Buttermilk & Bourbon

Name: Buttermilk & Bourbon
Address: 160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 266-1122
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3576)

$30 and under

Southern

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 266-1122
Website
http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jason Santos
Private party facilities
Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.

Location
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Dartmouth Street
Parking details
Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
Public transit
Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
Entertainment
3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Oysters of the Day*$3.00
Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail$4.50
pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream
Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00
fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers
Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00
sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow
Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00
warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil
2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00
bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles
Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00
smoky hot BBQ sauce
Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00
benne seed crackers, heirloom tomato-cucumber salad, smoked paprika
Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$14.00
pimento queso, comeback sauce, crinkle cut pickles
House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, BBQ syrup or white BBQ sauce
- Chicken Wings$12.00
- Boneless Fried Thighs$14.00
- Bone-In ½ Chicken$21.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00
powdered sugar
Soft Serve of the Day$5.00
salted pretzel cone
Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00
bourbon sauce, brown butter dippin' dots
Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00
root beer chantilly, vanilla pastry cream
Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00
smoked cinnamon butter & pimento cheese spread

What 3,576 people are saying

Buttermilk & Bourbon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a vibrant New Orleans-inspired dining experience in Boston. Guests rave about "amazing food," especially the honey biscuits and tapas-style dishes. The "fantastic outdoor patio," "creative cocktails," and "friendly and attentive service" enhance the lively atmosphere. Despite occasional noise and service delays, the flavorful menu and "great decor" make it a must-visit.

3,576 Reviews

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Susan
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food was excellent. Music too loud. Not Louisiana style. Seated near bar while a very cozy spot was available and mostly empty
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Kendall VIP
Philadelphia County9 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was just OK, service was really good and the food came out quickly.
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Ben VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan37 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, but be prepared that tapas sizes are very large.
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Lisa
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and quality. We had the Fried chicken, grits, mac, & corn, and beignets and ice cream for dessert.
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PreShow VIP
Greater Boston44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a casual pre-show meetup. Loved the rosemary ricotta with zucchini latkes, wonderful swordfish, hoisin duck confit, and creative cocktails!
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Ron VIP
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was fairly slow. We weren’t in a rush so it was OK.
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Paulo
California Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Everything we had was delicious. Service was a little slow but still highly recommend
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Paul
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The first time I went to B&B it was a magical experience! I prepped myself this time to not expect "magic" again, but it was actually disappointing. For a restaurant that makes a big deal out of setting the expectation that reservations are NOT for longer than 90 minutes, service should be a LOT more timely. There seemed to be many staff members but it was a long time before we got service. Once we received the menus it was again a long time before the waitress returned to take our order. Our food started arriving quickly. We each ordered 2 tapas sized items, and were sharing a 3rd. (I was anxious to try items that I had not tried the first time.) The small table became immediately covered with plates and dishes, and it was difficult to manage. As some plates were emptied, we were expecting them to be picked up promptly, to make room, as staff walked by our table, but the empty dishes remained for a long time. 2 of the dishes were quite good, but the others were just okay. Like I mentioned before, the first visit was fantastic, so I am not going to give up since it could have just been a bad night for staff. I'm good with that, and willing to give you another try the next time we're in Boston.
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Kristen VIP
Atlanta5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a great experience several years ago so when my son needed to come to Boston Children’s and it was his birthday I thought this would be a great dinner. The fries were amazing and my son liked the Mac n cheese. We may be spoiled by the service and food in Atlanta. Expected more.
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Brian
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent! Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Boston.
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FAQs

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 266-1122.

Buttermilk & Bourbon is rated 4.6 stars by 3576 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dartmouth Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
Public transit
Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Santos
Entertainment
3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
Phone number
(617) 266-1122
Private party facilities
Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.

Buttermilk & Bourbon

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day*$3.00

Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail$4.50

Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00

Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00

Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00

2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00

Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00

Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00

Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$14.00

House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Featured Items

B&B Fish Battered Catfish$14.00

Crawfish Étouffée Hand Pies$11.00

½ Dozen Roasted Oysters$19.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$15.00

2 Prime Burger Sliders*$10.00

Roasted Jalapeño Mac & Cheese$14.00

Baby Kale Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$11.00

Caramelized Sweet Potatoes$8.00

Red Onion Braised Beef Cheek$16.00

Maplebrook Farms Burrata$18.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00

Soft Serve of the Day$5.00

Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00

Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00

Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00

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