Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

3470 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 88 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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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

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Popular dishes

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 3,470 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a dynamic dining experience with "amazing food" and a "cool atmosphere." The standout dishes include the fried chicken, biscuits, and sliders. Guests appreciate the "fun ambiance" and varied tapas-style menu, perfect for sharing. Service can be hit or miss, but the overall experience remains memorable.

3,470 Reviews

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Eddie
Atlantic City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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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MikeMaureen
VIP
Greater Boston
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a good place to have dinner after attending an afternoon play. This restaurant lived up to its great reviews. We had a wonderful, comfortable table. The food was favorable and there was something for everyone. The restaurant was filled with people which made it fun. The service was terrific. It's a small plate tapas restaurant so you have to think about whether that will satisfy everyone. The prices were good relative to most restaurants in Boston. I would definitely dine there again.
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Lisa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to the Watertown location and this one in Boston has a more eclectic vibe, loved it! The food is on point just like Watertown. There were certain nuances of the menu that were kind of weird like buttermilk fried chicken, we couldn’t get sauce on the side it had to be on top and a few other silly things but we made it work. The prices are very good and to give you a basic business meal idea (with the 20% gratuity-included for a group of six)with five appetizers, six entrées, and 10 alcoholic beverages. The bill was slightly over $400. There wasn’t a hungry belly when we left and had some to take home with us as well. The portion sizes for the appetizers are all shareable. Do your taste buds a favor and visit either or location, you will not be disappointed! To be honest, I usually take pictures to share with others, but the food was so good and devoured so fast there was no time, lol!
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Eric
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! Tapas style, and every dish was a hit. My favorites were the Viet-Cajun Cauliflower and the brisket Mac and cheese. Leave room for the beignets!
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Melanie
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great service, friendly, helpful. Highly recommend.
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Kiara
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This place has a great ambience, very friendly staff and food was quick and delicious. Our waiter wasn’t very attentive which is a personal preference but did advise us that once food is ready it would come out as us and not all together which was appreciated cause not many people like that. The food was great, we had oysters, chicken sliders, biscuits and gravy, loaded fries and house special all of which were hot and very tasty! Drinks were great and music was a good variety, they have different decor rooms which I liked and for the price overall I would definitely recommend.
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frank
VIP
Greater Boston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The small plate style is perfect for sharing and experimenting and B&B knows how to do it. This is our second visit and we've tried a lot of things - I have to say the flavors are crazy good and just the right size to share. Do not miss the biscuits! Pleasant, helpful service and nice drinks too
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Cindy
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was the cutest and very attentive! Such a fun dining experience.
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Angel
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent! The biscuits were amazing! Would definitely return the next time I am in Boston!
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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 3470 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 88 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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Biscuits & Gravy

Pulled BBQ Chicken

Fresh Fried Beignets

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?

How is Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant rated?

Is Buttermilk & Bourbon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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