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Buttonwood, Newton, MA

Buttonwood

4.6
4.6
947 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 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
  • 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
  • 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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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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. Steve

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Buttonwood is rated 4.6 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

Buttonwood 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.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Buttonwood

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
  • 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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