South End Buttery

4.5 (2453)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people

May 25, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for brunch

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!

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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!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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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

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15.00
chili flakes, garlic, lemon, evoo, curry aioli
Crunchy Calamari$17.00
fried cherry peppers, grilled lemon, fried sage, chipotle aioli
Devils on Horseback$14.00
Elotes$11.00
grilled corn, espelette, cotija, cilantro, garlic mayo, lime
Local Burrata$17.00
fig jam, balsamic reduction, evoo, candied nuts, herbed sea salt, mike's hot honey, crostini
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes$18.00
cumin-tomato salsa, house tartar sauce, arugula
Mussels with White Wine & Saffron$21.00
shallot, garlic, butter, fennel, white wine, saffron, parsley, garlic baguette
Turkey Chili$8.00
Vegetarian Chili$8.00
Mezze Platter$25.00
truffle-honey hummus, red pepper whipped feta, basil cashew cream, house-made pita chips
Basil Cashew Cream$10.00
vegan dip with cashews, water, basil, garlic
Red Pepper Feta$10.00
Truffle-Honey Hummus$10.00
Full Order Pita$6.00

DINNER SALADS

Buttery Greens$14.00
castelfranco radicchio, mixed baby greens, toasted pepitas, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$15.00
romaine, shaved parm, white anchovy, classic caesar dressing
Greek Salad$15.00
romaine, feta, cucumber, red onion, tomato, kalamata, red pepper, fresh mint + oregano, red wine vinaigrette
Kale & Brussels Salad$15.00
shaved kale, fennel + brussels sprouts, apples, almonds, pecorino, multigrain croutons, pink grapefruit vinaigrette

DINNER MAINS

ground turkey, patatas bravas, sautéed garlic greens, smoked tomato-red pepper gravy

Beer Battered Fish & Chips$28.00
beer-battered atlantic haddock, fries, coleslaw, mushy peas, house tartar sauce
Buttery Meatloaf$28.00
ground beef + pork, mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, wild mushroom gravy
Chicken Milanese$27.00
caesar dressed romaine, heirloom cherry tomatoes, parm shower
Eggplant Parmesan$27.00
local mozzarella, marinara, basil nut-free pesto, parmigiano-reggiano, spaghetti
Half Roast Chicken with Lemon, Garlic & Parsley$29.00
giannone chicken, mashed potatoes, roasted garlic, crispy brussels sprouts, herb-lemon jus
Herb Roasted Faroe Island Salmon$29.00
faroe island salmon, parsnip purée, asparagus, ginger butter sauce
Lobster Mac & Cheese$32.00
tail and claw poached lobster, little leaf mixed baby greens with heirloom cherry tomatoes and lemon-herb vinaigrette
Pasta Bolognese$28.00
ground beef, veal and pork, tomatoes, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, red wine, heavy cream, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, evoo, spaghetti, parmigianno-reggiano
Seafood Scampi$28.00
shrimp, lobster, calamari, mussels, spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, garlic, butter
Steak Frites$33.00
grilled top sirloin cap, oven-roasted asparagus, parmesan-garlic fries, chimichurri, charred scallion butter

DINNER BURGERS & SANDWICHES

roasted red onions and red peppers, pineapple salsa, lettuce, avocado mash, torta bun

DINNER SIDES

SIDE Arugula Salad$11.00
SIDE Buttery Greens$11.00
with cherry tomato, spiced pepitas, lemon-herb vinaigrette
SIDE Oven-Roasted Asparagus$12.00
SIDE Mashed Potatoes$10.00
SIDE Avocado$5.00
add chicken milanese$10.00
add grilled chicken$10.00
add 3 grilled shrimp$10.00
add grilled top-sirloin steak$15.00
add oven-roasted salmon$15.00
House Made Potato Chips$8.00
house made saltedc potato chips
Side of Pita$2.00
SIDE of Guacamole$6.00
SIDE of Sour Cream$2.00
SIDE Mac & Cheese$11.00

DINNER FOR KIDS

Kid's Chicken Milanese$14.00
with french fries
Kid's Noodles$10.00
choose butter or marinara sauce

DINNER DESSERTS

Affogato$12.00
equator espresso, jamie's vanilla, chocolate or cold brew coffee-chocolate chip ice cream, sea salted chocolate chip cookies
Brownie Sundae$11.00
jamie's vanilla, chocolate or cold brew-chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauce, wet walnuts, whipped cream, luxardo maraschino cherries
Golden Cannoli$5.50
traditional ricotta and mascarpone filling with mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios
Skillet Cookie a la Mode$10.00
chocolate chip cookie, jamie's vanilla, chocolate, cold brew coffee-chocolate chip or banana pudding ice cream, chocolate sauce
Warm Blueberry Crumble Tart$12.00
fresh blueberries, lemon zest, spiced crumble, with jamie's vanilla ice cream
Coconut Macaroon (GF Dinner Dessert)$5.00
chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon — gluten free, dairy free
Ice Cream Scoop$5.00
Dairy-Free Ice Cream (2 Scoops)$7.00
Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich$7.50
vanilla dairy-free ice cream with chocolate cookies
Lemon Raspberry Tart$12.00
raspberry compote and lemon curd in a vanilla shortbread crust, with vanilla crème fraîche whipped cream
Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart$12.00
chocolate ganache and sea salted caramel in a chocolate shortbread crust, with vanilla crème fraîche whipped cream
Carrot Cake Cupcake$11.00
carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, oreo dirt, edible grass
Dubai Chocolate Affogato$12.00
equator decaf espresso, jamie's pistachio ice cream, chocolate ganache, pistachio crème anglaise, lavender shortbread cookie
Strawberries Romanoff$12.00
strawberries, pierre ferrand 10 generations cognac, whipped cream, jamie's vanilla ice cream, lavender shortbread cookie
White Chocolate Lavender Cheesecake$12.00
lavender shortbread crust, chantilly whipped cream

What 2,453 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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South End Buttery is a cozy neighborhood gem, praised for its warm "fireplace ambience" and "excellent food." Guests love the "amazing pancakes" for brunch and "delicious dinner entrees" like steak frites and seafood scampi. Service is often highlighted as "friendly" and "attentive," with charming interiors adding to the appeal.

2,453 Reviews

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Lilly
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the BEST meals I’ve had in my entire life. My table started with the mezze plate and the local burrata which were absolutely delicious, and for my main I got the eggplant parm with zucchini noodles. By far, the best eggplant parm i’ve ever had. The wait staff was very kind and attentive, I will absolutely be a returning customer.
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Leland
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sunday brunch was pretty busy and took long to get seated for a reservation and then have the server check in. But once that was sorted all was fine. Brunch was very good and reasonably priced. Definitely would go again for brunch.
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Joan
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service. I had a Tiramisu martini which was delicious, and Caesar salad with breaded chicken breast (Milanese) - all good. Cute neighborhood. Beautiful night to sit on the patio. Close to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross - 5 min walk if you are interested in going there.
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Jordan
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Does not look like the pictures. Would not go back
South End ButteryResponded on May 13, 2025
Hi Jordan, we appreciate all feedback from our customers, so thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are left wondering, however, what you mean by your comment that you did not experience what we look like in our photos. Perhaps you went to our takeout location on Clarendon Street and not our main location on Shawmut Avenue where brunch and dinner with table service is served? The Shawmut location is where most (if not all) of the photos on OpenTable are from.
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Jason VIP
New York City54 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent, our mother's day brunch was delicious yogurt and grain bowl was great,as was the eggs and smoked salmon.
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Nicola
Manchester5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
South End Buttery has a great reputation as a nice brunch spot and it was exactly that. service was good, though quite slow, but it was very busy. Food was really nice - the pancakes were excellent!
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Molly VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner downstairs! Nice, subtle service. Food was excellent - salmon with delicious quinoa, brussels app, elevated eggplant parm - all excellent!
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Lindsay VIP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The egg plate is good, but overpriced for brunch. OPancakes are a must order! Service was a little slow.
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William
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall experience. Cozy garden level dining area with fireplace was just the spot for our pre theater dinner. Meal was delicious with a great menu to choose from. Excellent t friendly service and never felt rushed. Perfect evening! Thank you
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George VIP
Tallahassee19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time going to this restaurant. Excellent food and atmosphere yet again. Will be back.
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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 2453 OpenTable diners.

South End Buttery 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.