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Downstairs Fireplace Room - South End Buttery, Boston, MA

South End Buttery

4.4
4.4
2445 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Gordon
  • Catering
    We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Union Park Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips!

    $29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays through Thursdays for salad, steak and fish and chip specials! With endless fries and posh mushy peas how could you go wrong? Cocktail specials also available at bargain basement prices!
    Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips! Photo

What 2,445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South End Buttery offers a cozy, intimate dining experience with standout dishes like "crispy brussels sprouts," "seafood scampi," and "steak cooked to perfection." Guests appreciate the "amazing cocktails," "attentive service," and the charming fireplace ambiance. While some experienced noise issues, the overall atmosphere is inviting and friendly.
2,445 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but overpriced. If I pay $25 for a burger, I expect it to be excellent. Much more expensive than listed on the website. Very loud when room was full! Waitstaff were great - very attentive. Cappuccino was very watery even after adding a second shot.

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  2. Kathy

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Place was way too noisy.

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  3. Corey

    San Francisco4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Would rather send a private note. I don’t enjoy shaming restaurants publicly.

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  4. Fidencio

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time here. All the wait staff were wonderful, super friendly, and provided excellent recommendations on our first visit. Both of us had the streak frites which was delicious. Enjoy the wine, selection and drinks. Good cocktails, and had a nice bottle of milk back with dinner. 

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  5. Gary

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was on the smaller side, yet very comfortable. Food was good, both apps(calamari and elotes) were well prepared, presented nicely and tasted great. Entres (Seafood Scampi and Steak Frites) were both very tasty and a decent sized portion. Overall food was very good. Wine was good and reasonably priced.

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  6. Loretta

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing brunch! Wonderful tasty drinks! Cute and cozy interiors. I will be back for sure! Ten out of ten!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BEST dinner I have had in a very long time. Every single thing was absolutely amazing. There is a cute fireplace as well. We got the mussels, burrata, crab cakes, roast chicken, seafood scampi, lobster Mac, skillet cookie and apple crumble. Every. Single. Thing. Hit. Will definitely be telling everyone I know.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great birthday dinner! It was noisy but not so bad that we couldn't hear each other. They were out of several things we wanted, so that was disappointing. Overall the food was very good as was the service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was okay. The waiter was very attentive!

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  10. Maria VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Keep going back, best pancakes ever!

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FAQs

South End Buttery offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. South End Buttery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 482-1015.

South End Buttery is rated 4.4 stars by 2445 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for South End Buttery

314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union Park Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Gordon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!
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