South End Buttery

4.5 (2450)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people

May 8, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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$14.00
vegan dip with cashews, water, basil, garlic
Beet Tzatiki$14.00
Red Pepper Feta$14.00
Truffle-Honey Hummus$14.00
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
Lemon Coconut Cupcake$11.00
lemon-vanilla cake, coconut buttercream frosting, edible grass

What 2,450 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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South End Buttery charms diners with its "cozy atmosphere" and "excellent food" in a welcoming setting. Guests rave about the "super friendly" staff, delightful brunch options, and standout dishes like steak frites and crispy Brussels sprouts. While noise levels can be high, the intimate ambiance and "amazing service" keep patrons returning.

2,450 Reviews

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Nicola
Manchester5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Lydia VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy restaurant with excellent food and service.
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Roisin VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My eggs Benedict was presented well, but lacked flavor and the muffin was burnt. I didn’t realize after my first bite, when the server checked on us. Unfortunately he never checked after that. We sat and waited for 25 minutes to get our check. I don’t think much of this restaurant and won’t be back. (With all the choices in the area!)
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Kelly VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect little brunch spot with great coffee, fun cocktails, and tasty food with options for everyone.
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Manushi
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent neighborhood gem. Great food. My falafel sandwich and truffle fries were delicious. Order means we’re amazing too. Will definitely return.
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Evie
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were running late due to train issues — but the extremely kind host changed our reservation and held our table for us. The food was delicious! Three of us had the excellent kale salad — with three different and generously portioned additions — shrimp, salmon, chicken. One of us got the burger — also excellent. Lovely waiter — and because we were (unfortunately) trying to get to our show on time, our meals were expedited so that we had plenty of time to eat. We will definitely return!!
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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 2450 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.