Lower Mills Tavern

4.7

210 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and much more.

Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine)

We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 267-4461
Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM: Live Irish session into the night. Live Celtic music with Cliodhna field & friends Bring your instrument or just enjoy the music. No cover. Musicians welcome. Dancing inevitably. Kitchen open late.
Live Music!
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Every Thursday & Saturday night starting at 7:30PM, we feature some of the best local talent!

LMT Wings$15.00
Tossed in your choice of buffalo, agrodolce sauce, or sweet & salty rub
Fire Roasted Brussles Sprouts$11.00
Tossed in a house-made maple vinaigrette
Smoked Cod Croquettes$12.00
Sitting atop homemade citrus tartar sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$16.00
shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce; served with a side of bleu cheese.
Swordfish Skewer$16.00
Sticky and sweet teriyaki-glazed swordfish served over dressed greens and pickled onion
Burrata Antipasto$16.00
Served with fig jam, toasted candied almonds, balsamic glaze on a warm baguette

Soup & Salad

Clam Chowder$11.00
New England clam chowder with bacon, oyster crackers
Hearty Vegetable Soup$9.00
Squash, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, white beans, and fine herbs in tomato broth
Creamy Tomato Soup$9.00
Creamy tomato bisque served with croutons.
House Greek Salad$14.00
Chopped crisp romaine lettuce, feta cheese, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and Pepperoncini, tossed with house-made Greek vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, butter croutons, house-made caesar dressing
Harvest Quinoa Salad$15.00
kale, pumpkin seeds, fire roasted cauliflower, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds with a cranberry vinaigrette.
Roasted Pear Salad$14.00
mixed greens, cranberries, candied almonds, blue cheese with a maple vinaigrette.

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$16.00
Vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and creamy ranch served on a seeded brioche bun.
LMT Burger$16.00
American cheese, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a seeded brioche bun
Short Rib Grilled Cheese$17.00
Crispy grilled cheese filled with tender braised short rib and served with a short rib au jus
Sweet and Spicy Nashville Chicken$16.00
Tossed in honey sriracha sauce and spicy house rub, creamy coleslaw, and dill pickles served on a seeded brioche bun
House-Made Veggie Burger$16.00
Vegan cheddar, fresh corn, kale, black beans, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo, served on a potato roll
Blackened Salmon Sando$17.00
old bay caper aioli, fresh cabbage slaw, jalapeno, cilantro; served on a sesame brioche bun.

Pizza

Tomato Mozzarella$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, sliced hothouse tomatoes, garlic oil, basil
BBQ Chicken & Bacon$15.00
Mozzarella, house bbq sauce, balsamic caramelized onions, garlic oil
Garden$15.00
House-made marinara sauce with, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, red pepper, spinach, heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic oil
Rosemary Mushroom$14.00
wild mushrooms, vidalia onions, mozzarella, parmesan; topped with arugula and balsamic glaze.

Plates

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00
autumn rice pilaf with shaved brussels, pumpkin seeds, roasted cauliflower, vidalia onions; topped with a honey miso sauce.
Steak Frites$33.00
grilled sirloin steak, cajun-seasoned french fries; served with gorgonzola butter and a truffle aioli.
Savory Chicken Pot Pie$22.00
our home-made pot pie with mixed vegetables and baked crust; served with acorn squash.
Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00
with sage brown butter, arugula, parmesan and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Lamb and Beef Bolognese$29.00
slow-cooked in zesty tomato sauce, topped with herbed ricotta and parmesan; over papperdelle pasta.
Maine Lobster Mac & CHeese$28.00
pasta shells tossed in our rich and creamy cheese sauce, served in cast-iron skillet with buttery Maine lobster and toasted panko crumbs.

What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lower Mills Tavern delights with its "amazing food," "cozy atmosphere," and "friendly staff." Known for its standout LMT burger and inventive menu, it provides a "great neighborhood feel" and offers "live music" that enhances the dining experience. Perfect for families, dates, or casual gatherings.

210 Reviews

V
Vicker VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Lower Mills Tavern. A true neighborhood place in the best sense of the term.
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VHizzle VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Usually the food is great, but this time the meals were overcooked & the dessert was stale. Service was really slow too.
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James VIP
Orlando21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service. Steph was very attentive making the experience next level. food was great. Best neighborhood local.
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Susan VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best burger - seriously was so good! And the help could not be more welcoming. The host was gracious and welcoming (was nice to be treated so well) and our server who also made amazing drinks was brilliant. If you want the best burger try this. You will say "wow, best burger I have had in quite awhile." And the tomato soup was delicious!
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Pam
Greater Boston6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and drinks were great. Live music was nice.
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kirk
Greater Boston6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pizza is great and the fried chicken sandwich is awesome
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jamie
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite spot for dinner. Tasty specials and just love the atmosphere.
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Michael
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. Plenty of beer selections, and the staff was helpful. Tara was our server and she was outstanding.
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Andrea
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great night we had! Thank you for accommodating our large party for my daughter's 16th birthday. She picked the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Steph was an attentive and responsive waitress. The appetizers were amazing: poutine and brussel sprouts. Dinners were great. Steph even brought over a candle in one of the desserts we ordered for our birthday girl. We will be back. Thank you.
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David
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ladies are very attentive helpful and the food was delicious. I had the LMT breakfast sandwich and home fries. Will definitely be back for dinner.
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FAQs

Lower Mills Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4461.

Lower Mills Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Phone number
(857) 267-4461

Lower Mills Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

IRISH MUSIC SESSION

Live Music!

Appetizers

LMT Wings$15.00

Fire Roasted Brussles Sprouts$11.00

Smoked Cod Croquettes$12.00

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$16.00

Swordfish Skewer$16.00

Burrata Antipasto$16.00

Soup & Salad

Clam Chowder$11.00

Hearty Vegetable Soup$9.00

Creamy Tomato Soup$9.00

House Greek Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Harvest Quinoa Salad$15.00

Roasted Pear Salad$14.00

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$16.00

LMT Burger$16.00

Short Rib Grilled Cheese$17.00

Sweet and Spicy Nashville Chicken$16.00

House-Made Veggie Burger$16.00

Blackened Salmon Sando$17.00

Pizza

Tomato Mozzarella$14.00

BBQ Chicken & Bacon$15.00

Garden$15.00

Rosemary Mushroom$14.00

Plates

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00

Steak Frites$33.00

Savory Chicken Pot Pie$22.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00

Lamb and Beef Bolognese$29.00

Maine Lobster Mac & CHeese$28.00

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