
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Kyle
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
A restaurant that claims to be New Orleans themed that couldn’t make a real Sazrac cocktail. Chicken wings that tasted like cheap chicken and lack of good menu options. The biscuits were delicious though.
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Katherine
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mac n cheese was greattt. Lots of cocktail options and cute atmosphere !
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Miller
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was amazing. Each dish was carefully constructed and unique. The food came out very fast as well. Unfortunately the music was atrocious—loud and obnoxious, like sitting in a college bar. Our server was great but took forever in between visits so we ended up waiting like 20 minutes for the check after we were finished with our meal.
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Eddie
Atlantic City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The vibe was really cool with all the different rooms. The food was also good, we ordered the chicken sliders, burger sliders, wings, and some sides. Overall it was great and I would definitely go back to try some other items on the menu.
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Donald
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was slow to serve us. Nice guy but just slow. Spent a lot of time talking to the other bartender. Asked his for napkins while eating the crab dip and he brought me cocktail napkins. I finally walked over to the bar and “stole” fours sets from the bar so we could eat other that like a caveman.
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Sara
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an absolute gem of a place. I had reserved a high top in the bar area and though we were originally seated in the dining room, they quickly made accommodations to move us into the bar. The cocktails were fantastic and the vibes were perfect. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!! we will definitely be back when we’re visiting!
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Christine
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My only complaint would be about the seating. We were a party of 5 and were put at a high top table, feet didn’t touch the ground. Half of us were put on a bench leaning on a brick wall, the other half on. Stools with no backs. The person in the corner was right over a heat vent and was swearing the entire meal. The food was good, service was good but overall experience wasn’t great as a result.
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FAQs

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 266-1122.

Buttermilk & Bourbon is rated 4.6 stars by 3478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Order delivery or takeout

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dartmouth Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
Public transit
Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Santos
Entertainment
3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
Phone number
(617) 266-1122
Private party facilities
Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day*$3.00

Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail$4.50

Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00

Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00

Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00

2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00

Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00

Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00

Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$14.00

House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Featured Items

B&B Fish Battered Catfish$14.00

Crawfish Étouffée Hand Pies$11.00

½ Dozen Roasted Oysters$19.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$15.00

2 Prime Burger Sliders*$10.00

Roasted Jalapeño Mac & Cheese$14.00

Baby Kale Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$11.00

Caramelized Sweet Potatoes$8.00

Red Onion Braised Beef Cheek$16.00

Maplebrook Farms Burrata$18.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00

Soft Serve of the Day$5.00

Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00

Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00

Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Buttermilk & Bourbon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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