Buttonwood

4.6

947 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

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 .

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(617) 928-5771
Website
https://www.buttonwoodnewton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Aaron DePaolo
Private party facilities
Make your holiday party, milestone birthday, graduation or any corporate or family event extra special! Full buyouts of the restaurant are available for 30-50 people seated/plated or 70+ for cocktails and appetizers. Pricing starts at $2,500 depending on day/time, menu and number of guests. Email for more details : info@buttonwoodnewton.com

Location
51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461
Neighborhood
Newton
Cross street
Columbus St.
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.
Public transit
We are located on the Green "D" Line - Newton Highlands stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Arugula Salad$14.00
parmigiano-reggiano, meyer lemon, olive oil
- No Parm$0.00
- Dressing on the side$0.00
Brassica Salad$19.00
kale, brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, piquillo-pepper goat cheese, hazelnuts
Broccoli Rabe$11.00
pancetta, pepperoncini
Burrata$25.00
pistachio pesto, prosciutto, aged balsamic sourdough
Cast Iron Cornbread$12.00
honey-tabasco butter
Chicken Wings$19.00
sweet sesame, scallions
French Fries$9.00
handcut fries, roasted garlic aioli
Greek Salad$16.00
romaine, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta
Housemade Spaghettini (App)$23.00
shrimp, pancetta, calabrian chilis, san marzano tomatoes
Roasted Beets$11.00
labneh, upland cress, toasted seeds

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$11.00
pancetta, pepperoncini
Cast Iron Cornbread$12.00
honey-tabasco butter
French Fries$9.00
handcut fries, roasted garlic aioli
Roasted Beets$11.00
labneh, upland cress, toasted seeds

Kids

Chicken Tenders$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00
Pasta w/ Butter$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00
Pasta w/ Butter & Cheese$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00
Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce$11.00
- W/ Fries$0.00
- W/ Cornbread$0.00

What 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Buttonwood is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the cornbread and diverse menu, with standout dishes like the chicken under a brick and arugula salad. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a favorite spot for locals.

947 Reviews

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Steve
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious, especially the beets appetizer and the risotto. Not a lot of vegetarian options on the menu, but they will modify menu items to accommodate vegetarians. Overall, a lovely place for dinner.
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Sara
Greater Boston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining outdoors at Buttonwood. So great that we could do so in November!
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bill
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and service. And the decor was very pleasant and inviting.
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JonS
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy that Buttonwood is quiet enough to have a normal-volume conversation. We do wish that they’d add an entree special to mix up the menu a bit, but whatever we select is usually very good. The service is top-notch, a rarity in restaurants these days.
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Naama
Greater Boston
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was just ok. not amazing. dessert was lame. worst part was the part when we got rushed to order dessert, then rushed with the bill.
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Michael
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding martinis, arugula salad, steak and fries with gracious service. What could be better on a Saturday night?
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Sonya
Greater Boston
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service. Unfortunately the noise level is so next level that we won’t return. By the end of the night my voice was hoarse from having to yell across the table. Couple who were seated to our right as we sat down requested to move to a corner bc of the noise. Wish we had taken that queue. Tables are small so should have been easy to hear the person across but there are too many tables and no sound buffering. Otherwise great neighborhood gem. Maybe a great place to sit solo and have dinner at the bar (with earbuds in).
ButtonwoodResponded on October 28, 2024
Hi Sonya We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We understand that the noise level can sometimes be too high, especially when it is very busy, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We installed some sound proofing panels earlier this year and understand there is more work to be done, so we will be exploring additional options to help improve the ambiance. Best regards, The Management Team
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Geoffrey
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and a wonderful waitstaff. It made for a lovely evening and I highly recommend it.
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Louise
New York City
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The risotto was very flavorful and seasonal. Loved the squash. The arugula salad has always been a favorite but last night it was soggy and wilted. Very disappointing. The table next to us was occupied by two people with loud piercing voices. Certainly nothing the restaurant can do about that but it did detract from our enjoyment. Cocktails and mocktails were spot on. We will return and hope that Buttonwood hits it out of the park as it always has in the past.
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Rebecca
Atlanta Metro
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 6 was pleased to find Buttonwood open for dinner on a Monday night. We had tasty cocktails, wonderful starters, great main dishes, and a quiet-enough ambiance that we lingered after dinner for conversation. Our server was helpful and efficient. Top notch!
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Buttonwood is rated 4.6 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

Additional information

Cross street
Columbus St.
Neighborhood
Newton
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
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.
Public transit
We are located on the Green "D" Line - Newton Highlands stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aaron DePaolo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.buttonwoodnewton.com/
Phone number
(617) 928-5771
Private party facilities
Make your holiday party, milestone birthday, graduation or any corporate or family event extra special! Full buyouts of the restaurant are available for 30-50 people seated/plated or 70+ for cocktails and appetizers. Pricing starts at $2,500 depending on day/time, menu and number of guests. Email for more details : info@buttonwoodnewton.com

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Snacks

Stuffed Dates$10.00

Walnut Muhammara$12.00

Salmon Dip 1/2 Pint$18.00

Muhamama 1/2 Pint$16.00

Starters

Arugula Salad$14.00

Brassica Salad$19.00

Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Burrata$25.00

Cast Iron Cornbread$12.00

Chicken Wings$19.00

French Fries$9.00

Greek Salad$16.00

Housemade Spaghettini (App)$23.00

Roasted Beets$11.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Cast Iron Cornbread$12.00

French Fries$9.00

Roasted Beets$11.00

Kids

Chicken Tenders$11.00

Pasta w/ Butter$11.00

Pasta w/ Butter & Cheese$11.00

Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce$11.00

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