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Buttonwood, Newton, MA

Buttonwood

4.7
4.7
984 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In addition to metered street parking, there is also a municipal lot located across Lincoln St - both of these parking options are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aaron DePaolo
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What 984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Boston

    American

Review summary

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Buttonwood is a delightful neighborhood gem offering "phenomenal food" and "super friendly staff." Known for its outstanding cornbread and creative seasonal dishes, the restaurant charms with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Though a bit noisy at times, the "excellent service" and "amazing cocktails" make it a must-visit. Highly recommend!

984 Reviews
  1. Allison

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent (attentive and knowledgeable), and the food was spectacular! We especially loved the walnut muhammara, the burrata, the roasted cauliflower entree, the burger, and the banana bread pudding. Party of 4 = lots of different dishes to share! It was a little loud on a Saturday night, but we were able to have a conversation without yelling. We look forward to returning :)

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  2. ronald

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    dinner was excellent they are doing an excellent job. staff well trained and very attentive.

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  3. Craig

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little neighborhood restaurant with small to moderate size menu (about 8 main dishes) of food that is prepared and presented very well by pleasant and attentive waitstaff. Make a reservation or you'll have to come back another night!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall had a enjoyable evening. We were seated quickly but it did take a minute to get our cocktails after we ordered. The drinks were good but bot memorable. The menu is quite limited but what we had was good. We enjoyed the chicken under a brick and the cheese burger. The highlight of the meal was the cornbread which was almost cake like. The server was pleasant but not particularly attentive and it felt like the food took forever to come out which was surprising since the restaurant was less than half full. The other negative was the noise level which was quite loud and made table conversation difficult without shouting. As far as value goes, the entrees were priced well with the chicken under a brick costing $32 and the burger $24 and both coming with generous accompaniments but extras added up quickly. Both the basket of fries and the cornbread seemed a bit rich at $10. Overall, we had an enjoyable experience with tasty food, fair service and fair value.

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  5. Carol VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner at Buttonwood. As always, the food was most delicious, and the service was top-notch. A most enjoyable evening.

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  6. Heather VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Buttonwood! The food is always on point. The service was wonderful last night, but sometimes it can be very slow. The menu is very small but everything they have is great.

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  7. Irvin

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buttonwood was a great weeknight dinner experience. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. She treated our kids exceptionally and even brought out a canoli dessert for my son's birthday. The food was seasoned well and executed perfectly. We had a table of 4 adults and 2 children, and we shared much of the menu. I enjoyed the pork chop dish the most but liked everything I tried. I can see why it's hard to get a reservation for this restaurant, and I will be returning soon.
    ButtonwoodResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Irvin! We're delighted to hear that you had a great night out at Buttonwood. It's wonderful to know that our friendly staff, knowledge of our menu, and special treatment for your kids made your family dinner experience memorable. We're especially glad that you enjoyed our pork chop dish - it's one of our favorites too! We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We at at Buttonwood for the first time last night on the recommendation of a friend. We were not disappointed!

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  9. Raymond

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole staff was attentive and kind, especially on a busy night (Valentine's Day). We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
    ButtonwoodResponded on February 24, 2025
    Hey Raymond, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration at Buttonwood. It's great to know that our team made your evening special. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Tim

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious inventive food. Would recommend.

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FAQs

Buttonwood is rated 4.7 stars by 984 OpenTable diners.

Buttonwood does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Buttonwood

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In addition to metered street parking, there is also a municipal lot located across Lincoln St - both of these parking options are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aaron DePaolo
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